Carl L. Loughner

January 23, 2017 |

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

Carl L. Loughner, 85, of North Huntingdon, celebrated his 85th birthday on Friday and passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home.

Marilyn Y. "Molly" Bowen

January 22, 2017 |

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

Marilyn Y. "Molly" (Niskosky) Bowen, age 90, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday January 21, 2017, at Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp.

Kathern P. Brulja

January 22, 2017 |

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

Kathern P. Brulja, age 93 of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin.  Born March 13, 1923 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ljubic) Brulja.

Paul Keenan

January 22, 2017 |

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

Paul Keenan, age 84, of White Oak died on Saturday January 21, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on October 11, 1932 and is the son of the late James and Gladys Jordan Keenan. He retired from USS National Tube as an engineer and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member at St. Angela Merici Church, the Croatian Club in Versailles, 6th ward EBA Club in McKeesport, and the White Oak America Legion Post 701. He was the former senior vice commander of the East McKeesport VFW post 8430, and past governor of the former Moose Club in McKeesport.

He is survived by his wife; Dolores DiPerna Keenan, step-sons; Paul (Linda) Skalski of West Mifflin, Peter (Cynthia) Skalski of Essex, MD, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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 January 24th from 4 pm until 8 pm. Services will be on Wednesday January 25th at 9:30 am in the funeral home chapel with Father Kevin Dominik officiating. Burial will follow. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com 

Kevin R. Brown

January 22, 2017 |

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

Kevin R. Brwon age 55, West Mifflin on January 19, 2017. He was born October 14, 1961 in Atlantic City, NJ. He was a son of Hugh Brown, Jr. of West Mifflin and the late Mildred (Radosevich) Brown. He was a laborer, he enjoyed fishing, surfing being with his family, especially his grandchildren. Beloved husband of 11 years to Marsha (Gougler) Brown; stepfather of Ryan Beharry of West Mifflin and step-grandchildren, Brayden and Peyton; brother of Hugh (Patty) Brown III of Absecon, NJ and Pam (Bill) Schneider of Brigantine, NJ; son-in-law of Clara Gougler; cousin of Paul (Mary) Cubakovic, Brian (Sandy) Cubakovic; brother-in-law of Bruce (Denise) Cubakovic and Glenn (Patty) Gougler; nephew of Dorothy Illes; uncle of Brent, Matt and Ginger Cubakovic, Austin Gougler, Billy Schneider, Stephen Schneider, Caitlin and Sean Brown, Eric (Becky) Cubakovic, Jennifer (Rege) Makowski; great-uncle of Quinn Cubakovic, Mallory and Duke Makowski. Memorial Visitation on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. at the MALLOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne (412-466-3300). Words of comfort will be at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to his family.

Agnes A. Kopolovich

January 22, 2017 |

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

Agnes A. Kopolovich age 84, of West Mifflin, on January 19, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Dudash) Rago. She was a retired Registered Nurse with 40 years service at McKeesport Hospital. She was a 1953 graduate of Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish and their former Women's Guild. She loved traveling and card playing. She was an avid reader and a passionate football fan and booster for Duquesne, West Mifflin and McKeesport High School. She was active in the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens. When asked, "how are you?" she would say, "overworked and underpaid!" Beloved wife of the late Michael C. "Kope" Kopolovich; mother of Kim (Ted) Spear of White Oak, the late Amy (surviving spouse, Dean) Conrad of West Mifflin, late David (surviving spouse, Nancy) Kopolovich of McKeesport; grandmother of Michael (Melissa) Conrad, Amanda (Steve) Berube, Melissa Conrad, Stacey (Brian) Tharp, Kelly (Scott) Knoche, David C. (Maria) Kopolovich, and Dr. Daniel (Tijana) Kopolovich; also six great-grandchildren; sister of Cecilia (Joseph "Whitey") Hlad of West Mifflin, late Louise(late Andrew) Krasman, late Joseph (late Alicia) Rago; also nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, January 24, 2017, from 12-8 p.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. A special heartfelt thank you to all of her professional caregivers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity.

Miles Milkovich

January 21, 2017 |

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

Miles Milkovich, 99, of Glassport, died Thursday January 19, 2017. He was born December 31, 1917 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Mile and Smilja Lalich Milkovich . He was the husband of the late Elizabeth D. "Betty" (Babyak) Milkovich who died October 28, 2011. Miles was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, McKeesport and its Men's Club. He was also a member of National Tube's Foreman's Club and the Glassport American Legion Post 443 where he was recently honored as the oldest member.

Dolores Ann Elko

January 21, 2017 |

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

Dolores Ann Elko, 83, of McKeesport, died Friday, January 20, 2017 at Baldwin Health Center. She was born August 3, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Kotch. She was married to the late Richard M. Elko, Sr., who passed away November 26, 1988. Dolores was a homemaker and full time mom to her children. She was a member of the former St. Stephen Hungarian Church in McKeesport.

Eugene "Spike" J. Crawford

January 21, 2017 |

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

Eugene “Spike” J. Crawford, 89 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in McKeesport.

