April 03, 2021 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Lorraine A (McGowan) Boberg, 73, of Wilmerding died Monday, March 29, 2021.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, John A. Boberg; three daughters – Christine and Mike Driscoll of North Versailles, Melissa and Matt McBride of Cleveland, Ohio, Patricia and Brian Dudley of North Huntingdon; six grandchildren. Nicolas (Alyssa) Shelley, Devin and Brady Novack and Kendall, Logan and Kayla Dudley.
She just recently became a great-grandmother to sweet baby girl Ryley Shelley and was anxiously anticipating the arrival of her first precious great-grandson Kolsyn Novack.
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April 03, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Darryl D. Granata Sr., age 74, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born September 29, 1946 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Salvatore and Margaret Granata. He was a longtime member of St. Agnes, and then the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Irwin.
He worked for over 25 years as a loan office at Union National Bank before working the rest of his career at Hamilton Buick in finance, sales and as inventory manager before retiring.
He is survived by his children Darryl (Diane) Granata Jr. of North Huntingdon and Kimberly (Bruce) Jennings of Irwin; grandchildren Jacob (Fiancé Megan Watts) Granata, Brittany (Avery) Sandor, Vicki Jennings, Amber Jennings, Christopher (fiancé Lauryn Gianotti) Granata; Dominic Granata and Olivia Granata; great granddaughter Aubree; and brother Frank (Joy) Granata of Atlanta, Georgia.
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April 03, 2021 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Richard T. "Ricky" Stanoszek, 61, of North Huntingdon passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Homestead on April 11, 1959, he was the son of Margaret "Midge" (Mihailoff) Stanoszek and the late Theodore "Hambone" Stanoszek. Rick was a self employed painter and proprietor of Rick's Painting and an avid Softball and Basketball player. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his beloved wife, Diane (Cole) Stanoszek, two loving sons, Cory Stanoszek (Rachel Madden) and Cody Stanoszek (Ashley Harrigan), three sisters, Cindy (Dennis) Mitrik, Diane "DeeDee" Troutman, and Lori (Craig) Skovranko, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and cousins.
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April 03, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Richard "Dick" Keith Pealstrom, 93, passed away on Tuesday March 30, 2021. He was born in Holland, Michigan on October 11, 1927, but spent the majority of his childhood in Rock Island, Illinois where he graduated from Rock Island Senior High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Navy in September 1945. He graduated from two Navy radio communications schools and served as a communication technician in radio intelligence both on the island of Guam and at the Naval Intelligence Headquarters in Washington, DC, until his discharge in October, 1948.
After his service, he attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he received a BS degree in mathematics and worked as an Admission counselor at the University until his graduation. He then travelled to Wilmerding, PA, where he started working at the Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO). It was here that he met his wife of 65 years, Lois “Audrey” Pealstrom, on a blind date. He retired from WABCO after 35 years as Manager, Advertising & Sales Promotion. He was well known for his creative ad campaign for painting the COBRA brake shoes red, and the Secret Order of the Red Cobra for his sales team.
While employed, he also served on the Board of Directors of the WABCO Federal Credit Union and was elected President of the Association of Railway Advertising Managers, an international organization. Upon retirement, he continued to stay active. He was a founding member of the Board of Directors of the George Westinghouse Museum Foundation and served in several offices for the twenty years of its existence.
He was also a founding elder of the West Hempfield Presbyterian Church, where he was the Chairman of the Building Committee for their first edifice. In recent years, he was able to discuss his Navy work and became a member of the US Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association. Dick and Audrey shared a love of history by volunteering at the Westmoreland County Historical Society where they assisted in organizing and cataloging collections.
In his spare time, he was an avid golfer (shooting his age at age 88), a creative and talented wood-worker, an enthusiastic collector of eagle figurines, and a voracious reader with a love of learning. His family always looked forward to his unique homemade birthday cards and Christmas gifts.
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April 03, 2021 |
By Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home | Posted in: Jefferson Memorial Cemetery Funeral Home
Sherry Ann (Almasy) Nicholson, age 60, of Liberty Borough passed away on April 2, 2021.
Sherry is survived by her husband, William (Bill) Nicholson; stepchildren Brad W (Linea) Nicholson, Brianne (Leonard) Webb; step-grandchildren Dakota Nicholson, Teryn and, Victoria Webb; siblings Deborah (Todd) Schultz, Beth (Jay) Bratkowski and Leslie J (Amber) Almasy Jr.; Godmother of Kevin D Bratkowski; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
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April 03, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Loving husband, father, grandfather, Dr. Joseph E. Michaels, PhD, age 81, of Whitehall, formerly of Duquesne, passed away at home, on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Born on October 13, 1939, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Margaret T. (Curran) Michaels. Joseph attended Duquesne High School and joined the Navy after graduating. Upon discharge from the Navy, he attended Duquesne University and earned a Bachelor’s degree. He went on to the University of Pittsburgh to earn his Master’s degree and Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD). He was a teacher, dean, and principal for the Pittsburgh Public Schools, most recently Overbrook Elementary and he retired from Spring Garden Elementary. He was active in the Baldwin-Whitehall community in the Baldwin Manor Association, local speaker for the Whitehall library on historical topics, volunteered at the election polls and founded the Whitehall Aviation Modeler Associations. He authored 3 books on aviation aircraft and was an avid photographer who built model airplanes and enjoyed aviation photography.
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April 03, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert Gerald Potts, 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at home. He was born October 24, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Milford and Muriel (Celisha) Potts. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Warwick) Potts who passed away April 13, 2007.
