May 30, 2017 |
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George F. Mancz, 84, of Boston, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday May 27, 2017 at home. He was born October 22, 1932 in Darlington, and was the son of the late George and Mary Schimpf Mancz. He was the husband of the late Shirley M. Forster Mancz who died October 19, 2011. They were married for 59 years. George was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works and was a member of the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association and the Renzie Seniors. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Linda) Mancz of Liberty Borough and Michael (Susan) Mancz of Penn Trafford, daughter, Barbara (Raymond Reitz) Wilson of Greenock, grandchildren, Dianne (Mark) Suckfiel, Eric Mancz, Shane Reitz, Zachary Mancz and Jacob Mancz, great-grandchildren, twins, Evie and MJ Suckfiel, and nieces and nephews.
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May 26, 2017 |
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William "Billy" Robert Bickerton, 35, of Calverton, New York and Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of McKeesport, died Wednesday May 24, 2017. He was born January 27, 1982 in McKeesport. Billy was a chef at Stoneybrook University and was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan. He was also an organ donor. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Lori (Sutton) Newman Jr., of Spring Hill, FL, sisters, Jennifer Bickerton, Michelle (fiancée, Jason) Newman, and Nicole (fiancée, Blake) Newman of Spring Hill, FL, aunts, Lisa Newman of Chino, CA, Stacy (Jeff) Roolf of Denver, CO, a niece, Adrianna Viccione of Spring Hill, FL, grandparents, Michael (Janie) Newman, Sr., of McMurry, and Marlene (John) Newman of Dravosburg, his father, William Bickerton and grandparents, William and Phylis Bickerton of Finleyville, and many cousins and friends.
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May 26, 2017 |
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Mercedes Jane Gibbons, 95, of White Oak, died Thursday May 25, 2017. She was born May 31, 1921 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Hornyk) Billy. She was the wife of the late John J. (Bus) Gibbons, founder of the Gibbons Real Estate Agency, who died June 7, 1985. Mercedes graduated from McKeesport High school in 1938 and served on all the reunion committees. After graduating from Robert Morris University, she worked as the secretary to the Metallurgist at U.S. Steel until getting married. She was a faithful member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in McKeesport and was a former choir and council member and president of the W.E.L.C.A.
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May 24, 2017 |
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Mary “Marie” Sladics died peacefully on May 21, 2017 at the age of 96 in High Point, NC. Born to the late Nicholas and Anna Vrabel in Benscreek, PA, Marie grew up with six brothers. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Sladics. Marie is survived by her daughter Sara Dalton and her husband John of Archdale, NC; her son Louis Sladics and his wife Jackie of Westerville, OH; her daughter Mara Stephan of McKeesport; and by her brother Fred Vrabel and his wife Elaine of Portage, PA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Monica, Lisa, Tara, Lora, Kevin, Jared, and Jena; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
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May 20, 2017 |
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Brian Keith Markwood, 40 of White Oak, died unexpectedly at home on Friday May 19, 2017. He was born March 2, 1977 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Linda Markwood who died November 20, 2001. Brian was a self employed Contractor and was "Markwood Strong". He is survived by his companion, Melissa "Missy" Spinosi and her children, Brennan and Alyssa, sisters, Juliette Marie (David) Och of Pittsburgh and Emily Jean Williams of North Versailles, grandmother, Marion Markwood of Elizabeth Township, aunts, Nancy (Eric) Ludwick of Greenock, Susan Markwood of Elizabeth, Kathy (John) Popovich of Venetia, and Denise (Terry) Julian of Clairton nieces, nephews and many cousins.
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May 19, 2017 |
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Joseph Michael Corazzelli, 86, of White Oak, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at home. He was born October 4, 1930 in New London, CT, and was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Corazzelli. Joseph was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in White Oak and was also a member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701 and the Knights of Columbus (4th Degree). He was a retired Machinist and General Foreman for General Dynamics and was also a former Instructor for Machinists at CCAC South Campus. He is survived by his wife, Marlene A. Runge Corazzelli, children, Katherine (Edward) Kokoszka, James E. (Annette) Silverman and Beth Ann (James) Leonaitis of CT, and Donna (William) Hopkins of NC, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
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May 15, 2017 |
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Jane L. Holstine Robison, 87 formerly of Greenock, died Sunday May 14, 2017. She was born March 28, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Milton and Nancy Pollock Holstine. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Robison, Jr., who died April 3, 2001. Jane was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Township Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution- Queen Aliquippa Chapter, Daughters of American Colonist- David McKee Chapter, Daughters of Colonial Wars, and Huguenots. She is survived by daughters, Nancy Lee (Rev. Hal) Dangel of Mount Vernon, Barbara Lynn Robison of Mineral, VA, Cheryl Louise (Don) Attinger of Irwin, Martha Jane (John) Leighty of Irmo, SC, and Sandra Jo (Dennis) DeBruler of Fort Myers, FL, brother, Robert (Elaine) Holstine of White Oak, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 3 nieces.
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May 14, 2017 |
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Anna Mae "Bubba" Fecik, 87 of McKeesport, died Saturday May 13, 2017. She was born May 22, 1929 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Boziecevic Rupcic. Anna Mae was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak where she in the church choir in the 1980's and early 1990's. She was a retired clerk for Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds and had worked there for 19 years. She previously worked for Thorofare for 25 years. Bubba enjoyed Tamburitza and Croatian Music and loved to collect cookbooks and recipes. She also made excellent strudel. She was a hard worker and worked till she was 75 years old. She was a mom and gramma and loved her family very much. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Ann "Mimi" Fecik of White Oak, grandchildren, Steven C. Fecik, Erin Wallace, Valerie Lynn Khaskin, Boris Khaskin, and Katelynn Fecik, and great-grandchildren, Giovanna, Fiona, Boris, Penelope and Caleb Lee.
