Billie Jean Kochan
August 01, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John Michael Firda
August 01, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
John Michael Firda, born in McKeesport on July 24th, 1929, passed away on July 30th, 2022, surrounded by his family at the age of 93. John met his wife, the beautiful Agnes Bernadette (Behun) Firda at the moment of his departure to begin their journey to heaven together. John’s parents Marie (John) Jamnicky and John Firda, along with his siblings Dorothy, Bobbie, and Irene proceeded him in death and have been waiting for his arrival. John is survived by his two sons Gregory and Jeffrey (Tammy) Firda, his three grandchildren, Johnathan, Avonlea (Blaine), and Lexi Firda (Scooby & Sage) and his brother Bernie (Christine) Jamnicky along with many loving nieces and nephews and his beloved dog and best friend Chuckie.
Donald L. Brannon
August 01, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald L. Brannon, age 85, of Lincoln Boro, formerly of McKeesport, died July 30, 2022, at Southwestern nursing home. Born February 5, 1937, in Pittsburgh, he is the son of the; late Harry and Catherine (Robertson) Brannon and the husband of the living Janet (Thompson) Brannon.
Donald served in the United States Navy during peacetime . He retired from the McKeesport Connecting Railroad, where he started as a brakeman and finished as an engineer. Donald was a member of the Park Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family, doing yard work, tinkering on cars, and building things with his hands. In addition to his wife, survivors include children; Don Brannon of Lincoln Boro, Tammy (the late Russell) Forsythe of Lincoln Boro, Pamela Delsignore of Greenock, and Janet (Richard) Gabonay of West Newton, grandchildren; David, Matthew, Leah, Joshua, Rachel, Daniel, Rebecca, Ashley, Andrea, Zachary, and Megan; 22 great-grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews.
Martin C. Pancurak
August 01, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Martin C. Pancurak, age 94, of Port Vue, died July 29, 2022, at the Grove at Irwin. Born November 17, 1927, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John & Mary (Suhy) Pancurak and the husband of the late Ruth (Provasnik) Pancurak.
Martin was a veteran of the United States Navy and the Marine Corps serving during WWII. He retired from U.S. Steel Irvin Works, where he was a welder; he was also a longtime member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, attending Saint Eugene Church in Liberty Boro. Martin and his wife took great pride in caring for their home. His greatest joy was spending time with his granddaughter.
Beverly K. Beirne
August 01, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Beverly K. Beirne, age 85 of Virginia Beach, and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Born May 2, 1937 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Marion (Lang) Beirne. Beverly was an avid traveler and traveled to many countries. She worked as a clerk for the A&P Grocery Store and was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, VA. She was active in the Sandbridge Community and a former member of Sandbridge rescue squad. She is survived by her nephews, niece, several cousins, many friends and her dog Lucy. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her brother Jack (Marge) Beirne.
Shirley J. "Shirl" (Faith) Verdiglione
July 31, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Sidney J. Goldberg
July 31, 2022 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Ronald Gene Little
July 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald Gene Little, 87, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born February 9, 1935 in Glassport and was the son of the late Herbert James little, Sr. and the late Madelyn (Grice) Little. Ron was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, and was a retired salesman for Chem Central. He is survived by his wife, Violet Joan (Fundrella) Little, son, Dr. Gregory Little of Erie, daughters, Catherine Catanzaro of Greenock and Joell Catanzaro of Port Vue, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sons, Ronald Little, Jr., and Samuel Catanzaro, and brothers, Herbert, Raymond and Larry Little. There is no visitation. Services are private. 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.com
Robert Denis Wills
July 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert Denis Wills, 77, of Mount Vernon, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born April 30, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late August and Rose (Iouale) Wills. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish in Elizabeth Township, and was also a member of the White Oak American Legion. He played Softball for over 50 years on many area leagues and was a volunteer at the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer in Elizabeth Township. Robert Served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.
Matthew Glenn Bell
July 31, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Matthew Glenn Bell, age 27, of Irwin, passed away on July 28, 2022. He was born on August 16, 1994, in Pittsburgh. Matthew is the son of Glenn (Kathleen) Bell and Kimberly (Richard) Zanella Smail.
He grew up in North Versailles, attended East Allegheny, and graduated from Yough High School. Matthew followed his passions, working as an advanced automotive technician at multiple high-end car dealerships in the area and recently began working for U.S. Steel. His greatest joys in life were working on his personal cars, going to the gym, and spending time with his beloved dog Pouncey.
Joyce L. Bailey
July 29, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Anna Marie Day
July 29, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Anna Marie Day, age 77, of McKeesport, died on Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was born in McKeesport, on December 15, 1944, and is the daughter of the late Oliver James and Elizabeth Knopsynder Warman. She is the wife of the late Ronald Burwell and the late Gerald Day. She was employed as a nurse’s aide for many years, loved word puzzles, crossword puzzles, and going on walks with her dog, Cocoa.
Colleen Marie Yaiser
July 29, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond T. Opfer
July 29, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John J. Capane
July 29, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John J. Capane, age 93 of Clairton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Born December 15, 1928 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Vincenzo and Felice (Juliot) Capane. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, John was a retired millwright for US Steel's Clairton Works and a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75, AARP, and SOAR, all of Clairton. In his spare time, John enjoyed bowling, fishing, going to the casino, and playing the lottery: all while chomping on an ever-present cigar. Most importantly, he was an amazing and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He made it a point to not just be a part of his family's lives and activities, but to be present and supportive no matter who was playing any sport or performing any activity. His family will always picture him there. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, the late Sara J. (Cortese) Capane, who passed away September 27, 2015, his late son Vincent J. (Linda) Capane, and his brothers Donald, Sam, and Anthony "Moe" Capane. He is survived by his daughters Sharon (Joe) Drnach and Valerie (Patrick Brophy) Capane, both of Elizabeth Twp.; his grandchildren Johnna (Jim) Donnelly, Jennifer and Jodi Drnach, Brandon Skooglund, Sara (Chad) Riley, Vincent J. Capane, II, and Dante Capane; his great-grandchildren Jiada, JJ, Colton, Wesley, Mabel, Gianni, and Gabriella; his brother James "Juice" (Anna) Capane of Clairton; and his nieces and nephews, especially his special nephew Phil Capane.
