June 26, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Katherine Ruth Miller Skripkar age 91, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was born May 22, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William Robert and Agnes Louise (Reitz) Miller Tognarini. She was the wife of 62 years to the late Andrew Skripkar, who passed away September 9, 2014. Known to family as Tassy and to friends as Kay, she worked for many years at Feig’s Bakery in White Oak and later at Hills Dept. Store and Big Phoenix/Destinta Theater in North Versailles.
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June 26, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dennis James McLaughlin, 72, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born March 29, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James and Betty (Kiser) McLaughlin. Dennis was the Plant Manager at Elizabeth Carbide and retired after 47 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Annette Marie (Romanchak) McLaughlin, sons, Brian James (Victoria) McLaughlin of White Oak and Keith Michael (Mandy) McLaughlin of Elizabeth Township, daughter, Jamie Lynn (Andrew) Butler of White Oak, granddaughters, Allison, Sara, Mia, Avery,and Leni, sisters, Trudy (William) Roman of Elizabeth Township and Bonnie Todd of Port Vue, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Frank Todd, III., and nephew, Frank Todd, IV. Friends are welcome Wednesday, June 28. 2023 from 1-4 and 6-8 pm., at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. 412-751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 10 am. Memorial contributions may be made to your charity. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 26, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Carol Kemp Nill, 84, most recently of Arden Courts Jefferson Hills, previously of McKeesport, Elizabeth Township, and White Oak, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. Born June 27, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Carol was the daughter of the late Edward L. Kemp and Carol Virginia Hemington Kemp. She graduated from Lebanon Junior High in West Mifflin and McKeesport High School. In 1960, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. In 1960-61, she was a Rotary Fellow to the University of Bombay in India. She received an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963 and a Masters of Library Science from Pitt in 1968. She served as a librarian at CCAC South Campus for 10 years. Founder of Womansplace in McKeesport in 1976, she served as Executive Director for five years. Carol was a charter member of McKeesport NOW and the publisher of The McKeesport Feminist newsletter. She was also a co-founder of McKeesport Meals on Wheels and President of McKeesport Little Theater and the Pittsburgh Drama League, President of PA Golf Owners for five years, Vice President of Butler’s Golf Course, and board member of the National Golf Course Owners Association, then also Publisher of Elizabeth Township Life magazine.
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June 26, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lawrence Craig “Craig” Johnson, 65, passed away on June 22, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Craig was born April 7, 1958, to Herman and Floy Johnson. He graduated from Galesburg High School, then went on to receive his bachelor's degree at Knox College. Craig then moved to Pittsburgh to further his education. His health failed and he was unable to complete that.
Craig is survived by his sisters, Leslie Fletcher and Kathy Bell, both of Galesburg, Randi (Bruce) Richardson of El Cajon, California, and Sue Carey of Katy, Texas; sister-in-law, Kristy Johnson of Galesburg; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Kaye; brothers, Bruce and Steven; and nephew, Jeff Rickords.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Twp., (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.h-p-w.com and at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 26, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Audrey A. Minarcik, age 72 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born August 28, 1950 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Andrascik) Minarcik. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Audrey was a librarian at the Clairton Public Library who also worked for Dr. Amil Crichlow in Versailles. She is survived by her sister Mary Lou Minarcik of Clairton and also many cousins.
