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Ruth Ann McClintock

May 05, 2023 |

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

Ruth Ann (Kenny) McClintock, age 99, of Ingleside, IL, formerly of Elizabeth and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at home. She was a wonderful wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of The Church of God. She and her husband worked together to build the family business, McClintock Insurance Agency in Elizabeth, where she was the office administrator until retirement. During World War II she worked for Curtis Wright in Erie making C47 cargo planes. She enjoyed spending the last 30 years of her retirement in Florida. Born April 30, 1924 in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Rosy (Zecker) Kenny and wife of the late John L. McClintock. She is survived by daughters, Karen (Steve) Pals and Kathy McClintock, both of Chicago, IL; sons, David J. (Janet) McClintock of Weirton, WV and Keith T. (Sandy) McClintock of Baroda, MI; daughter-in-law, Natalie B. (Bob) Marsiglio of Elizabeth Twp.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Dennis L. McClintock; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Rose and Helen. There was no visitation. Private funeral service and burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery with Pastor Gary Lamb officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Star Hospice, 36100 Brookside Drive, Suite 101, Gurnee, IL 60031. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Donald James “Bucky” Chontos

May 05, 2023 |

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

Donald James “Bucky” Chontos, 91, of White Oak passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2023.  He was born November 12, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Madden) Chontos. He graduated from St. Peter's High School, class of 1949.   Bucky was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War,  and for his service he received the Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal.  Upon his return home, he would go on to work as a Metallurgical Technician for Bettis, J & L Steel Research and Crucible Steel Research. He would go on to retire in maintenance from the former St. Pius V Church in McKeesport.  Bucky was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish and attended their Corpus Christi location.  He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, an avid bowler in his younger days and an avid Steelers fan, especially during the 1970s. He will be greatly missed. 

 
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Brianna Sage Shaffer

May 04, 2023 |

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

Brianna Sage Shaffer was only with us for 20 years, but she was loved by all who knew her. She passed away on April 30, 2023, tragically. Brianna graduated from Norwin High School and resided in McKeesport. Generous, kind, and passionate, especially about animal rescue, she planned to work in Veterinary Care. Although she was taken from us without fulfilling her dreams of love and marriage with Max Giger, who was her future, she will be forever in our hearts. Brianna was an avid snowboarder, loved dirt biking, and going fishing with her dad. She played various sports, enjoyed going on adventures to cross things off her "bucket list," and dreamed of having a black Infiniti car one day. Brianna was strong and fearless, attacked everything with a purpose, and always lived her life to the fullest.
Brianna leaves behind her mom and dad, Kim and Jim Shaffer; grandmothers, Karin Widel and Donna Pertinaci; close cousins, Sydney and Scott, along with many other family members and friends; and her beloved pets, Oakley, Snoop, Geffory, and JJ.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, May 8, 2023, from noon until 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Animal Rescue at https://humaneanimalrescue.org/donate.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Linn Berrier Whiteman

May 04, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Linn Berrier Whiteman, age 76, of White Oak, died on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on November 5, 1946 and is the son of the late William and Lavern Berrier Whiteman. He was the husband of the late Ruth Balawajder Whiteman, who died on December 24, 2017.

 
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Barry L. Lipchey

May 03, 2023 |

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

Barry L. Lipchey, age 44, of Glassport, died May 1, 2023. Born August 11, 1978, in McKeesport, he was the son of  Donna and Tim Campbell. Barry was very artistic and loved to draw anything from portraits to cartoons. He had a passion for music, playing the keyboard, guitar and making beats for local musicians. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Barry had a large group of lifelong friends and he was always making his loved ones laugh.

 
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Joseph William Kelley

May 03, 2023 |

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

Joseph William Kelley, 83, of Murrysville, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born July 22, 1939, in North Versailles and grew up in North Braddock. He was the son of the late Theodore D. Kelley Sr. and Frances (Perry) Kelley. Joseph was a US Army veteran and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Murrysville. He was also a member of Harry S. Truman Masonic Lodge #765 in Dravosburg. Joseph was a retired pipe inspector for Elliott Group in Jeanette. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed scotch and having good times with his family.

 
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Eileen E. Slinchock

May 02, 2023 |

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

Eileen E. Slinchock, age 86 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Monday, May 1, 2023.  Born September 26, 1936 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Kapuska) Poturich.  A retired bank secretary for McKeesport National Bank, Eileen was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Eugene's Site.  In her spare time, Eileen loved to go on trips to the beach and lay out for hours in the sun.  She also loved to crochet, do crossword puzzles, and read.  However, most of all, she loved spending time with her family.  Eileen joins her husband, the late Albert Slinchock, who passed away April 3, 2002.  She is survived by her children Larry (Joann Binnie) of Plum Borough, Lisa (Dale) McCune of Wall, Cindy (Alvin) Rivera of Tampa, FL, and Lynn (Robert) Wargo of Port Vue; her grandchildren Dale Andrew, Garlan (Jennifer), and Zachary (Christina) McCune, Sydney, Mackenzie, Hayden, and Ethan Stec, and Brandon and Nikki Wargo; her four great-grandchildren Alexandra Black and Madison, Connor, and Wyatt McCune; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Eileen was preceded in death by her siblings Nicholas and Edward Poturich. 

 
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Devin Ray Flaherty

May 02, 2023 |

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

Devin Ray Flaherty, age 35, died at home on April 26, 2023. Born June 25, 1987, in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of David Paul (Valarie) Yednak and Tina (Jason) Flaherty DeNunzio.

