July 11, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Walter Edward “Lurge” Zamko, 91, of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born May 18, 1926, in Duquesne, to the late Michael and Tillie Kaniecki Zamko. Walter was a loving husband of 51 years to the late Gertrude “Do Do” Janci Zamko who passed away in 2003. He is survived by daughters, Pam Zamko Kaska of West Newton, Joy Zamko (Howard) Galliford of Millerville, MD; grandchildren, Drew & Amber Kaska, and Lindzey, Amanda & Patrick Galliford; great-grandchild, Viera Joy Galliford. Along with his parents and wife, Walter was preceded in death by daughter, Mary Zamko; sisters, Julia Kish, Mary Zamko, Frances Zamko; and brother, Anthony Zamko. He served in the US Army in WWII in Germany, worked as a Millwright for US Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin for over 40 years, enjoyed traveling, being a handyman, boating and spending time with his grandchildren. Family and friends will be received from 4 – 7 pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 432 N 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A mass will take place at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 460 Reed Street, Clairton, PA 15025 on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 10:00 am, presided by Charles Baptiste, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 11, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Arnold Armond “Spider” Rondinelli, 82, a well-known jazz musician from Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born February 5, 1935 in Clairton to the late Anthony and Angeline Macioce Rondinelli. Along with his loving wife of 41 years, Georgina, he is survived by son, Michael (Paula) Rondinelli of Louisville, KY; grandsons Jared and Avery; brother, Naz (Elsie) Rondinelli of San Diego, CA. Along with his parents, Spider was preceded in death by sister Marlene Decima. After graduating from high school in 1953, he worked his first job as a musician at the Point Vue Hotel in Brentwood. In 1960, Spider was drafted and spent two years in the service with the 113th Army Band, based at Fort Knox, Ky. After his discharge in 1962, he returned to Pittsburgh but was itching to hit the road and went to Chicago. Spider returned to Pittsburgh for a bit and moved on to St. Thomas for more than 4 years but, as usual, returned to Pittsburgh to do what he loved. "Jazz is going to save the world," he said. "Jazz music has given me security. I have done nothing else in my life. My father wanted me to be a tap dancer, but I preferred to play the music that made me want to dance." Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 11:00 am. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 10, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward J. "Poco" Malack, 55, of Irwin, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday July 8, 2017. He was born March 4, 1962 in Braddock and was the son of Patricia A. Kain Malack of White Oak, and the late Edward R. Malack who died January 26, 2015. Poco worked for Walmart in North Versailles and had previously worked for the Marriott Corporation in Maryland and Tramps in Pittsburgh. He was a 1980 graduate of Serra Catholic High School and attended Mount Union College where he played football. He was also a graduate of Community College of Allegheny County. Poco was an avid runner and participated in many Triathlons. He enjoyed family, friends, music and playing pool.
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July 10, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Urszula I. Ptak, age 69 of North Versailles, died Monday, July 10, 2017. She was born in Poland on June 2, 1948 and is the daughter of Benedykt and Lucja Fatz Kubera.
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July 10, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Randy G. Miller, age 55 of West Mifflin and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Born August 29, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George L. and Sarah M. (Smith) Miller.
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July 10, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Dolores M. Husok, 88, of McKeesport, PA, passed away at Royalton Manor on Thursday, July 6, 2017.
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July 10, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Martha Ann Baker, 80, formerly a resident of Dravosburg for 35 years, passed away at Miller Farm Place in Dayton OH, on Thursday, July 6, 2017. She was born August 27, 1936 in McKeesport to the late Richard T. and Charlotte E. Riley Jones. Martha was the loving wife of the late James Ralph Baker who passed away in 2014. She is survived by son, James R. (Robin Soriano) Baker of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Jennifer (Christopher Helman) Spencer of Springfield, OH, Joshua (Alli) Baker of Huber Heights, OH, Jessica (Joseph) Katchur of Liberty Boro, Houston Baker of Glassport; great-grandchildren, Nickole, Brandon, & Cody Burkey, Luke Spencer, Joshua Baker, Mika & Adriana Katchur, Ronan Baker; sister Sandra (Edward) Tarle of San Juan Capistrano, CA; brother Jack (Tina) Jones of Dravosburg. Along with her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by brother Richard Jones. Martha was a graduate of Glassport High School, was employed by Hills Department Store in West Mifflin and as a School Crossing Guard in Dravosburg. Family and friends will be received Wednesday July 12, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday July 13, 2017 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pleasant Hills. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 09, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Ronald A. McIntosh, 65, of Hobe Sound, FL, formerly of North Versailles, died Sunday July 2, 2017. He was born June 8, 1952 in Duquesne, a son of Esther L. (McBride) McIntosh of North Versailles and the late William D. McIntosh and was also preceded in death by a brother Richard D. McIntosh. Ron was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, a retired jet engine mechanic for Pratt & Whitney and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to his mother he is survived by his brother William D. McIntosh Jr. and his wife Daryl of Avonmore and nieces and nephews.
