June 08, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joan (Sinal) Rodabaugh, age 56, of Clarksburg, WV, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center. She was a former pharmacy technician. Born March 1, 1964 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Henry Sinal and the late Lottie Ann (Werner) Kerlin. She is survived by son, Joshua (Jessica) Rodabaugh of Port Vue; granddaughters, Bailee and Brianna; sister, Diann (Duane) Perhach of Forward Twp.; aunt, Karen Koontz of Monongahela; and companion, Jeremy Licata. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Adam Robinson. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 3-5 PM. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 08, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Denis Duffy, age 76, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully in his home on June 6, 2020. Denis left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was funny and sarcastic but also thoughtful, generous and kind. Denis could take an ordinary event and make it extraordinary by his eloquent writing. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Born February 22, 1944, in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late George and Charlotte (Dromm) Duffy. He is survived by his sister, Jane (Carlin Jacoby) Duffy of the state of California, and was the beloved “uncle” of the Jones family. Private arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condelences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 08, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Lena J. (Bellini) Mamajek, age 92, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2020. Born May 25, 1928, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Lini (Pascuizzo) Bellini and wife of the late John C. Mamajek.
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June 08, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Charles “Chuck” Zwingler Jr., 88, of Clairton passed on June 6th, 2020 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was born on May 2, 1932 the son of the late Charles and Emily Zwingler and brother to the late Loretta “Beezie” Barker and Harry “Luke” Bowen. He was a graduate of McKeesport Votech and retired from Hercules Chemical Corp in 1995. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army where he served with the 18th Airborne Corps Artillery. Chuck was an active member of Pine Run United Methodist Church. He served faithfully in just about every capacity and sang with the chancel choir for 60 years. He volunteered at Clairton Meals on Wheels at the Clairton Food Bank and was past president of the Clairton AARP 1612 where he sang with their Yankee Doodle Dandies. Chuck was a member of the Omni Masonic Lodge #582, American Legion Post #0075 and Steel Valley Lifespan. He enjoyed researching his ancestry, history, traveling, watching Pittsburgh sports and taking Sunday naps. Chuck was a friend to all and deeply loved his friends, family and community. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Lois Cochran Zwingler; his son, Charles (Luanne) Zwingler III of West Mifflin; his daughter, Deborah (Ronald) Lieberum of Elizabeth Township; and his grandchildren Amy (Brendan Coticchia) Lieberum, Charles Zwingler IV, John (Alexis) Zwingler and Ronald (Sarah) Lieberum Jr.; great-granddaughter Isabella; step grandchildren, Matthew (Suzy) Hickey and Amanda (Michael) Pippi; step-great grandchildren Brynlie, Emmett, Violet and Nora; sister-in-law Ruth Ulmer (the late William Ulmer); and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.in the SM FINNEY FUNERAL HOME 432 N 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home, to be followed by interment at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Funeral Home, Crematory & Arboretum. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memoriam of Charles Zwingler Jr. to Pine Run UMC at 901 N. Sixth Street., Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
June 06, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Ronald H. Livengood age 69, of West Mifflin, on June 5, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on September 28, 1950, he was the son of the late Nix & Jean (Odoski) Livengood. He was a retired mechanic from Carl’s Tree Service and he loved and cared for animals. He was the beloved husband of Bonnie (Linn) Livengood for 47 years. There is no visitation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.
June 06, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
William P. “Chip” Chobirko age 95, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne on June 5, 2020 at the Southwestern Veterans Center, Pittsburgh. Born in Duquesne on July 6, 1924, he was the son of the late John & Anna (Yuhas) Chobirko. He was a retired crane operator for over 40 years at U.S. Steel, Duquesne Works. He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII and received a purple heart. He enjoyed playing cards. He was the beloved husband for 58 years to the late Cecilia M. “Sis” (Bost) Chobirko. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Anna Ondrey, John Chobirko, George Chobirka, Emil Chobirko, Michael Chobirko, Daniel Chobirko, Charles Chobirko, Steve Chobirko, Julia Hoblak & Gerry Lindberg. He is survived by many loving nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 8 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery. His family would like to thank the staff at the Southwestern Veterans Center for their kind and compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwestern Veterans Center, 7060 Highland Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
June 05, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
NaDarrius Wayne Lundy, 15, son of Waynesha Monique Lundy, died May 27, 2020.
He was born on September 23, 2004.
“Dinkum” as he was affectionately known by family and friends, attended Duquesne Elementary School and was presently a student at West Mifflin Middle School. He enjoyed doing what most teenage boys do, playing video games in his free time. His favorite game was Fortnite. Dinkum also loved to sing and dance. He had a deep love for his family; his personality was golden.
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June 05, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Charles Young Powell, 72, son of the late Isaac and Rose Lee Powell, died June 1, 2020.
He was born on April 3, 1948, in Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of Duquesne High School and worked as a Laborer for U.S. Steel.
