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Donald J. Dugan

December 19, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Donald J. Dugan, 63, of Liberty Borough, formerly of Turtle Creek, died Monday December 13, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his beloved wife Janice (Bearinger) Dugan and their fur kids Sassy, Sweet Pea, Trixie Rae, and Penny Pin.  Also survived by step-children, step-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Don was preceded in death by his brother Richard ‘Richie” Dugan.  Don drove for Access and was a greeter at Sam’s Club.  He had a love for animals, often fostering them.

 
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John D. Terenzio III

December 19, 2021 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

John D. Terenzio III, 61, of McKeesport passed away Sunday December 5, 2021. Beloved son of Elizabeth (Kovach) Alworth and the late Jack D. Terenzio. Brother of the late Jonathan D. Terenzio. Survived by Kovach aunts. John attended Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh and Francis McClure in White Oak.

 
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Cynthia Ann (Simeone) Wilkins

December 19, 2021 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Cynthia Ann (Simeone) Wilkins, 58, of North Versailles, passed away Thursday December 16, 2021. She was born January 19, 1963 in Penn Hills, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Janet (Forney) Simeone and was also preceded in death by a brother in-law Daniel Wymard. Cynthia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband Ron Wilkins, children Justin (Jamie) Daley of Chartiers-Houston, Angela (Steve) Nash of North Versailles, Shayla (Vince) Wilkins of North Versailles, and Ron (Jenna) Wilkins Jr. of Hookstown; grandsons William Bobik, Dominic and Devon Nash, and Maddox Daley; brothers and sisters Salvatore (Cori) Simeone of Apollo, Denise Wymard of Plum, John (Patty) Simeone of Pittsburgh, and Tina (Mike) DiCroce of Penn Hills; also many nieces and nephews.

 
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Marlene Victoria Parker

December 19, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Marlene Victoria Parker (nee Ero), age 79, died peacefully at home on Friday, November 19th, 2021, in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Marlene was born on March 23rd, 1942 in McKeesport, PA. She graduated from McKeesport Nursing School and Upsala College with a Masters in Human Resource Management. Marlene was very active in her community in Vernon, NJ where she taught Aerobic Dancing, and ferried her children to their multiple activities while young.

In 1998 she moved to Palm Harbor, FL where she worked as a patient advocate with United Healthcare, a job she really enjoyed in helping families with complex medical conditions find the care they needed.

 
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Avonda Danielle Sims

December 19, 2021 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Avonda Danielle Sims, 48, died December 8, 2021. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

 


Frances E. Baker

December 19, 2021 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Frances E. Baker, 98, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 9, 2021 in McKeesport, PA. 

Frances, affectionately known as, “Ma, granny, and Ms. Baker,” was born on May 13th, 1923, in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late Doc and Alice Shelton.  She was one of four siblings.  Frances spent her childhood and early adult years in Shelbyville.  She met her husband, the late Walter B. Baker, while he was stationed in Tennessee.  The couple relocated to McKeesport in 1948.  From their union, in 1953, they welcomed a daughter, the late Clarissa F. Baker.    

Frances was a homemaker and loyal member of Christ Temple AME Church of McKeesport.  She was a devoted usher for several years.  Frances was a fun-loving woman who enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends.  Friends and family all enjoyed spending time with her and hearing her unique laugh.

 
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Adeline Bodnar

December 18, 2021 |

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

Adeline Bodnar, age 100 of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Born November 25, 1921 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Julio and Frances (Garcia) Gimiliano. Adeline was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, the Italian Club, the Women's Guild of Ascension Church, and also volunteered and cooked for Meals on Wheels in Clairton. Adeline was preceded in death by her husband, the late Paul Bodnar Sr. who died 4/3/1999; her sons Dennis Bodner and Paul Bodner, Jr.; her daughter-in-law-Francine Bodner; her brothers Peter, Sam, John, and Daniel Gimliano and Joseph Levat; and her sisters Nancy Yacavace and Genevieve DelVecchio. Adeline is survived by her son Anthony (Teresa) Bodner of Orlando, FL; grandchildren Denise, Danielle, Jeffrey, and James; great-grandchildren Elena, Jack, Brandon, Nicholas, Gabrielle, and Jackson; and also many nieces and nephews.

 
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Michael David Kovac

December 16, 2021 |

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

Michael David Kovac, 57, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born October 24, 1964 in Washington, DC and was the son of  Patricia Ann (Allen) Kovac of McKeesport.  Michael loved heavy metal music, most notably Ozzy Osbourne and also enjoyed playing guitar.  He had a love for all comic books, SciFi movies, Star Trek and all things science.  He will be greatly missed.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by sister, Robin (Eric) Anderson of Greenock, niece, Raychel Kovac of Greenock, cousins, Debbie (Jimmy) Miller of Dravosburg, Dennis (Melanie) Glaub of Liberty Boro, and Jordan Nunez of Dravosburg and other members of extended family.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mike and Ellen Allen and his aunt, Dorothy Everly. There is no visitation.  Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

 


Margaret D. Joschak

December 16, 2021 |

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

Margaret D. Joschak, age 95, of West Mifflin, formerly of North Braddock and Duquesne, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Daughter of the late George and Mary (Petkanick) Dendak, she was born in Duquesne, on March 10, 1926. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish-Good Shepherd Church, the First Ladies Catholic Slovak Union, the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union, a former member  of the Good Shepherd Choir and former member of St. Michael’s Altar Rosary Society. She was the beloved wife of the late John Joschak; mother of Richard (late Maxine) Joschak of West Mifflin, Donna (Ron) Powell of Center Twp., and late George “Dudgie” (late Marilyn) Joschak; grandmother of Victoria Powell, Joshua (Diana) Powell, Christina (Matt) Ricupero, Ryan (Nicole) Joschak, Eric (Caitlin) Joschak and Jessica (Justin) Sopko; 9 Great Grandchildren; many Nieces and Nephews; sister of the late Eva (Late Steve) Perish, late Anna (late Paul) Hoydich and late Mary “Jackie” (late Robert) Stoklas. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, where parting prayers will be said on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., at Good Shepherd Church, Braddock. Interment will follow in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery, next to her husband.

