Josephine "Minnie" (Sidone) Ward

June 19, 2016 |

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

Josephine "Minnie" (Sidone) Ward, age 84 of Pleasant Hills, passed away in her home on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  Born June 9, 1932 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Giocondo and Maria (Mazzaferri) Sidone. 

Theresa Anne Cortese

June 18, 2016 |

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

Theresa Anne Cortese, age 93 of Port Vue and formerly of the Oakland area of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Lawson's Nursing Home.  Born October 23, 1922 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Oliverio) Cortese.

Christina Delores Ellison

June 18, 2016 |

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

Christina Delores Ellison, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, died June 16, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital .Born February 18, 1936 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Elmer Briscoe and Johnnie Lucille Chambers Briscoe. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Ellison, Jr.

Benjamin F. Termin

June 18, 2016 |

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

Benjamin F. Termin, 73, of Ardara, died Thursday June 16, 2016 at home. He was born October 30, 1942 in Clearfield County, a son of the late John Herold and Catherine (Houser) Termin. Ben served in the Army for two years and was a self-employed carpenter. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife Nyla M. (Werkman) Termin, a sister Labutis Mae Baker, and his step son Richard D. Paulus.

Clifford B. Sloane

June 18, 2016 |

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

Clifford B. Sloane, age 80 of White Oak, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Briarcliff Pavilion in North Huntingdon. Born March 20, 1936 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William and Gertrude (Crookham) Sloane. Clifford honorably served our country in the US Army. Following his military service, he continued his career working for Champion Tool and Die as a shipping and receiving clerk and also as an accounting clerk, having retired after 40 dedicated years. Upon his retirement, Clifford worked tirelessly for several volunteer organizations, including 17 years of offering his services with Meals on Wheels. In his free time, he enjoyed taking walks in White Oak Park, visiting the Casinos and playing the lottery. He found great joy in spending time outdoors working and fishing, but he especially loved tending to his flower bed. Clifford is survived by his brother, Harry R. (Melva) Sloane of Port Richey, FL; and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Gertrude (Robert) Landkrohn of Butler and Mildred (Frank) Hurley of White Oak; and six brothers, Herbert (Alice) Sloane of West Newton, PA, William (Marge) Sloane of Claysville, PA, Thomas (Helen) Sloane of Claysville, PA, Glenn (Ruth) Sloane of Washington, PA, Howard (Irene) Sloane of North Versailles and George (Peg) Sloane of McKeesport. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, June 20, 2016 from 2-8 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the McKeesport Meals on Wheels, 1406 Cornell Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Domenica (DePaola) Capolupo

June 18, 2016 |

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

Domenica (DePaola) Capolupo, age 97 of Clairton, passed away in her home on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  Born August 21, 1918 in San Donato Ninea, Calabria, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Saverio DePaola and Cherubina Ferraro.

Edward P. Soltis, Jr.

June 18, 2016 |

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

Edward P. Soltis, Jr. age 65, of Port Vue, died suddenly on Friday, June 17, 2016. He is the son of Edward P. Soltis, Sr. of Port Vue and the late Dolores (Haberjak). He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Diane R. (Gessner) Soltis. Edward loved to garden and detail vehicles and most of all spend time with his family.

He is survived by daughter Jennifer (Chris) Honeywill of Hopewell Twp., sons Bryan (Lori) Soltis of N. Huntingdon and Jason (Lindsay) Soltis of Hopewell Twp.; granddaughters Kyra & Allison Honeywill and Lacy & Kailey Soltis; sister Kathleen (Ray) Stell of N. Huntingdon, and loving nieces and nephews.  

Joanna Carrozza

June 17, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Joanna Carrozza, age 80, of McKeesport, died June 14, 2016, at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth. Born July 30, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Helen (DellaPenna) DiVirgilio.
Joanna was an administrative assistant for 34 years at Westinghouse Electric, Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin. She was a member of St. Patrick Church. Dancing was one of Joanna’s favorite pastimes. Her first date with, Bernard “Bernie”, her husband of 61 years, was to a local dance.

Florence M. Simasek

June 17, 2016 |

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

Florence M. Simasek, age 96, formerly of West Mifflin; died Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Lanham, Maryland. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Florence (Madison) Chesnick and wife of the late Michael J. Simasek, Sr.

Florence is survived by her daughter Christine (the late Larry) Jolliffe of Lanham, MD and her son Michael John Simasek, Jr. of Greenbelt, MD; half sister Marilyn (Matthew) Kalo of Gibralter, MI and half brother Stephen Dennis (Bernice) Chesnick of Fargo, ND. Also many nieces and nephews.

Helen M. Snyder

June 16, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Helen M. Snyder, age 80, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of McKeesport, died June 11, 2016. Born September 4, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Glowaty) Cielieska and the wife of the late Thomas Snyder.
Helen was retired from McKeesport Hospital, where she worked in various capacities in maternity, mail room and cafeteria. She was a former member of St. Mark Parish and attended St. Jude Parish, in New Lenox. She enjoyed being involved in the Port Vue Borough and volunteering for Election Day. Helen was also a Pittsburgh sports fan, a member of the Penguins Booster Club and was best known for her delicious stuffed cabbage and chicken noodle soup.

Hugh Carnathan, Sr.

June 16, 2016 |

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

Hugh Carnathan, Sr., 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and pets on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born June 23, 1939 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Hugh and Ida Belle Parsons Carnathan. Hugh was a retired Chem Tech from the Production Planning Dept of US Steel Edgar Thompson Works and US Steel Clairton Works.

Edith L. (Renz) Bower

June 16, 2016 |

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

Edith L. (Renz) Bower, age 97, of Larimer, passed away at home on Wednesday June 15, 2016. She was born December 28, 1918 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late William and Elmina (Himes) Renz. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Larimer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Arthur R. Bower; and brother William Henry Renz.

Anne Wisbar

June 16, 2016 |

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

Anne Wisbar, age 93, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Duquesne, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Transitions Health Care Centre, North Huntingdon.

Dominic DeLeo

June 16, 2016 |

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

Dominic DeLeo of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

Casimira (Hazel) Hokaj

June 15, 2016 |

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

Casimira "Hazel" Hokaj, age 97 of Canonsburg, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at TownView Health   Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg. Born September 3, 1918 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Theophil and Josephine (Szczepanski) Lenda, and beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Hokaj. Hazel was a long-time member of Corpus Christi Parish, formerly St. Mary Czestochowa Parish, former member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild, as well as a member of the Polish Falcons of America. She loved to play Bingo with her friends, and always looked forward to her annual trips to Las Vegas. She also enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews, especially their outings to the Olive Garden. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, William Carr, Rebecca Federoff, Edwin Lenda, Richard Lenda, Thomas Hokaj, Leo Hokaj and Henry Hokaj; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Julia Fischer and Frances Cook; and brothers, Theophil, John, Chester and Edwin Lenda. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home   Crematory on Friday, June 17, 2016 from 12 Noon until time of Blessing Service 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Father Kevin Dominic will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary Polish Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested at the Arthritis Foundation, 790 Holiday Dr., Suite # 11, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com