July 06, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Rossina Diane Nelson, a beacon of light and bright spirit, lived an incredible life until she went on to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Rossina was born to the late Myrna and Monroe Donaldson on November 21, 1957.
Along her journey, she wore many titles: daughter, sister, wife, aunt, grandmother, and friend, but nothing compared to her favorite of them all, a proud mother to her two loving sons, Harlan Eugene Tobe, Jr. and Jordan Keith Wood. Rossina was previously married to the late Harlan E. Tobe, Sr, and Harold Nelson. Sr.
At the age of nine, Rossina was baptized at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church alongside her lifelong best friend Patti, where they grew up in Crestas Terrace. She graduated in 1975 from East Allegheny Senior High School and attended Boyce Park Community College. Rossina retired from Access Transportation. She was also a committed member of Narcotics Anonymous for over 25 years; she served as a speaker and strong advocate for those around her. Rossina helped many people, changing many lives for the better and building countless friendships along the way. She never missed a meeting. Rossina was known as “Cool Ross,” which spoke volumes about her personality. She was very kind and fun-loving to all; surely, she was a diva. From the surprise birthday parties for her brother Billy at 424 East Carter Drive to the Crestas Fire Hall and West Cater Street dance with all her family and friends, she was the life of the party, not to mention the best dressed! She matched her clothes from head to toe and her jewelry and shoes always matched too. I’m telling you, she must have had an enormous closet because she loved to dress! Her style matched her personality, colorful and full of life.
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July 06, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Maryann Pociask, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022. She was born September 3, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Herbert J. and Violet (Rudolph) Campbell. She was the wife of the late Paul J. Pociask who passed away January 22, 2016. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township and served as Treasurer there for over 20 years. She was a retired Administrative Assistant at the former PNC Bank in Elizabeth and had previousley worked for the former Union National Bank.
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July 05, 2022 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Albert F. Iera, 79, of West Mifflin, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Born December 30, 1942, in San Mango d'Aquino, Italy, he was the son of the late Theodore Garibaldi Iera and Maria Mastroianni Iera. Mr. Iera was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, and the proprietor of Latina Pizza in West Mifflin since 1967. Beloved husband of Janet L. Larson Iera, he is also survived by his loving children Anthony (Rebecca) Iera and Lisa (Late Gary) Iera, a brother, Leonard Iera and a sister, Carolina Caputo, ten grandchildren, Maxamillion, Luciano, Alexander, Kristian, Quintan, Bella, Delilah, Morgan, Tabitha, and Bjorn, and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Claire Iera.
Friends and family will be received on Saturday July 9, 2022 from 4-8P.M. and Sunday July 10, 2022 from 1-8P.M. in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc. 828 Richford Street, Duquesne. A blessing in the Memorial Home on Monday July 11, 2022 at 11A.M. will be followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Duquesne at 12 noon with Rev. Nicholas Mastrangelo as celebrant. Entombment will follow in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery, Braddock Hills.
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July 05, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth (Spahr) Magiske, age 94, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022 at home. She was a member of St. John XXIII Parish, St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Christian Mothers. She was a former clerk at 7-Eleven in West Elizabeth. Born March 20, 1928 in West Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late George and Marie (Smith) Spahr and wife of the late George M. "Pete" Magiske. She is survived by daughter, Frances Faust of Jefferson Hills; granddaughters, Lea Ann (Russell) Matich of Elizabeth and Jo Ann (David) Dushack of Jefferson Hills; great-grandchildren, Ryan Matich, and Michael, Aiden and Riley Dushack; great-great-grandson, Carson; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Mildred Marynchack and Dorothy Farmerie, and brothers, George, Don and John Spahr. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 12:30 PM in St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. Pierre Falkenhan officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
July 05, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Kathy L. Nolder, age 58, of Port Vue, passed away July 2, 2022, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home. Born May 12, 1964, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Bonnell) Mowery, sister-in-law to Marci Remensnyder, and the wife of Daniel J. Nolder.
Kathy worked for Dollar General as a District Training Manager at various locations until her health would no longer allow her. She was an avid craftswoman and thrift store shopper, enjoyed gardening, hot gluing gingerbread houses together with family, and baking mouth-watering confections items. Kathy fulfilled her adventurous side with trips to the beach, hiking at Hocking Hills, cheering at Pens games, going to concerts, and camping. She loved and adored all animals and left behind her beloved fur baby puppy "Molly," along with her fur baby cats, "Uncle Fester" and "Gomez."
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July 05, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Marilyn M. (Roucroft) Benack, age 92, of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. Born July 8, 1929 in Belle Vernon, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Phyllis (Atkinson) Roucroft. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Guido "Guy" Benack, who passed away on February 3, 2014. She is survived by her sons Guy F. "Boots" (Denise) Benack of Clairton, Scott T. (Debra) Benack of Elizabeth, and daughters, Lori L. Benack of Clairton, Lynda L. Manko of Jefferson Hills; her grandchildren Jason (Noreen) Lohr, Nicole (Paul) Lowers, Scott (Angela) Benack, Jr., Kristy (Rick) Wilson, Tim Benack, Lexi (Bryan) Sacunas, Steven Fortunato, and Amanda Manko; her great grandchildren; her sister Ursula Svac of Jefferson Hills; and nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother Frank Roucroft.
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July 03, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary Anne Wetklow, age 77, of Glassport, died July 1, 2022, at home with her family by her side. Born October 11, 1944, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Dominic P. "Mim" Margliotti and Rosemary (Kolachek) Spiewak and the life partner of Gene "Shel" Rossey.
