November 15, 2023 |
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Judith A. "Judy" Begandy, age 70 and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville. Born December 8, 1952 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa (DiMucci) Begandy. A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish in McKeesport, Judith retired as a nurse's assistant and ward clerk for UPMC and also worked in customer service for Comcast. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Joseph (Wendy) Begandy, Jr. and her nephews: Sean and Adam Begandy. Judith is survived by her niece Suzanne (Rick) Barrett of Petersburg, VA; her great nephews and niece David and Haylee Begandy -- and their mother Ashley Colflesh -- and Colton and Christian Begandy -- and their mother Jamie Begandy; her "BFF" Gladys Schweitzer; and also many cousins.
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November 15, 2023 |
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Arthur "Butch" L. Prosser, II, age 54 of Monessen and formerly of West Elizabeth, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born January 14, 1969 in Monongahela, he was a son of Anna M. (Fedorka) Magill. A truck driver for 25 years for TMC Transportation in Des Moines, IA. He loved his truck and he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 27 years Sandra “Sandy” N. (Kesten) Prosser; his son James C. Comer of Baltimore, MD; his grandchildren James Anthony Comer and Sienna M. Teatuegue; his siblings Bruce (Lisa) Fedorka of Baltimore, MD, Gwen (Jack Rose) Murphy of Jefferson Hills, Rebecca (the late Ryan) Huffman of Indiana; his “beloved sistas” Charlene (Bob Stough) Earnest of Jefferson Hills, Bonny (Gary) Marchelletta of Pleasant Hills, and Renee (Keith Harkins) Earnest of Elizabeth; his aunt Margaret (Richard) Earnest of Pumpkin Center; his numerous nieces and nephews; and his dogs Chewy and Bella. Butch was preceded in death by his “Pop” Francis Edward Magill; his grandchildren Alaina and Kayleigh Comer; his brother Phillip Matthew Prosser; and his uncles Andrew Fedorka and Steven Fedorka.
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November 13, 2023 |
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Martha P. Rosko, age 96 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 in Sharon Regional Medical Center. Born October 8, 1927 in Uniontown, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Mary J. (Donesec) Geletko. A member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, Martha worked as a secretary for A.T. Spence and Son insurance in Clairton. She was the wife of the late John Rosko who passed away June 9, 2021. Martha is survived by her children David J. Rosko of Phillipsburg, Kathleen R. (Frank) Book of Pawleys Island, SC, Linda J. (Thomas) O’Brien of Bethel Park, and Robert J. (Michele) Rosko of Lake Ariel; her grandchildren Matthew Rosko, Alexis (William) Vespers, Erin (Christopher) Bruno, Lyndsay (Robert) Ward, Kirsten Book, Patrick and Sean O’Brien, and Meghan Rosko; her great-grandchildren Joey, Norah, Roman, Aurora, J.J., Bennett, and Adrian; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her grandson Brendan Rosko; her brothers Charles J., Robert C., and Donald “Doc” Geletko; and her sister Lucille Toth. Those are merely the basic facts about Martha; we leave the rest to her granddaughter Erin:
My Grammy’s hands made a life for her husband and four children, after helping her own mother raise her younger siblings. These hands rolled countless halupki and nut/apricot/poppyseed rolls, and wrote infinite birthday cards in her impeccable handwriting. They prayed over her loved ones while she sang in her beautiful wavering vibrato in church. They clutched her grandchildren and great grandchildren to her while she sang “tindy lindy” and polka’ed around the room to hush their cries. They bowled a mean game, and golfed a slightly less mean one. They would gently flutter to your arm while she breathlessly told you a funny story and then threw her head back to laugh. And now, after 96 years of toil and strife, love and laughter, travel and loss, they get to rest now. Those hands built a legacy and are the strongest objects I’ve ever seen. Rest well, Grammy. You have more than earned it.
