February 26, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mark Andrew Megela, 67, of Pfafftown NC, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 22, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Andrew “Ham” Megela and Julia (Ruschak) Megela.
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February 25, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
George Radjenovich, age 89 of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025 at the Grove where he resided with his wife Ethel and son Nick by his side. He was born January 30, 1936 in Braddock, a son of the late Bozo and Luba Radjenovich. George served in the Navy as a cook on a ship, and he went on to become a coil-winder employed by Westinghouse. George served as an Eagle Scout, and he was a black-belt in Judo and also an instructor. He loved going to the Giant Eagle, pre-covid, where they, for years, sat around "the table" and gathered with 12 of his friends. He also made friends with the workers there which continued on until he could no longer drive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donnie and Kenny Radjenovich, and four sisters, Mildred (Milan) Devich, Vaya (Jack) Joyce, Bertie Gates, and Beatrice Radjenovich and his brother-in-law Jack Marzec. He is survived by his beloved wife Ethel Lawther Radjenovich, a son, Nick, a daughter Cathy, two sisters, Gloria Marzec and Rosie Radjenovich, one brother, Nick, his sister-in-law Joan Varacalli, his brother-in-law Al, and many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to his niece Jeanne who was there for him like a daughter and whom he loved very much. Funeral services will be private. There will be no public visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George's name to an animal shelter of your choice. Arrangements by JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 25, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Carolyn L. Brown, 80, of Elizabeth Township passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born at home in Elizabeth on October 29, 1944 to her birth mom, the late Sarah Jane (McSurdy) Fellabaum, and her parents, the late George and Ida Fellabaum. Carrie worked 10+ years as the custodian for EF's Central Elementary before retiring in 2013. She was the most caring, loving, self-less woman anyone could have known. She was the true foundation of the family, and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved birds and all animals and she would always pray for Veterans and those gone before her. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph P. Brown, who said - "I knew from day 1 she was going to be my wife." As well as her two children, who in turn, their spouses became her children as well; Jo-ann (Frank) Belmares of Elizabeth Township, and Aaron (Susan) Brown of Elizabeth Township. Her adored grandchildren, Rhiannon, Ryan, Hayden, and Ross; and also her wonderful great-granddaughter, Jane; her siblings, James "Jim Fellabaum, Robert "Bob" (Janet) Fellabaum, and Joyce Fellabaum, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Carrie is preceded in death by her brothers, George "Tony" Fellabaum, and Julius, Jan "Davey," and Frankie Kenski. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Inurnment will take place at the West Newton Cemetery at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 25, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Richard Alan "Rick" Perkins, 63, of Greenock passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in McKeesport on December 1, 1961 and is the son of Dorothy "Dee" (Furia) Perkins and the late Richard Perkins. Rick was a 1979 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. Throughout high school, he was in a band and played guitar and bass guitar. He had a passion for music and led a simple life. He worked for Basic Carbide for the past few years, and worked his way up to being head shop grinder. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughters, Amy (Alex) Bernhardt of Westview, and Melissa (Dan) Ridenour of Greenock; his son, Ryan Perkins of Elizabeth; his beloved companion, Tammy Casey of Greenock; grandchildren, Persephone, Makayla, Aiden, and Annabelle; as well as his brother, Darrin (Teresa Demorest) Perkins of Naples, FL.; and his Aunt Lynda Wiatrowski of Canonsburg. Friends are welcome Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Memorial Service will be held Saturday Evening, March 1, 2025 at 7:00pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Paul Walter officiating. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 25, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Jean Agnes Johnson, 96, of North Versailles, PA, died Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on June 24, 1928, and was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Faix Thomas. She was the wife of the late Richard W. Johnson. Jean was a loving wife, devoted mother, and proud grandmother. She lived a life rooted in faith, love, and unwavering strength, and she had a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary. She enjoyed gardening with her husband, baking with her granddaughters, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
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February 25, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

James “Jim” W. Chester, age 80, of Glassport, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh. Born October 13, 1944 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John Chester and the late Helen Trepanowski. Jim retired as a Lieutenant in the police force for the University of Pittsburgh after 38 years. He was a member of the Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship and Veterans Home, Burning Bush, an active visitor of St. Michael's Church, St. Joachim and Anne Parish, in Elizabeth, a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, and a chaplain with the Pittsburgh Police. He will be remembered as a supportive father and loving grandfather. Jim is survived by his wife of 25 years Mary Ellen (Marcella) Chester; son James (Lindzey) Chester of Shelby, NC; grandchildren Marin and J.J. Chester; stepdaughters Michele Passerrello of Pittsburgh and Jodi Passerrello of NM; grandchildren Augustin and Simon Passerrello.
