Albert J. Herazo

December 20, 2017 |

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

Albert J. Herazo, age 83 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.  Born September 3, 1934 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Monich) Herazo. 

David R. Graham

December 20, 2017 |

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

David R. Graham, age 56, of McKeesport, and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 at home. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and going to the hunting lodge. Born December 11, 1961 in Kansas City, KS, he was a son of the late William H. Graham Sr. and the late Ada D. (Neal) Graham. He is survived by his sisters, Margaret Romeo of McKeesport and Dineen Billick of Forward Twp.; brother, William H. Graham Jr. of Alabama; also, nieces and nephews. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

Pvt. First Class Justin M. Roycroft

December 20, 2017 |

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

Pvt. First Class Justin M. Roycroft, age 25, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.  He was born May 8, 1992 in Novato, CA, a son of Robert and Gretchen (Bergman) Roycroft.

Nicholas "Nick" Wanchick, Jr.

December 19, 2017 |

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

Nicholas "Nick" Wanchick, Jr., 65, died peacefully in Allegheny General Hospital on December 18, 2017. He was born on August 14, 1952 in Sewickley to the late Nicholas Wanchick, Sr. and Mildred Shimrak Wanchick. He was a master craftsman and headed his own construction company, Wanchick Construction, for almost 40 years. He married Sheri, his beloved wife, in 1978. He was a lifelong resident of Beaver County. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Sheri McMahan Wanchick of Baden, sons Erik Nicholas Wanchick, Wesley Arin Wanchick, and daughter, Katie C'etta Wanchick, grandson, Nicholas "Nicky" Wanchick, sister, Gloria Jean (Robert) Hall, and sister Patricia Ann (Lionel) Rodriguez.

Josephine Tarli

December 19, 2017 |

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

Josephine C. Tarli, age 89, of Port Vue, died December 18, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital McKeesport. Born April 15, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Magdalena (Kijowski) Szalankiewicz and the wife of the late Angelo Tarli, who died August 6, 2004. She first worked at the former Crown Chocolate Company, with 6 years of service and then at Dorothy's Candies with 31 years of creating sweet delights. She was a member of the Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church. She was one of the founders of the Port Vue Legionette Drill Team. She was a member of the Port Vue Seniors, Port Vue Auxiliary Unit 447, Glassport Seniors and Spojnia 132 Polish National Union. She is survived by her children, Diane Jo James-Baran of Port Vue, Alfred Piekielek of Rossiter, PA and Cindi (Robert) Elm of McKeesport; former daughter-in-law, Debbie Piekielek of White Oak, step-children, Barbara (Doug) Bannon of Elizabeth and Carol Prior of Lakeland, FL; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, Josephine was preceded in death by her siblings, Joseph, Edward "Scratchy" and Helena Szalankiewicz; stepson Anthony Tarli; daughter-in-law, Connie Piekielek.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, December 21, 2017, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. A blessing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017, in the funeral home chapel followed by Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., at Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church, with Rev. Bruce Sleczkowski as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Holy Family Polish National Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church, 1921 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport, PA 15132.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Marek J. Ptak

December 19, 2017 |

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

Marek J. Ptak, age 67 of North Versailles, died Monday, December 18, 2017.  He was born in Dzierzoniov, Poland on June30, 1950, the son of the late Zbigniew Ptak and Anna Debowska. He was preceded in death by his wife Urszula I. Kubera Ptak and his youngest brother from Poland. 

Stephen Baran

December 19, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Stephen Baran, 96 of Glassport died Dec. 19, 2017.  He is the husband of the late Genevieve Baran.  He is survived by his daughter Eleanor (Pat) O'Hara of West Mifflin; son Stephen Baran of Bear Rocks; grandsons Stevie Baran, Sean O'Hara, Adam O'Hara and Aaron O'Hara and granddaughter Lindsay Zeiler; great grandsons Stephen and Andrew and brother Paul Baran.  Stephen was retired from US Steel Irvin Works, a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, American Legion in Clairton and served in the US Navy.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 3-7.  A funeral blessing will be held Fri. 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery.

Mahlik Tenin Cash

December 19, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Friends will be received Thursday, December 21, 2017, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Creative Ministries Berachah, 1422 Evans Ave, McKeesport, PA, where services will begin at 12:00 pm with Pastor John T. Davidson, Jr.

