July 14, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph E. DeChicchis, age 96, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital in the company of his beloved wife and eldest child. He retired as a Command Pilot of the U.S. Air Force at the rank of Lt. Colonel, having flown "the Hump" during World War II (China-Burma-India), with subsequent combat service during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a former Director of Operations at the Pittsburgh Air Base and a former Wing Commander of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol.
A member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp., he retired as a local area builder, having founded Joseph E. DeChicchis & Co. and J&E Building, and he was also the founder of J&E Rentals. Born December 26, 1923 in Painesville, Ohio, he was the eldest child of the late Caesar and Jennie (Perifano) DeChicchis.
Read More
July 14, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Albert G. Estochin, Jr., age 47 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at home.
Born October 31, 1972 in McKeesport, he is the son of Albert G. Estochin, Sr. of Baldwin and Bonnie (Churchfield) Estochin, with whom he resided. A certified electrician, Albert will be remembered as a generous and loving man who was loved in turn by all. Albert got along with everyone, and everyone got along with Albert. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister Tracy Kostovnik of West Homestead; his girlfriend Angela Kutrek of North Huntingdon; his step-siblings Donna Estochin, Kim McFarland, and George Estochin; and also nieces and nephews.
Read More
July 13, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Kimberly A. Kaskin, age 58 of Glassport, passed away at home on Monday, July 13, 2020. Born July 1, 1962 in Braddock, she was a daughter of Joanne (Geletko) Kaskin of Clairton and the late William J. Kaskin.
A cook at the Terrace Garden Restaurant in Clairton, besides her mother, Kimberly is also survived by her children Misty (Dave Forrester) Laverick of Liberty Borough and Olivia and Shane Goodrum, both of Clairton; her grandchildren Brooklyn, Josephine, Davae, and Destini Forrester and Cassius Gardner; her sisters Jennifer (Rick) Scott of Stroudsburg and Kristin Kaskin of Long Island, NY; her special friend Arnold Ackerman of Glassport; and also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Read More
July 13, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Frances J. Grunwald, age 75, of Belle Vernon, died on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Quality Life Services in Markleysburg, PA. Born September 25, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Walchok Grunwald.
Read More
July 13, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Helen Marie Piccola, 52, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born January 7, 1968 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of Elizabeth (Costello) McCorkle of Port St. Lucie, FL, and the late Daniel Kendrick. She was raised by her grandparents, the late Ray and Helen Costello of Greenfield. Helen was a Payroll Manager and worked for Roman Bistro in Forest Hills. She had previously worked for the City of Pittsburgh and the Central Blood Bank.
Read More
July 13, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Helen “Sis” E. (Patterson) Kalkbrenner, age 80, of East McKeesport, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born November 29, 1939 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late John and Lola Patterson.
She worked for over 45 years at American General Insurance Company before retiring. “Sis” was always happy and telling jokes. She enjoyed camping, shopping and spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Robert N. Patterson.
She is survived by her husband James Kalkbrenner; and nieces and nephews.
Read More
July 12, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Steven J. Seeman age 90, of Duquesne, on July 11, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport.
Born in Braddock on February 12, 1930, he was the son of the late John & Agnes (O’Masta) Seeman. He served in the Army as a firefighter during World War II, worked as a welder in the fabrication industry, was a member of St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening and making violins. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Shigo) Seeman; father of Curtis (Sharon) Seeman of Duquesne, Christopher Seeman of Duquesne, Craig (Deborah) Seeman of Belle Vernon and Monica Shultz of Duquesne; grandfather of Brittney Shultz, Jonathan Shultz, Dayna Seeman and Jenna Seeman; brother of John “Red” Seeman Jr., late Richard Seeman, late Paul Seeman, late Beverley Bickus, late Lawrence “Larry” Seeman and late Kenneth Seeman.
Read More
July 12, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Patricia Helen (Samuel) Morra, age 81, of White Oak, passed peacefully into the Lord's hands on July 11, 2020. Born February 4, 1939, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Balcerik) Samuel and the wife of the late Frank Morra. She was a Preschool Aide for the Pittsburgh Board of Education for 35 years. Once she retired, she took care of her grandsons so that her daughter could continue to work. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother.