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July 09, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Dennis M. O’Brien, 84, of North Versailles, died at home Saturday July 8, 2017. He was born August 14, 1932 in North Braddock, a son of the late Michael E. and Elizabeth M. (Yussen) O’Brien. Dennis served in the U.S. Army, then did his apprenticeship at Westinghouse Electric and retired as vice president of manufacturing and engineering, tool and die maker, with Precise Metals & Plastics, North Versailles. He also owned and operated Mold Polishing Inc. for ten years. Dennis enjoyed coaching when his children played sports and also enjoyed stained glass, gardening, and landscaping. He was an avid golfer and a member of S & A golf league. He is survived by his wife of over 56 years, Sue Ann (Gobbel) O’Brien; his children Patrick D. O’Brien of Delaware, OH, Timothy S. (Patti A.) O’Brien of Peachtree City, GA, and Kelly S. O’Brien of North Versailles; his grandchildren Shawn P. Michael P. (Tia), Casey J. ,Shane P., and Elizabeth A. O’Brien; sisters Patricia E. Davis of Verona and Noreen M. (Jack) Watkins of Upper Saint Clair; also many nieces and nephews.
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July 09, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Evelyn M. Clark, 96, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 to be with her loved ones who went before her. She was born July 10, 1920 to the late George and Anna Klein Algas. In addition to her parents, Evelyn has been reunited with her loving husband of 58 years, the late Kenneth A. Clark, brother Edward Algas and grandson Jason Clark. She is survived by her three children; Cheryl D.(Bill) McKenna of Irwin, Kenneth R. Clark of New Market, Virginia, and Keith D. (Bethanne) Clark of Elizabeth.
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July 09, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Francis J. Chandler, 89, of Glassport died July 6, 2017. He is the son of the late Adam and Cecilia (Nicikowski) Chlystek. Beloved husband of Dolores (Moritz) Chandler, in which they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on June 15th. He is survived by his children Joseph (Mitzie) Chandler of MN, David (Kathie) Chandler of Chippewa, PA, James (Patti) Chandler of Greensburg,PA, and Mary Ann (David) Pohill of Richeyville, PA; grandchildren Stacy (Ryan) Rhoads, Stephanie (Stan) Marinos, Jennifer (Brian) Stepp, Valerie (Luke) Eckley, David (Amy) Chandler, Nickolas (Jess) Chandler, Jesse (Courtney) Chandler, Joshua (Dominique) Chandler, Matt (Celine) Weaver, Mandy (Shawn) Weaver, Josh Weaver, Lindsey Rohrer, and Rachael (Steve) Fiedler; great-grandchildren Caden, Brayden, Racquel, Rayce, Ava, Bria, Kyla, Gage, Garrett, Brooke, Hannah, David, Hunter, Katelyn, Gavin, Aubrey, Jude, Brennen, Skyler, Everleigh, and Evelynn; brother John Chlystek of McKeesport; also nieces and nephews.
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July 09, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary "Dolly" Magdaline McGuire, age 74 of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2017 in John J. Kane Regional Center, McKeesport. Born September 6, 1942 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Bivacqua) DeGrazia.
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July 09, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jessica L. Cooper-Carter, age 36 of Moon Township died July 7, 2017 at Sewickley Valley Hospital. She was born July 24, 1980 in Rochester, Pa., a daughter of Austin and Valerie LaBach Cooper. Jessica was a 1980 graduate of Moon High School. She enjoyed writing poetry and loved animals. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Carter in 2016. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, Ethan and one brother, Christopher. Friends and family will gather on Thursday, July 13 from 2-4 p.m. followed by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 4:00. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangments. Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
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July 07, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Patty Lou (Gardner) Piovesan, age 86 of North Huntingdon died July 7, 2017 at UPMC East, Monroeville. She was born July 3, 1931 in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Audrey Jones Gardner. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. and one sister, Carol Farmer. She is survived by a niece Lori Cimino and a nephew Barry Farmer and his wife Sandy, brother in law, Sam Farmer. Patty's request was for a private viewing. Friends may gather at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park Chapel for a service on Monday at 11a.m. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, North Huntingdon in charge of arranegments. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
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July 07, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
August A. “Auggie” “Gus” Stinner, age 92 of White Oak, died July 7, 2017 at Southwestern Healthcare Center.
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