March 23, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Eleanor Alfreda McGuirk, 85, died peacefully on March 21, 2021. Daughter of the late John and Alma (Christenson) McGuirk. Loving sister of the Late Mary Lou, Delores (Forrest), and late twin sister Eugenia "Dee" (Joseph) Jurich. Also late brothers John(Rose) , James (Barbara), Bernard (late Jessie), Frederick (Virginia), Raymond (Josephine), and Eugene. She also was the loving aunt of numerous nieces, and nephews.
Eleanor was an artist and musician whose talents came naturally. She even had an art show while at Manor Care nursing home. She also liked learning to ballroom dance, enjoyed cake decorating, and the care of her plants, also she loved her dear cats, and dogs!
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March 23, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Helen (Glazar) Karczewski, 96, died Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 96 with her daughters by her side. Helen was the devoted wife of the late Edward Karczewski. Loving mother of Diane (the late Ralph) Falvo, Susan (Wayne Jones) Karczewski, Mary Jo (Mark) Jacko and the late Karen (the late Jim) Liebmann. She was the adoring grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 10. She is also survived by her brother, Ted Glazar, numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Helen loved to cook, bake bread and make pierogis.
She was a Girl Scout leader for many years. She volunteered at St. Jude Church and was a member of the St. Jude Rosary Society. She enjoyed puzzles and gardening.
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March 22, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Louis "Bud" F. Holtzman Jr., age 83, of McKeesport, died March 21, 2021, at home. Born February 13, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Louis F. Holtzman Sr. and Mary (Ormond) Holtzman.
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March 22, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lanny Anderson Pancoast, age 69, of Elizabeth Twp. and formerly of Norfolk, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville. Born March 9, 1952 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William Van Pancoast and Irene (Corry) Pancoast. A US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era and a retired service technician for Kolbe Windows and Doors, Lanny was also preceded in death by his sister Beverly Jo Davis, who passed away April 6, 2011. He is survived by his nephew Sean (Heidi) Davis of Elizabeth Twp., his great-niece Adysson Davis, and his great-nephew Aidan Davis.
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March 22, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Chester Charneicki Jr., age 78, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at home. He was a retired electrician for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. Born February 26, 1943 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Chester Charneicki Sr. and the late Ann (Ulich) Charneicki and husband of the late Michele J. Charneicki. He is survived by son, Maurice A. Charneicki of Green Cove Springs, FL; grandchildren, Amber (Ryan) Richotte, Candice Charneicki and Rena Charneicki; great-grandchildren, Mariah, Noah, Jasiah, Micah, Jonah and Ariella; also, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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March 22, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Eleanor Ruth Pletcher St. Clair, 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home. She was born February 1, 1939 in Cowansburg, a daughter of the late William and Luella (Lenhart) Landsperger. Prior to her retirement, Eleanor was a registered nurse.
She was a graduate of the Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1959, an Elder and parish nurse at New Hope Presbyterian Church, manager of the I.V. Team Jefferson and McKeesport Hospitals, and president and past president of L.I.T.E - League of Intravenous Therapy Education.
She enjoyed traveling, especially to Disney World and liked to bake and cook.
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March 22, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Sandy M. "Cakes" Minetti, 74, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was born October 14, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Guy Anthony and Anne (Hazy) Peluso. Sandy was a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish (St. Michael). Sandy graduated from McKeesport Vocational High School in 1964, and shortly after opened up her own hair salon.
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March 22, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Evelyn H. Shively, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born June 20, 1936 in Irwin, a daughter of the late Joseph and Charlotte (Bevan) Holderbaum. Prior to her retirement, Evelyn was a clerical worker for Astro and Gemini Trucking companies and a member of Norwin Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, baking and singing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald. She is survived by her husband, Dale Shively; sons, Daniel Shively and his wife, Teresa, Timothy Shively and his wife, Beth; daughter, Carrie Leverenz and her husband, Andrew; grandchildren, Jay Leverenz, Karl (Morgan) Leverenz, Lindsey Shively, Laura Shively, Emily Shively, Jessica Shively and Kyle Shively and sister, Sandra Gillaspie.