Bonnie Tarli Moranelli

January 21, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Bonnie Tarli Moranelli, 66, of Glassport passed away at home January 19, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 8, 1950 in McKeesport to the late Anthony and Dolly Brown Tarli. She is survived by her loving husband of 40+ years, Anthony (Bo) Moranelli. “Bozie” adored and took amazing care of his beloved “Bon Bon”. Along with her husband, Bonnie is survived by daughter, Heather (John) McDonald of Centerville; son Anthony “Tony” (Julie) Moranelli of Jefferson Hills; daughter Amy (Joe Nagy) Johnson of Glassport. She thought the sun rose and set around her grandchildren, Sara & Jason McClellan, Raya McDonald, Luke & Morgan Johnson, Livia & “baby-to be Anthony”. Bonnie is also survived by sisters, Susan (Jim) Fetter of VA, Linda Tarli of NY, & Mary Lou Skundrich of CA; brother Tony (Vicki) Tarli of Liberty Boro; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Bonnie was a kind, caring and giving person putting others first at all times. She was a past president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary at CHC #1, a past president of the South Allegheny Football Boosters, worked in the bakery at Giant Eagle Southland, was a cashier at Glassport Thrift Shop and a member of the Vermont Avenue Card Club. Bonnie was best known for the love she had for her family, her amazing lady locks, and the joy she received by feeding her family and friends. Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday January 25, 2017 at 11:00 am followed by entombment. Condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Anthony Sorrentino

January 21, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ANTHONY SORRENTINO, 23 of Glassport died Jan. 21, 2017.  He is the beloved son of Tina (Hopton) and Philip Sorrentino.  Anthony is also survived by his grandmother Sandra Majzer and grandmother Viola Economos; brother Philip (Jaclyn) Sorrentino, Jr.; sister Samantha Sorrentino; uncles Nick (Cheryl) Sorrentino; Cory (Lindsay) Hopton and Gary (Marie) Hopton; aunt Sandy Forkey; also many cousins and friends.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Tues. 2-4 and 6-8, at which time a funeral service will be held.

Doris M. Kapolka

January 21, 2017 |

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

Doris M. Kapolka age 81, of Duquesne, on January 19, 2017, at home. She was a daughter of the late Salvatore “Sam” and Grace (Vash) Renda. She retired as a receptionist at Western Psych, she was a former hostess at Paules Look Out and a receptionist at the Maloy - Schleifer Funeral Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald C. Kapolka; mother of twin sons, Dean (Ann Ringling) Kapolka of Hempfield and Donald (Lori McKay) Kapolka of Duquesne; grandmother of Alex and Lauren Kapolka; sister of the late Rose M. (late Edward F.) Fagan, late Bruno (late Ethel) Renda, late Joseph (late Anna) Renda, late Mary (late Jerry) Brunner, late John R. “Bob” (surviving spouse Anna Mae)  Renda, late Elizabeth “Betty” (late Joseph) Bosnyak, late Grace “Dolly” (late Patrick) Monaghan; special friend of Renee Raymond of Pleasant Hills; also nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Monday from         12-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.

Robert E. Locke

January 20, 2017 |

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

Robert E. Locke, 90, of Jeannette, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland. He was born January 24, 1926 in Wilmerding, Pa., a son of the late Elmer and Mary Edith Attig Locke. Prior to his retirement, Robert worked for Westinghouse Electric Corporation with 40 years of service and was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy where he served as a member of the band. He was a member of St. Agnes Parish, North Huntingdon where he was active in the music ministry, Men's Club, Extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, Pro-Life Committee, past president of the Emerald Club and Knights of Columbus Council 1222 Jeannette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alverna Bost Locke. He is survived by his son, Richard F. Locke and his wife, Mary Lou; daughter, Stephanie M. Sunder and her husband, Barry; four grandchildren, Richard E. and Katie Lou Locke, Makaila and Noah R. Sunder, grand dog Nellie. Friends will be received on Monday from 2-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery, Memorial Donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus Charities, Clelian Heights School or Excela Hospice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

John Nicora, Jr.

January 20, 2017 |

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

John Nicora Jr., of White Oak, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born Aug. 1, 1924, in McKeesport, a son of the late John and Mary Bosga Nicora.

James Jesse Lewis

January 20, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

James “Jim” Jesse Lewis, 92, of Glassport, formerly of Baldwin, passed away at home on Thursday, January 19, 2017 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Perry, NY on April 10, 1924 to the late Mildred Schooley Lewis.  James was the loving husband for 15 years to the late Lois Beatrice Whitfield Lewis.  He is survived by daughter, Lisa (Anthony) M. Ficarri of Hampton; son, William Lewis of Brentwood; daughters Cynthia (Jeffrey) Yochum & Marjorie (Daniel) Rogiero both of Brentwood; grandchildren, Michael Mahoney of Hampton, Tony (Toni) Rogiero of Baldwin, Justin Rogiero, John Yochum, Brian Yochum & Amber Lewis all of Brentwood; great-grandchildren, Nikki, Katie, & Russell Lewis; very special niece Linda Lewis and nephew Brian Lewis. Along with his mother and wife, James was preceded in death by brothers, Timothy Lewis & George Lewis. James served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII as a member of the 22^nd Troop Carrier Squadron in the Philippines. He was a salesman for Cole National Corp for over 50 years, receiving a “Salesman of The Year” award, an avid Steeler and Pirate fan, a member of North Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh, a lifetime member of American Legion Post 712 in Pleasant Hills and VFW Post 803 in Wilson, and to some was considered a “pool shark”. Family and friends will be received Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 12 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport,  PA   15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 12:30 pm followed by Interment with full military honors at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com