James M. Glover
February 16, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael Sherry
February 16, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Timothy Mark Chiaverini
February 16, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Timothy Mark Chiaverini, 56, of Liberty Borough, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born September 12, 1965 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James V. and Rose Marie (Casturo) Chiaverini. Tim was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Eugene Church in Liberty. He had worked for P & W Foreign Car Service in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife, Lesly A. (Gurowski) Chiaverini, daughter, Kimberly A. (Michael) Denne and son, Timothy James (Jessica Marie) Chiaverini of Liberty, grandchildren, Jordyn Chiaverini, James Denne and Emery Chiaverini, brother, James (Marcia) Chiaverini, Jr., of Anderson, SC, sister, Darlene (Tim) Erkel of Tumtum, WA, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Chiaverini who passed away January 1975.
Essie L. Bryan
February 16, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Essie L. Bryan, 95, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Riverside Care Center.
Essie was born on September 21, 1926 in Elkins, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John and Lena Bryan Miller.
Essie joined Trinity COGIC and was baptized and Filled with the Holy Ghost. The Lord lead her to Bethlehem Baptist Church where she loved attending church and singing on the choir. She really loved her Pastor Rev. Earlene Coleman. Essie loved the Lord and you could always find her praying, singing and playing the piano, giving God all the Glory.
Those left to cherish her memory, sister-in-law, Kathleen Bryan, niece, Rozella Sayles who is the oldest niece and was raised like a sister, a host of devoted nieces and nephews who she really loved, extended family and friends.
Lois L. Gwinn
February 15, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Lois L. Gwinn, age 90, of Duquesne, on February 15, 2022 at UPMC Mercy. Born in West Mifflin on November 9, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Peter J. and Lydia Marie (Miller) Faith. She was a former member of Terrace Church of the Nazarene, West Mifflin. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Lois was the beloved wife of the late Charles Gwinn; Mother of David (Melissa) Gwinn of Rostraver Twp.; Step Grandmother of George Thomas Jarmon and Amanda Carol Jarmon, both of Elizabeth. Sister of Dorothy Marie (Charles) Youngfleisch of Schellsburg, Pa., William Faith of West Mifflin, the late Marian (late Clyde) Kahn, late Eleanor (late Paul) Bickerton, late Peter J. (late Iva) Faith, late Albert Faith, late Florence (her husband Joseph survives) Utterback, Plum Boro.
Ronald A. Jubak
February 15, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald A. Jubak, age 82 of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born September 19, 1939 in Duquesne, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Chervaniak) Jubak. A retired steelworker at US Steel – Duquesne Works and a former member of the former Holy Trinity Church in Duquesne, Ronald was a driver for Access and enjoyed old movies and coin collecting. He is survived by his wife Donna A. (Tokosh) Jubak; his children Jeannie (Gordon) Mazzaresi of West Mifflin, Ronald (Tina) Jubak of South Carolina, Deborah (Joseph) Podolak, Veronica Jubak of Pittsburgh, and Randy Jubak of Duquesne; his ten grandchildren; his great-grandchild; his brother Philip Jubak of White Oak; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph and Jimmy Jubak.
Marie Homza
February 15, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Marie Homza, age 94, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 6, 2022, after a brief time at Haven Hospice of Gainesville, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rosa (Hart) Stephenson, the eighth of nine children, and the wife of the late Eli Homza for nearly 55 years, before his death in 2001.
William N. Shoemaker Jr.
February 15, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William N. "Pinky" Shoemaker Jr., age 64, of Sutersville, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at home. He retired as a heavy equipment mechanic for Stag Construction in Rostraver Twp. Pinky enjoyed cooking and loved to feed everyone. Born April 1, 1957 in Elizabeth Twp., he was a son of the late William "Pinky" Shoemaker Sr. and the late Oleda E. (Werner) Shoemaker. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Valerie Converso; sister, Gloria J. (Ron) Wylie of Elizabeth; brothers, John C. (Sonia) Shoemaker of Scottdale, Joe (Rebecca) Shoemaker of Clairton and Dean A. Shoemaker of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. No visitation or service are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh , PA 15205. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Filomena M. Paoletti
February 15, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Filomena M. Paoletti, 99, of Clairton died February 14, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Francesco and Josephine (Ianni) Sorrentino and beloved wife of the late Alfred Paoletti. She is survived by granddaughters Jennifer (John) Krizmanich and Melissa (Scott Gob) Miklos; daughter-in-law Susan Paoletti; grandson-in-law Ken Miklos; great-grandchildren Avery and Alison Miklos; and Kate Krizmanich; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Frank J. Paoletti; brothers Joe, Vito, Domenic, Sam, and Nick Sorrentino. Filomena was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home Wednesday from 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held 10am Thursday in the funeral home. Interment following St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Filomena M. Paoletti, in support of University of Pittsburgh Center for Liver Disease and Dr. Shahid Malik, payable to the University of Pittsburgh attn: Gary Dubin, P.O. Box 640093 Pittsburgh, PA 15264-0093.