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March 22, 2021 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
A life-long resident of the McKeesport/White Oak area, John Walter Colflesh was born on August 21, 1930 in McKeesport, PA to Walter Clifford and Ruth Davis Colflesh. He died on February 21, 2021 while wintering in Myrtle Beach, SC.
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March 22, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Patricia Diaz-Pasqualle, age 74, of Clairton died on March 20, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 19, 1946 and is the daughter of the late Dorothy Trainer Diaz. She retired as a home health aide and a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Clairton.
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March 22, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Samuel V. Milice, age 88 of Liberty Borough, passed away peacefully in his sleep and surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport.
Born September 30, 1932 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Campo) Milice and husband of 67 years of the love of his life, the late Norma Jean (Miller) Milice, who passed away May 23, 2020. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Samuel was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish in Liberty Borough and retired after 30 years as postmaster at the McKeesport Post Office.
In his spare time, Samuel enjoyed duck pin bowling at the lanes in Glassport, rooting on the hometown Pittsburgh sports teams, and was a member of the Lions Club, the Natl. Assoc. of Postmasters, the Nat. Assoc. of Retired Federal Employees, the Liberty Borough Veterans, the Croatian Club #146, the Sons of Italy in Glassport. Most of all, Samuel loved to spend time with his family.
He is survived by his children Samuel Anthony (Christine) Milice, Cheryl (David) Dujmic, and Debbie (Greg) Swank; his grandchildren Nicole (Michael) Hetrick, Shaun (Alecia) Johnston, Samuel (Jennifer) Johnston, Alexi (Brandon) Darr, and Chelsi and Aubri Swank; his great-grandchildren Samantha Hetrick, Micah Hetrick, and Madison Johnston; his sister Nancy Porecco of Colorado Springs, CO; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, Samuel was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Milici.
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March 21, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Florence (Balog) Ocilka Sullivan, age 88, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living South Hills. She retired as a production line worker for General Motors Fisher Body in West Mifflin.
She was a member of Saints Joachim & Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. and was active with local senior citizen groups. Born January 1, 1933 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Susan (Lucas) Balog.
She is survived by her husband, Roderick P. Sullivan; sons, George (Cynthia) Ocilka of Boiling Springs, SC, David (Lynn) Ocilka of Chester Springs and John (Angie) Ocilka of Elizabeth Twp.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Stash of Waynesburg; also, nieces and nephews.
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March 21, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary Jean Carroll, age 86, of White Oak, died March 20, 2021, at Canterbury Place. Born January 5, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank Louis and Helena (Parodi) Sanders and wife of the late Joseph P. Carroll.
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March 21, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Helen L. Krajacic, age 95, of Stahlstown, formerly of Liberty Borough, died March 19, 2021, at Life's Promise in Stahlstown. Born February 7, 1926, in McKeesport, and the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Shaffner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Krajacic.
She is survived by sons Richard (Tammy Skelley) Krajacic, of Donegal, and Jeffry (Debra) Krajacic, of Hartland, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Rachel (Kevin) Kvasnica and Jeffry A. Krajacic; great-grandchildren, Roman, Beckett, Josephine, Tyler, and one more on the way and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by siblings Betty Perich, Rose Supansic, Goldie Nagy, Dolores Wedel, Mary Grommo, and William Schaffer.
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March 21, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Jeffrey Scott Turpyn, 58, of McKeesport, formerly of Monongahela passed away on Saturday, March 20th, 2021 at U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Willingboro N.J. on November 12th, 1962 to the late Maurice R. and Ethel M. Turpyn. Jeffrey was the loving husband of 4 years to Dorothy M. Chamets Turpyn.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Turpyn of McKeesport, his son Kevin A. Turpyn of Wilmington N.C., daughters Madison E. Turpyn of Finleyville PA, Jordan E. Turpyn of Monongahela PA, sister Michelle Williams of West Newton, brother Greg S. (Veronica) Turpyn of Moorestown N.J., niece Tiffany A. Williams and great-niece Brooklynn Williams-Maszkiewicz. Jeffrey joined the Navy in 1983 and served for four years.
He worked as a home inspector for the Home Team Inspection Service in Bethel Park doing HVAC. He graduated from John K Ossi Vo-tech from Medford, N.J. He enjoyed watching the Steelers, Penguins, and Nascar, working on jeeps, and spending time with his family.
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