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Leonard Joseph Lukowski

June 10, 2018 |

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

Leonard Joseph Lukowski, 87, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, June 7, 2018. He was born August 29, 1930 in Uniontown and was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine (Kania) Lukowski. Leonard was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was retired from Don's Appliance and was a life member of the Greenock Volunteer Fire Co. He is survived by his wife of  62 years, Jean (Mains) Lukowski, daughter, Cheryl A. Bowers of Elizabeth Township, son, Mark (Dawn) Lukowski of Minerva, OH, grandchildren, Michael Edward (Casey) Bowers, Jennifer (Joe) Setting, and Calee and Luke Lukowski,  great-grandchildren, Alana Setting and Bo Bowers, sister, Mary Long of Carlisle, nieces and nephews.

 
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Anthony J. "The Bear" Bernardo

June 10, 2018 |

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

Anthony J. "The Bear" Bernardo, age 87 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Saturday, June 9, 2018.  Born March 31, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Raffaele and Concetta (Demis) Bernardo.  A retired quality control man at Continental Can Corp. in West Mifflin, Anthony was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a combat medic.

 
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Clair David Picketts

June 10, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Clair David Picketts, 72 of Forward Twp. passed away June 7, 2018 in Paramount of Bethel Park after a short illness. He was born Janurary 22, 1945 in McKeesport,Pa. the son of the late Abraham and Adelade Picketts. Clair was retired from Exxon Mobil. He was a Army veteran of the Viet Nam War.

Clair is survived by a daughter Brenda Porter, brother Daniel Picketts and a sister Bessie Huston. He is also survived by five grandchildren neices and nephews. According to his wishes there is no visitation or services. Cremation arrangment are under the care of the William H. Craig Funeral Home Inc. 3000 Versailles Ave. McKeesport, Pa. 15132.

 

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John Dominic "J. D." Sorrentino

June 09, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

John Dominic “J. D.” Sorrentino, 62, of Clairton, passed away at AHN Jefferson Hospital on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  He was born in McKeesport on July 5, 1955 to the late Joseph F. and Lillian Mancini Sorrentino.  John is survived by sister, Linda Medina of McKeesport; brothers, Joseph F. Sorrentino, Victor Sorrentino, Alfred Sorrentino, all of Glassport; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  John resided in Clairton his entire life, was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, enjoyed watching tv, and playing bingo. Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport,  PA   15045.  A service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 

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Lillian A. Sorrentino

June 09, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Lillian A. Sorrentino, 37, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  She was born in McKeesport on February 3, 1981 to Joseph F. Sorrentino and the late Barbara J. Cooper Sorrentino.  Along with her father, Lilly is survived by 2 brothers, Joseph Sorrentino and Carter J. Sorrentino both of Glassport; aunts, Linda Medina of McKeesport, Brenda Barret of Saltsburg; nieces, Lyndee Sorrentino of Glassport, Kelsea Sorrentino of Greensburg; and many cousins. Lillian enjoyed music, poker machines, magazines, and stuffed animals.  Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport,  PA   15045.  A service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 

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Maureen J. Hill

June 08, 2018 |

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

Maureen J. Hill, age 74, of White Oak, died June 7, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 27, 1944, in Heanor, England, she was the daughter of the late William Thompson Jr. and Norah (Carpenter) Thompson and the wife of the late Gordon W. Hill.

 
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Mary Jane Chapas

June 08, 2018 |

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

Mary Jane Chapas, age 84, of White Oak, died June 6, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 16, 1934, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William and Alberta (Whitehouse) Yeo and the wife of Donald F. Chapas, for 61 years.

 
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Donna B. Baker

June 08, 2018 |

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

Donna B. Baker, 63, of North Huntingdon,  passed away Friday, June 8, 2018.  She was born October 9, 1954 in McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of Mary Jane Thomas Byers and the late Earl Byers.

