Robert W. Baker
August 24, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael N. Kovalyak
August 23, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael N. Kovalyak, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Born February 28, 1940 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kovalyak. US Army Veteran and Reservist, Michael Mike worked in supermarkets all his life, starting in Clairton at the former A & P and then retiring from Bartolotta’s as an assistant manager in their Glassport and Duquesne stores. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers George, Paul,. and Dr. John Kovalyak. Michael is survived by his siblings Betty Trepanowski of White Oak, Mary Zaken of Elizabeth, Ann Chargo of St. Petersburg, FL, Joseph Kovalyak of Palm Coast, FL, and James Kovalyak of Easley, SC; and also several nieces and nephews.
Harry H Holmes, Jr.
August 23, 2020 |
By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home
Harry H. Holmes, Jr.
Age 67, of Dravosburg, on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Beloved husband and best friend of 32 years to Kathy (Sinay) Holmes;
Devoted father of Maria (Mike) Velardo, Matthew (Sara) Holmes and Garrett
Holmes; son of the late Harry H. Sr. and Carolyn (Leger) Holmes; brother of the late Dennis, Carol, Jerry and Kenny Holmes.
Carolyn M. Haywood
August 23, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Carolyn M. Haywood, age 80, of McKeesport, died August 21, 2020, at Riverside Care Center of McKeesport. Born July 8, 1940, in East McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Ethel M. (Johnson) Hurst.
Constance "Connie" Yarris
August 22, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Constance “Connie” “Looch” Yarris, age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born January 10, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Donald H. and Eleanor (Lidner) Simmen. Connie was a parent involvement specialist with the Allegheny County Head Start Program, Executive Director with Mon-Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Board Member with Allegheny County Regional Asset District (RAD), and a Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway Agency in Caste Village. She is survived by her husband Harold “Bud” Yarris; daughters; Valarie (Erick Gaither) Becker of Pleasant Hills and Susan Reid of Tampa Bay, FL; grandchildren Sheri, Brandi, Sydney, Seth, Matthew, Tim and Julianna; five great-grandchildren; and one 1 great-great-granddaughter. Besides her parents, Connie is preceded in death by her son John D. Yarris and granddaughter Jessica Yarris.
Dennis J. Holmes
August 22, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dennis J. Holmes, age 68, of McKeesport, died Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on June 6, 1952 and is the son of the late Harry H. and Carolyn L. Leger Holmes.
Rita J. Karnash
August 22, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Rita J. Karnash, 89, of Glassport died Aug. 22, 2020. She is the daughter of the late William and Mary Blakley and beloved wife of the late Valentine Karnash. She is survived by daughters Donna Nolder of Glassport, Carol (Robert) Dandar of North Versailles and Valerie (Ron) Benoit of Glassport; son David (Cindy) Karnash of Glassport; also 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother William Blakley and sisters Catherine Margolotti, Marcella "Icie" Synkowksi and Joyce Walters. Rita was a member of the Glassport Senior Citizens and the Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. The family would like to send a special thank you to Southerwestern Nursing Home for the excellent care given to their mom.
Karl Richard Laurin
August 22, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Karl Richard Laurin, age 81, of White Oak, died on August 10, 2020.
Kathy Peters
August 21, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Kathy Peters, age 72, of North Versailles, PA, died Thursday, August 20, 2020. She was born in Scranton, PA, on June 20, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Lester and Mary Reese Davis. She is the loving wife of Richard Peters of 39 years. She was a devoted member, Sunday School teacher and Deacon of Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak.
She graduated as an RN from Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA where she worked as a head nurse in the Cardiac Care Unit. Last fall, she enjoyed attending her 50th Nursing School Reunion. After her marriage, she moved to North Versailles and worked for many years for Family Home Health Services before a stroke forced her to retire. Several medical problems hit her after her stroke, but never stopped her. She loved to cook, read, and travel with Rich to B&B's all across the country.
Ronald E. Stebick
August 21, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Ronald E. Stebick, age 80, of Liberty Borough, died August 21, 2020, at LGAR Health & Rehabilitation Center of Turtle Creek. Born October 27, 1939, in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Drost) Stebick and the husband of Lee N. (Shevke) Stebick for over 51 years.
William James Ferree
August 21, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary "Metzi" Rogers
August 21, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary “Metzi” Rogers, age 96, of N. Huntingdon, formerly of Munhall, passed away at home in the comfort of her family, on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on Jan. 5, 1924 and is the daughter of the late Edmund and Esther Young Rogers.
Charles E. Lehman, Sr.
August 20, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Charles 'Chuck" E. Lehman, Sr., age 71 of Clairton and formerly of both Gulfport, MS and Saucier, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 31, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Charles B. and Mildred "Lucille" (Stewart) Lehman. A graduate of Clairton High School and a member of Wilson Presbyterian Church in Clairton, Charles worked as a meat cutter, field merchandiser, and manager of both of those departments for Kroger in Mississippi and Thorofare in Pittsburgh.
Joseph T. Golik
August 20, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph T. Golik, age 82, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at home. He was a retired steelworker at Glassport Foundry and was a former bus driver for 25 years with the Elizabeth Forward School District. He loved golfing, bowling and stock car racing, and was a member of Youghiogheny Masonic Lodge No. 583. Born January 4, 1938 in Glassport, he was a son of the late Joseph M. and Sophia P. (Haupt) Golik. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Phyllis J. (Keilbach) Golik; daughters, Tammi (Harry) Opfer and Sandy Anderson; sons, Tom (Lynn) Golik and Tim (Kim) Golik; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Anna Mae Roberts
August 20, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Anna Mae (Petras) Roberts, age 97, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Baldwin Health Center. She retired as an administrative assistant at St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp., where she was also a member. Born May 27, 1923 in Glassport, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Lucas) Petras and wife of late Joseph E. Roberts. She is survived by daughters, Kathleen Jones of Glassport and Mary Jean (Doug) Winkler of South Park; grandchildren, John Roberts, Jr., Marianne Lassige, William Travis, Heather Travis-Ruggier, and Gregg, Scott, David and Mark Winkler; 11 great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews.
