February 17, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Colleen L. Haley, 63, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born October 11, 1959 in Coulter and was daughter to the late Thomas Edward and Marjorie Irene (Miller) Fagan. Colleen was a 1977 graduate of the McKeesport Area High School. She was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, and loved her music - Growing up in the 70's, she got a great taste for rock 'n roll. She worked as a cashier at the Double G's Carwash, now known as Sweet Pea's. She loved her children immensely, but nothing was better than the quality time spent with her grandchildren.
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February 15, 2023 |
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Ida Jean McCormley, 84, of North Huntingdon, formerly of North Versailles, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born October 15, 1938 in Elizabeth and was daughter to the late Benjamin and Miriam (Herron) Silberman. She was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. Ida was a Private Secretary for the Pennsylvania Industrial Chemical Company - where she met the "love of her life" who at the time was a Resin Chemist in the lab at Picco. She was the wife to the late Dr. Robert "Arch" McCormley for over 54 years. Ida is survived by her children, Dr. Ben (Kristin) McCormely, Dr. Michelle (Jeff) Kisiel-Cohen, and Amy O'Hara, PhD.; grandchildren, Alex, Sarah, and Katie Kisiel, Matthew and Jacob McCormley, and Eva and Aengus O'Hara; sister, Joan Finkel; and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation at this time. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. A Private Entombment will take place in the Good Shepherd Cemetery Mausoleum, Monroeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
February 14, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marjorie Jean Smith, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at home. She was born September 26, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles and Nellie (McClure) Scholl. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a Registered Nurse and had previously worked at McKeesport Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Milton L. Smith, daughters, Rebecca O'Hara of Elizabeth Township and Elizabeth Ellen "Betsy" (Joseph Krieger) Puharic of Jamestown, son, Brian L. (Michele) Smith of Elizabeth Township, brother, David (Dolly) Scholl of Mechanicsburg, grandchildren, Sarah Beth Puharic, Sgt. Joseph Charles Puharic, Brandon O'Hara, Kate (Matt) O'Hara Gregory, Tyler Smith, Alexander Brian Smith, Evan Lewis Smith, Kelly Fells, and Keith O'Hara, great-grandchildren, Alexandra Whitaker, Noah Whitaker, Branden Younkin, Catriona Smith, and Isabel Puharic, daughter-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Smith of Fort Mill, SC., and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert M. Smith who passed away February 28, 2012. Friends are welcome Friday, February 17, 2023 from 10am -12pm noon at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 12 noon. The Rev. W. Stephen Morse will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth PA 15037. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 13, 2023 |
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Janet R. Styche, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born March 25, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter to the late Leo Mintz, Sr., and the late Ruth (Lindquist) Mintz. She was the wife to the late William F. Styche before his passing in May of 2018. Janet was a passionate reader. She loved working for the McKeesport Daily News; then as an English Teacher at the Elizabeth Forward Middle School. She is survived by her brother, Robert Mintz of Baltimore, MD; step-son, William "Bill" G. (Kim) Styche of Myrtle Beach, SC; step-daughter, Tricia (Tom) Lowden of Greensburg; grandchildren, Ryan (Kimberly), Tyler, Jaianne, and Tom; great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Saylor; niece, Christel Mintz; and her sweet kitty-cat, Cali. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet is preceded in death by her brother, Leo Mintz, Jr. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
February 13, 2023 |
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Gregory "Scott" Childers, 64, of Blythedale, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at home. He was born January 14, 1959 in Wichita, KS., and was the son of the late Lee Roy Childers, Jr., and the late Edith (Thompson) Childers. Scott was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and West Virginia Northern Community College. He was a Walmart Associate in North Huntingdon and was a member of the Workingman's Beneficial Union. Scott was a US Army Veteran.
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February 13, 2023 |
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James J. Franciscus, Sr., 89, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. He was born March 11, 1933 in Pittsburgh, and was the son to the late Christopher and Gertrude (Grimm) Franciscus. He was married to the love of his life, the late Johann (Spratt) Franciscus, before she passed away January 23, 2022. James was a Press Driver for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and a long time member of Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish - St. Michael's. He was the Founder of the South Hills Senior Softball League, 3 different bowling leagues, and loved to play Poker on Thursday nights with the guys.
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February 09, 2023 |
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Christine E. "Chris" Bane, 74, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was born June 25, 1948 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter to the late Thomas Moran, Sr., and the late Helen (Abram) Moran. Chris was an incredible artist - as a seamstress, a skilled painter, and crafter. Chris had filled her house and many other's houses with beautiful custom murals and crafts through the years. She was an Art Teacher at CCAC and was a member of the River City Church AG in Glassport. She enjoyed traveling and loved the beach, especially Ocean City, Maryland and Ocean City, New Jersey.
