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May 08, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where Words of Comfort will be shared at 7 pm.
April 30, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
He is survived by his sister, Frances Thompson of West Mifflin and numerous nieces and nephews.
There is no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
April 30, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
She is survived by her children Annette Tate of Tucson, Arizona, Mark (Yasuko) Tankosich of Hiroshima, Japan, and Mike (Georgia) Tankosich of Upper St. Clair; grandchildren Adam Lambert, Mallory (Matthew) Carpenter, Genevieve Tankosich and George Tankosich; and sister Jessie (late Tom) George of Houston, TX. She was predeceased by her brothers Daniel (late Nel) Coury and John Coury.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, from 1-3 and 4-7 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Funeral Service will be held at 5:30 p.m., during the visitation on Monday, at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Plum Creek Cemetery at a later date.
April 21, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Carlotta M. Halyama, age 80, of West Mifflin, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at her daughter’s home. Born in Midland, PA on February 27, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas DeNardo and Mary (Glovis) DeNardo. She had worked as a nurse at McKeesport Hospital and Locust Grove. One of her proudest moments was becoming a nurse later in life.
She was the wife of the late George A. Halyama for 56 years; mother of Tina (Wayne) Emery of West Mifflin, Denice (Bob) Allan of Cranberry Twp. and April Dziaminski of Pleasant Hills; grandmother of Christina (Anthony Killmeyer) Emery, Gabriella (Brent Cubakovic) Emery, Jacqueline Emery, Logan McCue, Landon Dziaminski, Liam Dziaminski, Mary Frances Halyama, Robbie Halyama, Jamie Halyama, Andrew Halyama and Oakley Jenco; great grandmother of Alden Jean Killmeyer; sister of late Sal (late Nancy) DeNardo and Nick (late Carol) Denardo of Lorain, OH; niece of Helen Uchnar of Versailles; and aunt of Carl DeNardo, Yvonne (David) Tutera, Pamela DeNardo, Nick DeNardo and Dominic DeNardo.
A private visitation will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
April 21, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Eddie R. Fagan, age 50, of West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, he is the son of Edward F. Fagan Jr. and Patricia M. (Evans) Fagan of Elizabeth Twp. He was a construction worker, member of the former Holy Name Church, Duquesne, a graduate of Duquesne High School Class of 1993, a master of construction and a hard worker. He loved beach vacations with family at Ocean City, MD and was a big Steelers and Pirates Fan. He was a member of the Laborers Union #305.
Besides his parents, he is survived by the mother of his children, Stacie (Palko) Fagan; father of Cody (Katie) Fagan of Rochester, NY, Lucas Fagan of West Mifflin, and Madison Fagan of Elizabeth Twp.; brother of Sherry (Tony) Pinneri of Elizabeth Twp.; grandson of Mae (late Robert) Evans of West Mifflin, late Edward Fagan Sr. and late Rose (Renda) Fagan. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.
A private family memorial visitation will be held. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
April 19, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jim grew up on Polish Hill in West Mifflin, learning teamwork, confidence, resilience, and sturdy friendship at home and through sports. For years, he enjoyed the camaraderie of Christ Lutheran Church softball team. In high school, he played football, tennis, and hockey, continuing with football and baseball at Allegheny College (1971 – 1975) where he also formed lifelong friendships at the FIJI fraternity and enlisted in ROTC, the beginning of a long commitment to the Air Force and Air Force Reserves.
“Baby Jim’s” job in Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) in the Reserves was to feed airmen and soldiers. His larger-than-life personality was tailor-made for throwing parties and hosting events. He ventured many times out of Eglin AFB in Florida, enroute to troops on the ground and responsible for an air-drop kitchen, a kitchen crew and supplies. At Pittsburgh Airport he managed the Air Force Consolidated Open Mess for 25 years.
Jim met his wife, Vicki (Fox), while stationed in Rome, NY, and together they raised two children while owning and operating restaurants over the course of three decades in West Homestead, Meadville, and White Oak. He hosted many family celebrations, large and small, where a good belly-laugh was as important as the main course. And he would be sure to sing “Mack the Knife” better than Bobby Darin ever could! After leaving the restaurant business he held various jobs at the Duquesne Beneficial Union, and conducted culinary training for the Catholic non-profit agency Auberle of McKeesport.
