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Lora Ann Komar

May 20, 2023 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Lora Ann (Haupt) Komar, age 59, of Dravosburg, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Born in McKeesport on March 31, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Constance (Cosley) Haupt. She was a professional nanny for over 40 years, a former member of the former Holy Name Church-Duquesne, loved to read, karaoke and travel and collected elephants. She was the wife of the late Thomas Komar and sister of Linda (Terry) Hathaway of West Mifflin, Terry (Debbie) Haupt of West Mifflin, and Tom (Michelle) Haupt of West Mifflin. She is survived by her step children, Melanie, Danae and Janice Komar, nieces and nephews, Heather, Zachary, Jared, Tanner, Addison and Wyatt and her sister-in-law Barb Komar. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association.

 


Beverly A. Beasley Minerva

May 20, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Beverly A. Beasley Minerva, 84 of McKeesport died May 19, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born June 6, 1938, in Connecticut, a daughter of the late Timothy and Elizabeth O'Koverick Hawes. Prior to her retirement, Bev was a salesclerk for Pat's Hallmark and a customer service representative for MEDCO. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Gene Minerva, daughters, Suzanne and Karen Ann Beasley. She is survived by her step grandchild, Nicholas Minerva. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Lois M. Brosky

May 19, 2023 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Lois M. Brosky, age 84, of Greensburg, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the Greensburg Care Center. Born in Duquesne on December 27, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Dutch” and Martha (Hollen) Miller. She was a retired administrator at Mon Valley Hospital from 1983-2000, a 1956 graduate of Duquesne High School, a former member of Holy Name Church-Duquesne and she enjoyed traveling and watching TV. She is survived by her children, Jeannette (Edmund) Bridge of Ligonier, James Francis (Barbara) McLinden of Lawton, Oklahoma, Martin Michael McLinden of Butler and Daniel (Ramona) McLinden of Culpeper, Virginia; 7 grandchildren, Stephen (Stephanie) Bridge, Michael (Nicole) Bridge, James “Jimbo” McLinden III, Breanna McLinden, Anthony “Tony” McLinden, Regina McLinden, and Daniel Leo (Abbi) McLinden; and 6 great grandchildren. She is the sister of the late Larry (wife Janet survives) Miller of White Oak, late Roberta “Bobbie” (husband Barry survives) Whitmore of Florida and late Linda (late Donald “Spike”) Ramsey. As per her request, no visitation or services are planned. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

 


Dolores Jean Mols

May 18, 2023 |

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

Dolores Jean Mols, age 89, of McKeesport, died May 17, 2023.  Born August 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche (Olszewski) Wise and wife of the late Chester L. Mols who passed away in 2018.  She grew up on Boyd Hill surrounded by her family.  Dolores was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Chuch and their Christian Mothers.  She enjoyed weekend polka dances with her husband and friends, traveling to Virginia, and yearly family beach vacations.  At home, she loved to bake and tend to her flower garden.

 
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Kimberly Danielle Kifer

May 18, 2023 |

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

Kimberly Danielle Kifer, 52, of McKeesport, peacefully departed this life at home on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in much the same way she entered it - surrounded by the love of her family. Born the adored twin daughter of Bradley M. Sayles and Janis L. Kifer on February 22, 1971 and affectionately called by her nickname “Bird”, Kimberly was graduated from Woodland Hills Eastern Area with the Class of 1992.

Despite having been diagnosed with a severe case of cerebral palsy, Kimmie thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of regular everyday adventures. She loved to go on shopping sprees, camping trips, fishing excursions and was most fond of watching people in public places.

 
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William H. "Bill" Geissler

May 18, 2023 |

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

William H. "Bill' Geissler, 75, of Port Vue, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born March 19, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Eugene D. "Bill" and Leota Marie (Galley) Geissler. He was the husband of the late Maria Rosario "Rosie" (Odtohan) Geissler. They were married for 41 years. William was a graduate of McKeesport High School and was retired from the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh and was also a retired school bus driver. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Glassport American Legion.

 
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Laurel J. Beckowitz

May 18, 2023 |

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

Laurel J. Beckowitz, age 87 of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Squirrel Hill Wellness & Rehabilitation Center.  Born January 31, 1936 in Lincoln Boro, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Anna (Vonhannle) Beckowitz.  Laurel was employed with Rockwell International and the Y.W.C.A. in Wilkinsburg.  She is survived by her sons Gary, John and Vincent Samudosky, Lance Ludwick, with whom she resided, and Glenn Ludwick.  Laurel is also survived by her grandchildren Brittany and Corey and her sister Mary Ann Fidderer.  Services are private and in the care of Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, Versailles.  

 


Joseph B. Tomedolsky

May 17, 2023 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joseph B. Tomedolsky, 86, of Glassport died May 16, 2023. He is the son of the late James and Theresa (Budka) Tomedolsky and beloved husband of the late Thelma (Stout) Tomedolsky. He is survived by his son Troy Tomedolsky; daughter Tracy (Greg) Lindberg; grandchildren Taylor Tomedolsky McGee (Jamie) and Tanner Joseph Lindberg; brother James (Frances) Tomedolsky; sister Mary Will; also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother John Tomedolsky. Joe was a member of St. Joachim and Ann Parish and served in the US Army. Funeral arrangements were private and handled by the Wojciechowski Funeral Home. 

