September 24, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia Ann Barton, 75, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born October 11, 1948 in Monongahela and was the daughter of the late George W. "Slats" and Myrtle (Brubaker) Mellinger. Patricia was a member of the First Baptist Church of Monongahela. She was a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Regional Hospital and retired after 35 years of service.
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September 23, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Loretta L. Sabol, age 89, of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the home of her son. Born in Duquesne on January 21, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty (Sabo) Kukta. She was a secretary for the University of Pittsburgh and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church.
She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Sabol Jr. for 65 years; mother of Joseph (Cynthia) Sabol of McDonald, PA; grandmother of Andrew Joseph Sabol, Lauren (Matthew) Reick and Rachel Staley; great grandmother of Logan and Lyla Reick; and sister of the late John R. (wife Marlene survives) Kukta of North Huntingdon.
There will be No Visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin, with Rev. Dan D’Antonio officiating. She will be buried at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
September 23, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Born on September 29, 1927 in Elwood, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late Floyd L. and Clevie A. Lackey Jeffries. While most recently she resided in Kennedy Township, she lived over 70 years in Glassport. She passed away on September 19, just 10 days shy of her 97th birthday.
She is survived by her son, Alan E. Kuffner (Diane) and daughters, Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt (Bruce G. Betty, deceased) and Nancy Thomas (Robert), grandson, Alan P. Kuffner, long-time family friend, Cathleen Gialloreto and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 55 years, Alan E. Kuffner, Sr. and daughter, Lynn Anne Kuffner; and siblings Jack L. Jeffries, William H. Jeffries, Robert Jeffries and JoAnn Geruschat.
Mary was a proud and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. And, she was always willing to help others whether at the church food bank or McKeesport pre-school with Fran, her kids’ PTA, March of Dimes fund-raising events, the Home for Crippled Children (now Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh) or visiting shut-ins with June.
In her later years, she volunteered at a church pizza kitchen, enjoyed watching Pitt basketball and football, the Pirates and Steelers and crocheted dozens of colorful winter hats for local kids. Sincere appreciation to the staff and residents at Concordia at Wexford for the care and kindness extended to Mary over the last 7 weeks.
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September 23, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Richard R. Gonzales, age 76 of North Huntingdon, passed away on September 22, 2024 at Westmoreland Hospital. He was born in New York City on October 11, 1947, a son of the late Raymond Gonzales and Margaret Lichney Gonzales.
Richard was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a bus driver for Norwin, Penn Trafford, and Latrobe School Districts. Richard was a member of Word of Life Church in Greensburg, Teamsters 301 of Jeannette, and VFW Post 781.
In his free time, Richard was an avid outdoorsman and he also loved to cook. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his son, Richard Gonzales Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Gonzales, 3 daughters, Tricia Gonzales, Rachel Gonzales (fiancé Jeff Fanala), and Tiffany Gonzales, three stepchildren, two grandchildren, L.J. Seiler and Olivia Seiler, 10 step-grandchildren, and 5 step great-grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the National Kidney Foundation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
September 23, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth M.J. Brogna, age 88, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Pittston, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a retired music teacher for the Pittston Area School District and a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born April 17, 1936 in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Storz) Insalaco. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence C. Brogna; son, Lance (Christina) Brogna of Elizabeth Twp.; granddaughters, Courtney Brogna of Colorado and Natalie (Jonathan) Slatt of Greensburg; brother, Charles Insalaco of Delaware; also, nieces. A memorial gathering will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Norwin Christian Church, 9610 Barnes Lake Road in Irwin from 4 PM until the time of memorial service at 5 PM. A memorial Mass will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10 AM in St. Joachim and Ann Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
September 22, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
George E. Jessup, Sr., age 86, of Liberty Borough, PA, died on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born in East Pittsburgh, PA on June 6, 1938 and was the son of the late Emmett E. and Violet Scott Jessup. George proudly served in the United States Army and later retired as a truck driver for Long’s Hauling. He loved Hershey candy bars, raisin cookies, and coffee.
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September 22, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Dale Allen Moehring, age 57, of White Oak, died September 21, 2024, at Kane Regional Hospital in McKeesport. Born March 7, 1967, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Charles Moehring Sr. and Elaine D. (Lewis) Adams-Moehring.
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September 22, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Linda Sue Revak, age 73, a long-time resident of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully at her home in Norman, Oklahoma, on September 19, 2024. Born July 16, 1951, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Harry and Winifred Eugenia Laura (Marcus) Nunimaker, and the wife of 25 years to the late Edward J. Revak Jr., whom she married October 16, 1993.
