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Robert J. Bishop

June 02, 2017 |

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

Robert J. Bishop, 48, of California, formerly of Port Vue, died Tuesday May 30, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 8, 1968 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Frederick R. and Rosemary Hays Bishop. Robert was the Manager of Build-A-Bear Workshop in South Hills Village . He is survived by his sisters, Linda (Joseph) Smola of Irwin, Lisa (Thomas) Will of North Versailles, and Lori (Gary) Katko of North Huntingdon, friend, Lyonel Weld of California, nieces, Stephanie  (Jim) Smola, Alyson (Matt) Smola, Elizabeth (Thomas) Will, nephews, Benjamin (Belinda) Katko, and Nicholas (fiancée, Katherine) Katko, great-niece, Emily Hanson and great-nephew, Henry Katko. Friends are welcome Friday June 2 from 3-8:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday June 3, at 10:00 am, with The Rev. Sandra Marsh-McClain, officiating. Interment will follow in the Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Emsworth, PA 15202. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
 
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Benjamin John Boswell

June 01, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Benjamin John Boswell, age 62 of Port Vue, died May 30, 2017 at West Penn Hospital.

 
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Betty June Hollenbeck

June 01, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Betty J. Hollenbeck, 89, of West Mifflin went to be with her Lord and Saviour Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 6, 1927 in McKeesport to the late Herman & Naomi Fairbaugh.  Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, W. Kenneth Hollenbeck, and son Dr. Thomas M. Hollenbeck.  She was a retired employee of Bell Telephone and Mon Yough Mental Health.  Betty is survived by daughter, Sue (David) Rigau of Norfolk, VA; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Hollenbeck of Lansdale, PA; brother, Robert (Fran) Fairbaugh of Sellersville, PA; longtime friend and companion, Kenneth Holmes of Dravosburg; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  She was not only  a member of Dravosburg United Methodist Church for over 50 years, she was a Sunday School Teacher there as well for 40 years, a lay leader and sang in the choir.  Betty was an avid gardener, cook, baker, and especially enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her house.  Family and friends will be received Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 1 – 4 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  A service will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Dravosburg UMC followed immediately by interment at Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Dravosburg UMC, 109 Maple Avenue, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Donna Mae Baker Henry

June 01, 2017 |

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

Donna Mae Baker Henry, 83, of North Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

 
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Lorraine E. Pipkins

June 01, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Lorraine E. Pipkins, 71, of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, departed this life Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

 
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Veta M. England

June 01, 2017 |

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

Veta M. England, age 73, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a foster parent for 15 years for Auberle. 

 
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Donna Jean Charles

May 31, 2017 |

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

Donna Jean (Parnham) Charles, age 79, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at home. She was a retired jeweler and enjoyed bowling, golfing and gardening.

 
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Joseph Yellich

May 31, 2017 |

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

Joseph Yellich, 89, of West Mifflin Died Sunday, May 28, 2017 in UPMC Mercy.

Born December 10, 1927, in Duquesne, He was the son of the Late Joseph and Mary (Cvitak) Yellich. Mr. Yellich was a member of The First Free Evangelical Church of McKeesport and a Retired Hooker at the former U.S. Steel Corporation, Duquesne Works. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corp. Beloved Husband of the Late Josephine (Kulik) Yellich, he is survived by two loving Daughters, Beverly Govannucci of Somerset and Yvonne Dale of West Mifflin, A Brother Charles Yellich of West Mifflin, Four Grandchildren, Nine Great Grandchildren, and Three Great Great Grandchildren. He was also preceded in Death by a Daughter, Marilyn Yellich and a Sister, Margaret Yellich.

 
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Maxine M. Jeffries Walker

May 31, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Maxine M. Jeffries Walker, 72, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Riverside Care Center.

 
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Daniel J. Tanney

May 30, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Daniel J. Tanney, 63, of Glassport, died May 29, 2017.  He is survived by his children Destiny (Tom) Cadieux of Vermont, Brian (Cristi) Tanney of Ellsworth and Legacy Tanney of Irwin; grandchildren Kenadee, Dalani and AJ Cadieux and step grandchildren Cerstyn and Cylayah Richardson.  Dan was a member of Praise Assembly of God and served in the US Navy.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sat. June 3, 2017 from 2-4.

