September 06, 2022 |
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Bonnie (Gephart) Swisher, age 77, of Forward Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at home. Born in McKeesport and raised in Elizabeth Twp., she was the daughter of the late James and Kathryn (Coleman) Gephart and was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Raymond Swisher. Bonnie enjoyed going to different casinos, visiting the beach and taking bus trips. Her strength, resilience, and deep and quiet love will always be remembered by her family. She is survived by a son, Brad (Lisa) Swisher of Derry; daughter, Kelly (William) Clausi of Rostraver Twp.; grandchildren, Lauren (Vince) DiSante, Seth and Laynie Swisher; sister, Holly (Nick) Luptak of Elizabeth Twp.; brother, James (Jane) Gephart of Elizabeth; companion, William Rodabaugh of Forward Twp.; also, numerous nieces and nephews. Her family would also like to extend a sincere and warm thank you to the hospice nursing team.
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September 04, 2022 |
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Dorothy Jean (Householder) Huston, age 95, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired seamstress for Johnny's Best Cleaners in Clairton and a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church where she was a deacon, Sunday school teacher and member of the choir. Dorothy loved to garden and she was a devout follower of Jesus. Born January 13, 1927 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Strausser) Householder and wife of the late William "Bill" Huston. She is survived by a daughter, Jean (Kenneth) Marsh of Elizabeth; son, Kenneth (the late Debi) Huston of McKeesport; grandchildren, Melanie (Jacob) Allan, Leah Huston, Scott Huston, Kenneth Marsh, Jr., Erik Dorundo, Julie (Matt Pyle) Marsh, and Greg and Jason Fleming; great-grandchildren, Kyleigh and Andrew Huston, Malcolm and Spencer Allan, Nolan and Dylan Pyle; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, William Huston and siblings, Anna, John, Charles and Edward Householder and Grace Cunningham. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 10 AM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
September 02, 2022 |
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Mary Ann (Tomcheck) Beetlestone, age 86, of Clairton, formerly of Glassport, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Havencrest Nursing Home in Monongahela. She was a member of the Elizabeth Women’s Auxiliary Club and loved to bake pies, and play cards and bingo. Born February 5, 1936 in Glassport, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Kate (Skalski) Tomcheck and beloved wife of the late Regis C. Beetlestone. She was the mother of Dean Tomchek of Clairton, Timothy Tomcheck of Jennerstown, Phillip Simpkins of McKeesport and Rose Ann (James DeVault) Simpkins of Clairton; grandmother of Brandon Tomcheck of McKeesport and Thomas (Heather Burnside) Simpkins of Washington, PA. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by siblings, John Gourn, Helen Manetta, Anna DeWalt, Stella Demeri, Nick and Paul Tomcheck, and Frank Futrick. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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September 02, 2022 |
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Catherine B. West, age 71 of Versailles, passed away at home on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Born September 5, 1950 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Herbert C. and Mary C. (Rodman) West. A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - Corpus Christi Church, Catherine worked as a computer technician for many years, first with G.C. Murphy and Co., then Sargent Electric, and then heading the computer room at Braddock Hospital. She finished her work life at WalMart. As a child, she was a Girl Scout and McKeesport Majorette Drill Team member, and was also a proud Gold Star Family member. Besides her parents, Catherine was predeceased by her brother James E. West, USMC, who died in the Vietnam War. She is survived by her brothers Officer Thomas West, McKeesport PD of McKeesport and Jay (Nadine) West, USMC of Greenock; her nephew Justin Richel; her niece Phalyn (Bob) Richel Lewis; and her great-nephews-and-nieces Austin, Chase, Lexie, Teegan, and Shawn.
