August 29, 2023 |
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Helen M. (Mikszan) Becker, age 92, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born March 19, 1931 in Lawrenceville, she was a daughter of the late Andrew C. and Viola (Bollard) Mikszan and wife of the recently deceased George L. Becker Jr. She is survived by daughters, Dolores (Gary) Bell of Charlotte, NC, Patricia (Larry) Vavrek of Estero, FL, Carol Karabinos of Pittsburgh, Charlene (Rege) McDonough of Cincinnati, OH, Mary (Skip) Chuderewicz of Pittsburgh and Lynn (Eric) Damico of Jefferson Hills; sons, Lawrence (Sherry) Becker of Colorado Springs, CO, Daniel (Robin) Becker of Lancaster, Henry (Lorra) Becker of Denver, CO, Ronald Becker of Plattsburg, NY, Kenneth (Kathy) Becker of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and George (Sheila) Becker of Jefferson Hills; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother, George Mikszan. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 3-5 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 9:30 AM in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer condolences at
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August 29, 2023 |
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Donald C. Rieger, age 96 of Belle Vernon and formerly of Erie, passed away at home on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born June 3, 1927 in Erie, he was a son of the late Anthony and Margaret (Eichelsdorfer) Rieger. A US Army Veteran of World War II, Donald retired as a service manager for the former Dictophone Corp. (now Pitney Bowes) as a service manager. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, especially on Lake Erie, and following his beloved Pittsburgh Pirates through thick and thin. Donald is survived by his children Joseph Rieger of Belle Vernon, Mark A. (Connie) Rieger of Erie, Gary (Victoria) Rieger of Austin, TX, and Shari (Tom Arndt) Rieger of Memphis, TN; his grandchildren Sean (Bridget) Rieger, Ryan (Amanda) Rieger, Bryan Rieger, Jeremy (Laura) Rieger, Destiny (Yee) Wells, Justin (Melissa) Rieger, Sienna Rieger, and Aidan Rieger; his great-grandchildren Hannah, Kaia, Bodi, Soren, River, Carter, Karly, McKenzie, Eli, Faith, Grace, and Hope; his great-great-grandchild Azaela; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his siblings Harry Rieger, Frances Gehringer, and Rita Rieger.
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August 28, 2023 |
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Jane (Remaley) Ganss, age 103, of Sewickley, formerly of West Elizabeth and Pleasant Hills, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the Masonic Village of Sewickley. She was a retired clerk at the West Elizabeth Post Office, a member of Springdale United Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Elizabeth 418 Order of Eastern Star and Past Worthy Matron. Born January 9, 1920 in Springdale, she was a daughter of the late James G. and Emma E. (Thompson) Remaley, and wife of the late William J. Ganss Jr. She is survived by son, Jim (Louise) Ganss of Decatur, TN; daughter, Marcie (Bob) Ladley of Jefferson Hills; granddaughter, Christy MacDonald; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. A special thank you to her two great-nieces, Lynn Currie and Beth Hewitt, and the staff of Masonic Village, especially the “A-Team.” Private visitation was at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Burial was in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Village of Sewickley, 1000 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143 or a charity of one's choice. Offer condolences at
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August 24, 2023 |
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Carole J. (McCorkle) Williams, age 81, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at home. She was the accountant for the family business, Tom's Body Shop in Forward Twp. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. A master quilter and member of the Mon Valley Quilt Club, she also enjoyed sewing, building puzzles and doing crossword puzzles, and was an avid reader. Born June 3, 1942 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Helen (Hough) McCorkle. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Thomas E. Williams; daughters, Amy Brunazzi of Forward Twp. and Jennifer (Simone Meltesen) Williams of New York, NY; grandchildren, Erin Brunazzi, Sarah (Stephen) Ciuca and Arthur Brunazzi; great-grandchildren, Trent, Sofia, Anson and Ellis; brother, Boyd McCorkle of the state of California; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, JoAnn Sayre, and best friend, Patty Speers. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 3-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at
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August 21, 2023 |
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Deborah A. (Shellhammer) Lawson, age 70, of Charleroi, formerly of Brookville, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Cambridge Hillside Senior Living. A member of First Baptist Church in Brookville, she retired after 20 years as a bookkeeper for Matson's Lumber in Brookville. She loved animals, crafting, sewing, being outdoors, baking, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She enjoyed music and singing and music "carried her" after her husband passed away. Born September 26, 1952 in Stamford, NY, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Betty J. (Andrew) Shellhammer and wife of the late William L. Lawson. She is survived by daughter, Kimberly Hempel of Brookville; grandchildren, Aubree (Cameron) Johnson of Charleroi, Andrew Hempel of Export and Austin Hempel of West Newton; great-grandchildren, Naomi Rose Johnson and Roman Claude Johnson; siblings, Richard (Linda) Shellhammer, Pamela (Robert) Davis, Susan Walk and William (Cari) Shellhammer; also, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Judith Crawford and Ronald Shellhammer.
Family and friends can attend a memorial service Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 11 AM at First Baptist Church, 101 Main Street, Brookville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4240 www.alz.org/pa or the ALS Association, PO Box 37022 Boone, IA 50037-0022. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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August 19, 2023 |
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Walter A. "Andy" Steinhiser, age 71 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born October 4, 1951 in Butler, he was a son of the late Alfred James and Arbustus (Hannaman) Steinhiser. Andy was a kind hearted spirit who loved people and magazines. He is survived by those that lived with and cared for him with Community Options.
