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Larry R. Boal

December 06, 2021 |

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Larry R. Boal, age 77, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a representative for Highmark in Pittsburgh and was a member of the former Elizabeth Wesleyan Church. Born May 13, 1944 in Jefferson Borough, he was a son of the late Keith and Velma (Brown) Boal. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy A. (Van Fossen) Boal; sister, Marilyn (George) Hudak of Jefferson Hills; brother, Keith Boal of Sacramento, CA; brothers-in-law, Dennis Van Fossen and William (Maryanne) Van Fossen, both of Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Arlene Van Fossen of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 1 PM in Lebanon Church Cemetery in West Mifflin. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Robert A. Weis

December 06, 2021 |

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Robert Weis, 64, a life-long resident of Forward Twp., peacefully passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Baldwin Health Center. Born February 10, 1957 in Braddock, he was the youngest son of Donald H. Weis and Claire (Jenkins) Fekula. For most of his working life, Bob was a heavy equipment operator/foreman for his stepfather, Carl Fekula, at Carl Fekula Inc. Bob was always working with his hands, from “dirty work” to “domestic work,” fixing vehicles, small engine repair, tinkering, painting, cooking, sewing, and even makeup application. Fixing and repairing items for others was how he showed his love. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy (Bilak) Weis; daughter, Nikki (Nick) Racer; brothers, Donald H. (Connie) Weis of Virginia Beach, VA, Jeffrey G. (Julie) Weis of Corpus Christi, TX, and Carl P. (Denise) Fekula of Monongahela; sister, Debbie (Weis) Esposito of Stony Brook, NY; mother-in-law, Patricia (Benich) Bilak; also, nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at a memorial gathering at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 12 noon until the time of memorial service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jack Piper officiating. The family asks those attending to celebrate Bob’s colorful and unique character by donning your most colorful and unique sweater and/or hat. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Judith L. Stegner

December 06, 2021 |

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Judith L. Stegner, age 81 of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born December 5, 1939 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Lucy (Werner) Kiger.  A retired head teller for Compass Bank in WIlmerding, Judith was a member of Monroeville Assembly of God Church.  She joins her husband, the late Franklin M. Stegner, who passed away December 1, 1999.  Judith is survived by her sons Jeffrey (Aleta) Stegner of Forward Twp., Todd (Lora) Stegner of Pearland, TX, and Randy (Holli) Stegner of North Versailles; her grandchildren Benjamin, Rebekah, Kaitlyn, Chloe, Karli, and Randy (Theresa) Stegner; her sister Carol (George Burtner of North Huntingdon; her brother George "Tom" Kiger of Elizabeth Twp.; and also nieces and nephews. 

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Denise L. Finnegan

December 03, 2021 |

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Denise Lynn (Boal) Finnegan, age 61, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born November 14, 1960 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Evelyn (Olesky) Bendik and the late David Boal. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 36 years, Kevin Sean Finnegan. She is survived by her mother, Evelyn (Edward) Bendik of Clairton; sons, Justin (Holly) Finnegan of Port Vue and Josh (Katie) Finnegan of Whitehall; daughter, Jacobi (Christopher) Holland of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Isabella Finnegan, Devlin Finnegan and Lincoln Holland; brothers, David (Marsha) Boal of Jefferson Hills, Jeffrey Boal of White Oak and Russell (Tiffany) Boal of Elizabeth; also, nieces, nephews and friends. Denise was a Registered Nurse at West Penn Hospital for more than 27 years, where she had a loving compassion for helping to provide love and care to babies in the neonatal unit. Denise will be deeply missed by everyone that loved her, especially her grandchildren for whom she truly lived for.

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Howard J. Smith Jr.

