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July 02, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
James A. Bartko, age 75, of Port Vue, PA, died on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born in Turtle Creek, PA on October 1, 1949 and was the son of the late John and Margaret Christie Bartko. He was employed for thirty years as a truck driver for McIlvaine Trucking, then employed by the Railroad, and then Lawson’s Excavating in Liberty Borough.
July 02, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles George Kapcin, age 74, of North Huntingdon, PA, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born in Braddock, PA, on October 29, 1950, and is the son of the late Charles A. and Lura Jeannine Leckey Kapcin. He enjoyed playing guitar, blues music, rock and roll music, and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was an active member of the Pitcairn Monroeville Sportsman Club.
July 02, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Shirley R. (Flading) Hanko, age 93, of North Versailles, formerly of McKeesport, died on June 28, 2025, at Amoroso Wellness in York. Born January 18, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Paul L. and Gertrude Marie (Gessner) Flading and wife of 66 years to the late John E. Hanko.
July 01, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mabette Wilson, age 91, of North Huntingdon died June 25, 2025 at UPMC East. She was born September 18,1933 in Larimer, Pa., a daughter of the late Edward and Irene Koelsch Berchtold. Prior to her retirement, Mabette was employed as a secretary for both Norwin High School and Sixth Street School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wilson in 2002, two sons, William E. Doernte and Dean Doernte, a brother, Edward F. Berchtold Jr., a sister Rita Conway. She is survived by one son Karl Lee Doertne, a daughter, Debra Mansfield numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be no public services.
July 01, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Ed was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting and fishing. He also loved going to the casinos, playing the slot machines and enjoyed horse racing. Ed was also an active member of the NRA.
Ed is preceded in death by his father Adam Joseph “Specks” Vickovic, mother Elvira (Kasunic) Vickovic and brother Anthony Vickovic. He is survived by his sisters, Joanne of Duquesne, Judith (Allan) Nagel of Florida, Marie (late James) Ford of West Mifflin and brother, Tom of McKeesport. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
There will be a private family visitation and private burial in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
July 01, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Lois L. Thorpe, 85, of Glasssport, died July 1, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Consolato and Enes (Carlei) Sgroi and beloved wife of the late Earl Thorpe. She is survived by her daughter Toni Lynn Thorpe; sister Joy (Michael) Turek; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Louis Sgroi and Anthony (the late Christine) Sgroi. Lois was a cashier for Scozio's in Olympia Shopping Center for many years. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral blessing will be held Monday 10:00 am in the funeral home with Father Tom Burke. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.
July 01, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Chester Sliwoski, age 83 of North Huntingdon died June 30, 2025, at UPMC East. He was born May 13, 1942, in Export, Pa a son of the late Chester and Stella Halluck Sliwoski. Chester was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a factory worker in the field of manufacturing. He enjoyed grilling and cooking up his special barbeque sauce. Chester enjoyed spending time with his family most especially around holidays. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Zaberl Sliwoski, his daughter Stacie Sliwoski, two sisters in laws Agnes and Bonnie, several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at which time a blessing will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will be private in Westmoreland Memorial Park. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
July 01, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Kamlaben Ramanbhai Patel, 81, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born March 6, 1944 in Ratanpura, India, and was the daughter of the late Dahyabhai and Rayben Patel. She is survived by husband of 66 years Ramanbhai Patel, her late son Bipinbhai Patel and his surviving wife Varsha Patel; daughter, Chhaya Patel and husband Hasmukh Patel; grandchildren, Chetak, Harsh, Jasmine and Nikita; brothers, Jayantibhai, Kanubhai, Manibhai, Naginbhai, and Arvindbhai Patel. In addition to her parents and son she was also preceded in death by her brother, Purshotambhai Patel. Services were privately held by the family at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
July 01, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
She is the mother of Philomena Such of White Oak, Robert Bell of McKeesport and Tammy Coleman of White Oak; grandmother of Danielle, Joshua, Brandon, Steven, Amanda, Cheyanne & Dylan; numerous great grandchildren; and sister of Eugene Huzdovich of Munhall, Janet (late Stevie) Hudak of North Huntingdon, Noreen (late Norbert “Butch”) Aikman of Munhall, late John (late Ellie) Kudrec, late Dennis (late Debbie) Kudrec, and late Shirley Golofsky. She is also survived by numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday July 7, 2025, from 4-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Trennon Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth.
June 30, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Geneva LaTay Cash passed away peacefully at McKeesport Hospital on June 21st, 2025. Geneva was born August 17, 1977, in McKeesport, Pa. She was the beloved daughter of Min. Emily Cash and the late Howard Robison.
