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Phyllis Kelly

December 23, 2022 |

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Phyllis Kelly, age 84 of North Huntingdon, peacefully passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital with her family by her side.  Born February 1, 1938 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Neil and Helen (Dubyak) Palmieri.  Besides her parents, Phyllis has finally rejoined those who preceded her in death, including her daughter Dawn R. Kelly.  She is survived by her husband James M. Kelly; her sons James B. Kelly, Martin (Cathy) Kelly, and Robert T. Kelly; her grandchildren: Karri, Kimberly (Matt), Kristy, Cheyenne, Donny (Amanda), Brian, Bruce, Bradley (Emily), Marti (Bill), Emily, and Sarah; her great-grandchildren: Alexia, Payton, Mason, Nolan, Presley, and Dakota; and her sister Karen Palmieri.  A memorial service will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11 AM at the First Evangelical Free Church, 4001 University Dr, McKeesport, PA 15132.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the family to help defray costs.  Arrangements by the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, Versailles. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Margaret DeDominicis

December 22, 2022 |

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Margaret DeDominicis, age 83 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born April 28, 1939 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late George and Sarah (Houston) Pazo.  A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Margaret worked as a Phlebotomist at McKeesport Hospital, was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge #146 in Clairton, and was an avid card player and fan of Notre Dame Football.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John V. DeDominicis, who passed away February 20, 1983, and her siblings Rosemary Rudez, Fr. Jack A. Pazo, and Ruth Ann Skop.  Margaret is survived by her children Dana DeDominicis of Clairton, Rosanne DeDominicis of Clairton, Daniel DeDominicis of Clairton, and Paul (Paula) DeDominicis of Jefferson Hills; and also many nieces and nephews. 

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Nicole S. Wall

December 16, 2022 |

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Nicole S. (Jenkins) Wall, age 36, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Nicole was a strong, stubborn, and caring daughter and mother who always put her family before herself. She loved her daughter more than anything on Earth. She had a knack for giving small meaningful gifts to those close with her and lived to the beat of her own drum. She was famously known for her passionate and direct communication, which she inherited from her mother. Born March 12, 1986 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Bruce E. Jenkins of Elizabeth Twp. and the late Cheryl (Maksin) Jenkins. In addition to her father, she is survived by her pride and joy, daughter Hailey Wall of Elizabeth Twp.; brother, Bruce R. (Rebecca Gazda) Jenkins of Leetsdale; fiance, Frank Gribschaw of Donora and his children, Tori, Franklin and Miles; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be greatly missed by her family. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, December 19, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of PA, 810 River Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Amanda C. Glemba

December 12, 2022 |

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Amanda C. Glemba, age 81, passed away December 9, 2022 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth.  Born June 2,1941 in Versailles, the daughter of the late George R. Pavlic and Mary M. (Sedlar) Pavlic, Mandy was a talented seamstress. She graduated from the Clarissa School in 1962 where she later taught sewing, drafting, and millinery. She was well-known in the McKeesport area for her work, designing intricate wedding dresses and doing simple alterations with equal expertise. She was employed by the Diocese of Pittsburgh for twenty years as a dedicated administrative assistant, managing the Saint Dennis Parish in Versailles, The weekly church bulletins were works of art created on a typewriter and a Xerox machine, well before a computer could make the task an easy one. Mandy was a lifetime member of Croatian Fraternal Union, Sveto Trojstvo Lodge 146 in Versailles. She was also a long-time employee of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America in Wilkins Township, retiring in 2016. She enjoyed her travels to Croatia, shopping trips to the Waterfront, Luciano's lasagna, and her Yorkshire Terrier before falling ill. 