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June 26, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gary G. Wilcox, age 68, of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at home. He retired after 43 years as a conductor for Union Railroad in Clairton. He enjoyed riding motorcycles with his wife and proudly owned twin bikes, and he also loved boating on Cheat Lake in West Virginia. He was a family man who raised two wonderful daughters. Born December 22, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Ernest and Loretta (D'Arney) Wilcox. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cheryl "Sherry" (Bonetti) Wilcox; daughters, Krystal Schultz of Altoona and Tammy (Kenny) Morran of Apollo; grandson, Colt, who was his pride and joy; also, many biker and boating friends. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 1-3 PM and 5 PM until the time of blessing at 7:30 PM with Deacon Al Poroda officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 25, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jerome F. “Jerry” Schorr, age 81, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, passed away, in the presence of his family, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at UPMC East. Born in Duquesne on March 4, 1942, he was the son of the late Theodore and Irene (Manns) Schorr. He was retired from Grant Steel Corp., after 19 years, as a craneman. He was also a retired butcher/manager at Sav-a-Lot, Duquesne, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church, enjoyed doing puzzles, was a former member of L.O.O.M.-Duquesne, American Croatian Club, Duquesne and a social member of V.F.W. Post 188. Jerry is the father of Lisa McAnally of White Oak, Jennifer Johnson of Greenfield, CA and Michael Schorr of Olathe, KS; grandfather of Katie McAnally, Melissa McAnally, Jeri Schorr, Colton Schorr/Vasko, and Michelle Rollinson; great grandfather of Jared Schorr, Haley Schorr-Alcaraz and Jace Richardson; brother of Rene (late James) Eisenhuth of Bellefonte, PA, late Theodore “Bud” (late Mary Jane) Schorr, late Walt Schorr, Late Theresa (late Bob) Fontanese, late Alberta Schorr, late Dolores (late Joseph) McKenna, and late Mary (late Tom) McAraw. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 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. A Blessing will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 10:00 a.m., with his nephews, Rev. John McKenna and Deacon Thomas McAraw, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Both the Mass and burial will be live-streamed on the Funeral Home website. In lieu of flowers, Jerry would have liked contributions to cancer research or the Leukemia Society.
June 24, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Donald “Don” Leonard Trainer, 53, of McKeesport, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 27, 1970, to the late Kenneth Leroy and Charlotte Abell Trainer. He is survived by his sister, Carol Daugherty of Port Vue, brother John McGarrity of McKeesport, granddaughter Hailey Jayde Trainer of Greensburg, as well as nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Nikole Lea Trainer. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards and had a passion for gambling. His favorite movie was The Godfather and he was a master-class chef at cooking hot sausage. His favorite job that he had was being a taxi driver as well as a driver for Chucks Ice Cream. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, June 29th, from 2 P.M. – 6 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place following visitation at 6 P.M. Reception will follow the service at the Glassport American Legion at 417 Monongahela Ave. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
June 23, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Harry B. Bartko, age 57 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 7, 1966, he was a son of the late Harry and Helen (Burkett) Bartko. A technician with Bartko Heating and Cooling and a janitor with Wesley Spectrum Services, Harry was a member of the Sons of Columbus, Santa Maria Council #4 and the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post # 75, both of Clairton. He is survived by his children Leigh Ann (David) Stephenson of Pleasant Hills, Lauren (Anthony) Tobasco of DeBary, FL, and Jake Bartko of Clairton; his grandchildren Italia Tobasco and Hunter Stephenson; his sisters Denise Lopretta of Clairton, Laurie (Scott) Parsons of Jefferson Hills, and Susie Bartko of Baldwin; his companion Teresa Parry of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his brothers Ricky and Duane Bartko.
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June 23, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Bonnie Jo Misterka, age 74, of North Huntingdon, PA, died on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on September 29, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Richard and Myrtle Giles Crawford. She was employed as a bookkeeper at National Bank and later retired as a teller from Three Rivers Bank, both in McKeesport, PA. Bonnie was a very active member at the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years, as well as served as a deaconess and on the finance council. She was also on the board of directors at McKeesport Little Theater.