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February 23, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Dorothy Mae Pavloff, age 95, of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the home of her daughter. Born in Duquesne on November 8, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Eicholtz and the late Kathryn (Wohl) Eicholtz Renner. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. She loved to bake wedding cakes and crochet.
Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late John Pavloff. She is the mother of John A. (Patti) Pavloff of Stephens City, VA, David M. (Carol) Pavloff of Erie, PA and Maryellen (Tom) Dripps of West Mifflin; grandmother of Laurel (Sean) Kuhn, Lindsey Tuscan, Lacey (Jason) Jakub, Jessica (Kenny) French, Ashley (Andy) Bell, Deborah Salorino and Joseph Salorino; great grandmother of Killian Poston, Brayden Salorino, Annalee Kuhn, Lucas French, Zachary Kuhn, Aiden Salorino, Evangeline Jakub, Charlotte Jakub, and Joey Salorino; sister of Kassie (late Allan) Madzy of Little Washington, Charles (Cindy) Eicholtz of Dalton, GA, late Arthur (late Ann Mae) Eicholtz, late Ellen (late Joseph) Piano, and late Shirley (late Howard) Livzey.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 2-8 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. Parting Prayers will take place at the Funeral Home on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., followed by Liturgy of Christian Burial, at 10:00 a.m., in Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, with Rev. Christian Kappes officiating. Burial, next to her husband John Pavloff, will follow at Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, West Mifflin.
A special thank you to her friend and caregiver, Cindy Balko and to the caregivers at Amedisys Hospice.
February 23, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Angelo D. Norelli, 76, of Glassport, died Saturday, February 22, 2025, at home. Born July 13, 1948, in Frasso Telesino, Italy, he was the son of the late Domenico “Dom” and Marietta “Mary” Cecere Norelli. Retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years of service, he served on Glassport Borough Council, member of Port Vue United Methodist Church, Glassport Senior Center and Glassport American Legion Post 443. He retired from US Steel Irvin Works.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret “Peg” Pierce Norelli; daughters, Angela Hart and Jennifer (Dennis) Norelli-Burke; grandchildren, Kassady and Mackenzie Burke, Angelo “AJ” Hart, and Eddie Shaw; brother, Frank Norelli; sister, Mary Louise Feterik; nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport. Service will be conducted there Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Randy Sweet officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon Township.
February 23, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Mary Ann Sobeck, age 89 of North Huntingdon, passed away on February 22, 2025 at Independence Westmoreland Hospital. She was born on August 5, 1935 in Glassport, a daughter of the late John and Mary Kopchinski Gniazdowski . Mary Ann was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as the chief financial officer at John's Floral and Greenery. Mary Ann looked forward to watching Jeopardy and she liked to read Agatha Christie mystery novels. Most of all, she loved to watch her children and grandchildren play sports. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, John Gniadowski, and a son in law, Thomas Tkach. She is survived by her best friend and husband of 68 years Michael Sobeck, a son Michael B. Sobeck (Pam), three daughters Cynthia Tkach, Janet O'Dell (Paul), Mary Ann Stephenson (Jerry), one brother Frank Gniazdowski, a sister Stella Lokash (Robert), 7 grandchildren Sean O'Dell, Dori McGrew, Cheryl Tkach, Mark Stephenson, Michael Sobeck, Grace Sobeck, and Courtney Stephenson, and a great-grandchild on the way. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St. Agnes Church on Thursday at 10 AM with interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Mary Ann's name to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 22, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Donald Dean Schehr, age 92 of North Huntingdon, passed away on February 20, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1932 in Rillton, a son of the late Frank Schehr and Hannah Plues Schehr. Dean was a graduate of Sewickley High School Class of 1950. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a Core Room worker for WABCO. Dean was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and he also liked to garden. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage and he often frequented local garage sales. Most of all, Dean loved to spend time with his children, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by three brothers, August Schehr, Joseph Schehr, and Frank Schehr, and two sisters Isabelle Brocco and Viola Emili. