February 12, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Ralph Como, age 61, of Elizabeth, formerly of Christy Park, died February 11, 2020, at home. Born June 4, 1958, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Domenick and Anna (Teti) Como.
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February 12, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Kerry L. Cornell, age 58, of McKeesport, died February 8, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born January 10, 1962, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Diane (Humphries) Gessner and the wife of James Cornell.
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February 12, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Eric W. Hanna, age 47, of McKeesport died February 7, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born April 14, 1972, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Cheryl (Hanna) Coates and Carol and Charles Bray and the beloved husband of Erica (Bray) Hanna.
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February 11, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Sean L. McKown, age 47 of Kettering, Ohio passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at home. He was born in McKeesport, PA on April 6, 1972 and is the son of the Susan C. (Halstead) Owens (Michael) and the late Laurence K McKown. Sean is also survived and by his step-parents Larry and Shirley (Rusinko) Maglicco of Elizabeth Township, Brother Larry Maglicco of Kettering, Ohio, and girlfriend and companion Amber Phillips, also of Kettering, Ohio. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
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February 11, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ted J. Kacmarik, age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born June 15, 1946 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Andrew and Cecelia (Kolokowski) Kacmarik. A retired Chemical Operator for Koppers, Ted was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and the National Railroad Historical Society. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Cheryl (Rothey) Kacmarik, a sister, brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews.
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February 11, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
George Lawrence "Chin" Garrison, 64, of West Mifflin died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Born in McKeesport, February 27, 1955, he was the son of the Late Barbara McCaslin Rack and stepfather Stephen Rack. Mr. Garrison was a long time employee of Kennywood Park Corporation. Beloved husband of Linda (Sabol) Garrison, he is also survived by a daughter, Melissa Garrison, three brothers Michael (Kim) Rack of McKeesport, Stephen (Margaret) Rack of Dravosburg, and Patrick Rack of Glassport, a sister, Laura (Greg Marsh of West Mifflin and several nieces and nephews.
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February 11, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Agnes L. Shash, age 94, of White Oak, died February 9, 2020, at home. Born November 5, 1925, in Boston, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Anna (Hartig) Ruffing and the wife of the late Joseph Shash.
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February 11, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Jean Goldie Mandich, 84, of East McKeesport, died peacefully, Sunday, February 9, 2020 at home. She was born May 16, 1935 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Julia (Hallas) Goldie. Jean was a dispatcher for Bell Telephone and a member of the Bell Telephone Retirees. She is survived by her husband of over 63 years Edward L. Mandich and siblings Robert (MaryAnn) Goldie of McKeesport, Joanne (Ron) Bender and her family of Rock Springs, WY, and Joseph J. Goldie Jr. of East McKeesport.
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February 11, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Clifford Wesley Flegal, Sr., age 99, of the Tenth Ward section of McKeesport, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born Aug. 2, 1920, in Lincoln Place, one of 10 children. Cliff, the last of his generation in the family tree was preceded in death by his parents, the late Foster E. and Mary Jane (Baxter) Flegal, Sr., brothers, Melvin (Fania) Flegal, Foster E. "Bud" (Virginia) Flegal, Jr., George A. (Mary) Flegal, Paul E. (Florence) Flegal, M. Wallace "Wally" Flegal and John Williard "Jack" Flegal; sisters, Beulah Flegal, Margaret (Thomas) O'Toole and Blanche (Thomas) Allison and his beloved wife, Janet Buti Flegal.
As a young man, Cliff enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Dec. 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served as a Chief Yeoman during World War II traveling to Europe and the Pacific, receiving an honorable discharge in 1945. Throughout his life he showed pride in family, city, flag and country.
Cliff, a lifelong and proud Republican was formerly active in politics as a Candidate for US Congress in 1951. He served as McKeesport City Controller, City Clerk of Council, and Chairman of the McKeesport Republican Committee. When he was in his 60’s, he retired as a Workman’s Compensation Representative for the Department of Labor and Industry where he helped retirees with benefits.
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February 11, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Dale R. Kinkaid, age 66, of White Oak, died February 8, 2020, at the Riverside Care Center. Born on September 4, 1953, he was the son of the late Jack and Belvajean (Brady) Kinkaid.
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February 11, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Roy E. Littleton, age 83, of McKeesport, died February 8, 2020, at home. Born November 19, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edgar H.and Jeannette (Haney) Littleton and the husband of the late Suzan J. (Benish) Littleton for 58 years.
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February 11, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sandra (Gillen) Holland, age 77, of Dade City, FL, formerly of Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 10, 2020. She was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church in Elizabeth Twp. and was a retired manager for M & M Uniforms in Elizabeth. She enjoyed being a grandmother and great-grandmother. Born April 17, 1942 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Wayne T. and Mary D. (Bircher) Gillen. She is survived by son, Wayne (Eva) Holland of Zephyrhills, FL; grandchildren, Christopher Holland, Sarah Holland Nichols, Nicholas Holland, Alex Holland, Ashley Holland, Alora Holland Butler, Wayne D. Holland and Kasandra Holland; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, John "Jack" Gillen of Tennessee; sister, Kathy Gee of Virginia; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, James "Hymie" Roy Holland. There will be a memorial gathering in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 12 PM until the time of a memorial service at 3 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Damian Schoonmaker officiating. Offer condolenes at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 10, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond G. "Ray" Buchina, 61, of Greenock, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at home. He was born May 12, 1958 in Clairton and was the son of the late Stephen and Helen Warhol Buchina. Ray worked for 32 years in Receiving and as a forklift driver at the Former PACE then Sam's Club in West Mifflin. He was a loving father and loved his family. Ray loved the Steelers and watched them anytime they played.
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February 10, 2020 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Beverly J. (Smith) Parker, 71, of Glassport died Feb. 10, 2020. She is the daughter of Robert Brown and the late Doris E. Smith. She is survived by her beloved husband Herb Parker; daughters Heather (Dave) Langsdorf, Carrie (George) Price, Carly (Jeffrey) Westfall and Penney (Janice) Krocsko; grandchildren David, Breanna, Natalee, Paige, George, Jonah, Gabrielle, Chloe, Gavin, and Sophie; sisters Penney (Bill) Estep and Nancy Lauderbaugh; brothers Jeff Lauderbaugh, Roy (Brenda) Lauderbaugh and Robert (Darla) Brown, Jr.; and her furry babies Katrina, Buddy and Quasar. She was preceded in death by her brother Russell Lauderbaugh. Beverly was retired from UPMC and the Dept. of Public Welfare; was a member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church and was an avid bingo player. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral service will be held Thurs. 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wojciechowski Funeral Home to help the family with the funeral.
February 10, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Eileen M. Vlasick, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2020. She was born January 3, 1930 in Wyano, a daughter of the late John and Stella (Popek) Oberc. Eileen was a founding member of St. Agnes Church, member of Christian Mothers and helped with the church bazaar. She worked throughout the Norwin School District for 13 years in food services and retired in 1992. She was very active in Boy Scouts, Norwin Band Aides, AARP Chapter #3221 and enjoyed gardening, baking and loved to travel with her husband, Tom, visiting all 50 states. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas J. Vlasick; two sisters, Carol and Louise. She was the beloved mother of two sons, Thomas Jr. and Paul; two daughters, Mary Catherine Mathis and her husband, Richard "Buddy", and Eileen A. Vlasick; grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Weyant, Steven (Brittany) Mathis; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Mathis and baby Weyant. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday in St. Agnes Church. Entombment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to White Oak No Kill Animal Shelter. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.