Stephen P. Gogoel
June 12, 2025 |
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Nancy Lynn (Core) Gesmond
June 11, 2025 |
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Nancy Lynn (Core) Gesmond, age 61 of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born July 31, 1963 in Alexandria, VA, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Wronkovich) Core. Nancy is survived by her loving husband Daniel Gesmond Sr.; her children Daniel Jr., Michael, and Nikki Gesmond; her grandchildren who she loved with all of her heart: Alivia, Joey, and Carson; her sister Louise Hudson; and also her three nephews.
Annette “Toni” McLaughlin
June 09, 2025 |
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Annette "Toni" McLaughlin, age 79 of Clairton, was called home by her Savior Jesus Christ in June of 2024. Born July 22, 1944, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Dora) Planich. Annette is survived by her children Ashley (Mark) Iddings and Ian McLaughlin, both of Pittsburgh, her granddaughter Audra, her sisters Emily (Donald) Parks of O'Hara Twp. and Mary Lou (John) Matola of Finleyville, as well as nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Mount Aloysius College with a propensity towards numbers and organization, she went on to work for the federal government in Washington D.C. and Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. However, she gave up what would have been a promising career path to take on what she considered her most rewarding job, raising her children - which she made her world. A loving sister, mother, grandmother "Baba", aunt and friend; she was a sensitive soul, and an empathic listener with whom anyone could feel safe, heard, and comforted. To those who knew her best, she displayed razor-sharp wit, unparalleled humor and a playfully affectionate personality. She was graceful and meticulous in her appearance; actions and the atmosphere she created around her; making her beautiful both inside and out. She was the quiet presence in life that is now so undeniably loud in her absence.
Services will be private at the request of the family. Arrangements by the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton.
Ann Sadler
June 08, 2025 |
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Edward N. Welty
June 03, 2025 |
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Christina (Antonella) Smith
June 03, 2025 |
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Christina Smith, aged 90 of Harrison City and formerly of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Redstone Highlands in Murrysville. Born November 5, 1934 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella Antonella. A former administrative assistant at Westinghouse's Bettis National Laboratory and member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela's Church, Tina will always be cherished and remembered fondly by all for her strength of character, keen sense of humor, all-embracing kindness, unsparing generosity, remarkable resilience, and last, but not least, her truly exceptional baking skills and treats. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Ronald A. Smith, who passed away in August 2005, and all seven of her older siblings. Tina is survived by her daughter Linda (Chris) Temple of Harrison City, her grandsons Michael (Ashley) Temple of Harrison City and Jeremy (Milena) Temple of Penn Twp, the light of her life, her great-granddaughter Lexi Temple, and also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Tina were held privately. Tina’s family would also very much like to extend a special, heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Redstone Highlands of Murrysville for their exemplary care and comfort not only for Tina, but to her family as well. Arrangements by the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home, Versailles.
Robert D. Nicklow
June 02, 2025 |
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John Pacerucha
June 02, 2025 |
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John Pacerucha, age 81 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born August 2, 1943 in Glassport, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Prokopchak) Pacerucha. He was preceded in death by his siblings Anne Handra, Michael and Paul Pacerucha. John is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Caren (Yanik) Pacerucha. He was a loving uncle to two generations of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. John was caring and loving to his cousins and friends. He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era and a member of the American Legion Post #443 of Glassport. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish.
Carol L. Davis
May 28, 2025 |
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Kelly DeSue
May 28, 2025 |
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Kelly DeSue, age 57 of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Monday, May 26, 2025. Born October 2, 1967 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Joan (Davis) DeSue. Kelly is survived by her aunt Jackie Gaza of Clairton, her uncle John (the late Judy) DeSue of Glassport, many cousins, and her significant other Vince Samudosky of West Mifflin.
Brendan Michael Parsons
May 28, 2025 |
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Brendan Michael Parsons, age 23 of McKeesport and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born December 21, 2001 in Pittsburgh, he is a son of Chris Parsons of Clairton and Tracy Lynn (Martin) Lindsey of Clairton. A member of the Clairton High School class of 2020 and quarterback of its WPIAL Championship Team, Brendan worked for Caruso Paving. Besides his parents, he is survived by his siblings Kelsea Parsons and Devin (Ana) Parsons, both of Clairton; his stepfather Richard Lindsey; his companion Faith Moore and two children Halo and Harlem; his grandmother Debra McHugh of Clairton; and also his nephews.
