LaVerne Havash
March 17, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Vilma A. Bouchard
March 17, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Vilma A. Bouchard, 72, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born December 2, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret (Case) McLean. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Bouchard who passed away December 4, 1993. Vilma was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and was a former member of Girl Scouts USA. She is survived by her son, Charles M. (Jodi) Bouchard and daughter, Jean A. (Ben) Fawcett of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Charles, Annaleigh, Brycen, Willow and Lincoln Bouchard, and James, Samuel and Clark Fawcett, sisters, Carol (Bern) Linkhauer of McKeesport and Peggy Lutz of York, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Samantha A. Bouchard who passed away May 25, 2003 and her sister, Donna Snyder. Friends are welcome Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel of Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10 am with The Rev. Scott Lawrence, officiating. Interment will follow at the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
Norma Jean Hetherington
March 17, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Norma Jean Hetherington, 90, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born January 31, 1935 in Wilkinsburg and was the daughter of the late William Cook and Laura Belle (Daley) McEwen. She was the wife of the late William E. "Bill" Hetherington, who passed away May 7, 2010. Jean worked as a school bus driver for many years for Pennsylvania Coach lines. Before returning home to McKeesport, Jean and her husband Bill spent many years living in the Rehobath Beach area of Delaware. She will be greatly missed.
Sharen L. Mizla
March 16, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sharen L. Mizla, age 78 of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully at her home on March 16, 2025 She was born August 26, 1946 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Harold E. and Mary Doerr Brazen. Sharen was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. She was a woman of deep faith. She found joy in serving as a Christian mother, and volunteering her time, whether by helping clean the church or lending a hand at Fish Frys during the Lenten season. Prior to her retirement, Sharen was employed by Hallmark at Eastland Shopping Plaza, and the 10 spot at Norwin Towne Square. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harold J. Brazen. She is survived by her devoted husband, Lawrence, her loving sister, Kimberly Douglass (David), Deborah Brazen Kuzma (Stephen), and many cherished nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 10 a.m. -11 a.m. followed by a blessing service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Agnes Church in Sharen's name. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.Michael O'Dell Henry, Sr.
March 16, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael O'Dell Henry, Sr., 70, McKeesport and Sneads Ferry, NC, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born April 11, 1954 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Richard J. Henry, III. and the late Dorothy Mae (Baker) Henry. Michael worked for The Allegheny Port Authority for over 30 years and finished his tenure as an instructor when he retired. He was a man of strong faith and a devout Christian, who enjoyed reading his bible regularly and spreading and teaching the word of God. He also enjoyed driving very fast in his many vehicles over the years, including his Corvettes, Vipers and motorcycles. He was a very hard working man, who loved his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed.
Lilly A. Bennett
March 16, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lilly A. Bennett, 84, of Elizabeth passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born in Large on November 27, 1940 to the late Ernest Clyde and Mildred Gladys (Sayre) Gill. She was selfless - always worrying about others, and would take on the caretaker role anytime her friends and family needed her. She visited many of the US states and enjoyed traveling to places like Italy, England, Austria, Germany, and even Croatia with her husband. However, her biggest joy was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as they brought so much happiness into her heart. She loved making homemade bread and pies, and was always cooking. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for her family.
Wesley “Wes” Jay Dell
March 15, 2025 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Wesley “Wes” Jay Dell, 63, of Elizabeth, formerly of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital. He was born to the late Phillip J. Dell and Beverly Jean Guffey Dell Leonard on December 21, 1961, in McKeesport. Wes graduated from Clairton High School class of 1981. Following graduation, he was a volunteer fireman for West Elizabeth Fire Hall. He also worked for 35 years at NAPA in Pleasant Hills. Wesley loved Pittsburgh sports teams but also loved Nascar. Wes loved to travel and enjoyed going to many events and enjoyed ghost hunting. He enjoyed listening to country music as well as rock music. He is survived by sister Andrea Hileman Tuttle of Dunbar brothers Brian Dell of Elizabeth, Shawn (Tammy) Dell of Jefferson, nieces Brittany, Teanna, Roseanna, Krystal, and Kimberly, nephew Steven Tyler Dell, sister-in-law Dwana Dell along with many great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his brother Tyler Dell. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will follow at 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Donald Richard Sudsina
March 15, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Donald Richard Sudsina, age 92, of North Versailles, PA, died on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was born in Duquesne, PA, on October 19, 1932, and is the son of the late Michael and Wilma Laban Sudsina. Donald was a member of the United States Navy Reserves for eight years. He was employed at US Steel Duquesne Works for thirty-five years and later at Nextech in Turtle Creek for twenty years. He loved going to the casino and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Charles Edward Farkas
March 14, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles Edward Farkas, age 62, of White Oak, PA, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA on April 17, 1962, and is the son of the late Charles J. Farkas, who passed away on September 8, 2024, and Laurel Jane Malone Farkas of White Oak, PA.
