Earl S. Farmer
June 28, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Richard Poplawski
June 28, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Richard Poplawski, age 67, of North Versailles, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on November 20, 1953, he was the son of the late Alvin Poplawski and Eleanor Moran Rusnak. He is survived by his partner, Shauna Whipple of North Versailles; children, Aaron (Chloe) Whipple of Verona, Lindsey (John) Quear of Irwin and Kyle (Sam) Whipple of North Versailles; grandchildren, Cam and Millie; brother, Raymond (Elaine) Poplawski of Monroeville; aunt, Millie Moran of West Homestead and uncle, Eddie Moran of Muncie, IN; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Funeral service will take place at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Robert Seeman officiating. Interment will follow at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cemetery, West Mifflin.
Robert "Bob" P. Hanicak
June 28, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kelly A. Estok
June 27, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Kelly A. Estok, age 60, of Duquesne, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday, June 26, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on May 22, 1961 and is the daughter of Suellen Lotz of Tampa, Florida and the late Andrew Bartko, Sr.
Ruth E. Hershey
June 27, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ruth E. Hershey, 96, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born April 27, 1925 in Clairton, a daughter of the late Richard and Bertha (Stevens) Stokes. Before Ruth was married she was a secretary for Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh and a member of the Westinghouse Chorus. After she was married she became an Avon consultant for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Hershey, infant sister, Jean Doris Stokes, and brother, Richard Stokes. She is survived by her son, Thomas Hershey and his wife, Joanne; daughter, Virginia Toretti and her husband, Richard; sister, Janet Dvorznak; grandchildren, Shelley (Phillip) Surgent, Scott Toretti, Sara (James) Wadsworth, Tara (Steven) Saunders, Ryan Hershey; great-grandchildren, Charles and Elizabeth Saunders and Abby and Emma Wadsworth. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Patricia A. Wheaton
June 26, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Patricia A. Wheaton, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born September 30, 1947 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late John and Olga (Petrosko) Lazar. Prior to her retirement, Patricia was a welfare caseworker for the state of Pennsylvania. She enjoyed golfing, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and always giving of herself to others especially family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Claude Wheaton; daughter, Jennifer James and her husband, Richard; son, Tom Wheaton and his wife, Kara; identical twin sister, Pauline (Jim) Saxman, sister, Mary Ann (Joe) Hart; brother, John (Cindy) Lazar; grandchildren, Gage, Gunner and Grady; and her beloved Yorkie, Maggie. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pet Adoption League / Adopt A Pet - Yukon, PA, www.petadoptionleague.org. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Louise E. Kemble
June 25, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kenneth Hoetzlein
June 25, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Mary R. Sabol
June 24, 2021 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Mary R. (Spirnak) Sabol, 94, of West Mifflin, died peacefully on Tuesday June 22, 2021, in Dumfries, VA., at the home of her daughter, Marian. Born August 30, 1926, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Balogac) Spirnak. Mary was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin. For many years Mary was involved in Parish activities working in the kitchen with everything from fish fries, and funeral repast to baking ceregi. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Sabol, and is survived by two daughters, Marian (Michael) Gross of Virginia and Audrey (Frank) Steiner of West Mifflin, a brother, Raymond (Marie) Spirnak of Munhall and a sister, Eleanor (Late Thomas "Tim") Marcinko of Whitaker, four grandchildren, Eugene Sabol, Rachael (Bill) Fike, Caitlin Steiner (Matthew Kanczes), Bethany Steiner, and four great grandchildren, Aiden and Ashton Fike, and Laura and Caroline Kanczes; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Sabol and a grandson, Jonathan Steiner.
Kenneth “Kenny” Anthony Buckman
June 24, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Kenneth “Kenny” Anthony Buckman, 58, was born on November 8, 1962, in McKeesport, PA to loving parents Dorothy Buckman Moody and the late Danny Howard. Kenny departed his earthly life on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his home in Clairton, PA, and is now happily present with the Lord.
Kenny was educated in the Clairton, PA and Washington, DC Public School systems. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force. Kenny was a man of many talents and was not afraid to immerse himself into exploring his diverse interests. He was a tenor in a singing group, a bodybuilder, and for a short time tried his hand at construction. He even sold specialty vacuums, where he would eagerly visit customers in their homes and personally demonstrate the machines’ capabilities.
