August 03, 2020 |
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Gretchen (Phillips) Benack, age 90 of Jefferson Hills, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Born January 27, 1930 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Hilda (Klingelhofer) and Roy Phillips, and the wife of Benny Benack. She grew up in Clairton, graduated from Clairton High School, and got her B.A. at the University of Pittsburgh. Gretchen was a homemaker and did administrative work for the family music business. She and her husband designed their A-frame home in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright. She was a lover of books, music, travel, and the arts. She dedicated her life to creating a supportive, nurturing and creative environment for her husband, her children and her grandchildren. Gretchen is survived by her three children -- Suzie (of Schenectady, NY), Ben (“Peek,” of Pittsburgh), and Flip (of Jefferson Hills) – and six grandchildren (Brian Marion, Laura Benack, Jenny Marion, Benny Benack III, Nicole Benack, and Jake Benack). In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Suzanne Phillips, Charles (Bud) Phillips, and Betty (Phillips) Dudiak.
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August 02, 2020 |
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James R. McCorkle, Jr., age 66 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in John J. Kane Regional Ctr., McKeesport. Born February 26, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late James R. McCorkle, Sr. and Jean (Keffer) McCorkle. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Clairton, James worked for the former Marraccini's Grocery Store in Clairton and late at the Rite Aid, in Clairton. In his spare time, he was a coach for many years of Pony League Baseball in Clairton and the statistician for Clairton High School basketball and football games. James is survived by his children Ashley (Seth) Rowan of Elizabeth Twp. and James R. McCorkle, III of Clairton, his grandchildren Karina and Maddox Rowan, his former wife Michelle McCorkle of Finleyville, his brother Raymond McCorkle of Clairton, and his nephew Raymond McCorkle of Clairton.
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July 31, 2020 |
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Betty Jane (Robinson) Gibson, age 99 of Hurricane, WV, passed away on July 30, 2020 at the Genesis Putnam Center in Hurricane after a long illness. Born April 1, 1921 in Clairton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry S. and Elizabeth (Cochenour) Shawl. She graduated from Clairton High School in 1939. She resided in Clairton until 1979 when she moved to Port Charlotte, FL. She had many jobs during her life, but she most enjoyed her time as a travel agent with Fletcher’s in Brentwood. She traveled to many areas of the world as a tour host but loved Hawaii the most. She was preceded in death by her first husband Joseph Warren Robinson and her second husband Harry E. Gibson, her son Wayne C. Robinson, as well as two sisters, Hazel Brisky and Jean Wagner. Betty is survived by her son Jim (Sharon) Robinson of Hurricane, WV; her five grandchildren Amy (Tom) Alphin of Kirkland, WA, Laura Robinson of Midlothian, VA, Scott (Sheri) Robinson of Irwin, Tracy (Dennis) Chakey of Irwin, and Kelly (Josh) Robinson of Akron, PA; nine great grandchildren, daughter-in-law Kim Robinson of Red Lion, PA; a niece and two nephews. Until 10 years ago, when illness required her to be placed in a long-term care facility, she was active in Presbyterian churches in Clairton and Port Charlotte, FL.
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July 29, 2020 |
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Anne M. Sims, age 60 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in West Penn Hospital. Born August 22, 1959 in McKeesport, she is the daughter of Marjorie (Palumbo) Miller of Penn Hills and the late David P. Miller. A member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp., Anne was an underwriter for the GBU who also worked for Dowling Insurance and Bonno and Grey. Also, she proudly started and operated Red's Cleaning Service with her daughter. Besides her mother, Anne is survived by her husband Walter Sims; her daughters Marissa Sims at home and Shannon Sims of Penn Hills; her brothers Chris (Lois) Miller of Elizabeth, Mark Miller of Pleasant Hills, and Paul Miller of Charleroi; and also nieces and nephews.
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July 27, 2020 |
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Carmen P. Brusco, age 87 of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 6, 1933 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Vincent and Virginia (Martini) Brusco. A graduate of Clairton High School, Carmen was a retired truck mechanic for Continental Baking Company, a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of Holy Spirit Parish in West Mifflin, and a member of the Clairton AARP #1612. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Sherry (Simpson) Brusco; his son Paul Brusco of West Mifflin; his sisters-in-law Patricia Brusco of Clairton and Marlyn Leonard of Mt. Pleasant; his nieces Debbie, Lisa, Carol, and Wendy; and his nephews Barry and Gary. Besides his parents, Carmen was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Brusco.
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July 23, 2020 |
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Mark Z. Pavlack, age 60, of Buena Vista, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired patcher for U.S. Steel Clairton Works and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Born June 2, 1960 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Terry Lee and Nancy (Vilsack) Pavlack. He is survived by brothers, Eric Pavlack of Great Falls, MT, Terry Lee Pavlack of Buena Vista, Shawn (Adrianne) Pavlack of West Mifflin and Christian Pavlack of Elizabeth; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
July 22, 2020 |
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Martha C. Pastorik, age 97 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born November 16, 1922 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Matilda (Lesko) Geletko. A devout member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and its former Christian Mothers Association, Martha was an excellent seamstress and, more importantly, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years John W. Pastorik, who passed away on April 7, 2009, and her seven older siblings. Martha is survived by her daughters Jean (Warren) Stoffer of Canonsburg, Nancy Sims of Clairton, and Louise (James) Ganss of Decatur, TN; her son John (Becky) Pastorik of Punta Gorda, FL; her six grandchildren; her eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
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July 21, 2020 |
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Ruth Elizabeth (Baker) Schnur, age 79, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at UPMC East. She was a retired aide for Soltis Personal Care Home in Clairton and a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church. She loved her family, grandkids and great-grandkids. Born September 10, 1940 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Bush) Baker and wife of the late Duane F. Schnur. She is survived by daughter, Diane (Harold "Bugs") Michaels of Elizabeth; sons, Paul (Rita) Schnur of Rostraver Twp. and George (Lisa) Schnur of Elizabeth; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Chuck Baker of Pittsburgh and Jerry (Patricia) Baker of Pittsburgh; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Patrick Schnur, and brother, William Baker.
