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Donna Lea Wharton

November 30, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Donna Lea Wharton age 54 of McKeesport, formerly of North Versailles passed away November 25, 2024. Cherished daughter of the late Edward and Pauline (Kowalski) Wharton.  Beloved mother of Kenzie Morral and Kelsey Coffman.  Cherished sister of Michael (Tracey) Wharton, Eddie (the late Dani) Wharton, Christy(Daniel) Visco, and Wayne (Cynthia) Wharton.  Grandmother of Knox Kauffman. Dear aunt of Justin, Jessie, Maczon, Casey, Dustin, Jason, Kennedi, Allen, and Maddie.

Friends received December 3, 2024 Tuesday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035, (412) 823-4054.

 


Kenneth J. Lindauer Jr.

November 30, 2024 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Kenneth J. Lindauer Jr., Age 63, of North Versailles passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. He was born December 13,1960 in McKeesport, a son of the late Kenneth and Vera (Phillips) Lindauer. He worked for over 12 years as a parts delivery person for Kenny Ross, Jim Shorkey and then Century 3 Kia. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of over 29 years Jacqueline Ford; and brother Gary Phillips. He is survived by his children Thomas Ford of North Versailles, Deanna Lindauer of Rankin, Kristina Lindauer of North Versailles and Kenneth Lindauer III of North Versailles; sisters Gloria Ann Allen and Keri; and sister-in-law Darlene Phillips. Services are private. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. For online condolences please visit ww.snyderfuneralservices.com.

 


Helen Marie McBurney

November 29, 2024 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Helen Marie McBurney, 83, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Helen was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Bodner) Melcarski.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, in McKeesport.  Helen worked in the dietary department at UPMC McKeesport for over 25 years. She loved Christmas time, and watching Hallmark Christmas movies, especially her favorite “A Christmas Card. Her other favorite movie was “Heaven Is For Real”.  She enjoyed scratch off cards, slots and going to the casino. She loved her family so much and will be greatly missed.

 
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Joseph Charles Gaudy

November 29, 2024 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Joseph Charles Gaudy, 92, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Greenock, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born on October 28, 1932 and was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Barey) Gaudy. He was the loving husband of 65 years to Dorothy S. Gaudy, who passed away on July 8, 2023. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick Church in Christy Park. Joseph was a Foreman for Teledyne Firth Sterling and a US Army Veteran serving alongside his twin brother, the late James, during the Korean War, in the 3rd Division Honor Guard. He was also a member of the 6th Ward EBA Club. 

 
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Anna Mae Wahrenberger

November 29, 2024 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Anna Mae "Annie" Wahrenberger, age 88, of Port Vue, died November 24, 2024, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born June 14, 1936, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Sr. and Stella (Gouker) Conley and wife of the late William Wahrenberger.

Anna was a devoted member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church, finding solace in her faith and the teachings of Jesus Christ. She cherished the simple joys of life, especially the time spent with her loved ones. She found immense happiness in dinner with family and friends, creating unforgettable memories over shared meals and laughter. Shores of Tidioute, PA, held a special place in her heart as she found tranquility in spending time at the family camp, basking in the sun's warmth, and taking in the beauty of nature.

 
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Carol Ann Ross

November 27, 2024 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Carol Ann Ross, age 56, of McKeesport, PA, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was born April 2, 1968, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late Robert, Sr. and Rose Callahan Bereczky.
 
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Jean M. Tomko

November 27, 2024 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Jean M. Tomko, age 96, of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Jefferson Hospital. Born in Duquesne on February 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Palmer and Sadie (Douglas) Morgan, She was a member of the former Grace United Church of Christ and she and her husband taught ballroom dancing. 

 Jean was the wife of the late Edward A. Tomko; mother of Dean (late Catherine “Cathy”) Tomko of West Mifflin, David (Jan) Tomko of Bloomfield, New Mexico, and late Dawn (late Jack Buchleitner) Tomko; grandmother of Jeff (Bridget) Tomko, Laurel Wentz, Jason (Lauren) Tomko and Christopher Buchleitner; great grandmother of Liam Tomko, Tessa Tomko, Breese Tomko and Archer Tomko; sister of Alice (late Robert) Sylvis of Lancaster, PA. 

 Visitation will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 4-8 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. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Jim Condron, officiating. Entombment will follow in the Benediction Mausoleum in Jefferson Memorial Park.

 


David W. Weeks

November 26, 2024 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

David W. Weeks, age 66, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at home. He was a former truck driver for George's Supply Center in South Park and a lifetime member of Forward Twp. Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed camping, drag racing and ATV riding. Born February 12, 1958 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William W. and Helen L. (Cain) Weeks. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jeanette Weeks; children, Beth (Ryan) Weeks of Jefferson Hills and William D. Weeks of Jefferson Hills; siblings, Kristine L. Weeks of Forward Twp. and Elva (Bernard) Metro of Monroeville; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 12 Noon to 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Christoper Lee Miliner Sr.

November 25, 2024 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Christopher Lee Miliner Sr., age 35, of North Versailles, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on June 14, 1989, he is the son of Lisa Broadwater of Duquesne, Beth (Anthony) Jackson of White Oak, and the late Mark Miliner. He was a caregiver for his grandmother, loved cats, football and basketball and was a die hard Eagles fan. His children loved him and he loved them.