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May 10, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rose Marie Steele, 74, of Port Vue, died Tuesday May 9, 2017. She was born July 14, 1942 in Lincoln Borough and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ann Pavlik Ross. She was the wife of the late Roy O. Steele. She is survived by daughters, Tina (Robert) Burgman and Lisa A. (Tom Boehm) Steele of Port Vue, sons, Roy (Maria) Steele of Christy Park and Frank (Sherry) Steele of Lincoln Borough, sister Jean Ross Blosser of Christy Park, grandchildren, Kayla, Jeff, Richelle, Heather, Jason, Chelsea, and Amber, great-grandchildren, Bryson, Kadence, Jayden, and Adalyn, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ross and brothers, John, Dominic, Frank and Charles Ross. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
May 07, 2017 |
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Louise Ann "LuAnn" Cochenour, 63, of Elizabeth Township, passed away suddenly on Friday May 5, 2017. She was born September 22, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Phillip Barth of Greenbackville, VA, and Elinor Gala Morris formerly of Jefferson Hills. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 43 years, Carl F. Cochenour, daughters, Julianne (Kevin) Slogick of Crafton and Lauren (Joe) Cochenour of Cincinnati, OH, sister, Elaine (Michael) Prodan of Flushing, OH, her grandchildren whom she adored, John and Brooks Slogick, and many nieces and nephews.
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May 07, 2017 |
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John C. "Jack" Serena, 86, of West Mifflin, died Friday May 5, 2017. He was born June 9, 1930 in Homestead and was the son of the late Lawrence L. and Agnes Shaughnessy Serena. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in West Mifflin and was the church organist and CCD teacher there for many years. He was a volunteer for The Intersection, Meals on Wheels, Auberle Home, and Habitat for Humanity. He was retired from Consol Energy and was a US Navy Veteran. He was also a licensed pilot. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Schulte Serena, son, Thomas (Vilma) Serena of Bethesda, MD, daughters, Maribeth (Eric) Bastian of Glen Allen, VA, and Jane (Steven) Cannata of Stephenson, VA, grandchildren, Brianna, Nicholas, Ryan, Amanda, Kaelynn, Parker, Kendall, Michael and Joseph, great-grandson, Oliver, nieces and nephews.
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May 05, 2017 |
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Wilma Dawn Mains, 84, of Elizabeth Twp. passed peacefully on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1932 in Boston, PA and was the daughter of the late William and Ethel McClean Biddle. Wilma was a loving, devoted, and selfless mother and grandmother who was adored by her family. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School. She was a retired clerk at the G.C. Murphy Co., Olympia Shopping Center. Wilma was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Buena Vista Fire Hall. She is survived by her husband George E. Mains, daughter, Diane (Mick) DeStefano of Elizabeth Twp., sons, Mike Mains of South Park Twp., Jeff (Cindy) Mains of Munhall and Jason (fiancé Sharon) Mains of Elizabeth Twp., grandchildren, Danielle (Jason) Laux, Michelle (Bryan) Vallerie, Erin (Steve) Ross, Michael (fiancé Claire) DeStefano, Michael Mains, Alexis Ryan, Jonathan Mains, Justin Mains, Jacob Mains and Joshua Mains, great grandchildren, Aidan, Tyler, Colton and Brielle, nieces and nephews.
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May 05, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Helen Ida Pope, 89, of Port Vue, died Thursday May 4, 2017. She was born August 22, 1927 in Thatcham Newbury, Berkshire County, England and was the daughter of the late James Edwin and Harriet Jane Treacher Pottinger. She was the wife of the late Solomon N. Pope who died October 4, 1989. Helen was a member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church and the Red Hat Society. She is survived by her sons, Rev. Edwin D. (Bonnie) Pope of Port Vue and Brian (Carol) Pope of Kennedy Township, 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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May 05, 2017 |
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Karen Louise Rollason, 74, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday May 4, 2017. She was born April 10, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Dorothy Hall Daugherty of Greenock and the late Robert Daugherty. Karen was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and was retired from the G.C. Murphy Co, after 35 years of service. She was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. Karen loved Arts and Crafts. She worked with Ceramics, Wood and Glass and enjoyed cross stitching. She was also an avid gardener. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 53 years, William J. Rollason and son, William R. Rollason of North Huntingdon.
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May 02, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William "Bill" Blaise Davis, Sr., 71, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday April 27, 2017 at home. He was born March 14, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William H. Davis and Adeline L. Barto. Bill was a retired Dispatcher for Port Authority Transit. He was a member and past master of Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge #731 A & FM, and was also a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Local Union # 85. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandra Mae Donaldson Davis, daughters, Renee Owens of Duquesne, Laurie L. (Dan) Kopasko of Irwin, and Kristen M. Burnett of North Huntingdon, sons, Richard Davis of Ohio, and William B. (Melanie) Davis, Jr., of New Cumberland, grandchildren, William B. Davis, III., Zachary A. Kopasko and Katelynn M. Kopasko, Giovanni W. Davis, Mark and Ashley Malinowski, Chelsea Davis and Keith Natale, 2 great-grandchildren, a niece and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved dog Harley.
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