May 04, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Marianne C. Lewonas, age 75 of Clairton, passed away at home on Monday, May 4, 2020. Born August 2, 1944 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Anna (Balaban) Duymic. A devout and attending member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Marianne worked for many years at Kaufmann's (later Macy's) in Century III Mall, later working as a greeter at Sam's Club, all in West Mifflin. She was also very proud of her Croatian heritage, shown with her involvement and past-presidency in the Duquesne Junior Tamburitzans and membership in the CFU Lodge #248, Clairton. Most importantly, she was a focused and loving mother and grandmother...until her great-grandchildren came along. Besides her parents, Marianne was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Kenneth Lewonas, who passed away on September 26, 2013, and her brother Matthew (Natalie) Duymic. She is survived by her children Lea (Scott) Smith of Pleasant Hills and David (Kimberly) Lewonas of Elizabeth; her grandchildren Rachel (Michael) Piscitelli and Meagan Lewonas; her great-grandchildren Gianna and Lorenzo Piscitelli; and also nieces and nephews.
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May 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Caroline Jane Hilsen, 80, of Port Vue, passed away, Sunday, May 3, 2020 at home. She was born October 12, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Leonard Young and Caroline Jane (Haberman) Morris. She was a member of the former St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Vue.
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May 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Harry Steven Beckowitz, 86, of Lincoln Borough, passed away, Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born August 14, 1933 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Steven and Ann (Vodhanel) Beckowitz. Harry attended the Boston United Methodist Church, New Hope assembly, and Fellowship Alliance. He was proprietor of the former Harry's Place in Elizabeth Township and was previously a Draftsman. He was a US Army Veteran , a former Boy Scout Leader and a former volunteer fireman in Lincoln Borough. He was a graduate of Penn State University.
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May 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marlene A. Corazzelli, 84, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2020 at home. She was born November 12, 1935 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Fey) Runge. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Corazzelli, Charlie Hass and Otto J. Silverman. She was a member of Mary, Mather of God Church (St. Angela site) in White Oak and was a graduate of the former Divine Redeemer School in Elizabeth Township.
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May 04, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Marlene A. Potemra, age 81 of Cheswick and formerly of Elizabeth Twp. and Lexington, OK, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 in UPMC Shadyside. Born February 3, 1939 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Veronica (Hytovik) Baran. A member of both St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and Our Lady of Victory Parish in Harwick, Marlene worked at nursing homes as a social services director, mostly at Lexington Nursing Home in Oklahoma. She is survived by her husband Thomas S. Potemra; her children Cynthia (William, III) Spade of Cheswick, Thomas A. Potemra of Norman, OK, and Steven G. (Tina) Potemra of Purcell, OK; grandchildren Amanda (Christopher) Mulcahey of Naples, FL, William , IV and Michael Spade, both of Pittsburgh, Tiffany (Franklin) Stuck of Norman, OK, Kyle Marie Potemra of Cass City, MI, James Nauman of Shawnee, OK, Matthew and Jesse Nauman of Byers, OK, and Michelle (Matthew) Calvert of Tuttle, OK; great-grandchildren Colin and Andrew Mulchaey, Isaac Stuck, Kayden and Ethan Etter, Olivia and Jackson Nauman, and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marlene is preceded in death by her brother George Baran and her granddaughter Leeann Potemra.
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May 04, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Noma Faye (West) Mochtyak passed away May 3, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael J. Mochtyak (April 7, 2020) and her son Michael J. Mochtyak, as well as her parents Earl and Lena West and brother Earl Francis West. Faye loved being a stay at home mom and raising her daughters and was the owner of the Americanettes Marching Corp. with her husband. She is survived by her daughters Denise (Terry) Skelley and Darlene (Jim) Behanna; grandchildren Tara (Doug) Czekaj, Roy (Angela) Behanna, Brett (Rachel) Skelley, Kristy (Joe) Behanna and Evan (Michelle) Skelley; also 4 great grandchildren. Her daughters would like to express their thanks to Three Rivers Hospice for their compassionate care given to both their parents, especially Rachel, Ellen and Kelly. There will be no visitation due to Faye's request. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
May 03, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Frank J. “Skip” Krien, 86, of White Oak, died peacefully Saturday, May 2, 2020, in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born April 08, 1934, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Frank M. & Irene (Tretyak) Krien. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Glenda J (Drye) Krien and son Jeffery G Krien.