November 30, 2021 |

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Howard J. Smith Jr., age 84, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Sterling Home. An Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he retired after 22 years as a military policeman for United States Air Force. He was a member of the Glassport VFW. Born June 7, 1937 in Floreffe, he was a son of the late Howard J. Smith Sr. and the late Viola (Kibe) Smith and husband of the late Ruth E. Smith. He is survived by daughter, Cheri M. Smith-Dworek of Elizabeth; son, Dean (Kathy) Smith of Glassport; granddaughter, Courtney (Bill Cush) Smith of Munhall; sister and brothers, Roxanne, Kenny, Gary, Wayne and Dale; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 12 noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Shirley M. Currey

November 30, 2021 |

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Shirley M. Currey, age 90 of Sandgate, VT and formerly of White Oak, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Albany Medical Center.  Born January 7, 1931 in Wilmerding, she was a daughter of the late Clark and Stella (Brady) Lockard. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Arol E. Currey, who passed away on May 7, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Marti (Ron) L. Costa of Sandgate, VT; son Gregory (Rhonda) Currey of Jacksonville, FL; stepson Dalyn (Elizabeth) Currey of New Jersey; sister Karen Bernard of McKeesport; and grandson Christopher (Samantha) Early of Hattiesburg, MS.  In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley was preceded in death by her brothers Norman, Lawrence, Kenneth, and William Lockard. 

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Thomas R. Bradley

November 27, 2021 |

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Thomas R. Bradley, age 82 of West Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021.  Born May 27, 1939 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Alfred J. and Bessie Ella (Smith) Bradley.  A graduate of Clairton High School, Class of 1957, Thomas was a self-employed electrician.  In his spare time, he loved to tinker: the best example of which was his homemade paddleboat he sailed on the Monongahela River.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters Mary Ellen Bell and Nancy L. Linkauer.  Thomas is survived by his daughter Carol M. (Charles) Elliott of Washington, PA; his granddaughter Kathryn E. Bell of Brentwood; his brothers Pastor Arthur Bradley of Rostraver Twp., William E. Bradley of Branson, AZ, and John "Jack" E. Bradley of Hopewell Twp.; and also nieces and nephews.  

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M. Eileen Lewis

November 26, 2021 |

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M. Eileen Lewis, age 80, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at home. She retired as a manager for Busy Beaver. Born March 11, 1941 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine (Diskin) Murray and wife of the late Jack H. Lewis. She is survived by daughters, Nancy Satter and Carole Lewis, both of Elizabeth; son, Thomas M. (Darlene) Lewis of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Michael Lewis, Christopher Wallace, Melanie Lewis and Rebecca (Dylan Keeley) Lewis; sisters, Ruth Kavanagh of Wexford and Kathleen Healy of Hilliard, OH; also, nieces and nephews. 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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Jennifer J. Ianuale

November 24, 2021 |

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Jennifer J. Ianuale, age 74, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at home. She was a former monitor for special needs children for PA Coach Lines and a former member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Born March 25, 1947 in Butler, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Ester McWhirter. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Alfred Ianuale; sons, Alfred E. (Danna Lyn) Ianuale and Christopher M. (Terrilyn) Ianuale, both of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Dylan and Christopher; great-grandson, Xaine. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Angelo P. Sgroi

November 24, 2021 |

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Angelo P. Sgroi, age 87 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in the VA Hospital, Oakland.  Born January 27, 1934 in Clairton, he was the son of the late John & Vittoria (Polimeni) Sgroi.  A US Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Angelo wore many hats in his lifetime but enjoyed driving truck over the road most of all.  He retired from GNC in his 70's, but continued driving occasionally for Uber & Lyft until recently.  He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan, but more importantly a very generous and loving man whom everyone knew as "Uncle".  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings: Katie, Mary, James, Sam, John, Nick, Tony, Lou and Phillip, as well as several nieces and nephews.  His is survived by his Godchildren Angelia (Dusk Olson) Christina and Greg (Lisa) Nesterak, nieces, nephews; dear friends who loved him; and his faithful canine companion Edgar.

