Jean B. Grimes
October 28, 2022 |
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Victor Perlick Sporio
October 24, 2022 |
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Victor Perlick Sporio, age 26 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Born June 19, 1996 in Pittsburgh, he is the son of Carol (Perlick) Sporio, husband Victor, of Clairton. A gas lineman, Victor is also survived by his daughters Carmen and Camryn; his grandparents: John (JoAnne) Perlick of Clairton, Susan Woodward of Elizabeth, and Vince (Sandy) Sporio of Clairton; his sisters Carly Ogletree and Savanah Sporio; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph who passed away February 4, 2020.
Alex E. Fazekas
October 20, 2022 |
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Alex E. Fazekas, age 65 of Greenock, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 18, 1957 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Alexander Fazekas and Beatrice Virginia (Wetzel) Fazekas Tedesco. A former carpenter for the Union Local #142 and a corrections officer for Allegheny County, Alex was a member of the Boston Vets, the 11th. Ward Club, an avid fisherman and hunter, and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his sons Matthew (Amanda) Fazekas of Jefferson Hills and Jonathan Fazekas of North Versailles; his grandchildren Sadie, Easton, and Bowen Fazekas; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Alex was preceded in death by his siblings Emerson Fazekas and Melinda Whittington.
Nicholas D. Kraus
October 20, 2022 |
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Nicholas D. Kraus, age 43 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Born October 8, 1979 in McKeesport, he is the son of Lori (Wagner) Kraus of Liberty Borough and the late Glenn Kraus, who passed away in 1983. A member of the Carpenter's Union Local #142, Nicholas currently worked at Window Installation Specialists of Irwin. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife Amanda (Rendulic) Kraus, his daughter Kimber Coy Kraus, his sister Amy (George) Bendel of Mt. Vernon, and his nephew Kole Bendel.
David L. Douglass
October 18, 2022 |
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Rev. Roy A. Kelly
October 18, 2022 |
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Linda L. Crosbie
October 17, 2022 |
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Linda L. Crosbie, age 68, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a social member of the Boston Vets. Born July 23, 1954 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late William P. and Nancy (Neal) Crosbie. She is survived by her daughter, Billie D. Abbit of Elizabeth; granddaughter, Shataya (Richard) McMillan of Charleroi; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Richard, Lucas, Jada, Connor, Cayden, Nalani and Sebastian; sisters, Nancy Shoemer of Bunola, Mary E. Henry of Belle Vernon and Sally Gray of West Newton; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Chad Crosbie, and siblings, Ruth E. Cameron and William Crosbie. No visitation or service are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Sr. Mary Ann Dujanovic, SDR
October 15, 2022 |
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Sr. Mary Ann Dujanovic, SDR, age 91, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 in the Divine Redeemer Motherhouse, Elizabeth Twp. Born October 23, 1930 in Barberton, OH, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Vislavsky) Dujanovic. Sr. Mary Ann was a professed religious Sister of the Divine Redeemer for 72 years. She earned both her BA and MA in education from Duquesne University worked in education for 68 years as an excellent primary teacher, principal, CCD teacher, and with the homeschooled. She was also a Local Superior, awarded the Golden Apple Award in 1998, had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and was very creative. Although she was "retired," Sr. Mary Ann continued tutoring and helping in the community as a sunshine person, receptionist, and always offered a helpful ear as a good listener and helpful prayer. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers George and Francis Dujanovic and her sisters: Bernadette Hornacek, Marguerite Holben, and Diane Dujanovic. Sr. Mary Ann is survived by her sisters-in-law Barbara and Ann Dujanovic, her brother in law Michael Holben, her nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
Gerard C. Driscoll
October 13, 2022 |
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Helen L. Weeks
October 12, 2022 |
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Dolores Hamadock
October 12, 2022 |
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Joseph M. Lugares
October 12, 2022 |
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Joseph M. Lugares, age 89 of Versailles Boro, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 8, 1933 in McKeesport, he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Brtovic) Lugares. Joseph was a Korean War Veteran in the US Army. He managed the employment office for U. S. Steel National and Duquesne Works, as well as a multitude of other assignments within the operation of both plants. For over 25 years, Joe was employed with the famous Duquesne University Tamburitzans, where he acted as both tour and company manager in addition to overseeing daily business and stage operations. He was a member and past president of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #146 in Versailles Borough. In addition to this duty, he also served as club steward during the 70's and 80's, and past president and member of the Men's Club. In the 1970's and early 80's, Joe was a member of Versailles Borough Council, serving his community in various capacities.
Patricia A. Kumf
October 10, 2022 |
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Patricia Kumf, age 76 of Verailles Boro, passed away at Redstone Highlands of Greensburg on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Born March 27, 1946 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Stull) Dangel. She attended Mary, Mother of God Parish. Patricia was a clerk at the G.C. Murphy warehouse and the McKeesport Messenger Service.
Mary Goda
October 06, 2022 |
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Mary (Maharovchak) Goda, age 92, of Forward Twp. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. Born August 10, 1930 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Stoyak) Maharovchak. In 1931, Mary and her mother left the United States and went to Konus, Slovakia where she spent 16 years. In 1947, she and her mother returned to the United States and Clairton on the Queen Mary via Ellis Island. She worked at Faye’s Restaurant in Duquesne for four years as a waitress. She met her husband Mike at Kennywood Park on Slovak Day in 1958 and they built a beautiful life together for 60 years. Mary was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church. She enjoyed telling her family about growing up in Slovakia, singing Slovak songs, and treating everyone to her amazing Slovak cooking and kolachi. Mary loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was so proud of their accomplishments. She had a heart of gold and was always happy to help anyone.
Ralph J. Staab
October 06, 2022 |
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Ralph J. Staab, age 64, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. Staab, Sr and Helen M. Staab, brother, Gary Staab, and sister, Susan Gallagher.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Colleen Staab, daughter, Margaret Lynne Staab, son, Ralph Joseph Staab, III, daughter, Emilee Marie Staab, brothers, Michael (Sherry) Staab, Edward (Helen) Staab, Robert (Kathi) Staab, and Timothy (Dana) Staab, sister-in-law, Jodi Staab, brother-in-law, Brian Gallagher, and many nieces and nephews.