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September 02, 2022 |
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Donald L. Johnson, age 78, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at UPMC East. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he retired as an electronic technician for Westinghouse Seimans in Oakdale. He attended Glassport United Methodist Church and was a member of American Legion Post 801 in Roscoe and the Elizabeth Twp. Sportsman’s Association. Born November 16, 1943 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Arthur and Dora (Stoops) Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, M. Kathleen (Bennett) Holmes Johnson; daughters, Tammy (Ken) Argyros of Elizabeth, Donald (Christene) Holmes of Liberty Borough, Patricia (Thomas) Yeager of Lincoln Borough and Denise (Joe) Gray of Allenport; grandchildren, Amy (Jesse), Seth (Stacey), Jesse (Alex), April (Matt), Tyler (Taylor), Amanda, Ashley (Brandon), Victoria (Nick), Alexis (Matthew) and Alayna; 13 great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Daniel Johnson, and brothers, Tilden and William Johnson. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, September 7. 2022, at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
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September 01, 2022 |
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James R. Quinten, age 69 of Trafford, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in UPMC East, Monroeville. Born April 15, 1953 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late William and Wilma (Stevenson) Quinten. The valedictorian of his Schenley High School Class, James earned a scholarship to Penn State University, where he majored in drafting and drawing and graduated in 1973. He then went on to run his own construction company until his retirement. James is survived by his wife of 44 years Kimberly Marie (O'Malley) Quinten; his sons Jason (Leslie) Quinten of White Oak and Eric Quinten of Trafford; and his grandchildren: Kaylee Marie Quinten and Mackenzie Rae Quinten.
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August 31, 2022 |
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Rebecca J. Farabaugh, age 90 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Arrowood at Southwestern. Born Jaunary 31, 1932 in Allegheny Twp., Cambria County, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Jeanne (Parrish) Farabaugh. A former telephoner operator and circuit designer for Bell Telephone's, then Verizon's, Pittsburgh office, Rebecca was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton and the Telephone Pioneers of America and was also a volunteer at Jefferson Hospital. She is survived by her sister Anne Donnelly of Williamsport and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Rebecca was preceded in death by her sister Mary Barbara Colaianni and her brothers: Thomas, Stephen, and John Dennis Farabaugh.
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August 29, 2022 |
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Janison John Tognarine, age 83, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran, he retired as a warehouse foreman for Marraccini Supermarket in Elizabeth. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. and the West Newton Senior Citizens. Born November 14, 1938 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Julia (Sonetta) Tognarini. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen R. (Naccarelli) Tognarine; sons, Wayne Tognarine of Elizabeth and Richard (Mary McAdams) Tognarine of North Versailles; brothers, Jerome Tognarine of Cape Coral, FL, Jude Tognarina of Elizabeth, Jay (Catherine) Tognarini of Elizabeth and Juan (Adrie) Tognarini of Coulter; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 12 Noon in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Private burial will be in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
August 28, 2022 |
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Clifford E. Loehr, age 88, formerly of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in Atria Senior Living of South Hills. He was a retired chemical engineer at PPG Industries in Barberton, OH and he and his wife were the founding members of the Mon Valley Cloggers. Born March 9, 1934 in Somers, IA, he was a son of the late Clifford J. Loehr and Neva (Morris) King and husband of the late Patricia (Barlow) Loehr. He is survived by four children, Deborah (Donald Rudat) Morgan of Forward Township, Mark (Maureen) Loehr of Boiling Springs, SC, Andrea (Jeff) Hudson of Akron, OH and Lesa (William) DeMarrais of Forward Township; eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; sister, LaDonna Rugg of Iowa. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Loehr. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 11AM until a 12 Noon service in the funeral home with Pastor John Custer officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mon Valley Cloggers. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
August 26, 2022 |
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Sharon E. Estvander, age 72 of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in UPMC East Hospital. Born April 10, 1950 in Turtle Creek, she was a daughter of Florence (McNulty) Cain of McKeesport and the late Andrew Cain. A beautician around the area at various beauty shops, Sharon joins her husband, the late John Estvander. She is survived by her children Michael Kessler of Forest Hills and Suzann Kessler of West Elizabeth, her brother Robert Cain, and her sister Margaret Bodnar.
