March 16, 2017 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Marjorie G. Shiner Sykes, 80, passed away March 13, 2017 in Excela Health Westmorland with her family by her side. She ws born October 19,1936. She was the daughter of the late Edwin P. and Ilene (Irwin) Shiner. She was a retired Kindergarden teacher with 34 years of service in the McKeesport Area School District. She enjoyed spending her winters in Arizona and gardening in her yard at home. She will be missed by her loving husband William and brother Edwin P Shiner and wife Melanie and her sister Elayne P. Suskalo and husband Gene.
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March 16, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Carol D. May, 65, of Irwin, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh.
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March 15, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Russell Louis Goetz, 86, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born Saturday, May 31, 1930, to father, Herbert J. Goetz, and mother, Edith (Rotzsch) Goetz, in McKeesport, the third of three sons, following brothers, Raymond and Robert.
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March 15, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph J. “Jay” Kovacs, age 63 of McKeesport, passed away at home on March 14, 2017 surrounded by his family after a hard fought 12 year battle. Born February 16, 1954 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alberta (Spiegel) Kovacs and he was the loving husband of Patty (Mull) Kovacs for 43 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Amy (Mark) Myers and Joseph Kovacs; grandchildren, Jocelyn Kovacs, Olivia, Emily, and Brock Myers; sister, Kathy (Tom) Filotei; brother, John (Kim) Kovacs; aunt, Clara Mae Salem; sister-in-law, Ginna (John) Sowa and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Jay loved his Harley Davidson, fishing with family and friends, and was a jack of all trades who was always there to help someone in need. He worked for Volkswagen in the Quality Control Department and later as a Lab Technician at Cronimet Specialty Metals in Rochester. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. and on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at NOON in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
March 15, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Eleanor M. Sipkovich, age 91 of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in St. Anne's Home in Greensburg. Born July 31, 1925 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Zuska "Susan" (Boch) Terek.
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March 15, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward William Semcoski Jr., age 80, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at home. He was an Air Force veteran and a retired project manager for EMCI in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth and the Elizabeth Twp. Sportsmen's Club.
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March 15, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
RONALD T. HARDING, 76, of Glassport, died March 14, 2017. He is the son of the late Patrick and Dorothy Harding. He is the beloved husband of Diane (McClellan) Harding; father of Ronald W. (Maurene) Harding of Forward Twp., Jeremiah E. (Melissa) Harding of Glassport and Thomas W. Harding of Glassport; grandfather of Melissa (Dustin) Sayne, Thomas Harding, Joey Took, James Trainer, Harley (Justin)Massero and Desirae Harding ; great grandfather of Elana Jewel and Hunter Lee; brothers of Duane, Glen and Frank Harding and Debbie Willoshell, Kimberly Schaffner, Denise Twele, Linda Brewster and Darlene; also nieces and nephews.
Ron was retired from US Steel Irvin Works and was a member of AARP
Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral service will be held Sat. 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.
March 14, 2017 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Oscar "Little Pie" Underwood Jr. died March 11, 2017. He was born May 9, 1948. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. March 19 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, where service will be held at 11 a.m. March 20. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Twp.
March 14, 2017 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Stella M. (Stanoszek) Knapp, 98, of Duquesne, died peacefully Monday, March 13, 2017 at home. Born June 18, 1918 she was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Skrupa) Stanozsek and beloved wife of the late John D. Knapp. Mrs. Knapp was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne, a former member of court 871, Catholic Daughters of America, Holy Name Women's Guild, former treasurer of the Prince Humbert Club, Promoter of the Association of the Miraculous Medal, the Sacred Heart Club and a co founder of the Merry Maidens Card Club.
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March 14, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Gary G. Tomko, age 65, of East McKeesport died Saturday, March 11, 2017. Gary’s love for history and music will be remembered as well as his service to the citizens of Pennsylvania through his employment as a social worker for the PA Dept. of Human Services. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean E. (Duffy) Tomko, and his brother, Danny Tomko. Gary is survived by his father, Daniel T. Tomko of White Oak; son, Shawn Tomko of North Versailles; daughter, Jenifer (Jon Sava) Tomko of North Versailles; sister, Cheryl (Terry) Fox of White Oak; sister-in-law, Marcia Tomko; grandsons, Cody and Seth; two nieces and one nephew; one great niece and four great nephews.
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March 14, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Olga M. Hunt, 99, of West Mifflin died March 14, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Bodner. Wife of the late Walter Hunt. She is survived by her children Marsha (Buck) Willis, Carolyn (Russell) Opalko, and Laura (Rich) DiDomenico; brother Zoly Bodner; brother-in-law Ernest Robert Hunt; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Olga was a member of St. Elias Byzantine Church, former member of St. Mary's Byzantine Church. Funeral services and interment will be private. Arrangement by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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March 14, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Lillian Esteen Knights-Thomas, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Duquesne, passed away March 11, 2017 in Eklunta Estates Alaska. She was born August 18, 1928 in Macon Georgia to the late Rutha Bell Richardson-Hedgepath and the late Morgan Simmons, Jr.,
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March 14, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James R. “Chip” Collins, 78, of West Newton died Monday, March 13, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital. He was an Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He retired as a maintenance worker for the Pennsylvania American Water Co.
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March 14, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Lois J. Jackson, age 76 of McKeesport, died on March 12, 2017 at home. Born on December 13, 1940 in Bentleyville, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Louise (Cweirz) Sabo and the wife of the late William D. Jackson, Sr. Lois was a member of the Renzie Seniors, an avid reader and an animal lover who especially loved her cats, Paddington and Smitty. Lois is survived by her children, Cathy J. Jackson of West Homestead, William D. (Mary) Jackson, Jr. of North Attleboro, MA, Todd A. (Beth) Jackson of York, SC, and Kerri A. (Brian Byrd) Jackson of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, Brandi, Nikki (Danny), Alexandra, David, Jessica, Sarah (Wes), Danny (McKenzie), Olivia, Charlie and Ethan; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Brandon, Taylor, and Ally; siblings, Betty Miller of Downey, CA, Carl Sabo of Chillicothe, OH and John Sabo of Irwin; brother-in-law Carl Aston of Wilmerding; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lois is preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Julia Jackson; and her sister, Dolores Aston. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 1 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Private interment will be at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Carnegie Library of McKeesport at 1507 Library Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132 or to Gray Paws Sanctuary at 211 Arlington Ave., North Versailles, PA 15137 or www.graypaws.org. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
March 14, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Paul Vinton Kalp, 95, of Venetia, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Sunday March 12, 2017. He was born March 4, 1922 in Dravosburg to the late Ward and Margaret Berger Kalp. Paul was a loving husband, for 68 years, to the late Shirley Granger Kalp who passed away in 2013. He is survived by son, Richard Kalp of Brentwood; daughters, Karen (Mark) Wilds of Hanoverton, OH, Jean (Leo) Demeis of Venetia; sister, Nancy Shearer of Baltimore, MD; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Along with his parents and wife, Paul was preceded in death by sister, Eldora Fithian. He served in the US Marine Corp, retired from Westinghouse Electric where he was an Electrical Tester for 35 years, was a member of the Dravosburg United Methodist Church, a member of F&AM Masonic Lodge in McKeesport, and enjoyed tinkering with electrical inventions. Arrangements have been entrusted to I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Paul will be interred at Jefferson Memorial Park in Pleasant Hills following a service in their chapel presided by his son-in-law, Rev. Mark R. Wilds. At Paul’s request, all services will be private. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
