June 02, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jacqueline "Jackie' Cohen, 79, of Pittsburgh passed away at home Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 24, 1945 to the late Irwin and Sara (Verbofsky) Katz. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Cohen; daughter, Robyn (David) Brown of McDonald; grandchildren, Abigayle and Parker Brown, and Tori Cohen; her brother, Richard (Susan) Katz; her sister, Ellen (Scott) Grosser; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Jackie is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Cohen who passed away in 2016. There are no services. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 02, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Melissa Lou Stefanic, 63 of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Glassport passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born in McKeesport on February 21, 1962 to the late Frank and Kathleen (Dunlap) Ventresca. Melissa was a woman of many hobbies, talents, and careers. Starting her journey as a Ballerina at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, then going to Chatham University to become a teacher, attending St. Margaret's School of Nursing, and finally achieving a Master's degree at Waynesburg University while working as and RN for the VA Hospital in Oakland. Melissa was a member of the White Oak American Legion Auxiliary #701, as well as the American Legion Riders. She enjoyed her trips on the motorcycle, camping, and also loved crafting and being a dog mom. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Robert J. "Bob" Stefanic; her 2 sons, James F. (Angela) Stefanic of Pittsburgh, and Samuel R. (Sasha) Stefanic of Upper St. Clair; her grandson, James R. Stefanic; nephew, John (Crystal) Goldsworthy; and many loving friends. In addition to her parents, Melissa is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Goldworthy. Friends are welcome Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 02, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Thomas Wayne Carpenter, age 75 of North Huntingdon, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 1, 2025 while surrounded by his family. Born on October 15, 1949 in New Castle, he lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and unwavering love for his family. Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy, demonstrating a deep commitment to his country. He was a member of Word of Life Church in Greensburg, and the owner and president of Kress Manufacturing. Thomas was a gentle soul with a generous heart, known by all who loved him as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Carpenter, his four sons Chris Carpenter (Kim), Aaron Carpenter (Amanda), Ryan Carpenter, and Jeremy Carpenter, and his cherished grandchildren Morgan, Levi, Tyler, Braden, Sam, Makayla, Owen, Trey, and Ethan. He also leaves behind his brother, Donald Carpenter (Mary), sisters Cande Haski (Marty), and Lynn Rabosky (Ron), and many extended family members and friends. Thomas was preceded in death by his loving parents, Donald and Ruth Carpenter. He will be remembered for his gentle spirit, steadfast love, and the profound impact he had on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Thomas's legacy lives on in the lives of his children and grandchildren, who were his greatest pride and joy. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Thursday from 4-7 PM, and Friday from 10-11 AM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 11 AM with interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Thomas's name to Word of Life Church in Greensburg. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
June 02, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Beth Ann (Schaming) Mattie, 58, of Port Vue, died June 1, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah (Uhas) Schaming. She is survived by her sifnificant other, Emil "Tim" Yesensky; daughters Courtney Mattie and Sarah (Kevin) Peindl; son Drew (Jennica Shearer) Mattie; grandchildren Carson, Jaxson and Lilliana; brothers Chuck (the late Michelle) Schaming, Darrell Schaming and Dwane (the late Theresa) Schaming; sister Milissa (Stew) Kernstock; also nieces and nephews. A celebration of Beth Ann's life will be held July 5, 2025, 1:00 pm, at the Blue Spruce Pavilion in White Oak Park. Funeral arrangements by the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
June 02, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert D. Nicklow Sr., age 90, of Forward Twp., passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Jefferson Hospital. A 1952 graduate of Dunbar Township High School, he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ in Monongahela and a faithful servant of the Lord. As an Evangelist, he did missionary work in the United States, Canada, and South America. He was a former employee of U.S. Steel Clairton Works’ engineering department and a former member of the Clairton and Jefferson Hills Auxiliary Police departments. He retired as an insurance agent for American General Life Insurance Company in White Oak. Born January 18, 1935 in Phillips, PA, he was a son of the late Arthur and Edith Paloma (Stull) Nicklow. He is survived by his wife, Pamela J. (Rimel) Nicklow; daughters, Bonnie S. (Alan) Metzler of Columbus, Ohio, Robin D. (James Sr.) Burns of Troy, NC and Tamara A. Morle of Detroit, MI; sons, Robert D. (Chris) Nicklow Jr. of Monongahela and Daniel J. (Marnie) Nicklow of Monongahela; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Leah Nicklow of Connellsville; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond, Harry, Donald, Stanton and Melvin Nicklow; sister, Geraldine E. Lenhart; first wife, Nancy Ann Nicklow, and second wife, Margaret “Alice” Nicklow. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service in the funeral home chapel will be Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10 AM with Evangelist Robert Nicklow Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Connellsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Native American Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ, 525 6th Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 02, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John Pacerucha, age 81 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born August 2, 1943 in Glassport, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Prokopchak) Pacerucha. He was preceded in death by his siblings Anne Handra, Michael and Paul Pacerucha. John is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Caren (Yanik) Pacerucha. He was a loving uncle to two generations of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. John was caring and loving to his cousins and friends. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era and a member of the American Legion Post #443 of Glassport. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish.