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May 03, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Denise V. Mitchell, age 62, of McKeesport, formerly of Penn Hills, died April 30, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 4, 1958, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of Otis Wesley and the late Ina Mae (Stewart) Wesley, and the wife of Edward Mitchell.
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May 02, 2020 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Philip Stewart Slaugh, on May 1, 2020, age 88, son of the late William Edward and Pearl Schiffer Slaugh, brother of the late Lawrence Andrew Slaugh. Survived by wife Carolyn Ferguson Slaugh and son Donald William Slaugh. Philip was a graduate of what is now Carnegie Mellon University with three degrees in music and education. A retired music teacher with the West Mifflin Area School District, he was a member and past president of the Pittsburgh Musicians Union. Phil played string bass with the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Ballet Orchestra, and many church and community concerts, especially the McKeesport Symphony. Due to the pandemic there will be no visitation, and private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or to the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Homestead in care of Lisa Toth, 517 Brierly Lane, Munhall, PA 15120. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132.
May 01, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Anna M. Borkowski, 94, of Glassport, died peacefully at the home of her daughter Monica and son-in-law, Joseph Gatchie on April 30,2020. She was born Jan. 4, 1926 in Taylor, Pa. Daughter of the late Joseph and Susan (Falatko) Super. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Borkowski. She was preceded in death by her brother Monsignor Joseph Super and sister Susan Vitullo. Anna is survived by her daughter Monica (Joseph) Gatchie of Glassport, Pa, Joseph (Peggy) Borkowski of Boyers, Pa, John (Joni) Borkowski of Port Vue, Pa and Edward (the late Karen) Borkowski of Stanhope, NJ; also 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Anna worked during WWII at National Tube McKeesport and Christy Park McKeesport. She was co-owner of Super's Beauty Shop with her sister Sue in Glassport. In 1973, Anna worked for Equibank's proof department in McKeesport. She was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish in Glassport, Christian Mothers Society and Rosary Society. We would like to give a special thanks to Gallagher Hospice for their kind, compassionate and loving care. Also, a special thank you to Theresa and her team at Senior Care McKeesport. Due to the strict guidelines we must adhere to at this crucial time, visitation will be private. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gallagher Hospice, 1370 Washington Pike, Pa 15017.
May 01, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
David E. Nilson, 89, of Greenock died at his home Thursday, April 30, 2020, with family at his side.
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May 01, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
John L. Fait, 62, of West Mifflin, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Jefferson Hills. Born in Pittsburgh, March 23, 1958, he was the son of Madeline (Belovich) Fleegle and the late Richard L. Fait. Mr. Fait was a retired mechanic for the Port Authority of Allegheny County and a member of the Mifflin Social Club, West Mifflin. Besides his mother he is survived by a son, Stephen (Alisha) Fait, a brother, Dwight R. Fait, and a granddaughter, Emma G. Fait.
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April 30, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Eleanor E. Zappa, age 91, formerly of Liberty Borough, died Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Florida. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 5, 1928 and is the daughter of the late John and Julia Takacs Rozgonyi. Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband Carl R. Zappa, Sr., and son Carl R. Zappa, Jr.
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April 30, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Virginia A. "Gidge" Grese, age 85, of Port Vue, died April 27, 2020, at home. Born February 19, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Muha) Traczynski and the wife of Samuel Grese.
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April 30, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Adele Marie Webb, 89, died April 23, 2020. Some called her Del and others Ms. Webb, but all knew her as a loving, generous force of nature despite her often quiet demeanor.
Adele Webb was a New Orleans, La., native who migrated north to Clairton, Pa., to raise her family. She met her husband English Webb Jr., while he was studying at Xavier University School of Pharmacology. English and Adele married May 13, 1950 and was married for 66 years. Adele is survived by three sons, English, Joseph, Isaac and three daughters, Alita, Julie and Treena.
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