August 01, 2024 |
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Catherine Marie Thompson (nee Ullrich), 105, of the Passavant Retirement Community, Zelienople, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The daughter of the late Bernhard (Ben) Gustave Ullrich and Louise Francis (Salmon) Ullrich, she was born on May 28, 1919, in Elizabeth. Catherine graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1937 and the following year received her diploma from Maison Frederic School of Beauty Culture in Pittsburgh. She lived in Elizabeth until she was 88. During that time, she worked as a beautician in several local shops and later as the in-store baker for Marraccini's grocery stores. She was a life-long member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church where she was a faithful kitchen worker for the many luncheons and dinners served at the Church. For many years she was a delivery driver for Meal on Wheels. Catherine was a member of the local lodges of the Order of Easter Star and the Order of Amaranth. Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Harry Arter Thompson and her sisters, Emma Blanche Zadroga and Martha Jane Ullrich. She will be missed and forever loved by her daughter, Kathryn (Kay) Louise Tsikopoulos (George) and her son, Glenn Harry Thompson (Linda); her grandchildren, Deryk Thompson (Jen) and Cori Hill (Mitchell); and her great grandsons, Owen and Jackson Hill. Catherine will be remembered as a selfless helper and caregiver to friends and family, always willing to place her interests and needs on hold, with never an expectation of anything in return. She was a capable, practical and highly independent person with broad talents and skills. The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Passavant for their excellent care throughout her time there and the Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church for including her as one of their own for the years she lived independently at Passavant. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 317 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037, from 1:30 PM until the hour of service at 3:30 PM with Pastor Jack Piper officiating. Private burial in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial gift to the Elizabeth United Methodist Church or to the Benevolent Fund at Passavant Retirement Community, 105 Burgess Drive, Zelienople, PA 16063. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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July 31, 2024 |
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Frank A. "Bunny" Carozza, age 86, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Grandview Estates. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. and enjoyed fishing and antiquing. Born February 10, 1938 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Fred and Rose (Marino) Carozza. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Celesta "Sally" Formoso; children, Carl (Kim) Carozza of Alpharetta, GA, Shana (Frank) Senn of Elizabeth Twp. and Sarah (Daniel) Kennedy of Green Tree; grandchildren, Kyle, Nick, Dustin, Anthony, Remington, Adeline, Alexandra, Ari and Roman; great-grandson, Edward; granddog, Romeo; and sister, Madeline DeAntonio of Elizabeth Twp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Service and burial are private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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July 31, 2024 |
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Floyd L. Sorg, age 81, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a fleet manager and mechanic for Salvation Army - Pittsburgh Area, a former millwright for U.S. Steel Duquesne Works and Copperweld in Glassport, and a service manager for Davies Tregembo Ford. An avid outdoorsman and boater, he was a Past Commander for the Ten Mile Power Squadron. He could fix anything, collected and loved model trains, and was affectionately known as "Happy Pappy." Born December 13, 1942 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Floyd Louis and Dorothy H. (March) Sorg. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Agnes M. (Alfelda) Sorg; children, Lee (Mike) Biddle of Rostraver Twp. and Robert Sorg of Coraopolis; grandchildren, Patrick (Rachel) Biddle of Elizabeth Twp. and Erin (Jared) Podroskey of Rostraver Twp.; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Emma Biddle and Leo and Logan Podroskey; sister, Lois Nevin of Forward Twp.; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Alfelda; also, a niece and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Jimmy Nevin. The family gives a special thank you to the nurses and doctors at Jefferson Hospital ICU and 4 North. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Benjamin Schneider officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Merakey Allegheny Valley School, 1992 Ewings Mill Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108-3380. Offer condolences at
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July 27, 2024 |
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Patricia Jo Usher, age 69 of Stockdale, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born August 28, 1954 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late John and Wanda (Woy) McGowan. A retired secretary for Jefferson Hospital, Patricia is survived by her daughter Amanda J. (Daniel L.) Weissert of McKeesport and her niece Carrie (Rob) Yeager. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Sandy Hickman.
