Clara Plants

May 30, 2017 |

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

Clara Plants, age 90, of Sewickley Twp., and formerly of Floreffe, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at home. She was a homemaker and a member of Olivet United Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth. 

Naomi Elizabeth Karr Clutter

May 29, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Naomi Elizabeth Karr Clutter, age 89, of Clairton, died May 28, 2017, at home. Born August 8, 1927, in Herminie, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Rosensteel) Mellinger and the wife of the late Francis Clutter.
Naomi dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a kind hearted soul and was loved by all. Naomi was truly the matriarch of the family and will always be remembered for her caring nature. She was best known as “Gram,” to everyone that knew her. She was a member of the former Christian Missionary Alliance, in Herminie and Clairton.
Naomi is survived by children, Dorcas “Dee” Smith of Clairton, John W. (Starlene) Karr of Richmond, VA and James R. Clutter of Clairton; granddaughter, Amy Menanno; great grandchildren, Mariah and Nolan; sisters, Hazel Proctor and Darlene Kunkle both of Irwin; brother-in-law, Russell (Joni) Karr of Evanstown; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Philip) Comini of Herminie; also many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and second husband, she was also preceded in death by first husband, Walter Karr; daughters, Cheryl, Mary Katherine and Brenda; siblings, Donna, Howard (Alice), Arthur (Isabelle) and Ethel (Richard).
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Cremation Services on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Noon, in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jody Dausey will officiate. Burial will follow in Westmoreland Memorial Park.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Jeannie Marie LaBarbera

May 29, 2017 |

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

Jeannie M. LaBarbera, 61, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Bradford, PA, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017.

Margaret McMonagle

May 29, 2017 |

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

Margaret McMonagle, age 92 of North Belle Vernon and formerly of Baldwin, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017.  Born July 3, 1924 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Stella Wzest and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Albert J. McMonagle and her son, the late Jerry McMonagle. 

Linda Lee Roberts

May 28, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Linda Lee Roberts, age 70, of Glassport, died May 26, 2017, at home with her loving family by her side. Born March 26, 1947, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Robert Saunier and Edna Hogle and the wife of Don Roberts. Linda retired from South Western Medical Center, where she was a billing and registration secretary with over 20 years of service. She was a member of the Glassport United Methodist Church. She looked forward to socializing at the VFW in Clairton on Friday nights, followed by dinner with Don. Linda and Don were truly inseparable.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, Lisa (Greg) Ploskina of Glassport, Roman Nowicki of San Diego, CA and Donny Roberts of Glassport; grandson, Jordan Ploskina of Glassport; siblings, Bob (Patricia) Saunier of White Hall, Joy Hogle, Nancy Eisel both of Mt. Washington, Will Hogle of Pittsburgh and John (Gloria) Hogle of Pittsburgh.
She was also preceded in death by siblings, Maryann Finch and Henry Hogle.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A service will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

James Charles Patch

May 28, 2017 |

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

James Charles Patch, age 75, of Elizabeth Twp., died on Saturday May 27, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on April 21, 1942 and is the son of the late Anthony and Juanita Jordan Patch. He was a driver for Port Authority Transit for 26 years and was a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85. He enjoyed music, loved all the local sports teams including the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, and was a proud organ donor.

He is survived by his loving wife, Esther Snyder; son, Jerel Patch of Baldwin; and daughter, Shannon Patch of Baldwin.

Services were held yesterday at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177). Condolences may be made at strifflerfuneralhomes.com

Samuel J. "Sam" Oliverio

May 27, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Samuel J. “Sam” Oliverio, age 66, of McKeesport, died May 26, 2017, at home. Born April 2, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Samuel and Betty (Toll) Oliverio. Sam was retired from the City of McKeesport, where he was a operator/mechanic, with over 30 years of service. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School, Class of 1969. Sam then attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4^th Degree, Teamsters Local 205 and the American Turner’s Club. He enjoyed old cars, bowling and most of all spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

Sam is survived by a daughter, Shannon (Butch) Suba of McKeesport; grandchildren, Cailyn and Spencer; brother, John (Debbie) Oliverio of North Versailles; niece, Jonelle (Sam) Dini of Greensburg; many cousins and dear friends.

Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the White Athletic Association, 1798 Lower Heckman Rd., White Oak, PA 15131.

Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Timothy Reza

May 27, 2017 |

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

William "Billy" Robert Bickerton

May 26, 2017 |

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

William "Billy" Robert Bickerton, 35, of Calverton, New York and Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of McKeesport, died Wednesday May 24, 2017. He was born January 27, 1982 in McKeesport. Billy was a chef at Stoneybrook University and was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan. He was also an organ donor. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Lori (Sutton) Newman Jr., of Spring Hill, FL, sisters, Jennifer Bickerton, Michelle (fiancée, Jason) Newman, and Nicole (fiancée, Blake) Newman of Spring Hill, FL, aunts, Lisa Newman of Chino, CA, Stacy (Jeff) Roolf of Denver, CO, a niece, Adrianna Viccione of Spring Hill, FL, grandparents, Michael (Janie) Newman, Sr., of McMurry, and Marlene (John) Newman of Dravosburg, his father, William Bickerton and grandparents, William and Phylis Bickerton of Finleyville, and many cousins and friends.

Mercedes Jane Gibbons

May 26, 2017 |

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

Mercedes Jane Gibbons, 95, of White Oak, died Thursday May 25, 2017. She was born May 31, 1921 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Hornyk) Billy. She was the wife of the late John J. (Bus) Gibbons, founder of the Gibbons Real Estate Agency, who died June 7, 1985. Mercedes graduated from McKeesport High school in 1938 and served on all the reunion committees. After graduating from Robert Morris University, she worked as the secretary to the Metallurgist at U.S. Steel until getting married. She was a faithful member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in McKeesport and was a former choir and council member and president of the W.E.L.C.A.

Rose Mary Monito

May 26, 2017 |

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

Rose Mary Monito, age 89, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017.  Born May 25, 1928 in Waterbury, CT, she was a daughter of the late Demetrius and Mary (Roscoe) Monito.

Donna Lynn Kadar

May 26, 2017 |

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

Donna Lynn “Jigaw” “Honey” Kadar, age 62, of Charleroi, and formerly of Clairton and Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at West Penn Hospital. She was the owner of Eagles Landing II Restaurant in Rostraver.

Constance J. Mehalik

May 26, 2017 |

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

Constance J. Mehalik, age 69 of Hempfield Manor died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.  Beloved daughter of the late George and Julia (Rastocan) Mehalik; cherished sister of Dolores (Ray) Roman, Gilbert (Sandy) Mehalik, Annamae (Mike) Mroziak, George (Mary Lou) Mehalik, Elizabeth (Bob) Torma, Paula (Rich) Owens and Richard (Kathy) Mehalik; and also several nieces and nephews.  She will be sadly missed by all who loved and cared for her.  Special thank you to her niece Kelli for the time and care she bestowed upon Connie.  Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 12 p.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Barbara "Thornton" Ostrander

May 26, 2017 |

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

Barbara "Thornton" Ostrander,66, of Finleyville, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in St. Clair Hospital surrounded by her family.

Evelyn B. Garland Still

May 26, 2017 |

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

Evelyn B. Garland Still, 91, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.