February 18, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Walter G. Wojton Sr., age 102, of McKeesport, died February 14, 2020, at home. Born on September 21, 1917, he was the son of the late Stanley and Philomena Wojton and the husband of the late Gertrude (Borkowski) Wojton.
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February 17, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
John A. "Sonny" Axelson, 73, of West Mifflin died peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at home in the company of his loving family. Born December 9, 1946 in McKeesport, he was the son of the Late Arthur and LaRue Robis Axelson. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 yrs, Pat Gastrock Axelson, his most cherished daughter, Heather D. (Jason) Bonacci, Joseph Axelson, and Erikka Dunmeyer, a brother, Dennis W. (Lorrie) Axelson, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and nieces & nephews. He was a member of Homeville Christian Church, West Mifflin, a retired employee of Bettis Atomic Lab, West Mifflin, a 1965 graduate of Schwab Vocational School in Homestead, and a 1967 graduate of Western Pennsylvania School of Technology. He also enjoyed gardening, hunting, the Steelers and fishing at Twin Lakes Park.
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February 17, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
William “Duel” Deemer, "Every Musician's Friend" age 75 of Coulter died February 15, 2020. He is survived by his wife JoEllen Oggier, one sister Anita Knox. Visitation James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon Sunday 2-7 p.m. The family requests no flowers. Please make donations to the funeral home to defray funeral expenses. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
February 17, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Ruth L. (Wallace) Davis, age 88 of Clairton and formerly of "The Patch" in Large, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 in Jefferson Hills Manor. Born January 8, 1932 in Jefferson Hills, she was a daughter of the late Winfield and Gertrude (Kessler) Wallace. Besides her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Emerson "Moose" Davis, who passed away February 20, 2002, and her siblings Jane DiClaudio, Dorothy Kosko, Betty Roesch, Marie Eggler, Bernice Bommer, Ethel Havel, and William and Jack Wallace. She is survived by her children Janet L. Davis of Clairton and Walter (Angela) Davis of Myrtle Beach, SC; her grandchildren Jennifer Durigon and Michael and James Davis; great-grandchildren Matthew Durigon and Chase and Lexie Davis; and also nieces and nephews.
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February 17, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Philip J. Limina, age 71, of Duquesne, died Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born in Johnstown, PA on May 25, 1948 and is the son of the late Joseph and Carolyn Fusaro Limina.
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February 17, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Felisha Patrice Singleton, 47, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was born on January 1, 1973 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Daughter of the late Lafayette (Reddi) Herriott and Caroline E. Singleton Tolbert. She was also preceded in death by siblings Ameer R. Bentley, Saniah G. Tolbert and grandparents Edward and Sara Herriott and Charles E. Jones, Sr.
Felisha worked at an after-school program at White Oak Elementary School. She was a mental health counselor until her health failed. She leaves a loving family to cherish her memories; sons, Christopher R., Michael A. and Gabe A. Singleton, all of McKeesport, PA; siblings, Alayna E. Tolbert, Raven, Tawnee, and Lafayette Herriott of McKeesport, PA, Jamaica (Jason) Chavis of Pittsburgh; grandmother, Edna Jones of McKeesport; stepfather Tracy Tolbert; stepmother, Camille Herriott; aunts, uncles, a hosts of cousins and friends.
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February 17, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Dennis S. Tepe, age 58, of New Matamoras, OH, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at home. He was a chemical engineer with West Lake Chemical in New Martinsville, WV and enjoyed playing his musical instruments and fishing. Born December 17, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late James M. and Margaret Anne (Iddings) Tepe. He is survived by brothers, J. Jeffrey (Donna) Tepe of Kokomo, IN and Lawrence A. (Jackie) Tepe of Jefferson Hills; nieces and nephews, Lawrence B. (Megan) Tepe, Kristen Tepe, John Tepe and Andrew Tepe; and a great-niece, Maddie Tepe; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ken Barner officiating. A memorial gathering will be held in Ohio on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, 408 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
February 17, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lance Boyd Fine, 71, of Rostraver, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born February 5, 1949 in New Eagle and was the son of the late Frank Kenneth and Phyllis Irene (Stewart) Fine. Lance was a Truck Driver for EESI in Belle Vernon. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. For his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert Marksman with a M-14 and M-16, and 4 O/S with Bars.