Geneva was a 1995 graduate of McKeesport High School. She then went on to receive her associate's degree in paralegal from Duffs Business Institute and her bachelor's degree from Point Park University.
Geneva went on to work for Juvenile Court as a court clerk and then as a community supervisor for the Wilkinsburg CISP. She ended her career working for the University of Pittsburgh in their housekeeping dept.
Geneva was loved by many, and she leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother, Min. Emily Cash, her children, Jah-Vasia Poindexter, Johnasia Cash, Dontasia, Dontae, and Deontae Allen-Cash, all of McKeesport. Her siblings Recole Cash, Dorcina Cash, Ta’Cora Rowe, all of McKeesport. William T. H. Cash and Lori Cash of Raleigh, NC, Kameico Robison of Swissvale, Pa, and Carmella Collier of Cedartown, GA
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Geneva LaTay Cash, please visit our floral store.
June 30, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Brenda Howard, of McKeesport, PA was born July 27, 1963, in Summerton, South Carolina. She was the beloved daughter of the late Maxine Howard and Jetter Williams Jr.
Brenda was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Clairton High school. For many years, she was employed at Riverside Care Center in McKeesport. Brenda enjoyed shopping, listening to music, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends.
Brenda departed this life on June 21, 2025, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, two grandchildren, Dajanai Crenshaw and Brandon E. Thomas.
June 29, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Amira Yamilet Guaman Llumitasi, de 10 meses, residente de McKeesport, falleció el 27 de junio de 2025. Nacida el 11 de agosto nació de 2024, era hija de Jaime Martin y Joselyn Llumitasig.
Amira era una dulce bebé, rodeada del amor de su familia. Compartía un vínculo inquebrantable con su hermana gemela, Brittny Xiomora Guaman Llumitasig, con quien pasaba incontables horas jugando. Aunque su tiempo con nosotros fue breve, el profundo amor que inspiró permanecerá para siempre en los corazones de su familia y amigos.
Los arreglos estuvieron a cargo de la Funeraria y Crematorio Willig. Sus condolencias y recuerdos pueden compartirse en www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Charles A. Danforth, Supervisor
June 29, 2025 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Janice M. Girovsky, 82, of McKeesport, died June 27, 2025. She is the daughter of the late David and Helen (Wozniak) Obrosky and wife of the late Michael Semko and the late Michael Girovsky. She is survived by her step son Robert (Jodi) Girovsky; granddaughter Melanie Girovsky; brother Larry (Elizabeth) Obrosky; niece Jennifer (Jim) McCalla; nephew Paul (Katie) Obrosky; and great niece Ashley McCalla. Janice was a retired nurse’s aid for Riverside Nursing Home and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Friends wil be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Wed. from Noon to 2 pm, at which time a funeral blessing will be held. Interment following St. Hedwig Cemetery.
June 28, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
The light in this world dimmed significantly for the Warden family on Saturday morning upon the passing of our beloved Mother/Meemaw/Gigi. Donna Ann Slack Warden, 88, from North Huntingdon, passed away on the morning of June 28, 2025 after suffering a debilitating stroke. She may not have ever won a trophy, or earned a fortune, or scaled a mountain but she showed us how to make the most of a life through her steadfastness, resilience, acceptance and love. And though she enjoyed playing bingo, Words with Friends, reading and sports, her devotion and energy was always to her family. Donna was a long-standing member of St. Agnes Church, and she served the community for several decades as a real estate agent for Norwin Agency. Preceding her in death are her husband of 69 years, Jon, an infant daughter Dawn Ann, four siblings, and a grandson, Alex Krivoniak. Surviving are her sister Marg Buck, her three children: Neal (Margie), Diane (Dan) Krivoniak, Al (Chris), Seven grandchildren: Lelia Warden, Martine (John) Krugh, Landon Warden, Shane Warden, Crista Krivoniak, Tyler (Jenny) Warden and Alexa Krivoniak, and five great-grandchildren Brynna, Lennon, Vance, Virginia and Sadie. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday July 1, 2025 with a viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral mass will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St Agnes Church, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Donna’s name to the American Stroke Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
June 27, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Yvonne Waugaman, 84, of McKeesport passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Lumberton, NC to the late Carly Ruben and Nellie Mae (Woods) Royal. She took pride in her schooling, and got numerous degrees in applied sciences and psychology. As well as having true passion for interior design, she worked many years for Wonder Sells in McKeesport. Yvonne was a long time member of the Clairton Lions Club, a social member for Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Dept. #1, and the American Legion Post #380 Ladies Auxiliary. Between her bingo nights and many enjoyable trips to Atlantic City, you would catch Yvonne at any event for her kids, grandkids, or great-grandkids - from band gigs, to volleyball games, she was their #1 fan and just adored supporting her family in any way possible.