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June 01, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Lois Jean Connolly Rodman, age 75, of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born in Braddock, PA on August 24, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary E. Letchford Connolly. She graduated from Braddock General Hospital School of Nursing. She retired after many years as a dedicated registered nurse, for which she had a deep passion and cared deeply for everyone. She enjoyed spending time with her family, teaching her grandchildren how to make pierogies and loved shopping. She will be deeply missed. Her quick wit and sense of humor will be deeply missed by family and friends.
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May 31, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Darril Clark Bill (“D.C.”), 59, was a lifelong adventurer who called many places
“Home”- McKeesport, PA; Peachtree City, GA; Orlando FL; and Blue Ridge, GA.
His final days were spent making his mark in Chattanooga, TN, where he passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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Darril was born in 1966 in McKeesport, PA to Faik D. Bill and Janice M. (Grimes) Bill.
Driven by his love of Country and passion for aviation, Darril graduated from The U.S. Air Force Academy in 1988 and fulfilled his dream of becoming an Air Force pilot. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and retired after 22 years of service.
In 1997, Darril joined Delta Airlines as a commercial airline pilot. At the time of his death, he was a newly-minted A-350 Captain flying all around the world.
A dedicated student of life, Darril’s love of learning made him a jack-of-all-trades, and his work ethic made him a master of most. You were just as likely to find him in his workshop repairing an antique pinball machine as you were to encounter him absorbed in a book on history or government. He had a movie quote for every occasion, and legend has it he would sometimes moonlight as Batman.
Whether he was enacting elaborate pranks he devised, researching & documenting the story behind a cherished collectible he had tracked down, or helping his daughters perfect their résumés, Darril always lived up to his playful ideal of “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing”. (Reader note: he also applied this life motto when pouring powdered sugar onto his pancakes.)
Of all his remarkable endeavors, Darril was most proud of the loving family he and his wife, Kimberly (Pasternak) Bill, built together over their nearly-37 years of marriage. The births of their daughters, Katelyn and Nora, led Darril to discovering his greatest life purpose: loving his girls and raising them to do good in the world.
Darril dreamed of retiring with his wife to his beloved cabin in the mountains of Blue Ridge, where they could watch the breathtaking sunsets and continue creating joyful new memories with their daughters, extended family, and dear friends.
Through his outstanding devotion as a husband & father, his loyalty and goodness as a family member & friend, and the kindness and respect he showed to everyone he met, Darril left the world a brighter place than he found it. Although his time on Earth was far too brief, his legacy will span generations.
For all who love him, we can honor his memory by having more adventures, pursuing our passions, spending more time with the people we love, and enacting more good in the world.
As for Darril, “Mischief Managed”.
