June 29, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
James “Jim” “Buddha” Clair Harvey, 57, of West Mifflin, formerly of Clairton, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Jefferson Hills Manor. He was born February 2, 1961 in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Charles Wilford Harvey and Rosemary Siler Harvey Petrisko. James is survived by daughter, Brittany Harvey of Vandergrift; brothers, Vincent (Valerie) Harvey of Greenock, Charles (Kerry) Evans of Finleyville; sisters, Virginia (Joseph) Nehila of West Mifflin, Mary Jo Harvey of Dravosburg, Charlene (Scott) Hart Snyder of Dubois; 4 nephews, 2 nieces; great-nieces, Audrey, Leonnah, Ja’layah and great-nephew Parker. He was a lifelong EMT and fireman having close ties with the departments in West Elizabeth, Clairton, Dravosburg where he was Fire Chief, and Duquesne where he was Assistant Chief. He loved car racing, baseball, and his job as a firefighter. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made directly to the funeral home or at www.fundthefuneral.com. Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 5 – 8 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will take place at the funeral home immediately following visitation. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
June 29, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lois Berrier Black, age 89, of Lincoln Place, and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Manorcare Health Services - Whitehall. She was a member of Bible Baptist Temple in Jefferson Hills. Born November 15, 1928 in Canton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Lester H. and Nora (Vanderhoff) Berrier and wife of the late Richard T. Black. She is survived by children, Janice (Sam) Shamber of Henderson, NV, Katheleen (Paul) Sneed of Finleyville, Thomas (Joanne) Black of Townville, Patricia (Kevin) Grace of Cochranton, and Colleen (Thomas) Fink of Pittsburgh; 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Manor Care in Whitehall and Heartland Hospice for their loving care in the past year. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 12 noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Donald Thompson officiating. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Baptist Temple, 1415 Worthington Avenue, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 28, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Rosemary A. (Curran) Denne age 90, of Duquesne, on June 27, 2018, surrounded by her children as they prayed and sang her favorite hymns of praise, entered eternal life to be with her Lord and Savior, at UPMC Mercy. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas & Ann (Malone) Curran. Rosemary was the former treasurer of the City of Duquesne, succeeding her husband after his death. She was a certified tax collector; a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, and member of their former school PTG, GFWC Women’s Club of Duquesne, Democratic Women’s Club, board member of the Duquesne-West Mifflin Boys & Girls Club, 2003 YWCA Women of Achievement Honoree, member of the CLW/St. Joseph’s Church Women’s Focus Group, and volunteer at the Duquesne Elementary School until her death. She was a member of the former Football Mothers’ Club, Basketball Boosters, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Duquesne #871 and a former School Director. She was the wife of the late Carl R. “Buck” Denne; mother of Dr. Tom C. (Mary Jane) Denne of Keyser, WV, Mame (Thomas) Donohue of Jefferson Hills, Rosie (Andy) Dubyak of Pleasant Hills, Joseph Denne of Akron, OH, Sharon (Tim) Beal of Forward Twp., Carla (Dave) Tomas of North Huntingdon; grandmother of Monica (Pete) Spence, Luke (Kirsten) Denne, Dr. Nick (Erin) Denne, Capt. Timothy (fiancé, Dr. Laura Duling) Donohue, U.S Army, Maura Donohue, Patrick Donohue, Meghan (fiancé, Lt. Nick Grace, U.S. Army) Donohue, Dan (Melissa) Dubyak, Kevin (Stephanie) Dubyak, Becky (Mark) Lucas, Tim Beal Jr., Adam Tomas, Maria Tomas; 16 great grandchildren; sister of Thomas (Elena) Curran of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and the late Lawrence Curran, surviving spouse, Angela Villaman-Curran; nieces and nephews. Visitation on Sat., June 30, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. & Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 12-8 p.m. at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300. Her funeral will be on Monday, July 2, 2018 with a blessing service at 9:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the form of school supplies for Duquesne Elementary School students (donations may be brought to the Funeral Home). Rosemary lived her life serving others thru years of volunteering in the community of Duquesne. She continuously displayed an attitude of gratitude. GO DUKES!
June 28, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret "Marge" Hogya, 93, of North Versailles, formerly of Greenock Heights, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at home. She was born March 29, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Anna (Bernari) DiFabio. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Benedict and the late Alex A. Hogya. Marge was a member of St. Patrick Parish and the Ladies of Charity and the Women's Guild and was also a Eucharistic Minister and Greeter. She was a volunteer at Kane Regional in McKeesport for over 20 years and had worked for the former H&H Fish Market and DiFabio's Service Station in McKeesport. Marge was awarded an honorary high school diploma from McKeesport High School on her 80th birthday. She is survived by sons, Gary (Joan) Benedict of Providence Forge, VA, , Richard (Ruth) Benedict of Milford, DE, daughter, Peggy Benedict (Scott) West of Blue Springs, MO, grandchildren, Bonnie Benedict Sharkey, Jon B. Benedict, Justin West, Heather West, Mary Lou Jennings, Richard A. Benedict, and Aimee Benedict, great-grandchildren, Joshua and Emily Sharkey, Meera and Zoe Benedict, Kayleigh, G. Dane, and A. Dominico "Nico" Benedict, and Hadleigh West, brother, Paul (Barbara) DiFabio of Boston, daughter-in-law, Patricia Benedict of Land 'O Lakes, FL, and many nieces and nephews.
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June 28, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Jack “John” Doonan, age 58, of Port Vue, died June 27, 2018, at home surrounded by family and friends, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born April 25, 1960, in Warwick, Rhode Island, he is the husband of Carrie (Supernovich) Doonan, for 31 years.