Donna Lenker
May 28, 2025 |
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Donna Lenker, age 87 of Mt. Lebanon and formerly of White Oak, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Providence Point, Mt. Lebanon. Born September 19, 1937 in White Oak, she was a daughter of the late James and Helen M. (Hendrie) Johnson. A former member of the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ in White Oak, Donna retired after 40+ years as an administrator at Bettis Atomic Power National Laboratory. She is survived by her husband Robert Lenker and, besides her parents, is preceded in death by her brother James S. Johnson.
Louis "Gi Gi" E. Colonna
May 28, 2025 |
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Louis E. "Gigi" Colonna, age 91 of Belle Mead, NJ and formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in The Delaney of Bridgewater. Born January 12, 1934 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Luigi and Velia Colonna. He is survived by his children David (Cindy) Colonna of Belle Mead, NJ, Annette (Frank) Kuyan of Bethlehem, Jean (Pete) Pepe of Bethlehem, and Louis (Christina) Colonna of Flemington, NJ, his eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Gigi was preceded in death by his five siblings: Paris, Velario, Pete, Mario, and Maria. Gigi was a member of Clairton High School Class of 1952. He worked for US Steel and Beckman Engineering before becoming the owner/proprietor of Tess-Com, Inc. Gigi was an avid traveler, experiencing most of the world in his lifetime. He was also a dedicated accordion player, never missing a chance to entertain his family and friends with beautiful music.
Peter A. Ranich
May 24, 2025 |
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Sr. M. Anne Angelcyk, SDR
May 24, 2025 |
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Sister M. Anne Angelcyk, SDR
“My lover speaks; he says to me, “Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one and come!” Song of Songs 2:10
In the afternoon of Friday, May 23, 2025—on what began as an “ordinary” day—our Divine Redeemer came to gently bring Sister Anne to her heavenly home. She was 84 years old and a Sister of the Divine Redeemer for 65 years. As vibrant and productive as Sister Anne’s life had been, her last years were marked by a slow physical decline from Parkinson’s disease. By God’s loving Providence, that very morning our chaplain, Father Edwin Wichman, anointed Sister.
When it appeared that Sister was dying, the Sisters, several of her nurses and close friends, gathered in her Infirmary bedroom to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet, the Rosary, special prayers for the dying...and sing hymns to Jesus and the Blessed Mother. Sister was also being prayed for by others beyond the Motherhouse: family, friends, “The Rock of the Redeemer”…
Sr. Anne, the daughter of Anna (Booley) and Edward Walter Angelcyk, was born November 26, 1940 in West Newton, PA, and baptized at Holy Family Church. She had one brother and two sisters.
While browsing through a friend’s Divine Redeemer Academy yearbook, the then Kathleen, liked what she saw and decided to attend the Academy. Then, in February of her senior year, she entered the Community as a postulant. Her First Profession of Vows was on August 15, 1960, and her Final Profession was in 1965.
Sr. Anne received a Bachelor of Science degree from Duquesne University, majoring in education and minoring in business education. She then received a Master of Arts degree in business education from the Catholic University of America.
Sister taught at St. Bartholomew in Penn Hills; the former Bishop Boyle High School in Homestead; Sacred Heart High School in E. Liberty; Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport; and Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio, Diocese of Cleveland.
Sr. Anne embraced every change of assignment in a spirit of Obedience and trust, and with a positive attitude. One such move was to our hospital in S. St. Paul, Minnesota, where she was the superior of her religious community there and also secretary to the Director of Nursing.
Later, when the need arose, and after receiving certification as a Personal Care Home Administrator in 1989, she was named assistant administrator—and later administrator—of our Villa St. Teresa Assisted Living Home in Darby, near Philadelphia, serving there for 17 years.
Throughout her life, Sr. Anne found effective and practical ways of bringing needed help to others.
For a time, Sister served as a council member for the American Province of the Congregation.
As Sister’s own mother advanced in years and needed help, Sister assumed the responsibility and privilege of caring for her for 9 years—the last 2 years at our Motherhouse.
Inspired by her mother and grandmother, Sr. Anne sewed many quilts, the Amish doing the final quilting stitch. She donated one of her quilts to Holy Family (her home parish) to help with replacing their roof.
A cause dear to Sister’s heart was promoting Vocations to Religious Life and Priesthood—and to our own
Community. She served for several years on the Greensburg Religious Vocation Council. She said, “I love what I am doing. I love being a Sister…I really believe that Religious Life is going to blossom again.”
Early each morning, Sr. Anne could be found praying in the quiet of the Motherhouse chapel where she received the spiritual energy to meet the day ahead.
In her spare time, Sister enjoyed quilting, horseback riding, and gardening.
Sr. Anne is survived by her fellow Sisters of the Divine Redeemer, her sisters Paulette (Gary) Klun and Betsy Fanala. Also, many cousins, nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and one great grand niece, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Angelcyk.
