Martha Little

August 18, 2017 |

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

Martha Jamieson Little, 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Transitions Health Care Center, North Huntingdon.

Louise Ann Kartesz

August 18, 2017 |

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

Louise Ann (Cindric) Kartesz, age 95, of Addison, and formerly of Elizabeth Twp. passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at home. She was a former member of the former Sacred Heart Church in McKeesport.

Norma Jean (Ault-Stumme) Stover

August 17, 2017 |

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

Norma Jean (Ault-Stumme) Stover, age 82 of West Newton, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, surrounded by her family. Born June 19, 1935 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William E. Ault and Anna Naomi (Grant-Ault) Bales. She leaves behind her husband, Richard "Smokey" Clay Stover, and children, Cindy (Stumme) Maldonado of McKeesport, Richard (Donna) Stumme of North Huntingdon, Terri Stumme of Elizabeth, Patty (Tom) Fike of Delmont, and Sam Stover of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Kelly (John) Hatfield, Katy (Layne) Hurst, Chad (Sarah)Maldonado, Tom Stumme, Jamie Stumme, Megan (Adam) D’Andrea, Joel (Melina) Stumme, Cameron (Annie) Stumme, Taren Stumme, Jessica (Joe) Dinardo, Austin Holtzman, JT and Nick Fike; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Cash Hatfield, Jordan and Alexis Hurst, Olivia Maldonado, Joshua D’Andrea, Vincent and Dominic Dinardo, and Justin Fike, EllieAnna Morgan, McKinley and Serafina Stumme; sisters, Sandra J. Ault of West Newton, Olive (Ceil) Ault of Babylon, NY, and brother, Lawrence (Susan) Ault of Monroeville. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by first husband, Thomas D. Stumme; brother, William Ault; sister, Virginia Holmes; son-in-law, Raymond Maldonado; and granddaughter, Jennifer Luehm. A graduate of McKeesport Area High School Class of 1953, Norma Jean was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in McKeesport. Throughout her life, Norma (Mean-Jean) enjoyed every life milestone to the fullest. She enjoyed scratch off tickets and playing her daily numbers. She loved music and played the piano, and was a member of the Tennis Team in high school. Along with gardening, sewing, baking, swimming (floating in her pool), dancing, and ‘marching’, she was a long time marching aide and assistant with the McKeesport Majorette Drill Team, Drum and Bugle Corps, from 1965 to 1987. She also enjoyed several activities all involving her children and grandchildren, including being a Den Mother for Boy Scouts of America. She proudly wore her McKeesport Tiger Attire to all band tournaments and parades and would always say “Once a Tiger always a Tiger. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 21, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Susan Ault will officiate. Burial will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Mercedes G. Stanley Wilson

August 17, 2017 |

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

Mercedes G. Stanley Wilson, 89, of Elizabeth Township, died  Tuesday, August 15, 2017.  She was born on February 7, 1928 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late John F. and Verda Mae Stilley Schultz.  She was the wife  of the late  Frank A. Stanley who died October 23, 1974 and the late Seth C. Wilson who died April 8, 2017.  She worked for over 28 years as a supervisor in the filing department at Equibank in Pittsburgh. Mercedes was a Deacon and Clerk of Session at Round Hill Presbyterian Church and was also a member of Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens, Meals on Wheels, the Survivors group and was a volunteer with the Boy Scouts.  She is survived by her son, Frank A. Stanley, Jr. of Indiana, daughter-in-law, Bonnie Stanley of Wellsboro,  step-daughters, Donna Marie (Fred) Jeffcoat of McKeesport, Deborah Gile of Elizabeth, Diana (Donald) Hill of Elizabeth, brother, Billy Schultz of Belle Vernon, sister, Mary Lou Miller of Florida, 16 Grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren.

Marilyn Wisbar Kurutz

August 16, 2017 |

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

Marilyn Wisbar Kurutz, 67, of Duquesne, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at her home after a long battle with muscular dystrophy and heart disease.

She will be remembered for her spirit and sense of humor, her passion and dedication to do what was right. Despite being wheelchair-bound for the past 25 years, she carried a sunny disposition and an “I can beat this” attitude. She was often known as “the lady with butterflies on her wheelchair.” 

Born in 1950 to Ed and Thelma Wisbar, she was a 1968 graduate of Duquesne High School. She attended Point Park College, where she studied accounting. She spent more than a decade working in the insurance industry and was a fashion model for Gateway Associated Photography. 

She married Stephen (Ray) Kurutz in 1981 and the couple had one daughter, Daveen. She devoted her life to taking care of her family, as a stay-at-home mom and wife until 1999. Diagnosed in her 40s with mitochondrial myopathy and confined to a wheelchair, she didn’t let that stop her from working at Kennywood Park in security for four years. She was a Pittsburgh Penguins season ticket holder, where she enjoyed cheering for her fellow Lithuanian, Darius Kasparaitis.

Marilyn was a fighter and a lover. She loved her family and friends fiercely and had a deep love for animals. Dubbed the “downstairs mayor” of Duquesne, she successfully fought to get city hall made handicap accessible. She twice ran the city’s crime watch program, cultivating a large citizen’s group dedicated to helping keep the city she called home safe. 

She fought and won numerous medical battles and was a breast cancer survivor. 

She was preceeded in death by her parents and will meet her dogs Ginger, Jo Jo, Buffy, Lucky, Bee-Bee, Stanford and Jo Jo at the rainbow bridge. She is survived by her adoring husband, Ray; her loving daughter Daveen Kurutz, son-in-law Shawn McLaughlin, of Munhall; sister Susan Kobak (Jack) of Angola, Ind.; goddaughter Kara Kobak, of Los Angeles; sister-in-law Julia Laverne Moreman (Pat) of Greensburg; niece Kelly Moreman of Greensburg; nephews Donald Moreman (Tammy), of Connelsville and Patrick Moreman (Michelle) of Greensburg; a fur grandson, Crosby; a four-legged companion Girlie Girl; and numerous cousins.

