BARBARA L. MANNELLA
October 17, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Frances Bartifay
October 17, 2019 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Frances Bartifay, 89, of McKeesport, passed away on October 15, 2019 in UPMC McKeesport.
Roberta "Bobbie" Kay Warf
October 17, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Eva G. Denham
October 17, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Eva G. (Workman) Denham, age 61, of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born March 26, 1958 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late William S. and Jonette (Ware) Workman and wife of the late Greg Denham. She is survived by daughter, Erin (Michael) Stevens of Elizabeth; son, Ian Denham of Greensburg; granddaughter, Mia Collage of Elizabeth; sister, Jonell (Tony) Amicarella of Charleroi; brother, David Workman of Elizabeth; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. No visitation is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of PA, 810 River Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth.
Shirley M. Przybylski
October 17, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Shirley M. Przybylski, age 81, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Riverside Care Center. She retired as a clerk for Guardian Industries in West Elizabeth and was a former employee of U.S. Steel and Grant Department Store.
Gregory Paul “Cabbage” Kavalukas
October 17, 2019 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Gregory Paul “Cabbage” Kavalukas, 67, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday October 16th, 2019 at the John J. Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. He was born in McKeesport on June 17th, 1952 to the late Peter and Catherne Mols Kavalukas. Gregory is survived by his loving companion of 18 years, Nancy Halt, and her daughters, Angela Maren (Maarten) Jacobs, and Nicole Speeney. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Sydni Speeney, Anneke Jacobs, and Ashton Jacobs, sisters, Roberta (Charles) Simeral, of South Carolina and Pamela Kavalukas, of McKeesport, niece, Shanna (Gary) Morgan, of South Carolina, nephew, Shawn (Sara) Simeral, of South Carolina, great-nephews, Conner Morgan, and Caden Simeral, and great-niece, Delany Simeral. Gregory was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Catherne. He was a former member of St. Mary’s Church, and was previously employed by Allegheny Parks, South Parks. Gregory enjoyed playing softball, where he plated umpire, and participated in the Boys Club. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
Carol I. (Heller) Trappen
October 17, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Walter Carl Motz
October 17, 2019 |
By Willig Funeral Home & Crematory | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Walter Carl Motz, age 86, of Edgewood, died October 10, 2019, at the Aspinwall VA Hospital. Born November 28, 1932, in Pigeon Forge, VA, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Bernice (Moore) Motz and the husband of the late Margaret (Jones) Motz.
Walter was retired from Stuckert Towing, where he was an auto mechanic. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Walter was a member of the Wilkinsburg Lodge F&AM.
John A. Sotak
October 17, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Elsie V. (Vasilisin) Kolcun
October 16, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Elsie Kolcun, Dunmore, PA formerly of Duquesne, PA, passed away peacefully at the age of 83. Born in Duquesne, PA she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Chabala) Vasilisin. Married to the late George Kolcun, whom she shared 53 devoted years with before his passing in 2009. They relocated in 2003 to be near their daughter Sharon and her family. Elsie was a lifelong member of SS Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne and St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Dunmore, PA. She was retired from the Greek Catholic Union claims department. Prior to relocation she was a very active member of her church and District One of the Greek Catholic Union. Elsie passed the time crocheting, especially baby afghans as gifts, which many new babies have enjoyed. She loved to cook and bake for her grandchildren, the loves of her life.
Jackeldean "Jacki" Casey Svetz
October 16, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Jackeldean “Jacki” Casey Svetz of Grafton, Ohio formerly of McKeesport, died on October 8, 2019. She was born in McKeesport on October 21, 1931. She is the daughter of the late John and Rallie Spurnock Casey and the wife of the late Edward S. Svetz. She is survived by sisters, Janet, Shirley and Norma Jean; also, nieces, nephews and cousins.
James Dougherty
October 16, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
James Dougherty, age 75, of McKeesport, died October 15, 2019, at home. Born January 18, 1944, he was the son of late James and Thelma (Woodyard) Dougherty and the husband of Sandra (Barnes) Dougherty. James was retired from Reinhold's Ice Cream, Teamster Local 205, and was an Army Veteran. He loved his family, especially his best friend Morgan. James enjoyed camping, fishing and was an avid woodworker. James is survived by his wife, Sandra (Barnes) Dougherty, Daughter; Casey Jo (Rege) Kuzel, granddaughter; Morgan; step-grandchildren; Taylor and Dylan Kuzel, siblings; Patricia Petro and Hugh (Debbie) Dougherty. He is preceded in death by his parents. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on October 18, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A blessing service will be held on October 19, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Grandview Cemetery in North Versailles. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Grace Joy Benteler
October 16, 2019 |
By Willig Funeral Home & Crematory | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Grace Joy Benteler, age 90, of Elizabeth Township died October 14, 2019 at home. Born July 10, 1929 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Gerardo and Josephine (Mazzucco) D’Andrea and the wife of Earl Benteler.
Grace married her best friend, Earl, in 1956, and they spent 63 years together. Grace had worked for the Duquesne Light Company and as a caretaker for her grandchildren. She loved her family and cared for them as a homemaker. Grace was a volunteer at UPMC McKeesport Hospital in the gift shop. She enjoyed tending to her garden and cooking for her family.
Arnold Harris
October 16, 2019 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Arnold Harris, 77, of Clairton, Pennsylvania peacefully departed this life on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from the AHN Jefferson Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Arnold was born February 19, 1942, in Clairton, PA to the late Wallace Harris and Lorraine Jones Harris. He was preceded in death by Clarence Harris, Linda Harris, and Ronald Harris.
He received his formal education from the Clairton Public School System. Arnold then joined the United States Army where he served honorably. Following his return home, he was employed by U.S. Steel Corporation Clairton Works and visited 1st A.M.E. Church where his family are life long members.
Rufus "Poo" Morgan
October 16, 2019 |
By Editor | Posted in: Obituary
Rufus "Poo" Morgan, 53, died Oct. 12, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Oct. 19 at The Bethany House, 2998 Boyd St., McKeesport, PA. Arrangements are in charge of Tunie Funeral Home Inc.
