April 12, 2022 |
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James G. "Gary" Celovsky, age 61, of Munhall, died April 6, 2022, at home. Born November 20, 1960, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Michael Celovsky and Audrey (Shepherd) and Sonny Jordan and the husband of Jacqueline (King) Celovsky.
James was the owner-operator of the former Heritage Harley-Davidson of McKeesport. He enjoyed trips to Bike Week in Daytona, Florida. Gary loved family gatherings and fireworks at the 4th of July celebrations.
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April 12, 2022 |
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Virginia E. Winters, age 92, of Port Vue, formerly of McKeesport, died April 10, 2022, at Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Monroeville. Born July 24, 1929, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Maximillion and Evelyn (Riley) Winters. Virginia worked for Thurman & Crown and then Dorothy's Candies as a candy maker, where she would retire from. She was an active member of Port Vue United Methodist Church and was always involved in church activities. Virginia was also a member of the Port Vue Seniors and volunteered with the Salvation Army for many years serving in many missions.
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April 04, 2022 |
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Marion Faye Ward, age 58, of McKeesport, died April 1, 2022, at home. Born June 11, 1963, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Shirley (Winemiller) Furman.
Marion enjoyed painting and collecting crystals. Marion always said her grand-babies were her heart.
Marion is survived by her children, Shirley (Brian) Ward, Lindsay (James) Ward, and Devon (Steve) Ward, all of McKeesport; son-at-heart, Bobby Hast of McKeesport; grandchildren, Dominic, Blake, Jayden, Raina (Isaac), Reese, Rumor, Tammy, Ryder, Edward, Sherry, Barbara, Travis, Synphony, Tyler, and Stephen; great-grandson, Jace; sisters, Deborah Furman of McKeesport and Sandra Furman Nolder of McKeesport; sister-at-heart, Robin Harbert of SC; and dog, Levi.
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April 04, 2022 |
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Edward "Eddie" Mitchell, age 66, died April 1, 2022, at home in McKeesport. He was born the eldest of six children on December 21, 1955, in Wilkinsburg, PA, to the late Smith Sr. and Juanita Mitchell. Eddie was a caring and devoted husband of the late Denise Mitchell. For many years he was a painter and owner of Mitchell's Painting. He retired as a supervisor in Environmental Services at U.S. Steel. Eddie was a diehard Steeler fan and loved watching the games. He also enjoyed going to the casino, cracking jokes, and having fun with his brothers and best friend, Ted. Eddie was a loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend.
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March 29, 2022 |
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James H. Keys, age 39, of Glassport, died March 26, 2022. Born January 9, 1983, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late James and Terri (Rosak) Keys. James worked many years as a brick mason and enjoyed watching sports. He is survived by children, James Keys, and Jasmine Keys; siblings, Michael (Jill) Bellan, Justin Keys, Jennifer (Daniel) Daugherty, Kristin (Thomas) Burnsworth, Harmony Keys. James is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor
March 24, 2022 |
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Albert J. Pozzuto, age 56, of Christy Park, died March 23, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 29, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Lucia (Schaivo) Pozzuto.
Albert was retired from the former Precoat Metals of McKeesport. After retirement, he worked for Wal-Mart of North Versailles. Albert attended Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church of Christy Park. He was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan and an animal lover, leaving behind his loyal dog, "Girl." Albert's family meant the world to him. If you were blessed to meet and know him, you got all of Albert; nothing was ever held back!
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March 24, 2022 |
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John McKendry, 55, of Moon Township, PA, passed away on March 16, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born July 31, 1966, in Sewickley, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy (King) McKendry. John was a professional painter for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
He is survived by his brother, Michael and Charlene McKendry of Sewickley; nieces Sarah and Ashley McKendry of Pittsburgh; uncle, William and Helen McKendry of Shinglehouse, PA; and uncle, Woodrow McKendry of Moon Township.
Private arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. A memorial service is planned for a later date.
March 23, 2022 |
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Louella "Lou" Michael Geran, age 81, of Baldwin Township, left this world on March 21, 2022. Born April 26, 1940, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Michael Hollochak and Anna Sylvia Kuba. Lou is survived by her daughter Lynda Cocco, granddaughter Maggie Gibbs, grandson Sam Gibbs, and great-granddaughter Olivia Gibbs.
Lou was a proud 'Mommy' to her daughter, 'Gram' to her granddaughter, and 'Baba' to her great-granddaughter. She would explain her unconditional love for the three girls in her life with this saying: "My daughter is my life. My granddaughter is the air I breathe. Without my great-granddaughter, I am nothing".
Lou will always be remembered by many friends and family as "one of a kind." She made everyone laugh, the kind of laughter that created memories for a lifetime. She prayed hard, to the point where friends and family would call her and ask for "Pittsburgh prayers" to help in times of trouble. She hated to cook but loved watching her family enjoy and eat the delicious food she made. There was never a Law and Order episode she didn't see, and she would tell you the ending as the show began. She was always yelling about something. Her yelling was as loud and big as her personality. She lived life being so proud of her daughter and granddaughter and in her final chapter of life, seeing the birth of her "Moosh" (Olivia) was the icing on the cake. She said she was blessed beyond belief.
