June 05, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Geraldine (Gerry) L. Charmo, 92, of W. Homestead, PA passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary Charmo of Duquesne and her sister Margaret and brother Bob. Gerry enjoyed life and participated in many women's organizations such as the Red Hat Ladies, Duquesne Women's Club and served as an officer of the Christian Mothers of Holy Trinity Church. Gerry is survived by her nephews and nieces: Ron and Carol, Bob and Susan, Margie and Dave, Cyndy and Anita, Tim and Debra and Joyce as well as great nephews and nieces.
Since Gerry was an animal lover, memorial donations can be sent in her name to your local animal rescue. Service and interment will be determined at a later date. Professional services entrusted to Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory, 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, PA 15238.
June 05, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Elvira F. Maglicco, 97, of N. Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born October 3, 1925 in Dunbar, a daughter of the late John and Jennie (Picchoni) Crocetti. Prior to her retirement, Elvira was a sales clerk for Cox's children’s department. She was a member of Mary Mother of God, Christy Park and enjoyed cooking, baking and housekeeping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony; son, John Wayne; brothers, Angelo and Emideo; sisters, Theresa Jaworski and Virginia Gasbarro. She is survived by her son, Anthony and his wife, Patricia; daughter, Joanna Graham and her husband, Mark; brother, John (Karen), Anthony (Mary Ann); sisters, Eleanor Hoyng; Geraldine (Patrick) Corrado, Loretta Perri, Eugenia (Bob) Horwatt; daughter-in-law, Kathy Maglicco; grandchildren, Anthony (Robin) Maglicco III, Amber (Jay) Richards, Dawn (Dennis) Deitch, Keith Maglicco, Michael (Allie) Maglicco and Karrie (Don) Thomas; 4 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 3-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, N. Huntingdon, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, N. Huntingdon. Entombment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Versailles. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
June 04, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Todd F. Gebis, age 55, of McKeesport, died May 27, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born August 26, 1967, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Leonard and Kathleen (Reinhart) Gebis.
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June 04, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James C. Puckey, Sr., age 86, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at home. He retired from the boiler shop at U.S. Steel Clairton Works after 42 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran during the cold war. He attended Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp. and enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Born September 16, 1936, in Elizabeth Twp., he was a son of the late John B. Puckey, Sr. and Lillian F. (Russell) Puckey and husband of the late Blanche F. (Aldridge) Puckey. He is survived by son, James C. (Bonnie) Puckey, Jr. of Finleyville; daughter, Joyce (Jim) Reed of Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Matthew (Rebekah) Puckey, Noah (Hannah) Reed, Gabriel Reed, Samantha (Ryan) Hohn, Megan (Austin) Hoffman, James Reed, Kristina (Casey) Walton, Megan (Jason) Sonson and Amanda (fiancé Bryant McCallum) Poland; great-grandchildren, Makayla, Alexander, Nicholas, Dylan, Madison, Austin, Wyatt, Savannah, Meadow, Forest, Landon, Adalynn Mae and one on the way; sisters, Ruth A. Thomas of Lincoln Borough and Nancy (Robert) Sanutelli of Elizabeth Twp.; brother, William (Barbara) Puckey of West Newton; also, nieces and nephews.
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June 04, 2023 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
San Juana "Juanita" Chuba, 76 of West Mifflin passed away on Saturday June 3, 2023. She was born in Tampico, Mexico in 1947 and came to America at the age of 5. She is the daughter of the late Andrea (Larraga) and Selicio Gutierrez and separated wife/friend of Michael J. Chuba. She was the loving and devoted mother "Mama Juanita" to four children, her daughters, Deanna (Frank) DiPaolo, Alena (Tom) Grace; her sons Michael (Keely) Chuba and Tony (Amy) Chuba. To her grandchildren, she was "Granny Neenee"; to Marla and Elisabeth DiPaolo, Gordon Grace, Juliana and Nathan Chuba, Tony Jr., Benjamin, Abigail and Hailey Chuba and great grandmother to August DiPaolo. She was preceded in death by her brother Raul "Ralph" Gutierrez. She is survived by her sisters Bertha Villa and Concha Gutierrez and many friends, nieces, nephews and neighbors who will miss her dearly. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from California University of Pa after raising her children. Early in her career she worked as a social worker and later in life as a waitress. Juanita's main job was loving and caring for her kids and doting over her grandchildren every chance she had. She was an avid Steeler fan sporting the gear almost daily. She enjoyed watching cooking shows, old movies and donating her famous enchiladas to local events in the community, family and friends.
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June 04, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Harry Pearsol, age 77, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at home. He was a retired truck driver for West Elizabeth Lumber and a member of the Elrama Sportsmen’s Club. He enjoyed hunting and conversing with family and friends. Born January 9, 1947, in Sunnyside, he was a son of the late William and Clara Belle (Richardson) Pearsol and husband of the late Sylvia “Peachie” (Williams) Pearsol. He is survived by daughters, Renae (Steve) Hallam of West Elizabeth and Crystal Pearsol of West Elizabeth; grandchildren, Sierra, Quenton and Emma; great-granddaughter, Saige; siblings, Connie Armstrong of West Elizabeth and Dutch Pearsol of Richeyville; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Pearsol.
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June 03, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Clifford R. McAffe, age 63, of West Mifflin, went to be with God on May 31, 2023, after a long brave battle with prostate cancer. Born November 29, 1959, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Donald J. and Grace J (Lancia) McAfee and the husband of Linda M. (Frum) McAfee.
