August 26, 2025 |
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Loretta E. (Abraitis) Nothdurft, age 74 of Whitehall, passed away at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born January 17, 1951 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Michael J. and Mabel E. (Hagen) Abraitis, Jr. A retired pharmacy technician, most recently for UPMC Mercy Hospital, Loretta was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Peter J. Nothdurft. She is survived by her children Heather (Richard) Graham and Heidi Nothdurft; her grandchildren Hananiah Graham, Charlotte (Andrew) Mellinger, Abigail Graham, Shane (Benae) Coburn, Douglas Coburn, and Makayla (Duwon Terrell) Coburn; her great-grandchildren Isabelle and Alivia Coburn and Duwon, Jr. and Allure Terrell; her brothers Michael and David Abraitis; her sister Susan Maria (the late Jack) Cokain; and also nieces and nephews.
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August 26, 2025 |
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Linda L. Beck, age 75 of Greensboro, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 in WVU Health Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born January 6, 1950 in Canonsburg, she was a daughter of the late James Walter Beck and Nellie Opal (Frum) Beck. A graduate of the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and employed at the Liberty Candy Co. for more than 20 years, Linda enjoyed roller skating in her younger years and loved to crochet, play bingo, do jigsaw puzzles, observe butterflies and wildlife outside of her home, feed the hummingbirds that would visit, and root on the Steelers. Most of all, she loved the time spent with her family. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Linda is survived by her daughter Kimmi (Douglas) Graboski of McKeesport; her grandchildren Sara (Nathan) Burnau of San Diego, CA and Nathan (Cassidy Chappell) of McKeesport; her great-grandchildren Bodhi and Sebastian; her sister Karen (Bob) Kelly of Greensboro; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Jerry, James Jr., Thomas, and Terry Beck and also two of her nephews.
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August 25, 2025 |
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August 25, 2025 |
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Raymond A. Heckman, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at home. He retired from the shipping and receiving department of Gardner Denver in Elizabeth. He was a member of the Elizabeth Twp. Sportsmen’s Association and he loved to ride his Harley Davidson. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, woodworking, boating and jet skiing, and he liked to get his hands dirty gardening. Born January 21, 1947 in Monongahela, he was a son of the late Richard and Cathryn (Dusi) Heckman. He is survived by his wife, Nancy L. (Vavra) Heckman, who have been together for 60 years; daughters, Cristalle “Crissy” (Mark) Greenwald of Elizabeth Twp. and Maranda (Arthur) King of Maple Falls, WA; grandchildren, Christian (Tayler Denney) Kirschner, Riley Greenwald, AJ King and Abby King; sisters, Pearl Glos of Elizabeth Twp. and Cheryl Trumpe of Lincoln Borough; brother, Richard (Mary) Heckman of Elizabeth Twp.; also nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Selena Heckman. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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August 25, 2025 |
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Frank J. Kwolek, age 93, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Glassport, beloved husband of Gail (Hartland) Kwolek, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Born on February 16, 1932, he was a son of the late John and Viola (Merta) Kwolek. After serving his country honorably during the Korean War, he graduated from Alliance College and also earned a Master’s Degree at Duquesne University. He taught at Our Lady of Grace, Southside Catholic, and also became an Occupational Assessment Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Holy Name Society, the PNA in Glassport, the Mon Yough Trail Council, Port Vue Oldtimers Softball League, Half Fast Golf Team and the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center. He was an avid bicyclist and an outdoor enthusiast, enjoyed fishing and especially camping with his wife Gail across the United States. In his leisure time, he enjoyed sharing his carpentry skills with family and friends. He is survived by brother Thomas (Sue) Kwolek of Palo Alto, CA; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings and their spouses, John, Patrick Anthony, Edward (Helen) and Joseph (Betty) Kwolek, Thelma (Frank) Spanbauer, Sr. M. Geraldine Kwolek, Louise (James) Sowerby, Florence (Steve) Dendis, Agnes (Liguori) Conley, and Mary Ann Kwolek who died in infancy. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Wednesday, August 27 from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, August 28 at 10 AM at St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. with Rev. Edwin J. Wichman officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Gratitude and blessings for the compassionate care of Family Hospice, family members, friends, and neighbors. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank’s loving memory to the Sisters of the Holy Spirit, 5246 Clarwin Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229-2208 or Family Hospice, 300 Northpointe Cir., Ste 303, Seven Fields, PA 16046. Offer condolences at
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August 23, 2025 |
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Carolyn Shavulsky, age 81 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 in The Residence at Arrowood, West Mifflin. Born November 13, 1943 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late John and Catherine (O'Donnell) Ford. A retired medical transcriptionist / billing coordinator, Carolyn was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late John Shavulsky, who passed away July 24, 2024. Carolyn is survived by her son John M. (Erika) Shavulsky of Austin, TX, her grandchildren Delaney and Mackenzie Shavulsky, and also a couple nephews & cousins.
