Catherine B. West
September 02, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Donald L. Johnson
September 02, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dolores Irene Waskowitz
September 02, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Dolores Irene Waskowitz, 92, and a lifetime resident of Port Vue, died Sunday, August 28, 2022, under hospice care at Overlook Green Senior Living in Whitehall, PA.
Born March 11, 1930, in Port Vue, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Pearl V (Klaja) Dudik, and was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John V. Waskowitz.
Meticulous in every detail, Dolores took pride in decorating her home. She loved tending to her roses, reading historical biographies, collecting antiques, and frequent driving trips with her husband to the Laurel Highlands and other scenic destinations.
Adrienne Miller Geiger
September 01, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Adrienne Miller Geiger, age 85 of Larimer, Pa died September 1, 2022 at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. She was born April 22, 1937 in Wilkinsburg, Daughter of the late William H. Miller Jr and Elizabeth Grubbs Miller. Adrienne was a member of St. John's UCC in Larimer. During her life she touched many people through her work as a social worker and mental health therapist. She held a BA from Seton Hill University and an MSW from the University of Pittsburgh. She loved traveling the world both near and far, reading and doing puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter P. Geiger Sr, a brother George G. Miller, sister Ruth Ann Miller Clawson, sister in law, Patricia Miller. She is survived by two sons, W. Patrick Geiger Jr., Scott H. Geiger (Teresa), grandchildren, W. Patrick Geiger III (Renee), Matthew Geiger, great grandchildren, Gavin and Kiera Geiger, brother, William Miller, brother in law, John Clawson, sister in law, Janice Miller. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel followed by interment in Irwin Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John's UCC in Larimer.
Marlene J. Gorscak
September 01, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Marlene Joyce Gorscak, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Born April 9, 1946, in Braddock, she was the daughter of the late John D. and Ellen (Gilmore) Kyle. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Gorscak.
James R. Quinten
September 01, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James R. Quinten, age 69 of Trafford, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in UPMC East, Monroeville. Born April 15, 1953 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late William and Wilma (Stevenson) Quinten. The valedictorian of his Schenley High School Class, James earned a scholarship to Penn State University, where he majored in drafting and drawing and graduated in 1973. He then went on to run his own construction company until his retirement. James is survived by his wife of 44 years Kimberly Marie (O'Malley) Quinten; his sons Jason (Leslie) Quinten of White Oak and Eric Quinten of Trafford; and his grandchildren: Kaylee Marie Quinten and Mackenzie Rae Quinten.
Betty Lou Stone
August 31, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Betty Lou Stone, age 73, of Natrona Heights, formerly of the Fawcett Plan in McKeesport, died August 30, 2022, at home. Born January 30, 1949, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Palmer Jr. and Elizabeth (Campbell) Palmer and wife of the late William N. Stone. She is survived by her loving partner John Ruffing. Betty Lou was a member of the First Christian Church of McKeesport. She was a world traveler, visiting six different continents with her sites set on Antarctica until Covid happened.
Barry Andrew Bryce
August 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
I, Barry Andrew Bryce of Elizabeth Township, PA, since June 26th, 1976, being born in Munhall, PA on October 5th, 1946 to my late parents, Andrew Murdoch and W. Jane Bryce have transitioned from my mortal being on August 20, 2022. Husband to my endearing and ever watchful over myself Wife, Claire Marie Anderson Kasko Bryce since February 8th, 1969 and Father to my much beloved and amazing Daughter since November 23, 1974, whom I Loved more than I often didn’t express, Robyn Leigh Bryce, of Prescott, AZ.
Mary Beth Cornell Popham
August 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Beth Cornell Popham, 53, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at home. She was born September 11, 1968 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Lucille (Patterson) Cornell Cindric of Greenock and the late Robert J. Cornell, Sr. Mary Beth was proprietor of the former Cozy Corner Cafe in Elizabeth Township and was a 1986 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Gary Popham and daughter, Carly Popham, sisters, Kathleen (Kent) Bonadio, Carol Sue (Joe) Palady, and Patty (Shawn) Leber, brother, Bob (Tina) Cornell, Jr., step-mother, Sally Cornell and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by 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.co
Anne D. Lofstrom
August 31, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Rebecca J. Farabaugh
August 31, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Rebecca J. Farabaugh, age 90 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Arrowood at Southwestern. Born Jaunary 31, 1932 in Allegheny Twp., Cambria County, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Jeanne (Parrish) Farabaugh. A former telephoner operator and circuit designer for Bell Telephone's, then Verizon's, Pittsburgh office, Rebecca was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton and the Telephone Pioneers of America and was also a volunteer at Jefferson Hospital. She is survived by her sister Anne Donnelly of Williamsport and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her sister Mary Barbara Colaianni and her brothers: Thomas, Stephen, and John Dennis Farabaugh.
Joseph A. Miele
August 30, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph A. Miele, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Steven and Catherine (Angelini) Miele. Joe was a 1956 graduate of Westinghouse High School and went on to work for 32 years as a High Bay Crane Operator at US Steel Edgar Thompson Plant, where he retired from in 2002. He was baptized in 1971 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Trafford. Joe enjoyed working on many projects in his garage and always maintained spotless vehicles. He enjoyed talking to people about what he had learned from the bible and took great comfort in the promise of a future where pain and death will be no more. He will be greatly missed.
Florence M Opalinski
August 30, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dr. Lynn Marie Simko
August 29, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Dr. Lynn Marie Simko, 66, of North Versailles, PA joined her lost loved ones in heaven on Thursday, August 25th, 2022. Lynn, the daughter of Emil and Marion Coletta was born April 7th, 1956.
She is survived by her children Dr. Bethany and Derek Kamis; John and Dr. Rachelle Simko; four beloved grandchildren, Owen and Gabriel Kamis; Brynn and Emilia Simko.
She also left behind three siblings; Frank Coletta (Deb Coletta), Dr. Susan Coletta, Amy Lizza (Walter Lizza), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lynn devoted her life to caring for others. Caring for her family, friends, and countless others in her work as a critical care nurse at West Penn Hospital.
Lynn valued education earning several master’s degrees and a PhD. in nursing. She passed on her knowledge working as a professor of nursing at Duquesne University for nearly thirty years. She also fought for the mistreated, working in the area of legal nurse consulting.
Lynn will be remembered most for her kindness, tireless work ethic, for how much she cherished her grandchildren and as a devoted mother.
Maricco Alonzo Randolph
August 29, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Maricco Alonzo Randolph, 32, of Duquesne, was born December 27, 1989, in Pittsburgh, PA he was the beloved son of the late Emeric and Lynne Randolph.
Maricco went to McKeesport high school where he was popular he loved everyone and everyone loved him. Maricco remodeled homes at Handyman Sam services Llc and with many other companies. He was the man with many plans! Maricco was the protector of the family. He was charismatic, outgoing, a comedian, and loved hard. His smile would brighten up any room he was in, his laughter was contagious and hugs were warm and comforting you felt love within. The love he had for children was unspeakable.
Maricco had a love for rapping and writing music. He would always randomly text his loved ones “What you doing?,” “you okay?” and “I love you.”
Maricco departed this life on August 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother Lynne Marie Randolph and father Emeric Alfonso Randolph.