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Cathy Schehr, three daughters Cathy Vetal (Dan), Dee Dee Korch (Tom), and Kim Fullwood (Charles), two sons Donnie Schehr (Libby), David Schehr (Sue), grandchildren Mark (Kaitlin), Julie (Jordan), Brian (Kristen), Carolyn (Joshua), Darren (Ashlyn), Jenna, Allison, Madison, Michael, Hannah, Kayla (Johnny), and Hayley, two great-grandchildren Lucy and Madison, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Monday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 10 AM, followed by interment in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Dean's name to the Norwin Chamber of Commerce. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 22, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Leona Mae George Hensler, age 94 of Adamsburg, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on December 3, 1930 in Turtle Creek. Leona was a member of Charter Oak Methodist Church in Jeannette and previously a member of First United Methodist Church in Irwin. In her free time, she loved to play bingo, crochet, color, and play card games with her grandchildren. Leona was preceded in death by her first husband Charles George in 1970, her second husband Robert Hensler in 2009, and one son-in-law Pete Cruder. She is survived by one son Steven George (and wife Mary Jo), two daughters Sandra Cruder and Lynn Marinello (and husband Phillip), four grandchildren David Singler (and wife Erica), Steven George (and wife Allison), Sara Baird (and husband Ryan), and Michele Gallagher (and husband Will), eight great-grandchildren Spencer, Nico, Taron, Cora, Sadie, Emmy, Levi, and Walker, and two bonus grandchildren Abigail and Adam. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Tuesday from 4 PM to 8 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in Leona's name to the Vitas Community Connection hospice organization. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 22, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Francis E. Doyle, age 78, of Finleyville passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Pittsburgh. Born February 22, 1946 in West Elizabeth, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Helen (Biles) Doyle. He retired as a project manager for the Army Corps of Engineers in Pittsburgh and was a member of the Clairton Fire Department. He was also a scuba instructor and a shipwreck diver. Francis was preceded in death by his wife, the late Jacqueline L. (Schnorr) Doyle who passed away on March 4, 2020. He is survived by his daughters Christina Spano of Jefferson Hills and Roberta Franz of Pittsburgh; grandchildren Matthew Braunscheidel and Rebecca and Robert John Franz; great-grandson Zayne Braunscheidel; and brother Robert Doyle of Acme. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Charles Doyle, Jr..
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February 22, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Jeanne M. Messick, age 73 of Cranberry, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1951 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Henry DiBiase and Ruth Balowitz DiBiase. Jeanne was a member of St. Agnes Church, and she was employed as a registered nurse at Forbes Hospital prior to her retirement. In her free time, Jeanne looked forward to baking, cooking, and reading books, and she always loved to cruise. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son Blaine Messick Jr. and two sisters Toni Dempsey (and husband Walter) and Renee DiBiase. Jeanne is survived by her beloved husband Blaine Messick Sr., one son Jason Messick (and wife Brenda), one brother Richard DiBiase (and wife Kim), and grandchildren Dr. Brandon Messick (and wife Dr. Lauren Messick), Sarah Messick, Emma Messick, and Olivia Messick. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 PM to 7 PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday at 10 AM. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 22, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Linda Carol Rosak, age 73, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, died February 21, 2025, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 15, 1951, in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Justine (Shimfessel) King.
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February 22, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Rita J. Puskaric, age 90, of Versailles passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at UPMC East with her daughter at her side. Born September 2, 1934 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Busch) Pomycala. Rita was a member of the CFU Lodge #146 in Versailles. Beside her parents, Rita was preceded in death by husband, Milan Puskaric who passed away on February 28, 2017; son David Puskaric; and siblings Bertha Pomycala, Frances Germek, Marcella Pomycala, Jean Troscka, John Pomycala, Florence Puhala, Stanley Pomycala, Alice Cindrich, Raymond Pomycala, Richard Pomycala, and Patricia Rushe. Rita is survived by her daughter Denise Puskaric of Versailles; and nieces and nephews.
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