LeRoy V. Verbanes
February 01, 2026 |
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Kerry M. Felicetty
January 30, 2026 |
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Kerry Michael Felicetty, 62 of Washington and formerly of Glassport, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 peacefully at home. Born July 26, 1963, in Glassport, he was the son of the late Emil and Gaynelle (Woy) Felicetty. He was also proceeded in death by his brother Shawn Felicetty. Kerry retired from the post office. He was an avid music lover. Kerry loved his outdoors and never turned down camping or a good bonfire. He is survived by his loving daughter, Emily Felicetty and step son Cody Hohl. He is also survived by his sister Kristen Felicetty, of West Newton and brother Shannon (Tamara) Felicetty of Buena Vista. He is also survived by his nieces and nephew Crystal (Dave) Slover, Samantha (Marc) Fate, Ryan (Samantha) Felicetty, Sarah (Marty) Sidorchuck; and also his great nieces and nephews Mark, Felicity, Teddy, Kinleigh, and Marek.
Evelyn Perrone
January 28, 2026 |
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Evelyn Perrone, age 90 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Whitehall Borough Post Acute. Born May 20, 1935 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Amos and Cesarina (Lombardi) Dolfi. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Evelyn is survived by her children Peter Perrone of Jefferson Hills and Andrea (the late Walter) Herrick of Rochester, NY. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Clinton Perrone, her brother Emil Dolfi, and her sister Dorothy Florenz.
Craig C. Peterson
January 26, 2026 |
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Craig Carroll Peterson ended his journey on earth on January 25, 2026. He was the son of Carroll Victor Peterson and Jennie Prince Peterson of Clairton, PA. Born on June 10, 1946, Craig was outgoing and rebellious from the time of his birth. He shocked his mother by crawling out of his crib and down a flight of steps to join her in the backyard while she was hanging laundry—at six months of age!
Craig was a cub scout, boy scout and Eagle scout. He was tapped for the Order of the Arrow—the only scout award selected by fellow scouts for outstanding leadership. In junior and senior high school, he played the clarinet and French horn in the orchestral and marching bands. He loved music of every genre and could name every performer and song from the 1960s and 70s. He spent one summer in Cordoba, Argentina, as an exchange student and then hosted a student from Colombia for one semester. He never lost his Spanish language skills.
Craig loved distinctive cars and bought a 1929 Ford Model A when he was 16. He owned a classic Volkswagen “Bug” and a British-produced, Griffith, which was a low, sleek, two-seater sports car. It was on his Honda motorcycle in 1967 that he was broadsided by a car and lost his foot in the accident.
He graduated from Clairton High School in 1964 and from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Psychology. He worked in various sales jobs and especially liked selling electronics because he knew so much about them.
He moved to San Francisco for 10 years and enjoyed the counter-culture lifestyle of that city. But he returned to the Pittsburgh area for the remainder of his life. He battled psychological problems for much of his adult life and had the courage to endure the problems on a daily basis.
Craig maintained friendships all his life, even from grade school. He is survived by his sister, Diane Peterson Mathis (Larry Mathis) of Houston, TX.
Linda Jean Sysdeski
January 26, 2026 |
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Linda spent most of her adult life and her entire career in Ripley, West Virginia, where she devoted over 30 years to Jackson County Schools as an elementary school teacher. She began in special education and later taught third and fourth grade, becoming the kind of teacher children remember forever for how safe, seen, and loved she made them feel.
A graduate of South Allegheny High School and Slippery Rock University, Linda carried her love for others and joy of life everywhere: in her classroom, in her friendships, at the Monroeville Senior Center, and especially in her family life. After retiring, she returned to the Pittsburgh area to be close to the people she loved most - especially her grandson, Augustus (“Gus”) Sydeski, now 10, who brought her endless pride and joy.
Linda’s joy wasn’t subtle. She had an infectious smile, a laugh people could recognize from across a room, and a way of making life feel lighter just by being in it. She loved pizza, spontaneous adventures, and she had a soundtrack for happiness: “Joy to the World” by Three Dog Night, a family staple this past year, sung together often. She also enjoyed Jelly Roll, because Linda had range. She loved Halloween and was exceedingly talented at making nut rolls and crocheting toy creatures.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin “Legs” Sydeski and Lois Elaine Sydeski, along with cats, Faith and Dottie, and grand-dogs, Dante and Sirius.
She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Sydeski Factor; son-in-law, Bradley Factor; grandson, Augustus Sydeski; brother, Tom (wife Dee) Sydeski; niece, Allison; nephew, Shaun; and great-niece, Alexis. She is also lovingly remembered by grand-dogs Ember and Shadow, and her own dog, Eddie.
Linda’s final year followed complications from surgery related to a congenital heart defect. Even then, she met each day with courage, humor, and the love of life that made her her. That year held hard moments, but it also held beauty: Gus reading to her, playing guitar for her, family singing together, and the kind of ordinary joy Linda always made extraordinary.
Visitation will be at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 3-7 PM. A funeral service in the funeral home chapel will be Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10 AM with Pastor Justin Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, and a time of food and fellowship will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Linda’s memorial scholarship can be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/linda-jean-sydeski-scholarship-fund
May her memory be a blessing, and may her love remain a light in the lives of everyone she cared for so well.
