Lillian Esteen Knights-Thomas

March 14, 2017 |

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

Lillian Esteen Knights-Thomas, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Duquesne, passed away March 11, 2017 in Eklunta Estates Alaska. She was born August 18, 1928 in Macon Georgia to the late Rutha Bell Richardson-Hedgepath and the late Morgan Simmons, Jr.,

James R. Collins

March 14, 2017 |

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

James R. “Chip” Collins, 78, of West Newton died Monday, March 13, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital. He was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He retired as a maintenance worker for the Pennsylvania American Water Co. 

Lois J Jackson

March 14, 2017 |

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

Lois J. Jackson, age 76 of McKeesport, died on March 12, 2017 at home. Born on December 13, 1940 in Bentleyville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise (Cweirz) Sabo and the wife of the late William D. Jackson, Sr. Lois was a member of the Renzie Seniors, an avid reader and an animal lover who especially loved her cats, Paddington and Smitty. Lois is survived by her children, Cathy J. Jackson of West Homestead, William D. (Mary) Jackson, Jr. of North Attleboro, MA, Todd A. (Beth) Jackson of York, SC, and Kerri A. (Brian Byrd) Jackson of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Brandi, Nikki (Danny), Alexandra, David, Jessica, Sarah (Wes), Danny (McKenzie), Olivia, Charlie and Ethan; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Brandon, Taylor, and Ally; siblings, Betty Miller of Downey, CA, Carl Sabo of Chillicothe, OH and John Sabo of Irwin; brother-in-law Carl Aston of Wilmerding; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lois is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Julia Jackson; and her sister, Dolores Aston. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 1 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Private interment will be at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Carnegie Library of McKeesport at 1507 Library Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132 or to Gray Paws Sanctuary at 211 Arlington Ave., North Versailles, PA 15137 or www.graypaws.org. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.

Paul Vinton Kalp

March 14, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Paul Vinton Kalp, 95, of Venetia, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Sunday March 12, 2017. He was born March 4, 1922 in Dravosburg to the late Ward and Margaret Berger Kalp. Paul was a loving husband, for 68 years, to the late Shirley Granger Kalp who passed away in 2013. He is survived by son, Richard Kalp of Brentwood; daughters, Karen (Mark) Wilds of Hanoverton, OH, Jean (Leo) Demeis of Venetia; sister, Nancy Shearer of Baltimore, MD; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  Along with his parents and wife, Paul was preceded in death by sister, Eldora Fithian. He served in the US Marine Corp, retired from Westinghouse Electric where he was an Electrical Tester for 35 years, was a member of the Dravosburg United Methodist Church, a member of F&AM Masonic Lodge in McKeesport, and enjoyed tinkering with electrical inventions.  Arrangements have been entrusted to I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4^th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  Paul will be interred at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pleasant Hills following a service in their chapel presided by his son-in-law, Rev. Mark R. Wilds.   At Paul’s request, all services will be private. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Josephine B. Berletic

March 13, 2017 |

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

Josephine B. Berletic, age 81 of McKeesport, died Sunday, March 12, 2017.  She was born in McKeesport on July 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Stephen L. and Josephine Bartynski Berletic.

Helen Marie Voss

March 13, 2017 |

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

Helen Marie Voss, age 93, of Titusville, FL, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., died March 10, 2017, at the Hospice of St. Francis, in Titusville, FL. Born January 6, 1924, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie (Miesic) Mikrut and the wife of Albert L. Voss, Sr., for 70 loving years. Helen dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a volunteer at McKeesport Hospital for over 25 years. Helen was a member of the Corpus Christi Church and a Christian Mother. She enjoyed bowling and golfing, especially at the Youghiogheny Country Club, where she was also a former member. Helen is survived by children, Albert L. (Charlene) Voss, Jr. of Mims, FL and Donna (Steven) Phillips-Hurd of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Corey (Janelle) Voss, Kevin (Samantha) Voss, Teresa Edmiston, Joshua Phillips, Stephanie Phillips and Brittany Phillips; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Audrina and Brynn Voss, and Luke, Caleb and Ashley Edmiston; also many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, March 17, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 18, 2017 at 10 a.m., at Corpus Christi Church. Fr. Steven M. Palsa, will be the celebrant. Entombment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice of St. Francis, 1240 Grumman Place, Titusville, FL 32780. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Paul E. Reed

March 13, 2017 |

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

Dante C. Bizzozero

March 13, 2017 |

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

Dante C. “The Bear” Bizzozero, age 58, of Elizabeth passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Jefferson Hills Manor. He was a former physical therapist assistant and construction worker at Jefferson Hospital. He enjoyed playing softball.

Marie Klotz

March 13, 2017 |

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

Marie Klotz, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at William Penn Care Center, Jeannette.

John N. Tarle

March 13, 2017 |

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

John N. Tarle, age 91, of North Huntingdon died March 12, 2017. He was born July 26, 1925 in Coverdale, Pa., a son of the late Nicholas and Stella Cevitch Tarle.

Edward W. Kiesell

March 13, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Edward W. Kiesell, age 68, of Port Vue, died March 11, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 7, 1948, in Sharon, PA, he was the son of the late Edward A. Kiesell and Helen (Best) Kiesell Burkhardt of Port Vue and the husband of Kena Gwynn (McClain) Kiesell for over 43 years.

Mary Ashbaugh

March 13, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mary Ashbaugh, age 65 of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Kane Regional Hospital in McKeesport. Born October 20, 1951 in Lorain, OH, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ada (McCarty) Theiss, loving wife of the late Jack R. Ashbaugh, and mother of Gloria, Fred and Russell. Mary was a long time member of the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ.  She dedicated her time to caring for her family, and her homemade chocolates were something that all her friends and family looked forward to enjoying. She is survived by her children, and brothers, Raymond (Gloria) Theiss of Cleveland, OH, Dennis (Sherry) Theiss of Medina, OH, and Bruce (Carole) Theiss of Avon, OH, as well as grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Chuck Owston will officiate. Memorial donations are suggested to either the Rankin Christian Center or the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Regina A. (Mance) Begg

March 12, 2017 |

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

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving wife and mother who passed away on Saturday March 11, 2017 with her family by her side following a short battle with cancer. Born May 12, 1956, Regina A. (Mance) Begg, age 60, of Monroeville, formerly of Clairton.

Rose Rogers

March 12, 2017 |

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

Rose E. (Denham) Rogers, age 77 of Saint Clairsville, OH passed away in East Ohio Valley Hospital on Friday March 10, 2017.  Rose was born on January 27, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV., the daughter of the late John and Rose E. (Smith) Denham.

Alfred W. “Brother” Gross

March 11, 2017 |

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

Alfred W. “Brother” Gross, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017, at home in McKeesport.  He was born December 25, 1932, the son of the late Alfred Sr., and Catherine (Decoursey) Gross; brother of the late Mary Catherine Gross.