Jim was the loving father of Marcus Booker (Skye) of Bethesda MD, and Rachael Isett (John) of West Mifflin, PA, both of whom followed in his Air Force footsteps. He had many grandchildren: Sam, Jaiden, Chris, James and Quinn Booker (Amy); and Aidan, Devin, Riley, and Camryn Burow (Kelly). He was especially close to Riley and Camryn or “Keekee,” sharing with his daughter their early care and upbringing.
Jim always looked eagerly forward to each new day. He often said he couldn’t wait for tomorrow, because, as he insisted, he gets “better looking every day!” Jim’s brothers and sisters cherish the memory of his jokes, his impersonations of Ralph Kramden, and his good cooking: Dan Booker (Deborah) of Pittsburgh, Harris Booker (Emily) of Philadelphia, Susan Welsh (Andrew) of Indiana PA, William Booker (Candice) of Sea Girt NJ, Margaret Rayher (Erich) of Coopersburg, sister-in-law Karen Booker, Dale Booker (Leigh) of Bradfordwoods, and Thomas Booker (Melanie) of Birmingham AL.
Jim’s many nieces and nephews remember his sunny character and, just as crucial, his ability to dissipate a fight and restore good feeling and fair play. Jim valued and tended a legion of friendships going back to the neighborhoods and the pick-up games of his youth and extending to his college, military, restaurant and non-profit experiences. We will all remember his smile.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ralph, and his sister-in-law Deborah Booker.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA. www.maloy-schleiferfuneralhome.com 412-466-3300, William B. Schleifer, Supervisor, William Brian Schleifer, Funeral Director. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Church, 817 West Grant Ave., Duquesne, PA, with Rev. Daniel D’Antonio officiating. Burial, with full honor guard, will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, in Bridgeville, PA, at 1:30 p.m
April 14, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
She had worked at Murphy’s, Greens, and Sears as a cashier. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, former St. Joseph and Holy Name Parish and was a former member of the Women of the Moose.
She was the wife of the late Charles O. Harshman. She is the mother of Barb (Bill) Baird of Beaver Falls, John Harshman of East McKeesport, Bob (Cheryl) Harshman of East McKeesport, Linda (John) Yuhasz of West Mifflin, Kathleen (Dennis) Procacina of North Versailles, Terry (Donna) Harshman of West Mifflin, Amy (Mike) Ballough of Biloxi, MS, Mickey (Sandra) Harshman of Biloxi, MS, Thomas Harshman of West Mifflin, Daniel (Tammy) Harshman of Greenock, late Charles Harshman (wife Sigrid survives) and late Margaret E. “Margie” (Brian Patterson survives) Budai of West Mifflin; 30 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 5 sisters and 1 brother.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Blessing Service will take place on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Fr. Benedict Faneye officiating. Burial will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon.
April 12, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
She was born on December 16, 1939, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late William and Dolores (Blotzer) Higgs. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and James (Bonnie) Higgs and is survived by her sister Beth (Jim) Amber of Delaware, OH.
Jean is survived by and will be greatly missed by her husband of 65 years, Nicholas Oliverio; three sons, William (Joyce) Oliverio of West Mifflin, Nicholas (Debbie) Oliverio of Duquesne and Ralph Oliverio of Duquesne; four daughters, Mary Oliverio of Columbus, OH, Jean (Bill) Ellis of South Park, Elizabeth Oliverio of Whitehall and Therese Oliverio of Duquesne; along with 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and taught second grade CCD at Holy Name, James Lavelle, and St. Rita’s for more than 25 years. She was a thirty year plus member of the Third Order of Lay Carmelites as well as the director for her chapter.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. James Bachner officiating. Jean’s family will serve as pallbearers.
Burial will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Everyone please meet at the cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
April 05, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Thomas R. Kushner, age 88, of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at home. Born in McKeesport on March 20, 1937, he was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Vasko) Kushner.
Tom was a retired police officer for the Borough of West Mifflin and also served as a K-9 officer. He enjoyed fishing and shooting black powder.
April 05, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Daniel J. Shanley Sr., age 75, of Duquesne, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Jefferson Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on July 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Cornelius “Neal” and Elizabeth (Lydon) Shanley. He was a retired baker at Wal-Mart and also worked at G&K Bakery. He was member of the former Holy Name Church-Duquesne, enjoyed antiques, flea markets and music. He liked listening to his juke box.
