February 28, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Catherine R. “Tina” Marshall, age 91, died peacefully after a long, full life on February 27, 2024. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Dennis Marshall. Loving mother of Christine (Tom) Grove, Michele (Mike) Hageman, and Laura (Bob) Collins. Grandmother of Dr. John Grove, Kaitie Grove, Adam Grove, 1st Lieutenant US Space Force - Matthew Hageman, Marshall Hageman, Nick Collins, and Megan Collins, and sister, Lucretia Zangrilli, and sister-in-law, Mary Lou Orlando. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Salvatore Orlando, and N. Anthony Orlando.
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February 28, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William "Bill" Michael Chorgo, 77, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born May 3, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William Michael Chorgo and the late Florence (Palm) Butcher Chorgo. Bill was a retired Regional Sales Rep for Super Value Foods. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a Master Chef while stationed in Germany.
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February 28, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Virginia Evanchak, age 93, of Liberty Borough, died at home on February 24, 2024. Born July 1, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George "Huck" Kiehl and Mabel (Lukehart) Kiehl and wife of the late Robert Evanchak. Virginia was a member of the former Good Samaritan Church in Liberty Borough, where she volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher.
Virginia was known for her passion for card games, spending countless hours playing solitaire and especially 500 with her family. Her skill and laughter during these games will be dearly missed. Her talents extended to the kitchen, where she delighted everyone with her delicious homemade baked goods, including legendary pumpkin pies made from pumpkins grown in her garden. Even her grandson's friends eagerly anticipated a taste of her pumpkin pie.
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February 28, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William V. Scholl Jr., age 72, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian. A retired attorney, he owned William V. Scholl Jr., Attorney at Law, in Elizabeth. A member of Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp., he was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and Wake Forest University. He was a member of the Elizabeth Lions Club and former board member of the Elizabeth Twp. Ambulance Service. Born June 14, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William V. Scholl Sr. and the late Ruth (Hixson) Scholl. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Margaret A. (Snyder) Scholl of Elizabeth Twp.; daughter, Katherine (Matt) Hoffer of Elizabeth Twp.; sons, Christian Snyder of Elizabeth Twp. and Eric Scholl of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Madison Hoffer, Christian (Mariah) Snyder Jr., Halie (Shane) Snyder and Dylan Snyder; great-grandchildren, Gabe and Domenic Snyder, and Sebastian, Harrison and Ally Rusnak; sisters, Sherry (Richard) Kogut of Elizabeth Twp. and Bonny (Alan) Wright of Spring, TX; also, nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth, on Monday, March 4, 2024 from 4-7 PM. A Memorial Service will take place at Mt. Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth Twp., on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2 PM with the Rev. Matt Fricker officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 28, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Loretta Peters, age 89 of North Huntingdon, passed away on February 26, 2024 at her home alongside her beloved husband William. She was born on July 15, 1934 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Frank and Helen Szajna Dulnikowski. Prior to her retirement, Loretta was employed as a traveling Marketing Representative for Hallmark, and curated extensive collections of ornaments for all of her grandchildren. She also worked as a Secretary for G.C. Murphy's in McKeesport. She was a member of New Hope Church. Loretta loved reading ( most especially cookbooks), line dancing and polka dancing at the SNPJ with her husband William. She was a self-proclaimed fashionista and enjoyed anything sparkly. Loretta was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Dulnikowski, Jr. She is survived by three children, Charisse Peters, Holly Wrote (Robert), and Brian Peters (Cheryl), grandchildren Maria (Josh) McIntyre, Olivia Kegg (John Fedorek), Julia Kegg (Nolan Wolfe), Alexander Wrote, Adam Wrote, Evan Wrote, Jackson Wrote, and Joshua Peters. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA, on Friday from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. A funeral service will take place in New Hope Church in North Huntingdon on Saturday at 11 A.M. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Hope Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 28, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
William S. Peters, age 91 of North Huntingdon, passed away on February 26, 2024 at his home, alongside his loving wife Loretta. He was born in Seward, Pennsylvania, on April 21, 1932, a son of the late Paul Peters and Margaret Acesick. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1952-1954. Prior to his retirement, William was employed through the Iron Workers Union #3 and worked on the construction of numerous iconic Pittsburgh landmarks including Three Rivers Stadium, the U.S. Steel Tower, and many of the city's bridges. William was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Irwin. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, hunting, biking on trails, exercising, and dancing at the SNPJ, Chrystal Ballroom and other locales with his wife Loretta. He is survived by three children, Charisse Peters, Holly Wrote (Robert), and Brian Peters (Cheryl) , grandchildren Maria (Josh) McIntyre, Olivia Kegg (John Fedorek), Julia Kegg (Nolan Wolfe), Alexander Wrote, Adam Wrote, Evan Wrote, Jackson Wrote, and Joshua Peters. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA, on Friday from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. A funeral service will take place in New Hope Church in North Huntingdon on Saturday at 11 A.M. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Hope Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 28, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Hilda Mae Ahlin, 96, of White Oak, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born December 15, 1927 and was the daughter of the late August Birger and Agnes Teresa (Hedquist) Carlson. She moved to Clairton (Wilson) in second grade and graduated from Clairton High School in 1945. She married the late Herbert Ahlin on May 28, 1947, and had a son, David three years later in 1950 on her third wedding anniversary. She will be dearly missed and will finally be reunited with her husband, Herb, and her sisters, Arlene (Tom) Barnes and Elvina (Richard) McCorkle. In addition to her son, she is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.
