December 08, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joan S. Henderson, 89 of Versailles, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born September 25, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Earl and Bernice (Inks) Kalkbrenner. She was the wife of the late Harry Henderson. Joan was a well-loved member of the McKeesport Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for some 80 years. She had worked for the former Continental Can Company, and for many years as an integral member of the family business, West Penn Cleaning Company.
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December 08, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Bruno Valenti, 91, of Broomfield CO, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lafayette, CO. He was born, December 14, 1929 in Irwin, a son of the late Peter and Desolina (Galozi) Valenti. Prior to his retirement, Bruno was a driver salesman for Dolly Madison and a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War Era. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Biddle Vets and a lifelong member of Circleville Vol. Fire Dept.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Hamilton Valenti and second wife, Elizabeth S. "Betty" Kessel Valenti. He is survived by his two daughters, Marcia Rose and Jill Valenti; brother, John Valenti and his wife, Patricia; and grandson, James Rose.
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December 08, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Thomas E. "Pap" Peters, age 85, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021. Born April 16, 1936, in Irwin, he was the son of the late Ward and Mary (Davis) Peters and beloved husband of the late Rosemarie Peters for 44 years before her passing in 2006.
Thomas was a 1955 graduate of Westinghouse Memorial High School in Wilmerding, served in the US Army from 1960 to 1964, and worked for the Westinghouse Corporation for over 40 years, first at the Air Brake in Wilmerding, then the Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh and Trafford, and lastly at the nuclear division at Waltz Mill where he traveled extensively all over the United States and Europe.
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December 08, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald C. Thomson, age 79, of North Huntingdon, passed to Heaven on December 3, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on January 29, 1942, he grew up on the North Side and was the son of the late Charles and Dolores (Miller) Thomson. Don was the husband of Carolyn (Volk) Thomson.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by children Eric (Cheryl) Thomson and Ann (Mark) Tanis; grandchildren Sarah Thomson, Charlie Thomson, Rachel Tanis, and Abby Tanis; sisters Joan Seigworth and Lois Thomson; nephews David Volk and Michael Seigworth; and nieces Heidi (Steve) Stimple and Kristin (Damien) Cooney.
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December 08, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Yolanda R. Marcase, age 85, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp. Born October 16, 1936 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Salvatore and Angeline (Godine) Napoli and wife of the late Kenneth G. Marcase, Sr. who passed away July 7, 2012.
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December 07, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jane F. Ondechek, age 80, of Duquesne, passed away on December 6, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born in Duquesne on January 20, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Ominowicz) Ondechek. Jane was a retired secretary from Meyers, Daragh, Buckler, Bebenek and Eck, was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Holy Trinity Church, a member of the GFWC Women’s Club of Duquesne, enjoyed dressing up and good meals. Jane was the sister of Paul (late Connie) Ondechek of Munhall; aunt of Beth (Travis) Knapp of West Mifflin and Jack (Laura Ivaska) Ondechek of Munhall; great aunt of Samantha Bruner; and is also survived by her extended family, the Spells.
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December 07, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James Theodore Amos was born a twin in Washington, PA on April 27, 1947, and died in North Huntingdon, PA on December 5, 2021 at age 74 due to congestive heart failure. His parents Robert N. Amos and Edith M. Amos (Roberts) along with siblings Robert D. Amos, John P. Amos, and Keith A. Amos sadly all predeceased him.
He is survived by his beloved children Wendi A. Amos and Pamela J. Gaal (P.J. Amos), P.J.'s husband Gregory S. Gaal, grandchildren Rachel A. Figard, Jessica M. Figard, Emma M. Gaal, Paige A. Gaal, nephews and a niece. Jimmy lived life fully out loud, often punctuated by expletives but more often with gratitude and kisses. He held nothing back as he juiced each moment to his own delight, expecting nothing more than honesty from those around him.
Jimmy grew up in Greenock, PA where he enjoyed spending time with friends, collecting 45's (vinyl records), biking his paper route, camping with Boy Scouts, and playing first chair baritone horn in the Elizabeth Forward High School marching, concert and jazz bands (representing his high school at regional performance). Jimmy studied psychology at California University of PA for a few years, then worked several sales jobs (pitching everything from vacuum cleaners and vitamins to insurance) before proudly settling into a career as a steelworker (pourer, then bricklayer) at USX-Edgar Thomson Works. He was a voracious reader, green-thumbed gardener, and held an endless appetite for jazz music, the arts, BBQ ribs, and Steelers football.
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December 07, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph C. Jordan, age 70, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died December 6, 2021, at Canterbury Place. Born December 5, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Lawrence D. and Amelia (Gregory) Jordan, and best friend and life partner of Karen Miller.
Joe retired from Frank's Auto Supermarket, where he worked in the delivery department. He was a US Army veteran serving during peacetime. Joe had a passion for working on automobiles and building model cars.
