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Edward P. Zemprelli, Esq.

December 05, 2017 |

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

Edward P. Zemprelli, Esq., age 92 of Jupiter, FL and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Monday, December 4, 2017.  Born May 11, 1925 in Clairton, he was the son of the late John Zemprelli and Maria (Mercurio) Pelegrini Tomaselli Zemprelli.

 
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Joseph M. Slavick

December 05, 2017 |

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

Joseph M. Slavick, age 77, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at home. An Army veteran, he retired as a construction worker for Local Union 1058 in Pittsburgh.  He was a former manager for the Forward Twp. Baseball Association and former football coach for the Elizabeth Forward Athletic Association. He was an avid golfer and a Pittsburgh Steeler, Pirates and Penguins fan.

 
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Ronald D. Sninsky

December 05, 2017 |

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

Ronald D. Sninsky, age 71, of Elizabeth Twp., and formerly of Green County, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. He retired as a car hop for ELG Metals Inc. in McKeesport. An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was the owner of the former Ron's Butchering on Weigles Hill Road in Elizabeth Twp. and a member of the Steelworkers Union. 

 
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Jean Page

December 05, 2017 |

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

Jean Page, age 87, of Pittsburgh, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at ManorCare, Bethel Park.

 
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Eric M. Stoll

December 04, 2017 |

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

Eric M. Stoll, 49, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday December 3, 2017 at home. He was born March 30, 1968 in Braddock, a son of Marilyn (Hoffman) Stoll of North Huntingdon and Richard C. Stoll of Florida. Eric was a graduate of Norwin High School Class of 1986, an employee of Giant Eagle, North Huntingdon for 26 years, and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brothers and sister Richard (Denise) Stoll Jr. of Greensburg, David (Deborah) Stoll of Ligonier, Joseph (Bonnie) Stoll of Hempfield Township, and Diane Stoll of North Huntingdon, also aunts, uncles, and many nieces and nephews.
 
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Edith Mae Dinello

December 04, 2017 |

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

Edith Mae (Haddock) Dinello, age 89, of West Newton, and formerly of Gratztown and Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at TLC Adult Care Center. She was a member of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born December 2, 1928 in Gratztown, she was a daughter of the late William and Amanda (Hamilton) Haddock and wife of the late Julio G. Dinello. She is survived by daughter, Deborah  A. (Robert) Bowers of Elizabeth Twp.; son, Michael J. (Mariann) Dinello of Wentzville, MO; grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Datovech of Peters Twp., Matthew (Natalie) Bowers of Elizabeth, Angela (William) Schneider of Gilbert, AZ, Lisa (Luke) Leyh of Washington, D.C., and Brian (Amy) Dinello of Belle Vernon; great-grandchildren, Alexander and Nathaniel Datovech, Braylynn Bowers, Jayson and Liam Schneider, and Gabrealle and Alexa Dinello; brothers, William (Patricia) Haddock of Sutersville and Robert (Lynn) Haddock of Mooresville, NC; daughter-in-law, Carol Gioia of Elizabeth Twp.; sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Yurkovich and Ollie Merletto, both of Elizabeth Twp.; brother-in-law, Jino Dinello of Michigan; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Frank A. Dinello, and sisters, Doris Haddock and Rebecca Arch. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Stephanie and Rob Short of TLC Adult Care Center and staff for their kind and compassionate care of Edith in her time as a resident and during hospice. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 PM. A Blessing will take place on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 10 AM in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in West Newton Cemetery.

 


Shirley A. Reinhard

December 04, 2017 |

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

Shirley A. Reinhard, age 82 of White Oak, died Monday, December 4, 2017. She was born May 16, 1935 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late John and Beulah Brush Folwarczny. She was the wife of the late Charles N. Reinhard. 

 
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Julia Martha (Druciak) Menozzi

December 04, 2017 |

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

Julia Martha (Druciak) Menozzi, of Glassport and formerly of Elizabeth Township, died at the age of 97 on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Born March 11, 1920, in Fayette City to the late Joseph and Anna (Duda) Druciak, Julia was one of seven children and the wife of the late Fred Menozzi.

