August 22, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Arthur R. Cipriani Sr., 89, of Glassport passed on to eternal life on Saturday August 20, 2022. He is the son of the late Ferdinando and Winifred (Ashton) Cipriani. He is survived by his children Arthur (Ann) Cipriani Jr., Michael (Sandra) Cipriani, Elise (Kevin) Wright, David (Suzanne) Cipriani, and Cherise (Cory) Brawner; grandchildren Jason, Emily (Brian Marchetti), Bianca, Kevin, Catherine, Thomas, Sophia and Scarlett; great-grandchildren Elijah, Emmett and Connor; siblings Fred Cipriani and Dolores "Dottie Jo" Nagle; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by beloved wife Mary (Nolfi) Cipriani; grandson Michael Arthur Cipriani; and siblings Elizabeth Carapella, Frank Cipriani, Joseph Cipriani, Leroy Cipriani, and Thomas Cipriani. Art Sr. was a lifetime member of the American Legion, a Korean War Veteran, past president of the Glassport Athletic Association. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf and was very proud of the decades he played in the South Park Senior Golf League and also the many years he was involved in the Glassport Youth League sports and scouting. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday 10am at Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport. Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. In lieu of or in addition to flowers, the family asks your consideration to send donations to:
Meals On Wheels of McKeesport, 1406 Cornell St, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412) 672-1998
August 21, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Craig Baird Smith, 81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born June 30, 1941 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late Homer and Virginia (Derr) Smith. Craig served in the Air Force and was a retired Loan Officer for North Side Deposit Bank, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Laraine Marie (Ercole) Smith; son, Timothy L. (Darlene) Smith of White Oak; daughter, Sharon S. (Mark) Johnson of Upper St. Clair; brother, Marshall "Marty" L. (Lois) Smith of McKeesport; grandchildren, Kayla M. Smith of Pittsburgh, Jordan L. Yuhas of Elizabeth, Isaac C. Smith of Pleasant Hills, Meghan L. Johnson of Oakland, and Hannah J. Smith of White Oak; sister-in-law, Mary Smith of Steubenville, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, H. Wayne Smith.
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August 21, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William F. Caudill, age 76 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born October 20, 1945 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William P. and Belva F. (Kauffman) Caudill. A retired technician for Bettis National Atomic Lab in West Mifflin, William was a dog and horse lover and farrier; an accomplished square dancer; and a car enthusiast and hobbyist, especially 50s hot rods and 60s muscle cars. He is survived by his sons Jason Caudill of Liberty Borough and Bryan (Kristen) Caudill of North Huntingdon; his grandson Camden Caudill; his siblings Braxton (Lazann) Caudill of Sioux Falls, SD and Christine (Earl) Peters of Hereford; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother Barton H. "Harvey" Caudill.
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August 21, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Scott Wayne Bernard, age 55 of McKeesport, passed away at home on Friday, August 19, 2022. Born December 6, 1966 in McKeesport, he was a son of Karen R. (Lockard) Bernard of McKeesport and the late L. Wayne Bernard, who passed away May 19, 1992. A brick mason by trade, Scott loved deer hunting, camping, riding quads and motorcycles, but most of all, spending time with his many, many friends. Besides his mother, he is survived by his sons Matthew (Amanda) and Sean; his grandchildren Blake and Mason; his sisters Brenda (Todd) Zabel of Omaha, NE and Kristin Hall of North Huntingdon; and his nieces and nephews Amelia and Melissa Zabel, Marcello Vellano, and Sydney Hall.
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August 20, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Janice Katherine Hurley, age 63 of White Oak, died Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on May 22, 1959 and is the daughter of the late William and Lavina “Kathy” Redinger. She was a medical billing associate for Highmark and for CVS. She was a former member of Wesley United Methodist Church and Girl Scout leader.