Yvette Marie (Jenkins) Pettiford
February 14, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
“Many are called, few are chosen” is an apt description of the passing of Yvette Marie (Jenkins) Pettiford of McKeesport, Pennsylvania on February 8, 2022, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC) McKeesport Hospital. Affectionately known as “Vettie”, “Ma Vette”, “Yvette Marie”, “Y-Vette”, and most appropriately, “Miss Yvette”. Chosen by God to be a forceful light while living, Yvette is now a chosen disciple in His Kingdom as evidenced by her last spoken words, “I am ready to go home to my Lord.”
Born on her late mother’s birthday July 6, 1941, in Monongahela, PA, her busy and fruitful life was spent in McKeesport living among her friends and many close and extended family members. Yvette attended Walnut Street Grade School, McKeesport Junior High School and was a 1959 graduate of McKeesport Senior High School.
Following graduation, she pursued a passion of hers by attending art school in Pittsburgh, PA. She married her ex - late husband, George Pettiford in 1961 and as a military wife, then briefly moved to Hawaii; returning to McKeesport in 1963 to raise her blossoming family. A true legend within her family, her community and places of employment, Yvette was an April 2021 Housekeeping Department Retiree of UPMC McKeesport, former Home Care Provider at Louisa Child Care and Housekeeper at UPMC’s Children’s Hospital.
Never one to mince words, you always knew where you stood with her. Yet through those often-caustic exchanges, you always felt loved, as Yvette was steadfast in her convictions and in caring for others. As Mother, Grandmother, Godmother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Neighbor, Coworker and Friend, her seen and unseen acts of compassion and kindness are primary traits of the legendary status she achieved. Yvette loved her job, at UPMC and was so admired by her coworkers that she received a commendation from the hospital for her commitment to best practices and 40 years of dedicated service.
Russell J. Sant
February 14, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Russell J. Sant, 78, of Bellefonte, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Wynwood House of Boalsburg. Born on May 24, 1943, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Russell Henry and Hilda (Oberfeichtinger) Sant. On March 27, 1987, he married his beloved wife, Linda Kaye (Smith) Sant, who survives him at home after sharing over 34 years of marriage together.
Russell was a 1961 graduate of McKeesport High School. He worked several different jobs while he was growing up. He was a newsboy, farm hand, service attendant, mechanic’s assistant, tow truck driver, and finally the owner and operator of a service station. After school, he began working for Sutton Engineering in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as a drafter, being self-taught and a lot of hard work, he held various positions, retiring in 2009 after 48 years of service as a Service Engineer. During his time with the company, he started and commissioned over 70 Extrusion Presses in over thirteen different countries.
In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by his 11 children with his former wife: Shawn S. Sant, Jodi R. Everhart, Joni R. Sant, Jayne R. Totora, Russell J. Sant, Jennifer R. Sant, Jacqueline R. Sant (Matt), Robert J. Sant (Laura), Sarahann S. Sant, Reed J. Sant, and Rory J. Sant, and two step-daughters, Julie K. Hartsock, and Sheila Auman. Also surviving is a brother-in-law, Clifford Heasley, eighteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, three nephews, and two nieces.
Alice M. Fleming
February 14, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Alice M. Fleming, age 92, of White Oak, died on Friday, February 11, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on July 14, 1929 and is the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Kolesar Haynick and is the wife of the late Clifford “Joe” R. Fleming. She was the proprietor of Fleming Floor Cleaner and Janitorial Services.