 


Thomas A. Komar

December 16, 2021 |

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

Thomas A. Komar, age 65, of Dravosburg, passed away on December 16, 2021, at home. Born in McKeesport on July 29, 1956, he was the son of the late Andrew and Florence (Bender) Komar. He loved all sports, especially horse racing. He is the husband of Lory (Haupt) Komar; father of Melanie (Rob) Bunovich of Westmoreland City and Danae Komar of Irwin; grandfather of  George, Mikaela, Thomas and Mary Jane; and brother of Barbara Komar of North Huntingdon. There is no visitation. Arrangement entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

 


Ruth Frencik Schwirian

December 16, 2021 |

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

Ruth Frencik Schwirian, 91, of Elizabeth Twp., died Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Ruth was born in Frank, PA on July 18, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Gertrude Rhoades Frencik and Henry (Heinie) Frencik. She was the wife of the late Curtis Andrew Schwirian, who passed away July 14, 1975. Ruth leaves one son, Scott (Kim) Schwirian of Elizabeth Twp., and one granddaughter, Laci. Ruth was a proud 1948 band member and graduate of McKeesport High School and later received her degree from The Indiana State Teachers College, now known as IUP, where she was affiliated with Zeta Tau Alpha. 

 
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Duane D. Semian

December 16, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Duane "Lu" D. Semian, 69, of Glassport, died Dec. 16, 2021.  He is the son of the late Andrew "Twiggy" and Mary (Synkowski) Semian.  He is survived by his beloved wife Sharon (Thomas) Semian; son Mitchell T. Semian; daughter Cara L. Semian; grandchildren Ethan M. Semian and Tyler R. Hernandez; brother Gregory (Nancy) Semian; sister Marsha Fairbanks; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Andrew Semian, Jr. and Mark Semian.   Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. from 4 to 7.  A funeral blessing will be held Mon. 10:00 am at the funeral home.  Entombment following New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, Western PA Chapter, P.O. Box 1196, 1140 Thorn Run Rd., Coraopolis Pa 15108.

 


Anna L. Jobes

December 16, 2021 |

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

Anna L. (Maslowski) Jobes, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home. A member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., she was a hairdresser and former employee of Hills in West Mifflin and a former bank teller at Great American in Elizabeth Twp. and Clairton. She was one of Western Pennsylvania’s top 10 Pin women bowlers in her younger days. She loved baking and cooking and the family could not wait to eat her cold dough cookies and nut rolls at Christmastime. She loved to cross stitch for her Blue Ribbon quilts she would win at the Bedford Fall Foliage Festival and had a real passion for fishing at their camp at Shawnee State Park in Bedford County. Born September 2, 1943 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Puskavich) Maslowski. She is survived by her husband, Ronald E. Odorcich, and daughter, Holly (David) Hasak of Elizabeth Twp. A Memorial Gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 11 AM until the time of blessing service at 1 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner and the Rev. R. Paul Walter officiating. A procession and inurnment will follow to Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Pinnacle Palliative Care, 2605 Nickolson Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 or Debbie’s Angels in Whitehall. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Patricia Ann Boboth

December 16, 2021 |

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

Patricia Ann Boboth, age 58, of Glassport, passed away December 14, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born November 6, 1963, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Albert and Mary Sue (Domer) Boboth of Davenport, IA.  

Patty graduated from Serra Catholic High School and Penn State University. She worked at the Whale’s Tale Shelter for Homeless Youth in Pittsburgh. Later, she worked at the UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital in Pittsburgh.

In addition to her parents, Patty is survived by siblings, Cindy (Paul) Boboth of Port Vue, PA, Paul Boboth of Davenport, IA, and Elaine (Mike) Moeller of Davenport, IA; nephew, Mason, and niece, Bella Moeller of Davenport, IA.

A private family viewing will take place at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory as per Patty's wishes. Interment at Round Hill Cemetery.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Chris Odasso, Supervisor

 


Jacqueline L. Kerr

December 16, 2021 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Jacqueline Lee “Mert” (Tuttle) Kerr, 84 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at her home. She was born in Clairton on November 15, 1937, to the late Walter and Emma Maude Hindman Tuttle. Jacqueline was the loving wife of 58 years to Albert W. Kerr. She was a member of the Pine Run United Methodist Church and enjoyed dancing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. Jacqueline worked at Irvin Works for 2 years before working in the Men’s Department at K-Mart for 5 years. She is survived by her husband as well as her sons, Albert P. and Jason (Carolyn) Kerr of Clairton. She is further survived by her sister Donna Buzalka of New Eagle and many nieces and nephews. She will be especially missed by her beloved dog Dakota. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her sisters Kathryn Gephart and Sandra Fine. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will occur at 10 a.m on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the funeral home. Interment will occur at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Round Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Pine Run United Methodist Church, 901 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA, 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.