February 02, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Willa Elizabeth Kovacs, 90, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday January 31, 2017 at home. She was born January 31, 1927 in Boston and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Hazel Gerschaut Jacklitch. She was the wife of the late Stephen Kovacs who died May 27, 2010. They were married for 65 years. Willa was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Allan (Nancy) Kovacs of Elizabeth Township and Steve (Jan) Kovacs of Canfield , OH, daughters, Nancy (Will) Lacey of Elizabeth Township and Betsy (Chris) Burd of Greenock, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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February 02, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mildred "Millie" Kasko, 88, of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday January 29, 2017 at home. She was born December 6, 1928 in Munhall and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Panaiia Prologo. She was the wife of the late George Oliver Kasko who died September 6, 2004. Mother of Claire (Barry A.) Bryce of Elizabeth Township and Sandra Kasko of West Mifflin. Grandmother "MiMi" of Robyn Leigh Bryce of Prescott, AZ, and sister of Jane Majernik of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of Munhall, and dear friend and companion of James Sherts.
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February 02, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Carol A. Hammerstrom, age 76 of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Southwestern Healthcare System in West Mifflin. Born October 26, 1940 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Jesse C. Snyder and Elsie (Lord) Snyder Muse, and loving wife of the late Gerald J. “Sam” Hammerstrom. Carol was a former member of the Beulah Park United Methodist Church, and most recently belonged to the McKeesport Alliance Church. She also was a member of the Red Hat Society where she enjoyed spending time with her fellow friends. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Tracye) Hammerstrom of Atlanta, GA, Laurie (John) Lapsley of Glassport, and Scott (Jennifer) Hammerstrom of Scott Twp.; grandchildren, Joseph (Shea) Lapsley, Cara Lapsley, Katie Lapsley, Jared Hammerstrom, Ellery Hammerstrom and Aria Hammerstrom; and her beloved maltese dogs, Benji and Ollie. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Marlene Moore. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, February 3, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 10a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jason Wilson will officiate. Burial will follow at McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
February 02, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William E. “Butch” Hudak, age 69, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Baldwin Health Center. He was a retired steelworker for U.S. Steel Irwin Works in West Mifflin. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and was a die-hard Steelers fan.
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February 02, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Joan Deanna Dixon Williams Nickerson, 77, of Smithdale, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Hospital.
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February 02, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Frederick D. Brown, Jr., 43 years old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was born May 12, 1973 in McKeesport, PA, son of Frederick D. Brown, Sr. and Rev. Clara D. Medlin Brown.
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February 01, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Adolph Davis, Jr., 85, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in Golden LivingCenter of Mt. Lebanon.
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February 01, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Nadine (Slepecki) Wallace , age 78 of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in UPMC East, Monroeville. Born November 11, 1938 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Hilda (Goffus) Slepecki
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February 01, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
David E. Hachman, Sr., age 89 and formerly of Little Boston, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital. Born August 16, 1927 in Cumberland, MD, he was a son of the late Edward and Mary (Michael) Hachman.
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February 01, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Thomas G. Tuttle, age 79 of Clairton, passed away in his daughters home in Wilmerding on Monday, January 30, 2017. Tom was burn on March 25, 1937 in
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February 01, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
William R. “Bill” Matta, 89 of McKeesport died at home Monday January 30, 2017. He was born July 7, 1927 in McKeesport, a son of the late Michael and Katherine Oakley Matta and was also preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Veronick Matta and a brother Joseph Matta. Bill was a Navy veteran and was a foreman for USX Maintenance Division for over thirty years. Bill loved his family, enjoyed fishing, and will be missed by his cats, Wilber, Chick, and Matty. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl and their daughter Samantha; his children with his first wife, Debbie Simonetta and her husband James of Irwin and William R. Matta Jr. and his wife Susan of Elizabeth City, North Carolina; his granddaughter, Carly Simonetta; his great granddaughter, Isabella Kettering; and a sister, Patricia Kiss of McKeesport. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday the William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 308 Second St., Irwin, with Father John Moineau, officiating. Those attending the Mass please go directly to the church. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, North Versailles.
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January 31, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Marie Rainey Arnold, 99, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, quietly departed this life Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Kane Regional Hospital. v
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January 30, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
CHARLES R. “CHUCK” RUHE age 90, of West Mifflin, on January 28, 2017, at home. He was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Denne) Ruhe. He was a retired contract negotiator for Westinghouse. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne where he was an usher. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Duquesne-West Mifflin Knights of Columbus #4210, where he was a Past Grand Knight and was a member of the North Hills Historical Auto Club. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Sable) Ruhe; father of Linda Ruhe of Vero Beach, FL, Yvonne Blair and her husband, Dave of Jefferson Hills, Janet Kaufman and her husband, Scott of Upper St. Clair and the late Charles A. Ruhe; grandfather of Justin (Liz) Blair, Vanessa (Bill) Flower, Jordan (Lisa) Blair, Christopher Kaufman and Kellie Kaufman; great-grandfather of Nathan Blair, Raegan Blair and Clara Flower; predeceased by sisters and their husbands, Agnes (Steve) Kosko, Rosella (Dr. Andrew) Petrillo, Celeste (Frank) Matyko, Ruth (George) Vamos; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 2-5 p.m., and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Friday in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Burial will be with military honors in the parish cemetery.
January 30, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
DOLORES M. “DOLLY” BUTELLA age 84, of West Mifflin, on January 29, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Michak) Kushnir. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin where she was a member of the former Christian Mothers. She enjoyed crocheting. Beloved wife for 61 years to Robert J. Butella, Sr.; mother of Robert J. Butella, Jr. of Elizabeth Twp., Gary Butella of West Mifflin and Ronald (Anne) Butella of Perryopolis; also five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sister of Eleanor (late William) Timko of North Huntingdon, Anna Mae (Donald) Drago of North Huntingdon, Paul (Pamela) Kushnir of Apollo, Larry (Linda) Kushnir of North Huntingdon. Visitation Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY -SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service at the funeral home on Thursday at 9:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.
January 30, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
"argaret R. Grice, age 88, of McKeesport, died Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born in Elizabeth, PA on July 9, 1928, daughter of the late James and Annie Collins Williams, and wife of the late Raymond "Barney" Grice.
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