March 19, 2022 |
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Kathleen LaVerne (Whitney) Shaner, age 91 of Liberty Borough and formerly of McKeesport and Las Vegas, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at home. Born March 22, 1930 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James and Nora (Graham) Whitney. She worked as a sales clerk for J.C. Penney’s Company and was a member of St. Patrick Church (Mary Mother of God Parish) in McKeesport. Kathleen is survived by her husband Gerald K. Shaner of McKeesport; daughters Linda Lee Kenney of Louisville, Kentucky, Cathy Jo (Denny) Burgman of Larimer, Debbie (Dennis) Caroselli of Las Vegas, NV, Donna (John) Polakovic of White Oak; sons Gerald (Debbie) Shaner of Las Vegas, NV, Ronald (Roberta) Shaner of Las Vegas, NV, Robert Shaner of Bellvue, NE; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters Norma Whitney Dearfield of Cranberry Twp. and Janet Baum of Elizabeth Twp; and numerous nieces and nephews.Besides her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her brothers Jerry and James Whitney.
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March 15, 2022 |
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Sharlene M. Lazar, age 87, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired sales representative for Avon. She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild, and was a former member and tour director of Wilson AARP. Born February 28, 1935 in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Hyjurick) Moxin and wife of the late John F. "Jack" Lazar. She is survived by daughter, Kathleen Sorton of Elizabeth Twp.; son, Daniel Lazar of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Larry Sorton of Scott Twp., Sarah Smith of Elizabeth and Emily Sorton of Elizabeth Twp.; five great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 3 PM until the time of Panachida at 5 PM with the Rev. Ivan Mina officiating. Burial will be in Ascension Cemetery, Clairton. Offer condolences at
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March 13, 2022 |
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Dolores "Wootsie" Jean (Keeley) Castine, age 89 and formerly of Boston, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Born April 6, 1932 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Lenora (Flohr) Keeley, wife of the late Carl L. Castine, who passed away June 25, 2004, and her daughter Audrey (Gary) Greenawalt, who passed away May 16, 2016. Dolores is survived by her sons Theodore (Jean) Southern of Pottstown and Dennis (Christine) Southern of Lincoln Borough; her grandchildren Shawn Southern, Stephanie Ryan, Melissa Ryder, and Phillip Greenawalt; and also her six great-grandchildren.
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March 10, 2022 |
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Thomas M. Carroll, Jr., age 65 of McKeesport, passed away at home on Monday, March 7, 2022. Born November 1, 1956 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Thomas M. Carroll, Sr. and Shirley Jane (Evans) Carroll Dorn. A retired manager at the Bloomfield Sunoco, Thomas loved music, writing, and was an avid reader. He is survived by his daughters Crystal Ann Carroll and Shelly Lynn Carroll; his grandsons Tyler Michael Carroll and Edwin Carroll; his sisters Colleen (Larry) Marshall, Kathy and Cheryl Carroll, and Erin Miller; his brother Paul Dorn; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his brother Terry Carroll.
