October 18, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Patricia L. (Eckenrod) Stefancis Rubright, age 78, of Wendel, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born December 22, 1938 in East Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sophie (Perello) Eckenrod. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for over 20 years in housekeeping at the Briarcliff Pavilion in North Huntingdon before retiring. She is survived by her son Eric (Lisa) Stefancis of Wendel; granddaughter Brittney Stefancis; brother Lawrence (Renee) Eckenrod of East McKeesport; and nieces and nephews. Services are private.
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October 18, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Robert Ross Mowry, 91, of Irwin, died Sunday October 15, 2017. He was born November 9, 1925 in Irwin, a son of the late Glenn and Grace (Bell) Mowry. He was a retired general foreman for Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding, and a member of American Legion Post 359 and L.O.O.M., Lodge 236, both of Irwin. Bob was a Navy veteran of WWII and was recently recognized by the Tribune Review for being one of the last remaining survivors of an explosion on the USS Turner off the coast of New Jersey that killed 136 sailors in January of 1944. The cause of the explosion was never solved. He is survived by his wife Anne S. (Pertzog) Mowry; his children Bea (Tom) Airgood of Penn Hills, Robert R. (Jerilyn) Mowry of Kittanning, and Pam (Don) Wise of CA; grandchildren Robbie, Steve, Nikki, Matthew S. Mowry, Christina, Jennifer, and Chris; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; brothers Gene Mowry of Plum and Sam Gibson of NC; also nieces and nephews.
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October 17, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Gary D. DeNardo, age 74 of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of McKeesport, died October 15, 2017 in Belle Vernon. Born June 1, 1943 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Carmen and Emma (Starry) DeNardo, and loving husband of Ruth (Rae) DeNardo.
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October 17, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
John Thomas Petruna, Jr., age 90 of White Oak, died Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born June 18, 1927 in McKeesport, the son of the late John T., Sr. and Joanna Kaminski Petruna.
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October 17, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dr. Robert Miller, age 94 of White Oak, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 at home. Born August 26, 1923 in Export, he was a son of the late Marko and Mary Jurcevich.
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October 17, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Matushka Martha Marie Ermakov, 88, of McKeesport, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 23, 1929 in Olyphant, and was the daughter of the late John and Martha Russen Sweda. She was the wife of the late Archpriest Dimitri H. Ermakov. She was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. Martha was a switchboard operator for the former Bell of Pennsylvania. She is survived by her daughters, Matushka Larissa D. (Mitred Archpriest Stephan P.) Romanchak of The Villages, FL, Matushka Juliane D. (Protodeacon Stephen) Howanetz of Olyphant, and Martha D. Martin of McKeesport, son, Archpriest Dimitri D. (Matushka Natasha) Ermakov of West Mifflin, sister, Vera Wasacz of San Francisco, CA, 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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October 16, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Marian (Snyder) Marcoff, age 79, of Finleyville, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired after 25 years as a tour guide and clerk typist for Round Hill Park in Elizabeth Twp. She was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where she was a former deacon and Sunday School teacher. A 1956 graduate of McKeesport High School, she most recently attended South Hills Bible Chapel. She was known to her family and friends for her wit, compassion, and her love of the Lord.
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October 16, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
DONALD J. SLIVKA, 71, of Glassport died Oct. 14, 2017.
He is the son of the late Michael and Sally (Majzer) Slivka. Don is survived by his girlfriend and companion, Gina Wawrzeniak; daughter Jennifer Slivka; son Mark D. Slivka; grandson Mark D. Slivka, Jr.; brother John (Linda) Slivka; nephews Jerry, John, Matthew and David and great nieces Zoe and Brooklyn.
Don was a security guard for St. Moritz and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Funeral arrangements are by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
October 16, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Larry Pearsol, age 70, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at home. He retired as a backhoe operator for Pennsylvania American Water Company. A Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War, he was a member of the Elrama Sportsman's Club and a life member of the Clairton VFW.
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October 16, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
John J. Rendulich, age 91 of Bunola, PA, formerly of McKeesport, died Monday, October 16, 2017. He was born April 5, 1926 in McKeesport, the son of the late John and Mary Yohovic Rendulich. John served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was an avid golfer and loved movies. He retired from the Pittsburgh Post office after 30 years of service. He is survived by his daughter, Linda White of Bunola, PA; son, Brian Rendulich of N. Huntingdon; grandchildren, Leonard White of Elizabeth, Aaron (Kristin Ruth) White of Carrick; brother, Judge (Jo) Rendulic of Henderson, Nevada; cousins, Carol Bernick of Forest Hills and her son Michael of N. Versailles, and Nancy (Guy) Lombardo of N. Huntingdon, also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers; Stanley and Eddie Rendulich and sisters; Wilma Cvetnic, Carol Monaghan, and Elaine Candelore.
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October 16, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Joan “Joanne” Steinkopf Sopko, 85, of Jefferson Hills passed away on Sunday October 15, 2017 at Baldwin Health Center. She was born November 23, 1931 in McKeesport to the late Herman and Larue Nau Steinkopf. Joanne was the loving wife of the late Stephen M. Sopko who passed away in 2005. She is survived by sons, Stephen (Sandy) Sopko of Irwin, Michael (Laura) Sopko of Baldwin, Herman Sopko of Jefferson Hills; daughters, Bernice (Louis) Walsh of Clairton, Darlene Kelly of Speers, Suzie Krsul of Bethel Park, JoAnne (John) Makovich of Yukon, PA; grandchildren, Paulette, Joan, Tina, Corri, Bevelynn, Andrea, Mikey, Missy, Joey, Josh, Christina, Drew, Michael, Broc, Leita, Jesse, JD, Robbie, Scott; and 35 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents and spouse, Joanne was preceded in death by son, John; brothers, William and Carl Steinkopf; and sisters, Jean Reigh and June Miller. She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, previously a member of Turner’s in McKeesport and VFW Auxiliary in Bethel Park. Joanne enjoyed camping, fishing, and gardening. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 11 am – 1 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will take place immediately after visitation in the funeral home chapel. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
October 16, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John M. Slavick, age 66, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at home. He was a former bus driver for DMJ in Mt. Pleasant. A Marine veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a former member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and a lifetime member of West Newton Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed spending the summer at his camp in Potter County and sitting under the pavilion by the fire with an ice cold Coors Light. He loved his dog Max and hunting.
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October 15, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Wallace "Wally" R. List, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away, Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.
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October 14, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Catherine S. Williams, 91 of White Oak died October 13, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside. She was born August 1, 1926 in Monessen, daughter of the late Julius Peter and Mary Barbara Doerfler Schmidt.
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October 13, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Dellarosa, age 91 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Born May 27, 1926 in LaBelle, he was a son of the late Silvio and Ann (Bilpuch) Dellarosa.
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