Derek James Hill

November 30, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Derek James Hill, of McKeesport, was born Oct. 29,1986, and passed, Nov. 27, 2016. He was 30 years old. Derek was the son of Janice (Halaszynski) Rojas and stepson of Daniel Rojas.
Derek enjoyed hunting and fishing. More than anything else, he loved spending time with his family. Derek was a humble person who cared deeply about helping others. He often spoke at NA meetings in an effort to save people from the pain he knew too well from his own life experiences.

Robert "Pince" Pasinski

November 29, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ROBERT E. "PINCE" PASINSKI, 81, of Glassport, died Nov. 26, 2016.  He is the son of the late Edward and Julie Pasinski.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Anna (Smerecky) Pasinski; daughter Lynn Lehner and her husband Mark of Dallas, TX; also grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his son Christopher Pasinski.

Marissa Ann Shipley

November 29, 2016 |

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

James "Hooker" Velmer Walker

November 29, 2016 |

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

James "Hooker" Velmer Walker, 74, of White Oak, died Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born September 2, 1942 in Homer City and was the son of the late James Wilson Walker and the late Dorothy Marie Kinder Walker. James was in the car business for 58 years and was the proprietor of Walker Used Cars in McKeesport. He had previously worked for the former H.F. Clark Motors. Hooker had an extreme love for his cars and car racing.

Mark A. Fazek

November 29, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mark A. Fazek, known as "Bear" to his family and close inner circle of friends, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1957, to the late Ruth M. (Bates) and Marine Corps Cpl. Albert M. Fazek. He grew up in White Oak and then resided in McKeesport. He is survived by son, Justin J. Fazek; and daughter, Jessica (Army Sgt. Paul) Kustra; grandchildren, Justin, Dominic, Haylee and Jordan (whom he lovingly referred to as "Bubbalou"; sister, Mary Elizabeth Fazek (Matthew) Shaffer; and nephew, Joshua.

John Ludwick

November 29, 2016 |

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

John Ludwick, age 89 of White Oak, died November 28, 2016. He was born in McKeesport July 11, 1927, the son of the late John and Mary (Kasper) Ludwick.

Gerard S. "Jerry" Lucarelli

November 29, 2016 |

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

Gerard S. "Jerry" Lucarelli, age 74 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born December 6, 1941 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Louis and Harriet (Novak) Lucarelli.

Phillip E. Clifford

November 29, 2016 |

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

Phillip E. Clifford, “Moose”, 80 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, peacefully Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 in AHN Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

William T. Martin

November 29, 2016 |

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

William T. Martin, 78 of McKeesport, peacefully on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at home.

Phyllis J. Saxberg Morgan

November 29, 2016 |

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

Phyllis J. Saxberg Morgan, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at her home.

Frank Knezovich

November 28, 2016 |

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

Frank Knezovich, age 92, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Riverside Care Center. He was a retired steelworker for J & L Steel in Floreffe. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth and an Army veteran serving during World War II.

Gertrude C. Buchleitner

November 28, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

GERTRUDE C. BUCHLEITNER, 99, of Duquesne, died Nov. 26, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia (Schultz) Snyder.  Wife of the late Eugene C. Buchleitner.  She is survived by her son Eugene (Sally) Buchleitner of Elizabeth and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her son James Buchleitner and brother Frank Snyder.  Gert was a member of St. Joseph Church and worked at the Canopy in McKeesport.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Wed. 10:00 am till 11:00 am at which time a funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Tom Lewandowski.  Interment following St. Joseph Cemetery

Eileen A. Donnelly

November 28, 2016 |

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

Eileen A. Donnelly, age 88 and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at her home.  Born March 24, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John Francis Lewis and Catherine (Burns) Lewis.

Barbara A. (Hoak) Seighman

November 27, 2016 |

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

Barbara A. (Hoak) Seighman, age 71, of Forward Twp. and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at home. She was a retired clerk with the Allegheny County Elections Department. 

Margaret E. Costa

November 26, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Margaret E. Costa, age 78, of Port Vue, died November 25, 2016, at the Riverside Care center. Born September 6, 1938, in Trafford, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Butcher) Bartakovich and the wife of the late Carmen Costa, Sr.
Margaret was retired from Macy’s Department Store, where she was a sales associate and she also worked as a nanny for many years. Her greatest love was caring for her family and all the children in her life. She was a member of the St. Mark Parish, Port Vue Woman’s club and the Port Vue Seniors. She enjoyed trips to the beach with her family and was best known for preparing magnificent family meals.