He is the husband of Anita (Godine) Shanley for 57 years; father of Daniel J. Shanley Jr. of Irwin, Richard Thomas Shanley of Whitaker and Joseph Michael Shanley of Duquesne; grandfather of Amber Shanley, Cameron Shanley, Brandon Ausbrook, Brittany Fallon and Austin Kirkey; brother of Noreen (Victor) Bertoty of Bridgeville, Patrick “Tommy” (Janny) Shanley of Duquesne and Michael (Evelyn) Shanley of West Mifflin; and father-in-law of Florence Shanley of West Mifflin. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters Betty (late Don) Palmer, Patsy (late Chuck) Collinger, Joseph Shanley, and Kitty (late Bob) McIntyre. His is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 4-8 p.m., when services will be held at 8:00 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
March 28, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
She is the sister of Maureen (Dr. Thomas) Reilly of Morresville, NC, Bobbie (Don) Baker of Dormont, Sandra Hamar of Brentwood, Jimmy Hamar of West Mifflin, John (Becky) Hamar of Baldwin, Joe (Sherri) Hamar of West Mifflin, Jeff (Laurie) Hamar of Brackney, PA, Sheila (Chris) Radovic of West Mifflin, Patty (Earl) Anderson of Lake Stephens, WA, Karen (Skip) Williams of West Mifflin and the late Eugene (wife Dee survives) Hamar of West Mifflin. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Memorial Visitation will be held onFriday, April 4, 2025, from 3-4 p.m., where services will be held at 4 p.m., with Rev. Dan D’Antonio officiating, at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
March 23, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
He was the husband of the late Kay Katilius and is the husband of Susan (Krasuski) Scarlato. He is the father of Melissa (Todd) Fulmer of Elizabeth, Roxanne (Bob) Evans of West Mifflin and Rocco J. Scarlato; grandfather of Hunter Fulmer, Mackenzie Evans and Abigail Evans; brother of Eugene (Peggy) Scarlato of West Mifflin; and cousin of Arlene (Dave) Fath of West Mifflin and Jackie (Sue) Belan of West Miffflin.
There is no visitation or services planned. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
March 10, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jean A. Capristo, age 84, of Duquesne, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Riverside Health and Rehab Center. Born in McKeesport on February 3, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Dubyak) Petriske. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and former member of Holy Name Church. She enjoyed walking.
Jean was the wife of the late Edward Capristo; mother of Edward R. “Rocky” (Patti) Capristo of Newark, DE and Joseph D. “Dan” Capristo of Duquesne; grandmother of Katie Capristo; sister of Caroline Cyrus of Penn Hills, Florence (late William) Haley of North Huntingdon, Rose (Nick) Pisciottano of Eighty Four, PA, late Geraldine (late John) Shomo, late Charlotte (late Joe) Napoli, late George “Roach” Petriske and late Michael “Cookie” Petriske.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, March 14, 2025, from 9-11:00 a.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Thomas Burke officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Health and Rehab Center, 100 Eighth St., McKeesport, PA 15132
March 09, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Ross H. Wilcox Jr., age 62, of Duquesne, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport on November 10, 1962, he is the son of Susan (Simon-Wilcox) Sprowls and the late Ross Wilcox Sr. He was a handyman and a member of the former Christ the Light of the World Parish-Holy Name Church.
Besides his mother, he is survived by sisters and brother, Elaine (late Ray) Micklo of West Mifflin, Renee (Ken) Piposar of Texas, Lynette (Al) Gibson of Upper St. Clair, Holly Henkle of West Mifflin, Mary Blasko of East McKeesport and Charles Sprowls Jr. of West Mifflin; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Colleen (husband Bruce survives) Whitney of West Mifflin.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 9-11:30 a.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Funeral Service will take place at 11:30 a.m., following visitation, with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
March 06, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Sharon T. McIntyre, age 73, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Riverside Nursing Center-McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on August 26, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Elizabeth (Pavlo) McIntyre. She was a former member of Holy Name Church, Duquesne and a member of Mon Yough Health and Recreation.
She is the sister of Geraldine (late Rich) Morgan of New Castle and Justine (late George) Watson of Glassport, and predeceased by brothers and sister, Gordon (wife Penny survives) McIntyre of Florida, Edward McIntyre, David McIntyre, Mark McIntyre, Robert (late Kitty) McIntyre and Rosemarie McIntyre. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., in the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Funeral Service will take place at 7:30 p.m., at the close of visitation, with her nephew, Robert McIntyre officiating.
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