November 07, 2024 |
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November 06, 2024 |
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Thomas G. Banks, age 71 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 in St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon. Born February 22, 1953 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William Banks and Marjorie Ann (Fairbaugh) Banks Sopko. A retired store manager with the LCB/Fine Wine and Spirits stores, Thomas was also a wine aficionado and specialist holding wine appreciation events at the store. He loved to play golf, attend the summer concert series at Renzie Park, was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, and was a longtime member of the Knights of Equity. He also loved his trips to Virginia Beach and visits to family and always made time for his daughters. They will remember him as a man who found contentment in life's simple moments and took joy in making others laugh and smile. He is survived by his daughters Katie (Seth Scott) Banks of Pittsburgh and Colleen (Jacob Lowden) Banks of Akron OH, their mother and his friend Susan Kuhns, his beloved partner Kathleen Buksar of Elizabeth Twp., his sister Barbara Zapf of Newport News, VA, his brother Lawrence Banks of North Versailles, and also nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother William E. Banks and his sister Geraldine Filson.
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November 05, 2024 |
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Virginia (McAllister) Markley, age 104, of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Celebration Villa of Chippewa. Ginny was born August 18, 1920 in Cherryville, Kansas, the youngest of six children. Following her mothers death, when she was 2 years old, her father moved them to Streater, Illinois. She lived there until she was 16 when her father passed away. She moved to Pittsburgh with family and graduated from Wilkensburg High School.
Ginny got a job in Large, PA, at Renzie Children's Home where she lived and helped take care of sick children. She met her husband, Donald, in Clairton and married him on November 14, 1942. They bought their 1st house on Jefferson Drive in 1950 and she lived there until she was 95 years old.
Ginny worked at J.C. Penney at Southland and Century III Mall. She had many friends and enjoyed activities including golf, bridge clubs, Friends of the Library, water vollyball, and many walks around the circle. She deliver meals on wheels until she was 93 years old. Ginny and Donald traveled with friends and after his death in 1998 she went to Eqypt and China with her best friend, Gloria Wright.
Ginny is survived by her four children; Donald (Molly) Markley and Bill (Terry) Markley, all of Palm Springs, CA, Trish Patten of Beaver, and Bob (Susan) Markley of Morgantown, WV; her grandchildren Brodie (Cassie) Patten of Center Twp., Jamie (Jessica) Patten of Beaver, Jessica (Spencer) Ford of Fairmont, WV, and Ally (Curt) Walker of Morgantown; and 9 great-grandchildren.
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November 05, 2024 |
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Valerie Kohut, age 66 of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Born July 20, 1958 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Terry and Norma C. (Behanna) Kohut. A waitress and bartender at local restaurants, Valerie will be remembered for her big, outgoing personality. She is survived by her siblings Tammy (Joe) Posa of Forward Twp., Brian (Shelly) Kohut of Forward Twp., and Donald (Rebecca) Kohut of White Oak, and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Terry (Carol) Kohut. Friends will be received in the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, Versailles, on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10:30 AM. Procession and burial will follow to Salem Cemetery, Rostraver Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 05, 2024 |
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Robert A. Bennett, age 76 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 in the H.J. Heinz VA Center, Aspinwall. Born October 9, 1948 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Shannon) Bennett. Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years Linda (Hare) Bennett; his children Deanna (Bob) Schweikert of Cranberry Twp., Chad Alan Bennett of Ft. Myers, FL, and Mark Robert (Kristin) Bennett of North Huntingdon; his grandchildren Emma and Ella Schweikert and Janey and Ruby Bennett and Liam Bennett; and his sister Charlene (Albert) Voss of Mims, FL.
