Ronald “Red” Lewis
April 15, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Francis “Rick” Joseph Krivda
April 15, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Francis “Rick” Joseph Krivda, age 78, of McKeesport, passed away at home on April 12, 2023. He was born in Braddock on December 21, 1944 and is the son of the late Stephen and Josephine Huss Krivda. He was preceded in death in 2014 by his loving wife, Jean, of 47 years.
Barbara Norene Wolf Kiser
April 14, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Barbara Norene Wolf Kiser, age 87, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. Born September 12, 1935 in Ridgeway, Ohio, she was the wife of Donald L. Kiser who preceded her in death. Barbara was a piano teacher who shared her love of music with hundreds of students. Additionally, she directed children’s choirs at her churches, was an active member of adult and hand bell choirs and played piano and organ duets often. Barbara served on the Board of Directors for the McKeesport Symphony Society for many years and spearheaded numerous fundraising campaigns. She had many other interests including gardening, cooking, baking her famous apple pies, reading, and sewing. Barbara put so much love into everything that she made including quilts for all occasions, knit or crocheted afghans, baby outfits and her signature Baba lambs for newborns.
Rev. Larry E. Walker
April 14, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rev. Larry Edward Walker, 85, of Jeanette, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on February 7, 1938 and was the son to the late Carl Edward and Gladys (Daniels) Walker. A Pastor for 20+ years at the Church of the Brethren, a talented Secular singer through the 50s & 60s, and a wonderful Gospel singer, who started and was a part of numerous groups, including the "Lovetones" with his wife, Judy. A skilled craftsman, Larry was always willing to lend a hand and offered to help with many home remodel projects. He enjoyed landscaping and planting flowers, as well as fishing.
William Joseph Dilmore
April 14, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William Joseph Dilmore, age 85, of Apollo, formerly of Murrysville, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born in Wilmerding on February 8, 1938 and is the son of the late Francis J. and Edith Forgie Dilmore and the husband of the late Laverne Shredl. William proudly served in the United States Marines and retired as a draftsman from Westinghouse Research. He was a member of the Logans Ferry Sportsman Club and a former member of the McKeesport Sportsman Club. Bill spent a lot of time bird watching, on the gun range, and spending time with his canine friend, Greta.
Mary Elaine Linkhauer
April 14, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Elaine Linkhauer, age 81, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at home. She was a retired medical technologist and professor at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Mercy. She was intelligent, independent and well-rounded, and never stopped learning. An avid reader, she was interested in architecture, enjoyed walking, and loved touring historic buildings. Born September 2, 1941 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Walter L. and Mary A. (Burger) Linkhauer. She is survived by her sisters, Judith Crislip of Pittsburgh and Jean Linkhauer of Phoenix, AZ; also, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by companion, Ronald Smits. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions can be made to Carlow University at https://www.carlow.edu/alumni/support/give/. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
James J. Tapocik
April 14, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
James J. Tapocik, age 62, of White Oak, formerly of Port Vue, died April 11, 2023, at home. Born February 7, 1961, in McKeesport, he was the son of Jerry A. and Virginia (Tapocik) Holmes and the husband of the late Cynthia A. (Lopota) Tapocik.
Susan Norma Pichura
April 14, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joyce Ruth Lebowitz
April 13, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Joyce Ruth Lebowitz, age 90, of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born on March 11, 1933, in McKeesport, she was the beloved wife of the late Milton L. Lebowitz.
Margaret "Peggy" Heuer
April 13, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Margaret "Peggy" Heuer, age 69, of Rostraver Twp., died at home on April 11, 2023. Born October 31, 1953, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William and Ann (Eckinrode) Pelikan and wife of Greg Heuer. In addition to her husband, Peggy is also survived by children, Larry (Danielle) Fleshman, Beth Ann (Mark) Mowry, Sean (Elizabeth) Heuer, and Eric Heuer; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Kate (Tony) DiGirolamo; Betty (Bill) Pisano, and Dorothy (the late Bob) Burns; brother, Bill (Jeannie) Pelikan; sister-in-law, Nancy (Joe) Persang; brothers-in-law, Bernie (Bridget) Heuer and Jack (Debbie) Heuer and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donna Fae Cain
April 13, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elmo J. "Jim" Gropelli
April 13, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Elmo J. "Jim" Gropelli age 74, of Penn Hills, passed away April 11, 2023, at home surrounded with love after a grueling battle with dementia. Born August 24, 1948, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Elmo and Betty Jane (Brady) Gropelli. He was the adored husband of Pam Gropelli for 18 wonderful years.
Jim grew up in Ross Township, working at his father's and uncle's monument company, and graduated from North Hills High School. He worked for UPS and then started his own business as a gravedigger. His business had become a trusted and reliable company in the Pittsburgh area for 44 years. Jim brightened any room he walked into with his smile and wit, and he always was good for a laugh. In his free time, he loved drag racing (watching or participating in it) and vacationing in the Bahamas with family and friends. Jim loved spending time with his grandkids always.
Harry B. Abbott Jr.
April 13, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jean A. Brown
April 13, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jean A. (Loretta) Brown, age 70 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born January 27, 1953 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Margaret A. (Shamya) Loretta. Jean was a radiology secretary for Jefferson Hospital. She went to Jesus and was a strong and independent Christian. Jean had a deep love for animals. Jean is survived by her sisters Mary Rose Odenthal of North Huntingdon and Judith Ann Loretta of Greentree; her niece Tanya Curry and nephew Michael (Deeble) Allsbrooks. Special thanks to Kristie Bodnar, Barb Cope and the Jefferson Hospital nurses.
Eileen D. Jamison
April 13, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Eileen D. Jamison, age 95 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Born January 20, 1928 in Port Vue, she was the daughter of the late Charles Albright Daugherty and Irene Anna (Crossland) Daugherty. A master's degree recipient from the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Eileen was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, the Garden Club of McKeesport, and the former McKeesport Symphony Women's Guild. Eileen’s hobbies included playing scrabble and working on crossword puzzles. She had many wonderful friends and enjoyed traveling with them. She provided especially wonderful entertainment for her large family with pool parties and holiday dinners. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, the late Stephen Quay Jamison, who passed away June 12, 1981, her son Karl Q. (Lynn) Jamison, her sister Emma Jane Pattison, her great-granddaughter Alyssa Abels and her niece Irene Pattison Delaquil. Eileen is survived by her children Jay (Beth) Jamison of Elizabeth Twp., Amy Jamison of Elizabeth Twp., and Laurie Knisely of Port Matilda; her grandchildren Stephen (Lin) Jamison, Paul (Elizabeth) Jamison, and Wesley Jamison; Jillian (Alex Newman) Woolridge, Ainsley (Dylan Glatt) Woolridge, and Virginia (Brandon Hubbard) Woolridge; Emily (Adam) Knisely-Kirley, John (Cherise Koslop) Knisely, Scott (Kate) Jamison, Kristen (Adam) Abels, and David (Haley) Jamison; her nineteen great-grandchildren; her nieces Kem (Jerry) Morgan and Stephanie (Vince) DiLeo; and nephew David Clark.
