July 29, 2022 |
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Colleen Marie (Cooper) Yaiser, age 70, of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital. Colleen was a member of Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh and she was always loving and generous. Her final act of kindness came in the form of organ donation. Born September 6, 1951 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Esther (Poole) Cooper. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, John C. Yaiser; sister, Peggy Cooper of Florida; and brother, Robert (Nancy) Cooper of North Carolina. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 2 PM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth with Pastor Tim Green officiating. Private burial in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at
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July 29, 2022 |
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Raymond T. "Terry" Opfer, age 80, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. An Army veteran and member of the National Guard of Pennsylvania, he retired as an electrician at Eastman Chemical in West Elizabeth and formerly worked as an electrician for US Steel Clairton Works. He was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp. where he was an elder. He spearheaded the founding of the Greater Elizabeth Church Association. He was a member of the Democratic Committee, the Elizabeth Twp. Zoning Board and a life member of Central Volunteer Fire Co., was a former member of Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co., and a former Little League baseball coach in Elizabeth Twp. Born April 10, 1942 in Floreffe, he was a son of the late Raymond F. and Elizabeth (Morton) Opfer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cynthia J. (Salzer) Opfer; daughter, Tina (Jim) Paquette of West Palm Beach, FL; sons, James (Cindy) Opfer of Elizabeth, Tim (Rose) Opfer of West Palm Beach, FL and Shawn (Shanna) Opfer of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Jayme Opfer, Andrew "AJ" (Bree) Opfer, Brendan Opfer, Jesse Opfer and Elizabeth Opfer; brother, David (Dorothy) Opfer of Washington, PA; aunt, Betty Morton of Monongahela; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Gene Opfer. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, August 1, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10 AM in Round Hill Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. D. Matthew Stith officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Elizabeth Church Association, 2150 Round Hill Church Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at
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July 29, 2022 |
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John J. Capane, age 93 of Clairton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Born December 15, 1928 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Vincenzo and Felice (Juliot) Capane. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, John was a retired millwright for US Steel's Clairton Works and a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75, AARP, and SOAR, all of Clairton. In his spare time, John enjoyed bowling, fishing, going to the casino, and playing the lottery: all while chomping on an ever-present cigar. Most importantly, he was an amazing and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He made it a point to not just be a part of his family's lives and activities, but to be present and supportive no matter who was playing any sport or performing any activity. His family will always picture him there. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, the late Sara J. (Cortese) Capane, who passed away September 27, 2015, his late son Vincent J. (Linda) Capane, and his brothers Donald, Sam, and Anthony "Moe" Capane. He is survived by his daughters Sharon (Joe) Drnach and Valerie (Patrick Brophy) Capane, both of Elizabeth Twp.; his grandchildren Johnna (Jim) Donnelly, Jennifer and Jodi Drnach, Brandon Skooglund, Sara (Chad) Riley, Vincent J. Capane, II, and Dante Capane; his great-grandchildren Jiada, JJ, Colton, Wesley, Mabel, Gianni, and Gabriella; his brother James "Juice" (Anna) Capane of Clairton; and his nieces and nephews, especially his special nephew Phil Capane.
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July 28, 2022 |
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Michael "Mickey" Fodella Jr., age 91, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Grandview Estates. He was Navy veteran serving during the Korean War and retired as a project engineer for Danieli Corporation in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, a life-long member of Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company and a member of the Clairton American Legion Daniel Keffer Post 75. He always enjoyed a good conversation and loved his little buddies. Born December 17, 1930 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Michael Fodella Sr. and the late Mary (Hemenic) Fodella. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wilma (Walters) Fodella; daughter, Tamara Indyk of Elizabeth Twp.; sons, Michael (Kelly) Fodella of Elizabeth and John (June) Fodella of Blaine Hill; grandchildren, Leanna and Shane Indyk, Michael and Jaime Fodella, Jenna and Jasmine Fodella; sister, Audrey (Kenneth) Pavlack of Oak Hill; beloved dog, Maggie; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, July 31, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM with a Parastas at 7 p.m. A Panachida Service will be Monday, August 1, 2022 at 9:15 AM in the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Liturgy at 10 AM at Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church with Father Ivan Mina officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
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July 25, 2022 |