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August 26, 2022 |
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Edwin F. Yates, age 79, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in UPMC McKeesport. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he retired as a millwright for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a member of American Legion Daniel Keffer Post 75 in Clairton. Born October 19, 1942 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Frances and Margaret (Huschak) Yates. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lydia M. (Matej) Yates; son, Neil R. (Amy) Yates of Elizabeth Twp.; granddaughter, Jillian Yates of Elizabeth Twp.: sister, Bernadette (Thomas) Wargo of Tampa, FL; and niece, Jody Whitten of Delaware. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 2-6 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ron Breight officiating. Private burial in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at
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August 26, 2022 |
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Evelyn "Effie" (Batinich) Liptak, age 92 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born March 20, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Marion and Mary (Nikolic) Batinich. The former co-owner/proprietor of Marion's Tavern on Route 51 in Jefferson Hills. a family business for over 50 years. Effie was an active member of the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Thomas A Becket Church in Jefferson Hills and its Ladies of Charity. She was also an active member of the Croatian Fraternal Union St. George Lodge #248 and was extemely proud of her Croatian heritage. She served as a member of the Lodge Board of Trustees, as well as a delegate to the National CFU conventions. Effie enjoyed getting together with her "Church Ladies" friend group that often got together for breakfast. She was an excellent cook and an even better baker. Her family will remember her as extremely generous in all aspects of her life., She adored her family, especially her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She loved big, shared big, gave big, cooked big, and lived a big full life with a matching big personality. And that is why she leaves such a big hole in their hearts. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George J. Liptak, who passed away January 5 2006, and her siblings Thomas Batinich, Carol Batinich and Anna Mae Majernik. Effie is survived by her children Renee (Roger) Vonada of Carnegie and George (Susan) Liptak of Upper St. Clair; her grandchildren Andrew and Morgan Vonada and Nathan, Rachel, and Michael Liptak; her siblings Marion Lokmer of Chargrin Falls, OH, Joan Atkinson of Jefferson Hills, PA and Frances Smith of Kennebunk, ME; and also many beloved nieces and nephews.
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August 25, 2022 |
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Boris "BoBo" Abrasheff, age 92 of Clairton, passed away at his daughter's home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Born March 3, 1930 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Kiril and Theodora (Mirchef) Abrasheff. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War and member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, BoBo was the decades-long owner/proprietor of the Clairton Bakery and an avid golfer. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadette (Chisick) Abrasheff, who passed away November 24, 2005, and his brother Kosta Abrasheff. BoBo is survived by his daughters Karen (Gil) Berry and Nanette (Barry) Shaffron, both of Jefferson Hills, his brother Carl "Cu" (Marlene) Abrasheff of Clairton, and also nieces and nephews.
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August 25, 2022 |
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John Sandor, age 81, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired teacher in the Gateway School District, where he was a former assistant baseball coach and video taped the high school football games. A member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., he was an avid Penn State fan and graduate and an avid sports fan of Elizabeth Forward High School. Born May 19, 1941 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John and Rose (Ferretti) Sandor. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Pat Sandor; daughters, Deann (Adam) Stefl of Elizabeth Twp. and Susan (Shawn) Hall of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Theresa, Molly and Adam Jr.; sister, Mary Phillips of Duquesne; also, nieces and nephews.
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August 25, 2022 |
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Hazel (Halle) Lentini, 79, formerly of Hendersonville, NC, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh after a long illness. The eldest of four daughters, she was born March 25, 1943, in McKeesport to Clifford Albert and Etta Mae (March) Halle. She was a member of the Grace Gospel Church in Hickory, NC, and employed as a display designer for Radio Station WHKP. Her great passions were family time, oil painting, music, and traveling. She created more than 100 paintings in her lifetime and was able to attend her final art show in July 2022, which was attended by her supportive family and cherished friends. All four sisters have remained close and traveled many miles to be together through the years. Hazel kept the entire family up to date with a newsletter, the Lentini Lens, and calendars filled with photos, many taken by her. She generously included everyone’s achievements and adventures.
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