August 29, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Wayne Ernest Bostak, age 75, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away on August 24, 2022. He was born on September 12, 1946 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania the son of Ernest Otto Bostak and Virginia White.
Wayne was a letter carrier in Altamonte Springs, FL for 33 years. He was a proud US Army veteran. He was also an avid sports fan; particularly the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pirates; and he loved to watch his granddaughters play softball. His was a life well-lived for his God and his country.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Ann (Simmons) Bostak; sons Brian (Emily) Bostak, and Chad Bostak; grandchildren Madison, Meagan, and Joshua Bostak; and sister Ginny (Paul) Novak.
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August 29, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dolores Hepler, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Concordia of Fox Chapel, Cheswick. She was born October 8, 1938 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late John and Ruth (Staley) Cantella. Prior to her retirement, Dolores was a secretary for Mars Area Middlesex Elementary School and she loved her students. She enjoyed camping, dancing, playing cards and baking cookies and was known as "the cookie lady". In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wendy Hanlon. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Hepler; son, Jeffrey and his wife, Dawn; daughter, Barbara Blake; brothers, John (Adrienne) Cantella and Mike Cantella; grandchildren, Justin (Shannon) Blake, Steven Blake, Nikolas Hennig; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Dolores. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 29, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Janison John Tognarine, age 83, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran, he retired as a warehouse foreman for Marraccini Supermarket in Elizabeth. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. and the West Newton Senior Citizens. Born November 14, 1938 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Sonetta) Tognarini. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen R. (Naccarelli) Tognarine; sons, Wayne Tognarine of Elizabeth and Richard (Mary McAdams) Tognarine of North Versailles; brothers, Jerome Tognarine of Cape Coral, FL, Jude Tognarina of Elizabeth, Jay (Catherine) Tognarini of Elizabeth and Juan (Adrie) Tognarini of Coulter; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 12 Noon in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Private burial will be in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
August 28, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Clifford E. Loehr, age 88, formerly of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in Atria Senior Living of South Hills. He was a retired chemical engineer at PPG Industries in Barberton, OH and he and his wife were the founding members of the Mon Valley Cloggers. Born March 9, 1934 in Somers, IA, he was a son of the late Clifford J. Loehr and Neva (Morris) King and husband of the late Patricia (Barlow) Loehr. He is survived by four children, Deborah (Donald Rudat) Morgan of Forward Township, Mark (Maureen) Loehr of Boiling Springs, SC, Andrea (Jeff) Hudson of Akron, OH and Lesa (William) DeMarrais of Forward Township; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; sister, LaDonna Rugg of Iowa. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Loehr. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 11AM until a 12 Noon service in the funeral home with Pastor John Custer officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mon Valley Cloggers. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
August 28, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Gregory Michael Firda, 61 of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Lincoln Borough, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 now at rest after a great fight with cancer. He was born on March 10, 1961 in McKeesport. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish-St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township and was a 1979 graduate of St. Elizabeth Catholic School in Pleasant Hills. To many Greg was a true walking angel, and now will continue to be our angel in heaven to be reunited with his loving parents John Firda, and Agnes Bernadette (Behun) Firda. Greg is survived by his brother Jeffrey (Tammy) Firda of Lincoln Borough, nephew John Firda, nieces Alexis Firda and Avonlea (Blaine) Gergley, Ashley (Bradley) Domer who resembled to be his own daughter along with her children Bradley and Mateo who he deeply enjoyed the presence of till his last hours.
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August 28, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Robert E. “Bob” Winterbottom, 82 of Dravosburg, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, August 26th, 2022, in West Mifflin. He was born in Turtle Creek on November 7th, 1939. He is survived by longtime friend Virginia M. Olinski, as well as sons Robert (Tina) of Claxton, GA, and James Winterbottom of East McKeesport, and daughter Helen L. Korinko of McKeesport. Further survivors include 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and 6 nephews, and his beloved dog Annie. He is also survived by his brother William Winterbottom of Turtle Creek. Robert was preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Jordan as well as sisters Lavern and Cheryl Winterbottom. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, September 1st, 2022, from 6-8 P.M. at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at 8 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs, or by going to https://fundthefuneral.com/robert-winterbottom. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
August 27, 2022 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Theresa M. Mattis, Age 48 of West Mifflin, PA, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born July 22, 1974 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Valeria E. (Miklos) Mattis and the late Michael T. Mattis.
Theresa was an active member of Mary Mother of God Parish, where she served as a Lector. She was a 1992 graduate of Serra Catholic High School. Throughout her career Theresa worked at Carnegie Mellon, Pitt, Macy’s and most recently at BP. She was a popular karaoke co-host at Joe’s Bar in West Mifflin.
