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Martin H. Findura

July 11, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Martin "Marty" Findura, age 78, of Coulters, died peacefully on July 9, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 19, 1945, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stephan H. and Ethel (Barakman) Findura and the husband of Atna (Carper) Findura.

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Kenneth D. Carper

July 11, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Kenneth D. Carper, age 68, of Coulters, died peacefully on July 8, 2023, at Monroeville Rehab and Wellness Center, surrounded by his family. Born December 7, 1954, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Atna E.(Koontz) Carper.

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Christina M. Ruttenberg

July 11, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Christina M. Ruttenberg, age 37, of McKeesport, died July 2, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born November 18, 1985, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sharon (Kalchthaler) Ruttenberg.  Christina is survived by a son, I'siah Ruttenberg; brother, Charles Ruttenberg; brother-in-law, Garret Roberts; sister-in-law, Erin Ruttenberg; nephews, Charles Ruttenberg, Jr., Joey Ruttenberg, and Jeremy Roberts; nieces, Madison Ruttenberg and Sierra Roberts.  Christina is also survived by the King family, the Hanlin family, the Kalchthaler family, and the Anthony family.  Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.  Charles Danforth, Supervisor

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John P. Charmo

July 10, 2023 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

John P. Charmo, 69, of Glassport died July 6, 2023.  He is the son of the late John S. and Domenica (Capaccia) Charmo.  He is survived by his sons John Paul Charmo, Justin Paul Charmo and Joseph Patrick Charmo and grandchildren Cadan, Zoey, Hallie, Gianna and Mila.  He was preceded in death by his uncle Joseph Capaccia. John was a retired Police Officer; former fire chief form Citizens Hose Co. #2; a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Thurs. from2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral blessing will be held Fri. 10:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following St. Clare Cemetery.

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Salvatore Paul Mollise

July 10, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Salvatore Paul Mollise, age 80, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Sal was born at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh on March 25, 1943. Sal was the devoted husband of wife Nancy (Kovac) Mollise, who passed away in September 2022. Nancy and Sal would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last September. Sal is survived by his three children, Maria (Robert Svedberg) Mollise of Atlanta, GA, Michele (Michael) Pirrone of Atlanta, GA, and Salvatore Paul (Jennifer Diak Bickerstaff) Mollise II of Elizabeth Twp.; sister, Barbara (Robert) Whiteacre of Washington, PA; sister-in-law, Dorothy Kovac of McKeesport; grandchildren, Jacob and Joseph Svedberg; stepgrandchildren, Clay, Trinity, Madison and Beau Pirrone. Sal was pre-deceased by his parents, Eleanor (Kaczmarski) Mollise and Frank “Peanuts” Mollise of West Mifflin; in-laws, Anna (Mital) Kovac and John Kovac; sisters-in-law, Charlotte and Joan Kovac; and brother-in-law, John “Fooz” Kovac, all of McKeesport.  

Sal spent much of his childhood in the Polish South Side and Italian Lower Hill communities of Pittsburgh. Those cherished childhood memories brought comfort to Butchie (as he was known on the South Side) in recent years, as Parkinson's wreaked havoc over his body, mind and spirit. 

Sal was a dedicated member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Elizabeth Township for more than 50 years. He truly enjoyed supporting the congregation by maintaining many John Deere tractors over the years for the church grounds, and also working with his fellow Ushers Club friends and neighbors.  

Sal was an alum of Fifth Avenue, Epiphany, St. Adalbert’s and Homeville schools in Pittsburgh and graduated from Homestead High in 1961. After graduation, Sal served in the Army at Fort Benning, GA as a heavy vehicle driver between 1964 and 1966, achieving the rank of Private and receiving the National Defense Service Medal and Sharpshooter (Rifle M-14) Medal. Pvt. Mollise was Honorably discharged in December 1966 and returned to his loved ones in Pittsburgh. 

