October 11, 2024 |
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Gerald M. LaFrankie, age 81, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Elizabeth Borough, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was a former coal miner and retired as an Allegheny County Park Manager at Round Hill Park in Elizabeth Twp. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish and former mayor of Elizabeth. He was a past president of Woman’s Place in McKeesport, former vice chairman of West-to-West Coalition and former vice president of the Pittsburgh District of First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. Born May 22, 1943, in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late James J. and Virginia (Ackerman) LaFrankie. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Monica (Geletko) LaFrankie; daughters, Beth (David Lau) Konick of Rostraver Twp., Amy (Jason) Thomas of Elizabeth and Heather Stover of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Camden, Emma, Blake and Mason Stover, and Grace and Jack Konick; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Paulianna Martis, Theodora Terdine and Virginia Handley, and brother, James LaFrankie. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 10 AM in St. Clare of Assisi Church with Rev. William Terza officiating. Burial will follow in St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
October 07, 2024 |
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Stella E. "Buga" (Slavick) Smith, age 88, of Forward Twp., formerly of Elizabeth and West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Bethel Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She retired after 25 years as a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Clairton then Elizabeth. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking, baking, and trips to the casino with family and friends, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Born February 17, 1936 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Paul M. and Stephanna (Anjeski) Slavick and wife of the late Francis Gilford "Smitty" Smith. She is survived by son, Ralph G. (Kathy) Smith of Forward Twp.; daughter, Kathy Smith of Forward Twp.; grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Michaels of Forward Twp. and Nicole Smith of Greensburg; great-grandchildren, Peyton Michaels, Easton Michaels and Xxaiver Grubbs; siblings, Joann Weiss of Jefferson Hills, Patricia Wedel of Pleasant Hills, George (Judy) Slavick of Elizabeth Twp. and Michael Slavick of Belle Vernon; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Robert P. Smith, and siblings, Mary Catherine Soukovich, Phyllis Martin, Margaret "Peggy" Roberts, Marion McKernan, and John, Joseph and Paul "Puddo" Slavick. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10 AM in St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, Monongahela. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
October 07, 2024 |
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Judith Anne (Hilton) Kuzman, age 86 and a long time resident of Bethel Park, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Born February 25, 1938 in Patterson Heights, Beaver Co., PA, she was the only child of the late Harold E. and Elizabeth (Tucker) Hilton and spent her childhood in Mt. Lebanon. Judy worked for the Bethel Park School District for 20 years in various positions and was a former president of the Bethel Park VFD Ladies' Auxiliary, a former chairman of Bethel Park Recreation, and will be remembered for dedicating her life to the youth of Bethel Park. She was proud to be one of the first Candy Stripers at St. Clair Hospital where she met her husband when he was there as a patient.
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October 03, 2024 |
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Marie F. (Brenning) Giel, age 77, of Elizabeth, formerly of Jefferson Borough, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth,Twp. She had a blue belt in Taekwondo and loved gardening, sewing and crafting. Born May 14, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Frances M. (Kredatus) Brenning and wife of the late Daniel A. Giel. She is survived by sons, Dennis R. (Jayme) Giel of Elizabeth and Daniel Giel of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Kylie, Gianna, Andrew and Emily; numerous brothers and sisters; special friend, Amber Black; also, nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Andrew Giel. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10 AM in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Private burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
October 03, 2024 |
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Michael Charles Popko, age 68, of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired electronics technician for US Steel Clairton Works. He was a member of House of Faith - The Barn in West Newton where he was very active, and he loved antique cars and restoration. Born December 30, 1955 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Michael J. and Anna (Kedulich) Popko. He is survived by his sisters, Michelle (Tim) Pryzbylski of Elizabeth Twp. and Patricia (Paul) Waronsky of Elizabeth Twp.; brother, Gregory W. (Karen) Popko of Pittsburgh; nephew, Brian Pryzbylski; niece, Kristina (Blake) Papalia of West Palm Beach, FL; great-nephew, Jordan (Megan Cartia) Tour; great-niece, Gianna Tour; dear friend, Dan Wood of Pittsburgh; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by niece, Jennifer Tour. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 3-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Conrad Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the House of Faith, 111 Taylor Road, West Newton, PA 15089. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
September 30, 2024 |
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David M. "Cookie" Lazur, age 75, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. Born April 3, 1949, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John and Frances (Miller) Lazur. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War and a baker for Clairton Bakery.
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September 29, 2024 |
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Cheryl (Sharpnack) Tignanelli, age 81, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at home. She was a retired secretary for Dean Honda in West Mifflin and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth. Born September 25, 1943, in Elizabeth Twp., she was a daughter of the late Walton and Sylvia (Jones) Sharpnack. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Joseph Tignanelli; sons, Timothy (Colleen) Tignanelli of Uniontown, Troy Tignanelli of Columbus, OH and Thomas Tignanelli of Gunnison, CO; grandchildren, Andrew Tignanelli, Anthony (Teri) Tignanelli, Devin (Angela) Tignanelli and Sarah Tignanelli; great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Audrianna and Jackson Tignanelli and Lucy Goroncy; sister, Mona Pungitore of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, JoAnne Wright.