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March 10, 2022 |
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Joseph Charles "J.C." Muenzer, age 62, of Elizabeth, passed away on March 9, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital with his loving family at bedside. He was the owner of JC Flooring in Elizabeth. He was a member of Journey By Grace Church in Rostraver, where he played lead guitar in the praise band and practiced his strong faith. He was the lead guitarist for Larry Lee Jones and the Sidemen, Prairie Fire, Silverado and Steel Witness. His first love was the guitar at the young age of 14 where one of his many talents shined through. He was an outdoorsman, loved to fish, hunt and loved the Steelers. J.C. touched so many lives and was blessed with a loving family. He was a proud father and pappy and dedicated husband. He will be missed by many but his memory will live on forever. A precious life taken too soon, fly high with the angels and you will forever be our hero. Born July 8, 1959 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Eugene Muenzer and Patricia A. (Franceschini) Blyth. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Lisa R. (Wilson) Muenzer; daughters, Lisa (Jarvis) Fraser of Jacksonville, FL and Krista (Brian) Best of Forward Twp.; sons, Josh (Sara Miller) Muenzer of Elizabeth, Chad (Peggy Ormond) Rager of Elizabeth and Jeremy Rager of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Janessa Collins, Maddi and Danica Best, Chad Rager Jr. and Alyssa and Kali Fraser; stepfather, Joseph E. Blyth Sr.; sister, Terri (John) Fortier of Lewiston, ME; brother, Ryan Blyth of Pittsburgh; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Monday from 10-11 AM at Journey By Grace Church (PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH). Funeral service is Monday at 11 AM at the church with Pastor William Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project - Pittsburgh, 600 River Avenue, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 08, 2022 |
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William J. Martinjak, age 87 of North Huntingdon, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Born April 25, 1934 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George J. and Anna C. (Tombrosky) Martinjak. An electronics technician for over twenty years with Keleket Medical Equipment and later a service engineer for GE Medical, William was a US Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the CFU Lodge #146, the American Legion White Oak Post #701, the Elizabeth Twp. Senior Citizens, the AARP, and the "Guys and Dolls" Bowling League. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, travelling, and HAM Radio, where his call sign was WA3BLW. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his siblings Rudolph Martinjak and Cecelia "Sis" Medved and his nephew David (Linda) Martinjak. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Margaret "Margie" (Stepanik) Martinjak; his sister-in-law Barbara J. (John) Chasko; his brother-in-law Edward (Doris) Stepanik; and his niece and nephews, including: Sharon Kura, Mark Martinjak, Alan (Carole) Medved, and Emil (Kim) Stepanik, III.
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March 07, 2022 |
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Robert Lee Hampson, age 93, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at home. An Army veteran having served in the Korean War, he was a retired self-employed contractor in the Mon Valley area and enjoyed woodworking.
Born February 4, 1929 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Stanford and Jean (Hunt) Hampson. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Estock) Hampson; daughters, Mary Lee Supernovich (Ray) Alger of Dunedin, FL, Debra (William) Van Ronzelen of Union, MO, Susan (Scott) Wagner of Pleasant Hills and Nancy Hawkins Armstrong of Elizabeth; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Jean Belville, William "Jack" Hampson and George "Kenny" Hampson.
The family would like to thank the staff of Gallagher Home Care Services. A Memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church, with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Gallagher Home Care Services, 1370 Washington Pike, Suite 401, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolenes at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 05, 2022 |
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Betty Jayne (Gillingham) Thompson, age 97, of Mt. Lebanon and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Asbury Heights. She was a retired registered nurse at McKeesport Hospital, a graduate of McKeesport Hospital nursing class of 1945 and a member of the McKeesport Hospital Nurses Alumni. Born February 16, 1925 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Finley and Thelma (McIntosh) Gillingham and wife of the late James Thompson.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Jeffrey R. (Brenda) Thompson of Kemah, TX; four grandchildren, Jil (Michael) Tauch of Upper St. Clair, Nathan (Angela) Thompson of Peters Twp., Lauren and Connor Thompson, both of Kemah, TX; six great-grandchildren, Gavin, Grahm, Bennett and Eve Tauch, Jacob and Cooper Thompson; daughter-in-law, Marion Thompson of Peters Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, James B. Thompson; sister, Colleen Ruffing; and brother, George Gillingham.
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March 05, 2022 |
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Domenic V. Virgona, age 88 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born December 24, 1933 in Clairton, he was a son of Domenic and Rose (Fazio) Virgona. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton and a retired electrician for Picco/Hercules/Eastman in West Elizabeth, Domenic was the former Democratic Mayor of Clairton. He also served as a councilman prior to that and as a board member and officer for the Clairton Recreation Authority. He was also a member of both the Sons of Columbus - Santa Maria Council #3 and the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75, both of Clairton. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, Domenic was preceded in death by his wife Joan A. (Phillips) Virgona, who passed away May 15, 2019, his sister Carmella Bartolomeo Pholar, and his brothers Anthony Virgona and Angelo Vergona. He is survived by his children Kim (William) Nickolich, Debra (David P.) Maksin, Beverly Virgona, and Domenic J. (Vanessa) Virgona, all of Clairton; his grandchildren Laura (fiance' Brandon Pavlik) Nickolich, Domenic J. Virgona, David S. (Allison) Maksin, and Heath Maksin; his great-grandchildren Liam Mizak and Layla Pavlik; his adopted great-grandchildren Antwynette Virgona and Andrew and Anthony T. Satterfield; his sister Angela (the late Richard) DeNardo of Forest Hills; and also nieces and nephews.
