Mary D. Golden
July 05, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Monica Elayne Faulk
July 05, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Monica Elayne Faulk, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2024, at the age of 42, from complications of Cushing's Disease. Monica’s kindness was reflected in her wish to be an organ donor as she had a rare blood type (b negative). Among other organs, we know that she was able to donate her liver, heart valves, and kidneys to individuals desperate for this gift of life. Monica grew up in Stahlstown/Ligonier, Pennsylvania, where she spent her childhood surrounded by the love of her parents, Rebecca and Gregory Faulk, and her brother, Denver Faulk. She graduated from Greensburg Central Catholic High School and later pursued her education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Through education, she nurtured her passion for learning and community. Throughout her life, Monica enjoyed modeling. She cherished moments singing karaoke with her friends and finding joy in music. She held a special bond with her grandmother, Dorothea Miller (Latrobe, PA), often sharing evenings playing cards and reminiscing about cherished family memories. An adventurous spirit, Monica found great pleasure in riding with her father on his motorcycle. She was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved watching their games and cheering them on. Monica's love for warm sunny weather and the beach was a constant source of joy and relaxation in her life. Monica is preceded in death by her brother, Carey Slezak, maternal grandfather, Homer Miller, and paternal grandparents, Edward and Trudy Faulk.
Alice M. Szmyd
July 05, 2024 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Alice M. Szmyd, 93, of Glassport, died July 3, 2024. She is the daughter of the late Leo and Mary Cegelski and wife of the late Walter Szmyd. She is survived by her sons Dan (Debbie) Szmyd, and Richard (Jenifer) Szmyd; daughters Cheryl (James) Opfer and Bonnie (the late Frank) Wakefield; grandchildren Matt, Julie, James, Rachel ,Frank, Brandon and Jacob; great grandchildren Ruby, Henry, Alex, Hayley, Hunter, Hadlee and Huxley and her best friend Rita Cross. She was preceded in death by her grandson Vaughn; brothers Stan and Ray Cegelski; sisters Vera Bosetti, Sylvia Skibinski, Pearl Nagy, Regina Kubas and Dorothy Ploskina. Alice was a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish, Christian Mothers and the Rosary Society. Alice enjoyed her afternoon card parties with her friends and looked forward to her Bingo days. A funeral mass will be held Tues., July 9, 2024, 10:30 am at Queen of the Rosary Church. Inurnment following in Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.
Patricia Begandy
July 05, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Patricia Jean Begandy, age 86, of Port Vue, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. Born in McKeesport, November 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Comer and Edward Holland. Pat was raised in McKeesport by Grandparents the late George and Regina Wible Niedermyer, where she attended St. Peter's High School. Pat was the wife of the late Peter Matthew Begandy and is survived by granddaughter Celeste Christine Begandy (Bryan Hladycz) of Louisville, KY. She was preceded in death by her son Timothy Patrick Kelly-Begandy (Sharon Baldis) of Port Vue.
Barbara J. Petro
July 05, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Barbara J. Petro, 81 of North Huntingdon passed peacefully away at home on Thursday July 4, 2024. She was the daughter of the late James and Harriet Wright Roycroft. Barbara was a member of Circleville U.M. Church where she taught Sunday school and was the leader along with her husband, George of the youth group for many years. Barbara was also a girl scout leader for her daughters troops. She also volunteered for the Westmoreland County Food Bank. She is survived by her husband, George of 62 years, her daughters, Deborah Altman (Kirk), Sandra Gillon (Frank), and Susan Vargo (Ray), eight grandchildren, Crystal Smith (Greg), Andrew Hayden (Erica), KJ Altman (Darcy), Kevin Altman, Jonathan Vargo (Angela), Emily Vargo, Nathan Gillon, Jessica Philabauem (Jake), and ten great grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday 2-8 PM at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike. A service will be held Tuesday 10 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Barb’s favorite animal shelter, White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
Carolyn H. Pausic
July 05, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Carolyn Helen Pausic, 90, of Elizabeth Township, PA died on June 23, 2024. She was born in McKeesport on October 22, 1933, the youngest daughter of George and Theresa Siket. She grew up attending St. Mary’s Romanian Byzantine Catholic Church in Christy Park; her mother was one of the founding members. She is predeceased by her devoted husband Matt, sisters Marie Balog, Elvera Irvine, Florence Ballner and Virginia Siket and beloved pets. She is survived by her daughters Tia Pausic and Beth Pausic, cat Andy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Phyllis Sprague