A common thread in Kenny’s pursuits was his love of people and his commitment to service. He worked as an EMT with the Clairton Medical Ambulance and was intent on making an impact by helping to save lives. He also served as an orderly at Jefferson Hill, PA Hospital, where he was a favorite among the elderly patients. He would tell them stories, read the books and Bible scriptures, and would sometimes sing their favorite hymns.
Over the years, Kenny became an avid cook, and would eventually channel this passion into a lasting career. He attended and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh, PA, and from there worked as a professional chef for numerous restaurants, hotels, and private clients. Kenneth had a kind heart, a friendly smile, and was willing to go the extra mile for those in need. Even as he strived to make life better for himself, there was nothing that Kenny was too proud to do to help others.
Paula A. Shufran
June 23, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Paula A Shufran, age 63, of North Versailles, passed away shortly after midnight on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from complications due to pneumonia. She was born in McKeesport on September 13, 1957 and is the daughter of the late Stephen and Wilda G. McGonigal Shufran.
Wonnetah R. Janosik
June 23, 2021 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Wonnetah R. Janosik, 84, of Celebration FL, died June 21, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Minnie Janosik. She is survived by her son Michael (Carol) Mavilla; sister Dolly (Harvey Amoroso) Andersen; brother Bill (Peggy) Janosik; niece Dawn Barrett and nephews Robert Andersen, James Andersen, William Janosik and Michael Janosik. She was preceded in death by her brothers Gene Janosik and Eddie Janosik and nephew John Andersen. Wonnetah was a graduate of Carlow College and a retired telecommunication specialist for Westinghouse; an active member of Celebrators and a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Celebration, FL. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Pa on Sun. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Mon. at 10:00 am at Holy Name Church. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Francis "Fran" Patrick
June 23, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Francis “Fran” Patrick passed away suddenly on Friday, June 18th, 2021. He was born on January 11, 1944 in Clairton, PA, and is the son of the late Frank and Lila Thomas Patrick. Fran resided and raised his family in Dravosburg, PA, then in November of 2020 Fran achieved his goal of retiring in Florida with his wife, Regina, and his son, Addam and his family.
He was an electrical designer by trade and had a superior work ethic. He was a junior fire fighter and a lifelong member of Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 40 years and was past Grand Knight of Council 4210 Duquesne/West Mifflin, past Faithful Navigator of the Stephen P. Parry Assembly and District Treasurer of Master Sean Petriscko.
Flora Evelyn (Castro) Klein
June 23, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Flora Evelyn (Castro) Klein, 87, of White Oak, formerly of Port Vue, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was born May 26, 1934 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Fulks) Castro. She was the wife of the late Curtis H. Klein who passed away November 9, 2002. Flora was a longstanding member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak. She was a homemaker, worked at Johnston the Florist, and was active with the Girl Scouts, Port Vue Athletic Association, South Allegheny Football Boosters, Cub Scout Den Mom, and the Pastels Bowling League. She was also an Amateur Artist and was a member of the McKeesport Artist Guild. She loved nature and enjoyed watching the birds, squirrels, chipmunks, turkey, rabbits, fox and deer in her backyard.
Richard Michael Martchek
June 23, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Richard Michael Martchek, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Vista Springs Quail Highlands Assisted Living in Concord, OH. He was born August 3, 1936 in Braddock, the son of the late Michael and Anna (Fialkovich) Martchek. Prior to his retirement, Richard was a slab mill maintenance worker for US Steel Edgar Thompson Works and an electrician. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Germany from 1959-1962 and a member of Saints Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church. Richard loved to tinker around his home, working on his cars, feeding the birds and animals and enjoyed being around people. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Morgart) Martchek. He is survived by his daughter, Louise Sullivan and her husband, Ken; and 2 grandchildren, Kathleen Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan and his fiancee Kristen. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192 or on-line www.hospicewr.org., or an animal shelter of your choice. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank Vista Springs and Hospice for their unspeakable kindness and care.
