Kenneth R. Brown, Sr.

August 01, 2017 |

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

Kenneth R. Brown, Sr., age 68 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Mt. Lebanon. Kenneth was born in Cumberland, MD on February 12, 1949 to Gladys (Kellie) Brown of McKeesport and the late David Chester Brown.

Dorothy J. "Holly" Serafin

August 01, 2017 |

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

Dorothy J. “Holly” Serafin, age 92 of White Oak, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017.  She was born in Cavittsville on August 7, 1924, the daughter of the late Chalmers and Rebecca George Holliday and the wife of the late Theodore “Whitey” Serafin.  

Bernard S. Daczkowski

July 31, 2017 |

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

Bernard S. Daczkowski, age 86 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born January 2, 1931 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Stanley and Lottie (Matykiewicz) Daczkowski. 

William F. Griffin

July 31, 2017 |

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

William F. Griffin, age 83, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired after 42 years as a financial advisor/accountant and co-owner of Griffin Financial Services in Millvale. He was a member of the National Society of Tax Professionals and HD Vest Brokerage, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo.

Sylvia E. (Schmidt) Potopenko

July 31, 2017 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Sylvia E. (Schmidt) Potopenko, 82, of Munhall, died peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at her daughter's home. Born July 6, 1935, in Munhall, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Ethel (Thompson) Schmidt. A retired telephone operator for AT&T and Bell Telephone, Mrs. Potopenko was a member of St. Gregory Orthodox Church of Homestead. Beloved wife of the late Paul P. Potopenko. She is survived by a daughter, Pamella (Regie) Solomon of Whitaker; a son, Paul (Vicky) Potopenko of Munhall; a brother, David Schmidt; a sister, Marjorie (Carl) Bechtol; brother in law, John Cafaro; five grandchildren, Paul (Andie), Justin, and Katey Potopenko, Seth Solomon, and Bradley (Nikki) Kester; two great grandchildren, Brody and Braxton Kester; and nieces and nephews.

Charles "Bucky" Edward Bradley

July 31, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Charles "Bucky" Edward Bradley, age 75, of Coulters, died on Saturday July 29, 2017 at home.

Donna Jean Cassidy

July 30, 2017 |

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

Donna Jean Cassidy, age 62, of West Newton, PA, died July 30, 2017 from a losing battle to breast cancer.

Mary Lou Kellar

July 29, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

MARY LOU KELLAR age 68, of West Mifflin, on July 27, 2017. She was a daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Cook) Szinai. Mary Lou was a cook and part owner of Salerno’s Pizza in West Mifflin. She loved being with her grandchildren, gardening and crocheting. Beloved wife of 51 years to Robert M. Kellar, Sr.; mother of Robert M. (fiancée Tammy Mehaffey) Kellar, Jr. of North Huntingdon, Maryanne (fiancé Keith Falchetti) Kohl of West Mifflin and Edward James Kellar of West Mifflin; grandmother of Brittnie Kohl, Paige Kohl, Logan Kellar, Aubrey Kellar and London Kellar; sister of Judith (Thomas) Stoyanoff of West Mifflin, Theresa (Robert) Connelly, Jr. of McKeesport, Bernadette (Charles) Malos of Murrysville and the late George, James and Margaret “Peggy” Szinai. Friends and family are invited to a memorial visitation on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, their 51 st wedding anniversary, from 10-11 a.m. at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300.

Elizabeth Pallay

July 29, 2017 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Elizabeth Pallay, 97, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Kane Regional Center.  Born July 17, 1920 in Export Mine, Washington County, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther Feke Pallay.  She was a partner of the former Pallay’s Alleys in McKeesport, was a member of the Free Hungarian Reformed Church of McKeesport and attended activities at Community Life.  She is survived by her nephew, William S. Brindza of Lucedale, MS and was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Pallay Martin and Mary Pallay Brindza.  A service will be held Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the Free Hungarian Reformed Church, 101 University Drive, McKeesport, PA  15132 with the Rev. Daniel Borsay officiating.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.  The family suggests contributions to her church or The Intersection.

June E. Bauman Walsh

July 29, 2017 |

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

June E. Bauman Walsh, age 85, of McKeesport, died July 29, 2017. Born in McKeesport Hospital on July 1, 1932. Daughter of the late Charles R. and Hannah M. Barr Bauman. Wife of the late Thomas Walsh, Jr. and sister of the late Doris, Charles, Ida, and Harry. 

Russell C. Fretz

July 29, 2017 |

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

Russell C. Fretz, age 47 of Port Vue, passed away in his home on Friday, July 28, 2017.  Born December 29, 1969 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Robert H. and Jerene M. (Conrad) Fretz.  

Richard L. Seibel

July 28, 2017 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Richard L. Seibel, 61, of West Mifflin, died suddenly on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Born July 19, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Howard and Dorothy (Bogdan) Seibel. Mr. Seibel was a self employed contractor. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Witkowski) Seibel, the proud and loving father of Adam (Amber) Seibel, Jesse (Ashley) Seibel, and Sommer (Donald) Stubenrauch. He is also survived by a brother, Timothy Seibel; a sister, Karen Benvin; seven grandchildren, Aubrey, Ty, Callie and Parker Seibel, Ian and Gunnar Stubenrauch, and Hurley Williams.

Mildred M. Maderic Verner

July 28, 2017 |

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

Mildred M. Maderic Verner, 101, of McKeesport, formerly of East McKeesport, died Tuesday July 25, 2017. She was born October 23, 1915 in McKeesport a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Chorda) Maderic and was also preceded in death by her daughter Mary Elizabeth Kislak and sisters Rose Bretcko and Dorothy Klimchak. She is survived by her grandchildren Alexis (Sean) Raynak and Troy (Susan) Kislak both of Monroeville; great grandson Jameson Raynak, and nephews David and Richard Bretcko and John Klimchak. Mildred was formerly an active member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, McKeesport, and a retired housekeeper for McKeesport Hospital and the late Dr. Harry Hackman of East McKeesport.

Dorothy C. Matykavisch

July 27, 2017 |

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

Dorothy C. Matykavisch, age 88 of White Oak, died Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was born in Uniontown on September 28, 1928, the daughter of the late Urban J. and Barbara A. Gregoric Pecil. Dorothy was a member of the White Oak American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband Anthony D. Matykavisch; sons, Christopher “Bamm Bamm” Matykavisch of White Oak and Donald Matykavisch of Butler, PA. She was preceded in death by her sisters and brother.

Dorothy Balawajder

July 27, 2017 |

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

Dorothy Balawajder of North Huntingdon passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Steve and Elizabeth Katrincsak Geary and the wife of the late Chester Balawajder. She is survived by brother, Jack (Joann) Geary of White Oak, nieces and nephews.