Mardelle A. Charak
February 15, 2024 |
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February 15, 2024 |
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January 22, 2024 |
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Marlene Marzoch, 71, of Port Vue passed away on January 20 after a courageous battle with uterine cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones at the time she passed.
Marlene was born on April 10, 1952, in Homestead, PA, to the late August B. Kertis and Mary (Kuzma) Kertis. After graduating from West Mifflin North in 1970, she went on to work as an administrative assistant at Pitt's School for the Blind. She then attended Median school and worked as a dental assistant for 10 years. During these years Marlene volunteered her time teaching CCD at Holy Trinity parish in West Mifflin. She was a lover of sports, especially Pitt basketball, the Pirates and Steelers.
In 1978, Marlene met her husband Jerome Marzoch and they wed in 1980, going on to have a daughter Melissa.
When Marlene had her first child she decided to dedicate her life to being an amazing mother. She was very involved with volunteer work at Saint Joseph Regional School in Port Vue, working in the preschool as well. She also was an involved band parent at South Allegheny High School. Marlene continued to be a rock to daughter Melissa, as she provided her constant support while attending The University of Pittsburgh.
Marlene was an avid gardener and lover of yard work. She also enjoyed spending time biking the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail with her husband, Jerome. She greatly enjoyed singing in the Mary Mother of God parish choir for 12 years. Marlene cherished being an aunt to her nephew, Shawn. What brought the greatest smile to Marlene's face were her 3 grandchildren, Gavin, Kinsley and Weston. She loved being a grandma and could be found enjoying time at Kennywood with them during the summer months.
Marlene is the beloved wife of Jerome Marzoch for 43 years and loving mother to daughter Melissa (Robert) Hickey of Warrington, PA. Her grandchildren Gavin, Kinsley, and Weston Hickey made her so proud. She is survived by her loving sister Marilyn Kertis-Cox, brother in law Michael Cox, and loving nephew Shawn Cox of State College, PA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary (Kuzma) Kertis, father August B. Kertis, and infant son Jerome Marzoch Jr.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Parting prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, January 27, 2023, at 10:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Patrick Church of Mary Mother of God Parish. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.
A special thanks goes out to the providers at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital Gynecologic Oncology department and the nurses and staff at Amedisys Hospice for their care.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society for continued research in the area of uterine cancer.
January 11, 2024 |
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Clifford G. “Cliff” Taylor, age 89, of North Huntingdon, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. Born in McKeesport on July 31, 1934, he was the son of the late Frederick and Freda (Schmidt) Taylor. He was a retired Maintenance Utilities Manager for U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works and was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline (Vogt) Taylor and the late Joan C. (Gardell) Taylor. He is the father of Terri (Bill) Dearth of Morgantown, WV, Catherine (late Ralph) Eldridge of Middleton, CT, John (Mary) Gardell of Greenfield, Patricia Delserone of West Homestead and Mary (Jeff) Bedont of West Mifflin; grandfather of Matthew (Rachel) Dearth, Christine (Brian) Toomey, John (Kristin) Gardell, Amy Williams (Javier Ortiz), Richard (Rachael) Delserone, Joseph (Lisa) Gardell, Kimberly (David) Frishkorn, Michael (Ashley) Gardell, Tracey (Michael) Warywoda, Alex (Emily) Delserone, and Tyler Douglass; great grandfather of Amelia Dearth, Brian Jr., Shane, Brittany, Kaylee, Laney, Jack, Gabby, Ava, Gavin, Gwen, Rylee, Kacen & Teagan; great great grandfather of Brooklynn; and brother of James Taylor of Florida and the late Harold Taylor, William Taylor, Earl Taylor and Gladys Bear.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024, from 3-6 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Blessing Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Church-Duquesne, with Rev. Nick Mastrangelo, officiating. A private family burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery.
January 08, 2024 |
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Shawn David Dixon, age 43, of North Versailles, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on March 13, 1980, he is the son of Susie (Baird) Novak of North Versailles and the late Terry David Dixon. He was a brick maker and a member of the Duquesne Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his mother; fiancé of Katie Cummings and her daughter Amelia of Clairton; father of Steven Dixon (age 7) and Oden Dixon (age 6) of Midland, PA; nephew of Joan (late Jim) Tomasic of North Huntingdon, Janie (Donald) Charlesworth of North Versailles and Jim (Laurie) Baird of Georgia. He is also survived by cousins.
Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Firemen’s Service and Blessing Service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m., with Fireman Department Chaplin, Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the City of Duquesne Fire Department, 12 S. Second St., Duquesne, PA 15110, in Shawn's memory.