July 04, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Phyllis Lorraine Sprague (nee Campbell), age 94 of North Huntingdon, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away on July 3, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 19, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ada Taylor Campbell. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband George Sprague, son Mark Sprague; sons-in-law, Cloyd Anderson and Randy Wippich; sisters, Peg Harris, Jean MacNeil, Grace Singler, her brothers, James and Charles Campbell, and her lifelong friend Phyllis McCue. Phyllis is survived by her loving children, Joyce Anderson, Marilyn (Chuck) McCoy, Carrie Wippich, and Scott (Michelle) Sprague. She was a cherished grandmother to Shawn and Brian Anderson, Dawn Fidler, Carly and James McCoy, and Cameron Sprague, and a great-grandmother to Eric, Keegan, and Hailey Anderson, Travis and Gage Anderson, and Ruby McCoy. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Known for her beautiful, kind, and caring nature, Phyllis had a strong spirit and was immensely talented. Her presence brought light and warmth to those around her, and she will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who knew her. A Celebration of Life for Phyllis will be determined and announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association, or a charity of your choice in memory of Phyllis Sprague. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Ruth June Evans Konopka
July 03, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Born June 15, 1931 in McKeesport, PA she was the daughter of the late Dr. John W. Evans and Kathryn Karsnak Evans.
Thomas Edward Icardi
July 03, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Thomas Edward Icardi, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born December 25, 1942 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Leo E. and Sarah H. (Black) Icardi. He grew up in East McKeesport, and went to work at the age of 11 for his father’s business Century Construction. He was a loving father and grandfather who dedicated his life to family, and was always willing to help anyone in need. Thomas was an Army veteran and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years, where he was known as “Ike”. He was a member of American Legion Post 701, White Oak, and enjoyed fishing, especially trips to Canada and New York. He is survived by his wife Mary (Ablauf) Icardi; daughter Carla Icardi Powell of North Huntingdon; grandsons Anthony Powell (Haley Brunner) of Baden, and Nick (Ashley) Powell of West Newton; great grandsons Nickolas Jr. and Kameron Powell; brother James (Sherry) Icardi of Boca Raton, FL; nieces Lea (Michael) Bayer and Heather (Scott) Edward; brothers and sister in-law Alvin (Janet) Ablauf, Regina Ablauf, and Gary Ablauf; also nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank Melanie and Judy of Heartland Hospice for their care and compassion. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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Harold "Archie," "Honey" Bost
July 03, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Dian Hindman
July 03, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dian Hindman, age 72, of Port Vue, PA, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024. She was born September 20, 1951, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late Alfred and Edith Hill Kremer.
Mary Merrill Erkel
July 03, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary Merrill Erkel, age 95, of Herminie, formerly of Port Vue, passed peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024. Mary was born January 30, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Paul Ellis Merrill and Sophie Lokke Merrill. Her brother, Paul Merrill of Oxford, Ohio preceded her in death.
Phillip Harl Moses
July 03, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Phillip Harl Moses, age 81, of McKeesport, PA, died on Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born January 14, 2024, and is the son of the late Ann and George Moses.
Charles Andrew Sharbaugh
July 02, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles Andrew Sharbaugh, age 89, of White Oak, died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on November 7, 1934 and was the son of the late Clarence and Regina Wallis Sharbaugh. Charles was the owner and bartender at the former Cherry Lane in Grandview. He later retired as a Road Supervisor for Allegheny County. He was a member of the Croation Club in Versailles. For those that knew him well, know his favorite saying was “Hey Buddy”.
Alice Vasilas
July 02, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Alice Vasilas, 95, of White Oak, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born October 1, 1928 in Mytilene, Greece and was the daughter of the late Eleutherios and Eleni (Sofianos) Koteros. She was the wife of the late Theodore Peter Vasilas. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her son, Peter Vasilas. Alice was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, White Oak and was also a member of the Philoptochos Society there and she won the St. Photis award for 'Outstanding Parishioner' awarded by the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Pennsylvania. Thia Alice was a seamstress extraordinaire for 20 plus years for the Kaufmann's Department Store. Her baking of Greek pastries for her family, friends and church functions was her specialty - enjoyed by all! The family extends a special thanks to Sylvia and Stella Stratigos for all of those trips / Greek parties for Thia at both nursing homes.