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November 12, 2023 |
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Joshua A. Holliday, III, 49 of Belle Vernon, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at home. Josh worked for the past 24 years at Texas Roadhouse in Pleasant Hills as a butcher and cook and had a love for football, fishing, and fireball. Born in Washington on December 24, 1973, he was a son of the late Joshua A. Holliday, Jr., and the Debbie Randolph who survives. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Angela C. (DeFrances) Holliday; three children, Joshua Holliday, IV of Washington, Brehanna (Ryan) Leech of Elizabeth, and Dianne (Zach) Bugaile of Avella; three grandchildren, Levon, Jade, and Caiden; a sister, Jody Holliday of Washington; his father in-law and mother in-law, Dominick “Nick” (Bonnie) DeFrances, Sr. of Elizabeth; brother in-law, Dr. Dominick (Tanya) DeFrances, Jr. of Monroeville; his best buddies, Titus and Loki; several nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother in-law, Gary DeFrances. No viewing or services are planned. Memorial contributions can be made to the family. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 N Second Avenue, Elizabeth. Offer condolonces at
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November 11, 2023 |
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Robert A. Haywood Sr., age 76, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. An Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War, he retired as a welder for Consol Coal and J & L Steel and as a driver for Lowe’s in Belle Vernon. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family. Born July 24, 1947 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John H. and Ruth (Williams) Haywood and husband of the late Carole (Stockdill) Haywood. He is survived by son, Robert A. (Becky) Haywood Jr. of Wexford; daughter, Michelle (John McLeod) Haywood of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Dante (Robyn) Haywood, Raven Martin, Annie Haywood and Lauren Haywood; brothers, Ronald (Kay) Haywood of Lake Lynn and Gene (Maggi) Haywood of Pittsburgh; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Haywood. Friends will be received at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 4-7 PM. No services are planned. Share condolences at
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November 10, 2023 |
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John Naccarato, age 88 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp. Born August 31, 1935 in New Kensington, he was a son of the late Nick and Louise (Runco) Naccarato. A US Army Veteran, John was the former owner of 17 years of Dom's Shoe Service, worked for 18 years at the Elizabeth Twp. Road Department, and lastly worked for over a decade with Bekavac Funeral Homes. A member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael's Church, he was a member of both the 11th. Ward Welfare Association of McKeesport and the CFU Lodge 146 of Versailles. In his spare time, John loved to bowl and golf. John is survived by his wife of 63 years Carol (Thompson) Naccarato; his children John (DeAnn) Naccarato of Dallas, TX, Lori (Joe) Tobasco of Elizabeth Twp., and Dean Naccarato of Allison Park; his grandchildren Megan (Ethan) Brown, Kylie Tobasco, and Nic and Mia Naccarato; his siblings Dom (the late Dolores) Naccarato of Elizabeth Twp., Arthur (Sally) Naccarato of Harwick, Mary Ann (Ron) Boyd of New Kensington, Rose (the late Renny) Monteleone of New Kensington, and Carmella (Bill) Acre of New Kensington; and also nieces and nephews.
