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September 05, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Savoy Jimi "Slick" Brown, age 19 of Duquesne, died on September 3, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA. on September 3, 2001. Savoy is the son of George E. Brown Jr. and Melonie V. Bradley.
September 05, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
JoAnn S. Robbins, age 92, of North Versailles, died September 3, 2020, at UPMC Mercy. Born December 22, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Martha (Vought) Robley and the wife of the late Dr. Joseph L. Robbins, II.
September 05, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Anna E. (Bodnar) Denne age 95, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on September 4, 2020 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. Born in Duquesne on September 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Steve & Mary (Kalinak) Bodnar. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish-St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak and a former member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne where she was the former past president and treasurer of their Confraternity of Christian Mothers & Guild, a past money counter and church volunteer. She was also a past volunteer at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, past volunteer at St. Joseph Library and was an avid reader. She was the beloved wife of the late Clarence P. “Gunner” Denne; mother of Mary Ann (Charles) Vincenzini of White Oak, Patricia (Paul) Felentzer of North Huntingdon, and Ronald (Carol) Denne of West Mifflin; grandmother of Jason Felentzer, Brian Felentzer, Theresa (Brian) Evans, Michelle (Tim) Taylor, Amy (Brian) Hartz, Eric (Ashley) Denne, Kristin (John) Tallent, Lindsey (Josh) McCullough and the late Justin Denne; great grandmother of Nathan & Elizabeth Hartz, Matthew & Zachary Taylor, Noah & Mason Felentzer, Katelyn & Madelyn Evans, Mia & Madison Denne and Kara Tallent. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Mary Madaras, Thomas Pollak, Steve Bodnar, Nicholas Bodnar, John Bodnar and Andrew Bodnar. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Angela Merici Church on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., with the Rev. Kevin Dominik officiating, assisted by Deacon Dale DiSantos. Everyone Please Meet at Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne Home, 685 Angela Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601. Arrangements by MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne. 412-466-3300
September 05, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
September 05, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
September 04, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Ronald E. "Rip" Rybka, age 84, of Port Vue, died September 2, 2020, at home. Born May 22, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Casper and Sofia (Osolinski) Rybka and the husband of Cheryl A. (Halvaty) Rybka for over 54 years.
September 04, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Lawrence Jeffrey Holden, age 64, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1955 and is the son of the late John Leslie and Rebecca Link Holden.
September 03, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Catherine Marie “Kay” Ponsonby age 91, formerly of McKeesport and West Newton, passed away on September 2, 2020 at Kane Community Living Center, Ross Twp. Born in Duquesne on August 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Paul & Jennie (Marino) Guglielmo. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church, a homemaker, avid reader, an amazing cook and an excellent baker. She was the beloved wife, for 60 years, of the late Craig Ponsonby Sr; mother of Craig (Kathryn Barvinchak) Ponsonby Jr. of Cape Canaveral, FL, Mark Ponsonby of Gibsonia and Felicia (Edward) Czapor of North Huntingdon; grandmother of Shana (John) Mackie, Rebecca Ponsonby, Lindsay (Tony) Kerzmann, Markie (Ken) Jones, Lauren (Kurt) Karcher, Marisa (Chad) Hirsh, and Brian Czapor; great grandmother of Noah, Madison and Logan Mackie, Holden and Juliet Kerzmann, Kennedy Jones and Harper Grace Karcher; sister of Rosemarie Budai of West Newton and the late Tony (wife Nancy survives) Guglielmo of Dravosburg; brother-in-law Paul Ponsonby of Port Vue and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, McKeesport, followed by a burial in New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, visitation will be limited to 25 people in the funeral home at one time and masks must be worn. 
September 02, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Chastity M. Routt, age 27, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. She was born December 28, 1992, in Farmville, VA. She is survived by her daughter, Atlas Valenti of White Oak; mother, Victoria Routt of Elizabeth; sister, Kelsey Routt of Jefferson Hills; niece, Cali Dooley of Elizabeth; maternal grandmother, Vicki Fazekas of Elizabeth; maternal grandfather, Alex Fazekas of Virginia; and uncle, Zachary Fazekas of Elizabeth. She had a beautiful soul, both creative and captivating. She was a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed and dearly remembered by all who knew her. Friends and family will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, September 4, 2020, from 2-4 PM and 6 PM until the time of service at 7 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jude Urso officiating. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to 25 people at any given time inside the funeral home. Guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
September 02, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Ruby Jackson, 92, died Aug. 30, 2020.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery & Mausoleum, 1301 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles Twp.