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August 19, 2025 |
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Jason T. Honick, age 32 of West Newton, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Born November 16, 1992 in West Palm Beach, FL, he is the son of Jay Honick of Coulter and the late Dawn (Goodenow) Honick. A carpenter for TBI of Little Boston, Jason was a member of the Westco Highlands Four-Wheel-Drive Club. Besides his father, he is survived by his loving wife Kaitlyn (Guthrie) Honick and their two boys Jacob and Thomas; his sister Chelsi Honick of Pt. St. Lucie, FL; his half-brothers Timothy Cline of Urbana, OH and Edward Lopez of West Palm Beach, FL; his stepbrothers Jeremiah Williams of Gastonia, NC and Jason Cattlet of California; and his stepmother Cindy Honick of Coulter.
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August 15, 2025 |
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Danny Lee Miller, age 76 of Clairton, passed away at home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Born December 7, 1948 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Clarence and Jennie (Stearns) Miller. A retired yard supervisor at Mon River Supply in West Elizabeth, Danny was a 1968 graduate of Clairton High School and a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was also a life member, former president, and served ranks from 1st. Lieutenant to Chief with the Forward Twp. VFD. He was captain of the Fire/Police Organization and its treasurer, and he was active with the Junior Fire Coordinators, EMTs, a BSA/Webelos leader and assistant Scout Leader, and a union commissioner. Danny is survived by his daughter Ehrin (Bill) Miller Murray; his granddaughter Abigail Murray; his siblings Barbara (the late Alton) McCullough, Curtis S. (Adrianne) Miller, Ray R. Miller, Debbie Pazo, Susan (Ron) Vigliotti, and Patrick (Beth) Miller; and also numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Danny L. Miller, Jr. and his dogs CocaCola and McGee.
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August 15, 2025 |
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Kathleen M. Cassady, age 77 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 in her daughter's home. Born August 28, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Margaret (Blowski) Redlinger. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Kathleen is survived by her daughter Dana (Jerrome) Kazmierczyk of Natrona Heights; her grandchildren Bradley, Tyler, Shane, and Athena Kazmierczyk; her partner Catherine "Louise" Gallo of Clairton; her siblings Rosemarie Farina, Thomas (Kim) Redlinger, Bernard (Maryann) Redlinger, Timothy (Barbara) Redlinger, and David Redlinger; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Leo and August Redlinger, Margaret McCann, Diane Link, and Mary, Joseph, Regis, and Edward Redlinger.
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August 14, 2025 |
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Terry Clay Williams, age 68, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025 at home. Born November 14, 1956, he was a son of the late Wilbur Clay and Lois Isabelle (McClead) Williams. Terry was a veteran of the US Army and retired as a lead transportation security officer at the Pittsburgh International Airport. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Murrysville and will be remembered as a helpful and loyal family man. Terry is survived by his daughters Stephanie Nicole Williams of McKeesport and Danielle Alayne (Debayan) Maitra of the State of Washington; sister Cecelia A. Kraft of Elizabeth; and niece Raquel Gruber of Fort Myers, FL.
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August 11, 2025 |
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Miluse Ann (Koenig) Mina, dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem, passed away peacefully at her home in San Diego, CA on Wednesday August 6, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1928, in the city of Brno, Czechia into a family of Czech-Austrian gentry. Miluse’s father was an officer in the Austrian Imperial Army and after the Great War a high-ranking government official and decorated hero of the Czech anti-Nazi resistance. Upon graduating from high school in 1946, Miluse enrolled at Charles University in Prague. The country was in turmoil as the communists were undermining the coalition government. Miluse attracted the attention of the secret police by stumping communist speakers at political meetings with her incisive arguments. Miluse was forced to flee her country after the February 1948 communist takeover. She arrived in Paris, where she soon met her future husband Albert Mina (Minya), a Ruthenian graduate student in botany and a fellow exile. The couple were married the following year, and in 1950 Miluse gave birth to a son John (Ivan). After moving from France to the United States, Miluse gave birth to three more children: Peter (1955), Michael (1957) and Maria Paula (1960).