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July 25, 2024 |
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John A. "Big John" Shavulsky, age 84 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Born October 31, 1939 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John M. and Elizabeth (Trocheck) Shavulsky. A US Navy Veteran and member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, John is survived by his wife of 47 years Carolyn (Ford) Shavulsky, his son John M. (Erika) Shavulsky of Austin, TX, his grandchildren Delaney and Mackenzie; his brother Edward Shavulsky of Clairton; and many close friends.
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July 25, 2024 |
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Janice Page, age 73 of McKeesport, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Born February 9, 1951 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Dertich) Hancharik. A graduate of the former California Teachers' College (Cal U), Janice worked at area daycares and volunteered at area hospitals, with special needs education, and as an ASL interpreter. She was also a member of the Croatian and Ukrainian Clubs. Janice's family will remember her as a talented musician with an angelic voice who wrote music and played the guitar, banjo, mandolin and tambura. She even performed once at the Civic Arena. Janice is survived by her children Christina (Jon Bouts) Page of Kent, OH and Robert (Kelly) Page of McKeesport; her grandchildren Zachary, Elsie, Skylar Beth, Robert, Andrew, and Deva-Shay; her siblings Marjory Rost of McKeesport and George (Carol) Hancharik of Elizabeth Twp.; her niece Suzanne (Joseph Iampietro) DiGregory of West Mifflin; and her great-nieces Amanda and Allysa. Besides her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her sister Arlene McAlister and her nephew Paul Rost.
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July 19, 2024 |
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TSgt. (Ret.) Larry A. Stearns, age 76 of Vanderbilt and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Mt. Macrina Manor, Uniontown. Born October 2, 1947 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George Brown and Margaret Stearns. A career soldier in the US Air Force serving twenty years. Larry also worked for General Motors and with the security department at Jefferson Hospital. He was a member of the Clairton VFW, the AARP, and enjoyed bingo, travelling, bowling with his league. His family will remember him as a proud Veteran and a patriotic American. Larry is survived by his daughters Angie (Tony) Kennon of Export and Gena (Brian) White of Vanderbilt; his grandchildren (whom he adored and who lovingly referred to him as "Pap Pap") Henry, Maggie, and Vivian Kennon and Nolan, Allen, and Oliver White; his cousins Eugene and George Paxon and Billy and Tommy Payne; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Jennie Miller and Maryjane Smith and his cousin Dot Paxon.
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July 16, 2024 |
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Dr. Christopher R. Greenawalt, age 47, of Rostraver Twp., passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at home. He was a chiropractor and a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church. He was an animal lover and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Born May 6, 1977 in New Eagle, he was a son of Brian and Sally (Caulkett) Greenawalt of Elizabeth Twp. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Jonathan (Bobbie) Greenawalt of Forward Twp.; grandmother, Margaret "Peggy" Muron of Elizabeth Twp.; nieces, Cassie (McCade Elliott) Greenawalt and Kyra Greenawalt; great-niece, Dorothy Elliott; also, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ed Pope officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a local animal shelter of one's choice. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
July 15, 2024 |
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Dennis J. Jaskolski, age 71 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in UPMC Shadyside. Born June 6, 1953 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Joan (Mieri) Jaskolski. The owner of Jaskolski Demolition Services, Dennis was a member of the Covenant Church of Pittsburgh's Men's Ministries and the Bible Chapel of McMurray and its Connections Team and Men's Ministries. He was a private person and gave to many local organizations and people in need.