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March 21, 2022 |
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Cynthia L. Colench, age 58, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, died March 17, 2022. Born January 14, 1964, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James and Judith (Frye) Colench. Cynthia was an active member of River City Church. She was known for her sense of humor and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by children, Amber (Donald) Harper, Krissy Mazzuki, and Ray (Krissy) Miller; grandchildren, Devonte, Jasmin, Carlo, Marissa, Dakota, Anthony, Kaytlynn, Donald Jr., Kameela, Kalie, Karter, and Kiera; sisters, Debbie Lloyd, Maria Colench, and Lily Gottsman; special niece, Jessica Lloyd and many other nieces, nephews, and best friend, Rich Newman. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor.
March 20, 2022 |
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Mark C. Evdemon, age 86, of North Huntingdon, died March 18, 2022, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born February 12, 1936, in Tanzania, East Africa, he was the son of the late Basil and Helen (Comis) Evdemon and the husband of the late Isabella (O'Hare) Evdemon.
Mark retired from the former Mellon Bank in 1996, where he was a computer room supervisor with 30 years of service. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during peacetime. Mark enjoyed music and dancing with his wife, in the early years. They also toured the majority of the United States by car and loved to travel together. As of late, he especially liked meals from Wendy's and watching old television game shows. Mark especially loved a good hearty debate.
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March 17, 2022 |
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Marge Killian Wanstreet, age 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on March 16, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Born August 18, 1932, in Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Donahue) Killian and wife of the late Paul Wanstreet and Michael Yurechko. Marge was an educator and owned and operated two businesses, Learning Well, a teacher supply store and MYCO, a car and truck rental on Route 51 in Elizabeth. She was the first female President of both the Rotary Club of Elizabeth and the Boston McKeesport Lions Club. Marge volunteered at the McKeesport Heritage Center and worked the phones for PBS fundraisers. She was a member and usher of the former St. Martin de Porres Church. You could always find Marge on the go, whether it was starting a singles group for women, traveling to four different continents, or never missing a social event. Even as she grew older, her tenacity never wavered. In her 70s, Marge decided she would be a librarian and worked at the Carnegie Library in McKeesport.
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March 16, 2022 |
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Robert C. Crenshaw, Sr., age 68, of Morgantown, WV, died March 7, 2022, at home. Born August 14, 1953, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Thomas Butler and Maggie Dell Lee (Adams) Crenshaw.
Robert loved music, science fiction, and working the most. He was also a chef who enjoyed seeing people savor the meals he prepared.
Robert is survived by children, Columbus (LaToya) Gore, Robert Crenshaw, Robert (Jayme) Crenshaw, Jr., and Deondre Purter; grandchildren, Skylar, Mila, Marcus, Robert, Rashon, Tyrrell, Trinity, Nahla, Sarai, Faith, and Serenity; sisters, Eleanor Crenshaw and Rena Crenshaw.
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March 16, 2022 |
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James F. Bowman, age 62, of McKeesport, formerly of Washington D.C., died March 10, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport surrounded by his family. Born March 4, 1960, he was the son of the late James A. and Yvonne (Cutchember) Thomas and adoptive parents, William and Cecilia Bowman. James made McKeesport his home 22 years ago and made many friends over the years. He liked to have a good time and you could find him at the Tube City Cafe and The McKeesport Beer Barrel playing the bar DJ. He enjoyed singing Michael Jackson songs and even once made his own video on YouTube.
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March 11, 2022 |
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David F. Cameron, age 63, of McKeesport, died March 9, 2022, at home. Born December 31, 1958, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William D. Cameron and Francine Jean (Ernest "Skip") Katcher. David worked most of his life as a truck driver delivering produce for Green Grocer and Jordan Banana. He enjoyed driving and meeting many friendly people along his routes. The companies he worked for always trusted his keen eye for maintaining high-quality control standards. When he was younger, David spent many summers water skiing on the Allegheny River with his brother Dan. After a long day on the river, they would camp together on ten mile island. At home, you could find him watching westerns, comedies, and Svengoolie every Saturday. David also enjoyed spending time with his dog, shooting guns, poker machines, and playing the Powerball.
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March 08, 2022 |
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Mary Jane Kucich, age 90, of McKeesport, died March 3, 2021, at Kane Community Living Center. Born January 3, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Antonia Kucich.
Mary Jane retired from the former G.C. Murphy Warehouse with 42 years of service. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, and attended Corpus Christi Church. Mary Jane was also a member of LifeSpan Mon Valley Senior Center. She enjoyed trying her luck with trips to the casino and PA Lottery scratch-off tickets.
Mary Jane is survived by her daughter, Janice (Philip) Bisceglia of McKeesport; grandson, Matthew Bisceglia of McKeesport; nieces, Marilyn Page, Michelle Kovacevic, and Debbie Kober; nephew, Wayne Kucich of McKeesport; also many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mary's family would like to thank her caregivers Elaine David, Lora Hess, and Amanda Minor.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.
A private blessing service was held and followed by entombment at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Chuck Danforth, Supervisor
