November 25, 2020 |
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After a long battle with cancer, Carol Ruth (Sharpnack) Thompson, age 75, of West Newton passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. She retired as a secretary for GMAC in St. Petersburg, FL and she worked part-time with her late mother at Sandcastle and Kennywood. She enjoyed traveling and sports. Born June 24, 1945 in Teaneck, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Caroline (McLaughlin) Sharpnack. She is survived by her daughter, Nancye (Shaun) Hill of Manchester, TN; grandson, Austin Kistler of Manchester, TN; sister, Peggy (Ron) Mizla of Morgantown, WV; also, many cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. Marvin C. Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to 50 people at any given time inside the funeral home. Guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 24, 2020 |
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Lynda Springer, age 61 of Greenock, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport. Born January 29, 1959 in McKeesport, she is the daughter of Wayne C. and Patricia Ann (Kushner) Ludwick of N. Myrtle Beach, SC. Lynda operated SpeediKeys, her own medical transcription business. She joins her husband of 37 years: the late Gary R. Springer, who passed away October 22, 2019. Besides her parents, Lynda is survived by her sons Steven Springer of Monroeville, Jason Springer of Ft. Myers, FL, and Justin Springer of Elizabeth Twp.; her two brothers Eric (Nancy) Ludwick of Elizabeth Twp. and Brian Ludwick of Miami, FL; her niece Jenna; and her nephew Ethan.
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November 23, 2020 |
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Helen Lowney, age 99 of Parma, OH and formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Born February 24, 1921 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Amanda (Jandrillic) Mihalevic. In her spare time, Helen loved to craft, solve word search puzzles, but, most of all, spent time with her adoring family. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Albert F. Lowney, who passed away December 11, 1992, and her brothers Joseph and John Mihalevic. Helen is survived by her children Stephen Lowney of Berea, OH, Joseph M. (Lisa) Lowney of Louisville, OH, and Alberta Lowney of Parma; her grandchildren Amanda Jean Lowney, Amanda Frances Parsons, and Alesha Gershan; and her great-grandchildren Winslow Catherine Parsons and Audrey Gershan.
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November 23, 2020 |
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Alfred L. Cadena, age 83 of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Born October 3, 1937 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Alfred and Emma (Hrvacic) Cadena. A former Pennsylvania National Guardsman and member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish (the former St. Joseph's Church, Clairton), Alfred worked for many years in buildings and facilities department at US Steel - Clairton Works. He had an extreme fondness for cars, whether it be their repair, collection, or even the die-cast models. He had a passion for westerns, classic country music, and old time television, especially Perry Mason and Gunsmoke. Alfred was a handy person who was always available, and happy, to help. But most importantly, his family will remember his as a generous soul who dearly loved his family. Besides his parents, Alfred was preceded in death by his sisters Emma (John) Berchok and Lillian (the late Lewis) Martini. He is survived by his sister Bernadette (the late Sylvester) Mazza; his nieces and nephews Michele Mazza, Jeffrey (Megan) Mazza, Brian (Gwen) Berchok, Jacqueline E. (Joe) Ciotti Herrle, Mark (Sally) Martini, and Lisa (Bryan) Smith; and his great-nieces-and-nephews Brian, Jocelyn, Olivia, Madeline, Lilliana, and James.
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November 23, 2020 |
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Helen Ferketic, age 94 of Greenock, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Gilchrist Center Hospice in Towson, MD. Born January 17, 1926 in Versailles, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Amelia (Skobar) Frketic. A member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and the CFU Lodge #146 of Versailles, Helen worked at the McKee Stewart Co. for 35 years and with Ruben Furniture for 27 years. She is survived by her sister Betty Oeler of Towson, MD, nieces Kathleen Fagan and Karla Oeler, and nephew Robert Fagan. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Kathryn Fagan.
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November 21, 2020 |
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Betty J. Ziemke, age 90 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born July 4, 1930 in Victory, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mena (Smart) Hauser. A member of Concord United Methodist Church in Belle Vernon, Betty worked as a secretary for the Bob Rodgers Insurance Agency and as a school bus driver for Elizabeth Forward School District. She joins her husband, the late Glenn Ziemke, who passed away in 1978. Betty is survived by her children Lisa Ziemke, with whom she resided, Brian (Alicia) Ziemke of Mt. Vernon, and Glenn Ziemke of Vermont; her grandchildren Payton, Seth, Briana, and Benjamin Ziemke; and her sister Barbara (John) Maisch of Belle Vernon. She was also preceded in death by her sister Alberta Opfer.
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November 18, 2020 |
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Ronald H. Smith, age 72 of Springfield Twp. and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Born May 12, 1948 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William H. "Herk" and Gladys (Missouri) Smith. Ronald retired from the sales department of Snavely Forest Products. He is survived by his wife Ruth E. (Sellman) Smith; his sons Ronald H. Smith, II of Greensburg and Chad H. (Laura) Smith of Mt. Vernon; his grandchildren Ronald H. III (deceased), Breana, Sage, and Ezra Smith; his great-grandson Tristan Yafchak; his sisters Sandy Kucsmas and Vicki Estok, both of Tuscon, AZ; and also nieces and nephews.
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November 17, 2020 |
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Linda A. (Molinari) Booth, age 72, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. where she was president of the Christian Mothers, a Eucharistic minister and a greeter. She was a former sales associate at Catherine's in Southland Shopping Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to all who needed her. She was the perfect example of our lady handmaiden. Born June 12, 1948 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Angelo William and Catherine A. (Viscusi) Molinari. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack R. Booth; daughter, Mary Catherine (Phillip) DiMarco of Jefferson Hills; and grandchildren, Christina and Domenic DiMarco.