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July 12, 2024 |
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Helen M. (Campolongo) Gillard, age 95, of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills. She was a retired secretary for DeChicchis Construction Company and was the former secretary at Ed Kelley Chevrolet in Jefferson Hills. She was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton and enjoyed her vegetable garden. Born in Clairton on May 27, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Maria (Madormo) Campolongo and wife of the late Charles Gillard. She is survived by a niece and caregiver, Danette (Ray) Sprouse of Forward Twp., also other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, James Campolongo, Rose Campolongo, Jean Scapellato, Rica Molinaro, and Dorothy Chiodo. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 N Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 10AM until the time of blessing service at 12Noon in the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton. Memorial contributions can be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 707 Grant Street #3700, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2835 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Offer condolences at
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July 11, 2024 |
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Gordon E. Kirkman, Jr., age 91, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was a retired lineman for Bell Telephone Company and a Korean War veteran of the US Army. He was member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church, Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 and Kastan-Uveges VFW Post #7632. He was also a member and former treasurer of the East Monongahela Gun Club. Born August 1, 1932, in Apollo, he was a son of the late Gordon E. Sr., and Pearl (Knepshield) Kirkman and husband of the late Ruth (Moutz) Kirkman. He is survived by two sons, Kevin Kirkman of Daytona, FL and Vaughn (Peg) Kirkman of Lower Burrell; grandchildren, Justin & Jarred Kirkman; great-granddaughter Hazel; brother in-law, Bill (Maureen) Moutz of Murrysville; camping and hunting buddy and nephew, Joe Moutz; another nephew Billy; nieces, Mary and Kimberly; father figure to Pam and Dave Perlick and their children, Nicholas, Jennifer and Jamie; special ladies and caregivers, Becky, Darlene and Lorey; and neighbors who became his family, Jennifer, John, and Brenna. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra L. “Sandy” Kirkman; son, Gordon E. Kirkman, III; and brother, Carl Kirkman. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions can be made to Amedisys Hospice, 100 Stoops Drive, Monongahela, PA 15063. Offer condolences at
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July 10, 2024 |
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Naomi A. Brown, age 89 and formerly of Arlington, VA, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at The Palms at O'Neil, McKeesport. Born November 26, 1934 in Oakton, VA, she was a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Inscoe) Feidler. Naomi loved her job as a telephone operator for Bell Atlantic, later AT&T, and was a proud and active employee and co-worker Her family will remember her as strong-willed, self-reliant, organized, and fastidious, but always with a soft spot for dogs. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, the late Michael Todd Brown, and her siblings Dorothy Potts and William and George Feidler. Naomi is survived by her nieces Jackie (the late David) Kantor of Jefferson Hills, Charlene (Chris Tognarine) Pavlik of Jefferson Hills, and Lisa J. (Patrick) Loera of Port Vue, and also other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
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July 08, 2024 |
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Timothy E. Cotero, age 66 of Blythedale, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at UPMC Magee Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was a retired autobody man and had a love for country music. Born in McKeesport on January 14, 1958, he was a son of the late Ramon Cotero and the surviving Irene Curry Berwick of McKeesport. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, James Berwick and many brothers in-law and sisters in-law. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 29 years, Isabel Gail (Sturms) Cotero; two sons, Ian Miller of Greenock and Joe Bonacci of North Hills; a grandson, Gino Bonacci of West Mifflin; stepsister, Wendy Wampler of Maryland; sisters in-law, Lynda (Michael) Abbott of Henderson, NV and Gert (Roger) Frantish of Buena Vista; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 N Second Avenue, Elizabeth from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday, July 11, 2024. A service will take place on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12Noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jude Urso officiating.
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July 05, 2024 |
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Carolyn Helen Pausic, 90, of Elizabeth Township, PA died on June 23, 2024. She was born in McKeesport on October 22, 1933, the youngest daughter of George and Theresa Siket. She grew up attending St. Mary’s Romanian Byzantine Catholic Church in Christy Park; her mother was one of the founding members. She is predeceased by her devoted husband Matt, sisters Marie Balog, Elvera Irvine, Florence Ballner and Virginia Siket and beloved pets. She is survived by her daughters Tia Pausic and Beth Pausic, cat Andy and numerous nieces and nephews.
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June 28, 2024 |
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Richard M. Coleman, age 57, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at home. He was a stationary engineer for Jones Lang Lasalle in Pittsburgh and a member of IUOE Local 95 Stationary Engineers. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors, and loved his german shepherds, Vixen, Luger, Schatzi, Freyja and Rommel. Born May 18, 1967 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Marvin and Nancy A. (Pulkownik) Coleman. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Michele (Martin) Coleman; son, Rick (Alyssa) Coleman of Rostraver; stepdaughters, Meghan Foglia of Ada, OK and Monika Foglia of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Melody, Richard and Azriel; sisters, Rhonda Munson of Grand Rapids, MI and Nancy Coleman of Munhall; brother, David (the late Lisa) Coleman of Elrama; nieces, Jamie Lynn, Jen, Stephanie and Tiffany; also, cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Manon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute Development Department, Forbes Tower Suite 8084, 3600 Forbes Avenue at Meyran Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (make check out to STI) or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Offer condolences at
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