January 04, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Paula Ann (Cooper) Gagorik, age 67, of White Oak, died at home on December 31, 2022. Born January 29, 1955, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Mathew and Virginia Mae (Padgett) Cooper and the cherished wife of John Gagorik for 47 years.
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January 03, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Morris C. Decolati, 86, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born September 14, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Morris J. and Rose Virginia (Tozana) Decolati. Morris was a US NAVY Veteran and was a member of the White Oak American Legion. He held many jobs throughout his lifetime, he had worked for Copperweld, US Steel, Elizabeth Carbide and retired from Pittsburgh Cryogenics. He regularly attended Park Baptist Church in Versailles and was involved with the Burger Bash group there. Morris was a handyman, he could fix anything with some string and some duct tape and was affectionately called Macgyver by his family. He loved working outside, especially in his garden where he grew lots of vegetables and once grew a pumpkin that was almost 300 pounds. He also enjoyed fishing, grilling, working on his cars and remodeling his house. Morris was an amazing man, and was the best husband, daddy and grandfather in the world and taught his family everything. He will be greatly missed by all.
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January 03, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Eugene Ziegler, age 82, of North Huntingdon, died December 31, 2022, at Westmoreland Hospital. Born April 12, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Amos W. and Bertha (Leonhardt) Ziegler and the husband of Arlene (Williams) Ziegler for 61 years.
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January 02, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Jean Ellen Kinlough, age 90, of Plum, formerly of White Oak, died on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on February 2, 1932 and is the daughter of the late John and Estelle Orlow Monahan and is the beloved wife of the late John Kinlough. She worked at the pool at Kennywood Park during high school, became a secretary at Firth Sterling, then spent the majority of her life as a homemaker. Her most treasured time was serving as a CCD instructor for second through twelfth grades for 25 years, specializing in teaching First Holy Communion. She served as the vice president of council at Holy Family Parish, Our Lady of Joy Church. She was also a founding member of the McKeesport Choraliers.
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January 02, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
January 02, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Delores "Dee" A. Born, 79, of Freedom, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born January 2, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Makosey and the late Ann (Yanuta) Makosey. Delores loved life and was a free spirit. She lived on her terms and never let anything stop her. She was very family oriented and loved her family very much. She was very charismatic and always said what was on her mind. She was an extremly hard worker.
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January 02, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dolly Prokop, age 74 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Jefferson Hills Manor. Born September 20, 1948 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Robert V. and Lube (Sellan) Medvidovich. A member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Michael's Site, Dolly was an esthetician by trade and was the founder and owner of the Allegheny Beauty Academy and proprietor of both the former Fashion Curl Salon in Clairton and the Skin Electrology and Acne Care Center in White Oak and Versailles. In her spare time, she was very artisically inclined with her crafting and quilting; loved movies, travel, and trips to the casino; but was most importantly an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Dolly is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years Thomas Prokop; her sons Thomas (Melissa) Prokop of Laytonsville, MD and Daniel (Natalie) Prokop of Allison Park; her grandchildren Madeline, Matthew, Meredith, Joseph, Nadia, and Petra; her sisters Sally (the late Jerry) Muro Lucarelli of Elizabeth Twp., Patricia Medvidovich of Jefferson Hills, and Mary Anne (the late Edward) Ekin of Renfrew; her nephew William G. (Denise) Goepfert, Jr. of Butler; and her brother-in-law Robert (Jo Carol) Prokop fo Martinsburg, WV.
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January 02, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Randy Jay Biem, age 66, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at home. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he retired after more than 12 years of service as a wheelchair van driver for Jefferson Hills Ambulance in Jefferson Hills. He loved starting seeds in the house, moving them into a little greenhouse outside, then planting and caring for all his vegetables and flowers for hanging baskets. Neighbors and friends would tell him how beautiful his garden and hanging baskets were and could see how much love went into them. He also enjoyed watching his two hummingbird feeders and loved helping family, friends and neighbors. Born June 27, 1956 in Wolf Point, MT, he was a son of the late Raymond Curtis and Mary Louise (Isle) Biem. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dolores "Dee" Jean (Fine) Biem; daughter, Tonya Jean (Doug) Fohr of Baldwin; son, Randy Ray Biem of West Mifflin; granddaughter, Kirsten Pearl Fohr; brothers, Ronald (Trixie) Biem of Montana, Robert "Bob" Biem of Arizona, Ernest (Terri) Biem of Montana and Raymond "Rayme" Biem of Montana; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Carol "Jeannie" Holmes. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 2 PM until the time of service in the funeral home chapel at 6 PM with the Rev. Dr. Paul Edwards officiating. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
January 02, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Scott Michael Mason, 59, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at McKeesport Hospital. He was born September 7, 1963 in Pittsburgh and is the son of Diane Mason Sobczak. Scott worked with Matt Scheller as a shop foreman in landscaping for the past ten years. He was the embodiment of the Renaissance Man; becoming a chef, teaching himself to play guitar, creating art, becoming a problem-solving mechanic and welder, and more than can fit in this small space. Scott was a spitfire who valued honesty in others above all else.
