Carl E. Short

September 21, 2017 |

By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

 

Carl E. Short, 54, of Greensburg, died Thursday September 15, 2017. He was born June 3, 1963, in McKeesport, a son of Larry Short and the late Dorothy Ann Taylor. Carl Short was an ordained minister and committed to community service and helping the lives of others.

 

The last years of his life were spent helping the lives of people suffering from addiction and mental illness, working with the Democratic Party to promote positive change, and ministering throughout the community. He was an excellent cook, a sharp dresser, and an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved to laugh, make others smile and laugh, and watch scary movies with his family and friends. He loved his children and his grandchildren dearly. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many relatives whom he loved.

 

Carl is survived by his seven children, Justin short and wife, Paula; Shamira Gelin and husband, Jean; KC Short, Shawn Short, Shakeem Short, Kelli Short, and Lamicah Short; four grandchildren, Jayden Gelin, Ava Gelin, Sophia Short, and Amara Gelin; his uncles James Taylor and Tony Taylor, their children and grandchildren; his aunts Brenda Lawrence and Shirley Weatherspoon, their children and grandchildren; his sister Kimberly Jones and her children, and his siblings, Herman Jordan, Gary Smith III, Lakitta Smith, Kimberly Jordan, Paul Baker, and Malik Smith, as well as many relatives too numerous to mention.

Ruth Ellen Jarrett

September 20, 2017 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Ruth Ellen Jarrett, age 83, of Munhall and formerly of Pitcairn, on Monday, Sept 18, 2017.

Martha Marie Hubans

September 20, 2017 |

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

Martha Marie Hubans, 85, of Lincoln Borough, died Sunday, September 17, 2017. She was born October 31, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Mary M. Banik Gajdzik. She was the wife of the late Stephen A. Hubans who died May 2, 2011. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and was also a member of the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church in McKeesport where she was the church's organist for 40 years. Martha owned and operated her own Beauty Shop at home. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Flister of West Mifflin and Marcy (Michael) Hall of Elizabeth Township, son, Robert J. (Judy) Hubans of Elizabeth Township, sister, Maryann (Mike) Palyo of Lincoln Borough, 4 grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Curtis E. Ilgen, Jr.

September 20, 2017 |

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

Curtis E. Ilgen, Jr., age 64 of Everette, Pennsylvania, died Friday, September 8, 2017.  He was born in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania on February 6, 1953, the son of the late Curtis E. Ilgen, Sr.

Clarence J. Bradford

September 20, 2017 |

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

Clarence J. Bradford, 68, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

Florence E. Johnson Hinkle

September 20, 2017 |

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

Duane G. Bradley

September 20, 2017 |

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

DUANE G. BRADLEY age 65, of Duquesne, on September 18, 2017. He was a son of the late George and Matilda (Kalan) Bradley. He was a former employee of US Steel Homestead Works and retired from Bakewell Corp. A member of Christ Lutheran Church, he was an avid golfer and for 15 years coached the Duquesne Little League and also umpired in the City Parks League and belonged to the Pittsburgh Umpire Association. He was the husband of the late Hazel (Carman) Bradley; father of Matthew Bradley, Heather Bradley and Joseph Bradley, Sr., all of Duquesne; grandfather of Joseph Bradley, Jr.; brother of Sherrie (Joseph) Kiss of Oakdale, George (Joy) Bradley of Mars and Faith (Keith) Edwards of West Mifflin. Visitation on Monday 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Pastor John Gropp, officiating. Burial will be in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Duquesne Youth Athletic Association, 12 S. Second St., Duquesne, PA 15110.

Derrek V. Haywood

September 20, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

DERREK V. HAYWOOD, 44, of Glassport, died Sept. 19, 2017.  He is the son of Art Haywood and Linda (the late William) Breitinger.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters Jessica (Jesse Ingram) Breitinger and Jamie (Mark Fairbaugh) Breitinger and nephew Nicholas Uhren.  Derrek was a member of the PNA in Glassport.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.

Mary S. Callaway Edwards

September 20, 2017 |

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

Mary S. Callaway Edwards, 82, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, departed this Earthly life September 14, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Regional Hospital.

Elva Louise Boissin

September 19, 2017 |

By L.M. Frye Funeral Home | Posted in: L.M. Frye Funeral Home

Elva Louise Boissin, 79, of Monongahela, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was born  April 28, 1938 in Manown, the daughter of Charles R. and Louise L. Staffen Cain, Sr.

