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Marie Klotz

March 13, 2017 |

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

Marie Klotz, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at William Penn Care Center, Jeannette.

 
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John N. Tarle

March 13, 2017 |

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

John N. Tarle, age 91, of North Huntingdon died March 12, 2017. He was born July 26, 1925 in Coverdale, Pa., a son of the late Nicholas and Stella Cevitch Tarle.

 
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Edward W. Kiesell

March 13, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Edward W. Kiesell, age 68, of Port Vue, died March 11, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 7, 1948, in Sharon, PA, he was the son of the late Edward A. Kiesell and Helen (Best) Kiesell Burkhardt of Port Vue and the husband of Kena Gwynn (McClain) Kiesell for over 43 years.

 
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Mary Ashbaugh

March 13, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mary Ashbaugh, age 65 of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Kane Regional Hospital in McKeesport. Born October 20, 1951 in Lorain, OH, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ada (McCarty) Theiss, loving wife of the late Jack R. Ashbaugh, and mother of Gloria, Fred and Russell. Mary was a long time member of the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ.  She dedicated her time to caring for her family, and her homemade chocolates were something that all her friends and family looked forward to enjoying. She is survived by her children, and brothers, Raymond (Gloria) Theiss of Cleveland, OH, Dennis (Sherry) Theiss of Medina, OH, and Bruce (Carole) Theiss of Avon, OH, as well as grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Chuck Owston will officiate. Memorial donations are suggested to either the Rankin Christian Center or the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Regina A. (Mance) Begg

March 12, 2017 |

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

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loving wife and mother who passed away on Saturday March 11, 2017 with her family by her side following a short battle with cancer. Born May 12, 1956, Regina A. (Mance) Begg, age 60, of Monroeville, formerly of Clairton.

 
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Rose Rogers

March 12, 2017 |

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

Rose E. (Denham) Rogers, age 77 of Saint Clairsville, OH passed away in East Ohio Valley Hospital on Friday March 10, 2017.  Rose was born on January 27, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV., the daughter of the late John and Rose E. (Smith) Denham.

 
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Alfred W. “Brother” Gross

March 11, 2017 |

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

Alfred W. “Brother” Gross, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017, at home in McKeesport.  He was born December 25, 1932, the son of the late Alfred Sr., and Catherine (Decoursey) Gross; brother of the late Mary Catherine Gross.

 
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Williams Obituary

March 11, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ROBERTBOBBYWILLIAMS HOTT, 44, of Glassport died March 10, 2017.  He is the son of Dorsey Seargeant and Lydia Hott.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancé Kim Werner; children Cheyenne Hall, Natalie Hall, Lydia Hott, Kathlenia Werner, Christa Werner, Alan Werner, Lacey Malburg and Gage Harmon; granddaughter Chazdine Harmon and sister Tammy Hott also aunts, uncles and cousins. Bobby was a landscaper for Don Leonatti.

Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Mon. 2-4 and 6-8, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Marvin Dean.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home.
 


Bessie Lee Dent Williams McDowell

March 10, 2017 |

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

Elder McDowell was Born March 11, 1930 in Homestead, PA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Dent, and Virginia Hudson Dent, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Evelyn Denise Bracey Kirkland, and her late husbands, Jessie Lee Williams, and then Deacon Alonzo McDowell. Elder

 
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Evelyn M. Williams

March 10, 2017 |

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

Evelyn M. Williams, 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin.

 
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Evelyn G. McCrea

March 10, 2017 |

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

EVELYN G. McCREA age 90, of West Mifflin, on March 8, 2017, at home. She was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Dcuricko) Vojtko. Evelyn was a sales clerk at Cox's Department Store and Byers Department Store. She was a member of the former West Mifflin Senior Citizens. Her hobbies included walking and baking. Wife of the late George R. McCrea; mother of Cheryl (late Rick) Morrison of Erie, PA, late Debra McCrea Seropian; and the late Jean M. McCrea; grandmother of Corey Seropian, Shaunna (Mike) Morrison Machosky, Christopher Morrison, Keirsten Morrison, and Ian Morrison; great-grandmother of Owen Machosky; sister of the late James Vojtko. Visitation on Friday from 2:30 - 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery.

 


James J. Arillotta

March 09, 2017 |

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

James "Jim" Arillotta, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2017 in Atlanta, GA where he resided with his daughter.  He was surrounded by his family, who shared many wonderful memories of laughter and love and ushered him into heaven.  Born April 20, 1925 in Elizabeth, he was the son of the late Frank Arillotta and Mary (Modafari) Arillotta.  

 
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David M. "Greek" Obradovich Sr.

March 09, 2017 |

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

David M. “Greek” Obradovich Sr. age 63, of West Mifflin, on March 7, 2017, at home. He was a son of the late Nick and Veronica (Ignat) Obradovich. He enjoyed walking, exercising and playing the guitar. Father of David (fiancée Sarah Kuros) Obradovich, Jr. of West Mifflin; brother of Nick (Caroline) Obradovich of South Fayette, Marlene Petrosky of McKeesport and the late Evelyn (late Jack) Stull. Visitation on Friday, March 10, 2017, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the MALOYSCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 at which time services will be held. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg.

 


Adil Jehangir Balaporia

March 09, 2017 |

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

Adil Jehangir Balaporia, 70, of White Oak, died Thursday March 9, 2017. He was born October 11, 1946 in Bombay, India and was the son of the late Jehangir and Freny (Morris) Balaporia. Adil worked for Sears for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Zarin Adil (Daruwala) Balaporia, daughters, Rita Balaporia and Dilshad (Michael) Gump of Chicago, IL, and Tanaz (Andrew) Walendziewicz of North Huntingdon, sister, Ruby Rohinton (Rohinton) Batliwalla of Bombay, India, grandchildren, Aiden, Jolene, Elijah and Shailee, nieces and nephews.

 
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Edward G. Borowitz

March 09, 2017 |

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

Edward G. Borowitz, age 69 of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 26, 1948, son of the late Edward and Mary Borowitz. He was a maintenance Technician for Shadyside Hospital for thirty years until he retired.

 
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