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March 04, 2022 |
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Dorothy C. Bilan, age 97 of Summerville and formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Jefferson Manor Health Center, Brookville. Born November 6, 1924 in Large, she was a daughter of the late Jovo and Anna (Pekella) Raduykovich. A retired Unit Secretary for the South Hills Health System and a custodian for the West Jefferson Hills School District, Dorothy was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, the CFU Lodge #248 of Clairton, and the AARP Wilson Chapter #1612. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Sylvester Bilan, who passed away in 1979, and her son Richard Bilan, who passed away in 1976. Dorothy is survived by her son David (Robin) Bilan of Summerville, grandsons Victor (Jennifer) and Anthony (Rachael) Bilan, her two great grandchildren Lydia and David, and her niece Caren (John) Pacerucha.
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March 03, 2022 |
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Ernest G. Goettel, age 98, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired pipefitter for US Steel Clairton Works. Born May 3, 1923 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Edmund and Bertha (Achtzehn) Goettel and husband of the late Katherine "Betty" (Gee) Goettel. He is survived by daughter, Michelle (Frank) Pipak of O’Hara Twp.; sister, Alma Jarvis of Monessen; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sisters, Charlotta Cain, Iva Metz, Emma Joll and Yvonne "Bonnie" Garvin, and brothers, Brinton, Emmett "Bill" and Edmund Goettel. Visitation and burial were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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March 03, 2022 |
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Bethel "Bette" (Brown) DeSantis, age 83 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. Born January 27, 1939 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late W. Thomas and Bethel Grace (Hail) Brown and wife of the late Felix J. DeSantis, who passed away June 13, 2005. A retired environmental engineer for Jefferson Hospital, Bette was a member of Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her children Lisa (Charles) Grese of Venetia and Dean (Lydia) DeSantis of Pleasant Hills; her grandchildren Heather (Jeff) James, Charles (Merrill) Grese and Hailey Grese, and Dean "D.J.," Dante, and Dana DeSantis; her great-grandchildren Hayden, Jordan, and Grayson James and Nora Grese; and her special companion Bella.
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March 03, 2022 |
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Ann J. Scrip, age 97 of Versailles, passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, February 27, 2022 in Paramount Senior Living - South Hills in Baldwin. Born June 10, 1924 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Yurichko) Ursta. A member of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, the CFU Lodge 146 in Versailles, and its former Ladies' Club, Ann worked most recently as a manager for the Elks Club in McKeesport. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Michael A. Scrip, who passed away March 1, 2011, and her siblings: Charles, George, and John Ursta, Julia Cooper, and Mary (Marko) Wojtowicz. Ann is survived by her sisters Veronica Servov of Elizabeth Twp., Margaret Ursta of Versailles, and Julia A. Roberts of Versailles and also many nieces and nephews.
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March 03, 2022 |
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Donna J. Jubak, age 68 of Versailles, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. Born September 24, 1953 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Lucy (Smola) Tokosh and wife of the late Ronald A. Jubak, to whom she had been married since March 11, 2005 and who passed away February 13, 2022. Donna is survived by her siblings Larry Tokosh and Ronald (Gail) Tokosh, both of West Mifflin, Charlotte (John) Glinski of Dravosburg, and Robert (Tammy) Tokosh of Baton Rouge, LA; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings John, Edward, Phillis, and Donna Lee.
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March 01, 2022 |
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Dorothy Nardone, age 87 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 in Jefferson Hills Manor. Born July 29, 1934 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Margaret (Iacone) Nardone. A former member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Dorothy is survived by her niece Cheryl Ingram; her nephews Jeff Nardone and Thomas Mehalcik; and also many cousins. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Nancy Mehalcik and brother Angelo Thomas Nardone.
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