Along with his partner, Karen, he is also survived by his children, Dominic (Ashley) Jordan of SC, Angelo Jordan of Mon-City, Robert Jordan of Wilmerding, Steven Estes of TX, Jim Jordan and Charity Jordan of McKees Rocks; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lois Slebodnik of Duquesne, Donna DeFrances, and Joanna Rodreiguez both of McKeesport; also many nieces and nephews.
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December 07, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Klara Horvath Kovacs, 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at Walden's View. She was born, May 31, 1927 in Dunavecse, Hungary, a daughter of the late Albert and Erzsebet (Daranyi) Horvath. Prior to her retirement, Klara was owner - operator of Straw Pump Auto Body Panels and a member of West Hempfield Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Kovacs, son-in-law, Leonard Matta; sisters, Zsuzsa and Gizella; brothers, Zsigmond and Imre from Hungary; and brother, Albert of N. Huntingdon. She is survived by her daughter, Marta Kovacs Matta (Terry Baker); granddaughter, Lindsey Matta (Matthew Corrie); sister, Jolan of New Zealand and Amal of Hungary; great-granddaughter, Sadie Faith Corrie; and nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews here and abroad. There will be no visitation. Interment will be private in Brush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
December 07, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Antoinette N. "Toni" Dusi, age 84, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Arrowood at Southwestern. Born April 1, 1937 in Forward Twp., she was a daughter of the late Giammaria and Ida (Bosetti) Dusi. She is survived by sister, Ida Jean Hansen of Forward Twp.; brothers, Frank Dusi of West Mifflin, Ernest Dusi of Forward Twp. and Al Dusi of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Catherine Heckman and Annie Rothey, and brothers, Andrew, John, Samuel, Paul and George Dusi. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 10 AM to 12 Noon. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 1 PM in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with Fr. Miroslaus Wojcicki officiating. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 07, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Mickeline "Mickey" M. Urbanski, 78, of Elizabeth, died Dec. 3, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Paul and Giovanna "Jenny" (Fusco) Massaro and beloved wife of the late Eugene "Gene" Urbanski and William Muse. She is survived by her brother Joseph (Mary) Massaro; sister Philomena (the late Michael) Popovich; nieces, nephews, cousins and also many great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Antoinette Massaro and Mary (the late John) Fedore; nephew Richard Popovich and niece Paula Fedore. Mickey was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and worked for South Allegheny School District for 23 years and then Elizabeth Forward School District for 13 years doing payroll. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Thurs. from 2 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Fri. at 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki officiating. Entombment following New St. Joseph Cemetery.
December 06, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Larry R. Boal, age 77, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a representative for Highmark in Pittsburgh and was a member of the former Elizabeth Wesleyan Church. Born May 13, 1944 in Jefferson Borough, he was a son of the late Keith and Velma (Brown) Boal. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy A. (Van Fossen) Boal; sister, Marilyn (George) Hudak of Jefferson Hills; brother, Keith Boal of Sacramento, CA; brothers-in-law, Dennis Van Fossen and William (Maryanne) Van Fossen, both of Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Arlene Van Fossen of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 1 PM in Lebanon Church Cemetery in West Mifflin. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 06, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marina Dawn Miller, 60, of Clairton, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at home. She was born September 16, 1961 in Wichita, Kansas and was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Edith (Thompson) Childers. She was a former member of The Church in Sutersville. Marina is survived by sons, Evan Lee (Alicia) Miller of Blythedale, Ian Michael Miller of Blythedale and Timothy Anson (Jackie) Miller of Florida, grandchildren, Scarlett, Layla and Evelyn, brothers, Glen (George) Childers of Elizabeth Twp., Chris (Sue) Childers of Sutersville, Scott (Jill) Childers of Elizabeth Twp., and Roland "Rocky" Childers of Elizabeth Twp., as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Roy "Tinker" Childers and sister, Cindy Criswell. 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
December 06, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Nicki L. Harbert, 63, of Glassport died Dec. 5, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Louis and Nancy (Davis) Harbert and beloved wife of the late Joseph Maizer. Nicki is survived by her son Joseph (Kasey) Maizer; grandchildren Vada and Rose Maizer; siblings Roni Plappert, Michelle (John) Haughey, Janet (Karl) Beisler, Joseph Harbert and Lisa (John) Poster; also nieces and nephews. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Fri. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 and on Saturday from 10 to 11 am. Interment will take place Sat. at 11:30 am at Round Hill Cemetery.
December 06, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lori Ann Fritz, 55, of Elizabeth Township, was called home to her Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was born September 20, 1966 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Kathleen (Vennebush) Howell of Boston and the late Robert E. Howell. She was a graduate of Edinboro University and worked as a RN BSN for over 26 years for UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Lori was a member and a Deacon at Round Hill Presbyterian Church. She belonged to the Sutersville Moose, WMBU in Blythedale, and was the "Hoagie Queen", registrar and nurse for her beloved EF church camp at Cresfield. Lori was an extraordinary wife, spectacular mother, loving daughter, great sister, loyal cousin and a fierce friend. She always looked out for people's needs. Lori was loved by one and all and will be greatly missed.
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