Richard J. Sharpless

March 17, 2017 |

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

Richard J. Sharpless, age 82, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at home. He was a retired manager for Allegheny Raw Materials (formerly SIMS Metal Management Co. and Charles Bluestone Co.) in Lincoln Borough. He was an Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War.

John F. Ogurchak, Jr.

March 17, 2017 |

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

John F. Ogurchak, Jr., age 69 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born February 11, 1948 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John F. Ogurchak, Sr. and Helen (Maksin) Ogurchak.

Ronald F. Wiesner

March 17, 2017 |

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

Mary Lou Maurer

March 17, 2017 |

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

Mary Lou Maurer, 77, of McKeesport, died Wednesday March 15, 2017. She was born April 2, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Louise T. Heil Harding. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Duquesne. Mary Lou worked for the McKeesport Elks and the Youghiogheny Country Club in Elizabeth Township. She is survived by daughters, Theresa (Frank) Yanosky of West Newton and Mary Obley of McKeesport, son, Lester E. Maurer, III., of McKeesport, sisters, Joanne Denne of West Mifflin, Dorothy (Glenn) Schmidt of Linesville, and Linda Harding of Liberty Borough, brothers, Robert R. Harding of McKeesport and Warren J. (Kathy) Harding of Chapel Hill, grandchildren, Melissa Brieck, Danielle Derdich McLaughlin, Jessica and Matthew Yanosky, Melanie Cerro, Myles Kelley, and Dustin and Dylan Obley, great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kirsten and Kylie McLaughlin, and Averyann Kelley, nieces and nephews.

Louis W. Bauer, Jr.

March 17, 2017 |

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

Louis W. Bauer, Jr., 78 of White Oak, passed away Wednesday March 15, 2017 surrounded by his children. He was born February 28, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of Kathleen Nurse Bauer of North Huntingdon and the late Louis Bauer. He was the husband of the late Jane Louise Crawford Bauer. Louis was a USMC Veteran and was a star quarterback from 1958-60 at Hofstra University. He retired from the J.C. Penney Company. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Amy (Andy) Guffey, Jaime (Bethany) Bauer, Jonathan (Wendi) Bauer and Jayson (Lynne) Bauer, grandchildren, Madison, Annabel, Andrew, Ava, and Joshua, nieces and nephews.

Daniel "Danny" Reese Williams

March 17, 2017 |

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

Daniel "Danny" Reese Williams, 70, of Greenock, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Danny's final days were spent surrounded by his family and close friends and listening to his favorite oldies and Gospel songs. Some of his more enjoyable days were spent sitting around a pot belly stove with his close buddies talking about backhoes, engines and old times. Danny also enjoyed NASCAR, dirt track car races, and Steeler's football, although he continually changed the TV channels.

Doris Spahr Keenan

March 17, 2017 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Doris Spahr Keenan, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Sycamore Estates, Duquesne, PA.

Eugene W. Heintz

March 16, 2017 |

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

Eugene W. Heintz, age 91 of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Riverside Nursing Center.  Born November 15, 1925 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Vankirk and Rachel Campbell.  

John R. Bender Sr.

March 16, 2017 |

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

John R. Bender Sr., age 82, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. He retired after 30 years as an operator for Port Authority in Pittsburgh and was a member of the Transit Authority Union #85. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in White Oak.

Marjorie G. Shiner Sykes

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.

Carol D. May

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.

Russell L. Goetz

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.

Joseph J. "Jay" Kovacs

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

Eleanor M. Sipkovich

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.

Edward William Semcoski Jr.

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.