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August 20, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James Wayne Piggford, Jr., died peacefully at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth on Thursday, August 18th. He passed away while holding the hand of Helen Kuzma Piggford, his beloved wife of 71 years, in the presence of his daughter Teresa Mae Buchina of Elizabeth Township, and after praying with his sons James Wayne Piggford III of Simpsonville, SC, and George Alan Piggford, C.S.C., of North Easton, MA. Wayne, as he was known to family and friends, was born in the Braum building in Elizabeth Borough on November 18th, 1929, to Minnie (Braum) and James Wayne Pigford, Sr. He grew up in Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, and he graduated from Elizabeth High School, where he played varsity football and baseball. He enlisted in the Navy and received orders to serve as an engineman assigned to the U.S.S. Gilmore in Key West, FL, and was later assigned to the Nautilus submarine program in New London, CT. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Petty Officer, Second Class. After he and Helen moved to their current home on Blaine Hill in 1960, he first worked at Continental Can in West Mifflin, PA, then devoted his career to the U.S. Post Office in Elizabeth, first as a mail clerk and later as a rural carrier in Elizabeth and Forward Townships. He happily retired in 1984. Wayne’s 92-year life was a strong thread woven through the lives of many in the Elizabeth area and at Sts. Joachim and Anne parish (formerly St. Michael’s parish). He was a bingo caller for many years, a firefighter and ambulance driver for Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co., an active member of the VFW and American Legion, an usher at St. Michael’s, a little league coach, a card player, and a seasoned traveler—although only by car—to South Carolina, Florida, and anywhere else his children were residing. Wayne was passionately devoted to Helen, his wife. He deeply loved his children Teresa, wife of Steven Buchina; Wayne III, husband of Laura; and George, a Roman Catholic priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross. He doted on his grandsons, who are both U.S. Marines: James Connor, husband of TJ, and Alexander Ryan. Wayne is survived by his sisters Ruth Ann Chomas of Elizabeth Township and Helen Louise Wivagg of Forward Township. His brother Charles passed away in 1990. He loved his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and other relatives, and he enjoyed sharing jokes, stories, poems, and prayers with family, friends, neighbors, and random strangers. In addition to family, the Eucharist was the center of his life, and he quietly prayed for the “unborn, the born, the dying, and the dead” every day of his life. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, August 22, 2002 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 10 AM in St. Michael’s Church with his son, Rev. George Piggford officiating. Burial to follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. The family recommends donations in the name of James Wayne Piggford, Jr., to Boys Town (https://www.boystown.org/Pages/how-you-help.aspx) and Disabled American Veterans (https://www.ihelpveterans.org). Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
August 20, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dorothy Ann Ingram, age 87, of White Oak died on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on July 18, 1935 and is the daughter of the late Louis and May Reed Kubant and the wife of the late Robert John Ingram, who died on December 6, 2020. She was employed as a secretary at Westinghouse Airbrake before raising her four children. She later was employed as a tax collector for the White Oak Borough for over 30 years. Dorothy was a longtime member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak, where she loved to volunteer. She would assist at the parish festival and various other events and was a member of the Christian Mothers group.
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August 20, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Gerald N. Sombo, "Jerry", 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born March 7, 1932 in Braddock, son of the late John and Margaret (Servocky) Sombo. Jerry was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Coast Guard and retired from Westinghouse Corp. He was a life member of North Huntingdon Twp. Rescue 8, member of North Huntingdon Twp. Firemen's Association and former member of Hartford Heights VFD.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert J. Sombo. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne (Reed) Sombo; daughter, Lori Ann Suranski, and her husband, Richard, son, William H. Sombo, and his wife, Nancy, daughter, Lisa Marie Robertson; grandchildren, David (Brandi) Suranski, Matthew (Denelle) Suranski, Stephanie (John) Hellmann, Caitlyn (Eric) Sombo, Nicole Bryan, Samuel Gates Jr., Megan (Brent) Evejen; great-grandchildren, Alexia, Gracelyn, Layla, Lillie, Paisley, Christopher, Elaina, JR, Anna and Alex.Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Interment to follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Huntingdon EMS. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 19, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Gilbert Lebowitz, 80, of White Oak, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born August 8, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Morris and Sarah (Klein) Lebowitz. Gilbert was a member of Gemilas Chesed Synagogue and was a retired Production Manager for Zell Brothers in York.
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August 19, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Audrey Ann Orr, age 88, of Greensburg, died August 12, 2022, at home. Born June 12, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Scott) Indyk and wife of the late Thomas Clark McKee and William Breckenridge Orr.