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February 17, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Roselea L. Ritsig, age 76, of McKeesport, died February 12, 2020, at home. Born July 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Lucille (Morgan) Henderson and the wife of late John. R. Ritsig.
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February 16, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Donald G. Young, 68, was born on August 4, 1951 to Rocinlus and Bertha Lee Young in Elizabeth, PA. He passed away on February 7, 2020 and was preceded in death by his parents.
He attended school at George Washington. Donald worked at USS Irvin Works as a forklift driver for many years. He married Sandra at Zion Baptist Church in McKeesport. To this union. Donald and Sandra lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Donald is survived by his loving spouse Sandra children Mike Young, Ondre Young and Colleen Thomas; ten grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters, Barbara Ann Lawrence, Debra Young, Renee Davis, Denise Whatley and Phyllis Bryant; brothers; Charles Young and Robert Young.
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February 16, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Marlene Belland Johnson, 74, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2020 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center with her loving daughter, Monique by her side. Marlene was born on July 18, 1945 to the late James Belland and Rose Sallie in McKenzie, Alabama. She was also preceded in death by her son, Anthony Darrell Belland, brothers, James "Slim" Belland, Elbert Belland, Claudie Belland and William Sallie, sister, Ethel May Bargainer.
As a young girl Marlene would travel from Detroit to Clairton frequently to spend time with her family. Marlene attended and graduated from Northwestern High School in Detroit Michigan. When Marlene moved back to Pa permanently, she began working in the battery production at US Steel and was employed as a CNA for Jefferson Hills Manor. Marlene married Wallace Johnson in 1990. She was a member of Mt. Olive First Baptist Church.
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February 16, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Renea “Snowy” Russell, age 46, died on February 13, 2020, at home. Born on a snowy day, November 9, 1973, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late JoAnn (Ruggier) and David “Buddy” Russell.
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February 16, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert L. Goehring, 87 of North Huntingdon passed away February 14, 2020, He was born August 16,1932 in Washington PA, a son of the late Walter and Florence Dewey Goehring. Prior to retirement Robert was a Mechanical Engineer for U.S. Steel. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the NRA, National Wild Turkey Federation and the Jeannette Masonic Lodge #750 F.&A.M. of Pennsylvania. He was a avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Ricky and brother Donald. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Norma King Goehring, son Randy and his wife Mary. Grandchildren Zachary (Rebecca) and Juliene. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Thursday from 6-8 P.M. A service will be held on Thursday at 7 P.M. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 16, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Nikki A. Talovich Marcase, 73, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Clairton for 35 years, passed away on Friday February 14, 2020 at the Mount Vernon Nursing Home. She was born in Allegheny County on June 12, 1946 to the late Nicholas and Mary Talovich. Nikki was the loving wife of 32 years to the late Russell Marcase. She is survived by her son Michael T. (Nancy) Dowden of Elizabeth and daughter Cathy (Craig) Oskin of Munhall. She is also survived by her 3 grandchildren Justin Dowden of Cincinnati Ohio, Jessie Dowden of Greensburg and Trixie May Mahayag of Philadelphia Pa. Nikki was an R.N at Jefferson memorial as well as UPMC Presby where she loved to serve the patients she so deeply cared for. She was a member of Pine Run Methodist Church and enjoyed Gardening, arts and crafts, knitting, and dogs and cats as well as bird watching. Family and friends will be received on Monday February 17, 2020 from 5-7pm, with service taking place at 7pm at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
February 15, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
James Emmett Englert, age 91, of McKeesport, died Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on January 7, 1929 and is the son of the late John S. and Mary Cavanagh Englert. He was retired from Westinghouse Electric as a draftsman and was employed in the LRA division of the E. Pittsburgh plant working with Nuclear Generators. He was a member of the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center. The Western PA Conservancy, and Mary, Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Pius Church). He was a Sergeant in the Army Occupational Force in Japan.
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