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February 28, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ruth A. Watson, 85 of North Irwin died February 27, 2024 at Transitions Health Care. She was born December 31, 1938 in Duquense, a daughter of the late Walter and Laura Kalinawski Henkel. Prior to her retirment, she was employed as a shuttle bus driver in Houston, Texas. Ruth was a member of AARP 3221. She enjoyed playing cards at Twin Oaks with her lady friends, loved baby sitting her grand cats, making jewelry and participating in activities at the former Norwin Community Resource Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Ralph Henkel. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Sklenar (Ronald), her son, Mike Watson (Paula), three brothers, Daniel Henkel (Jo), Edward Henkel, Kenneth Henkel (Susan), three sisters,Loretta McCafferty (Bob), Jo Ann Orzulak (John), Anna Marie Lenhart (Ken). Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 12-4 P.M. at which time a service will be held at 4 P.M. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
February 28, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lawrence W. Jacobs, 76, of Irwin , passed away February 27, 2024 at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born February 11, 1948 in Churchill , a son of the late Joseph J. Jacobs Jr. and Lois Sumner Jacobs. Larry spent his professional life as a computer analyst, working for a variety of organizations from West Penn Hospital (28 years) to Lucent Technologies to Au Bon Pan restaurants, from which he retired. While he loved computers, he had many personal passions, including all things science, religion and nature. In particular, he was an avid bird watcher, coin collector and bowler. He also was a proud Army veteran, serving as a computer specialist in Okinawa in the Vietnam war. Larry was a member of Beulah Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife Jerri Jacobs, daughter Donna and her husband Jason Peak (of Virginia); grand-daughter, Cassidy; and sister Gail Russell and her husband Louis (of New Jersey). There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held in late spring 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made the American Cancer Society in his name. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 27, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Francine was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the only child to the late Charlotte and John Waskowicz of McKeesport. She graduated from McKeesport High School '68 (where she was the Head Majorette) and attended Penn State.
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February 27, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
James “Jamie” Robert Eckels, Sr., 68, of Coulters, PA, passed away in his home, Sunday, February 25, 2024. Born November 26, 1955 in McKeesport, PA, he was married to Mary (Maly) Eckels in 1981. Jamie is survived by his wife, Mary, brothers, John (Kathy) and Mark (Colleen), children, J.J.(Chelsea), Rachele (Bryan) Kelly, and Luke, his grandchildren, Killian (4), Islay (2), Koughan (1), Ronan (1), MacKenzie (Due April 2024) and beloved granddogs, Hula and Storm. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Samantha Ann Eckels, and parents Ann (Wertenbach) Eckels and George “Blair” Eckels of McKeesport, PA.
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February 27, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Agnes M. Prisbylla, age 97 of Castle Shannon and formerly of Port Vue, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. Born February 14, 1927 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Frances (Tomac) Salopek. A retired operator for Bell Telephone and a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - the former St. Mark's Church, Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, the late Joseph Prisbylla, who passed away September 12, 1993, and her siblings: Joseph, Frank, John, Louis, and John R. Salopek, Mary Francetic, Margaret Thompson, Ann Hafner, and Katherine Marlatt. She is survived by her children Barbara (Bernie) Krah of Saltzburg and Lawrence (Laura) Prisbylla of Castle Shannon; her grandchildren Brian Krah, Michael (Molly) Bennett, Sarah (Mike) Dmowski, Benjamin Prisbylla, and Hannah (Anthony) Auberzinski; her great-grandchildren Madison Krah, Miles and Maggie Bennett, and Sobek Auberzinski; her dear friends Diane Carr and Laura Conrad; her sister-in-law Stella Muschweck; and also nieces and nephews.
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February 26, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Anna Gesmond, of White Oak, danced her way through Heaven’s gate on February 24, 2024. She was promised by family that her actual age would not be disclosed. She was born October 1st, in White Oak, PA, sometime around when jazz and swing music was hip. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Antonine Rogalski Morris. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John (Dick) Gesmond, grandson, William Sensor, II, and siblings.
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February 26, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard "Rich" J. Croyle, age 75, of Clairton passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at home. Born March 21, 1948, in Clairton, he was a son of the late William Henry and Annette Ruth (Burnside) Croyle. He worked as maintenance for Steel Valley COG in Homestead and was an Army veteran serving during Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion, Daniel Keffer Post #75, a former member of the Clairton Business Planning Commission, and a purple heart recipient.
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February 26, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary Lucot, age 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away February 25, 2024 at her son's home in Penn Hills. She was born on October 11, 1933 in Minnesota, a daughter of the late John and Mary Lohlein Peterson. Mary was a member of St. Agnes Church and was employed as a Dental Assistant prior to her retirement. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed sewing, and loved to bake. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband James Lucot. She is survived by three sons, John and his wife, Cathy, Jim and his wife, Annette, and Michael; brother Charles Vasko; four grandchildren, Jeremy, John (Heather), Joshua (Keren), Autumn (David); eight great-grandchildren, Micah, Haylee, Garrett, Holly, Carter, Ava, Aaron, and Ashley; great-great-granddaughter Charlotte; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A blessing service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday at 1 P.M. Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
