Walter Strauss

July 12, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Walter Strauss, age 73 of North Huntingdon, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.  Born October 7, 1943 in Glassport, he was a son of the late Walter (Mariel) and Mazie Strauss.

Irene Genevieve Balint

July 11, 2017 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

God called an angel home. Irene Genevieve Balint, age 91, of McKeesport, died July 10, 2017, after a brief yet fierce, battle with cancer. Born in McKeesport, November 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Mika Maykut and the wife of the late Stephen J. Balint. Irene was retired from the Internal Revenue Service, where she worked as a clerk. In her earlier years, she worked at Menzie Dairy.

Walter Edward "Lurge" Zamko

July 11, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Walter Edward “Lurge” Zamko, 91, of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2017.  He was born May 18, 1926, in Duquesne, to the late Michael and Tillie Kaniecki Zamko.  Walter was a loving husband of 51 years to the late Gertrude “Do Do” Janci Zamko who passed away in 2003.  He is survived by daughters, Pam Zamko Kaska of West Newton, Joy Zamko (Howard) Galliford of Millerville, MD; grandchildren, Drew & Amber Kaska, and Lindzey, Amanda & Patrick Galliford; great-grandchild,  Viera Joy Galliford.  Along with his parents and wife, Walter was preceded in death by daughter, Mary Zamko; sisters, Julia Kish, Mary Zamko, Frances Zamko; and brother, Anthony Zamko.  He served in the US Army in WWII in Germany, worked as a Millwright for US Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin for over 40 years, enjoyed traveling, being a handyman, boating and spending time with his grandchildren.  Family and friends will be received from 4 – 7 pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 432 N 6^th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.  A mass will take place at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 460 Reed Street, Clairton,  PA   15025 on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 10:00 am, presided by Charles Baptiste, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Arnold "Spider" Rondinelli

July 11, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Arnold Armond “Spider” Rondinelli, 82, a well-known jazz musician from Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 10, 2017.  He was born February 5, 1935 in Clairton to the late Anthony and Angeline Macioce Rondinelli.  Along with his loving wife of 41 years, Georgina, he is survived by son, Michael (Paula) Rondinelli of Louisville, KY; grandsons Jared and Avery; brother, Naz (Elsie) Rondinelli of San Diego, CA.  Along with his parents, Spider was preceded in death by sister Marlene Decima.  After graduating from high school in 1953, he worked his first job as a musician at the Point Vue Hotel in Brentwood. In 1960, Spider was drafted and spent two years in the service with the 113th Army Band, based at Fort Knox, Ky.  After his discharge in 1962, he returned to Pittsburgh but was itching to hit the road and went to Chicago.  Spider returned to Pittsburgh for a bit and moved on to St. Thomas for more than 4 years but, as usual, returned to Pittsburgh to do what he loved. "Jazz is going to save the world," he said. "Jazz music has given me security. I have done nothing else in my life. My father wanted me to be a tap dancer, but I preferred to play the music that made me want to dance."  Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 432 N. 6^th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.  A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 11:00 am.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Edward J. "Poco" Malack

July 10, 2017 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Edward J. "Poco" Malack, 55, of Irwin, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday July 8, 2017. He was born March 4, 1962 in Braddock and was the son of Patricia A. Kain Malack of White Oak,  and the late Edward R. Malack who died January 26, 2015. Poco worked for Walmart in North Versailles and had previously worked for the Marriott Corporation in Maryland and Tramps in Pittsburgh. He was a 1980 graduate of Serra Catholic High School and attended Mount Union College where he played football. He was also a graduate of Community College of Allegheny County. Poco was an avid runner and participated in many Triathlons. He enjoyed family, friends, music and playing pool.

Urszula Ptak

July 10, 2017 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Urszula I. Ptak, age 69 of North Versailles, died Monday, July 10, 2017.  She was born in Poland on June 2, 1948 and is the daughter of Benedykt and Lucja Fatz Kubera.

Randy G. Miller

July 10, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Randy G. Miller, age 55 of West Mifflin and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, July 9, 2017.  Born August 29, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George L. and Sarah M. (Smith) Miller.