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November 07, 2023 |
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Shirley I. (Gill) McKnight, age 89, of Rostraver Twp., passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Country Care Manor in Fayette City. She retired as a cook for K-Mart in Belle Vernon. She was a former member of Elizabeth Wesleyan Church and attended West Newton Wesleyan Nazarene Church. She enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Born December 26, 1933 in Chester, WV, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred (Sayre) Gill. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, William Dennis McKnight; sons, Dennis (Trenace) McKnight of Grindstone and the Rev. David (Beatrice) McKnight of Hartfield, VA; daughters, Debbie (Chuck) Lint of Owosso, MI, Diane McKnight of Ebensburg, Donna (Howard) Dunlop of Fayette City and Darlene (Mike) Mutich of Fayette City; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Lilly Bennet of Elizabeth, Mary Lou Allen of Port Vue, Russell Gill of West Mifflin and Sue Fortney of Georgia; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Charlotte Jeffers, Lela Cindric, Lyda Michels, Rodney Gill, Jeannie Kirkman and Joseph Gill. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 4-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Larry T. Coltura officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to West Newton Wesleyan Nazarene Church, 310 Pittsburgh Street, West Newton, PA 15089. Offer condolences at
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November 06, 2023 |
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Earl H. Goreck Sr., age 72, of Port Vue, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a warehouseman for Davis Fetch Corporation in Wilkinsburg and was a former pumper tender at the Duquesne mill. He was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church and attended the Western School of Business in Monroeville where he studied to be a pharmacy technician. He was a member of Sutersville Moose 1358 and enjoyed traveling and taking trips. Born May 1, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Elmer and Margaret (Farrington) Goreck. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karen M. (Furst) Goreck; daughter, Marcia Goreck of McKeesport; son, Earl H. (Wendy) Goreck Jr. of South Carolina; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Elmer Goreck Sr. of Tionesta; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, JoAnn Wennerstrom. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jack H. Piper officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 317 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 01, 2023 |
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Robert J. Chomas, age 94, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at home. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. He graduated from Elizabeth High School and earned a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a radar technician and instructor while serving in the Army during the Korean War and retired as a maintenance supervisor for US Steel Homestead Works. He was a former Little League manager for the Marraccini’s baseball team, a basketball coach, and a former Cub Scout Master for Pack 78 at Round Hill. He enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling for many leagues, traveling, and watching sports in his retirement. Born December 19, 1928, in Elizabeth Twp., he was a son of the late Rev. Joseph and Bertha (Kadar) Chomas. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Phyllis J. (Bernadowski) Chomas; children, Cindi (Scott) McCall of Elizabeth Twp., Terri (Chris) Lesher of Colorado and Ron Chomas of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Andrew Martell, Brandon McCall, Chris McCall, Jessica McCall, Bryan Chomas and Corey Chomas; great-grandchildren, Lila, Andrew, Leo and Lotti; siblings, James L. Chomas of Elizabeth Twp. and the Rev. Barbara Minter of Erie; daughter-in-law, Andria Chomas; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by children, Bob and Dan Chomas, and brothers, Richard and William Chomas. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 9:30 AM in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Prep Wilson Campus, 1900 Clairton Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122, a Christian school operated by his daughter and grandson. Offer condolences at
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October 30, 2023 |
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Hugh B. “Huey” Scurfield, age 93 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp.. Born October 31, 1929 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Elmer B. and Margaret (Donnelly) Scurfield. Huey was the last of the Scurfield brothers, being also preceded in death by his brothers Elmer “Bus,” Thomas “Top,” James, and Joseph Scurfield. Huey was a retired electrician for US Steel, Clairton Works and also worked at the former Cross Ford, Clairton. He was a parishioner of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish – St. Clare of Assisi Church, Clairton. Huey is survived by his wife of 73 years, Ruth Mae (Curry) Scurfield; his daughters Carol A. (the late Lemuel) Goodrum and Deborah L. (Jay) Jerome, both of Elizabeth; his four grandchildren: Tanya Mock, Kristie (Ryan) Goodrum-Powell, Jennifer (Adam) Cavalier, and Justin (Alexandra) Jerone; his eight great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Logan, Jaiden, Morgan, Domenic, Amelia, Jessie, and Josephina; and also nieces and nephews.