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Dr. Richard E. Schwirian, age 83, of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired nuclear engineer for Westinghouse Nuclear Center in Cranberry Twp. He was a 1959 graduate of Washington & Jefferson College, a 1961 graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology, a 1964 graduate of Case Institute of Technology and a 1968 graduate of Case Western Reserve University. He was an avid actor and singer in little theater, a published historical novelist, and enjoyed outdoor sports and activities. Born September 23, 1938 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Richard E. and Mary Irene (Patton) Schwirian. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lydia J. "Jo" (Yanderly) Schwirian; daughters, Tami Licht of Pleasant Hills, Letti (Dean) DeSantis of Pleasant Hills and Stefani (Steve) Kowalski of Ross Twp.; grandchildren, Jonathan (Elise) Licht, Dr. Steven (Melissa) Licht, DJ (Paige Gardner) DeSantis, Dante DeSantis, Dana DeSantis and Sam (Naomi Mullins) Kowalski; sisters, Patti Meehleib, Sandi (Tom) Toth and Suzi Kenders; brother, Larry (Caroline) Schwirian; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Friday, July 29, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Mark Whitsel officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA, 575 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Offer condolences at
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July 25, 2022 |
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Rudolph C. Sallinger, age 92, of North Huntingdon, formerly of White Oak, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at home. A Korean War Army veteran, he retired as a plant foreman for Kennametal in North Huntingdon. He was a member of the White Oak VFW and enjoyed volunteering at the Rose Garden in Renziehausen Park in McKeesport. Born November 13, 1929 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Rudolph E. and Marie (Waneck) Sallinger and husband of the late Pauline (Ehrenfeld) Sallinger. He is survived by his sons, David C. (Mary Beth) Sallinger of Penn Hills and Steven E. (Mimi) Sallinger of North Huntingdon; granddaughter, Dr. Elizabeth Sallinger; grandson, Nicholas (Gabriella) Sallinger; stepdaughter, Darla (Gary) Pirillo of Sutersville; stepson, Maynard Ehrenfeld of Texas; step-grandchildren, Justin (Gianna) Pirillo, Jenna (Dale) Hutchinson and Rod (Erin) Ehrenfeld; daughter-in-law, Michelle Rivas of Springfield, IL; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Isabelle (O’Hare) Sallinger, and son, Richard A. Sallinger. No visitation is planned. Private interment will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rose Garden at Renziehausen Park, 1400 Pinoak Drive, McKeesport, PA 15132. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com. Offer condolences at
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July 25, 2022 |
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Albert J. Siler, Jr., age 93 of West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born August 30, 1928, he was a son of the late Albert J. Siler, Sr. and Ellen V. (McGowan) Siler. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin, Albert worked at US Steel's Homestead Works, was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of the AARP Chapter #1612 in Clairton. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Suzanne (Harrigan) Siler; his sons Daniel (Nadine) Siler of Claridge and David (Maryann) Siler of St. John's, FL; his daughters Linda (James) Wolfe of Moon Twp., Karen (Thomas) Welfer of Robinson Twp., and Kristin (John) Selnekovic of Robinson Twp.; his six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; his sisters and brothers, Rose M. (James) Sedley of Mt. Lebanon, James (Sylvia) Siler of West Mifflin, Margaret (Stephen) Koget of Monongahela, Rita Katherine (Gerard) McElhinny of Pleasant Hills, Regina (Nicholas) Botti of West Mifflin, Theresa Ann Tatrai of Bethel Park; his sister-in-law Marian Siler; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his siblings Josephine Maloy, Elizabeth Cekala, Vincent Siler, Agnes Pasky, Francis Siler, and Patrick Siler.
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July 22, 2022 |
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Judy M. Johnson, age 57, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. She was a former employee for Headstart in Elizabeth. She was a former member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., a member of the Daughters of the America Revolution, a former seamstress, and a friend to anyone she met. Born November 4, 1964 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Robert F. Barrett Sr. and the late Patricia (Hurlbut) Barrett. She is survived by her husband of nine years, Scott A. Johnson; children, Joe (Rachael) Jenkins of Detroit, MI and Jessica Jenkins of Elizabeth; stepchildren, Kevin Johnson of Forward Twp. and Kerisa (Jim) Lewis of Forward Twp.; grandchildren, Dan, Don and Jordan; step-grandchildren, Jaelynn, Teagan and Jimmy; canine companion, Hunter; sibllings, Patty Lou (Bruce) Knabenschuh of Elizabeth, Nancy Schwer of Munhall, Bobby (Linda) Barrett of Forward Twp., Karen (Lawrence) Bennett of Forward Twp. and Kenny (Joyce) Barrett of Bethel Park; sister-in-law, Sandy Barrett of Jefferson Hills; brother-in-law, Rob Johnson of Elizabeth; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
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July 20, 2022 |
