James Panchura

July 14, 2017 |

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

James "Scotty" Panchura, age 54, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at home. He was a truck driver for Lehigh Hanson in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Teamsters 249 and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Road King and spending time with his granddaughters and family. 

Dolores F. Spinneweber

July 14, 2017 |

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

Dolores F. "Boots" (Caster) Spinneweber, age 87, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She retired as a cafeteria worker at Jefferson Hospital. A member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, she was a former aide at William Penn Elementary School and enjoyed square dancing.

Mercedes H. Boyer

July 14, 2017 |

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

Mercedes H. Boyer, age 97, of West Mifflin, died July 12, 2017, at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg.  Born June 13th, 1920, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Agnes (Coyle) Dunlay and the wife of the late J. Edward Boyer. Mercedes (Gram) was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Jeffery Paul Yarborough

July 13, 2017 |

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

Jeffery Paul Yarborough, age 58 of Midland, Texas passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 in Port Vue after having fought a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, January 19, 1959 and is the son of Ocie “Jack” Yarborough of Port Vue and the late Janet P. Glasser Yarborough Swank.  

Brianna Dawn Bell

July 13, 2017 |

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

Katherine Elizabeth Kaylor

July 13, 2017 |

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

Katherine Elizabeth Kaylor, 102, of White Oak, died Tuesday July 11, 2017. She was born November 24, 1914 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ed and Katherine Kubanick. She was the wife of the late Edwin Gilbert Kaylor who died July 1, 2005. She was a member of the Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church, White Oak. Katherine is survived by her son, Edwin D. (Flo) Kaylor of McKeesport and daughter, Karen Shablik of North Huntingdon, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, daughter-in-law, Mildred Kaylor of North Huntingdon, nieces and nephews.

Stephanie M. (Allen) Ashley

July 13, 2017 |

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

Jean E. Obusek

July 13, 2017 |

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

Jean E. Obusek, 88, of White Oak, died Monday July 10, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1929 in Port Vue, and was the daughter of the late Waclaw and Helen Murawka Grabowski. She was the wife of the late Joseph Paul Obusek who died December 20, 1993. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, where she volunteered at the yearly summer festival. She was also a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and Jednota. Jean retired from Minerva Bakery in McKeesport and had also worked for Stratigos in White Oak. She is survived by her sons, Gary J. (Kellie) Obusek of Millville, Delaware and Kenneth A. (Michele) Obusek of White Oak, sister, Irene Ramski of White Oak, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Ronald Spencer, Sr.

July 13, 2017 |

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

Ronald Spencer, Sr., 72, years old of Haleiwa, Hawaii, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at home.

Thomas E. Styche

July 13, 2017 |

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

Thomas E. Styche, age 71, of Weedville, and formerly of Buena Vista, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at home. He retired after more than 30 years as a plant manager for Elizabeth Carbide Components in Latrobe. An Army veteran serving during Vietnam, he was a life member and past chief of Buena Vista Fire Co. and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was a charter member of the Elizabeth Twp. Sportsmen's Club, and a member of the American Legion in Weedville, Masonic Polaris Lodge 375 in McKeesport, and the Sinnemahoning, Mosquito Creek and Ridgeway sportmen's clubs. 

Cheryl A. Whoolery

July 12, 2017 |

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

Cheryl A. Whoolery, age 61 of Port Vue, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on July 21, 1955, the daughter of the late Milton E. and Antionette Bazzone Whoolery.

Ingeborg "Bobbi" Baylor

July 12, 2017 |

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

Ingeborg “Bobbie” Baylor, age 91 of West Mifflin, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017.  She was born in Hamburg, Germany on October 9, 1925 and is the daughter of the late Carl and Lina Hochstetter Mueller.  She was the wife of the late George A. Baylor.  She was a chemist for the Pennsylvania Water Company and also taught German and English at the high school level. She is survived by her son, Mark J. Baylor of Lewistown, PA, daughters, Penny (Kent) Hammer of Houston, Texas, Robin (Fred) Capp of Littleton, Colorado, Wendy (James) Walton of Pittsburgh; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

Francis M. Zovko, Sr.

July 12, 2017 |

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

Francis M. Zovko, Sr., age 87 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born October 21, 1929 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Joseph M. and Julia (Ciker) Zovko.  

Walter Strauss

July 12, 2017 |

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

Walter Strauss, age 73 of North Huntingdon, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.  Born October 7, 1943 in Glassport, he was a son of the late Walter (Mariel) and Mazie Strauss.

Irene Genevieve Balint

July 11, 2017 |

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

God called an angel home. Irene Genevieve Balint, age 91, of McKeesport, died July 10, 2017, after a brief yet fierce, battle with cancer. Born in McKeesport, November 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Mika Maykut and the wife of the late Stephen J. Balint. Irene was retired from the Internal Revenue Service, where she worked as a clerk. In her earlier years, she worked at Menzie Dairy.