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Douglas Edward Gantt

October 01, 2023 |

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

Douglas Edward Gantt, 56, of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born February 24, 1967 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Durant and Eileen (Craine) Gantt. Douglas was a member of New Hope Assembly of God, Elizabeth Township. He was a Sandblasting Technician and was previously a member of the Painter's Union.

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John Anthony Dougherty

September 30, 2023 |

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

John Anthony Dougherty, age 66, of Versailles, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 16, 1957 and is the son of the late James “Ted” and Mary Ann Pomaibo Dougherty. John was employed in the food industry for many, many decades. He started in stock and worked up to managerial positions at Shop ‘n Save on Fifth Avenue in McKeesport. After leaving Shop ‘n Save in McKeesport, he was employed as a manager and worked several years at Alco Parking in Pittsburgh. He later was a manager at the Shop ‘n Save in Olympia Shopping Center and then in management at Shop ‘n Save in the Hill District. Currently, he was a grocery manager at the Shop ‘n Save in Bethel Park. He formerly served as an usher for the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport. John loved a good laugh and was not afraid to speak his mind. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. His presence will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Read More

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Brian Joseph Sita

September 30, 2023 |

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

Brian Joseph Sita Sr., age 58 of McKeesport, died September 24, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital- McKeesport. Born November 20, 1964, in McKeesport, he was the son of Shirley (Marshall) Sita and the late Francis "Buddy" Sita .
Brian worked for Bob's Auto Body as a mechanic. He was the Pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church for the Deaf in Wilkinsburg. In his free time, Brian enjoyed riding his motorcycles.
Brian is survived by his children, Cheyanne Sita, Brittany Sita, and Brian Sita Jr., all of McKeesport; grandchildren, Delilah and Dahlia; siblings, Gary (Kathy) Sita of Northfield, NJ, Sharon (Tom Jaworski) Gobbel of Dundee, MI, and Rich (Christina) Sita of Audubon, NJ; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, October 7 2023, from 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Supervisor, Chris Odasso

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Angeline D. Walters

September 29, 2023 |

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

Angeline "Angie" D. (DiLiberatore) Walters, age 90, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at home. She retired after more than 20 years as a school bus driver for Matthews Bus Company in Jefferson Hills. Born April 10, 1933, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Rocco and Vienna (Maiorini) DiLiberatore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Charles and Frank DiLiberatore, and sisters, Elizabeth Pearsol and Margaret Econovich. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. She lived in several different neighborhoods throughout Pittsburgh as well as in Arizona for a short period of time. Her way of showing love was feeding you more than you ever thought you could fit in your stomach. She enjoyed jazz music, golfing and traveling, loved trying new things and was genuinely curious about other people and their lives. She had stories upon stories upon stories to tell (to anyone who would listen!). She was an independent woman, living alone up until the week she passed. She cleaned her own house, cooked, and took care of herself at 90 years old. She lived a long and full life, which ended the way she wanted (peacefully at her home). She was ready and would want loved ones to celebrate her life, not mourn her death, and to remember her as an inspiration to worry less and live life to the fullest. No visitation or services are planned, but if you wish to pay your respects, please consider a donation to one of the following organizations that Angie cared about, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY, 10018; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN, 38105; Wounded Warrior Project, 600 River Avenue #400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212; and the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com 

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Ronald "Ronn" P. Ultis

September 29, 2023 |

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

Ronald “Ronn” P. Ultis, 76, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born July 10, 1947 in Fairmont and was  the son of the late Andy and Velma (Geiger) Ultis  He was the husband of 38 years to the late Wilma S. (Shick) Ultis, who passed away May 30, 2020. Along with his late wife he was a member of member of the Irwin Eagles # 1671, the Irwin Moose Lodge 236, the Wendel Athletic Association, and the Italian Minor’s Society in Hahntown. Wilma and Ronn enjoyed riding their Sportster. Ronn was living in quiet retirement at the time of his passing.  He will be greatly missed. Read More

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Donald Stanley Mient

September 29, 2023 |

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

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Richard Vance Fore

September 29, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Richard Vance Fore, age 71, of Verona, formerly of Sheffield, AL, died September 27, 2023, at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center.  Born June 1, 1952, in Sheffield, AL, he was the son of Mary (Balentine) Fore and the late Herman Fore and the husband of Julie (Rager) Fore for fourteen years.  Richard served in the Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran and was awarded the following medals and honors, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Medical Badge, and two Overseas Service Bars.