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Linda J. Mascetta

December 09, 2022 |

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Linda J. (Secrist) Mascetta, age 73, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. She was a retired prep cook at King's Restaurant in Bentleyville and a former prep cook at Bill's Golfland and McDonald's. Born July 23, 1949 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Walter Secrist Jr. and the late Norma Jean (Kiefer) Secrist and wife of the late Robert Mascetta. She is survived by sister, Bonnie (Robert) Allen of Elizabeth Twp.; niece, Nicole (Frank) Tibbitt of Greenock; also, cousins. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Vicki Knudson

December 07, 2022 |

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Vicki (Jerome) Knudson, age 56, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a bartender and cook at Scotty's in West Elizabeth, a social member of Blaine Hill Fire Hall, and a member of the Wilson American Citizens Club in Clairton. Born July 7, 1966 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Donna (Jamison) Jerome of Summerville, SC and the late Russell Jerome. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, William F. Knudson; daughter, Chelsea Knudson of Moon Twp.; sons, Thomas (Danielle Steligo) Reitzel of Elizabeth and Brandon Knudson of West Elizabeth; grandchildren, Zoey Steligo and Brody Reitzel; sister, Robin (Jim) Patterson of Summerville, SC; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by brother, Rusty Jerome Jr. A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 2-4 PM. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Lorraine C. (Dwornick) Jesionowski

December 07, 2022 |

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Lorraine C. Jesionowski, age 88 of Versailles, passed away on on Monday, December 5, 2022 in Havencrest Nursing Center, Monongahela.  Born July 8, 1934 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Marion (Sorocko) Dwornick.  A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - Corpus Christi Church, Lorraine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed her days out.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Jesionowski, who passed away October 30, 2010, her son Dr. Gary D. (Roxanne) Jesionowski, who passed away March 4, 2012, her sister Dolores J. Kolodziej, and her brothers Raphael and Tom Dwornick.  Lorraine is survived by her sons Mark F. (Linda) and Eric A. (Anne) Jesionowski, both of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Andrew (Michaela) Jesionowski of Kenilworth, IL, Matthew Jesionowski of Pittsburgh, Kimberly Jesionowski of Pittsburgh, Michael (Katie) Jesionowski of Summit, NJ, Robert (Lindsey) Jesionowski of Marshall Twp., Paige Jesionowski of Brooklyn, NY, and Jacob Jesionowski of San Diego, CA; her great-grandchildren Charlie, Emilia, twins Claire and Rachel, Audrey, and Alyssa; and also nieces and nephews. 

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Nicholas M. Gimiliano

December 05, 2022 |

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Nicholas M. Gimiliano, age 71 of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, December 4, 2022.  Born April 27, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Peter A. and Josephine (Curinga) Gimiliano.  Nick graduated from Clairton High School, Class of 1969, where he played baseball and basketball; received his Associates Degree from California State University; and his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh.  He was a musician who also privately taught music and drove bus.  He was well known as the drummer for the popular band Pure Gold.  Nick is survived by his wife, whom he met while they were both working on the S.S. Dolphin Cruise Ship and to whom he has been married for 33 years, Karen Mellor-Gimiliano; his daughter Nina Rose Gimiliano, his son Giullio (fiancee' Rachel) Gimiliano; his sister Angela Summers of Clairton; his brother Giullio Gimiliano of Jefferson Hills, and also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Frank M. Andrisko

December 02, 2022 |

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Frank M. Andrisko, age 62, of Monongahela and formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 at UPMC Mercy Hospital. He was the owner of Andrisko Plumbing & Heating. Born August 3, 1960 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Frank and Ruth Naomi (Lynch) Andrisko. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kathy (Adams) Andrisko; son, Taylor Andrisko of Carroll Twp.; mother-in-law, Emily Adams of New Eagle; brothers-in-law, Gregg and Sean Adams, both of Finleyville; and an aunt, Phyllis Turner of Elizabeth. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A blessing service will take place on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 12 Noon in the funeral home with Deacon Dale DiSanto officiating. Burial in Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Ethel M. Barna

