Matthew D. Mackey

November 13, 2016 |

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

Matthew D. Mackey, age 43, of McKeesport, on Monday, November 7, 2016 went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born February 26 1973 at McKeesport Hospital, he was the son of Valerie Swoger and stepson of the late William J. Swoger. He leaves behind his sister Amanda and his little buddy Brian, his nephew whom he loved dearly.

William “Bill” M. Cipkala

November 12, 2016 |

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

Kyle Petty

November 12, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kyle Petty, age 21, of McKeesport, died Nov. 8th, 2106, at UPMC Mercy. Born Aug. 3, 1995, in McKeesport, he was the son of Shawn and Karri (Mask) Petty.
Kyle was a good son and a good friend. Everyone thought of him as their little brother. His daughter, Khyla, was his world.
In addition to his parents and daughter, survivors include his love and Khyla’s mother, Samantha Picone; siblings, Cori, Dashia, Raelynn, Shawn Jr., Daniel, Diaz, Shane, Tamara and Mariah; aunt, Krista Pettis and uncle, Robert Petty; cousins. Kyle was preceded in death by sister, Shawntae.

Rose Artuso

November 12, 2016 |

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

Rose (Vecchio) Artuso, age 103 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 in Lawson's Nursing Home.  Born August 12, 1913 in Calabria, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Ross and Josephine Vecchio. 

Edward Wade Cochran

November 11, 2016 |

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

(Barnes) Cochran. Wade was a Penn State University graduate, earning his Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He went on to be employed with various engineering companies, including Raytheon, an international aerospace and defense company, where he proudly worked on the Patriot Missile. In his later years, he worked as an electrical engineer with Union Switch & Signal. He was a long-time member of the First Evangelical Free Church of McKeesport. Wade was an avid Penn State Nittany Lions fan and enjoyed watching all Pittsburgh sports teams. His greatest passion was photography, mainly capturing remarkable photos of birds and all aspects of nature’s beauty. Wade is survived by his sister, Janet (Michael) Bush of New Hartford, CT; nieces and nephews, Charlotte (Steven), Richard and Courtney (Matthew); aunts, Arlene (Tom) Barnes of McKeesport, Ann (David) Barnes of Homer, NY, Joan (the late Wayne) Cochran of McKeesport and Doris (the late Robert) Barnes of West Mifflin; many loving cousins and friends. He was also preceded in death by his cherished Bedlington terrier, Lucas. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory, 2703 O'Neil Blvd., McKeesport PA on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held 10:00am Monday, at the First Evangelical Free Church. Pastor Kirk Albrecht will officiate. Inurnment will be private at Lebanon Church Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Wade’s memory are suggested to the National Aviary, 700 Arch St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Marlene Caird

November 11, 2016 |

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

Marlene (Fisher) Caird, age 80, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at home. A retired Registered Nurse Manager at Monongahela Valley Hospital, she was also a Registered Nurse at St. Margaret's Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital. She was a member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth and the Mon Valley Nurses Club.

Janice B. Horsman

November 11, 2016 |

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

Janice B. Horsman, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away November 10, 2016 at Transitions Health Care, North Huntingdon.

Marvin “Mike” Petrovich

November 10, 2016 |

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

David N. Stolic

November 10, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

David N. Stolic, age 57, of North Huntingdon, died Nov. 8th, 2016, at St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon. Born Dec. 9th, 1958, in Homestead, he was the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth “Betty” (Johnson) Stolic and the husband of Antonietta (Chiaverini) Stolic.

Marilyn Majzer

November 10, 2016 |

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

Marilyn Majzer, age 65 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

Charles Herbert Wilson

November 10, 2016 |

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

Private services were held today for Charles Herbert Wilson, 86, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, formerly of Homestead, departed this life November 8, 2016 at home

Janna Lynn Nassida

November 09, 2016 |

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

Janna Lynn Nassida, 45, of West Mifflin, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was born January 10, 1971 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James T. Nassida III and the late Bonita J. Novacek Nassida. She is survived by her brother, James T. (Tina) Nassida of Jefferson Hills, sister, Lori A. (Paul) Mula of Baldwin, niece, Cara Nassida and nephew, James T. "Jimbo" Nassida, and her babies, Khaleesi and Drogo. She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Andrew "A" Nassida who died May 2, 2015.

Harvey Wesley Rennie, Jr.

November 09, 2016 |

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

Harvey Wesley Rennie, Jr., 88, of Elizabeth, formerly of Port St. Lucie, FL, died Monday, November 7, 2016. He was born April 30, 1928 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Harvey Wesley Rennie, Sr. and the late Ellen Elizabeth Joll Rennie. He was a member and former Trustee of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church, and was a former Assistant Fire Chief of the Elizabeth Fire Co. He was also a 50 year member of Stephen Bayard F & AM Lodge # 526 and the Pittsburgh Scotish Rite. Mr. Rennie served three terms as Mayor of Elizabeth. He retired from the West Elizabeth Lumber Co., and was a volunteer for the Port St. Lucie Police Department.

Rodger C. Hall

November 09, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Rodger C. Hall, age 83, of White Oak, died November 4, 2016, at his residence. Born September 4, 1933, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Friend Arthur and Ada (Toms) Hall and the husband of Anna (Salvi) Hall, for over 61 years.
Rodger retired from US Steel Homestead Works, where he was a millwright. He was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, where he was an usher and a member of The Holy Name Society. He was a US Marine Corps. veteran serving during the Korean War. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed caring for his home. Rodger especially enjoyed trips with his wife to Myrtle Beach, SC and Seaside, NJ.

Charles W. "Chub" McGowan

November 09, 2016 |

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

Charles W. "Chub" McGowan, age 96, of Baton Rouge, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Landmark of Baton Rouge. He was a former maintenance superintendent for P.I.C.C.O./Hercules in Clairton, and Exxon in Baton Rouge. He was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. An Army Air Force veteran serving during WWII, he was a member of American Legion Post 38 in Baton Rouge and the "Lucky Bastard Club."