 
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Maureen Lewis

May 02, 2023 |

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

Maureen Lewis, 82, of Sarasota, FL, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was born in Elizabeth, PA on October 8, 1940 and was the daughter to the late Daniel and Anna Mae (Thornton) Lewis. She worked many years as a Bank Manager for SunTrust Bank. She was a huge Steelers fan and loved cooking and playing golf. She is survived by her sons, Donald Bibb of Sarasota, FL, and David (Lisa) Bibb of Ooltewah, TN, sister, Diane (the late Michael) Rice of Columbus, OH, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Maureen is preceded in death by her son, Daniel Bibb, and sister, Loretta (the late William) Bittle. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Mass will be held at 9:30am on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish - St. Michael's Church, 101 McClay Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Inurnment will follow at the St. Mary German Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Maureen's honor to Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish - St. Michael's Church. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Janet M. Mack

May 02, 2023 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Janet Marie (Ross) Mack, 65 of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on April 30th, 2023, at UPMC Monroeville East. She was born in McKeesport on June 7th, 1957, to the late John and Janet (Langsdorf) Ross. Janet was the loving wife of 43 years to Leon Mack. She is survived by her husband Leon as well as sisters Brenda Lee Ross of McKeesport, Sharon Orbin of Glassport, and Nancy (Steve) Callahan of McKeesport. Further survivors include multiple nieces and nephews. Janet was preceded in death by her parents as well as siblings Debra Callahan and John Ross Jr. She was a nurse’s aide for various companies and enjoyed playing bingo. Family and friends will be received on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 4-6 PM at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place following the visitation at 6 PM. Inurnment will occur privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Amy L. Loeffler,

May 02, 2023 |

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

Amy L. Loeffler, age 95, of North Huntingdon, died at home on May 1, 2023. Born March 7, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Isabelle (Trayers) Nelson and the wife of the late Charles L. Loeffler for 44 years.

 
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Charlotte C. Linn

May 02, 2023 |

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

Charlotte C. Linn, age 102, of Dravosburg, died April 30, 2023, at Canterbury Place.  Born June 12, 1920, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles Raymer and Pearl (Witt) Raymer-Culp and wife of the late William A. Linn.  In the 1950's and 1960's, Charlotte was an active Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary member and planned many bingos.  She also enjoyed traveling to places and organizations around Pittsburgh to play bingo.  One of her favorite places to visit was Las Vegas, where she could test her luck at the casinos and hopefully come home a winner.

 
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Linda Anne Muster

May 01, 2023 |

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

Linda Anne Muster, age 74 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at home.  Born July 29, 1948 in Placentia, Newfoundland, and was a daughter of the late Randolph and Molly (Rose) Murphy.  Linda worked as a sales associate at Joseph Hornes Department Store in Century III Mall and then as a bank teller with PNC Bank in Clairton.  She was also an auxillary member of the Daniel Keffer American Legion Post # 75, Clairton.  Linda is survived by her fiance' of 29 years Gerald A. Ward; her sons Richard (Greta) Muster of Clairton and Randy (Sherri) Muster of Bristow, VA; her daughter Tina (Craig) Pracht of Mars; her grandchildren: Kaylee, Loren, Sara, and Ian; her great-grandchildren: Willow, Ruby, Lilly, and Jackson; her great-great-grandchildren Liam and Scarlett; and her siblings Randy, Allen, and Rick Murphy, Peggy Wilson, Yvonne Noseworthy, and Jackie Murphy.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Muster and grandson Freddy.

 
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James G. Nevin III

May 01, 2023 |

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

James G. Nevin III, age 85, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at home. He retired as the owner/operator of Nevin Trucking in Forward Twp. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth and a former member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, where he and Lois were married Nov. 1, 1957. He was a 50-year member of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth, a senior member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for 50 years, and a member of the Syria Shriners. He was owner of Erickson & Nevin Motorsports and loved competing at Motordrome, Jennerstown and Clearfield speedways. He enjoyed tending to herds of cattle in Forward Twp., as well as the associated responsibilities of farming. Born August 18, 1937 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late James Gordon Nevin Jr. and the late Marian (Ferver) Nevin. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois S. (Sorg) Nevin; sons, Ralph (Linda) Nevin of Forward Twp. and Billy (Janine) Nevin of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Natalie (Brian Thurmon) Conte, Aimee (Alex) Matscherz, Amelia (Nate Rozek) Nevin and Justin (Ashley) Nevin; great-grandchildren, Haylee Marcione, Brian Thurmon, Zoe, Kai and Ila Matscherz, and Aubree Nevin; sister-in-law, Wilma Nevin of Ligonier; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Deborah Ann Bozek, and brother, Robert Nevin. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Benjamin Schneider officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, 411 South Third Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037 or Bethesda United Presbyterian Church, 314 South Third Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


August G. "Augie" Rocco Jr.

May 01, 2023 |

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

August G. “Augie” Rocco Jr., age 72, of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Heritage of Shadyside. Born in Homestead on May 15, 1950, he was the son of the late August and Doris Jean (Dulaney) Rocco Sr. He was a retired computer programmer for Westinghouse-East Pittsburgh and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church. He enjoyed fishing, prospecting for gold, and cutting grass on his riding lawn mower and was an avid Penguins, Pirates and Steelers fan. He is the father of Adam Rocco of East Pittsburgh, Petty Officer 2nd Class Alana (Landon) Jamison, USN of San Diego, CA and Angela (Fredrick Dolne) Simeon of Hollywood, FL; grandfather of Zane Rocco, Aria Rocco, Alaia Jamison, Frederick and Francesca; and brother of Gabriel “Gary” Rocco of Pittsburgh, Roberta (Robert) Simak of West Mifflin, Roseanne (Bob) Regis of West Mifflin, Paul (Neila) Rocco of Missouri and Michael (Letha) Rocco of West Mifflin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, from 2-6 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 Service will take place at the Funeral Home, during visitation, at 5:30 p.m., with Rev. Dan Sweeney, officiating.