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June 28, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Helen D. (Vuleta) Piovesan, 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday June 27, 2018. She was born October 10, 1925 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Hegedus) Vuleta and was also preceded in death by her husband Jacob A. Piovesan Jr., a daughter Dorothy Crivella; and siblings Marie Zaverl, Rosemary Perrotti, Pete, Daniel, and George Vuleta, and Sophie Kotok. She had served as treasurer for the Fairmont Hahntown VFD Ladies Auxiliary, was a member of the Democrat Club, Italian Ladies Club, VFW Post 781 Auxiliary, TOPS Club, Irwin Eagles, and Women of the Moose. She is survived by her children Jacob A. Piovesan III of West Newton, Janet (Charles) Laber of North Huntingdon; son in law Larry Crivella of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Christopher (Heather) Crivella, Jennifer (Jake) Laber Gomola, Shannon Crivella, and Jacob A. (Tabbitha) Piovesan; great grandchildren Justine and Journey Gomola, Kayla and Oliva Morris, Hailey Casper, and Aaliyah Turkowski; siblings Ann Matovich of OR, Mildred Borosky of Hermine, Samuel (Nancy) Vuleta of KY, Julia Cruder of Greensburg, Joe Vuleta of WA, Steve (Yon) Vuleta of WA, Paul Vuleta of Youngwood, and Patty Benn of MO; also nieces and nephews.
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June 28, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Richard Kruszyna, age 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his home. He was born May 25, 1924 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of the late Ignatius and Frances (Antczak) Kruszyna.
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June 28, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Carl H. Nelson, age 88, of White Oak, died June 27, 2018, at Independence Court of Monroeville. Born February 17, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Carl T. and Edith E. (Lightner) Nelson and the husband of the late Dolores Jane Fulton Nelson.
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June 28, 2018 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
William R. Safko, 69 of West Mifflin, died June 26, 2018. He is the son of the late Michael and Caroline Safko. He is survived by his sister Carolyn (the late Robert) Munro; also nieces and nephews, and was preceded in death by his brother Robert (Anne) Safko and sister Dorothy (late John) McNansky. Bill was a graduate of West Mifflin North H.S. and Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He served in the US Navy during the Viet Nam era. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and Tuesday from noon to 1:00 pm at which time a funeral blessing will be held. Interment following at Holy Name Cemetery.
June 27, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Marjorie J. Poljak, age 88 of Port Vue, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport. Born March 14, 1930 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Freda (Blaha) Richel.
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June 27, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Kathleen “Kass” Jean (Kunkle) Sofaly passed from this world on June 25, 2018, at Transitions Healthcare in North Huntingdon, after courageously living with Parkinson’s disease for over 20 years. Kass was born October 28, 1934 in Ligonier, the first daughter of Agnes Kinney Kunkle and Raymond Kunkle. In addition to her parents, she was greeted in heaven by her loving husband Jerry Sofaly. Celebrating her life are her two daughters Leslie Sofaly Peters (Kent) of Columbus, Ohio, and Lynn Sofaly Boyd of Harrison City, and her son John “Jack” Sofaly (Julie) of North Huntingdon. She leaves six grandchildren, Charles Nider (Tracy), James Peters, Alex Boyd, Katie Sofaly, Don Sofaly and Paul Sofaly, and one great granddaughter Caroline Nider.
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June 27, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
William “Bill” Wright, age 57, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. He joins the family he dearly missed in Heaven including his loving wife Tammy Wright, father Joseph R. Wright IV, brother Joseph R. Wright V, sister Mary Wright, and nephew Joseph R. Wright VI. He will be greatly missed by those surviving him, including his mother Clara “Miss” Wright, his beloved dog Minnie, his step-boy Bob-O, nephews Jaime Wright and Shayne Paul, nieces Mercedes Wolf, Madison Husar and Aubree Paul, sister-in-law Lindsay Wright, numerous family members, countless friends, and his loyal customers of the family business he owned, Joe Wright’s Repair.
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June 27, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
ROBERT E. HUNT Sr. age 80, of McKeesport, formerly of Dravosburg, on June 25, 2018. He was the son of the late Clarence B. and Katherine M. (Septer) Hunt. He was a steelworker, a member of the Teutonia Mannerchor Club in Duquesne and the Dravosburg Fire Hall. He served in the Army alongside Elvis Presley. Father of Donna (Daniel) Wannstedt of North Huntingdon, Diane Rohaley of Westmoreland City and Robert E. Hunt, Jr. of McKeesport; grandfather of Steven, Samantha, Elizabeth Wannstedt, Jessica (Conrad) Mickley and Devin Hunt. Also three great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held July 22, 2018 at 12:30pm in the Norwin Community Resource Center, North Huntingdon Pa. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300.
June 26, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Margaret J. Hart, age 82 of White Oak, died Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born December 1, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Coughenour Dillon. Margaret had retired from Marraccini’s in White Oak where she had worked as a cashier for 27 years, and was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church Women’s Circle.
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June 26, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Irene D. Bruner, age 92 of North Versailles, died Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born March 29, 1926 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary M. Slebodnick Olszewski.
Irene is survived by four sons, Randy of North Versailles, Russell of Castle Shannon, Robert (Carolyn) of Greensburg, and Richard (Judy) of West Mifflin; grandchildren, Robert, Matthew, and Athena; great grandchildren, Jordan, Draven, Tyler, Callie, and Landon, and brother Thomas Olszewski of Indiana, PA. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and the Christian mothers, an avid bowler, full time mother of four boys, and an excellent cook and baker.
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