September 23, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Pastor Greg Thomas Smith, 69 of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born April 1, 1953 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Richard and Marion (Morris) Smith. Greg was a Minister for the First Evangelical Free Church for many years. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Lee (Dawson) Smith of White Oak; sons, Jason P. (Stephanie) Smith of McKeesport, and Joshua J. (Engelina) Smith of Red Hill; daughter, Jessica R. (Caleb) Shultz of Forest Hills; and grandchildren, Adiella, Caulan, Murray, Yenika, Eliyah, Dietrich, Kierk, Kaden, Nouwen, Jael, and Tenley. Friends are welcome Monday, September 26, 2022 form 6-8pm and Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 10am at the First Evangelical Free Church. Interment will follow at the Homewood Cemetery. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
September 22, 2022 |
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Geri M. Bico
Geraldine M. Bico, of White Oak, passed away September 22, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael Tkac and Agnes (Beluscak) Wilson. Prior to her retirement, she was the owner and operator of the former Crestview Manor Personal Care Home in Elizabeth. Geri had impeccable strength, and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the loves of her life.
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September 22, 2022 |
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Michael Allen Beck, Sr., 64 of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born December 23, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son to the late William D. Beck, Sr., and the late Flora Belle (Livingston) Beck Ferguson. Michael worked for Laidlaw as a School Bus Driver for many years. He is survived by his son, Michael A. (Jessie) Beck, Jr. of Jamestown; and sisters, Donna (James) Boone, and Marcia (Richard) McGowan. He is preceded in death by his brother, William Beck, Jr. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Friends are welcome to join the family for a Committal Graveside Service on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11am at the Jefferson Memorial Park - everyone attending, please meet by the cemetery office & await the staff to direct us to the gravesite. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
September 18, 2022 |
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Ronald Michael Kinner, 40, of Buena Vista, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at home. He was born November 11, 1981 in McKeesport and was the son of Vicki Diane (Gantt) Kinner of Buena Vista and the late Ronald David Kinner who passed away August 14, 2009. Ronald was a machinist and had previously worked for WHEMCO Steel Casting. He was a 2000 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School.
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September 15, 2022 |
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Mario Rossetti, 73, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at home. He was born July 15, 1949 in Lettopalena, Italy and was the son of the late Crescenzo and Carolina (Martinelli) Rossetti. Mario was retired from US Steel Clairton Works. He was a member of Elizabeth Township Fire Company # 140 since he was 16 years old and was a 1968 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School.
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September 13, 2022 |
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Michael Govanucci, 84, of Monroeville passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, after a brief yet valiant struggle with cancer. Michael was the son of the late Dorothy (Tatalovich) Govanucci of McKeesport.
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September 12, 2022 |
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Melvin Calvin McClinton, Sr., 70 of Boston, Elizabeth Township, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022 at McKeesport Hospital with his beloved family by his side. He was born January 26, 1952 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and was the son to the late Edward and Gloria (Greene) McClinton. He was the third of five siblings. Melvin graduated from Elizabeth Forward Senior High School in 1970. He was employed by Clariton Mill as a Machine Operator for 34 years and retired in 2004. In his adult life he enjoyed riding his bike, watching sports, and most of all- fishing. Melvin was a talented athlete who ran track, played football, and was an impactful Little League Coach.
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September 11, 2022 |
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Joan Y. Cochran, 86, of Versailles, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at home. She was born March 6, 1936 in Homestead and was the daughter of the late Orville Fredrick and Dorothy Marie (Schmidt) Herchelroth. She was the wife of the late of Harry Wayne Cochran who passed away May 21, 2004 . Joan was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. She enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, ceramics, cake decorating and stained glass. She had previously worked at the Consolidated Coal Co.
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September 09, 2022 |
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Richard M. "Junie" Matthews, 86, of Sutersville, formerly of Gratztown, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at home. He was born June 30, 1936 in Daisytown and was the son of the late Richard G. and Belva (Clark) Matthews. He was the husband of the late Doris I. (Wood) Matthews who passed away October 16, 2015. Junie worked for the former Tygart Steel and Hays Amunition and was a US Air Force Veteran.
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September 07, 2022 |
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Julia Elizabeth "Jean" Naspinsky, 87, of McKeesport passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born August 25, 1935 in Morrisville, PA and was the daughter of the late George and Susann (Jedlocki) Majoros. She was the wife of Frank A. Naspinsky for over 40 years before he passed away in March of 2001. She was hardworking, loving, and devoted her time to taking care of her husband and the house before his passing. Jean was a long time member of the Free Hungarian Reform Church in McKeesport. She also adopted many animals through the years and treated them as if they were her own children.
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September 04, 2022 |
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Ronald "Ron" Hornyak, 79, of Pittsburgh passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was born March 5, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Virginia Jean (Billelter) Hornyak. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Clarke) Hornyak, who passed away February 11, 2015. Ron graduated from McKeesport High School and worked for Union Carbide as an Acetylene Generator Operator. where he retired from in 2005. He was an avid sports fan and athlete. Through the years, Ron coached multiple little league baseball teams, he was a part of multiple bowling and golfing leagues, he loved fishing, playing billiards and cards, and was a huge fan of all Pittsburgh Sports.
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August 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
I, Barry Andrew Bryce of Elizabeth Township, PA, since June 26th, 1976, being born in Munhall, PA on October 5th, 1946 to my late parents, Andrew Murdoch and W. Jane Bryce have transitioned from my mortal being on August 20, 2022. Husband to my endearing and ever watchful over myself Wife, Claire Marie Anderson Kasko Bryce since February 8th, 1969 and Father to my much beloved and amazing Daughter since November 23, 1974, whom I Loved more than I often didn’t express, Robyn Leigh Bryce, of Prescott, AZ.
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August 31, 2022 |
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Mary Beth Cornell Popham, 53, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at home. She was born September 11, 1968 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Lucille (Patterson) Cornell Cindric of Greenock and the late Robert J. Cornell, Sr. Mary Beth was proprietor of the former Cozy Corner Cafe in Elizabeth Township and was a 1986 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Gary Popham and daughter, Carly Popham, sisters, Kathleen (Kent) Bonadio, Carol Sue (Joe) Palady, and Patty (Shawn) Leber, brother, Bob (Tina) Cornell, Jr., step-mother, Sally Cornell and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by 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.co
August 30, 2022 |
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Joseph A. Miele, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Steven and Catherine (Angelini) Miele. Joe was a 1956 graduate of Westinghouse High School and went on to work for 32 years as a High Bay Crane Operator at US Steel Edgar Thompson Plant, where he retired from in 2002. He was baptized in 1971 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Trafford. Joe enjoyed working on many projects in his garage and always maintained spotless vehicles. He enjoyed talking to people about what he had learned from the bible and took great comfort in the promise of a future where pain and death will be no more. He will be greatly missed.
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August 28, 2022 |
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Gregory Michael Firda, 61 of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Lincoln Borough, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 now at rest after a great fight with cancer. He was born on March 10, 1961 in McKeesport. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish-St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township and was a 1979 graduate of St. Elizabeth Catholic School in Pleasant Hills. To many Greg was a true walking angel, and now will continue to be our angel in heaven to be reunited with his loving parents John Firda, and Agnes Bernadette (Behun) Firda. Greg is survived by his brother Jeffrey (Tammy) Firda of Lincoln Borough, nephew John Firda, nieces Alexis Firda and Avonlea (Blaine) Gergley, Ashley (Bradley) Domer who resembled to be his own daughter along with her children Bradley and Mateo who he deeply enjoyed the presence of till his last hours.
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