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James Morakis

February 13, 2023 |

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

James Morakis, age 89, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on July 16, 1933 and is the son of the late Alexandros and Marianthi Mikedati Morakis. 

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Gregory "Scott" Childers

February 13, 2023 |

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

Gregory "Scott" Childers, 64, of Blythedale, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at home. He was born January 14, 1959 in Wichita, KS., and was the son of the late Lee Roy Childers, Jr., and the late Edith (Thompson) Childers. Scott was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and West Virginia Northern Community College. He was a Walmart Associate in North Huntingdon and was a member of the Workingman's Beneficial Union. Scott was a US Army Veteran.

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Franklyn L. Farrell

February 13, 2023 |

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

Franklyn L. Farrell, age 86 of North Huntingdon died February 11, 2023. He was born January 16, 1937 in California, Pa. , a son of the late Francis and Olive Hornbake Farrell. Prior to his retirement Frank was employed as the manager for Columbia Gas System. After retiring, he served as the manager for the propane division for Valley National Gases. Frank was a retired Veteran of the U.S. Army having served as a Major during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons , Irwin Shidle Lodge 601. Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, 32nd degree Mason, Syria Shrine of Cheswick, Pa, He was a past president and life member of the Corvette Club of Western Pennsylvania. He was a 10 year volunteer and member of the operative staff for the Vintage Grand Prix. He is survived by his beloved wife Patty Zavage Farrell for 33 years, stepdaughter, Michaeline Quintana, granddaughter, Hannah Quintana and one brother Mark O. Farrell. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. Private interment will take place at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorials may be made to a Masonic charity of your choice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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James J. Franciscus, Sr.

February 13, 2023 |

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

James J. Franciscus, Sr., 89, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was born March 11, 1933 in Pittsburgh, and was the son to the late Christopher and Gertrude (Grimm) Franciscus. He was married to the love of his life, the late Johann (Spratt) Franciscus, before she passed away January 23, 2022. James was a Press Driver for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and a long time member of Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish - St. Michael's. He was the Founder of the South Hills Senior Softball League, 3 different bowling leagues, and loved to play Poker on Thursday nights with the guys.

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Anthony “Tony” Lee Lewandowski Levans

February 12, 2023 |

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

Anthony “Tony” Lee Lewandowski Levans, age 79, of White Oak, PA, died on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on March 15, 1943 and is the son of the late Anthony Charles and Leona Gorman Lewandowski. 

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Jane E. Steiner

February 12, 2023 |

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

Jane E. Steiner, age 76, of West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home. Born in McKeesport on June 1, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. and Doris Jean (Davis) Sklencar. She was a retired art teacher for the McKeesport Area School District, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Trinity Church and was a docent at the Frick Museum. She enjoyed the arts, her cats, spending quality time with people, going shopping with and spoiling her grandchildren, taking friends to lunch and hosting numerous parties at her home. She also did arts and crafts for senior citizens and troubled youth. Jane was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. “Bud” Steiner, who died on June 2, 2005; mother of Robert J. (Gina) Steiner of Churchill; and grandmother of Robert John Steiner II, Adam Steiner, and Natalie Steiner. She is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, very close cousins and very close friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 6-8 p.m., and Wednesday, February 15, 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, where a Blessing Service will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, with Rev. Daniel Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

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Kathleen M. O'Connor

February 12, 2023 |

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

Kathleen M. O'Connor, age 67, of White Oak, died February 10, 2023, at UPMC East.  Born January 18, 1956, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Ehrhardt) O'Connor.  

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Alex J. "Lucky" Roka

February 12, 2023 |

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

Alex J. "Lucky" Roka, age 69 of Versailles, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born April 21, 1953 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Alex "Shunny" and Margaret (Derkas) Roka.  A US Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War, Alex was a drummer, playing locally with the bands The Locomotives and the Austin Nichols Band and in the Philippines with the Mike Hanipoli Band.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, the late Christina Roka, who passed away in 2002.  Alex is survived by his six children: Edward Roka of Glassport, Arjuna Roka of McKeesport, Laksmi (Matthew) Petrick of Sutersville, Shiva Roka of McKeesport, Chai Roka of Monroeville, and Krsnadasa (Beth) Roka of McKeesport; his nine grandchildren: Dante Petrick, Corey, Myah, Alana, Isabelle, Narayana, Ellora, and Tuika Roka, and Matt Petrick, Jr.; his sisters Linda (James) Sheedy and Lisa (James) Fleckenstein, both of Versailles; his brothers Charles "Buzz" (the late Michelle) and John Roka, both of Versailles; and also nieces and nephews. 