 
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Elveria H. Johnson

December 03, 2017 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Elveria H. Johnson, 82, of McKeesport, died Saturday, December 2, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport.  Born in Port Vue, PA on January 19, 1935, she had been employed by the former Famous Department Store and Bill Taylor’s Catering.  She was a member of the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, White Oak and its Young At Heart, Pricilla Circle, and Women of E.L.C.A., was a volunteer at the Intersection and Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, was a member of Amaranth, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Beatrice Chapter #147, Pythian Sisters of Irwin.  Daughter of the late Charles and Hilda Marie Johnson Blamick; wife of the late Donald Lewis Johnson; sister of the late Robert S. (Lois) Blamick, Joseph E. Blamick, Charles (Gertrude) Blamick and Jeannette (Steve) Jeney; sister in law of the late Walter Mains and Carl Seitz.  She is survived by her son, Wayne (Deborah) Johnson of Driftwood, PA; granddaughter, Melissasue Moore of Emporium, PA; brother, Wesley E. (Carolyn) Blamick of Tallahasse, FL; sisters, Vervaine E. (Vickie) Mains of White Oak and Kathryn M. Seitz of White oak; sister in law, Arlene Blamick of North Huntingdon; also by nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Tuesday from 6-9 PM and Wednesday from 9-11 AM.  A service will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 12:00 noon in the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Ryan officiating.  Interment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery.  The family suggests contributions to her church.

 


August W. “Gus” Pastor

December 03, 2017 |

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

August W. “Gus” Pastor, 73, of North Irwin, died suddenly Saturday December 2, 2017 while hunting in Avella. He was born November 14, 1944 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Frank and Goldie L. (Burkhart) Pastor. Gus retired as owner of RTP Machine and Manufacturing and was a former machinist for Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding. He was an Army veteran and an avid outdoorsman and hunter. He was a member of North Irwin Fireman’s Club and liked to watch Judge Judy and the Price is Right. He loved driving his Jaguar and riding his Harley Davidson. He is the beloved husband of 28 years of Tracy (Payne) Pastor; loving father of Ronald J. Rodgers (Christine Christopherson) of CA, Colleen (Tom) Cimino of Houston, Cathleen (Jay) Siefert of Greensburg, and Bill Pastor of GA; loving grandfather of ten grandchildren; cherished brother of Frank (Arlene) Pastor of Burgettstown; son in law of John and Mary Lou Payne of North Huntingdon; brother in law of Sherry Payne (Bob) DiCristofaro, John (Linda Pavlik) Payne, and Jody Payne (Raun) Churchfield all of North Huntingdon; also many nieces and nephews.
 
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Kenneth "Wayne" Bonner

December 02, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Kenneth “Wayne” Bonner, 65, a lifelong Clairton resident, passed away at home on Thursday November 30, 2017.  He was born October 8, 1952 in McKeesport to the late Russell O. and Madeline J. Shaw Bonner.  Wayne is survived by significant other, Audrey Weingartner; brothers, Robert L. Bonner of Lincoln Place, Phillip (Tracey) Bonner of West View and sister, Terry (Dennis) Gephart of West Newton.  Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Julius F. "Doots" Such

December 02, 2017 |

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

Julius F. "Doots" Such, age 92 of Jefferson Hills and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 in Baldwin Health Center.  Born April 23, 1925 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Julius August and Mary (Popp) Such. 

 
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George F. Thomas

December 01, 2017 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

George F. Thomas, 67, of Glassport died Nov. 30, 2017.  He is the son of the late James and Annabelle (Markle) Thomas.  He is survived by his beloved wife Dianna (Skiba) Thomas; children Jason (Amy LaFrankie) Thomas, Jessie (Tony) Yauch; and Jules (Patience Zupan) Thomas; brother-in-law Greg (Elaina Tyskiewicz) Skiba; grandchildren Jenessa Yauch (Cody) Kudla; Anthony Yauch, Marissa Fouser, Madison Thomas and Maranda Thomas; brother Charles (Carol) Thomas; sister-in-laws Lucie Belfiglio and Monique Bade and his beloved dog Pete; also nieces, nephews and many dear friends.  He was preceded in death by his brother James Thomas of Nebraska.  George was retired from US Steel National Tube.  Friends received Wojciechowski  Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral blessing will be held Mon. 11:00 am in the funeral home with Father Terry O'Conner.

 


Donald J. Lane

December 01, 2017 |

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

Donald J. Lane, age 86, of North Huntingdon died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the VA Hospital, Aspinwall. He was born August 27, 1931 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late James and Lena Ernest Lane.

 
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Geraldine M. Wilson

December 01, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

GERALDINE M. WILSON, 76, of Monroeville, died Nov. 28, 2017.  She is the daughter of the late John and Maria (Patrick) Pankiewicz.  She is survived by her beloved husband Lawrence Wilson, Jr.; son Edward Mikesell; sister Joan Drosdick; 2 nieces; 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew and also great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother John Pankiewicz.  Geraldine was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Monroeville Lions; Democratic Women of Canonsburg; Blind Outdoor Leisure Development and the Elks Lodge #775.  A memorial service will be held Sat. Dec. 9, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, at 1:00 pm followed by a service with the Lions Club.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.