Elva was a 1957 graduate of Monongahela High School. She was a lifetime member of the River Hill Church of Christ in Monongahela where she taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school, was involved in their youth group, active in the prayer chain and flea markets and was in charge of sending cards to church members for all occasions. Elva worked on the Honor Roll committee for the War Memorial that was erected on the church property. She was the family historian for the Staffen's and the Cain's. Elva loved to travel, enjoyed going to the Red Caboose, eating pizza and wings and loved being with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Louis Allen Boissin  with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage on October 3, 2016; three daughters, Nancy Tencer and husband Joe of California, Debbie Boissin of Fallowfield Township, Lynne Boissin of Forward Township; twin granddaughters, Merry Andrejchak and fiance' Chad Cyktor, Roxanne Lewis and husband Lance; great grandson, Jaxson Lewis; two brothers, Charles R. Cain, Jr. and wife Shirley and Raymond Cain both of River Hill.

Sandra L. Schuler

September 19, 2017 |

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

Sandra L. Schuler, age 67 of McKeesport, died Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on September 4, 1950, the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Virginia George Kyne. Sandra was an avid bowler and enjoyed bingo and puzzles. She loved animals, especially cats and birds. She is survived by her daughter Kim (Sara Stumme) Schuler of McKeesport, sister; Michelle Kyne of Port Vue, and many nieces and nephew.

Gerald "Coke" John Cola Sr.

September 19, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Gerald “Coke” John Cola Sr., 83, of Clairton, formerly of Glassport, passed away at home on Monday, September 18, 2017.  He was born September 15, 1934 in McKeesport to the late Pasquale and Irma Stipa Cola.  Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Elsie Germek Cola; sons, Gerald J. (Shari) Cola Jr. of Clairton, Gregory Cola of McKeesport; sister, Patricia (Angelo) Donofrio of Glassport; step-grandchildren, Jessica, Malarie, and Richard “R.J.”; step-great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Ian, Serenity, Alyssa, Colton, and Devlin. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, a veteran of the US Army, a retiree of Peoples Natural Gas Company’s Monongahela Office, enjoyed sports, high school football, gardening, collecting coins, spending time with his family and was an animal lover.  Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.  Interment will be private at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Marie (DePaolo) "Sissy" Bradich

September 19, 2017 |

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

Marie (DePaolo) "Sissy" Bradich, 80, of West Mifflin, died peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2017 in Sycamore Estates, Duquesne. Born May 15, 1937, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Nicolene (Vendetti) DePaolo. Beloved wife of the late Jacob T. Bradich, she is survived by a son, Jacob T. Bradich II of West Mifflin, a brother, Anthony DePaolo of Grafton, Ohio, and a sister, Josephine Tortorella of Dormont. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Victoria Bradich and a sister, Norma Kester.

Elaine M. Minnick

September 19, 2017 |

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

Elaine M. Minnick, 91, of McKeesport, died Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born August 12, 1926 in McKeesport and was the wife of 53 years to the late Oscar F. Minnick. She was a member of the former St. Mary's Catholic Church in McKeesport and was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Elaine loved crossword puzzles and Polka dancing. She is survived by her sons, John R. (Christy) Minnick of Phoenix, AZ, David P. (Jill) Minnick of White Oak, and granddaughter, Nicole L. Minnick of White Oak who was the apple of Grandma's eye, and nieces and nephews.

Robert "Bob" Terrance Jones

September 18, 2017 |

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

Robert "Bob" Terrance Jones, 64, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was born December 5, 1952 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William "Casey" Jones and the late Lenora Cuppett Jones McAllister. Bob was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and worked for ECOLAB. He was a member of F & AM Polaris Lodge # 375 and was a Volunteer Fireman for the Buena Vista Fire Co. He is survived by his wife, Terri Lynn Jordan Jones, sons, Scott Jones of Lincoln and Erik R. Jones of Elizabeth Township, brother, Ted (Kathleen) Jones of Andover, OH, aunt, Georgie Gallo of Pittsburgh, mother-in-law, Virginia Jordan of Elizabeth Township, brothers-in-law, Bruce (Joan) Jordan of McKeesport and Dale Jordan of Elizabeth Township, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.