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October 27, 2023 |
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Roy Bailey, age 81, of Buena Vista, passed away Thursday October 26, 2023, at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville. A self-employed carpenter, Roy worked well with his hands and loved gardening. Born July 26, 1942, in Aiken, SC, he was a son of the late Levi and Minerva Hutto Bailey and was husband of the late Joyce L. (Cottle) Bailey who passed away July 28, 2022. He is survived by 6 children, Ellen (Ray Moore) Bailey of Buena Vista, Lisa J. (Jay) Radaker of Monongahela, Roy Bailey of Somerset, Matthew (Will Goodwin) Bailey of Pittsburgh, Heather Bailey of Buena Vista, and Levi Bailey of Buena Vista; 6 grandchildren, Rael Kibe, Devin Bailey, Hunter Moore, Nora Yosko, Logan Radaker, and Dillon Yosko; 2 great-grandchildren, Connor Kibe and Louisa Kibe; also nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Levi “L.B.” Bailey, Melmer Bailey, Louise Shephard, Nora Bailey, Wayne Bailey, Valmarie Goff, Hazel Lilly, and Bence Bailey. No viewing or services are planned. Arrangements by Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home 221 N. Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at
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October 26, 2023 |
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Marcella Ann Gregory, age 85 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born June 2, 1937 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Martha (Van Fosson) Kwolek and the wife of the late John E. Gregory. Marcella is survived by her children Candace (Nick) Tour, with whom she resided, and J. Robert (Christine) Trumpe of Lincoln Borough; her seven grandchildren: Nicholas, Jack, and Christopher (Ashley) Trumpe, Anthony (Shanon) Tour, Nicole (Dean) Maksin, and Jayson and Brandon Rollason; her seven great-grandchildren: Destenzo Trumpe, Abby and Sidney Tour, Dean and Blake Maksin, Nathan Lee, and Levi Rollason; sisters Sandra Long and Sharon Van Fosson also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Wilson and her sister Patricia (Robert) Neal.
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October 26, 2023 |
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Carl M. Pastore, age 86 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Born February 14, 1937 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Daniel and Rose (Gentile) Pastore. A graduate of the former California State Teachers college, Carl retired as a technician for the Clairton Municipal Authority. He was a member of the Turkeyfoot Fish and Game Club in Confluence and was also an avid golfer, great jokester, and was known as The Family Groundskeeper. Carl is survived by his wife Patty (Baker) Pastore; his children Kristy Pastore of Elizabeth Twp., Carl (Kathy) Pastore of San Carlos, CA, Mitchell Pastore of Raleigh, NC, and Derek (Penny) Pastore of Newport News, VA; his grandchildren Alyssa, Jennifer, Matthew, Nicholas, and his Special Light Emmett; his great-grandchildren Ava and Evan; his sister Madeline (Joe) Nestico of Clairton and Richard (the late Jackie) Pastore of South Park; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Gregory Pastore and his siblings: Anthony, Dominic, Daniel, and Ruth Pastore.
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October 26, 2023 |
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James Dale Turner, Jr., age 75, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Thursday October 26, 2023, at Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills. He was a co-owner of Turner and Pershing Company in Elizabeth and was an avid golfer who loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Born in Elizabeth on August 16, 1948, he was a son of the late James Dale Turner Sr. and the late Phyllis Irene (Lynch) Turner and was husband to the late Kathryn J. (Kopp) Turner who passed away February 24, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Amy (Ron) Morosko of Elizabeth Twp; a son, Randy (Dana) Turner of West Mifflin; 7 grandchildren, Alex, Aden, and Ethan Morosko, and Jason, Ashley, Ryan, and Eva Turner; 4 great-grandchildren, Ellie, Bryce, Nolan, and Wyatt; two brothers, Edward A. (Melissa) Turner of Addison and Thomas (Darla) Turner of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy L. Turner. Friends will be received Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 4-8 PM at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 N. Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. A service will take place in the funeral home chapel at 10 AM on Monday, October 30, 2023, with Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth, Twp. Offer condolences at
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October 24, 2023 |
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Nancy (Hunt) Patton, age 90, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at home. She retired as a secretary for Dr. Robert W. Weston in Elizabeth and was a former receptionist at Pennsylvania American Water Co. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. and she loved to shop, dance and sit in the sun. Born January 21, 1933 in West Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emily (Kress) Hunt and wife of the late Lawrence L. "Huck" Patton. She is survived by daughters, Pamela (Joseph) Tortorice of Elizabeth and Leslie (Gary DeMarco) McNeil of Glassport; grandchildren, Damien (Jennifer) Tortorice of Elizabeth, Mason (Amina Mazell) Tortorice of Chicago, IL and Emily (Danielle Bodner) McNeil of Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Tyler Tortorice and Rayne Tortorice; lifelong friend of more than 60 years, Janice Wasil of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 10 AM in St. Michael Church with the Rev. Gregory Madeya officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215. Offer condolences at
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