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September 27, 2024 |
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Cindy Lou (Albright) Dixon Albright, age 70, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Forbes Hospital. She was a retired nursing assistant at Jefferson Hospital and Kane Community Living Center – McKeesport, and was a former school bus driver. She was a member of Greenock United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp. where she was very active. Born May 12, 1954 in Lincoln Borough, she was a daughter of the late James A. and Sarah K. (Albright) Gephart. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Ray L.H. Albright; sons, James A. Dixon of McKeesport and Edward L. (Nicole) Dixon of Elizabeth Twp.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Jimmy Ray (Lori) Gephart of Lincoln Borough; also, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. No visitation is planned. A memorial service will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10 AM in Greenock United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Lawrence officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Greenock United Methodist Church, 1213 Greenock-Buena Vista Road, Greenock, PA 15047. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
September 23, 2024 |
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Elizabeth M.J. Brogna, age 88, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Pittston, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a retired music teacher for the Pittston Area School District and a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born April 17, 1936 in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Storz) Insalaco. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence C. Brogna; son, Lance (Christina) Brogna of Elizabeth Twp.; granddaughters, Courtney Brogna of Colorado and Natalie (Jonathan) Slatt of Greensburg; brother, Charles Insalaco of Delaware; also, nieces. A memorial gathering will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Norwin Christian Church, 9610 Barnes Lake Road in Irwin from 4 PM until the time of memorial service at 5 PM. A memorial Mass will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10 AM in St. Joachim and Ann Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
September 17, 2024 |
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Mary Jane (Neunsen) Mooney, age 81, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was a nurse for more than 25 years. Born February 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Bernard J. and Marie Ann (Thomas) Neunsen. She was the loving mother of Patrick (Paula) Mooney of Elizabeth Twp., Suzzette Marie Neunsen of Coraopolis and Shawn Mooney of Bethel Park; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Borne of Moon Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
September 14, 2024 |
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Thomas D. Lucas, age 72 of Duquesne, formerly of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at home. A retired crane operator from Tube City Metal Works, Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved going to flea markets. Born in McKeesport on November 13, 1951, he was a son of the late Andrew J. Lucas and the late Dolores (Brown) Lucas. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara A. (Dodds) Lucas; children, Susan (William Forkey) Dunnett of Glassport, Micheal (Heather) Lucas of Lincoln Borough, Amy (Robert) Bodzer of Glassport, Marcella (James) Slanina of Munhall, Laura Perez of Duquesne, and George Vucin of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Madison, Avery, Micheal, Jared, Taylor, Lindy, Tanner, Jason, Larz, Baun, Brianna, James, and Derrick; great-grandchildren, Liam, Norah, Julian, Emerson, Ash, and Raina Louise; five siblings, Madeline Randig of Lincoln Borough, Dianne Casson of Cincinnati, OH, John Lucas of Elizabeth Twp., Delores Sheridan of Stratford, CT, and Anna Dougherty of Glassport; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Dobrich. Friends will be received at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 N Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 3-7 PM. A service will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
September 04, 2024 |
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Kendall L. Pierre, age 44, of Canonsburg, and formerly of New Orleans, LA passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. Born April 30, 1980, in Luling, LA, he was the son of the late Charles Brown and the late Linda Ann Jenkins. He worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for We Care at South Hills in Canonsburg. He was survived by his sister Keylanda (Vincent Victor) Pierre of Houston, TX; nieces and nephews D'quan Pierre, and Ashley, Asia, Aliyah, Vincent E. and Vincent I. Victor; and cousins.
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September 03, 2024 |
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Roy Dennis Opfar, age 70, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. A member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, he retired as a medical records representative for UPMC in Pittsburgh and was a bus monitor in the Elizabeth Forward School District for special needs students, for whom he had a great deal of love. Born May 3, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of Wilma (Salzer) Opfar of Lincoln and the late Theodore Opfar. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Theodore (Sharon) Opfar of Versailles, John (Kim) Opfar of Jefferson Hills, Tracy Opfar of Elizabeth, Billie Jo Kurta of Clairton, Karen (Chris) Davis of Canonsburg and Kevin (Lisa) Opfar of Lincoln; also, nieces and nephews. No visitation is planned. A memorial service will take place at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2 PM with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
August 27, 2024 |
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Judith (Schallenberger) Fisher, age 84, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. A member of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, she retired as a registered nurse at Jefferson Hospital. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born March 13, 1940 in Jacobs Creek, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Movic) Schallenberger and wife of the late Randolph H. Fisher Sr. She is survived by sons, David A. (Susan) Fisher of Allison Park and Richard D. (Susan) Fisher of Wickenburg, AZ; grandchildren, Katherine Fisher of Cleveland, Ohio, Megan (Drew) Dvorsky of Zebulon, NC and Christopher Fisher of Shaler Twp.; sister, Sister Carolyn Schallenberger of Pittsburgh; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Randolph H. Fisher Jr., and her dog, Missy. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Private burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
August 26, 2024 |
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Sabrina F. Boyle, age 19, of Elizabeth, formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at West Penn Hospital. She was a former colorguard at Elizabeth Forward High School, and enjoyed the outdoors and fishing and hunting. Born January 22, 2005 in Washington, PA, she was a daughter of Richard (Michelle) Boyle of Belle Vernon and Lisa McClellan (Steven) Beatty of Elizabeth. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Ethan Boyle and Jacob, Trevor and Oliver Beatty; maternal grandparents, James and Charlotte McClellan of Claysville, James (Andrea) Beatty of Monaca and Pamela (Bo) Harper of Baldwin; paternal grandparents, Mark and Kathy Boyle of North Charleroi and Dan and Barb Harvey of Charleroi; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial gathering will take place at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Friday, September 6, 2024 from 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sabrina Boyle Go Fund Me Account. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
