Robert A. Haywood, Sr.
November 11, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael Carl Pribanic
November 10, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Michael Carl Pribanic, age 68, of Elizabeth Township, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 5, 1955. This auspicious birth date presaged a rich and passionate yet tragically foreshortened life.
Dorothy Sorick
November 10, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dorothy Sorick, 91, of Forward Township, formerly of Glassport, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born October 8, 1932 in Glassport and was the daughter of the late Nicoli and Millicent (Incean) Peterson. She was the wife of the late William E. Sorick who passed away August 13, 1984. She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish-St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township, Blaine Hill Seniors, Elizabeth Township Seniors, and the Elizabeth Borough Bingo. She was a 1950 graduate of Glassport High School and was the organizer of the 1950 Lunch Bunch.
Margaret O. Steelnack
November 10, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret O. Steelnack, 95, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born October 16, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Toth) Orris. She was the wife of the late William K. Yotter and also the wife of the late Edward Steelnack. Margaret was a member of First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. She loved bike riding, reading, bingo, trips to Ocean City New Jersey, helping raise her grandkids, and she loved her great grandchildren.
Florence M. Celigoi
November 10, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John Mario Naccarato
November 10, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John Naccarato, age 88 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp. Born August 31, 1935 in New Kensington, he was a son of the late Nick and Louise (Runco) Naccarato. A US Army Veteran, John was the former owner of 17 years of Dom's Shoe Service, worked for 18 years at the Elizabeth Twp. Road Department, and lastly worked for over a decade with Bekavac Funeral Homes. A member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael's Church, he was a member of both the 11th. Ward Welfare Association of McKeesport and the CFU Lodge 146 of Versailles. In his spare time, John loved to bowl and golf. John is survived by his wife of 63 years Carol (Thompson) Naccarato; his children John (DeAnn) Naccarato of Dallas, TX, Lori (Joe) Tobasco of Elizabeth Twp., and Dean Naccarato of Allison Park; his grandchildren Megan (Ethan) Brown, Kylie Tobasco, and Nic and Mia Naccarato; his siblings Dom (the late Dolores) Naccarato of Elizabeth Twp., Arthur (Sally) Naccarato of Harwick, Mary Ann (Ron) Boyd of New Kensington, Rose (the late Renny) Monteleone of New Kensington, and Carmella (Bill) Acre of New Kensington; and also nieces and nephews.
Patricia Gelman
November 10, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Rae Ann Szarmach
November 09, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Rae Ann (Pape) Szarmach, age 67, of McKeesport, died November 4, 2023, at The Grove at Irwin. Born May 31, 1956, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Francis E. and Betty Jean (Miller) Pape. Rae Ann worked as a cashier at Save A Lot Grocery and as a waitress for many years and always enjoyed spending time around the holidays with her family. She is survived by siblings, Frances (Donald) Campas, Kim Pape, and Frank Pape; nephews, Justin Pape, Zack Buchleitner, and Donald Campas, Jr.; and a niece, Franki Pape. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 1 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor
Gloria Mae (Carlson) Trachsel
November 09, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Gloria Mae (Carlson) Trachsel was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon following a brief illness. She was born on May 13, 1926 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of the late Alfred and Marie (Langsdorf) Carlson. Gloria survived the Great Depression, supported the WWII war effort by working as an IBM keypunch operator at Firth Sterling, worked as a sales person at a local specialty gift shop, ran her own home-based business, and supported her family owned commercial printing company in finishing operations for many years. She enjoyed gardening, home canning, china painting, home decorating, crafting with friends, and family excursions but what made her happiest was cooking and baking for gatherings with friends and family. Gloria is survived by her children, Laurel Humbert (Ken Shipes) of Claridge, Christopher (Rita) Trachsel of North Huntingdon, Grandchildren Jeremiah (Amanda) Trachsel, and Constance (Sebastien White) Humbert as well as several great nieces and nephews. Gloria was preceded in death by her loving husband Bruce, her sister Evelyn Campbell (Herbert), and two nieces. Friends will be received from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc., 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA for a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pittsburgh, https://www.alz.org/pa. www.shirleyfuneralhome.comDolores A. Karako
November 09, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dolores A. Karako, 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born March 2, 1935 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Steven and Mary Medulic. Prior to her retirement, Dolores worked as a sales clerk for Scozio's Bakery. She was very family oriented and enjoyed traveling and visiting casinos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Karako; brother, John Pavlic; sisters, Helen Vircik and Olga Bonay. She is survived by her son, Steven Karako and his wife, Charlotte; daughter, Karen Watson; sisters, Mary Pearson, Margaret Dupal; grandchildren, Quentin, Kristopher, Becky, Mandy; great-grandchildren, Luna and Oren; and son-in-law, Kenneth Watson. There will be no visitation. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Eloise Elaine Felgar Kearns
November 08, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Eloise Elaine Felgar Kearns, 90, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born in Monessen on February 15, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Hazel Crise Felgar. Eloise was the wife of the late Robert Kearns. She is survived by her four daughters, Margaret K. (Richard deceased) Scanlon, of Oakdale, Patricia L. Kearns, of North Huntingdon, Robin L. (Thomas) Werkmeister, of Baldwin and Lorraine L. Moran of Whitehall. She was the loving grandmother of five beautiful grandchildren, Christina Scanlon, of Chicago, Tamara Scanlon, of Dormont, Shannon (Michael) Collura, of Baldwin, Thomas R. (Yujie) Werkmeister of Cambridge, MA and Jennifer Moran, of Arlington, VA. She adored her two great grandchildren, Calliope and Atlas Collura. After graduating from Monessen High School, Eloise attended The Robert Morris School, completing the course of study in the applied business and secretarial division. She later completed an Associate and Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris College, both Suma Cum Laude. Eloise was a financial analyst at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory for over 25 years. Eloise was a member of the West Mifflin Community Baptist Church for 50 years where she taught Sunday School and played the organ. She also served as an organist for several local churches over the years. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 4 – 8 P.M. at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at the funeral home on Sunday at 10:00 A.M. presided by Chaplain Andrew Kurzawski, to be followed by interment at Barren Run Cemetery in Smithton, PA. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Lisa Marie Orendi
November 08, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lisa Marie Orendi, 59, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born January 22, 1964 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Harold and Theresa (Hughes) Haynes. Lisa was a graduate of Baldwin Sr. High School Class of '82 and worked for Walmart in the bakery department. Lisa at one time owned her own jewelry store and continued to design and make costume jewelry. She is survived by her son, Steven Orendi; brother, Scott Haynes and his wife, Kristen; nephew, Bryce Haynes; and former husband and friend, Leonard Orendi. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 on Saturday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All But Furgotten Animal Rescue, 70 Carpenter Lane, Irwin, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Mara Jane Stephan
November 07, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mara Jane Stephan, 64, of White Oak, passed away November 5, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born July 15, 1959, Mara was the daughter of the late Lou and Mary Vrabel Sladics.
Ronald Robert Dixon, Sr.
November 07, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ronald Robert Dixon, Sr., age 88, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on January 13, 1935 and is the son of the late Harvey E. Dixon, Sr. and Gertrude E. Lightner Dixon Roman. Ronald was employed as an auto mechanic for most of his career and later was a truck driver who delivered trailers to various states. Ronald was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He also loved to walk, especially around the neighborhoods of McKeesport and White Oak, and would frequently visit his friends at the Corner Donut Shop in McKeesport.
Shirley I. McKnight
November 07, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