Veronica A. Hredocik

August 16, 2017 |

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

Veronica A. Hredocik, 95, of Sewickley, formerly of Greenock, died Sunday August 13, 2017. She was born August 21, 1921 in Glassport and was the daughter of the late Valentine J. and Justyna Raczewski Kurzydlo and was the wife of the late Albert L. Hredocik. Veronica was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park and was a private caregiver. She is survived by her daughter, Justine A. (Larry) Bajek of Sewickley, sons, Gregory E.  (Joyce) Hredocik of Elizabeth Township and Robert R. (Beth Ann) Hredocik of Harwich, MA, grandchildren, Tracey (Jim), Brian (Nicki), Lindsey (Gabe), Michael (Amy), Brian (Monica), Justine (Chris) and Missy,  great-grandchildren, Lacey, Lyndie, Lauren, Julien, Taliah, Haley, Gabby, Ryan, Kyla and Bryce, great-great-grandchildren, A.J. and Payton, nieces and nephews.

George Eric "Unc" Lundberg

August 16, 2017 |

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

George Eric "Unc" Lundberg, 49, of Liberty Borough, died Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was born October 11, 1967 in Portsmouth, VA, and was the son of Shirley A. Petrunyak Lundberg of Elizabeth Township and the late George Thomas Lundberg. He worked for American Works Corp, and Expert Drywall.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed teaching his sons, nephews and great-nephews to be a great hunter like him. He was also a longtime coach for the Liberty Borough athletic Association.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Barbara Kelecava Lundberg, sons, Jake (Hadja) Lundberg of Turtle Creek and Kodi (Shelby) Lundberg of Liberty Borough, granddaughter, Jolena Irene Lundberg, sister, Nadine (Don) Hodge of Elizabeth Township and Mary (Ron) Lundberg of Coulter, God son, nephew , hunting buddy and best friend, Dane (Cory) Dusi, nephews, Travis Dusi, John (Lisa) McCay, Luke (Erin) McCay, Mark Mycka, Matt Bean, Damon DiPaolo, Jr., and Colin Pastor, nieces, Brittany Bean, Erika (Chris) Beltz, Katrina Mycka, Lacey (Adam) Harkins, Rachel Hodge, Darienne Dusi, and Rachel Pastor, great-nephews, Travis, Aidan, Hunter, Ethan, Trigger, Jackson, Justice, Dane, Christopher, and Dylan, great-nieces, Charlie, Joie, Oakleigh and Sophia, brothers-in-law, John (Alene) Pastor and Greg (Lori) Pastor, sisters-in-law, Adrienne (Joe) Dusi, Coleen (Jerry) McCay, and Maureen (Ricky) Bean, aunts, Eleanor Pohorilak, Alice Bertok, and Mary Lundberg, and his dogs, Gunnar and Loki.

Harold W. Fuller

August 16, 2017 |

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

Harold W. "Pete" Fuller, age 90, of Clairton, and formerly of Elizabeth passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Southwestern Nursing Center. He was a retired mechanic for Hercules Inc. in Jefferson Hills. An Army veteran serving in the South Pacific during World War II, he was a member of Olivet United Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth.

Ellen A. Hildenbrand

August 16, 2017 |

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

Ellen A.  Hildenbrand, 65, of North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017, after a brief illness.

Glendora Broadie Harris

August 15, 2017 |

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

Glendora Broadie Harris, 70 years old of North Versailles, formerly of Cheswick, Pennsylvania, departed this life Saturday, August 12, 2017 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.

Keath Dien

August 15, 2017 |

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

Keath Dien, 74, of Turtle Creek, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.

Daniel C. Thornton

August 15, 2017 |

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

Daniel C. Thornton, age 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday August 13, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

Florence Madeline Baker

August 15, 2017 |

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

Florence Madeline Baker, 96, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at The Grove of Irwin.

Lee J. Wojcik

August 15, 2017 |

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

Lee J. Wojcik, 63 of Boston, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born December 3, 1953 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leo Julius and Constance Jean Witte Wojcik. Lee attended the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport and was a 1971 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. He was a Tool and Die maker by trade and most recently retired from Dyer Industries because of his courageous battle with cancer. He loved golfing and was a motorcycle enthusiast. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Lori Bergmann Wojcik. Father of Benjamin Wojcik of Jefferson Hills and Zachary (Brianne) Wojcik of Lexington, SC. Grandfather to be of Mila Grace Wojcik due to arrive in October. Siblings Kenneth Wojcik of Port Vue, Cynthia McCracken of North Huntingdon, Raymond Wojcik of Sebring, FL, and Gregory (Connie) Wojcik of Virginia. Uncle to 17 nieces and nephews and 23 great-nieces and nephews.

Genevieve Scholastica Grese

August 15, 2017 |

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

Genevieve Scholastica Grese, 87, of Pittsburgh, died Sunday, August 13, 2017 at home. She was born May 1, 1930 in Glassport and was the daughter of the late Ignatius and Anna Rakowicz Jaskolski. She retired from Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh after 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her son, David Yesensky who died July 4, 2007. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Donna Yesensky of North Versailles, grandchildren, Aaron (Denise) Yesensky of Vanderbilt, Jason (Jenn) Yesensky of North Versailles, and Genevieve (John Smith) Yesensky of East McKeesport, great-grandson, Dillon Yesensky, sisters-in-law, Marge Jaskolski of Porter, IN,, and Frances Jaskolski of Glassport, and many nieces and nephews.