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April 03, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert B. Bentz, age 82, of Elizabeth, died April 1, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born January 3, 1939, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William and Hilda (Blank) Bentz and the husband of Shirley (Gatto) Bentz for 62 years.
Robert was the owner of Stan's Transmission for 50 years. He has a passion for racing and shared that passion with his children by taking them to the track with him when they were children. His dedication to racing earned him a place in the Pittsburgh Circle Track Hall of Fame. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Robert C. (Janet) Bentz, Thomas J. (Nelly) Bentz, and Susan L. (Tom) DiBiaso; grandchildren, Stacy (Andrew) Stenglein, Lauren (Anthony) Boehm, and James DiBiaso; great-grandchildren, David and Evelyn, and his beloved dog Maggie.
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April 03, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Louis Washowich, 81, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. Lou is survived by his loving wife Jean, sons Michael (Missy) and Matthew (Jen Reck, Payton) and granddaughters Taylor, Haley & Lacey. Born in McKeesport, PA on July 8th, 1939, Lou grew up in a city that he later felt in life was his duty to serve.
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April 03, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert Murtha, age 90 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 in Point Pleasant Retirement Community, North Versailles. Born January 13, 1931 in Dravosburg, he was a son of the late John and Marie (Striegel) Murtha. A US Navy Veteran of the Korean War, Robert was the proprietor of Murtha Trucking, Inc. and a former millwright for US Steel. Robert was the past president of the Elizabeth Twp. Lions Club and a member of the White Oak American Legion, the Sutersville Moose, W.I.M.B.U. of Blythedale, and the Elizabeth Twp. Seniors. He was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife Shirley A. (Welty) Murtha, who passed away May 9, 2015, and his brothers Louis, Kenneth, and William Murtha. He is survived by his children Karalee (John) Carr of Hollywood, FL and Robert J. Murtha of Mt. Pleasant; his grandchildren Meagan Knapp, John D. (Alexa) Sutton, Austin (Tricia) Murtha, and Trevor and Louis Calderon; his great-grandchildren Brooklyn Knapp, Bianca, Riley, and Austin Murtha, and Olivia and Roman Calderon; his siblings Joseph Glenn (Darlene) Murtha of Houston, TX, Timothy Ronald (Lita) Murtha of Bradenton, FL, June (the late James) Andrews of Elizabeth Twp., and James (Jackie) Murtha of Elizabeth Twp.; and many nieces and nephews.
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April 03, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ernest "Ernie" Gregory Warren, 61, of Eads, CO, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born March 13, 1960 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Charles A. Warren of Elizabeth Township and the late Marilyn (Closser) Warren. Ernie was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School where he participated in Varsity Wrestling and Baseball. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed nature and the outdoors. Ernie had worked for the US Postal Service.
In addition to his father he is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Orr) Warren, daughter, Chelsea M. Warren of Youngwood, brother, Charles "Steve" (Patricia) Warren of Washington, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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April 02, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
On April 1, 2021, Dolores “Dee or Dode” Mae Girovsky Gala, age 90, peacefully passed away in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Dee was born in McKeesport, PA, on May 4,1930, to the late John and Mary Yager Girovsky, and was the spouse of former McKeesport Deputy Fire Chief, the late Frank Theodore Gala.
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April 02, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
James John Palcsey, age 43, of Dravosburg, died on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was born in McKeesport on June 5, 1977 and is the son of John Raymond and Dolores “Jean” Jackson Palcsey of Dravosburg.
James was a third-generation firefighter and life member of the Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department #1where he served as vice president for many years. He also served on the Board of Control for Western Pennsylvania Firemen’s Association. He was a proud 1995 graduate of Serra Catholic High School. He was an avid Star Wars, Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins, and Steelers fan. His welcoming spirit, gentle voice, and sincere kindness will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
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April 02, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John L. "Critch" Critchfield, age 72, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at home. He retired after 35 years as an operator for Eastman Chemical in West Elizabeth. An Army veteran, he was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church in Elizabeth Twp. where he was a member of the praise team for the past 16 years. Music was John's life — he was also a member of the praise team with Greater Works Church, he composed music, and collected guitars. Born December 28, 1948 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Ellener (Edwards) Critchfield. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sue L. (Borreggine) Critchfield; daughter, April Star Critchfield of Denver, CO; son, Seth (Ashley) Critchfield of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Brooke, Dillon and Autumn Critchfield; stepdaughter, Bonnie (Dean) Pioveson; stepsons, Eric Castor and Jason Knowles; step-grandchildren, Naomi, Noah, Cheyenne, Chasity, Sean, Nevaeh, Damian and JJ; former wife, Marlene; in-laws; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at New Hope Assembly of God, 900 Peairs Road, Elizabeth Twp., on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 5-7 PM and Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 10 AM until the time of service at 12 Noon with Pastor Damian Schoonmaker officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Assembly of God, 900 Peairs Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
April 02, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Anna Mae Gioia, 94, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Thursday April 1, 2021 at home. She was born June 5, 1926 on the family farm in Elizabeth Township, and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Arelia Billick. She was the wife of the late Nicholas (Nick) Gioia. They got married on her 21st birthday and were married for 41 years. Anna was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church, and also a member of the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. She worked for White Star Laundry and J & L Mill in Christy Park. She was a long time employee of McKeesport Hospital as a Messenger Escort and was a Union Steward for Local 205. Anna Mae was best known for her love of her trips to the casino and baking, especially Easter Bread and Pizzelles.
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