December 22, 2023 |
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December 06, 2023 |
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December 04, 2023 |
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She is survived by sons Nicholas (Gloria) and Gary of St Augustine, Florida, Robert (Diane) of Lakeland, Georgia and Timothy (Carol) of Hahira, Georgia; sister Jeanette Gergely of North Huntingdon, and brother Robert (Jean) Phillips of Elizabeth Township; grandchildren Heather Payne, Hannah McLaughlin, Danielle Thomas, Gary, Salvatore, Robert, Jeremy and Samuel Stojakovich; and several great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by sisters Rose Coccia, Velma “Thelma” House, Clara Sgattoni, and Yolanda DiGregory; and grandson Matthew Stojakovich.
Helena lived a rich and rewarding life, overcoming by God’s grace difficulties and hardships. While we are sorrowful in this life, we have the hope of the resurrection when we will be united again in God’s glorious kingdom.
Friends and family will be received from 4pm to 8pm on Friday, December 15, and from 9am to 11am on Saturday, December 16 at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home in Duquesne. A Service of Remembrance will be at Praise Assembly of God, 245 Foster Rd, North Versailles at Noon on Saturday, December 16, Pastor Tim Bunney officiating. Interment will be in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park in North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257, www.communityhospice.com
November 28, 2023 |
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November 25, 2023 |
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November 24, 2023 |
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The family would request Masses be said in her name, in lieu of memorials. The family would also like to thank the many caregivers who provided love and support over the years.
November 22, 2023 |
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Robert M. Paul, age 59, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at home. Born in McKeesport on January 2, 1964, he is the son of Nancy Jane (Mihalik) Paul of Jefferson Hills and the late Robert J. Paul. He is also survived by his brother, Gregory Paul of West Mifflin. There is no visitation. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Rev. Daniel D’Antonio officiating. His family has entrusted his arrangements to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
November 20, 2023 |
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Nancy E. Broadwater, age 76, of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, in UPMC Mercy. Born in Schenectady, NY, on March 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Chloe (Elliott) Tong. She was a former teacher’s aide for the Duquesne City School District, a caregiver at the former Serra Manor in Munhall, and a former member of the former Grace United Church of Christ. Nancy is the common law wife of Roderick O. Davis; mother of James Broadwater of Duquesne, Lisa Broadwater of McKeesport, Shawn Broadwater of Duquesne and Owen Davis of Duquesne; grandmother of Mark Miliner Jr., Shawn Miliner, Christopher Miliner, Eddie Gray, Dwayne Gray, Talasia Marshall, Shawn Broadwater Jr., Ryan Broadwater and Precious Broadwater; great grandmother of Asiana Miliner, Cameron Sands, Christopher Miliner, Mark Miliner III, Natalia Miliner, Memphis Broadwater, Grayson Broadwater, Shawn Miliner Jr., Angel Miliner, Salona Miliner, Sky Miliner and Ava Miliner; and sister of Chloella Tong of Florida, Jackie Moyle of West Mifflin and the late Alfred Tong. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023, from 4-7 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Funeral Service will be held, following the visitation, on Friday at 7:00 p.m., in the Funeral Home, with Rev. James Condron, officiating.
November 15, 2023 |
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Geralyn Robare, age 62, of Turtle Creek, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in UPMC East-Monroeville. Born in Braddock on December 2, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Mae (Cassidy) Robare. She was a former home health care nurse and enjoyed crocheting. She is the mother of Branden Douglass of Turtle Creek, Geralyn Douglass of Ross Twp., and the late Bruce Douglass; life partner of John Hornyak of Turtle Creek; and sister of Marion (John) Petrovay of North Huntingdon, Alice (Dean) Crossland of Camp Hill, PA and Harry (Clara Ann) Robare of Greensburg. There will be no visitation or services. The family has entrusted her arrangements to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
October 23, 2023 |
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October 17, 2023 |
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Margaret V. Estok, age 98, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Grandview Estates, in Elizabeth Twp. Born in Duquesne on June 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Lukas and Anna (Majoros) Prokay. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church, was a wonderful grandma and it brought her joy to be with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking and was an excellent stuffed cabbage maker. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting.
She was the wife of the late George Estok; mother of Kenneth (Ann) Estok of Dravosburg and late Robert G. “Bobby” Estok; grandmother of Andrew (Robin) Estok of North Huntingdon and Christian Estok of West Mifflin; great grandmother of Andrea Margaret Estok. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Ann Ciglan, Irene Juhasz, Joseph, Alex, James and Edward Prokay. There will be no services. Burial has taken place at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, and Rev. Dan D’Antonio officiated.