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January 02, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia M. Kumf, age 67 of Lincoln Place, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Born June 19, 1955 in Monogahela, she was a daughter of the late William and Olga (Radosh) Nogach. A customer service representative for Pittsburgh Mercy Behavioral Health, her co-workers always said she was an amazing "work mom," but her family says that she was an even better "real mom." Patricia was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Millvale, CFU Lodge #146, and was very active as a Brownie Troop leader in Lincoln Place over the years. In her spare time, she loved to craft and loved dogs...especially Schnauzers...and especially her Schnauzer Khloe. Patricia is survived by her husband of 43 years Richard Kumf; her children Melissa Kumf of Lincoln Place, Amanda Kumf of Munhall, and Gregory Kumf of Lincoln Place; and her sister Norma (the late Rudy) Golling of West Mifflin.
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January 02, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Ann (Hruska) Emert, age 90, of Finleyville, formerly of Elrama, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at home. A graduate of California University, she retired as office manager for Conversion Systems in Elrama. She was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Church in Elrama and was a long-time church organist. Born November 6, 1932 in Donora, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Kammer) Hruska and wife of the late Charles J. Emert. She is survived by sons, Harry P. (Roseanne) Warchola of Marietta, GA and Michael (Suzan) Warchola of Jefferson Hills; grandchildren, Jonathan Capicotto, Christopher (Maria) Capicotto, Lukas (Holly) Warchola, Logan Warchola and Matthew Law; great-grandchildren, Chance, Nia and Caleb Capicotto; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry P. Warchola; daughter, Marilyn "Teenie" Capicotto; and infant son, Paul John Warchola. Visitation and burial are private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
January 02, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Janet V. Wiggins, age 80, of McKeesport, died December 30, 2022, at St. Clair Hospital of Pittsburgh. Born August 28, 1942, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Razny) Tonkovic and the wife of the late James Wiggins.
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January 01, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Margaret “Chookie” Brown died peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. She was born on February 4, 1933 to Margaret Henrietta Apful Brown and Crawford Frazier Brown in Wilkinsburg, PA, where she spent most of her life.
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December 31, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Suzanne Catherine Maglicco, age 81, of Pleasant Hills, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on August 10, 1941 and is the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence Kramchak Kuremsky.
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December 30, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Louis William Gephart, dedicated husband, loving father and grandfather, brother, friend and resident of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters at Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills. Louis W. Gephart was born to Louis T. and Anna (Grimes) Gephart in Elizabeth on December 2, 1938. He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1958 and was a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell, Kentucky Battery C- 321st Artillery. Lou married Saundra Lee Homer on November 10, 1962 and they spent 60 beautiful years together. Through those years they had three daughters who cherished their loving father. He was a member of the Elizabeth Township Sportsmen Association and American Legion Post 0553. He worked at Elizabeth Motors, Edgar Motors, Fisher Body, and Volkswagen while living in Pennsylvania. Lou and Sandy moved to St. Louis, MO, in 1991 where Louis began working for BASF as a paint supervisor, still making frequent trips back to Pennsylvania to be with family. He made the best of friends and memories wherever he went. Lou’s true joys were tinkering in the garage, fishing, hunting, camping, playing golf, fixing cars, playing cards, horseshoes, dancing, and above all, spending time with his family. He loved having family sing-alongs in the garage or basement. You would probably see him chopping wood, having a shot and a beer, or watching a good cowboy movie. He will always be remembered for his fun-loving spirit, his love of country music, and his maintained garden. You may recall seeing him on his golf cart with his tools strapped on delivering zucchini from his garden to the neighbors, cutting his grass on his John Deere, or plowing everyone’s driveway in the winter. Louis is survived by his wife, Sandy; their three daughters, Kimberly, Lorraine (Bill) Payne and Denise (James) Kahler; grandchildren, Ashton, Jacob and Ava; sisters, Minnie, Patsy, Marion, Hazel, Twylia, and Donna; and countless nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John, Jim and Cliff Gephart; sisters, Evelyn Opfar and Anna Lou Brown; and grandson, Alec James. He will always be remembered by his creative “way of doing things” or gadgets around the house. Thank you to the wonderful team at Commonwealth Hospice and his caretakers at Arden Courts who cared for him in his last days. He truly had a life lived to the fullest. He will never be replaced and the world is a little emptier without him. If you knew him, you loved him. All we can hope for is to fill our dash (1938 - 2022) with memories and making sure the people we love know us and love us. He lived an amazing dash. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, January 2, 2023 from 6-8 PM and Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM with a Panachida service at 7:30 PM. Additional viewing will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, 330 Shaw Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132 from 9 AM until the time of funeral service at 10 AM with Fr. Dimitri D. Ermakov officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