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February 08, 2023 |
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Elnor Kathleen Lamont (Clark), 82, of Plum Borough, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She was born September 11, 1940 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter to the late Jim and Mary (Davidson) Lamont. Elnor was a loving, caring, stay at home mother & housewife, and as she got older, enjoyed her nights out playing Bingo. She is the long time companion to the late William H. Clark, Jr., who passed away March 26, 2015. Elnor is survived by her son, William Clark of Plum Borough; her sister, MaryAnn (the late Bob) Collins of Maysville, KY; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and long-time companion, she is preceded in death by her sister, Jeannie Lamont. The family would like to extend their greatest thanks and appreciation to her wonderful caregiver, Judy Travis, and the rest of the staff at St. Margaret's Hospital. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Service at Mt. Hope Cemetery will take place at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 07, 2023 |
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Marjorie A. Popham, 90, of Boston, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born January 24, 1933 in Somerset, KY., and was the daughter of the late Ford and Drucilla McClure. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Alton Popham who passed away February 26, 2009. Marjorie was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Linda and her husband The Rev. Ronald Fleming of Boston, grandsons, Gary W. (Tammy Locy and her children, Devin Drennen, Faith and Seth Locy) Popham, Jr., and Brian (Amanda) Fleming, great-grandchildren, Gary W. Popham, III., Carly Nicole Popham, Conor A. Fleming and Daniel J. Fleming, and nieces and nephews.
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February 07, 2023 |
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Brian Paul Smith, 69, of Boston, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born May 22, 1953 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Howard A. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Schaar) Smith. Brian was a Painter and was proprietor of "The Paint Smith".
He is survived by his wife, Juanita "Nita" A. (Belmares) Smith, son, Michael (Rachel) Smith of Mount Lebanon, daughters, Christina Marie Smith of Baldwin and Brianna Smith of Liberty Borough, grandchildren, Kyle (Melissa) Smith, Angela (Scott) Rissler, Christianna Martinez, Ellie Smith, Amaya Gabriel, Antonio Martinez, Adam Gabriel, and Mikey Martinez, brother, Howard E. "Smitty" Smith of Hazelwood, Spooky Moon the cat, and a great-grandchild on the way. Friends are welcome Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township.(412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10 am. Interment will follow at the Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. "What a long strange trip it's been". Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 06, 2023 |
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Michele Nicole Malter, 39, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born August 10, 1983 in Pittsburgh and is the daughter of Gary J. Scott of Pittsburgh, and the late Deborah L. Lori. Michele graduated from Keystone Oaks High School and worked as a Retail Cashier at the Dollar General in Boston. She loved traveling, fishing, and most of all, she enjoyed the quality time spent with her family. She was the wife to the late Joshua Joseph Malter, who passed away in February 23, 2017. She is survived by her children, Devon A. and Brianna L. Malter; siblings, Heather T. Scott of Pittsburgh, Cindy A. Scott of Elizabeth; nieces & nephews, Collin, Ethan, Kassidie, Nevaeh, Kaleb, and Ayden; and her mother-in-law, Debbie Dreistadt. Friends are welcome Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to a GoFundMe to help with Devon & Brianna's future: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-michele-battle-liver-failure
February 06, 2023 |
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Kathy Louise Stanley, 62, of McKeesport passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. She was born January 26, 1961 in Wilkinsburg, and was the daughter to the late Albert Obies, Sr., and the late Betty May Hockenbery-Bergman. Kathy was a very giving, loving, and fun mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. She was always the neighborhood mom, and her house was always the place to be for the kids to hang out growing up. She loved listening to James Taylor, playing Bingo, going on shopping trips, and passing time by playing games on her phone. She would snack on Milky Way bars and would eat the whole bag if her family would let her. She loved spending time with her whole family the most. Kathy always said she had 6 children, but one of them had 4 legs because her dog, Pickles, was her best friend.
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February 05, 2023 |
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Loretta Elizabeth Pringle, 78, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. She was born July 9, 1944 in the former St. Mary's Hospital in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John C. and Audrey L. (Black) Pringle. Loretta was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church and was also a member of the Teamster's Local Union. She was also a member of the former St. Pius V Catholic Church in McKeesport. Loretta was a Nurse's Aid at McKeesport Hospital for over 30 years and was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1962.
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February 05, 2023 |
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Alice Ruth Gallingane, 72, of Blythedale, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. She was born December 26, 1950 in Avon Park, FL., and was the daughter of the late Rev. Remo H. and Tena Ruth (Johnson) Pletcher. She was a life long member of the Buena Vista United Presbyterian Church, and was also a member of Blythedale Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Yough PTA and Jefferson Hospital Health Council. Alice was in the first 6th grade class of the former Yough Elementary School and her son Christian was in the last 6th grade class there.
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February 02, 2023 |
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Frank "Dutch" Bonadio of Elizabeth Township, passed on February 1 at the age of 95. He was Born in Vanderbilt, PA, and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pepe) Bonadio. Frank was devoted to his loving wife of 68 years, Lois (Bird) of Jeannette, who passed in 2018. Frank attended Glassport High School and joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 serving on Guam in World War Il then worked 44 years at U.S. Steel at Irvin Works and Southside as a computer scheduler. He was a former member of the Elizabeth Twp. Seniors, Glassport CMO and attended St. Joachim and Ann (St. Michael's Church) in Elizabeth Twp. He worked for Meals on Wheels and the Central Food Bank for many years. He enjoyed traveling, working on cars and anything to keep him busy around the house and helping everyone who needed advice or something fixed.
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