August 02, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Theodore (“Ted”) Andrew Govola, 93, known to those that love him as The Angel Man, of Nokomis, Florida and formerly of Glassport, Pennsylvania passed away on July 28, 2020 surrounded by his family in Pittsburgh, PA due to complications from the Wuhan Coronavirus.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Wojciechowski Funeral Home located at 640 Vermont Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045, with a prayer vigil to follow, and repast dinner starting at 7:00 pm at the American Legion in Glassport, PA.
Theodore was born in Monessen, PA to Michael Govola and Mary Govola (née Marchok) on October 9, 1926. He married his first wife, Laura Govola (née Kroll) on May 6, 1950 with whom he had four children. Later, he married his second wife, Flora (“Flo”) Govola (née Baron) and was married to her for 32 years before her death.
He worked for the Copperweld Corporation in Glassport, PA for over 30 years, owned and operated Deer’s Tavern in Forward Township, PA for a number of years, and worked as a data analyst for Nielsen Media Research in Oldsmar, FL for 16 years. However, his true passion was as a commercial and recreational pilot.
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August 02, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Agnes Helen “Aggie” Rushe Barrett, 76 of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, July 30th 2020 at Sycamore Estate, in Duquesne.
She was born in McKeesport on August 5th 1943 to the late William and Agnes Tachoir Rushe. Agnes was the loving wife of 54 years to the late Charles A. Barrett, who preceded her in death in 2018.
She is survived by sons; Charles (Sheri) Barrett, of Glassport, and Thomas (Gina) Barrett, of Dravosburg, grandchildren; Hannah and Brett, brothers: Robert (Lori) Rushe, of Duquesne, Ralph Rushe, of New Baltimore MI; sister: JoAnn Rushe, of Glassport, and nieces and nephews. Agnes was preceded in death by sister, Ruth Rushe, and brothers, William Rushe, Thomas Rushe, and Terry Rushe.
She was a member of the Queen of the Rosary Parish in Glassport. She enjoyed many things such as reading, crafts, puzzles, cooking, baking, and seeing her grandchildren.
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August 01, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Julie Elizabeth (Russen) Rocco passed away peacefully on July 31, 2020, and is now with our Lord and Savior. Mrs. Rocco, 63, was born in McKeesport Hospital on May 24, 1957. She was a lifelong member of the West Mifflin, PA community and also Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne.
She graduated from West Mifflin North High School in 1975. She obtained her degree in elementary education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1979 and taught for 40 years at Saint Rita's, Clairton Central Catholic/Saint Clare of Assisi, and mostly recently Saint Agnes in West Mifflin.
She will forever be remembered as a loving Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Godmother, Aunt, and Friend to all that knew her and will be greatly treasured in everyone's hearts. Julie's life will be always be tied to her being one of the most influential educators to every student to whom she gave the gift of learning.
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August 01, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jacquetta Mae "Jackie" Hays, 87, of Port Vue, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born June 9, 1933 in Tulue Lake, Oregon and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Zelda Branthoover. She was the wife of the late James "Whitey" Hays who passed away March 8, 1997. She was a loving mother, doting grandmother who attended all school functions, loved gardening and cooking for the people she loved.
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August 01, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald W. Spang, age 87, of McKeesport, died July 30, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born August 7, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Anthony and Leona (Glaub) Spang.
Donald was the owner and operator of Spang's Landscaping and Tree Farms for over 54 years. He will always be remembered as the "Tree Man" throughout the McKeesport area.
Every year, you could find him on Hartman Street, in McKeesport, trimming and providing the community with the perfect tree to celebrate the Christmas Season. Don could tell you the name of any tree just by looking at the leaves, but his specialty was growing and providing the perfect pine tree for the Holiday Season. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. Don loved his loyal pet dog, "Robbie." His greatest joys were his family and serving the community for over 54 years.
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July 31, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Willie Mahone, 66, died July 27, 2020. He was born June 10, 1954.
Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.
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July 31, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Niko Eugene Dawson, 31, died July 22, 2020. He was born October 14, 1988.
Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
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July 31, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Edward John Dziak, age 70, of North Versailles, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Braddock on September 9, 1949 and is the son of the late Edward and Anna Zalko Dziak. He is the husband of the late Lynn Pierro Dziak, who died on July 25, 2020.
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July 31, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Lynn Dziak, age 62, of N. Versailles, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her residence. She was born in McKeesport on Feb. 3, 1958 and is the daughter of Joan Guder Pierro of N. Versailles and the late Dr. Thomas Pierro. She was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in political science, raised her family and then formerly served as a secretary for Linway United Methodist Church. She is the wife of the late Edward John Dziak, who died on July 28, 2020.
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July 31, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty Jane (Robinson) Gibson, age 99 of Hurricane, WV, passed away on July 30, 2020 at the Genesis Putnam Center in Hurricane after a long illness. Born April 1, 1921 in Clairton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Elizabeth (Cochenour) Shawl. She graduated from Clairton High School in 1939. She resided in Clairton until 1979 when she moved to Port Charlotte, FL. She had many jobs during her life, but she most enjoyed her time as a travel agent with Fletcher’s in Brentwood. She traveled to many areas of the world as a tour host but loved Hawaii the most. She was preceded in death by her first husband Joseph Warren Robinson and her second husband Harry E. Gibson, her son Wayne C. Robinson, as well as two sisters, Hazel Brisky and Jean Wagner. Betty is survived by her son Jim (Sharon) Robinson of Hurricane, WV; her five grandchildren Amy (Tom) Alphin of Kirkland, WA, Laura Robinson of Midlothian, VA, Scott (Sheri) Robinson of Irwin, Tracy (Dennis) Chakey of Irwin, and Kelly (Josh) Robinson of Akron, PA; nine great grandchildren, daughter-in-law Kim Robinson of Red Lion, PA; a niece and two nephews. Until 10 years ago, when illness required her to be placed in a long-term care facility, she was active in Presbyterian churches in Clairton and Port Charlotte, FL.
