Sharon J. Young
April 20, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sharon J. Young, age 55 of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Lifecare Hospital in Monroeville.
Andrea Tignanelli
April 20, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Andrea Tignanelli, 57, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital.
Sandra M. Rexa
April 20, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sandra M. (Else) Rexa, 61, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Select Specialty Hospital, McKeesport.
Michael Campbell Daube
April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael C. Daube, 92, went to be with his Lord on April 19. He was married for 63 years to Kathryn Hanna Daube, who pre-deceased him. Mike is survived by his step-mother, Samira; brother, Dan; children, William (Gloria), JoAnn Johnston, and Nancy Pischel (James); grandchildren Mark (Pearl), Elaine Painter (David Isaac), Jeff Johnston, and Katie and Kyla Pischel; step-granddaughters Kristine Fischer (Tim) and Kim Pischel; great-grandchildren John, Ellie, Christian, and Evie Daube; Kathryn, Blythe, Ethan, Anika, and Wyatt Painter; and Norah, Ben, and Samuel Fischer.
Jennie R. Serro
April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jennie R. Serro, 94, of Woodstock, Georgia, formerly of Sarasota, Florida and Irwin, Pennsylvania passed away on April 13, 2016 at the Woodstock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jennie was the daughter of Albert Frowen and Bertha Kellar Frowen of Herminie, Pennsylvania. Jennie grew up in Herminie and met her late husband, Martin Serro, there. With Martin, she owned and operated the Irwin Trailer Sales before retiring in 1975 and moving to Sarasota, Florida in 1980. Jennie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Shirley Rosengarth
April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Shirley Jean (Wise) Rosengarth, 80, of Rillton, Pennsylvania, and Port Orange, Florida, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. She grew up in Whitaker, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Munhall High School in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Earl Wise and Margaret (Mattiko Wise) Scheder of Whitaker. Beloved wife of 59 years to Karl William Rosengarth formerly of Dravosburg, Pennsylvania and devoted, loving mother to Karl William Rosengarth Jr. of Indianola, Pennsylvania, Karol Lynn Rosengarth of Brookline, Pennsylvania, and Erik James Rosengarth of West Newton, Pennsylvania.
Michael Campbell Daube
April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael Campbell Daube, 92, passed away peacefully at home and went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on April 19. Mike most recently resided in North Huntingdon with his son and daughter-in-law. He was married for 63 years to his life’s love, Kathryn Hanna Daube, who pre-deceased him. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Campbell and Scundra Daube; brothers, Esau, Joseph, and George; and sisters, Sue, Millie, and Sara. Mike is survived by his step-mother, Samira Daube; brother, Dan; children, William (Gloria), JoAnn Johnston, and Nancy Pischel (James); grandchildren Mark (Pearl), Elaine Painter (David Isaac), Jeff Johnston, and Katie and Kyla Pischel; step-granddaughters Kristine Fischer (Tim) and Kim Pischel; great-grandchildren John, Ellie, Christian, and Evie Daube; Kathryn, Blythe, Ethan, Anika, and Wyatt Painter; and Norah, Ben, and Samuel Fischer. Mike is also survived by sisters-in-law, Jeri and Vern Daube, Mary Hassick, Esther and Mary Hanna; and many nephews and nieces. He served in Saipan during WW2 and received the Bronze Star. Mike was a lifelong employee of US Steel, starting as a messenger boy and retiring as a drafting department group leader. Mike and Kay were very active in the First Presbyterian Church in Monongahela, until his later years when he worshipped at New Life Presbyterian Church in Harrison City. Mike treasured his family. He was always upbeat, even when hospitalized, and made friends everywhere. Visitation will be from 2–4 pm and 6–8 pm on Friday, April 22 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Respects can also be paid on Saturday at 9 am, April 23 at New Life Presbyterian Church, 326 Raymaley Road, Harrison City, PA 15636 prior to the 10 am memorial service. A luncheon will be served immediately following the service, after which the funeral procession will go to the West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to New Life Presbyterian Church in Harrison City. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Sue W. Drescher
April 20, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sue W. Drescher, age 84, of Coulter, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at her home. She was born October 17, 1931 in McKeesport, PA, a daughter of the late Frank and Betty Gault Boden. Prior to her retirement, Sue was an assembler for FEMCO Electric and a charter member of Christ United Methodist Church, North Huntingdon. Sue was a 62 year charter member of the Coulter Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and treasurer of Coulter Vol. Fire Department for 25 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and ceramics. On March 16, 2016, she and her husband celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary.