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July 17, 2020 |
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Mary Ann (Antoinette) Antczak Dirling, age 84 and longtime resident of White Oak, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in HCR ManorCare, Monroeville, after battling an enduring illness. Born June 22, 1936 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Plavchak) Antczak. Mary Ann graduated from Divine Redeemer Academy in 1954, where she held the title of Miss Pinetum. After graduation, she worked at Apter Bros., where she met her husband on the switchboard, Kundman's and Fitzy's Confectioners, later in life with Eckerd Drug, and, after retirement, at Phyllis' Fashions, formerly in White Oak. A member of St. Edward's Parish in Herminie, in her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, reading, shopping, talking with people, and feeding the animals in her yard. Mary Ann will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was a kind and thoughtful person with a heart of gold that would do anything for anyone.
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July 17, 2020 |
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Rosella J. (Winkelvoss) Faust, age 95, of Elizabeth Twp., died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Born on July 6, 1925 in Buena Vista, she was the daughter of the late Chris and Annie (Thompson) Winkelvoss. She was married to the late Allen Ellsworth Faust who passed away in 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret (Ronald) O'Rourke of Greensburg; grandchildren, Bridget Anne O'Rourke, MD of Wexford and Ryan Robert O'Rourke of Portland, Oregon. She is also survived by sisters, Ruth (Richard) Smith of Delmont, Edna (Bo) Rook of Buena Vista and Martha Bird of Cranberry Twp., also numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Helen Billick, Edward "Bud" Winkelvoss and Sylvia Sebest.
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July 16, 2020 |
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Patricia Krandel, age 95, of Jefferson Hills, and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Arrowood at Southwestern. Born March 1, 1925 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late William Walker and Ethel (Krill) Walker. She was an executive secretary for Hercules Corp. in West Elizabeth, a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, and was a longtime volunteer at the Bethel Schoolhouse. She loved to quilt and crochet, creating amazing ornaments and infant blankets.
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July 14, 2020 |
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Joseph E. DeChicchis, age 96, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital in the company of his beloved wife and eldest child. He retired as a Command Pilot of the U.S. Air Force at the rank of Lt. Colonel, having flown "the Hump" during World War II (China-Burma-India), with subsequent combat service during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was a former Director of Operations at the Pittsburgh Air Base and a former Wing Commander of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol.
A member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp., he retired as a local area builder, having founded Joseph E. DeChicchis & Co. and J&E Building, and he was also the founder of J&E Rentals. Born December 26, 1923 in Painesville, Ohio, he was the eldest child of the late Caesar and Jennie (Perifano) DeChicchis.
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July 14, 2020 |
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Albert G. Estochin, Jr., age 47 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at home.
Born October 31, 1972 in McKeesport, he is the son of Albert G. Estochin, Sr. of Baldwin and Bonnie (Churchfield) Estochin, with whom he resided. A certified electrician, Albert will be remembered as a generous and loving man who was loved in turn by all. Albert got along with everyone, and everyone got along with Albert. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister Tracy Kostovnik of West Homestead; his girlfriend Angela Kutrek of North Huntingdon; his step-siblings Donna Estochin, Kim McFarland, and George Estochin; and also nieces and nephews.
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July 13, 2020 |
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Kimberly A. Kaskin, age 58 of Glassport, passed away at home on Monday, July 13, 2020. Born July 1, 1962 in Braddock, she was a daughter of Joanne (Geletko) Kaskin of Clairton and the late William J. Kaskin.
A cook at the Terrace Garden Restaurant in Clairton, besides her mother, Kimberly is also survived by her children Misty (Dave Forrester) Laverick of Liberty Borough and Olivia and Shane Goodrum, both of Clairton; her grandchildren Brooklyn, Josephine, Davae, and Destini Forrester and Cassius Gardner; her sisters Jennifer (Rick) Scott of Stroudsburg and Kristin Kaskin of Long Island, NY; her special friend Arnold Ackerman of Glassport; and also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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July 11, 2020 |
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Howard E. Robb, age 92, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Mohawk Valley Health System. He was a retired crane operator for Fisher Body in West Mifflin and a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed flying and building remote control airplanes. He loved traveling with his wife in their Airstream and was a former president of the Airstream Club. Born January 20, 1928 in Floreffe, he was a son of the late William A. and Goldie M. (Sesher) Robb and husband of the late Barbara A. (O'Dell) Robb. He is survived by a son, Richard A. (Melinda) Robb of Vernon Center, NY; grandchildren, Kasey Robb of Binghamton, NY, Nashua R. Robb of Vernon Center, NY and Eric (Dani) Kegel of Harvest, AL. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Jean Stadmueller. Private services and burial at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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