Sal started his career in the trucking industry as a driver for Helms and Coca-Cola and later joined United Parcel Service as one of their early “feeder drivers.” While delivering packages for UPS along Penn Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh, he met his beloved Nancy. They wed, moved to “the country,” built their lifelong home in Elizabeth Township, raised their children, and chased Sal’s dream of being a farmer - raising Brittany Spaniels, ducks, chickens, a sheep, and other animals. During his career with UPS, Sal was awarded numerous accolades for his achievements as a feeder driver. He was known throughout the Pennsylvania and Ohio trucking routes by his CB handle, “Bird Dog.” He was a Mack Truck Million, Two Million and Three Million Miler inductee, driving his 18-wheeler hauling double trailers from the UPS Beaver Avenue hub in Pittsburgh to Harrisburg, and later from New Stanton to Harrisburg, and New Station to Columbus, OH. He set an extremely high bar with his intense work ethic, and was an inductee into the prestigious UPS Circle of Honor in 1990. His safety and driving expertise led to mentoring and training many new UPS drivers through the years. As an active and proud member for more than 40 years with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 249 and Local 30, Sal participated in many 1970s-era transit-industry labor activities supporting his Teamster and union brothers and sisters in Pittsburgh. Sal retired after 38 years with UPS, having an impeccable safe driving record of more than 3 million miles.  

Sal spent much of his time outside the truck cab ardently attending to his and Nancy’s beautifully manicured vegetable and flower gardens and lawns. Sal was an original member of the Elizabeth Township Sportsmen’s Club, and member of the Slovak American Beneficial & Sportsmen’s Club (HECLA), Disabled American Veterans, Elizabeth Township Seniors, and the American Legion.  

The Mollise family expresses its sincere gratitude for the countless medical professionals who have helped and compassionately cared for Sal, including Elizabeth Township EMS, Central Volunteer Fire Department, Paramount Senior Living, and Suncrest Hospice.

Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, July 13 at St. Michael Church at 10 AM with Fr. Miroslaus Wojcicki officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donations be made to Central Volunteer Fire Department, 425 Scenery Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037, or Southeast Regional Emergency Medical Services Station 600, 2121 Century Drive, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Wanda LaValle

July 10, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Wanda LaValle, age 92 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Bethel Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born June 9, 1931 in Salt Lake City, UT, she was a daughter of the late Alonzo and Frances (Avon) Smith.  A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Jefferson Hills, Wanda worked as a nurse's aide at McKeesport Hospital.  She also volunteered at St. Clare Elementary School and was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge # 248, both of Clairton.  

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Yong Ja Saccone

July 10, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Yong Ja Saccone, age 64 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.  Born February 3, 1959 in South Korea, she was a daughter of Chae Oh Kang and Sun Nim Chong.  A member of Spirit Chapel, Yong was the owner and head aerobics instructor of Yong's Aerobics.  She is survived by her husband Dr. Richard Saccone; her sons Nick (Yeon Hee) Saccone of Arlington, VA and Matthew (Shannon) Saccone of Clinton; her grandchildren Arianna Elizabeth, Giovanni, and Julianna Maria Saccone; her siblings; and also her nieces and nephews.

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Dorothy S. Gaudy

July 09, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Dorothy S. Gaudy, 86, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born October 20, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George V. and Mary (Midlo) Spisak. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick Church in Christy Park, and was a life member of the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing Alumni. Dorothy was a Private Duty Nurse and later retired as an Operating Room Nurse at McKeesport Hospital. With over 40 years of service, many of her colleagues became life long friends. She was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan and enjoyed needlepoint, ceramics and baking.

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Barbara J. Jenkner

July 08, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Barbara J. Jenkner, age 83, of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, died July 6, 2023, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Born July 11, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Emanuel and Mary Jane (Kelly) Bringe and the loving companion of David F. Diebel Sr. for 25 years.