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June 22, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Robert G. “Bob” Kostelnik, age 84, of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital. Born in Duquesne on July 11, 1938, he was the son of the late George Vincent and Elizabeth (Smarzik) Kostelnik. He was a retired supervisor from LTV Steel, Monongahela Connecting Railroad with 40 years service. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, he was very involved with the St. Joseph fish fry, he ushered at Church, was a baseball coach for West Mifflin Baseball League, he umpired for the Colt League, he coached Midget Football and was referred to as “Mr. Cowboy.” Bob was active with Project Bundle-Up and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He proudly served his Country in the Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He is the beloved husband of Carol (Budai) Kostelnik for 62 years; father of Robert J. (Polly Jo) Kostelnik of West Mifflin, Lynn Ann Kostelnik of North Lauderdale, FL and Jeffrey (Michelle) Kostelnik of South Park; grandfather of Jake Robert (Samantha) Kostelnik, Jessica (Clayton) Lehmeier, Kamryn Kostelnik, Kaden Kostelnik and Kolby Kostelnik; great grandfather of Everly Mae Kostelnik, Gavin Robert Kostelnik and Etta Lane Lehmeier; brother-in-law of Paul and Colleen Budai and uncle to their children Joshua Paul Budai and the late Seth Jacob Budai; brother of Carol Pacacha of Elyria, OH, George “Fuzzy” Kostelnik of Gainesville, FL, James (Lois) Kostelnik of North Hills, David Thomas (Lynn) Kostelnik of West Mifflin, late Richard (wife Judy survives) Kostelnik, and late Eugene (wife Freda survives) Kostelnik; and many nieces and nephews.
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June 22, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Gabrielle “Gabby” Maria Snyder, 31, of Clairton passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 29, 1991, to William H. Snyder and the late Lisa Bitkowski Snyder. She is survived by her father, William Snyder of Clairton, former partner Kevin McBride of Clairton, daughter Giavonna of Clairton, brothers Matthew Snyder of Greensburg, and Thomas Snyder of Elizabeth, sister Toni Snyder of Clairton, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved dog Milo. Gabby was preceded in death by her mother, and grandparents Lenny and Nancy Bitkowski. She was a member of the Triumph of the Holy Cross in Clairton, formerly called St. Clare of Assisi. Gabby worked as an agency nurse at Hill Crest Nursing. She loved music, the Pittsburgh Steelers, vacationing at the ocean and cooking.
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June 22, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Julia Galeza, age 69 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023. Throughout her care she was surrounded in love by Edna Salzer, Marcel Chapman, Chelsea McKeithen, Ashley Spencer and Theresa Walker. Julie as she was affectionately known was born on June 11, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA. In July 2000, Julie became a member of UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough Community Services Residential Program. She also attended their Vocational Business Alliance until she retired in 2017. Julie is survived by her sisters, Carol Montejo of Arizona and Barbara Urvanski of Columbus, OH and a close cousin Kathleen Sgroi. Besides her parents Theodore and Caroline (Cindric) Galeza, Julie is preceded in death by her brother Theodore (Ted) Galeza, Jr
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June 22, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Alonzo R. Campbell, age 50, of McKeesport, died June 13, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born September 18, 1972, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Tyrone D. (Bridgette) Alfred, Milton E. Hall, Sr., and the late Francine (Campbell) Hall and the loving husband of Edna Jones-Campbell for 25 years. Alonzo grew up in Washington, D.C., and moved to Clairton in October 2011 to seek a shorter wait list for a kidney transplant. He successfully received a new kidney in November of 2017 and was overjoyed that he no longer needed as many doctor visits and dialysis. In May of 2022, his body began to reject the donated kidney and his health declined.
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June 20, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Patricia Marie Doctorick, age 80, of Port Vue, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on September 13, 1942 and is the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Ruth Shipley Donnelly. She was the wife of the late Robert Francis Doctorick and the companion of the late Thomas John Dineen. Patricia retired in retail from Sears and later was employed at Homelife, Roomful Express, Wicks, and Macy’s. She was a volunteer at the former St. Joseph’s school in Port Vue. She loved to bake, shop, go to the casino, and dance. Shag dancing was her favorite and she would vacation at Myrtle Beach with her friends during Shag week. She once bought a wedding gown for twenty dollars to wear on Halloween. She really enjoyed spending time dancing on Friday nights at the Twin Oaks Lounge with all her friends.
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