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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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July 27, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Katherine “Katie” Richel, 92, of Glassport, formerly of Port Vue & Liberty Boro, passed away at Southwestern Nursing Home in West Mifflin on Thursday July 27, 2017. She was born April 29, 1924 in McKeesport to the late Paul and Bertha Tkatch. Katherine was the loving wife, for 52 years, of James Harry Richel who passed away in 1983. She is survived by daughter, Marjorie Deliman of Glassport; son, James Richel of Glassport; 5 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents and husband, Katherine was preceded in death by sisters, Ann & Elizabeth and brothers, Paul & Mike. She was a member of St. Nicholas Church in McKeesport and enjoyed playing bingo. Arrangements have been entrusted to E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 26, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Ruthie Mae Smelley Kirkland Martin, 78, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.
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July 26, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Irene “Rene” Austin, 91, longtime resident of Glassport, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2017 at Overlook Green Personal Care Home in Whitehall. She was born April 22, 1926 in Rankin to the late Michael and Annie Siri Yobak. Irene was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Charles W. Austin who passed away in 2007. She is survived by children, Deborah (Rege) Ford of North Strabane, Chuck (Tracey) Austin of North Huntingdon, Cheryl Austin of Highland Park, and Jim (Laurie) Austin of Elizabeth. Irene was the proud grandmother to grandsons, Patrick (Kara) Ford, Matthew Ford, Joel Austin, Jordan Austin, Seth Austin and Grant Austin. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy (Dan) Justice of Ft. Washington, MD and dog Sari. Along with her parents and husband, Irene was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Yobak, Ann Veronick; and brother Andrew Yobak. She was an avid reader, loved spending time with her late husband at Playland Campgrounds in Cochranton, enjoyed fishing for walleye and bass at Tamarack Lake, and enjoyed playing cards. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Judes Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N Linden St, Duquesne, PA 15110. Family and friends will be received on Friday July 28, 2017 from 2 – 6 pm at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Round Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 25, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Ida (Korap) Pecora, age 97 of McKeesport, died July 23, 2017 at William Penn Care Center. Born December 21, 1919 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Godek) Korap and wife of the late Andrew J. Pecora, Sr.
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July 25, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Joyce I. Beers, 77, of Rillton, died Saturday July 22, 2017. She was born August 4, 1939 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Wilbert W. and Gladys V. Dingman. She was a graduate of Hampton High School Class of 1957 then worked for the Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C. where she met her husband of 59 years Harold J. Beers. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children Wendy A. (David W.) Henderson of Greensburg, Renia J. Peddicord (Paul O’Brien) of Irwin, and David R. (Gretchen L.) Beers of Rillton; her grandchildren Jennifer N. (Emily Pittman) Peddicord, Juliana E. Henderson, Nicholas H. Beers, and Alexandra D. Beers; her great grandchildren Tanner, Noah, Jake, and Grace; siblings David (Norma) Dingman of Gibsonia, Edward Dingman of Pittsburgh, William (Kim) Miller of Nettie, WV, and Kathryne (John) Docherty of Allison Park as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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July 25, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Margaret (Peggy) Bitton, age 90, of West Newton, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.
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July 24, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward L. Lyons, 85, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at home. He was born January 4, 1932 in Coulter and was the son of the late Thomas P. Lyons, Sr., and the late Gertrude Weber Lyons. Edward was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park and the White Oak American Legion. He was a US Navy Veteran and was a retired Stereotyper for the former McKeesport Daily News. He is survived by his twin daughters, Denise L. (Dr. James) McCloy of Mount Pleasant and Darlene (Dr. Tod) Marion of Beaver, grandchildren, Brett (Melissa) Marion, Samantha (Yuli) Marion, Nathan (Lauren) Marion, Michael (Stephanie) McCloy, Ryan McCloy, Jeffrey (Jennifer) McCloy, Jennifer (Timothy) King, Jason McCloy, Kristopher (Mandy) Lyons, Alan (Laura) Beck, Jennalee (Paul) Nguyen, Brianna Beck and Miranda Beck, great-grandchildren, Mila and Parker Marion, Makson McCloy, Jordan and Chase McCloy, Sierra Lyons, and Aryanna and Declan Beck, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, Judy Lyons of North Huntingdon, and Ruth Lyons of Coulter, and special neighbors, Art and Judy Bisig.
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July 24, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Rita Mae Campbell, age 81 of Dravosburg, died July 24, 2017 at Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation in Squirrel Hill. Born May 22, 1936 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Mackinac) Winkelvoss. She is survived by her children, Vikki Campbell of Irwin, Tim (Gail) Campbell of North Huntingdon and Chris (Mark Young) Campbell of Davenport, FL; former husband, Donald A. Campbell; grandchildren, Evan Campbell, Angel Campbell-Young and Timmy Campbell-Young; siblings, Albert Winkelvoss of Atlanta, GA, George (Laurie) Winkelvoss of Canonsburg and Valerie (Richard) Traumer of Woodbridge Court, CT. Rita's most memorable and cherished moments were those spent with family, friends and her beloved Indian Ringneck Parakeet, Sweet Pea. She was very talented and creative and enjoyed time in her craft room making personal gifts and mementos for those she loved. Rita enjoyed playing Bingo and cards, and was an active member of Lifespan Senior Citizen Center in McKeesport. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Blessing Service will be Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Father Kevin Dominik will officiate. Burial will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