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Raymond "Ray" Reitz

July 08, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Raymond "Ray" Reitz, 66, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on February 9, 1957 and was the son to the late Larry and Irene (Flemming) Reitz. Ray was the proprietor of Ray's Painting. He enjoyed golfing, and was always such a hard worker. He is survived by his son, Shane (Shelby Ruschak) Reitz of Elizabeth Township, his loving sisters, his companion, Sherry Bonacci, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Larry Reitz, and his sister, Karen Penn. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

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Eleanor "Tally" Plummer

July 08, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Eleanor "Tally" Plummer, 92, of Greenock, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on July 11, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Cheaser and Elizabeth (Hayes) Talavinia. She was also the wife to the late Jack K. Plummer, who passed away October 14, 1995. Tally was a long time member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a past member of the Elizabeth Township Historical Society, and enjoyed puzzle books, jig-saw puzzles, and crocheting. Through the years, Tally crocheted over 400 lap quilts for patients in nursing homes and hospitals in the surrounding areas. She kept track of every quilt she ever made; even down to the colors and stitch pattern she used.

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Barbara Ann Snyder Esper

July 07, 2023 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Barbara Ann Snyder Esper, 83 of North Huntingdon died Thursday July 6th, 2023 at Forbes Hospital. She was born in Clairton on February 7th, 1940 to the late William Snyder and Agnes Catherine Snizik Goldsworthy. She is survived by her sister Denise Goldsworthy Petrik of Glassport, as well as her cat Simba and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her sister Dolores Snyder Eitleman and her step father John Goldsworthy. She was a member of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in Natrona Heights and also worked as a cook for the Diocese. Barbara enjoyed vacationing at the beach, showing off her dance moves while listening to music and always cherished family get togethers. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A graveside service will be held on July 17th, at 11 A.M. at Roundhill Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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Mary Ann Geary

July 07, 2023 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Mary Ann Geary, 84, of Glassport, died July 3, 2023.  She is the daughter of the late Paul Frank and Stefania Skrabak and beloved wife of the late Stephen A. Geary.  She is survived by her daughter Debra Knor; sons Russell (Mary Ann) Geary, Darrell Geary and Chris (Stacy) Geary; grandchildren Josh, Stephen, Jen, Dan, Russ, Jonathan, Mitchell, Taylor, Tristan, Noah and Gabriella; great grandchildren Leeann, Stella, Dorothy, Otis, Paisley, Ansen, Owen, Ian, Ethan, Allice and Emmylou; brother Frank (Mary Helen) Skrabak and her dear cat Pooh.  She was the former owner/operator of Geary Distributing and Party-Rama and was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church.  Funeral arrangements by the Wojciechowski  Funeral Home, Glassport.  A private visitation was held.

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Kenneth M. Ondike, Sr.

July 07, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kenneth M. Ondike, Sr., age 76, of McKeesport, died July 2, 2023, at home.  Born June 25, 1947, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Perhats) Ondike and the husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" Ondike.  Kenneth is survived by his children, Melissa Barr, Cathy Ondike, and Ronald Ondike; grandchildren, Patrick, Michelle, Mikey Jr., Ashley, Arica, Kendra, Andino, and Madison; great-grandson, Joey; siblings, Richard (Margaret) Perhats, Ronald (Natalie) Ondike, Robert (the late Charmaine) Ondike, Donna (the late Robert) Krut, Gloria (Walt) Reese, Darlene (Gary), and Janet (the late Dave) Dishong; daughter-in-law, Carrie Ondike and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by sons, Kenneth Ondike, Jr. and Michael Ondike; sisters, Carol Lackey, Loretta Boncek, and Dolores Ondike.  Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.  Charles Danforth, Supervisor

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Doris Jean (Simpson) Francetic

July 06, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Doris Jean (Simpson) Francetic, age 84, of Port Vue, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Elizabeth (Betty) Simpson of McKeesport.

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