Eleanor E. Zappa

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. 

Virginia A. "Gidge" Grese

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.

Adele Marie Webb

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.

Amber Dolby

April 29, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Amber Dolby, age 38, of McKeesport, died April 26, 2020.  Born March 7, 1982, she was the daughter of Bernadette Cregan and the late Charles Harding.  She is survived by children, Alexis Kyne (and one granddaughter to be), Devon Kyne, and Logan Ashcroft; sister of Brandon (Toni) Cregan, Michael (Stacey) Cregan, Nicole (Matt) Buck, Will (Alaina) Harding, and Cory Harding; father of her children, Thomas Kyne, and also survived by many nieces, nephews, and life long friend Desiree Larkin.  She was a caring person with a big heart that was taken from this world too soon. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.

Dolores Frances Trocksa

April 29, 2020 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Dolores Frances Trocksa, age 91, of McKeesport, died April 28, 2020, at Transitions North Huntingdon Health Care. Born July 28, 1928, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Annie (Grandkowski) Pomocky and the wife of the late Anthony E. Trocksa.

Dawn Nikole Lea Trainer

April 28, 2020 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Dawn Nikole Lea Trainer 28, of McKeesport passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure complications on April 26, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born in McKeesport on June 26, 1991 to her loving parents Donald Leonard Trainer of Turtle Creek and Rhonda (Ben) Cochran of Grover N.C. She was the loving partner to Sherwood Saunders of McKeesport to whom she often referred to as the love of her life. Dawn is survived by her beautiful daughter Hailey Jayde Trainer as well as her brothers Daniel Abell of Greentree, Paris Stevens of Grover N.C and Parker Stevens of Grover N.C. Dawn also leaves behind her beloved grandfather Ken Trainer of Dravosburg, her aunt Carol Daugherty (her favorite) of PortVue, her uncle John McGarrity of Tenth Ward, and partner in crime her cousin Destiny Daugherty of PortVue as well as many more beloved family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her grandmother Charlotte Trainer and Uncle Chester Daugherty Jr. Some of Dawns favorite things to do were being on social media, and photography. She immensely loved spending time with her family and friends especially her daughter, she could always find a way to make you laugh. Private services have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025 on Saturday, May 2^nd.  A private inurnment will take place at a later date and time. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to S.M. Finney Funeral Home to defray costs at 432 N 6^th St, Clairton, PA 15025 or at  www.fundthefuneral.com. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

Harriet T. Solo

April 28, 2020 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Harriet T. Solo, 81, died Wednesday April 28, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Harry and Lillian (Ballas) Suhoski. She is survived by her children Scott (David) Solo, Cynthia (Wayne) Vogt, and Cheryl (Michael) Fishetti; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Solo Jr. Harriet was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish and the Rosary Society. Due to the strict guidelines we must adhere to at this crucial time, visitation will be private. Funeral arrangements by TEICHART-GRACAN FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne.

James S. Francis, Sr.

April 28, 2020 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

James S. Francis, Sr., age 74 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 in John J. Kane Regional Center, Glen Hazel.  Born September 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Elmer and Mildred (Smith) Francis.  A former construction worker, James was also preceded in death by his siblings Kay Jean and Eugene "Chukie" Francis.  He is survived by his wife of fifty years Andrea (Golashewski) Francis; his children Victoria (the late Marc) Mirenna and her companion James Currence of Dravosburg, James S. Francis, Jr. of Parma, OH, and Diana Lynn (Mark) Mosco of Van Voorhis; his seven grandchildren: Joel, Justin, Jacey, and Jerzy Mirenna and Kayla, Willie, and Dominic Mosco; his siblings George Francis of Harmarville, "Duke" Francis of Lower Burrell, Donna Francis of Penn Hills, and William Francis of North Huntingdon; and also many loving nieces and nephews.

Leonard C. Lehman Jr.

April 28, 2020 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Leonard C. Lehman Jr., age 75, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Southwestern Nursing Center. He was a retired teacher in the Franklin Regional School District. A 1963 graduate of Clairton High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he was a member of Wilson Presbyterian Church in Clairton. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his pup, Whooly.

He belonged to many gardening, horticulture, and scientific groups including Men's Gardening Club of Pittsburgh, Daylily Society, Penn State Horticulture, Phipps Conservatory, and many more.

Mario F. Volponi

April 28, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mario F. Volponi, age 89, of Liberty Borough, died at home on April 26, 2020.  Born July 22, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Antonio and Rosa (DiLullo) Volponi and husband of Louise (Galeziowski) Volponi.

Helen M. Vresilovic

April 28, 2020 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Helen M. Vresilovic, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the Keeper of the Flame Nursing Home, Blairsville.  She was born February 20, 1933 in West Wheatfield Township, a daughter of the late Perry and Grace (Marsh) Muir.  Prior to her retirement, Helen was a bookkeeper for Keystone Gas & Oil.  She was a member of St. Agnes Church, Norwin Art League, Irwin Quit Guild and was a foster parent.

Norma C. Lindahl

April 28, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Norma C. Lindahl, age 88, of Jefferson Hills, died April 25, 2020. Born September 17, 1931, in a house on lower Coal Valley Rd., she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Addie (Durant) Chewning and the beloved wife of the late Richard Lindahl for 56 years.

Judith A. Hornfeck

April 27, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Judith A. Hornfeck, age 78, died Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born in Homestead, PA on November 12, 1941.

Kathy Jane Mink

April 27, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Kathy Jane (Oskin) Mink,  63, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2020. She was born February 17, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (Grove) Oskin. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Scott) Gettins of North Huntingdon and Kayla Mink of Elizabeth Township, twin sister, Karen Marchitello of North Braddock, sisters, Debbie (Steve) Sabol and Peggy (Denny) Greenaway of North Versailles, brother, Stephen Oskin of North Braddock, granddaughter, Myla Marie Farmerie of Elizabeth Township, and nieces and nephews.

Landyn Nikolas Cale

April 27, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Landyn Nikolas Cale age 2, of McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, on April 21, 2020 at home.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 10, 2018, he was the son of Kimberly Patterson and Gregory Cale; brother of Michael Cale, Jadan Kraus, Miranda Patterson-Bailey and Christopher Cale; grandson of Betty Lynn (Robert Kovach) Patterson of Monroeville, Becky Cale of Duquesne and Gregory & Kelly Cale of Glassport; great grandson of Ted & Arlene Cale; nephew of Nicole Patterson; cousin of Gavin Harff & Cody Harff.