Jason "JJ" Nolder
April 19, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Karen Lawson
April 19, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Karen Lawson, age 59, of Liberty Borough, died peacefully with her family by her side on April 15, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport. Born July 11, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Roy Lawson and Carole (Findura) Lawson Hampton and life partner of the late Anthony "Tony" Piplica, Sr.
Karen lived with her father and took care of him until she was physically unable. She loved animals and leaves behind her cat named "Church."
Karen is survived by her children, Anthony "Tony" (Megan) Piplica, Jr., Holly Piplica, and Taylor Jefferson; grandchildren, Dominic, Isaac, and Zoey; siblings, Roy R. (MaryAnn) Lawson of McKeesport, Debra Bock of Versailles; also many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig funeral Home & Crematory.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 22, 2022, 12 p.m., at Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Chuck Danforth, Supervisor
Linda Lee Zagar
April 19, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Linda Lee (Bindrim) Zagar, age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. Born February 17, 1949 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Elmer L. and Gladys L. (Rowe) Bindrim. A retired nurse's aide and beautician at La Pensione Nursing Home in Clairton and member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Linda was also preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Zagar, who passed away October 13, 2013. She is survived by her sons James Grimmer of Irwin and Jason Grimmer of Indianapolis, IN; her grandchildren Madelyn, Olivia, and Jacob; her brother James (Pam) Bindrim of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews.
Rose M. (Senato) Seeman
April 18, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Rose M. (Senato) Seeman, age 90, of Duquesne, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at home. Born in Duquesne on January 10, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Catherine (Murocco) Senato. She was a former member of the former St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, in Duquesne, and is a member of St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church. Rose enjoyed cards, bingo, liked to cook, especially spaghetti, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is the wife of the late Richard A. Seeman; mother of Catherine (Kenneth) Gajdos of Monroeville, Ronald Seeman of Whitehall, and Rosemarie Seeman of West Mifflin; grandmother of Brian (Kristena Rocco) Gajdos, Brandon (Amanda) Gajdos and Joshua Zuber; great grandmother of Bianca Rose Gajdos, Alaina Rae Gajdos, and Zdeno Anthony Gajdos; sister of James (late Phyllis) Senato of McKeesport and the late Louis Senato. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 1-6 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Blessing Service will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Funeral Home, at 10:00 a.m., with her nephew, Rev. Robert Seeman, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
Virginia J. Zdobinski
April 18, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Virginia J. Zdobinski, 87, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at home. She was born December 9, 1934 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Joseph Cancroy and the late Anna (the late Paul) Gallippie Miller. Virginia was a graduate of Westinghouse High School and a member of Christ the Divine Shepherd- St. Bernadette Church in Monroeville. She loved her family and her beloved white shepherd, Motley. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Richard Zdobinski; daughters, Deborah A. (John) Fox, Cindy J. Estock and Diane A. (James) Samstag; grandchildren, Amber (Brandon) Kotouch, Brian Estock, Cory Estock, Josh Samstag and Jess Samstag; and great-grandson, Roman Kotouch.
Franki Lee Maxine Spence
April 18, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Barbara Boring
April 18, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Barbara Boring, age 54, of McKeesport, died on Monday, April 18, 2022, at her residence. She was born in McKeesport, PA on March 6, 1968, and is the daughter of Delores Peluso of Glassport, PA, and the late Charles Boring. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years.
Leona (Lauffer) DiToppa
April 18, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Leona (Lauffer) DiToppa, age 95, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, on April 16, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, August DiToppa, and her mother, Mary Kuznik.
She is survived by her three sons Dr. Louis A. (Joyce) DiToppa of North Huntingdon, David A. DiToppa of Bethel Park, and Paul A. (Marti) DiToppa of North Huntingdon. She was the proud grandmother of three granddaughters, Paige, Martina, and Maria DiToppa.
Ida M. Gouker
April 18, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ida M. Gouker, age 74 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Riverside Care Center, McKeesport. Born December 7, 1947 in Bunola, she was a daughter of the late James and Florence "Flossy" (O'Hara) Smith. A retired dietary aide at Jefferson Hospital and a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Ida was a former member of the Lions Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling with her league, knitting and making baby blankets for showers, fishing, and hunting. She and her husband would be sure to care for place flowers on the graves of her relations, and her family will remember her as a loving and happy-go-lucky type who also happened to make amazing orange cookies. She is survived by her loving husband Regis Gouker, her daughter Ida "Crickett" (Allen) Householder if Cranberry Twp., her grandchildren Emma and Lachlan Householder, her niece Heather (Jason) Tawney, and her nephew Timothy O'Hara. Besides her parents, Ida was preceded in death by her brother Dr. John (Merrily) O'Hara and her nephew Robin O'Hara.
Christopher J. Patchel, Sr.
April 18, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Christopher J. Patchel, Sr., age 81, of White Oak, formerly of Turtle Creek, died April 15, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born March 12, 1941, in Trafford, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary (Asquino) Patchel and the husband of Nancy (Brakeall) Patchel for 53 loving years.
Chris retired from Berk's Menswear and Tuxedo Shop, where he was a salesman. Before that, from the age of 16 until he was 58 years old, he worked and eventually managed many of the former Carlton's Menswear shops until they closed. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the 321st Transportation Division, in the Vietnam War 1967 through 1968 during the TET Offensive. Chris was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post #701. He was also a member of the former St. Mary Czestochowa Church, now known as Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church. Chris enjoyed fishing, bingo, playing poker, trips to the casino, and meeting up with his Speedway buddies for a morning coffee and to scratch PA Lottery tickets. He had a passion for Pittsburgh sports, football, hockey, and especially baseball. Chris loved to ride along in the White Oak Memorial Day Parades, proudly representing his fellow soldiers. He was also an animal lover; he bird watched with his wife, had cats and dogs throughout his life as pets, and leaves behind his special furry friend, "Izzy."
Evelyn Ann Mendt
April 18, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Evelyn Ann Mendt, 75, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2022, at UPMC East Hospital. She was born January 5, 1947, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Norma Auth of Penn Hills. Evelyn was a faithful member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. Lynn was a devoted mother who lovingly raised her children with her late husband, Richard. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. She was a member of the East Suburban Friendship Club, Inc. Surviving are her three children, Susan (Grey) Valenta of Fayetteville, Georgia, Shawn (Nina) Mendt of Wexford, Pennsylvania and Shannon (David) Dalton of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Lynn was a loving grandmother to eight grandchildren, Grayson, Taylor, Kylie, Justin, Delaney, Nicole, Brooke, and Kelsey. Lynn’s death is preceded by her husband Richard Mendt and siblings William Auth, Michael Auth, and Susan Auth. She is also survived by two siblings: Beverley (Larry) Sites, Lesley (David) Fisher, and sisters-in-law Ginny Auth, Deborah Auth and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 510 Pellis Road, Greensburg, PA 15601. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
George J. Pilipovich
April 16, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jeffrey Lyn Spishock
April 15, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Adam Joseph Begandy
April 15, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Adam Joseph Begandy, age 42 of McKeesport passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born February 23, 1980 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph J. Begandy, Jr. and the late Wendy Jean Shields Senick. He worked as an office manager for Shop n’ Save in Olympia Shopping Center. Adam is survived by his wife of 8 years Jamie (Aducci) Begandy; children David, Haylee, Colton, and Christian Begandy; sister Suzanne Begandy of Richmond, VA; and godparents Ray and Kathleen Takacs of Irwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Sean M. Begandy.
Donald A. "Bix" Bixler
April 14, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