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September 21, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Jean Sodora, age 81, of McKeesport, died September 20, 2024, at home. Born Dec. 13, 1942, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George and Victoria (Martinec) Kolodziej.
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September 21, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Deborah A. Navaroli, age 71, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born in McKeesport, PA on January 31, 1953 and was the daughter of the late John and Rosemarie Miller Navaroli. Deborah was employed as a registered nurse at UPMC McKeesport for over forty years, was a very faithful person, loved spending time with her family, especially for dinner get-togethers.
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September 20, 2024 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Beverly J. Cunningham, 90, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 at Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. She was born March 15, 1934 in Duquesne. She is the daughter of the late Anthony H. Berta and Helen (Holman) Berta. Beverly was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star. In her lifetime she enjoyed word search puzzles and people watching. Her favorite thing to do was goint out to eat. In addtion to her parenst, Beverly was preceded in death by her loved husband of over 50 years, Robert James Cunningham and two brothers Albert Berta and Edward Berta. She is survived by her children James (the late Lisa) Cunningham, Nancy (Ken) Douglass and Cathy (Ed) Moody; grandchildren Anthony and Robby Douglass, Brandon and Jonathan Moody; great grandchildren Aria, Blake and Maverick. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Mon. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral service will be held Tues. 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.
September 19, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
James R. Crowe Jr., age 85 of North Versailles, formerly of McDonald, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Point Pleasant in North Versailles. He was born on July 29, 1939 in McDonald, a son of the late James R. Crowe Sr. and Jennie Behling Crowe. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps prior to his employment as a steel worker for Pittsburgh Forgings in Coraopolis. He was a member of McDonald Presbyterian Church and McDonald Volunteer Fire Department. In his free time, James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maryann Margerum Crowe, and two sisters, Wilma Davis and Dolores Eckles. He is survived by three sons, Robert Dye (Dina), Gary Margerum, and Philip Margerum, one sister, Sandra Kress (Ron), grandchildren Ella Bommer (Justin), Mackenzie Baker (Zach), Paige, Kayla, Mackenzie, and Terry Margerum, great-grandchildren Avery, Easton, Gray, and his beloved niece Renee Davis Minski. In accordance with James's wishes there will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
September 19, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William Harvey Bryer, age 94, of West Mifflin, PA, died on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born in McKeesport, PA on December 26, 1929 and was the son of the late Henry and Matilda Noll Bryer. William proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and later retired at the age of fifty-three from US Steel Clairton Works after thirty-five years of service. He enjoyed golfing and cooking, while being nicknamed, “Master Microwave Cooker”.
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September 19, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward F. "Ed" Scott, 71, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born August 21, 1953 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Eleanor (Krajewski) Scott. Ed worked for over 24 years as a mobile equipment mechanic for US Steel, starting with the former Duquesne Works and retiring from the Clairton Works location. Ed attended Mary, Mother of God- St. Patrick Church. He was known for his humor, he loved to play jokes on anyone he could, and make people laugh. Ed was also known by his family to be very kind hearted, but also very stubborn. He was an excellent mechanic, a handyman around his home and a jack of all trades. He was an avid gardener, who loved to grow green beans, green peppers, tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. He loved making a jumbo sandwich with Hellman's mayonnaise and fresh tomatoes from his garden on Rye bread. Ed was a sports fan and loved to cheer on the Steelers and Penguins. He was also a homebody and took great pride in his lawn. Ed enjoyed cooking, was known for his delicious apple and berry pies. Ed loved his family and his dogs, especially Leo and the late CD. He will be greatly missed.
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September 18, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Barbara Mayes Cant, 85, was called home to her Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John Alfred and Helen Marie (Cristman) Chambers. She was born In McKeesport on May 4, 1939 and grew up in Dravosburg. She worked for Lester J. Gordon DDS as a dental assistant in McKeesport for 14 1/2 years. Barb then worked at Visiting Nurses of Allegheny County for 20 years as a CNA and then hospice until she retired. She was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church and enjoyed going to bible studies. Previously belonging to Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McKeesport for 50 years where she went to bible studies, sang in the choir and was a Deacon and Elder. She loved reading, camping, playing the clarinet, fishing, gardening, and taking pictures of every beautiful thing she saw - especially birds. She is preceded in death by her husbands James Dewey Neel Jr., and Robert John Cant Jr. She is survived by step-sons, Guy (Carol) Cant, and Jack (Kristine) Cant; step-grandsons, Jeremiah (Jeri) Cant, and Jesse Cant; step-great-grandsons, Jacan, and Joel Cant; sister-in-laws, and cousins. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Richland Cemetery - Dravosburg, PA. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
