Martha "Jean" Bridges

November 18, 2016 |

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

Martha “Jean” Bridges of Arvada, CO, formerly of Dravosburg, passed peacefully into eternal rest on Nov. 12, 2016 at the age of 91, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Mary Jane “MJ” (Totin) Popojas

November 18, 2016 |

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

Mary Jane “MJ” (Totin) Popojas, 59, of McKeesport, died Monday, November 14, 2016. She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on February 13, 1957 to Arlene and Ernest Totin. She lived in Coulter with her husband, Jeffrey Popojas, where they provided a loving and caring home for the many animals they raised. Their greatest joy came from raising Staffordshire Terriers for over 35 years as prominent members of the Amstaff community. Through her work with Amstaff, MJ made countless friends through a common bond over the humane and compassionate treatment of animals.

C. Louise (Pascoe) Spivak

November 18, 2016 |

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

On June 4, 1925, a little girl, Cynthia Louise was born to Edwin and Lillian Pascoe of Calamity Hollow. She joined 3 brothers and 5 sisters; Robert, Melvina, Harold, Vernon, Marybelle, Alice, Ruth and Margaret.  Louise graduated from Clairton High in 1943, the first of the family to do so.  She was offered a scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh, but it was during war time and the family needed her to work.  Louise worked at the Clairton Mill first as an inspector in the 40 inch mill then doing the payroll.

Charles Westbrooks

November 18, 2016 |

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

Charles Westbrooks, 54, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this Earth November 13, 2016 at home.

James Edmond Hudson

November 17, 2016 |

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

James Edmond Hudson, departed this life Monday, October 31, 2016 in Pittsburgh.

Herbert C. Corletti

November 17, 2016 |

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

Herbert C. Corletti, Sr., age 92 of Glassport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 with his family by his side.  He was born in Wilmerding on May 24, 1924 and was the son of the late Nick and Stella Kazamrous Corletti and the husband of the late Betty Salvador Corletti.

John L. Ohrman

November 17, 2016 |

By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

John L. Ohrman, 90, of North Charleroi, died on November 16, 2016.  Born on November 26, 1925, he was the son of the late Axel and Catherine (Weaver) Ohrman.  He was a retired field engineer and technical writer, most recently from Westinghouse, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II.  He was a graduate of McKeesport High School in 1943, and was a member of the Charleroi Legion Post 22, and a Past-President of the Charleroi French Club.

Zella Mae Chapman

November 16, 2016 |

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

Zella Mae Chapman, 85, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, quietly departed this life November 14, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born June 26, 1931 in Memphis, TN, daughter of the late Jim Thomas and Ada "Elnora" Flynn. Zella was a former member of Brown's Chapel, Memphis, TN. She was the proprietor of Moody’s House Daycare. Survivors include daughters, Sheila Williams of Clairton, PA, Bernice Williams of Detroit, MI; grandchildren, Herman (Kandi Cutrell) Burton, Treshawn Williams, Antonia Nicosia all of Westland, MI, Keesha Williams of Detroit, MI, Saleena Williams, Devonte Williams, Breonna Williams, D’Arthur, Williams all of Clairton; six great-grandchildren; dear friend, Etta Spight, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many loving friends. Services will be held Thursday at 11:00 p.m. at Round Hill Cemetery with Rev. Gloria Ruffing officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., Clairton, PA.

John C. “Chick” Schweinberg

November 16, 2016 |

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

Michael G. Ball

November 16, 2016 |

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

Dorothy F. Giles

November 15, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Dorothy F. Giles, age 85, of North Versailles, died November 13, 2016, at home. Born July 22, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Frances (Mish) Zoller and the wife of the late George Giles.
Dorothy had retired as a sales clerk from Cooper’s Animal Supply. She attended the Prayer Time Cathedral in White Oak. Dorothy loved going to the casino, playing the lottery, shopping and dinners out.

Anna (Lemak) Warhola

November 15, 2016 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Anna (Lemak) Warhola of West Homestead on Saturday Nov 12, 2016.    
 
Anna Warhola was a unique individual who accomplished much in her rich life of 92 years. Born in Jamestown, New York in 1924 to the late George and Ann Lemak, she was the first of six children who were born in Pittsburgh in the Greenfield area. Being the oldest child, she had the most responsibility to take care of all of her siblings and at the same time start work outside of the house to help pay expenses. It was the Great Depression so cleaning houses for a dollar was good solid work.

Lucille M. Joki

November 14, 2016 |

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

Lucille M. Joki, age 90, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Southwestern Assisted Care Residence. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and  a former waitress for Pancake Parlor in Overbrook.

Jacqualine “Jackie” C. (Pinskey) Helkowski

November 14, 2016 |

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

Terry A. Meigs

November 14, 2016 |

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

Terry A. Meigs, age 70 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Sunday, November 13, 2016.  Born March 14, 1946 in Braddock, he was a son of the late James R. and Dorothy (Perin) Meigs.  A retired Dietary Manager for Five Star Quality Care's Overlook Green Assisted Living Center who also drove school buses for Matthews Bus Co., Terry was a parishioner of St. Clare of Assisi Parish and a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.