Salene Denise Jones

October 25, 2016 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Salene Denise Jones, 62, died Oct. 23, 2016. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 28 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery & Mausoleum, North Versailles Twp. http://www.tuniefuneralhome.com/

Jane Laska

October 24, 2016 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Jane Laska, age 98 of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Walden's View Senior Living in North Huntingdon. Born January 21, 1918 in Wishaw, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas S. and Annie (Bell) Cowie, and loving wife of the late Steve A. Laska. Jane was a lifetime member of the Kephart United Methodist Church and loved to spend time with her church family. She worked for the McKeesport Area School District as a cafeteria worker where she was the head baker for over 30 years.

David A. Russell

October 24, 2016 |

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

David A. Russell, age 60, of McKeesport, died October 22, 2016.

Duane Paul Kiester

October 24, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Duane Paul Kiester, 43, of Clairton passed away at home on Saturday, October 22, 2016.  He was born in McKeesport March 12, 1973 to the late Butch and Arlene Martin Kiester.

Vaughn K. Gongaware

October 23, 2016 |

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

Vaughn K. Gongaware, age 62 of North Huntingdon died October 21, 2016. He was born April 5, 1954 in Wilkinsburg, Pa, a son of the late Glenn and Betty Brinker Gongaware. Vaughn was the owner/operator of Fox's Pizza in Jeannette. He also enjoyed farming. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Barry "Bud" Gongaware, a sister, Patty Gongaware Gratton. He is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy Conway Gongaware, two sons, Josh and Alec, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa. on Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to The Cholangio Carcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400, Suite 510, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84096. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

Rosemarie (Paterra) Ruta

October 23, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Rosemarie (Paterra) Ruta, 82, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport. Born on Feb. 10, 1934, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Falco and Laura (Rattanni) Paterra and the wife of Guerrino A. Ruta Sr. Rosemarie was retired from the former Bell Atlantic Corp., where she was a member of Bell Telephone Pioneers. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish, where she was active with Christian Mothers, Bible Study Group, St. Anthony Novena and The Divine Mercy Prayers.

Margaret (Peg) Barowich

October 23, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Margaret (Peg) Barowich, age 84, of Virginia, formerly of Port Vue, died on October 18, 2016, at Mary Washington Hospice, in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Born October 11, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Martha (Hupple) Kurtzrock and the wife of the late Theodore “Teddy” Barowich, who died May 19, 2010.

Margaret was retired after working for many years throughout her life, but her greatest joy was caring for her family.

Darlene L. Ryan

October 22, 2016 |

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

Darlene L. Ryan, age 75, of Duquesne, died Thursday, October 20, 2016. She was born in White Oak on August 9, 1941, the daughter of the late Louis Lewis and Bertha (Kustra) Dillinger. Darlene worked for the Allegheny County Police for 36 years as an evidence technician. She was predeceased by her loving companion Theodore Jasko of 37 years and is survived by four children; Debbie Ryan of McKeesport, Cheryl Ryan of Blakeslee, PA, and Chuck Ryan of Blakeslee, PA, Kelli Ryan of West Mifflin; grandchildren, Brandon Ryan-Lorenz, Meghan Koziel, Samantha Franz, Jillian Franz, and Kayli Chapman; sisters, Carol (Jimmy) Levins of Florida, Shannon Lee Taylor of California, and Marianne Lewis of White Oak.

Friends and family will be received at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Monday October 24^th from 3-7 pm. A blessing service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Father Joseph Grosko officiating.

Remembrances may be made to Jamie’s Dream Team, http://jamiesdreamteam.myfastsite.net. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

Ruth McCombs

October 22, 2016 |

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

Ruth McCombs, age 90, of McKeesport, died on Friday October 21, 2016. She was born in Amberg, Germany on December 28, 1925 and is the daughter of the late Johan and Nancy Demmler Neunteufel. She was a homemaker, loved to knit and crochet beautiful afghans, participated in senior aerobics, and was a member of AARP and SOAR.

She is survived by daughter; Mary (Michael) Kerston of White Oak, son; Walter McCombs of McKeesport, grandchildren; Dana Kerston (Edward Carr) of Liberty Boro, Michael A. (Nikki) Kerston of McKeesport, great-grandchildren; Seth Olinsky, Noah Kirsch, and Devalyn Kerston, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roy D. McCombs, sisters; Maria Feil, Paula Tausch, Elizabeth Neunteufel, and Ann Mueller, and daughter-in-law; Rayna McCombs.

Friends and family will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Tuesday October 25th from 2-5 pm. Services will follow at 5 pm. in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

Megan M. Laver

October 22, 2016 |

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

Megan M. Laver, 31, of Irwin, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at her home.

Nick Novak Jr.

October 21, 2016 |

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

Nick Novak Jr., 83 and 5 1/2, of Duquesne, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at home. He was born April 19, 1928, in Duquesne, son of the late Nicholas and Anna (Magdic) Novak. He was a retired schoolteacher from the Duquesne School District, and was the boys and girls junior high basketball coach. He was a member of the St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II. He was a Golden Gloves boxer while in the service, and later boxed professionally under the name of Eddie Polo. He later boxed in Madison Square Garden and the University of Miami, from which he graduated. He belonged to the SNF Lodge No. 76 in Duquesne. He enjoyed going to his summer home in Ligonier, and traveling to Florida. He was one of the winningest coaches in the Heritage Serbian Basketball Tournament. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Lorraine M. (Campbell) Novak. He was the father of Sandra Wickerham, West Middlesex, Nick E. (Lori) Novak, Murrysville, and Elizabeth "Beth" (Stephen) Kracinovsky, of Duquesne. He was the loving grandfather of Howard "Buddy" Wickerham, Kriss (Jason) Wickerham-Rusiewicz, Chase Wickerham, Nicholas (fiancee Brianne) Novak, Alex Novak, Ian Kracinovsky, and Colin (fiancee Tessa Marie) Kracinovsky; great-grandfather of Kenzie Rusiewicz. Brother of the late Steven J. (surviving spouse Susie Dixon Novak), the late Jane (late John) Plake, and the late George Novak; Brother-in-law of Shirley (Chuck) Heasley, of North Huntingdon, and also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation is from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at  MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, William B. Schleifer, supervisor, William Brian Schleifer, Funeral Director. A Pomen service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, with the Very Rev. Stevo Rocknage officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Sava Scholarship Fund.

John E. Qualters

October 21, 2016 |

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

John E. Qualters, age 84, of Liberty Boro, died Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was born on April 22, 1932, the son of the late Frank J. and Esther (Rudeen) Qualters.

Edward A. "Tony" McTurner

October 21, 2016 |

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

Edward A. "Tony" McTurner, 50 of McKeesport, peacefully transitioned October 20, 2016 at home.

Richard Leroy “Juicy" Ford IV

October 21, 2016 |

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

Richard Leroy “Juicy" Ford IV, 48, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, peacefully transitioned October 18, 2016 in the comfort of his home.

Eleanor Hancharik

October 21, 2016 |

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

Eleanor Hancharik, age 92, of Versailles Boro, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 21, 2016. Eleanor was born in McKeesport on January 30, 1924 to her parents the late Alexander and Frances Brooks. She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport.