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Carol M. Zuro

February 14, 2022 |

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

Carol M. (Costa) Zuro, age 64, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at UPMC McKeesport. She was a retired registered nurse for UPMC McKeesport ICU and ER and was a case manager for UPMC Health Plan. She was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Thomas a Becket Church in Jefferson Hills. She loved shopping, traveling and boating, but most of all her grandchildren and family. Born October 9, 1957 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Theresa (Pastorius) Costa of Jefferson Hills and the late Joseph "Fox" Costa. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 43 years, Frank M. Zuro; children, Nicole (Tom) D'Antonio of Jefferson Hills and Michael (Leah) Zuro of Pleasant Hills; grandchildren, Mia, Luke, Zayden, Macsen and Dominik; brother, Joseph T. (Gloria) Costa of Jefferson Hills; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 1-3 and 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 10 AM in St. Thomas a' Becket Roman Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to metastatic breast cancer site, pghmets.org. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Frances J. Duffy

February 14, 2022 |

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

Frances J. (Tuite) Duffy, age 81, of Brookline, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Walden's View of North Huntingdon. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the Pittsburgh Public Schools and a former member of Resurrection Church in Brookline. She was a former Girl Scout leader, AFSCME union representative and Allegheny County Judge of Elections. Born February 28, 1940 in Homestead, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Ophelia (Cawthon) Tuite and wife of the late Joseph John Duffy who passed away February 12, 2013. She was the loving mother of Joseph J. (Cynthia) Duffy, III of Boydton, VA and their children, Sarah (Miguel) Velarde and Megan Duffy; Linda S. Duffy of Tionesta, and her daughter, Heather (Terry) Johnston; Michael P. (Lisa) Duffy of Irwin, and their children, Courtney (Brandon) Nichy, Michael (Brook) Duffy, Julie (Jacob) Cole and the late Kenneth Duffy; and, Daniel J. (Paulette) Duffy of Weirton, WV and their children, Daniel, Christopher, and Aaron; great-grandmother of Maya, Angel, Kamden, Cole, Conner, and Alex; sister of Robert (Marilyn) Tuite of VA and Larry Tuite of PA. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Private burial in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

 


Louise Eicher Demis Naugle

February 13, 2022 |

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

Louise Eicher Demis Naugle, age 89, of White Oak, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on August 25, 1932 and is the wife of the late John Naugle and the daughter of the late William and Frieda Kirschke Eicher. She was a secretary at Fort Pitt Steel in McKeesport and Bucyrus-Erie in Glassport until it closed. She was the treasurer of the Oak’s Tenant Council and has been the bingo caller at the Oak’s since 2004. She later worked at DeBlasio’s Designs as a receptionist until she retired.

 
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Harry Roy Crownover

February 13, 2022 |

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

Harry Roy Crownover, 82, of Forward Township, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at his home that he designed and built. He was born March 29, 1939 in Jefferson Township and was the son of the late Ralph Melvin and Helen Ida (Blumenstein) Crownover. Harry was a Machinist and Jack of All Trades. He was retired from WHEMCO Steel Casting and had previously worked for US Steel Irvin Works, Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and Tuscaloosa Steel. He was a avid motorcycle rider and was highly artistically creative and loved wood working.

 
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Richard D. Kulik

February 13, 2022 |

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

Richard D. Kulik, 60 of North Huntingdon died February 13, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born September 14, 1961 in Mckeesport, a son of the late John and Irene Gimant Kulik. Rick was a graduate of Norwin Class of 1980 where he was a member of the Norwin Band. He enjoyed tennis and ran in the Boston Marathon in 1996. He is survived by two brothers John P. Jr. (Barbara) and Jim Kulik (Laurie), several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa from 10A.M.- 1:00P.M. with a service to follow at 1:00 P.M.at the funeral home. Entombment will be private in Twin Valley Memorial Park. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 
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Norma Louise Samudosky

February 12, 2022 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Norma Louise (Baughman) Samudosky,90, of West Mifflin, peacefully entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Whitaker on April 1, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ruben and Loretta (Steimer) Baughman. Beloved wife of sixty-seven and a half years to Edward A. Samudosky, she is also survived by two loving children, Linda L. Halliday and David (Cindy Ivaska) Samudosky; two grandchildren Stacey (James Payne) Halliday and Justin Halliday; and three great grandchildren, Briyana Halliday, Harper Payne and Riley Payne.

Per Mrs. Samudosky's request all services are private and entrusted to William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne.

 
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Regis E. Hutchison

February 12, 2022 |

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

Regis E. Hutchison, age 79, of North Versailles, formerly of McKeesport, died February 10, 2022, at home. Born August 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Lillian (Moon) Hutchison and the husband of the late Lyda J. Hutchison.
Regis was a retired self-employed auto mechanic. He had a passion for antique automobiles and bicycling. His greatest joy, was spending time with his grandchildren and family.

 
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Janet Ksiazek Cunningham

February 11, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

  Janet Ksiazek Cunningham, 71, of Roseville, CA, formerly of Glassport, PA, peacefully passed away, after a long illness, with her niece Chris (Rabickow) Wallace and great nephew, Corey Wallace, by her side, at Sutter Roseville Health Center. Janet is the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Krivonak) Ksiazek. She is survived by her son Christopher Cunnngham, aunt Irene Krivonak, sister Martina (the late Nick) Rabickow, brother Michael (Linda) Ksiazek, sister Frani (Chuck) Weaver, and brother Kenneth (Debby) Ksiazek. Janet is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Corey Cunningham, sister Nancy Ksiazek, nephew “Nicky” Rabickow, and life-long best friend, Barbara Fichtner. After more than 20 years, Janet retired as an Administrator from PacBell (now AT&T) in Sacramento, CA. Janet loved attending, and watching on TV, NBA games; cooking; gardening and traveling. Arrangements entrusted to the Wojciechowski Funeral Home.  A funeral mass will be held Sat., Feb . 26, 2022 at 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church.  Inurnment following Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.

 


Elizabeth L. (Brosky) Lucas

February 11, 2022 |

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

Elizabeth L. (Brosky) Lucas, 39, of Mount Vernon, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born April 11, 1982 in Washington, PA and is the daughter of Jane E. (Brosky) Huff and the late Russell J. Huff, Jr. She is the loving wife of Wayne W. Lucas, Jr., whom she married July 1, 2006. Elizabeth graduated from South Park High School in 2000. She was active in the band and theatre. She was a member of the Pioneer drum and Bugle corps and traveled around the US several summers of her teenage years. She studied Technical theatre at CCAC and worked in Technical Theatre for many groups around the city. She worked at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival and was an active member of the Pittsburgh Savoyards. She was a majority member of Shawnee Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and a Past Worthy Advisor. She was a member of Anna M. Rote Memorial Chapter of Eastern Star and a Past Matron of Elizabeth Chapter. She was a Girl Scout leader for Troop #30753 in Elizabeth Township and worked with the Boy Scouts Troop #99.

 
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James W. Reynolds

February 11, 2022 |

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

James W. Reynolds, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born March 22, 1931 in Rural Archer County, TX., and was the son of the late James R. and Mary (Wilton) Reynolds. James was a member of New Miracle Ridge Baptist Church in Forward Township and was a retired Truck Driver for the Ashland Oil Co.

 
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Gloria J. Skendrovic

February 11, 2022 |

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

Gloria J. Skendrovic, of North Huntingdon, passed on February 11, 2022, at St. Anne's Home in Greensburg, PA. She was born November 23, 1936, in East McKeesport, PA, a daughter of the late Joseph & Catherine (Spudic) Skendrovic.

Gloria was incredibly proud of her two sons, Daniel and Mark, and loved spending time with her grandchildren, baking, and crafting. She shared her love of music with everyone, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Skendrovic, in 2002 and her son Daniel Cowell in 2003.
Gloria is survived by her daughter-in-law Rosanne Cowell, son Mark and his wife Bernadette, 4 grandchildren Gina (Ouadhah) Ben Rhouma, Daniel (Elizabeth) Cowell, Mark (Courtney) Cowell, and Willem Cowell, and 5 great-grandchildren, Adam, Wyatt, Juliette, Noah and Ryan.
Family and friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Entombment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.

 


Ronald Chris DePaul

February 10, 2022 |

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

Ronald Chris DePaul, 81, of San Diego, CA., passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at home. He was born February 23, 1940 in Joffre, and was the son of the late Christopher and Mary (Turack) DePaul. Ronald was a retired Regional Service Manager for Kodak and had previously worked for 3M. He was a US Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Carol L. (Gasparovic) DePaul, sons, Allan (Katie) DePaul of Port St. Lucie, FL., and Scott (Vanessa) DePaul of San Antonio, TX., brother, William (Donna) DePaul of Marco Island, FL., grandchildren, Kayla, Zoey, Ryan, and Spencer, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert DePaul.

 
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Nancy Jane Arnold

February 10, 2022 |

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

Nancy Jane Arnold, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born April 6, 1932 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Dave and Nellie (Melegari) Contrella. She was the wife to the late Edgar A. Arnold, who passed away September 20, 1997.  She is a long time member of Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and dedicated a lot of time in the nursery, choir, office and many other aspects of the church and was even a deacon at one point. She was a part of a bowling league and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Her favorite time was spent with family and loved every moment with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nancy is also known for making delicious homemade bread, that the whole family loved.

 
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Anthony DiSciullo

February 10, 2022 |

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

Anthony DiSciullo, age 89, of McKeesport, died February 7, 2022, at the Reformed Presbyterian Home of Pittsburgh. Born February 26, 1932, in Glassport, he was the son of the late Pietro and Mary (Ranalli) DiSciullo-Wallett and the husband of the late June (Farley) DiSciullo.
Anthony retired from the former Copperweld Steel Company of Glassport. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. Anthony was a member of the McKeesport Sportsman's Association, Glassport American Legion Post #443, and the Sons of Italy social club of Glassport. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and searching for treasures at the local flea markets.

 
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Elvira "Elvie" Slavik

February 10, 2022 |

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

Elvira "Elvie" Slavik, age 94, of Port Vue, died February 9, 2022, at Overlook Green Senior Living of Pittsburgh. Born October 13, 1927, in Clairton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Marie (Tuoto) Spinello and the wife of the late Michael A. "Mike" Slavik.
Elvira retired as a self-employed beautician. She truly loved being a wife and mother and always being there to care for her family and home. Elvira was a member of the former St. Mark's Parish. She was also a member of the ISDA Lodge #57. Elvira took great pride in her cooking and will always be remembered for her fried chicken. She enjoyed bingo, trips to the casino, and scratching PA Lottery tickets. Elvira is survived by her son, Gregory (Cindy) Slavik of Glenshaw; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Along with her husband and parents, Elvira was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Slavik. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 1 p.m. until the time of blessing service at 5 p.m., in the funeral home chapel.
Private burial will be in Calvary Cemetery of Port Vue.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Chuck Danforth, Supervisor