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Joseph Bocianoski, Jr.

February 11, 2023 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joseph Bocianoski, Jr., 66, of Glassport died Feb. 10, 2023.  He is the son of the late Joseph and Laura (Mordecki) Bocianoski.  Joe is survived by his beloved wife Judy (Moss) Bocianoski; sons Joseph (Rebekkah) Bocianoski, III  and Jason (Gina) Bocianoski; grandchildren Donovan, Stella, Sebastian, Eden, Alona and Callan;  and sister Mary Ann(Thomas) Hartswick.  He was preceded in death by his sister Nancy (JKnoblock) Bocianoski. Joe was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and was retired from US Steel.  Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Monday from 9 am to 10 am, at which time a funeral mass will  be held at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Wojcicki. 

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Jan "Mae" Wunderley Gobel

February 11, 2023 |

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

Jan "Mae" Wunderley Gobel, age 67, of Liberty Borough, died February 9, 2023, at Canterbury Place. Born October 5, 1955, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Norma (Hillegass) Wunderley and the wife of Richard J. Gobel.
Jan worked as a dedicated nurse for 47 years at UPMC McKeesport. She was a former member of Liberty Presbyterian Church and the Liberty Borough Ambulance Service. Jan received the UPMC's Award for Commitment and Excellence in Service (ACES) and the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses both in 2013. One of her favorite places to visit was Disney World in FL. Most of all, spending time with her grandchildren brought her the most joy.

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Edna M. Simon

February 10, 2023 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Edna M. Simon, 84, died February 10, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Helen “Alice” (Cverna) Wygladalski. She is survived by her daughters Jessica (Edward) Hrutkay and Monica (Mark) Izydorczyk; grandchildren Kristal (Doug) Szokoly, Jackie (Steve) Dufalla, Nick (Ethan) Hrutkay, Christopher Hrutkay, Edward Hrutkay, Zachary Hrutkay, Rebecca Hrutkay, and Hallee Hrutkay; great-grandchildren Giuliana, Tyler, Greyson, and Porter; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sons Anthony J. Jr. and Joseph, and sister Alice Vincent. Friends received Monday February 13 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. A funeral blessing will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 10am. Interment following at Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.

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Gilbert W. Fischer Sr.

February 10, 2023 |

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

Gilbert W. Fischer Sr., age 76, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at home. An Army veteran, he retired as a boilermaker at U.S. Steel Irvin Works. He enjoyed playing softball and basketball, and loved golf and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Born July 9, 1946 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Theodore and Veronica (Nijmowicz) Fischer. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Charlotte L. "Chuccie" (Lehman) Fischer; daughter, Tina (Jim) Nassida of West Mifflin; son, Gil (Laura) Fischer of Forward Twp.; grandchildren, Cara and Jimbo Nassida and Haley Fischer; sisters, Gerry (John) Simmons of Elizabeth Twp. and Valerie (Mark) Lanham of Ft. Myers, FL; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 2 PM until the time of a blessing at 6 PM. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Minnie Lynn

February 10, 2023 |

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

Minnie Lynn, age, 75, of McKeesport, died on February 1, 2023. She was born in Braddock on May 11, 1947 and is the daughter of the late Elmer and Angela Vinceralla Johnson.

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Martha Serbin Hudson

February 10, 2023 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Martha Serbin Hudson, 61, of Harrison City, PA, died at home on Thursday, February 9, 2023.  Born in McKeesport on August 12, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Alex J. and Gladys Spiegel Serbin.  Martha graduated from Carlow College, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree, was a registered nurse, and served the community as a paramedic with the White Oak EMS.  She is survived by her daughter, Heather (Josh Steele) Hudson of White Oak, son, Garrett Hudson of Greensburg, grandson, Joshua Steele, Jr., sister, Lisa (Todd) Serbin Levine of Murrysville, and brother, David (Tatiana) Spiegel Serbin of Derry, PA.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 4-6 PM to celebrate Martha’s life.  The family suggests contributions to a favorite charity.

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Christine E. "Chris" Bane

February 09, 2023 |

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

Christine E. "Chris" Bane, 74, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was born June 25, 1948 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter to the late Thomas Moran, Sr., and the late Helen (Abram) Moran. Chris was an incredible artist - as a seamstress, a skilled painter, and crafter. Chris had filled her house and many other's houses with beautiful custom murals and crafts through the years. She was an Art Teacher at CCAC and was a member of the River City Church AG in Glassport. She enjoyed traveling and loved the beach, especially Ocean City, Maryland and Ocean City, New Jersey.

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