Charles, affectionately known as, “Charlie Boy,” was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who was above all passionate and proud of his family. He loved to eat; he especially enjoyed his daughters cooking. Such an avid football fan, his favorite pastime was watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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June 05, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia A. Jensen, age 80 of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in UPMC East. Born June 3, 1940 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Francis and Mildred (Herron) Brady. A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Patricia worked for Equibank, later National City Bank, in both McKeesport and the North Side of Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband Robert A. Jensen; her children David (Nikki) Jensen of Melbourne, FL, Pamela Scheib of Verona, Sue E. (Anthony) Brajdic of North Versailles, and Mary Lynn (Raymond) Baez of Rockledge, FL; her thirteen grandchildren: Michael, Derek, and Natalie Scheib, Nicole and Anthony Brajdic, Kaitlyn, Taylor, Caden, and Brady Jensen, and Rachel, Andrew, Thomas, and Jessica Baez; her two great-grandchildren Kylee Scheib and Cameron Hunter; her sister Cathy (Henry) Brethold of South Park; her brother Thomas (Janet) Brady of Boston, PA; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her sisters Mary Rita Brieck and Barbara Dranko.
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June 04, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Claire M. (Jenkins) Fekula, age 90, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at The Residence at Hilltop in Monongahela. She was a retired bookkeeer for the family business, Carl Fekula Inc. in Forward Twp., and a former employee for the Orphans Court in Pittsburgh. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church where she was very active and involved for many years, and was a member of the Elizabeth Women's Club. Born October 11, 1929 in East Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late George and Clara (Gwennup) Jenkins and wife of the late Carl Fekula. She is survived by sons, Donald H. (Connie) Weis of Virginia Beach, VA, Jeffrey G. (Julie) Weis of Corpus Christi, TX, Robert A. (Kathy) Weis of Forward Twp., and Carl P. (Denise) Fekula of Forward Twp.; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Levi) DeLeono, Nikki and Clair Weiss, Nick and Natalie Fekula, and Heather (Forrest) Corcoran; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Hailey Corcoran; also, nieces and nephews.
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June 04, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Alice J. Cochenour, age 89 of North Huntingdon and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in The Grove at Irwin. Born August 21, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter and one of fourteen children of the late William and Bella (Gasser) Felicetty. A former staffer with Drs. Herzog and Gioia, Alice was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and the Clairton Football Mothers. She was also a Democratic Party committeewoman in Clairton and a former member of the Ladies Guild of St. Clare Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Cochenour, Sr.; who passed away September 22, 1996, her children Thomas E. Cochenour, Jr. and Kathy Eastman; grandchildren Stephanie and Benjamin Szilvasi; great-granddaughter Kelliann Geyser; and eleven of her fourteen siblings. Alice is survived by her daughter Nancy Szilvasi of Beckley, WV; her son Charles Cochenour of Jefferson Hills, twelve grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; her sisters Carol (Ed) Thornton of Elizabeth and Mary Helen (Frank) Truszkowski of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.
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June 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Wilma S. Ultis, 68, of Irwin, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was born October 27, 1951 in Greensburg. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Ronn P. Ultis, daughters, Nina (Kunta) Fossett of Bristow, VA, Denise (Jeff) Keracher of Greensburg, and Diana McAllister of Turtle Creek, her sister and best friend, Katy Celio (Mark Yeskey) of Herminie, brother, David Shick of Lowber, grandchildren, Jesse, Sydney, Kyle, Taylor, Cyrus, Quentin, and nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Freda (Greagor) Shick, father and mother-in-law, Andy and Velma Ultis, daughter, Dawn Ultis, sister, Janice Lipski, brother, Johnny Shick.
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June 03, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
David E. Bahus age 54, of West Mifflin, on June 2, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport. Born on October 11, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of Elmer Bahus of West Mifflin and the late Geraldine “Gerry” (Falchetti) Bahus. Retired from Comcast, he was a former police officer in Whitaker Boro, Ocean City, MD, Hanover Twp., Clarion & Clairton. He enjoyed electronics, fishing, camping and tools. Besides his father, he is survived by his wife of 19 years, Lisa (Junstrom) Bahus. He was the brother of Robert “Bruce” Bahus; dog dad to Panda, Peanut & Pickle and late Neiko, Okien & Gizmo; brother-in-law of Shane Balbach & Kevin Campbell and Maryem Bahus; uncle of David R. (Shanyn) Bahus, Emily Bahus, Christopher Bahus, Julia Bahus, Jack Labryer, Raymond Labryer, and Ronald “Roo” Vahosky.
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June 03, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Louis P. Pavlack, Sr., age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Born October 24, 1946 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Helen (Sharpeta) Pavlack. A US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, Louis was a very hard working man who retired as a maintenance technician after fifty years at US Steel Clairton Works. He was also a member of the CFU Lodge #248 of Clairton and, in his spare time, loved to square dance and vacation to his lake house in Deep Creek. Louis is survived by his children Julie Hitchens of Ambridge, Louis P. (Lisa) Pavlack, Jr. of Jefferson Hills, and Brian (Danielle) Pavlack of Elizabeth; his grandchildren Megan (Brian) Plants, Jessica Hitchens, Cassie (Adam Zaborney) Pavlack, Justin (fiancee' Dawn Martis) Pavlack, Joshua Pavlack, and Farrah Pavlack; step-granddaughter Seneca Thompson; great-grandchildren Brock Plants and Brayden Zaborney; longtime companion Patricia Manko; brother Donald (Irene) Pavlack of Vienna, VA; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his siblings Richard Pavlack and Sylvia J. Costa.
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June 03, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Paul Burns, age 75, of North Versailles, died June 2, 2020, at home. Born April 8, 1945, in Blackpool, England, he was the son of the late Paul J.and Joan (Devitt) Burns, and the husband of Linda Lee (Mains) Burns.
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