 
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Barbara A. (Bickus) Hart

June 08, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Barbara A. (Bickus) Hart, 77, of West Mifflin, died Thursday June 7, 2018, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Born in Duquesne, November 8, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Kostelnik) Bickus. Mrs. Hart was a member of the Homeville Christian Church, the Homeville Fire Hall Women's Auxiliary, and a dedicated employee of Conrad's Catering with 29 years of service. Beloved wife of William "Murph"  Hart, she is also survived by her loving children, Barbara (James) Dorney, Kathleen Koval, and Mark  T. Hart; seven grandchildren, a great- granddaughter, Harper, and a sister, Juanita (Late Charles) Sloss.

 
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Susan Sikorsky

June 07, 2018 |

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

Susan Sikorsky, age 73, of Saint Charles, Missouri, formerly of McKeesport, died December 26, 2017.  She was born on October 8, 1944 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Stanley Edward and Mary Louise Lichman Sikorsky.  She is survived by her brother, James Sikorsky of White Oak; companion, Robert McDonough of Saint Charles, Missouri, and niece Olivia (Mark) Donnan of Mt. Lebanon. 

 
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Betty Ord

June 07, 2018 |

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

Betty (Nicholls) Ord, age 90, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired as a teller at Pittsburgh National Bank in Monongahela. She was a member of the Monongahela YMCA and an avid roller coaster fanatic. Born August 5, 1927 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Irene (Hartman) Nicholls. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Bill) Kunkel of Jefferson, MD; grandchildren, Christian (Leah) Duval and Shane (Heather) Marraccini, both of Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Marcus and Rachel Duval, and Taryn and Cadence Marraccini; and son-in-law, Paul Marraccini. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Darla Marraccini, and brother, Earl Buddy Nicholls. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 

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Dorothy A. DiTommaso

June 07, 2018 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Dorothy A. DiTommaso, 87, of North Huntingdon, died Monday June 4, 2018. She was born October 22, 1930 in Trafford, the daughter of the late Marko and Mary (Fabijnac) Turkovich and was also preceded in death by her husband Angelo L. DiTommaso and a brother Paul Turkovich. Dorothy and her late husband Angelo co-founded the popular eatery Angelo’s Ristorante in 1956 on Rt. 30 in Irwin. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, a former member of the Irwin Garden Club and belonged to several golf leagues. Cooking was her passion. Surviving are her children John M. (Sana) DiTommaso, Denise (Vince) Dalicandro, and Debbie (Robert) Huey; her grandchildren Christian Koury, and Angela and Alyssa Huey; and her great granddaughter Viviana Koury.
 
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Arnold V. Plum

June 07, 2018 |

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

Arnold V. Plum, 90, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, June  5, 2018. He was born February 16, 1928 in Versailles and was the son of the late Nicholas and Esther (Johnson) Plum. A life long resident of the McKeesport area, Arnold graduated from McKeesport High School and Muskingum College and then earned his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Prior to attending college, Arnold served as a Corporal in the US Army at the end of WWII. He later practiced law for 59 years, the last 30 of those years proudly with his daughter, Linda C. Plum. Arnold was a career member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and  American Bar Associations, and was inducted as a Fellow of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation. He served as chair of the Municipal and School Solicitors and Public Relations Committee, as well as a member of the Probate and Trust Law Section, Lawyers Insurance Committee and Arbitrator Fee Dispute Committee, all of the Allegheny County Bar Association.

 
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Terri Lea (Aikins Long) Derkas

June 07, 2018 |

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

Terri Lea (Aikins Long) Derkas, 49, of Port Vue, died Thursday, May 31, 2018. She was born January 20, 1969 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of Vernon J. (Catherine) Long of Elizabeth and the late Laverna Aikins. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband, Joseph V. Derkas, son, Joseph Derkas of McKeesport, daughter, Christina Derkas of Oakland, MD, brother, Douglas Bauman of RI, grandchildren, Christopher, Rondale, Eli, Airabella, Brantley, Joshua, Noah, Madelyn, and Jadyn, sister-in-laws, Jeanette Derkas and Beverly Ann Derkas, brother-in-law, Pete Derkas, and a niece, Tara.

 
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Pauline D. "Ducky" Patch

June 06, 2018 |

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

Pauline D. "Ducky" (Demis) Patch, age 88 of McKeesport and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at home. Born May 5, 1930 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Ceryak) Demis. Pauline was a loan officer for PNC Bank in Mckeesport and Pittsburgh. 

 
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