Read More
July 12, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Celestine J. "Tina" Mowery, age 56, of McKeesport, died July 5, 2020, at home. Born April 14, 1964, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Betty (Hockenberry) Obies and the wife of Kenneth L. "Kennie" Mowery.
Read More
July 12, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Francis “Jack” McCombs passed away on April 22, 2019 at his home in Alachua, Fla., with his sister and companion by his side.
Jack was born Feb. 23, 1932 in McKeesport, Pa., the son of Frank and Gladys McCombs of Versailles, Pa. He graduated from McKeesport High School in 1950.
Jack graduated from Kiski Prep School second in class and received athletic awards in five sports. He was admitted to Brown University in Providence, R.I., but decided that a liberal arts degree would not assist him in future
endeavors, and so he transferred to the University of Miami where he majored in aviation and graduated in 1956.
Read More
July 11, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Howard E. Robb, age 92, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Mohawk Valley Health System. He was a retired crane operator for Fisher Body in West Mifflin and a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed flying and building remote control airplanes. He loved traveling with his wife in their Airstream and was a former president of the Airstream Club. Born January 20, 1928 in Floreffe, he was a son of the late William A. and Goldie M. (Sesher) Robb and husband of the late Barbara A. (O'Dell) Robb. He is survived by a son, Richard A. (Melinda) Robb of Vernon Center, NY; grandchildren, Kasey Robb of Binghamton, NY, Nashua R. Robb of Vernon Center, NY and Eric (Dani) Kegel of Harvest, AL. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Jean Stadmueller. Private services and burial at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
July 11, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
James M. Minarchin, age 77, of Dauberville, Pa., formerly of White Oak, died July 10, 2020 at the Hershey Medical Center. He was born March 26, 1943 in Duquesne, Pa., a son of the late Michael and LaVerne Pilcher Minarchin. James was a member of the Glad Tidings Church, Wyomissing, Pa. Prior to his retirement he was employed as an outside machinist at Carpenter Technology and formerly employed by U.S. Steel in Duquesne. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force stationed in Korea. Jim enjoyed bike riding and was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren . He was an avid sports enthusiast who loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Robert Minarchin. He is survived by his wife, Bonita Wiles Minarchin; three daughters, Lori Gergley (Ronald), Lisa Minarchin, Linda Werner; one sister Sharon Patrick; 7 grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Seth, Angelina, Madison, Riley, Ariana; 5 great-grandchildren, Jayce, Aiden, Xander, Roman and Colton. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment 2:30 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Park. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
July 11, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Rosemarie A. Glunt, age 72, of Greensburg, formerly of McKeesport, died July 9, 2020, at Golden Heights Personal Care Home of Irwin. Born February 11, 1948, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Bernadine (Jaskolski) Denicola and the wife of the late William Glunt.
Read More
July 10, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
[image file="2020-07/nancy-tascarella.jpg" ]]
NANCY TASCARELLA age 86, of West Mifflin, on July 10, 2020 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. Born in Pittsburgh on December 29, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ernst V. & Christina (Kress) Gehringer. She was a retired consolidating accountant for Ohio Barge Line, a member of St. Agnes Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, a member of the Ladies of Charity, and enjoyed Arts and Crafts. She was the wife of the late Saverio “Sam” Tascarella; mother of Christine (Joe) Albarella of New Port Richey, FL, Mark John Tascarella of Charleston, SC, Marion Joy (Jeffrey) Saunders of West Mifflin, and Sam James Tascarella of Jefferson Hills; grandmother of Nicholas Benjamin (Katie) Saunders; sister of Fred Gehringer of Springhill, FL, Genevieve (Del) Lance of Richardson, TX and Cordelia (late Lawrence) McDaniel of Johnson City, TN.
Read More
July 10, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Janet C. Jenkins, age 75, of Pittsburgh, formerly of White Oak, died July 9, 2020, at Vincentian Marian Manor of Pittsburgh. Born August 12, 1944, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James L. and Jane (Fritchey) Crosby and the wife of the late Joseph W. Jenkins.
Read More
