James St. Clair
September 25, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Susanna (Karafa) Mehalik
September 24, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
She was the wife of the late Paul P. Mehalik for 50 years. She is the mother of Paul D. (Judith) Mehalik of Indiana, PA and Carolyn Mehalik of Penn Hills; grandmother of Lauren (Brandon) Mehalik Schantz, Katherine (Nicholas) Mehalik Melvin and Paul Alex Mehalik; aunt of Karen Siudela; and sister of the late Michael Karafa and late Helen Steinhauser.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 5-9 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 take place at the Funeral Home on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., in SS.Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, with Rev. Christiaan Kappes, officiating. Burial will follow in SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, West Mifflin.
Marlene (Babic) Wasserman
September 24, 2024 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Marlene (Babic) Wasserman, 86, of Pittsburgh entered into eternal rest peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Fair Oaks of Pittsburgh. Born in McKeesport on September 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Budimer and Mary (Petrisko) Babic. Mrs. Wasserman was a retired supervisor for Blue Cross of Pennsylvania. She is survived by her loving daughter, Michelle Wasserman and two brothers, Richard Babic and Walter Babic.
Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne. Funeral services will be conducted in the Memorial Home on Thursday, September 26 at 11 A.M. Burial will follow in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery, McKeesport.
Andrew Emil Racko, Jr.
September 24, 2024 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Patricia Ann Barton
September 24, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia Ann Barton, 75, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born October 11, 1948 in Monongahela and was the daughter of the late George W. "Slats" and Myrtle (Brubaker) Mellinger. Patricia was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monongahela. She was a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Regional Hospital and retired after 35 years of service.
Loretta L. Sabol
September 23, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Sabol Jr. for 65 years; mother of Joseph (Cynthia) Sabol of McDonald, PA; grandmother of Andrew Joseph Sabol, Lauren (Matthew) Reick and Rachel Staley; great grandmother of Logan and Lyla Reick; and sister of the late John R. (wife Marlene survives) Kukta of North Huntingdon.
There will be No Visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin, with Rev. Dan D’Antonio officiating. She will be buried at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
Mary E. Kuffner
September 23, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Born on September 29, 1927 in Elwood, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Floyd L. and Clevie A. Lackey Jeffries. While most recently she resided in Kennedy Township, she lived over 70 years in Glassport. She passed away on September 19, just 10 days shy of her 97th birthday.
She is survived by her son, Alan E. Kuffner (Diane) and daughters, Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt (Bruce G. Betty, deceased) and Nancy Thomas (Robert), grandson, Alan P. Kuffner, long-time family friend, Cathleen Gialloreto and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 55 years, Alan E. Kuffner, Sr. and daughter, Lynn Anne Kuffner; and siblings Jack L. Jeffries, William H. Jeffries, Robert Jeffries and JoAnn Geruschat.
Mary was a proud and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. And, she was always willing to help others whether at the church food bank or McKeesport pre-school with Fran, her kids’ PTA, March of Dimes fund-raising events, the Home for Crippled Children (now Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh) or visiting shut-ins with June.
In her later years, she volunteered at a church pizza kitchen, enjoyed watching Pitt basketball and football, the Pirates and Steelers and crocheted dozens of colorful winter hats for local kids. Sincere appreciation to the staff and residents at Concordia at Wexford for the care and kindness extended to Mary over the last 7 weeks.
Richard R. Gonzales Sr.
September 23, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Richard R. Gonzales, age 76 of North Huntingdon, passed away on September 22, 2024 at Westmoreland Hospital. He was born in New York City on October 11, 1947, a son of the late Raymond Gonzales and Margaret Lichney Gonzales.
Richard was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a bus driver for Norwin, Penn Trafford, and Latrobe School Districts. Richard was a member of Word of Life Church in Greensburg, Teamsters 301 of Jeannette, and VFW Post 781.
In his free time, Richard was an avid outdoorsman and he also loved to cook. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his son, Richard Gonzales Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Gonzales, 3 daughters, Tricia Gonzales, Rachel Gonzales (fiancé Jeff Fanala), and Tiffany Gonzales, three stepchildren, two grandchildren, L.J. Seiler and Olivia Seiler, 10 step-grandchildren, and 5 step great-grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the National Kidney Foundation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth M.J. Brogna
September 23, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth M.J. Brogna, age 88, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Pittston, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a retired music teacher for the Pittston Area School District and a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born April 17, 1936 in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Storz) Insalaco. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence C. Brogna; son, Lance (Christina) Brogna of Elizabeth Twp.; granddaughters, Courtney Brogna of Colorado and Natalie (Jonathan) Slatt of Greensburg; brother, Charles Insalaco of Delaware; also, nieces. A memorial gathering will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Norwin Christian Church, 9610 Barnes Lake Road in Irwin from 4 PM until the time of memorial service at 5 PM. A memorial Mass will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10 AM in St. Joachim and Ann Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
George E. Jessup, Sr.
September 22, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
George E. Jessup, Sr., age 86, of Liberty Borough, PA, died on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born in East Pittsburgh, PA on June 6, 1938 and was the son of the late Emmett E. and Violet Scott Jessup. George proudly served in the United States Army and later retired as a truck driver for Long’s Hauling. He loved Hershey candy bars, raisin cookies, and coffee.
Dale Allen Moehring
September 22, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Dale Allen Moehring, age 57, of White Oak, died September 21, 2024, at Kane Regional Hospital in McKeesport. Born March 7, 1967, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Charles Moehring Sr. and Elaine D. (Lewis) Adams-Moehring.
Linda Sue Revak
September 22, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Linda Sue Revak, age 73, a long-time resident of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully at her home in Norman, Oklahoma, on September 19, 2024. Born July 16, 1951, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Harry and Winifred Eugenia Laura (Marcus) Nunimaker, and the wife of 25 years to the late Edward J. Revak Jr., whom she married October 16, 1993.
Jean Sodora
September 21, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Jean Sodora, age 81, of McKeesport, died September 20, 2024, at home. Born Dec. 13, 1942, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George and Victoria (Martinec) Kolodziej.
Deborah A. Navaroli
September 21, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Deborah A. Navaroli, age 71, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born in McKeesport, PA on January 31, 1953 and was the daughter of the late John and Rosemarie Miller Navaroli. Deborah was employed as a registered nurse at UPMC McKeesport for over forty years, was a very faithful person, loved spending time with her family, especially for dinner get-togethers.
Beverly J. Cunningham
September 20, 2024 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