John Gombos Sr.
March 14, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joseph J. Resko, Sr.
March 14, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Joseph J. Resko, Sr., 76, of Glasssport, died March 14 2025. He is the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Saire) Resko. Joe is survived by his son Joe Resko; granddaughters Mikayla and Madison Resko; sisters Carol (the late James) Liebel and Kathy (Ronald) Dolinar; sister-in-law Rosemary Resko; also several nieces. He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Resko. Joe served in the US Army and received the Bronze Medal. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. from 6 to 8. A funeral blessing will be held Thurs. 10:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
William H. Armstrong, Jr.
March 14, 2025 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Marcella A. (Bator) Salvi
March 13, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Marcella A. (Bator) Salvi, 87, of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon. Born in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Joan Bator. Marcella married Ernest Salvi on October 30, 1954, and they shared 59 loving years together before his passing on June 23, 2013.
She is survived by five children: Vincent (Anita) Salvi of Millville, Delaware; Damian (Diane) Salvi of York, PA; Christine (Mark) Myers; Joan (Randy) Donnelly; and Pamela (Steve) Brumbaugh, all of Altoona. Marcella also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded by her brother, Joseph.
Marcella was a devoted parishioner of Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, where she dedicated countless hours of service to both the church and the school. She was a gifted homemaker and became famous for her Italian cooking, where friends and family knew a visit to the Salvi home always meant a delicious meal.
David P. Janov
March 13, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
David P. “Dave” Janov, age 73, of North Huntingdon, formerly Braddock Hills, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2025. A proud husband, father, and grandfather, Dave is survived by his wife Renee (Urda), their children, Amanda (fiancé Daniel Porter) Janov; Dana (Edward) Dowd; three grandchildren, Ava Dowd, Maksim Dowd, and Lillian Dowd; his father, Michael Sr.; his brother, Michael Jr. (Sunday); and best friend, Christine Creamer. Dave is also survived by extended family and many friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Alice; brothers Ronald, Barry, and Nicolas; and sister Nancy. Dave grew up playing baseball with his brothers and neighborhood friends. As he grew older, his interests turned to softball, racquetball, camping, golf, and eventually entering the workforce. From an early age, Dave was always interested in learning as much as he could about anything and everything. No task seemed too small, especially when you had the knowledge to fix it yourself. Working in the tool and dye industry, Dave was very accomplished in his trade. He started his career as an operator in the plastics shop and his high test scores earned him an apprenticeship in the tool shop where he made his way through the ranks, eventually retiring as a Senior Tooling Engineer. His ingenuity, knowhow, and expertise was unmatched, and took him throughout the United States and parts of Europe. There wasn’t a tool he couldn’t fix. During one trip to Holland, he was able to resurrect a mold from a skid of mismatched parts and get it running to the exact specification. The General Manager claimed him the “American Ambassador” with an open invitation to return anytime. Greater than his expertise was his tremendous aptitude in teaching new apprentices and engineers of the next generation behind him. Dave believed that he was blessed with many things in life, in particular his family and friends. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for someone in need and asked for nothing in return – day or night it didn’t matter, and no amount of help was too great. He often told people, “If you need anything, call me. Even if you’ve broke down in the middle of the night. I’ll be there.” His joy came from helping and spending time with others whether on the golf course, running half marathons, or cracking jokes over a cold drink. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 3-8 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Monday at 11 AM with interment to follow in Monongahela Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
George W. Stewart Jr.
March 13, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