September 02, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Gerald T. Likar, 81, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday September 1, 2020, at home. Jerry worked his entire working life for the family business Likar Roofing of North Versailles.
He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon, and was a loving man who enjoyed being around his family. He was a son of the late John L. Sr. and Constance (Winslow) Likar and was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Ruth A. (McSteen) Likar and a brother John L. Likar Jr. He is survived by his children Teresa Griffiths and her husband Jim, Kathy Parry and her husband Jerry, and Gerald W. Likar all of North Huntingdon; his former daughter in law Carla Likar; his grandchildren, Kimberly (Joseph) Kiraly, Paul (Amanda) Griffiths, Megan (Eric) Lipp, Natalie Parry (fiancé Josh Miller) and Corbin and Izabelle Likar; his great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Tyler, Jayce, and Vivian; a brother Vincent (Iris) Likar; a sister in law Janis Likar; also nieces and nephews.
September 02, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Shirley A. Noll, 87, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was born January 24, 1933 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late J. William and Helen (Semcoski) Gates, Sr. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and had worked for the former King and Keeney Oil Co. in Boston. She is survived by her husband, Gerald H. Noll, brother-in-law, Donald (Barbara) Noll of West Mifflin, and nieces and nephews.
September 02, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary M. (Miele) Helfmann, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 29, 1943 in Braddock, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony Mylo and Mary (Wallace) Miele. Prior to her retirement, Mary was a floor manager for Walmart and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, reading on her Kindle, playing computer games, attending high school plays and dining with her friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman F. Helfmann; brothers, Anthony (Eileen) Miele, Raymond Miele, David (partner, Dorothy) Miele, Robert (Danielle) Miele and Armand Miele. She is survived by her son, Todd and his wife, Kelly; two daughters Tracie Helfmann, Toni Kunselman and her husband, Erik; two grandsons, Joshua (Jessica) and Tyler Helfmann; and two grand dogs EmmyLou (Harris) Kunselman and Waylon (Jennings) Kunselman. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A blessing service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Entombment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. A courtesy of wearing a mask is requested. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
September 01, 2020 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Virginia A. Piper-Fitzroy, 70, of East McKeesport died Sunday, August 30, 2020. Daughter of the late Gerald and Rebecca Piper. Beloved wife of Robert Fitzroy. Loving mother of Dwyer ( Beth Ann) Lynch, Gerald (Nicole) Lynch, David (Diana) Lynch, and Jake (Melanie) Fitzroy. Dear Grandmother of Harmon Lynch, Jamisen Fitzroy, Avery Fitzroy, Logan Fitzroy, and Nicolas Lynch. Sister of Henry (Ruth) Piper and John (Penny) Piper. Also numerous nieces, nephews, and the very large extended family whom love Virginia dearly.
September 01, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Phyllis L. Bryant, beloved daughter of the late Rocinlus and Bertha Johnson Young, was born on September 1, 1947, in Elizabeth, PA. Mrs. Bryant departed this life on August 27, 2020, joining her loved ones who preceded her in death: husband, William Bryant, son, Darnell M. Johnson, stepson, Johnnie Payton, stepdaughter, Catherine Andrews, siblings, Duane Young, Yvonne Young, Loretta Butler, Marion Carter, Toni Rosser-Booker, Donald and Ronald Young.
Phyllis is survived by her three daughters, Tasha (Sam) Johnson-Phelps of McKeesport, Tamera Bryant of White Oak, Kera Bryant of McKeesport; 12 grandchildren; Lanisha Foster (Travis), Janai, Donte’ia, Tyjuan (Shawree), Taj L. Johnson, Rosheeda, Khaleel, Kyla, Kalan, Kalista Bryant, LaRita and Raymond Jenkins; 7 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Barbara Ann (Al) Lawrence, Deborah Young, Renee Davis, all of Detroit, Denise Whatley of Charlotte, NC; two brothers, Charles and Robert Young of McKeesport; two sisters-in-law, Princess Young, Sandra Young; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
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