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John F. Kwiecinski, age 75, of Baldwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. He was an Army Reserve veteran and a retired business analyst for Indspec Chemical Corporation in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Bridge City Church in White Oak where he was a member of the Men's Connection group. He enjoyed traveling and trips to his camp in Pymatuning and being a snowbird in Florida. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born September 12, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Harry and Rose (Shebeth) Kwiecinski. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jane (Byers) Kwiecinski; daughters, Connie (John) Lakovic of White Oak and Sally (John Domer) Lasica of Port Vue; son, George F. (Raena) Cullen Jr. of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Jay (Nicole) Cullen, Justin (Marisa) Cullen, Marissa (Josh) Lakovic, Nicole (Shawn) Lakovic, Alexis (Cary) Lamkin, Nicholas (Giannia) Lasica and Megan (Brenden) Forrester; great-grandchildren, Aubriannia Lasica and Ava Cullen; brother, Paul (Beryl) Kwiecinski of Masillon, OH; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Jim Kwiecinski. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Friday, July 22, 2022 from 1 PM until the time of service in the funeral home chapel at 3 PM with Pastor Nick Stephanovic and Pastor Bob Fagan officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Offer condolences at
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July 20, 2022 |
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David Glenn Householder, age 75, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at home. A former mayor of Elizabeth Borough, he was a retired maintenance supervisor for Eastman Chemical Company in West Elizabeth and a member of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge No. 526 in Elizabeth. Born October 10, 1946 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John William and Beverly Wilma (Leach) Householder and husband of the late Joyce (Chapman) Householder. He is survived by sons, Allen David (Ida) Householder of Cranberry Twp. and Charles Andrew Householder of Elizabeth; stepdaughters, Paula Jo Cridge of Carnegie and Terri Lynn Cridge of Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren, Emma Arwyn Householder and Lachlan Alexander Householder; also, nieces, nephews and aunts. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brothers, Allen and John Householder. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Cemetery Association, PO Box 236, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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July 18, 2022 |
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James L. Barlow, age 73, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Countryside Skilled Nursing. A Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a retired electrical engineer for Capintec Inc. in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where he enjoyed volunteering. Born June 11, 1949 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Openshaw) Barlow. He is survived by his sister, Sarah Barlow Kennedy of Grove City; sister-in-law, Betsy Barlow of Addison; also, nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Nancy Barlow, and brother, John Barlow. A Memorial Service will take place Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 3 PM at Elizabeth Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
July 16, 2022 |
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Jack R. Booth, age 73, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2022 at home. Born January 29, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Audrey (McWhirter) Booth. He retired as a P&E Repairman at U.S. Steel Clairton Works.
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July 15, 2022 |
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Sr. Lucille Toth, SDR, age 96, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 in the Divine Redeemer Motherhouse, Elizabeth Twp. Born November 23, 1925 in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of the late Emery and Margaret (Szinai) Toth. Sr. Lucille received her BS in Education from St. John College and also an associate's degree in business administration from Robert Morris University. She worked as a teacher, in the business office at the Divine Redeemer Memorial Hospital in St. Paul, MN, and as treasurer for the Villa St. Teresa in Darby. In her spare time, Sr. Lucille enjoyed reading, watching "Jeopardy" and "Little House on the Prarie," comic strips in the newspaper, and had a lovely singing voice.
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July 12, 2022 |
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Frieda G. Burchell, age 97 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Born November 17, 1924 in Braddock, she was a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Estell (Brickley) Kitchen and wife of the late Elmer I. Burchell. A member of Prayer Time Cathedral in White Oak, Frieda is survived by her son James R. Burchell of North Versailles; her daughter Gail E. Sanutelli of Belleville, MI; her six grandchildren; her twenty-four great-grandchildren; her four great-great-grandchildren; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son Larry D. Burchell and her siblings, Darrell, Doyle, Malcolm, Wilbur and Ralph Kitchen, Dorothy Beattie, Eileen J. Diamond and Zetta J. Freeman.
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July 11, 2022 |
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Daryl R. Lewis, age 50 of Dravosburg and formerly of Clairton, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. Born June 16, 1972 in Pittsburgh, he is the son of Frank Lewis of Titusville, Pamela (Kim) Eggleston of Monongahela, and step-son of Wilbert (Connie) Harrison of Liberty Boro.
Daryl was a truck driver for Walshak Trucking of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Tanya Parsons Lewis; his children Amanda (Steven) Mullen of Poinciana, FL, Tyler Lewis of Monongahela, Matthew and Olivia Lewis of McKeesport, Aaron Mathews of Ambridge, Kally Sloan and Tevin George of Clairton, Dakota Sloan, Sakia, Shyann, Jallelle, and Lillian Lewis, Skylor Bennett, and Serenity and Mikael Lewis of Dravosburg; his three grandchildren; his brothers Frank Lewis, Jr., T.J. Nestor, Chris Nestor, and Richard (Missy) Lewis; his sisters Shawna, Danielle, Laura, Emma, Missy; and also nieces and nephews.
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