 


Thomas A. Feltz

May 30, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas A. Feltz, age 67, of West Mifflin, died May 28, 2017, at his home. Born November 18, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Wargovich) Feltz and the husband of Sandra (Gabris) Feltz, on May 21, 2017, they celebrated 40 years of marriage.
Tom was retired from the Social Security Administration, where he worked as a claims representative. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church. Tom was also a US Army veteran. He enjoyed caring for his fish aquariums and his kitty cats. He especially enjoyed trips to Disney World with his loving wife. Tom was always there to lend an ear or a hand.
In addition to his wife, tom is survived by siblings, Gloria Melinchak of White oak and Patricia Vasko of North Versailles; niece, Michele (Jon) Dobrinski of Irwin; great niece and nephew, Jared and Macie Dobrinski; mother-in-law, Dorothy Ivan of White Oak; father-in-law, August Gabris of Duquesne; many cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Paul Vasko.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, June 1, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be celebrated Friday, June 2, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Fr. Matthew Elanjileth will officiate. Committal will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at Corpus Christi Church at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center, 6620 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Roberta J. "Bertie" Bevan

May 30, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Roberta J. "Bertie" Bevan
Age 70, of West Mifflin, on May 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Steve and June (Kline) Kerekes. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish and St. Agnes Parish. Roberta worked in the produce department at Balsamo's in Mckeesport and was a clerk at R&M Variety in West Mifflin. She was a member of the former Women's Guild at Holy Name Church and enjoyed bingo, crocheting, and cooking. She was the beloved wife of Thomas E. Bevan for 50 years; mother of Thomas S. (Dianna) Bevan, of West Mifflin and Matthew Bevan, of West Mifflin; loving Ga-Ga of Abigail Bevan; sister of her twin brother, Robert "Shorty" Kerekes, of Mckeesport; also nieces and nephews. Visitation on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing service on Thursday, June 1, 2017, in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. followed Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin.

 


Regina D. (Grazel) Adams

May 30, 2017 |

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

Regina D. (Grazel) Adams, 91, a resident of St. Anne Home, Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon died Saturday May 27, 2017. She was born April 18, 1926 in Wendel, a daughter of the late Andrew and Lottie (Grabiak) Grazel. Regina and her late husband Harry V. Adams were founders and operators of Carradam Golf Club, North Huntingdon. She was a member of the PA Golf Course Owners Association and the S.N.P.J. Lodge, Herminie. When she was able she was a member of various ladies golf leagues, enjoyed playing cards, and loved to go to the casino. In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children Colleen C. (Frank) Ricco of Carmichaels and Leslie V. (Barbara) Adams of Scottsdale, AZ; her grandchildren Shannon (Larry) Dowling, Heather (Bill) Spell, Megan Riley, Cyndi (Drew) Davis, and Brent (Carolyn) Adams; also ten great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
 
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George F. Mancz

May 30, 2017 |

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

George F. Mancz, 84, of Boston, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday May 27, 2017 at home. He was born October 22, 1932 in Darlington, and was the son of the late George and Mary Schimpf Mancz. He was the husband of the late Shirley M. Forster Mancz who died October 19, 2011. They were married for 59 years. George was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works and was a member of the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association and the Renzie Seniors. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Linda) Mancz of Liberty Borough and Michael (Susan) Mancz of Penn Trafford, daughter, Barbara (Raymond Reitz) Wilson of Greenock, grandchildren, Dianne (Mark) Suckfiel, Eric Mancz, Shane Reitz, Zachary Mancz and Jacob Mancz, great-grandchildren, twins, Evie and MJ Suckfiel, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Edith J. Stepansky

May 30, 2017 |

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

Edith J. Stepansky, age 85, of Palm Harbor, Fl. formerly of McKeesport died on May 23, 2017. Born August 29, 1931 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Helen E. (Dare) Buckley and the wife of the late Leo W. Stepansky. Edith loved spending time with her friends and family and enjoyed beading. She was active in church and at Strafford Court.  She will always be remembered for her kindness and smile. Edith is survived by her children, Barbara Lee (Charles) Zimmer, Leo J. (Lynn) Stepansky, Michael J. (Cindi) Stepansky, Mark E. (Paula) Stepansky; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother James E. Buckley; and many nieces and nephews. Edith is preceded in death by her brother Joseph Buckley. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday June 2, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday June 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Father Steven Palsa will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary Polish Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Corpus Christi Church or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.