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August 27, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Terri Lynn Buchina, 64, of Clairton, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born April 15, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL., and was the daughter of the late Gilbert L. and Rita Ann (Peters) Riggle.
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August 27, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald L. "Mickey" Fry age 78, of McKeesport, died August 25, 2022, peacefully at home. Born November 17, 1943, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Jack Fry and Alice (Cowan) Minyon and the husband of Judie (Anderson) Fry for 54 years.
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August 27, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Belle S. Ranf, 73, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin. She was born, November 7, 1948 in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Kohn) Schonwald. Belle was a loving mother and homemaker, and enjoyed all animals, especially horses and being outdoors. She is survived by her son, David Ranf and his wife, Katie; daughter, Erin Teeple and her husband, Ryan; brother, Steven Schonwald; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Julie, Henry and Adelia. There will be no visitation. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Belle. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 27, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Margaret Anselmo, age 97, of White Oak, died on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on December 5, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Felix and Maria Stella Sabella Giganti. She was preceded in death by her husband Michele Anselmo, and siblings, Julius Giganti; Rose Panico; Sarah Gumina; Rosella Fichera; Dorothy Annoreno; Stella Lopretto; and Josephine Annoreno. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church.
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August 26, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sharon E. Estvander, age 72 of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in UPMC East Hospital. Born April 10, 1950 in Turtle Creek, she was a daughter of Florence (McNulty) Cain of McKeesport and the late Andrew Cain. A beautician around the area at various beauty shops, Sharon joins her husband, the late John Estvander. She is survived by her children Michael Kessler of Forest Hills and Suzann Kessler of West Elizabeth, her brother Robert Cain, and her sister Margaret Bodnar.
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August 26, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Edwin F. Yates, age 79, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in UPMC McKeesport. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he retired as a millwright for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a member of American Legion Daniel Keffer Post 75 in Clairton. Born October 19, 1942 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Frances and Margaret (Huschak) Yates. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lydia M. (Matej) Yates; son, Neil R. (Amy) Yates of Elizabeth Twp.; granddaughter, Jillian Yates of Elizabeth Twp.: sister, Bernadette (Thomas) Wargo of Tampa, FL; and niece, Jody Whitten of Delaware. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 2-6 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ron Breight officiating. Private burial in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at
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August 26, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Edna M. Paterra, age 88, died August 22, 2022, at Kane Regional Center in McKeesport, PA.
Born December 3, 1933, in Baltimore, MD., she was the daughter of the late Mildred F. (Boles) Schrader and the late Howard C. Schrader.
She was the loving wife for 61 years of the late Falco A. Paterra. She was also preceded in death by her sister Virginia Cearns.
She is survived by daughters, Janet (Dan) Lundie of TN and Linda (Mark) Jesionowski of North Huntingdon; son Jeff (Amy) Paterra of Colorado; grandchildren Michael (Katie) Jesionowski, Matthew (Jennifer) Lundie, Rob (Lindsey) Jesionowski, Alison (Adam) Cook, Kevin, Elizabeth, and John Paterra; seven great-granddaughters and one great-grandson; and sister-in-law, Jean Paterra. The services were private. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor
August 26, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Evelyn "Effie" (Batinich) Liptak, age 92 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born March 20, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Mary (Nikolic) Batinich. The former co-owner/proprietor of Marion's Tavern on Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. a family business for over 50 years. Effie was an active member of the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Thomas A Becket Church in Jefferson Hills and its Ladies of Charity. She was also an active member of the Croatian Fraternal Union St. George Lodge #248 and was extemely proud of her Croatian heritage. She served as a member of the Lodge Board of Trustees, as well as a delegate to the National CFU conventions. Effie enjoyed getting together with her "Church Ladies" friend group that often got together for breakfast. She was an excellent cook and an even better baker. Her family will remember her as extremely generous in all aspects of her life., She adored her family, especially her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She loved big, shared big, gave big, cooked big, and lived a big full life with a matching big personality. And that is why she leaves such a big hole in their hearts. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George J. Liptak, who passed away January 5 2006, and her siblings Thomas Batinich, Carol Batinich and Anna Mae Majernik. Effie is survived by her children Renee (Roger) Vonada of Carnegie and George (Susan) Liptak of Upper St. Clair; her grandchildren Andrew and Morgan Vonada and Nathan, Rachel, and Michael Liptak; her siblings Marion Lokmer of Chargrin Falls, OH, Joan Atkinson of Jefferson Hills, PA and Frances Smith of Kennebunk, ME; and also many beloved nieces and nephews.
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