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Macie L. Jackson

September 29, 2023 |

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

Macie L. Jackson, 103, of Clairton, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born September 22, 1920 in Ozark, Alabama and was the daughter of the late Sisero Rowe and the late Melissa Flowers. She was the wife of the late Judge Jackson Jr., who passed away November 11, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Avanalist "Sonny" (Paula) of Clairton, and Bruce (the late Edna) Jackson of Wilkinsburg, grandchildren, Autumn, Dwayne, Avanalist, Steve, Aqaveon, Adonia, Kelli, Kevin, and Raymond, host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, just welcomed a great-great-great grandchild, Temon Jr., and many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

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Mildred L. "Millie" McCombs

September 29, 2023 |

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

Mildred L. "Millie" McCombs, age 77, of West Mifflin, died September 25, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. Born February 24, 1946, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John Dirjen and Thelma Johnson Garcia and the significant other of Dave Petrillo.

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Betty J. (Covelli) Santoline

September 28, 2023 |

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

Betty J. Santoline, age 89 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon.  Born January 30, 1934 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Angeline (Belcastro) Covelli.  A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the Sons of Columbus Santa Maria Council #4, Betty retired as a clerk for the City of Clairton Collections Department after a thirty year career.  

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Patricia Ann Bilak

September 28, 2023 |

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

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Warren J. Dowling

September 28, 2023 |

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

Warren J. Dowling, 93, of West Mifflin, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born February 17, 1930 in Braddock and was the son of the late William C. and Mabel (Jones) Dowling. Warren was a retired Lab Technician at the former US Steel Research Lab in Monroeville. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War.

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Robert H. Blasko

September 27, 2023 |

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

Robert H. Blasko, 91 of North Huntingdon died September 27, 2023 at his home. He was born April 3, 1932 in Bradenville, Pa, a son of the late Andrew and Helen Blasko. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Elliot Company as a Tool & Die Maker. He was a member of St, Agnes Church where in sang in the choir, He enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, George and Andrew Blasko. He is survived by his wife Marcella Jugan Blasko, son Robert D. Blasko, daughter Debra Mainiero (Richard), and Diane Blasko one grandchild Daniel. Two brothers Charles (Pat) and Byron (Pat) Blasko. Friends will be received on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 2-6 pm at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at a time to be announced at St. Agnes Church with interment to follow at South Versailles Cemetery, Coulter. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Judith Ann Ondechek

September 27, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Judith Ann (Bodnar) Ondechek, age 78, of White Oak, formerly of Buena Vista, died September 24, 2023, at Canterbury Place.  Born July 7, 1945, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Florence (Gomba) Bodnar.  Judith graduated from McKeesport Area High School in 1963.  She retired from UPMC McKeesport and Jefferson Hospital, where she worked as a Nurses Aide.  She volunteered at Sonshine Kitchen in McKeesport and was a member of Teamsters Local 205 and Local 926.  Judith enjoyed yard sales, bingo, and watching game shows.  Judith is survived by a son, Michael Ondechek; daughter, Michelle Ondechek; grandchildren, Michay Walker, Raeleen Barncord, and Carolyn Walker; great-grandchildren, Emma Barncord, Ally Barncord, and Ava Carman; sister, Donna Caylor.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by siblings, Carol Robertson, Mickey Bodnar, and Johnny Bodnar.  Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.  Charles Danforth, Supervisor

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Kathleen M. Koelsch

September 27, 2023 |

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

Kathleen"Kathi" M. Koelsch, age 72, of North Huntingdon, died September 24, 2023 at West Penn Hospital. Born November 26, 1950, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Thelma (Hauck) Roche and the wife of Wayne R. Koelsch.

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