Janet Marie Byers
April 19, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Janet Marie Byers, 77, of Versailles, died Monday, April 18, 2016. She was born June 30, 1938 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Alan Mueller and the late Marie Janicki Mueller Zugell. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Donald Lewis Byers Sr, daughter Sherry (Edward) Gasdick of Kissimmee, FL, and son Donald Lewis Byers Jr, of Versailles, grandchildren Kristen Marie Gasdick, Edward Gasdick Jr, Carl Alan Byers Jr, and Joshua Donald Byers, great-granddaughter Kayley Lynn Moon, brothers Robert (Anna) Mueller of Pittsburgh, Dale (Joyce) Mueller of Leeper, and Donald (Carol) Mueller of New Braunfels, TX, sister Diane (Greg) Drews and step-father Frank Zugell of North Tonawanda, NY, nieces, nephews and her dogs, Ozzy and Bugsy.
Carl W. Ghrist
April 19, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Carl W. Ghrist, age 76, of Latrobe, died April 13, 2016, at Greensburg Care Center. Born April 7, 1940, in Greensburg, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Ethel (Detor) Ghrist.
Carl was retired from the asphalt industry. He enjoyed volunteering for the Salvation Army, where dressed as Santa to help collect donations for the less fortunate. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors.
Michael L. Fisher
April 19, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael L. Fisher, 73, of Versailles, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at home.
Carol B. Gamble
April 19, 2016 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Carol B. Gamble passed away on Feb. 14, 2016 at her home in Upland, CA. She was born to John and Elizabeth Brazill of Hastings, PA on Sept. 5, 1939. A graduate of University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Education, she taught at McKeesport, PA High School before becoming a CPA and establishing her own accounting firm. After moving to CA in 1986, she worked in public accounting until joining the Administration at Claremont Graduate University as Director of Budget and Business Affairs. Later she was named Director of Information Technology from which post she retired. Carol will be remembered as a loving wife and mother who is survived by her husband Jaye; sons Jaye III of Alexandria, VA and Scott of Malvern, PA and daughter Kristin Taylor of South Pasadena, CA; six grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. A private family-only memorial service will be held at a future time.Those interested in remembering Carol with a donation are welcome to support the City of Hope in Duarte, CA (http://www.cityofhope.org/giving/donate) or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (http://www.themmrf.org/donate-to-mmrf/)
Mike Mihalchik, Jr.
April 18, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Mike Mihalchik, Jr., of Port Vue, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital. Mike was born on January 25, 1928 in Munhall and attended Munhall High School and later Robert Morris Business School. He also served in the United States Navy, at sea during World War II and in the Pentagon during the Korean War. Upon returning from the Navy he married Elayne Muscante and together they had three children, each married, Sheryl (Brent) Maletic, Robert (Renee) and Michael (Bonnie). Mike’s education and interest in computing made him one of the true pioneers of the computing age. In the late 1950’s IBM introduced its first general processing systems and he was tasked to learn its capabilities by the manufacturer. As a skilled systems analyst he was employed by Mesta Machine Company and later by Mesta Computing Services until his retirement. He was very proud to be a long time member of the Pittsburgh Byzantine Catholic Archieparchial Choir until Myasthenia Gravis robbed him of his ability to sing. A truly wonderful father, Dad was always a great sounding board for life’s issues. Mike is survived by a sister Dolly Suchta, and is predeceased by his wife Elayne, sister Mary Helen Cosgrove and parents Helen and Mike Mihalchik. He also has three grandchildren of whom he loved dearly, Michael, Madeline and Amy. He will be greatly missed. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where a Parastas service will be held at 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church with Fr. Donald Voss as celebrant. Entombment will follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA, 490 E. North Ave., Suite 410, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Joseph L. Madden, Jr.
April 18, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph L. Madden, Jr. 89, of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired expediter for U.S. Steel's Irvin Works in West Mifflin; worked later in life at Shop'n'Save; and was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Rhoda F. Farquhar
April 17, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Rhoda F. Farquhar, age 91 of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in K & R Caring Hands Personal Care Home. Born September 14, 1924 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Helen (Wood) Farquhar.