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August 19, 2023 |
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Robert "RowBoat” G. Stevens, age 82 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at home. Born October 9, 1940 in Clairton, he was a son of the late James and Louise (Murray) Stevens. A retiree from Eastman Chemical in West Elizabeth, Robert was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW Post #803 and American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75, both of Clairton, and, after his retirement from Eastman, worked at Debbie's Clairton Coffee Shop. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen R. (Zubovich) Stevens, who passed away June 15, 1993, and is survived by his daughter Patricia Stevens of Munhall, his sister Janice McGowan of South Park, and his brother James Stevens of Florida.
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August 18, 2023 |
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Mark P. Johnston, age 63 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born August 18, 1959 in Columbus, OH, he was a son of the late John D. and Cora Sure (Hugos) Johnson. A member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton, Mark was a truck driver, working for many companies over the years. He was a former Mason, associated with the Demolay Boys and Rainbow Girls, was a Boy Scouts of America troop leader, and also served as a staff member at the Heritage Boy Scout Camp. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Mari Jo (Cornish) Johnston; his children Eric (Ashley) Johnston of Monongahela, Christopher (Alexis) Johnson of New Mexico, and Ashley (Michael) Schroeder of Clairton; his grandchildren Isabella Johnston and Lilleth Schroeder; his sister Shari (Kelly) Harrison of Spring, TX; and also nieces and nephews.
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August 18, 2023 |
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Lois Jean Adamson, age 73 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at home. Born October 4, 1949 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Agnes (Pry) Hancher. Lois Jean was a 1967 graduate of Clairton High School and received a Medical Assistant Associate Degree from Community College of Allegheny County. Lois Jean worked for the former Pittsburgh Heart & Vascular Assoc. and was a member of the Pine Run Methodist Church. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Post 803 of Clairton.
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August 17, 2023 |
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George L. Becker Jr., age 94, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at home. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a retired carpenter with Local 432 and a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born September 8, 1928 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late George L. Becker Sr. and the late Helen (Gruber) Becker. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Helen M. (Mikszan) Becker; daughters, Dolores (Gary) Bell of Charlotte, NC, Patricia (Larry) Vavrek of Estero, FL, Carol Karabinos of Pittsburgh, Charlene (Rege) McDonough of Cincinnati, OH, Mary Chuderewicz of Pittsburgh and Lynn (Eric) Damico of Jefferson Hills; sons, Lawrence (Sherry) Becker of Colorado Springs, CO, Daniel (significant other Robin) Becker of Lancaster, Henry (Lorra) Becker of Denver, CO, Ronald Becker of Plattsburg, NY, Kenneth (significant other Kathy Gomez) Becker of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and George (significant other Sheila) Becker of Jefferson Hills; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; special friend of the family, Skip Messinger; sister, Mary Helen Rectenwald of Duluth, MN; brothers, Cornelius (Joan) of Pittsburgh, William (Shirley) of Pittsburgh, Thomas (Judy) of Castle Rock, CO; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 12 Noon in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at
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August 17, 2023 |
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Frances "Cookie" V. Bindas, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 8, 1943 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late John F. and Barbara L. (Demchak) Popchak. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Frances was a elementary school teacher at St. Clare Elementary, an assistent teacher at Mt. Lebanon Montessori, and opened and retired from the St. Clare Montessori. She was also a CCD teacher and director of religious education at the former St. Joseph's Parish. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael "Mickey" Bindas, who passed away on February 5, 1998, and her sisters Rose Marie Wilkerson and Sr. Barbara Popchak.
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August 17, 2023 |
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Deborah "Deb" Wulf, age 70 of Clairton, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Born October 9, 1952 in New Eagle, she was a daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Painter) DeVault. Deb most enjoyed cooking, family gatherings, and worshipping the Lord through praise music. She is survived by her husband Larry Wulf; her children Dustin (Heather) DeVault and Stacey Edwards; her grandchildren Mikaela (Ian Giles) Robertson, Dinah, Darrin, Danae DeVault, and Makenzie, Terry, and Kaleb Edwards; her great-grandchildren Ian Giles, Jr. and Malayla Giles; her siblings James (Rose) DeVault and Kathy (Roger) Webb; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Darrin, William, and Terry DeVault ; and sisters-in-law Sheila DeVault, Sharon Wilson, and Cathy Fratus.
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August 15, 2023 |
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Carol Ann Slanina, age 78 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 in Walden's View of North Huntingdon. Born March 5, 1945 in Port Vue, she was the daughter of the late Gayl and Helen Locke. A retired bookkeeper for Gulliver's Travel in Shadyside, Carol Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, the late Stephen J. Slanina, Jr., who passed away August 2, 2012.
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August 14, 2023 |
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Patricia Ann Karpac, age 82 of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Born April 5, 1941 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Mark J. and Loretta M. (Dippolitio) Zdrale. A retired nurse's aide, Patricia was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - St. Agnes Church in West Mifflin. She is survived by her son Mark Karpac of Clairton, her granddaughter Taylor Karpac, her brother George (Francine) Zdrale of Sarasota, FL, her niece Kristin (Jack) Cahill of Sarasota, FL, her nephew Kevin (Megan) Zdrale of Baltimore, MD, and her great nieces Caroline and Celia.
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August 12, 2023 |
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Dollie Whiting, age 99 of Elizabeth Boro., passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at the Residence at Hilltop, Monongahela. A member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church, Dollie was a former self employed beautician. Born in Glassport on May 17, 1924, she was the wife of the late Raymond A. Whiting who died on March 10, 2012.
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