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November 17, 2020 |
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Sabina I. Kessler, age 90 and formerly of Suffolk, VA and Clairton, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 in Arden Courts, Jefferson Hills. Born August 28, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Christine (Monaca) Mincone. She and her husband of 58 years, the late William E. Kessler, were very active in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Suffolk, VA and also taught Sunday school there. Her family will remember her kind and giving nature. She is survived by her brother Angelo (Marian) Mincone of Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, great-nieces-and-nephews, great-great-nieces-and-nephews, and many godchildren. Besides her parents and husband, Sabina was preceded in death by her siblings Christine Shuck, and Frank, Leccio, and Joseph Mincone.
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November 17, 2020 |
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Anna Charney, age 88 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born February 23, 1932 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Estock. A former clerk at the US Post Office in Clairton, Anna was member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare Church, where she sang in the choir, and a former member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, where she helped with bingo and event scheduling. She was an active member of the Croatian Fraternal union lodges in Clairton and Versailles and both taught and participated in adult Tamburitzan classes in the area. She also was a member of the Clairton Anglers Club and maintained a cabin there. Besides her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband John Charney and siblings John, Michael, Mary, and Joseph Estock. She is survived by her children Lee Ann (Richard) Yaga of Glassport and Daniel and John Charney of Clairton; her sisters Margaret Tomasello of Clairton and Helen Hampson of Elizabeth; and also many nieces and nephews.
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November 16, 2020 |
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Eileen Papson, age 74 of Jefferson Hills and formerly of Clairton, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Born November 19, 1945 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (DeFelice) Palmer; mother of Fred (Joanne) and Jason Papson; sister of Eugene (Leah) Palmer and the late Jennie Quintana; and aunt to many nieces and nephews. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Eileen was a thirty year employee with the Clairton School District. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
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November 14, 2020 |
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Donald J. Curry, age 91, of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He retired with 35 years of service as a guidance counselor and teacher with the Pittsburgh Public Schools. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the South Park Baptist Church.
He loved fishing, woodworking and gardening. Born April 9, 1929, he was a son of the late Esther (Curry) Andrews and husband of the late Grace L. (Akerman) Curry.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda (Stephen) Britten of Lakewood, OH; son, Gregory (Trudy) Curry of Robinson Twp.; daughter-in-law, Deborah Grimes of Ohio Twp.; granddaughter, Dawn (Kenneth) Jackson of Wintersville, OH; grandson, Justin (Kathleen) Curry of Wallingford; great-grandson, Elliott Curry; brother, John Andrews of Oklahoma; also, nieces and nephews.
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November 13, 2020 |
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Victor DeSimone, age 92 of Wilkins Twp. and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in UPMC Seneca Place, Verona. Born May 29, 1928 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Biaggio and Rosina (Nuoto) DeSimone. The former owner of DeSimone Fruit Market and DeSimone Hauling , Victor also spent twenty-three years as a watchman for Allegheny County. A sergeant during the Korean War in the US Army, he was a member of the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75 in Clairton. Victor is survived by his wife Marlene (Jurenek) DeSimone; his daughters Rosemarie (Carl) Fetch of Monongahela, Victoria (Gene) Zombek of Wilkins Twp., Marlene (Scott) Stachowski of Alpharetta, GA, and Carol (Samir) Joglekar of Duluth, GA; his six grandchildren Hilarie and Jordan Zombek, Austin and Emily Stachowski, and Maya and Pierce Joglekar; and also nieces and nephews.
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November 13, 2020 |
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Harry J. "Nick" Manning, age 76 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville, surrounded by his wife and children. Born May 11, 1944 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Oatman) Manning and brother of the late Rose Kalkbrenner and Patricia Manning. From 1967 to 1970, Harry served as a sergeant in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War, earning six honorable medals, two Letters of Appreciation, a Meritorious Unit Citation, and a Combat Action Ribbon. Harry was employed as a craneman at Tygart Steel in Versailles, but he dedicated his life to his home and family. On October 20, 1970, Harry married his wife Christine (Bach) Manning and, in October, they celebrated fifty wonderful years of marriage. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Joseph (Shelly) Manning of McKeesport, Timothy (Debbie) Manning of Coulter, Terrance (Ggee) Manning of Versailles, Allison (John) Shipley of White Oak, Jennifer Carper of Coulter, and Nicholas (Jody) Manning of Rilton; his thirteen grandchildren Nicole, Lindsay, Joey, Taylor, Talia, Christopher, Terrance, Johnny, Nicholas, Dylan, Christina, Hunter, and Melanie; his fifteen great-grandchildren; and also many nieces and nephews. Words cannot describe or measure how much he was admired, loved, and deeply respected by all who knew him. He was a giant man with an even bigger heart, and he will always be a hero to his loved ones.
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November 13, 2020 |
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Stanley R. Urbanovich, age 77, of Tequesta, FL, formerly of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was a retired teacher in the Elizabeth Forward School District and a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. A graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, he was a standout running back known as Stan the Bread and Butter Man. He also played football at California University of Pennsylvania. He enjoyed hunting and fishing at his camp in Kane. Born December 25, 1942 in Elizabeth Twp., he was a son of Helen (Sislo) Urbanovich of Elizabeth and the late Stanley A. Urbanovich. He is survived by his son, Brent R. aka Fr. Maximus (Susanne) Urbanowicz of Jupiter, FL; daughter, Beth Ann (Michael) Camp of Columbus, OH; six grandchildren; brother, Joseph (Mary Lou) Urbanovich of Jupiter, FL; sister, Marlene (Robert) Suchy of Forward Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. There will be a private graveside service in Round Hill Cemetery with his son, Fr. Maximus Urbanowicz, officiating. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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