Interment will follow in the McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery 

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., McKeesport, PA.

For the full obituary please visit https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Mahlik-Cash

Helen (Nolfi) Sovich

December 19, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Helen (Nolfi) Sovich, 80, of Glassport passed away at Southwestern Nursing facility.  She was a faithful and devoted wife of 63 years to her surviving husband Richard Sovich; most loving mother to her son Richard (Becky) Sovich, Jr. and daughter Shelly (Steve) Gilligan and most loving grandmother to Erick Sovich.  She is also survived by her sister Mary(Arthur) Cipriani, sister-in-law Patricia Nolfi and other extended family, nieces and nephews.  She was the proud daughter of  Italian immigrants Eligio and Adele Nolfi.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin brother Dr. E. James Nolfi, brother Del Nolfi and sister Lena Dacquisto.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton.  Interment following Ascension Cemetery.

Scott A. Bulischeck

December 18, 2017 |

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

Scott A. Bulischeck, age 51 of Penn Hills, died suddenly on Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born April 7, 1966 in McKeesport, the son of  Phyllis L. Burtner Kelly of Port Vue and the late Ronald D. Bulischeck.

Robert M. Campbell

December 18, 2017 |

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

Robert M. Campbell, age 92, of McKeesport, died December 16, 2017, at his home. Born January 4, 1925, in Toronto, OH, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Catherine (Hessler) Campbell and the husband of the late Ruth A. Campbell.

Michael V. "Mingie" Moran

December 17, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

MICHAEL V. "MINGIE" MORAN
Age 92, formerly of Duquesne, on December 15, 2017. He was a son of the late Andrew and Anna (Makohus) Moran. He was retired from US Steel, Duquesne Works. Husband of the late Jennie T. (Pizzuto) Moran; father of Pastor James (Lynn) Moran of Cranberry Twp. and Mary Ann (John) Bandi of Turtle Creek; grandfather of Heather (Jason) Loudenslager, Matthew Moran and Christopher Moran; great-grandfather of Katelynn, Cooper, Cambryn Loudenslager and Amelia Moran; brother of Irene Moran of West Homestead, Edward (Dolores) Moran of Muncie, IN and Mildred Moran of West Homestead. He was predeceased by sisters, Margaret Gamret, Sr. Mary Pius, Mary Gasparovic, Eleanor Rusnak, and Dorothy Bracco. Visitation Monday, December 18, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or memorial gifts, the family request that donations may be made to Evening Star Personal Care Home, 200 Caldwell Ave., Wilmerding, PA 15148.

Ann Marie Guide

December 17, 2017 |

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

Ann Marie Guide, age 85 of White Oak, formerly of East McKeesport, died Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was born April 3, 1932 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late John and Martha M. Easterley Attig. She is the wife of the late Alexander J. Guide. They were the retired owners of the former Double G Car Wash & One Stop Beer Distributor in White Oak. Ann was an avid reader and loved to travel.

Carl "Fred" Frederick Cole

December 16, 2017 |

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

Carl "Fred" Frederick Cole, 70, of Versailles, died Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born April 4, 1947 in Morgantown, WV, and was the son of the late Carl Frederick Cole, Sr, and the late Dolly D. Gamble Cole. Fred was a retired self employed General Contractor. Fred was a member and former Director of the McKeesport Sportsman's Club and was also a member of the NRA. He loved hunting, riding his Harley Davidson, and shooting skeet. He is survived by his wife of 52  years, Leslie A. Cook Cole, son, Chad William Cole of Versailles, grandson, Jacob C.W. Cole of Greenock, brothers, J. Scott (Carmella) Cole of Carnegie and Dean Cole of Elizabeth Township, sister-in-law, Elizabeth "Liz" Cole of Finleyville, nieces and nephews.

Robert R. Hill

December 16, 2017 |

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

Robert R. Hill, age 84, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at home. He was a retired warehouse clerk with Plotkin Bros. Supply, Inc. in Glassport, a member of the Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp., a lifetime member and past president of the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company and a former firefighter with the Forward Twp. Volunteer Fire Company.