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July 31, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Brenda J. Amspoker, age 73, of McKeesport, died July 25, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born January 2, 1947, in Wyandotte, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Berle and Marie (Gleghorn) Amspoker.
Brenda was a former nursing aide from Saint Clair Hospital and Kane Regional Hospitals. She loved to play bingo and taking care of stray animals.
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July 31, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
David E. Roberts, 78, of Glassport, died July 31, 2020. He is the son of the late David and Marie (Smith) Roberts and husband of the late Mary (Mowry) Roberts. David is survived by his children Mary (Joe) Dombrowski, Lori Ofchinick, Kelly (Jeff) Keating, David (Kelly) Roberts, Nikki (Ben) Latini, Natalie Roberts and Lisa Roberts; grandchildren Breanne, Joe, Devin, Skyler, Shane, Sam, Cody, Courtney, Conner, Ryan, Christina, Jade and Dennis; great granddaughter Lyla; brother Don (the late Linda) Roberts and sister Virginia “Gin” (the late Andy) Simko. Friends recieved Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sunday from 2 to 6 and on Monday from 11 to 11:30. Interment following Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
July 31, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Ferne Feig Alpern, age 85, passed away on July 28, 2020, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease, formerly of Duquesne and White Oak, until living in Pittsburgh for a number of years. She was the daughter of the late Emil and Jenny (Kline) Silberman. Ferne is survived by her son Mark (Linda) Alpern of Delaware; grandchildren, Alexa and Brett Alpern of Delaware; niece and nephews, Jack (Bridget) Wintner, Dr. Morton (Lisa) Wintner, and Nancy Wintner.
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July 31, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Melissa A. Jakub age 36, of West Mifflin, passed away on July 29, 2020. Born on October 19, 1983 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Donna (Bugan) Jakub of West Mifflin and the late Ramon M. “Jake” Jakub. She worked as a laborer/secretary for Black Electric and played softball when in high school. She was the sister of Adam (Jill) Jakub of West Mifflin, Erika (Mike) Armstrong of McKeesport, and Holly Jakub of West Mifflin; granddaughter of Emiline “Emily” Homa of Elizabeth and the late Samuel “Babe” Homa, and the late Michael and Genevieve “Jenny” (Brown) Jakub; niece of Gery (Virginia “Ginny”) Jakub of Eighty Four and the late Charles Bugan; aunt of Max & Jenna Jakub, Malanya & Kobe Armstrong; and many great aunts, great uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 3 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will follow in St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin. The funeral service will be live-streamed on the funeral home website www.maloy-schleiferfuneralhome.com. Due to current restrictions, the funeral home is limited to 25 visitors in the building at one time. The funeral home staff will be directing visitors upon entry. Masks are required.
July 31, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Catherine G. “Kitty” Bialobok age 101, of Duquesne, passed away on July 17, 2020, at home. Born on August 16, 1918, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Marko & Catherine (Roper) Francetic. During World War II, she worked as a Brinell Operator at U.S. Steel Duquesne Works, testing steel to be used to manufacture 3000 lb. “blockbusters” (bombs) for the war effort. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, and its former Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She was an honorary member of the G.F.W.C. Women’s Club of Duquesne, a member of the American Croatian Club in Duquesne, and a former kitchen volunteer for Meals on Wheels, McKeesport for 17 years. In her younger days, she liked to roller skate with her brothers at the Palisades in McKeesport and liked to go polka dancing with her husband. In her twilight years, she enjoyed watching the Steelers and the Pirates, and WVU football and basketball games. She liked watching movies starring Bing Crosby, Jimmy Stewart, Spencer Tracy, Fred Astaire, and Gene Kelly. Her favorite music was Big Bands and Classic Country. She like poached eggs for breakfast, anything made with noodles, and a good cup of freshly brewed coffee...and then maybe a second one. She prayed the rosary every evening at 7 P.M. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to the late Stephen J. Bialobok; mother of Stephanie (David Lourie) Bialobok of Metairie, LA, Thomas (Kristin) Bialobok of Portland, OR, and the late Phyllis Bowers (husband, Dr. Doug Bowers, survives); grandmother of Genevieve Bialobok; sister of Evelyn (late Frank) Ravey of Oakmont, late Rose (late Andy) Usko, late Mark Francetic, late George (late Dolores) Francetic, and late Lawrence Francetic. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. The family expresses heart-felt thanks to her many friends and neighbors, as well as her dedicated caregivers, especially Stephanie Hagood and Kimberly McCarrell. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 (which would have been her 102nd birthday) from 1-4 P.M. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE 15110, 412-466-3300 where the rosary will be recited at 4:15 P.M. with a Funeral Service to follow with the Rev. Matthew Elanjileth officiating. The funeral service will be live streamed on the funeral home website www.maloy-schleiferfuneralhome.com. Private family burial will be held on Monday, August 17, 2020 in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin. Due to current restrictions, the funeral home is limited to 25 visitors in the building at one time. The funeral home staff will be directing visitors upon entry. Masks are required.