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November 04, 2024 |
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Shawn D. Dodds, age 53, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. He was employed as a maintenance laborer at QAI Aerospace in White Oak and was a member of the Fayette City American Legion Chapter 484. He loved to ride motorcycles and cookout for his family and friends on weekends. He loved music and playing the harmonica. A handyman of all trades, Shawn was always the joker making people laugh and smile. Born November 14, 1970, in McKeesport, he was a son of Darlene F. (Stearns) Dodds Shoemaker of West Elizabeth and the late Raymond P. Dodds, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kimberly J. (Smith) Dodds; sons, Dylan M. Dodds of Elizabeth Twp., Brandon T. (Emily) Dodds of South Park and Austin P. Dodds of West Elizabeth; granddaughter, Rosalie Dodds; grandson, Grant Dodds; sisters, Patricia L. (Joe Eori) Dodds of Sutersville and Bonnie M. (Mike) Reynolds of West Elizabeth; brothers, Raymond P. (Joyce) Dodds, Jr. of West Elizabeth, Kevin D. (Terrie) Dodds of Murfreesboro, TN and William D. (Tracy) Dodds of Richeyville; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Darlene Dodds-Soukup and a stepfather, Kenny Shoemaker. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM. An American Legion service will take place on Wednesday at 7 PM. Offer condolences at
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November 04, 2024 |
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Barbara A. Fortino, age 72, of McKeesport passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at home. Born June 23, 1952 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael P. Balocik Sr. and Rose M. (Matisz) Balocik. She loved going to flea markets with her husband and spending time with her most cherished friends Bill and Margaret. Barbara was preceded in death by her friend of 30 years and husband of 18 the late Leopoldo Fortino who passed away on January 3, 2019. Barbara is survived by her brother Michael P. (Jane) Balocik, Jr.; best friends Bill and Margaret Regester; step-daughter Sherry (Erich) Hoebler and her cats, who she adored Moochy Bella and Luna. All services for Barbara are private at the request of the family.
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October 31, 2024 |
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Joseph A. Donkin, age 77, of Elizabeth Twp., and formerly of Clairton passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024, at home. He retired as an insurance salesman for Columbia Insurance Group and previously worked for Monumental Life Insurance. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross in West Mifflin. A graduate of Clairton High School and Suomi Junior College, Hancock, Michigan, he was an active and devoted member of the Clairton Lions Club. Joe was involved in the coordination of an annual golf outing to benefit the UPMC McKeesport Hospital Foundation Lion’s Diabetes Fund. He was an avid golfer and follower of local sports teams, and he loved to travel. Born March 27, 1947, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Robert J. and Margaret L. (Amore) Donkin and husband of the late Patricia M. Donkin. He was preceded in death by brother, Robert J. Donkin. He is survived by many cousins and his godson, Luke Lueckert. Memorial contributions may be made to McKeesport Hospital Foundation Lion's Diabetes Fund, 1500 5th Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. No viewing or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
October 29, 2024 |
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Josephine A. "Joanne" (Cypher) Evanick, age 93, of Elizabeth and formerly of Wilson, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living - Bethel Park. She loved to travel. Born May 17, 1931 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late James and Josephine (Murphy) Cypher and wife of the late George Evanick Jr. She is survived by brother, Bill (Rose-Marie) Cypher of Palm Springs, FL; also, several nieces and nephews and many cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by daughter, JoJo Evanick, and siblings, Betty Downer and James, Charles and Jerome Cypher. A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 10 AM until the time of blessing at 11 AM. Private inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
October 28, 2024 |
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Janet A. (Neal) O'Neil, age 81, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Greentree Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. She loved her grandchildren and had a special bond with Layla and Steven. Born October 3, 1943 in West Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Ada (Trainor) Neal and wife of the late William S. O'Neil. She is survived by children, Sandra (Mike Ferraton) Hawkins of Forward Twp., Janet Richardson of McKeesport and Lindsay O'Neil of Bellevue; grandchildren, Layla, Steven and Liam; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by granddaughter, Caitlyn. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 12 Noon until the time of service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tim Green officiating. Private burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, 201 N. Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
October 28, 2024 |
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Helen E. (Estock) Hampson, age 95, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at home. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved to go antiquing with her best friend, Carol Nemchick, and enjoyed game shows and could have been a contestant on Jeopardy. Born August 22, 1929 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Pesta) Estock and wife of 68 years of the late Robert Hampson. She is survived by her children, Mary Lee (Ray) Alger of Dunedin, FL, Debra (William) Van Ronzelen of Union, MO, Susan (Scott) Wagner of Pleasant Hills and Nancy Hawkins Hampson of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Megan Supernovich, Bob (Brandi) Supernovich, Lauren (Brian) Parente, William Van Ronzelen IV, Rachel Van Ronzelen, Neil (Megan) Wagner, Alyssa (Eric) Schleifer, Kristen Hawkins and Michelle (Agustin Carmona) Hawkins; great-grandchildren, Landon and Nolan Supernovich, Joseph, Michael and Richard Parente, Lucas Ladderer, Liam Van Ronzelen, Cole Wagner and Emma Scheifler; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Margaret Gaza Tomasello, John, Michael, Mary and Joseph Estock, and Anna Charney. No visitation is planned. A Memorial Mass will take place on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10 AM in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church, with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Inurnment will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Animal Rescue, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 www.humaneanimalrescue.org/. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
October 23, 2024 |
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William E. Payo, age 61 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at home. Born March 1, 1963, he was the son of the late Richard J. Payo Sr. and Shirley A (Hysmith) Payo. Bill, as many knew him, was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and loved hot fries, pistachios, and a nice cold beer. He enjoyed cooking and listening to classic rock music. Bill is survived by his children Randon W. Payo and Riley A. Payo, both of Mather, siblings Peggy (Jim) Wilson and David Payo, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his siblings Richard J. Payo Jr., Christine Goldsworthy, Donna Payo, and James E. Payo.