(at least for now)
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May 31, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Linda Diane (Waggoner) Begly, age 69 of North Versailles died May 30, 2025. She was born October 16, 1955, in Massillon, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Bell Youngen Waggoner. After graduating from Tuslaw High School Class of 1974, she attended Massillon Baptist Bible college where she met her husband, Arthur Begly. She loved being a pastor's wife and was able to use her talent of playing piano for every church that Arthur pastored outside of being a pastor's wife, Linda found her calling while being a CNA at a nursing home in Loudonville, Ohio. She commuted an hour each way to attend Wayne Adult School of Practical Nursing, Ohio where she became an LPN. After moving to the Pittsburgh area, she worked at Persona Care East as director of nursing then administrator. Following that she worked at Oakleaf personal care home as director of nursing. When she finally retired, it was from Life Care Hospital where she worked part time in the mental ward. Linda is an ovarian and endometrial cancer survivor of 15 years. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Arthur Begly, two daughters, Melody Begly Filewich and Melissa Begly, a sister Deloris Sneed, 4 grandchildren, Ava and Tyler Filewich, Hannah and Joseph Harmon. Friends will be received at the Jame W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at which time a service will be held in the funeral home chapel. Interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery, North Versailles. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
May 30, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert "Bob" James Schmeltz, Jr., age 86, of White Oak, PA, died on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born in East McKeesport, PA on August 29, 1938, and was the son of the late Robert, Sr. and Wilda Crissman Schmeltz.
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May 30, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Cindy L. (Rager) Pipp, 67, of Glassport, died May 30, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Francis and Patricia (Popach) Rager. She is survived by her lifelong partner, Mack Clark; son Paul (the late Bobbi Jo Swartz) Pipp; daughter Ashley (William) Andrew; grandchildren Nichole, Robin, Caleb, Izabela, Katrina, Dannielle, Dee, Derrick and David; siblings Carol, Edward, James, David, Wayne, Julie, Geraldine, Jeanie and Joyce; also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother John. Cindy loved bingo, playing cards and going to the casino. She was loved by anyone and everything and opened her house up to all. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. from 2 to 4.
May 29, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert “Bob” Charles Wills, age 66, of White Oak, PA, died on Thursday, May 29, 2025. He was born in Greensburg, PA, on October 13, 1958, and is the son of the late Charles and Lucy Kozen Wills.
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May 29, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph Michael Ero, age 66, of Finleyville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a courageous 20-month battle with colorectal cancer.
Born in McKeesport and raised in White Oak, Joe proudly served in the United States Navy for 17 years, earning numerous commendations and awards from senior-ranking officers throughout his service. He carried that same sense of duty into civilian life, volunteering with the Versailles, White Oak, and Rainbow Volunteer Fire Companies and later serving his community as a Pennsylvania State Constable.
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May 29, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Donn Kight, 93, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born August 1, 1931 and was the son of the late Clarence Lehr and Mildred (Mutterer) Kight. He was the loving husband of the late Janet "Dawn" Kight, who passed away on May 4, 2004. Donn was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. He was involved with Round Hill Church as an elder, member of the choir, food pantry volunteer, "Around the Hill" newsletter staff, youth fellowship, and the strawberry festival. He loved watching movies, especially "Gone with the Wind," which he had an entire room dedicated in his house for memorabilia. He loved animals, especially his best friend, Lucy, a golden retriever, and he would always feed stray cats. He also loved painting, drawing, shopping, and decorating for the holidays.
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May 29, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Donna L. Steinkopf, age 82 of North Huntingdon, died May 28, 2025, at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. She was born February 23, 1943, in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Donald and Elizabeth Maraz Smith. Donna was a graduate of Duquesne High School Class of 1960. Over the years, she enjoyed going to lunch with the girls she graduated with. She was also a graduate of Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and worked for several years as a stylist. She enjoyed word searches and, politics. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and her fur babies, Bailey, Willow and Honey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl F. Steinkopf in 2004., an infant daughter Stacy, a brother, Wilbur Smith, a sister, Phyllis Senato. She is survived by her beloved children, son Carl F. Steinkopf Jr., (Tina) a daughter Lisa A. Steinkopf, 4 grandchildren, Storm Steinkopf (Shelby), Kyle Steinkopf, Cassidy Palo (Nick) and Chance Steinkopf (Strykar ), 4 great grandchildren, Colton, Joey, Grace, Hallie, brother Dale Smith (Carolyn) brother-in-law, James Senato, numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc, Clay Pike, Circleville, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with her longtime family friend, Poodie Carson officiating. Interment will be in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