Settling in California in 1959, the family joined St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Van Nuys, CA. Learning of her artistic talent, the pastor asked Miluse to paint the icons for his church. Miluse went on to adorn over fifty churches with icons in the United States, Canada and Europe. Since 1988, Miluse and her husband lived in San Diego, CA. Albert passed away in 2009. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents the late Vaclav and Emilia (Hendrych) Koenig. Miluse is survived by her children John (Father Ivan), Peter, Michael (his wife Diana), Maria Paula, and a grandson Nicholas.
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August 09, 2025 |
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Robert C. Odorcich, age 82 of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born September 8, 1942 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Thomas Odorcich, Sr. and Helen (Wasko) Odorcich. A US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Robert served as a military policeman. He was awarded The Presidential Service Badge and Certificate after being recommended by a Armed Forces Aide to the President and was given a flight certificate after getting the opportunity to fly in the presidential helicopter in June of 1965. Robert was a retired engineer for Consol Energy and a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela's Church in White Oak. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, watching golf, and crossword puzzles. Robert will be remembered as being truly devoted to his wife and children. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Diane (Malos) Odorcich, his children Dena (John) Wolfe of Greensburg and Eric Odorcich of Irwin, his brother Ronald Odorcich of Elizabeth Twp.; granddaughter Lillianna Odorcich; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Odorcich, Jr. and his sister Kristine Baldridge.
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August 05, 2025 |
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Thomas Gilbert Pasquinelli, age 81, of Clairton passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at VA Hospital in Oakland. Born November 7, 1943 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Thomas and Betty Jane (Adams) Pasquinelli. Thomas was a US Air Force veteran serving during Vietnam War and worked as a Laborer many years. He was an officer of the VFW in McKeesport. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing pool, and loved his grandkids. Thomas is survived by his sons Troy (Mary) Pasquinelli of Jefferson Hills and Michael Pasquinelli of Monongahela; grandchildren Raegyn and Jaxson Pasquinelli; sister Patricia (the late Charles) Bakewell of Forward Township; nephews Thomas and Joseph Bakewell; niece Tricia Nigut; and mother of Troy, Dorothy Vavra.
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August 01, 2025 |
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Gladys M. Bacco, age 84 and formerly of Port Vue and Monroeville, passed away peacefully in Duluth, GA.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Raymond P. Bacco; her children, Marcy (Harold) Raeford and R. Brian Bacco; her grandchildren, Tyler Raeford, Erin (Carson) McFall, and Brett (Kelsey) Raeford; her great-grandchildren, W. Wyatt McFall and Waylon McFall; her sister, Patricia (Larry) Day; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Vukovcan and Margaret (Gdovic) Vukovcan and her brother, George B. Vukovcan.
Gladys was a proud employee of Bettis Atomic Plant where she maintained several lifelong friendships with coworkers. She was a wonderful homemaker and devoted mother. She was an avid cook and loved to entertain. The most important thing to her was that there was plenty of food and that everyone had something to eat. She was a meticulous and talented seamstress as well as a Scrabble enthusiast. She cherished time with her family in Surfside Beach, SC where wonderful memories were made together.
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July 31, 2025 |
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Dominick A. Naccarato, age 95 of Elizabeth Twp. and formerly of New Kensington, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp.. Born November 23, 1929 in Lago, Itally, he was a son of the late Nicola and Maria (Runco) Naccarato. the owner/proprietor of Dom's Shoe Service in Versailles and later McKeesport, Dominick was a member of the former Holy Trinity Church in McKeesport a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge #11 of Pittsburgh, the American Legion #447 of Port Vue, the E.B.A. of McKeesport, the V.F.W. Post #514 of McKeesport, and the 11th. Ward Welfare Association. In his spare time, Dom loved to garden and bowl and was a member of the same league for many years. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the late Dolores (Matzos) Naccarato, who passed away in 1984, and his brother M. John Naccarato. Dominick is survived by his children Mary Lynn Herrera of Elizabeth Twp., Anthony (Kelly) Naccarato of Mechanicsburg, VA, Vicki (Patrick Houy) Naccarato of Clairton, and Nick Naccarato of Elizabeth Twp.; his five grandchildren Noah, Jesse (Shanna), Zac (Lauren), Riley, and Jacob Naccarato; his great-grandchildren Colton, Remington, Leonidas, Korey, Dominic, Joseph, and Mia; his sisters Mary Ann Boyd of New Kensington, Rose Monteleone of New Kensington, and Carmella Acres of Lower Burrell; his brother Arthur Naccarato of Harwick; and also nieces and nephews.
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