Dolores M. Husok

July 10, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Dolores M. Husok, 88, of McKeesport, PA, passed away at Royalton Manor on Thursday, July 6, 2017.

Marth Ann Baker

July 10, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Martha Ann Baker, 80, formerly a resident of Dravosburg for 35 years, passed away at Miller Farm Place in Dayton OH, on Thursday, July 6, 2017.  She was born August 27, 1936 in McKeesport to the late Richard T. and Charlotte E. Riley Jones.  Martha was the loving wife of the late James Ralph Baker who passed away in 2014.  She is survived by son, James R. (Robin Soriano) Baker of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Jennifer (Christopher Helman) Spencer of Springfield, OH, Joshua (Alli) Baker of Huber Heights, OH, Jessica (Joseph) Katchur of Liberty Boro, Houston Baker of Glassport; great-grandchildren, Nickole, Brandon, & Cody Burkey, Luke Spencer, Joshua Baker, Mika & Adriana Katchur, Ronan Baker; sister Sandra (Edward) Tarle of San Juan Capistrano, CA; brother Jack (Tina) Jones of Dravosburg. Along with her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by brother Richard Jones. Martha was a graduate of Glassport High School, was employed by Hills Department Store in West Mifflin and as a School Crossing Guard in Dravosburg.  Family and friends will be received Wednesday July 12, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4^th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  A service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday July 13, 2017 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pleasant Hills.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Ronald A. McIntosh

July 09, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Dennis M. O’Brien

July 09, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Evelyn M. Clark

July 09, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Evelyn M. Clark, 96, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 to be with her loved ones who went before her. She was born July 10, 1920 to the late George and Anna Klein Algas. In addition to her parents, Evelyn has been reunited with her loving husband of 58 years, the late Kenneth A. Clark, brother Edward Algas and grandson Jason Clark. She is survived by her three children; Cheryl D.(Bill) McKenna of Irwin, Kenneth R. Clark of New Market, Virginia, and Keith D. (Bethanne) Clark of Elizabeth.

Francis Chandler

July 09, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Francis J. Chandler, 89, of Glassport died July 6, 2017. He is the son of the late Adam and Cecilia (Nicikowski) Chlystek. Beloved husband of Dolores (Moritz) Chandler, in which they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 15th. He is survived by his children Joseph (Mitzie) Chandler of MN, David (Kathie) Chandler of Chippewa, PA, James (Patti) Chandler of Greensburg,PA, and Mary Ann (David) Pohill of Richeyville, PA; grandchildren Stacy (Ryan) Rhoads, Stephanie (Stan) Marinos, Jennifer (Brian) Stepp, Valerie (Luke) Eckley, David (Amy) Chandler, Nickolas (Jess) Chandler, Jesse (Courtney) Chandler, Joshua (Dominique) Chandler, Matt (Celine) Weaver, Mandy (Shawn) Weaver, Josh Weaver, Lindsey Rohrer, and Rachael (Steve) Fiedler; great-grandchildren Caden, Brayden, Racquel, Rayce, Ava, Bria, Kyla, Gage, Garrett, Brooke, Hannah, David, Hunter, Katelyn, Gavin, Aubrey, Jude, Brennen, Skyler, Everleigh, and Evelynn; brother John Chlystek of McKeesport; also nieces and nephews.

Mary "Dolly" Magdaline (DeGrazia) McGuire

July 09, 2017 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Mary "Dolly" Magdaline McGuire, age 74 of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2017 in John J. Kane Regional Center, McKeesport.  Born September 6, 1942 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Bivacqua) DeGrazia.

Jessica L. Cooper-Carter

July 09, 2017 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Jessica L. Cooper-Carter, age 36 of Moon Township died July 7, 2017 at Sewickley Valley Hospital. She was born July 24, 1980 in Rochester, Pa., a daughter of Austin and Valerie LaBach Cooper. Jessica was a 1980 graduate of Moon High School. She enjoyed writing poetry and loved animals. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Carter in 2016. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Ethan and one brother, Christopher. Friends and family will gather on Thursday, July 13 from 2-4 p.m. followed by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 4:00. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangments. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.