He is the father of Christopher Lee Miliner Jr., age 14, of Penn Hills and Skye Marie Miliner, age 11, of Penn Hills; brother of Mark Miliner Jr. of Duquesne, Shawn Miliner Sr. of North Hills, Brianna Miliner of Coraopolis, Roman Miliner of South Side, Brittany Miliner of North Carolina, Lexi Miliner of South Side, Markita Miliner of South Side, Dwayne Gray of Duquesne, Eddie Gray of Duquesne, Sarah Miliner of South Side, Lamont Putz of North Hills and Talasia Marshall; step brother of Dylan Jackson of North Versailles; cousins who were like brothers and sisters, Shelly Katona of White Oak, Joseph Katona of Munhall,Krista Tucker of Monroeville, Kelsey Byers of Monroeville  and the late Dennis Katona; grandson of late Nancy Broadwater (spouse, Roderick Davis of Duquesne survives), John Lalor of Swissvale, Marsha Miller of Munhall and late Mark Lee Miliner Sr.

No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

 


Loretta Jean Angotti

November 25, 2024 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Loretta Jean Angotti, age 84 of Greensburg where she had been living with her daughter and family since 2016, and formerly of Clairton, Jefferson Hills, Elizabeth, and White Oak, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Twin Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Greensburg.  Born June 6, 1940 in Fairchance, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Cooley) Lancaster.  A Veteran of the US Air Force, Loretta was a member of the former First United Methodist Church of Clairton and the Elizabeth Township Seniors.  She worked as a nurse for many years at Jefferson Hospital, Health America, Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth, Three Rivers Hospice, and as a home care nurse.  Loretta Jean will be remembered as sweet, kind, caring, and compassionate all the time and loved in every person's life she touched.  She was a truly amazing mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.  She loved growing up a tomboy in Clairton and was a really good softball player who liked to play all sports with her many brothers.  In fact, her brother Ron would always pick her first when deciding teams: "I got Jean."  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Saverio Angotti, who passed away February 5, 2004, and her siblings, Ronald, Allen, Marvin, Carol, and William Lancaster.  Loretta is survived by her daughter Angela Marie (Chad) Tyler of Greensburgh; her granddaughter Nina Jean Tyler; her siblings Betty Ann (Chuck) McSurdy of Donegal, Dorothy Smoyer of Bethel Park, Janet (Don) O'Dell of Columbia, MD, and Shelby (Bill) Siler of White Oak; her stepsons Timothy Angotti of Forward Twp. and J. Thomas Angotti of Glassport; and also many nieces and nephews.

 
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Dennis A. Moore

November 25, 2024 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Dennis A. Moore, age 71 of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024.  He was born on May 9, 1953 in McKeesport, a son of the late David "Pete" Moore Sr. and Helen "Honey" Brannagan Moore.  Dennis was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church where he assisted with meal preparation.  Prior to his retirement, Dennis was employed as a transportation provider for special needs adults at CLC and also as a long-time electrician. In his free time, Dennis was a drummer for his band Constellation, he was a great cook, and also a model train enthusiast and collector.  Most of all he loved to spend time with his family.  In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his grandson, Aaron Luke Safko.  He is survived by his beloved wife Deborah Petro Moore, one son Kevin Moore (Mary Beth) two daughters Kimberly Safko (Kenneth) and Jodi Telli (Rocco), and grandchildren Alexandria Bittner (Alex), Nathan Safko, Abbie Telli, Retta Telli, Grace Telli, Megan Luksik, Seth Luksik, and Zachary Moore.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Tuesday from 2-8 PM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Wednesday at 10 AM.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dennis's name to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, or Austin's Place organization for special needs children and adults.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Phyllis E. Bell

November 24, 2024 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Phyllis E. Bell, 97, of North Versailles, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born January 18. 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ernest W. and Bertha M. (Canose) Gleditsch. She was the wife of the late William A. Walker and the late Olin Bell. She was a member of Evangelical Congregational Church in McKeesport and was retired from the Allegheny County Licensing Division.

 
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Grace Laura Zeno

November 24, 2024 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Grace Laura Zeno, 94, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1930 in Braddock and was the daughter of deaf parents, the late Robert Doyle and Bertha Martha Fry. She was the wife of the late Robert Timothy Zeno, a Jewel T salesman and Merchant Marine, who passed away on July 4, 1966. Grace was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak, serving as the Church's Financial Officer for 17 years. She also was a waitress at Lion Heart Inn and Stan's Restaurant, and an Administrator for Maraodi Transfer and Storage.

 
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Patricia J. (Gastrock) Axelson

November 24, 2024 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Patricia J. (Gastrock) Axelson, 73, of West Mifflin entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Walden's View Personal Care, North Huntingdon. Born in Homestead, August 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Franklin L. and Hazel M. (Evans) Gastrock. Mrs. Axelson was a member of the Homeville Christian Church, West Mifflin and a retired cashier  of the Duquesne Village Foodland. Beloved wife of the late John A. Axelson, she is survived by a loving daughter, Heather D. Axelson (Joshua Carmino), a sister, Hazel (Joe) Kuzma and several nieces and nephews including Joe Kuzma Jr., Keith Kuzma, Dylan Kuzma, Savannah (Damein)  Kuzma and Chelsea Kuzma. In addition to her parents and husband she was also preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Gastrock Jr.

Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. on Sunday, November 24, 2024 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Shawn Mitchell on Monday, November 25, 2024 in the Homeville Christian Church at 11 A.M.. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills.

 
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Russell R. Walters Jr.

November 23, 2024 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Russell R. Walters Jr, age 77 of North Huntingdon died November 23, 2024, at his home. He was born January 23, 1947, in Monroeville, a son of the late Russell R. and Stella Cirallo Walters Sr. Prior to his retirement, Russell was employed as a millwright for Volkswagen. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a charter fishing captain. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy Daring Walters, a son, Russell Walters, daughter, Lisa Cubarney, three stepchildren, Jessica Zercher, Kristen Pritts and Richard Wigley, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, North Huntingdon PA in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com