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Rose Marie Odorcic
January 21, 2026 |
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Betsy L. Price
January 14, 2026 |
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Betsy L. (Porter) Price, age 79, of Forward Twp., passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at home. She was a retired lot attendant at J.P. Recovery in West Mifflin and a member of First Christian Church of Monongahela. Born June 4, 1946 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Hodgson) Porter and wife of the late Frank V. Price. She is survived by her son, Wayne V. (Melissa) Price of Dravosburg; granddaughter, Jordan (Luke) Price of Dravosburg; sisters, Carole Anders of Kingsport, TN and Florence “Kathy” McCovish of Forward Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Charles B. Price. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Michael D. Adams
January 14, 2026 |
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Michael D. Adams, age 85, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Peters Township Post Acute. He retired as a structural painter for Union Local 530 in Pittsburgh. He enjoyed caring for his cats, NASCAR and sitting on his deck enjoying a cigar. Born September 16, 1940 in Wadesboro, NC, he was a son of the late Ernest Adams Sr. and the late Louise (Crepps) Adams, and husband of the late Lydia N. (Hrynyk) Adams. He is survived by his son, Michael D. (Laura) Adams Jr. of Glassport; daughter, Alisha (Todd) Martin of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Lacey Martin and Nicole and Michael Zepp; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by siblings, Carole Britton, Ernest Adams Jr., Gary and James Adams. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Thursday, January, 15, 2026 from 4-7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Dennis J. Wilcher
January 13, 2026 |
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Dennis J. Wilcher, age 73, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at home. He was an Air Force veteran. He was the owner of 84 Lakes and Lounge and a former owner of the Clairton Newstand. He was a self-employed local newspaper distributor and former employee of U.S. Steel Clairton Works. His passion was fishing and he also enjoyed hunting and collecting sports cards. Born March 28, 1952 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Murald and Doris (Jones) Wilcher. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna (Staffen) Wilcher; children, Keith Wilcher Tarah Wilcher and Bryan Wilcher, all of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Sam, Codie, Stephen, Alayna, Bayden, Carlee, Aylee and Aubrie; sister, Beverly (Harold) Gouker of Forward Twp.; brother-in-law, Richard (Stacie) Staffen of Monongahela; sisters-in-law, Marlene Wilcher of Clairton, Aljean Wilcher of Port Vue and Debra Staffen of Monongahela; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Gene Wilcher, Paige Wilcher, Terry Wilcher and Sherry Mae Wilcher, and brother-in-law, Bill Staffen Jr. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Helen Churilla
January 13, 2026 |
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Helen (Powelczak) Churilla, age 106, of Blaine Hill, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at TLC Adult Care Center in West Newton. She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Her greatest joy was cooking, baking and hosting family for events. Born April 2, 1919 in West Newton, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Sara (Pauchak) Powelczak and wife of the late Michael T. Churilla. She is survived by nieces, Sheila Grimm of Ligonier, Kathy Huber of West Newton, June Morris of Severn, MD and Rose Helen Forbes of Plymouth, MA. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Rose, Katherine, Ann and Mary, and brothers, Michael and John. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:30 AM at St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will be private in Monongahela Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to TLC Adult Care Center, 9 Rio Vista Street, West Newton, PA 15089. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Frederick E. Moore, Jr.
January 12, 2026 |
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Frederick E. Moore, Jr., age 74 of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Jefferson Hospital. Born November 2, 1951 in Millville, NJ, he was a son of the late Frederick E. Moore, Sr. and Dorothy (White) Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, two sisters-in-law, a niece, and his father-and-mother-in-law Ronald and Wilma Cessna. Fred was employed as the head transmission rebuilder of all makes and models at several local shops. He was an avid race car fan who built and drove his own small-block hot rod. Fred also served in the US Marine Corps. Survivors include his beloved wife Donna "Baby" (Cessna) Moore; his two daughters chosen by his heart, Vanessa "Baby Girl" Connors and Derronda "D.D." Spencer; his two biological daughters; his three biological grand-daughters; his three siblings Frances Patterson, Michael (Kathy) Moore, and Barbara (Ray) Hober; his brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Karen (Jerry) Pritt, Dennis (Brenda) Cessna, Ron (Karen) Cessna, Allen Cessna, Jim (Patti Kidd) Cessna; thirty-two nieces and nephews; thirty-seven great-nieces-and-nephews; five great-great-nieces-and-nephews; and his best friend Frank Varlotta. Fred was an anchor of strength to those he loved.
Charles H. "Chaz" Smith
January 10, 2026 |
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Charles H. "Chaz" Smith, age 81 and formerly of Glassport, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Cardinal Woods Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Madison, OH. Born April 30, 1944 in Jacobs Creek, he was a son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Criley) Smith. A retired steelworker for US Steel - National Tube in McKeesport who also worked at Pittsburgh's Spring Mill, Charles served in the US Army. He is survived by his daughter Laura Smith of Liberty Borough, his granddaughter Destiny, his nephew Nicholas (Barb) Cisco of Jefferson Hills, and his niece Mary Payo of Clairton. Besides his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his son Charles H. Smith, Jr..
Sherry L. Shada
January 04, 2026 |
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Robert J. Greenwald
January 03, 2026 |
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Janet E. Ufko
January 03, 2026 |
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