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October 22, 2024 |
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Doris Elinor Morris, age 100 of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 in UPMC McKeesport. Born January 9, 1924 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Lewis McClelland Barnes and Olga Gertrude Barnes. The oldest member of Park Baptist Church in Versailles and its "matriarch," she was known as "Aunt Dory" to her fellow church members. The church was the most important part of her week, both spiritually and socially. Doris loved to play cards, especially Skip-Bo with her family. She was warm, loving, and loved by all. She had also formerly worked at The Famous department store in downtown McKeesport, prior to the devastating McKeesport fire of 1976, and as a bookkeeper for the coal mine where her father-in-law was a foreman. Besides her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, the late James M. Morris, her son Gary Morris, her daughter Marilyn Stanesic, her granddaughter Carrie Swanson; and her six sisters and one brother. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Victoria of Sunland, CA; her grandchildren Saffron Modes of McKeesport, Leigh (Todd) Daughenbaugh of Delaware, OH, and Beth Stanesic of Delaware, OH; her great-grandchildren Megan (Sterling) Modes and Jenn (Eddie) Lysen, Drew (Leslie) and Dylan Swanson, and Joshua (Mara) and Ryan Daughenbaugh; and her great-great-grandchild Griffin.
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October 21, 2024 |
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Jessica Marie Schroeder, age 26, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. She graduated from Mon Valley School in 2018 and was a crew member for seven years at McDonald's in Pleasant Hills. She enjoyed playing video games, listening to all types of music, and spending time with her wonderful nieces, nephews and family. Born July 30, 1998, in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Michael Schroeder of Belle Vernon and Denise R. (Terek) Schroeder of West Elizabeth. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings, Darryl (Megan) Donnelly of Glassport, Megan Donnelly of West Elizabeth, Michael (Ashley) Schroeder of Belle Vernon and Kaitlyn (Ryan Ziino) of West Elizabeth; special friend, Ron Warnick of Glassport; maternal grandmother, Jonella Terek of West Mifflin; aunt, Georgia (Mark) Hacharian of West Mifflin; uncle, Andy Terek of West Mifflin; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Frank Terek. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 2-4 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to her family. Offer condolences at
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October 18, 2024 |
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Edward A. "Eddie" Waldron, age 79, of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. Born April 26,1945 in Los Angeles, CA, he was a son of the late Aubrey N. and Evelyn F. (Ridler) Waldron. He was a US Navy veteran serving during Vietnam War and a Truck Driver for J.B. Hunt in Trafford. Edward was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Diana Waldron, who passed away on July 20, 2018. He is survived by his children Traci (Chris) Dinwiddie of Clairton, William Gates of McKeesport, Debora Escobar of Clairton, and Lisa Gates of Turtle Creek; grandchildren Christine, Chase, and Ashley Gonzalez, Nicole Mills, Jeremy Troxel, Heather Gates, and Charlene Gates-Coffman; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by son Thomas Gates and siblings.
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