December 02, 2022 |

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Ethel M. (Clawson) Barna, age 76, of Glassport, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at home. She enjoyed watching Hallmark Christmas movies and attending bingo with her husband. Born November 28, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Lucas) Clawson, and wife of the late Matthew M. Barna Jr. She is survived by her son, Richard T. Barna of Glassport; brother, John (Betty) Clawson of Chambersburg; sister, Anna (Thomas) Fiore of Glassport; also, nieces and nephews. Visitation and burial are private. Contributions can be made to her family. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Donna M. Krepps

December 02, 2022 |

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Donna M. (Walt) Krepps, age 81, of Sutersville, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at home. She retired in 2008 as a nurses aid at Southwestern Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Mifflin and was a former bus driver in the Elizabeth Forward School District. Born October 30, 1941 in Belle Vernon, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Lenora (Milby) Walt. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly (Kenneth) Jarmon of Elizabeth Twp., and Christy Jordan of Waco, TX; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Bell of Perryopolis; long-time friend, Walter M. Jory; also, a nephew and two nieces. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by beloved son, Craig S. Krepps, and sister, Beverly J. Pierce. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 12 Noon until a prayer service at 4 PM with the Rev. R. Paul Walter officiating. A funeral service will take place on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. R. Paul Walter officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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David J. Baier

December 02, 2022 |

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David J. Baier, age 64 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born June 8, 1958 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Ann (Pitassi) Baier of Shaler and the late Frederick Baier.  A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton and a recently retired Land Administrator for Acosta Sales and Marketing, David was a music lover who DJ'ed in his younger days; a karate instructor in his even younger days, and maintained a knack for computers and tech savvy throughout his lifeitme.  Most importantly, in his retirement cut too short, he loved to spend time with his grandchildren.  David is survived by his wife of 39 years Jane Marie (Prosperino) Baier; his children Lisa (Kevin Bickerton) Baier of Clairton and David Baier of Orlando, FL; his grandchildren Kai, Antonio, Jonah, and Emma; his sisters Jeannine (Frank) Konzier of Shaler and Suzanna (Bill) O'Mullen of Philadelphia; and also nieces and nephews.  Besides his father, David was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Baier.

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Joanne P. Fulmer

December 02, 2022 |

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Joanne P. Fulmer, age 74 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at home.  Born May 6, 1948 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Koronsky) Murray.  Joanne was a member of Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh in West Elizabeth and worked in Medical Records at South Pittsburgh Urology Associates in Jefferson Hills.  She is survived by her husband Joel Fulmer; her children Kelly (Dan) Tatrai and Kenny Tatrai; her grandchildren Kevin (Ashley) Tatrai, Victoria (Chris) Sells, Emily (Nick) Scatena and Abigail (Eddie) Scatena; and her great-grandchildren Alexander, Natalie, Madalynn, and Lucas. 

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James C. Kaminsky

December 01, 2022 |

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James C. Kaminsky, age 70 of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  Born Christmas Day, 1951 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Robert Ned and Ellen Marie (Fullard) Kaminsky.  A former partner for Tube City Distributing in McKeesport and a parishioner of Mary, Mother of God Parish in McKeesport, Jim was a social member of the American Legion McKeesport Post #361, the White Oak American Legion Post #701, and the EBA Club of McKeesport.

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John W. Chomas

November 29, 2022 |

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John W. "Chombo" Chomas, age 66, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at home after a long battle with cancer. He was a former employee at Hercules in West Elizabeth and was a life member of Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co. and a member of the Blaine Hill Hunt Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, horse racing, watching sports on television, and was a Draft Kings enthusiast. Born December 15, 1955 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William J. and Malinda (Roberts) Chomas. He is survived by sisters, Veronica (the late John) Bohlander of Rockville, MD, Mary Ellen (Michael) Yanity of Port Vue, Patti (Steve) Ostergaard of Tigoni, Kenya, and Pamela Meyer of Liberty Borough; also, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Kay Chomas and Judi Faith. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.