Claudia E. Pollick
February 14, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Fifty-four years ago God came to me (Yeah I know ME) and offered this proposition! He (God) wanted to know if I was a gambler, an adventurer, and a dreamer and would I be willing to take a chance on love! Me being all of 20 years old and as worldly as any kid from Swissvale in the ‘60s, I thought for a second and answered, “Sure, what da ya got?” Well, He (God) was willing to show me an Angel! A real live human Angel, and on this Earth!!! Then He (God) showed me this beautiful blonde-haired smart young woman who made me do a “Cliff Cleavon.” I was literally speechless when I first met this Lithuanian/Slovak beauty (I know, what’s Lithuanian? Read on!) There was also a kicker, included also a blonde-haired little kid that came with the deal! He (God) let me take the deal for a spin over the next two years to see how we all bonded (Actually I liked the kid more from the start because guys “do stuff” together and I had some skills that I could teach him.) So two years later I signed the deal by making Claudia my wife and Edward “our” son. Yeah, God is an okay guy! Let me tell you about my wife, my friend, my companion, my heartbeat that lasted 52 wild, wonderful, exciting, loving years of marriage. Claudia worked at USS Irvin Works for 33 years, achieving many levels of advancement and satisfaction. A strong Union worker who became chairman of the Grievance Committee that settled many disputes for workers and management alike. Through her many acquaintances, she helped many people find great jobs. She was an EMT that, along with her mother Izzy and sister Debbie, procured an ambulance for the borough of Port Vue. She was a worker that, along with her friend Jane, raised over $21,000 for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Always ready and willing to help anyone in need. A truly beautiful Earthling. She loved life, travel, family and friends, but now she is on a new adventure – one we were not ready for. Four years ago, Claudia had a stroke. She came back strong the first year and was well. But the second and third year, with the addition of Covid, did not help her to fully recover and she developed dementia. I say this because there are many names for this horrible debilitating disease collectively it’s as worse as cancer and should have more exposure in the mental health community to alert the public just how bad dementia takes your life. We tried every avenue to get her better but God said it’s time to come Home. Claudia is survived by her husband, Raymond; son, Edward; grandchildren, Sebastian and Imre Pollick; her brother, Ed Zidek; sister-in-law, Mary Pollick and her sons, nephews Andrew (his wife Francesca and their daughter, grand-niece Scarlett June Pollick) and Danny Pollick; brother-in-law, Ken Hromanik and niece Kristin Prezel, her husband Tim and great-niece Taylor and great-nephew Taron, and niece Kerri Parrott and husband Matthew and their children, great-niece Raen Debra and great-nephew Rhone. Now the Lithuanians, told ya! On Claudia’s mother’s side of the family are and were the Kaminski’s, which at one time over-populated Vandergrift, but now touch many parts of America. A loving bunch of Blue Bloods! All wonderful, happy, good people. And the Fouses, what a crew! Cousin Kathy Knoll, her son Father Brian Knoll, her sister Joann Reich and her husband Donald, son Gary and daughter Lisa, and cousin Celine Briggs and her children Jennifer and Jonathan. And many, many close friends too numerous to mention. God, we had quite a ride these past 54 years. But you know what, I’d welcome another 20 years more. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 21, 2022 at 10 AM at Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. with the Rev. Thomas Wagner officiating. Donations can be forwarded to Dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s foundations. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Vivian M. Hresko
February 14, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Vivian M. Hresko, age 94, of Port Vue, died February 10, 2022, at home. Born May 3, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Duyava) Scott and wife of the late Robert R. Hresko.
At the age of eighteen, Vivian began working as a secretary for U.S. Steel. She would then work for Equibank and then in the main office for Shop N Save. She was a member of the former St. Joseph Church, now Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, Glassport Senior Citizens, and Port Vue Senior Citizens. Vivian loved to travel, visiting many countries throughout Europe and going on seven cruises. She traveled so much that she became known as a tour guide to relatives and friends.
Vivian is survived by children, Robert R. (Maureen) Hresko, Kenneth J. (Kris) Hresko, Janice (William Bosway) Null; grandchildren, Melissa (Eric Wilson) Hresko, Robert M. Hresko, Katie (Patrick) Murtagh, and Karly Hresko; great-grandchildren, Hanna, Noah, Angelina, Emma, Connor, Justice, Faith, and Matthew.
James Joseph Kohl
February 14, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
James Joseph Kohl, age 69, of Export, peacefully went to the Lord on February 13, 2022. Born June 28, 1952, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Nellie (Glodowski) Kohl and husband of Lynn (Toth) Kohl for 46 years. Jim graduated from Penn State University in 1974 with an Accounting Degree, where he also played on the McKeesport division of the Penn State Baseball Team. Jim was always proud of his McKeesport roots. He worked as a controller at various manufacturing facilities in the Tri-State Area. Jim was an avid classic car enthusiast and loved to listen to oldies music at local car cruises.