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Christine M. "Tina" Margie

November 21, 2021 |

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Christine M. "Tina" Margie, age 66 of Versailles, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport.  Born September 16, 1955 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Marie (McCahill) Foster.  A former health care aide at Community Life in McKeesport, she is survived by her children William Margie, Jr. of White Oak, Jill Margie of Versailles, and Megan (Nick) Donaldson of Arizona; her grandsons Logan Margie and Dylan Donaldson; her companion Greg Gooch; her sister Diane (Bevan) Boden of Elizabeth Twp., her two best friends Donna Nolder and Cheryle Shivey; and also nieces and nephews. 

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Alice B. Ockay

November 20, 2021 |

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Alice B. Ockay, age 92 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in John J. Kane Regional Center - GlenHazel.  Born December 7, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Demko) Ockay.  The former bar manager of the Holiday Inn in West Mifflin, Alice was also a former secretary for US Steel's Christy Park Works.  She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church and the CFU Lodge #146 of Versailles and its Ladies' Club.  Besides her parents, Alice was preceded in death by her siblings: Rose, Cyril, Method, and Andrew Ockay.  

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Roderick P. Sullivan Sr.

November 19, 2021 |

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Roderick Phillip Sullivan Sr., age 95, of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Concordia of Cabot. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 36 years as a clerk and supervisor in Elizabeth, Charleroi and Library and retired as postmaster in West Newton. He was a charter member and treasurer of the former Mon-Postal Federal Credit Union in Elizabeth and was on the board of Tri Boro Federal Credit Union in Munhall. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree of Elizabeth, and was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church, in Elizabeth Twp. where he served as a eucharistic minister. Rod is a Navy veteran, serving during World War II, and was a member of American Legion Alonzo Weigel Post 553 of Elizabeth. Born August 17, 1926 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late James and Anna (McNeil) Sullivan and husband of 61 years to the late Phoebe (Withers) Sullivan. He is survived by daughters, Nancy Lee (Michael) Corey of Strongsville, OH and Susan (Paul) Austin of Lake George, NY; sons, Roderick P. (Kathryn) Sullivan Jr. of Chester Springs, Daniel W. (LuAnn) Sullivan of Ashland, OH, Dr. Patrick J. (Mary Anne) Sullivan of Cheswick and Terrence C. (Mary) Sullivan of Strongsville, OH; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

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Paul E. Pollock

November 18, 2021 |

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Paul E. Pollock, age 84 of Versailles, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born May 3, 1937 in Black Lick, he was a son of the late Paul T. and Cecilia (Verostic) Pollock.  A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church in Christy Park and a retired supervisor at the Westinghouse Bettis Plant in West Mifflin, Paul is survived by his wife of 64 years Nancy A. (Riggs) Pollock; his sons Paul E. (Cathy) Pollock, Jr. of Versailles and Scott (Terri) Pollock of White Oak; his grandchildren Gabrielle (Michael) Abatti and Carly, Hunter, and Samantha Pollock; and his great-grandchildren Winnie, Clyde, and Kaiyi.  

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Rita B. York

November 18, 2021 |

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Rita B. York, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Thursday, November 18, 2021.  Born July 19, 1930 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Chasko) Belinski.  A retired secretary for both US Steel Clairton Works and Thomas Jefferson High School, Rita was a member of both Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75 Ladies Auxiliary, both of Clairton.  In her spare time, she enjoyed trips to the casino, but loved to cook: especially for big family holidays.  Besides her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Raymond G. York, who passed away March 4, 2021, and her siblings: Paul, Dorothy, and Marie Belinski.  She is survived by her children Randall (Mary) York of Dormont, Monica King of Stow, OH, and Richard York of Pittsburgh; her grandchildren Jennifer York of Bangkok, Thailand, Maureen (J.W.) Johnson of Carnegie, Becca Tracy of Charlotte, NC, and Brett (Lauren Waugh) Tracy of Seattle, WA; her great-grandson Beck Johnson; and also nieces and nephews.

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