Audrey worked as a dietitian with Mercy Hospital for over 30 years. She was a member of the Fox Chapel Golf Club and the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. She loved art and enjoyed traveling to Florida with her late husband, Bill.
Audrey is survived by a daughter, Renee (Scott) Logan; grandchildren, Dane Travis (Callen) Logan and Chase Alan Logan.
She was also preceded in death by siblings, Leo Indyk, Jr., Robert "Tinny" Indyk, and Rosemarie Indyk.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor
August 18, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert J. "Tumba" Sherman, 85, of Elizabeth Township, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was born February 19, 1937 in Glassport, and was the son of the late Felix "Duke" and Mary (Jankowski) Sherman. He was preceded in death by siblings Ernest Sherman, Dolores (Sherman) Parenti, Raymond Sherman, and Patricia Sherman.
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August 17, 2022 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Mary (Mindas) Cmar, 89, of Munhall, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, after suffering from the results of a massive stroke in April of this year.
Born on September 23, 1932, in Hrhov, Slovakia, she emigrated to Duquesne, at 14 years of age. She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Sopko) Mindas. She was wholeheartedly welcomed into the arms of her loving husband, Edward J. Cmar, Sr., who died in 1987, reunited together, and endlessly catching up on their beloved family memories in heaven.
She is survived by her loving children, Carol (Patrick) Fleming of West Mifflin, and Edward J. Cmar of Columbus, Ohio, her grandchildren, Nicholas (Melissa) Fleming, Angela (Nathan) Bundy, Joseph (Samantha) Fleming, Rebecca Cmar, Patrick Fleming, Jr., and Samuel (Jeanie) Fleming, as well as the lights of her life, her great-grandchildren, Connor, Rowland, Eden, Everleigh, Blake, Brody, Gunnar and Blaise, all of whom she prayed for daily.
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August 17, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Denise Ann Mullineaux, 69 of McKeesport, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her home. She was born in Vandergrift, PA, on July 23, 1953, to the late William H. and Geraldine Louise Plowman Mullineaux. She is survived by brothers David W. (Valerie) Mullineaux of Springfield, VA, and Douglas Mullineaux of West Mifflin, as well as sisters Dawn (Herb) Heid of Kissimmee, FL, and Deborah (William) Elliott of West Mifflin. Further survivors include nieces and nephews Cathy Heid, Nicole Heid, Jason Lippert, Dawn Lippert, Carl Elliott, and Stephen (Jiyun Lee) Elliott. Additional survivors include great nieces Cassidy Lippert, Allison Lippert, and Logan Elliott, and great nephew Holden Elliott. Denise was preceded in death by her niece Nicole Elliott. She was employed by Olan Mills in Pleasant Hills for 20 years, working in the delivery department. She enjoyed riding horses during her teenage years and found happiness in animals, especially dogs. A memorial service will take place at 1 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A repast location will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs by going to https://fundthefuneral.com/denise-mullineaux. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
August 16, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Phillip Lee Snyder, 83, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin passed away on August 12, 2022, at Willow Brooke Senior Living.
At Phillip’s request, no services will be held. Instead, the cremains will be spread in Florida with a memorial service held in Pennsylvania at a later date.
He was born on December 31, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA. Phillip was the son of Rex Edward Foster and mother Nada Verdella Townsend. He later married Cheryl Lynn Hankins Snyder who preceded him in death.
He was an over-the-road truck driver during his working career. He honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1959 – 1963.
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August 16, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
John W. Schaut, age 85, of McKeesport, died August 6, 2022. Born October 21, 1936, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Alexis E. and Alice M. (Schmitt) Schaut and husband of the late Barbara Schaut. John was a member of Holy Trinity Church until it closed and was currently a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish. He served in the Navy for 4 years and then transferred to the Naval Reserves. John was a draftsman and worked for various engineering firms. He was a skilled woodworker and built toy boxes and rocking horses for his grandchildren when they were young. He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed taking walks around his neighborhood. He volunteered for 25 years with AARP preparing taxes, and also volunteered with the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
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