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June 03, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Ralph James “Bud” Helman, Jr. 75 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, June 2nd 2023, at Jefferson Hospital. He was born in McKeesport on February 19th 1948 to the late Ralph J Helman Sr. and Irene Lomis Helman. Ralph was the loving husband of 53 years to Gloria J. Helman. He is survived by his wife Gloria Helman of Clairton, his son Christopher (Lorie) Helman of Dravosburg, daughter Christina Ray of Port St. Lucie of Florida, brothers Gary (Georgann) Helman of Baldwin, Dennis Helman of Clairton, sisters Diane (Rick) Lapinski of Rostraver, Debbie (Tom) Caley of Jefferson, Barb (Mark) Yantek of Collegeville, Cathy (Ed) Demchak of Clairton, grandchildren Abriana, Connor, Zachary, Kylee, Austin, and many nieces and nephews and his dog Loki. Ralph was a member of the Clairton Presbyterian Church and the Elizabeth Boat Club as well as the Greene Cove Yacht Club. He enjoyed spending days out on the boat and making memories with his grandchildren. He worked as a Lithographer for Hoechstetter Printing. Family and friends will be received on Saturday June 10th 2023 from 2 P.M. - 4 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will follow at 4 P.M. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
June 02, 2023 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Sharon M. Michalski, 65, of McKeesport died June 1, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores (Cendroski) Michalski. She is survived by her daughter Nicole Horne, and sisters Donna Michalski; Linda (Kevin
Shields) Michalski and Darlene Michalski. Sharon was an LPN for over 20 years for Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. from 1 to 2 at which time a funeral blessing will be held.
June 02, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lena Rose Renckly, 96, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born in Revloc, PA, on March 6, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Venturino and Monica (Loretta) Candelore. She was the wife to the late Thomas Camille Renckly before his passing in 1981. Lena worked many jobs; from a Manager at Zayre's years ago, to waitressing and collecting the 'green fees' at Butlers Golf Course, to retiring from Jefferson Hospital as a waitress in the gift shop snack bar. She lived a quiet life. She cherished visits with her siblings over the years, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and eventually loved to be with her great-grandchildren too.
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June 02, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Trepanowski, 96, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born on November 12, 1926, she was the eldest of the nine children of the late John and Mary (Faron) Kovalyak. Betty was a member of Ascension Church in Clairton. She graduated from Clairton High School and worked at the A & P Supermarket in Clairton and in the South Allegheny School District cafeteria system. She married the love of her life, John F. Trepanowski, Jr. in 1956. Unfortunately, he was taken from us too early, in 1965. Her favorite things to do were spending time with family, enjoying good food, visiting casinos, and playing bingo and Pokeno.
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June 02, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
On Wednesday May 31, 2023, Daniel John Castelli, age 63 of Irwin passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Loving son of the late Mario and Evelyn (Mastele) Castelli. Loving companion of Kailie Ann Wehrer and her daughter Mackenzie King. Dear brother of Tony Castelli, Joe Castelli, and Martin (Tracey) Castelli. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Dan taught Automotive Repair at Rosedale Tech. He also worked for Goodyear and Firestone over the years as a mechanic. He enjoyed Baseball and was an avid Pirate fan. Dan loved his Mustangs and burning tire!
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June 02, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
On Saturday May 27, 2023, Denise D. (North) Anderson, 70, of North Huntingdon passed away at the home of her son due to the devastating effects of ALS.
She was born on May 30, 1952 in Brownsville, PA. A daughter of the late Kenneth Gerald and Catherine Anderson, she had been a registered nurse at Westmoreland Hospital prior to retirement. She was predeceased by her mother Betty Lou Anderson in 1952; grandson, Chandler Aaron Heltebran in 1996, and her daughter-in-law Jessica Lynn North in 2016.
She is survived by her son, Aaron North of North Huntingdon; daughters Christy Heltebran (Sonny) of Irwin and Danielle North of Arona; adoptive daughter and friend Linda Shaw of Irwin. She was the beloved Gaga to Cameron, Megan and Natalie Heltebran Emma and Lilah North Deric and Samuel Amicone. Siblings Jerry, Gregory, Beth, Todd, Troy, Amy and Jason.
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June 02, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
James Ernest Crooks, Jr., 72, of North Versailles passed away on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at Latrobe Hospital after battling Diabetes complications. Born December 12,1951 in McKeesport, he was the son of James Crooks Sr. and LaRue Jackson of North Versailles. Prior to retirement he was a Master Machinist. He was preceded in death by his Father James, Mother LaRue, Daughter Jennifer and Brother David. He is survived by his wife, Michale Szedon of 42 years. Sons David and Christofer Marts of Tennessee and grandkids Connor Mimnaugh and Savannah Crooks of North Versailles.
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June 02, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Roy S. DaVane, 81, a devoted Christian who touched the lives of many with his unwavering faith and compassionate spirit, died May 28, 2023.
Born on December 7, 1941 (Pearl Harbor Day) he embarked on a life journey that exemplified Christian principles. He was the son of the late Roy S. DaVane Sr. and Suzanna R. Pendro. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 57 years, Sandra G Collura as well as his daughter Danielle Wharton and sister Constance Howard. He is survived by his sister Lois Ondish of North Versailles as well as his children, Roy A. DaVane of Pittsburgh, Michelle McGuire of North Versailles, Dana Serrapere of North Versailles, Debbie Riccelli of Mount Pleasant. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Danielle Wharton of North Versailles.
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