 


Mildred “Jeanie” Jean Griffith Keys

May 16, 2023 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Mildred “Jeanie” Jean Griffith Keys, 90, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of West Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, May 15th, 2023 at Jefferson Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in West Elizabeth on November 15th, 1932 to the late Thomas Jefferson and Elsie Mae Jackson Griffith. Jeanie was the loving wife of 43 years to the late Walter S. Keys, Jr. She is survived by daughters, Janet Mae (James) November of Vandergrift, Cynthia A. (Bruce) Smith, of Jefferson Hills, step-daughter Linda M. Chesney, of Delmont, son Jeffrey Scott Keys, of Vandergrift, step-son, Lawrence (Marie) Keys, of McKeesport, grandchildren, Tiffany, Jimmy, Sara, Ashley, Brian, Stacey, Tara, Amanda, Glenn, Michael and Ian, great-grandchildren, Kristy, Abigail, Dulcie, Bonita, Savannah, Benjamin, Morgan, John Glenn, Lily, Ethan, Liam, and Samuel and great-great granddaughter Alora. Jeanie was preceded in death by her husband Walter S. Keys, Jr., sisters Helen Mae Hoffman and Elizabeth Ann Rector, great-grand children Timothy and Wyatt. Jeanie was a graduate of Elizabeth High School in 1950 and was employed by the K-Mart in West Mifflin for twenty-three years. Jeanie enjoyed bowling, reading, word search puzzles, bingo, attending and being a member of the Bible Baptist Temple in Clairton, and visiting the Clairton Senior Center. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at Friday at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home to be followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Bible Baptist Temple at 1415 Worthington Ave., Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 

 


Ines Mansfield

May 16, 2023 |

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

Ines Mansfield (Donato), age 90, of Pittsburgh, PA, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2023, at Baldwin Health Center Nursing Home in Pittsburgh. Born May 7, 1933, in Connellsville, PA, she is the daughter of the late Vincent and Marianna (Paone) Donato.

 
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Garry A. Reed

May 15, 2023 |

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

Garry A. Reed, age 67, of Port Vue, died May 13, 2023, at home. Born January 3, 1956, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Allen and Dorothy (Breitinger) Reed.
Garry retired from Star Auto Group as an automotive technician. He was a member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church. Garry had a passion for cars and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He used to play tennis in his younger years and loved his childhood dogs, Cookie, Rocky, and Puddles.
Garry is survived by his brother, Craig Reed.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
Supervisor, Charles Danforth

 


Miklos Szabo

May 15, 2023 |

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

Miklos Szabo, age 87, of McKeesport, died May 12, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born November 29, 1935, in Hungary and was the husband of the late Maria (Nemeth) Szabo.
Miklos retired from Parker Hannifin as a machinist. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi. Miklos was also the former president of the Hungarian Social Club and an active member of the Star Junction Gun Club. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting.
He is survived by his daughters, Beatrice (James) Schubert of Belle Vernon and Kathleen (Mark) Majors of White Oak, and grandsons, James Schubert and Jacob Majors.

 
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Ann "Honey" (Pavlik) Henderson

May 13, 2023 |

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

Ann passed away on May 11 peacefully at home in Jefferson Hills with her family by her side.  Born July 24, 1928 in Large to the late Thomas and Sophie Pavlik, she was the loving wife of over 60 years to the late John “Jack” Henderson and was also preceded in death by her siblings Margaret (Theodore) Smith, William (Aldia) Pavlik, Hilda Pavlik, Thomas (Julia) Pavlik, and George Pavlik.  She is survived by her daughter Marcie (Tom) Cochran, with whom she resided; her grandchildren, who she loved, Rebecca (Eric) Della Lucia and Cindy (Jeff) Fite; her great-grandchildren who she dearly loved and enjoyed spending time with and who always kept her smiling, Olivia and Luca Della Lucia and Jeffrey Fite.  She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and was also survived by her sister-in-law Nancy Pavlik.  Ann was a member of the Clairton High School class of 1946 and spent her life in service of others.   As an original member of Saint Thomas a Becket Parish, she was a CCD teacher there for over 50 years and also worked for the West Jefferson Hills School District as a crossing guard for 50 years.  Aside from spending time with her family, Ann enjoyed reading, playing cards, and cooking.  She also loved many family pets throughout the years, most recently their cat Sox.

 
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Clarence E. Coleman Sr.

May 12, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Clarence E. Coleman Sr., 88, of Greensburg, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born Sept. 11, 1934, in McKeesport, a son of the late Charles Coleman Sr. and Willa Mae (Schumpert) Coleman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Coleman, Carl H. Coleman, Charles Coleman and Kenneth Coleman; and sister, Rebecca Cofield. He is survived by his children, Clarence E. Coleman Jr., Gerald Coleman, Arletta Tinsle and Stanley Cook; grandchildren; sister Rozeda Phillips; brothers Gary Coleman, Richard Coleman, Larry Coleman and Rinard Coleman; also nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were handled by WILLIAM SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., 521 Main St., Irwin, 724-863-1200. For online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

 


Krista M. (Lochinski) Sahai

May 12, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Krista M. (Lochinski) Sahai, age 38, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was born September 1, 1984 in McKeesport, as the first born daughter of Richard and Nancy (Schubert) Lochinski. In addition to her parents, she will be greatly missed by her husband Vaibhav Sahai of Ann Arbor; their pets; sister Danica (Chai Roka) Lochinski of McKeesport; and brother Richard (Lisa) Lochinski of McKeesport and Thomas (Kayla) Lochinski of Monongahela.

Krista was a free spirited soul with a big heart. She was fearless and independent, yet sensitive and incredibly compassionate. She loved to sew and crochet and would lovingly make blankets for her family and friends. She found comfort and joy in spending time with her dog Beans. She also loved the beach, vacations, swimming, cooking, listening to podcasts, and spontaneity in life.

She was strong willed and stubborn, but she also cared deeply and fiercely for the people around her. She was kind and passionate, and made an indelible impact on many lives. She will be forever missed.

 
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