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July 03, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Ronald Clarke, 81, of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Friday, July 1, 2022. He was born December 7, 1940 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Raymond and Anna (Vrcic) Clarke. Richard had worked for the former Continental Can and Sears Auto Center in West Mifflin. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. While in the Army, he received the Sharpshooters Medal and the Good Conduct Medal and had also completed Advanced Military Police Training. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Ann (Oswald) Clarke, daughter, Noel Christine Faust of West Mifflin, and granddaughter, Alicia Ann Faust. He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Clarke. Private Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Pastor Larry Coulter will officiate. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
July 02, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Marilyn A. (Durkay) Schweitzer, 92, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. She was born February 16, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Butchko) Durkay. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Edwin Schweitzer, son David Schweitzer, son and daughter in-law Daniel and Alison Schweitzer, and a sister Annette McGrath.
Marilyn was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish and attended St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport. Prior to her retirement she worked in dietary services at UPMC Braddock and then worked in the cafeteria for East Allegheny School District. Marilyn loved her dogs Tara and Annie and enjoyed spending time with her family.
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July 02, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Leon Coleman, 64, of McKeesport, was born November 2, 1957, in Braddock, PA. He was the beloved son to the late John Sr. and Adlee (Davis) Coleman. Leon departed this life on June 28, 2022, at AHN Jefferson Hospital.
Leon was a Duquesne High School graduate, class of 1975. He spent the majority of his 30+ year banking career, as a Branch Manager at Citizens Bank (formerly known as Mellon), and his remaining years at Dollar Bank.
Leon was a devoted member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he served as Trustee, Deacon, Minister, Associate Reverend, and a member of the Christian Travelers Male Chorus.
In his youth, he was an avid basketball player and also enjoyed playing pool as a hobby. He liked to spend afternoons in the park listening to Jazz. Leon always took a great deal of pride in his appearance. He was a loving and caring husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend.
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July 02, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Joan C. (Panczyk) Crissman, 87, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born January 15, 1935 in North Versailles, a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Katherine (Schultz) Panczyk. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth F. Crissman, siblings Sophia Powell, Francis Panczyk, her twin sister Jean Martin, and Florence Kearns. Joan was a member of Norwin Christian Church, she enjoyed family and her friends in her church community. She is survived by her children Kenneth E. (Donna) Crissman of Glen Rock, and Sheryl (James) Likar of Trafford, grandchildren Ashley (Owen) Cameron, Nicholas Likar, Melissa Likar, and Lindsay Likar, a brother Theodore Panczyk of North Versailles, and nieces and nephews.
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July 02, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Patricia A. Martin McKissick, a native of McKeesport; an educator and loving spouse, mother and grandmother, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at home in Murrysville, Westmoreland County. She was 80.
A graduate of McKeesport schools, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh, Ms. McKissick began her career teaching in the elementary grades in McKeesport. She continued her life-long teaching of children as a Peace Corps Volunteer and primary school teacher in Iran. Upon return to the U.S., Patricia was active in St Martin’s Episcopal church and was an instructor in early childhood development at Community College of Allegheny County. Late in her career, Patricia returned to the Middle East, where she taught refugees in the Anglican church near her home in Cairo, Egypt.
Accomplished in a variety of cuisines – from Ukrainian and Italian cooking, to Persian, she was also a fervent advocate for food safety.
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July 01, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
James C. “Gizmo” Sturms II, age 65, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. He was born in Duquesne on December 13, 1956 and is the son of the late James and Gazella Sapos Sturms and the husband of the late Barbara Vamos Sturms, who died on November 29, 2012. He was employed as a union carpenter for many years. Giz was a very hard-working man and loved fishing, supporting local fire halls, and was a member of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).
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July 01, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Dennis R. “Denny” Ervin, 76 of Liberty Borough, formerly of North Versailles and Pitcairn, passed away on Wednesday, June 29
th, 2022, at his home. He was born in Pittsburgh on May 5
th, 1946, to the late Walter and Elizabeth Louise (Eves) Ervin. Dennis was the loving partner of 51 years to Shirley Smorey. He is survived by significant other Shirley Smorey, as well as sons Dennis Smorey of West Elizabeth and Shawn (Stephanie) Ervin of Penn Hills, and daughters Shannon (Howard) Morgan of Rostraver and Danette (Donald) Aber of West Elizabeth. Further survivors include brothers Glenn (Kathy) Ervin of Claridge and Scott Ervin of South Carolina. He is additionally survived by 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog MinMin. Dennis was preceded in death by his grandson Matthew Morgan. He was a member of the Army, serving in Vietnam. He enjoyed being a cab driver, playing cards, watching Western movies, gambling, and spending time with his grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6
th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will occur privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
June 30, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Regina Catherine Zawada, 93, of North Versailles, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on June 27, 2022.
Regina was born on November 22, 1928 in Jeannette, Pa., a daughter of the late Karol and Marcyanna (Lipski) Zlotkowski, who were immigrants from Poland. She grew up during the depression and help support her family by working at the local five and dime store.
Regina was a loving wife and mother whose family and faith were the center of her life. She and her husband Jerry proudly saw their children through a proper Catholic upbringing and schooling and made sure all enjoyed the benefits of a college education. Regina was a devout parishioner at the St. Robert Bellarmine (Mary, Mother of God) Parish for 55 years.
In addition to caring for her husband, children and home, Regina was a constant provider for her family. To this end she took on a variety of work, from being an executive secretary for the Westinghouse Corporation and a tool and die machine operator for the Ringsdorf Corporation, to being a census taker and an eBay entrepreneur.
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