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Brian Keith Michaels

August 26, 2022 |

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Brian Keith Michaels, age 61, of Washington, PA, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Born in McKeesport on September 25, 1960, he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph E. Michaels PhD and late Mary Ann (Sabol) Michaels. He was a former oil fields rig operator and proudly served his country in the Marine Corps. He is the husband of Charleen McDonald; brother of Tyrone (Sara) Michaels of Baldwin, Allison (Jamie) Parker of Charlotte, NC, and Joseph B. (Heather) Michaels of Munhall; and is also survived by nieces and nephews. There is No Visitation. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating, followed by Military Honors. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE.,  DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Rebecca R. (Winks) Buchleitner

August 15, 2022 |

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Rebecca R. (Winks) Buchleitner, age 90, formerly of North Versailles, PA, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Hendersonville, TN. Born in Pittsburgh on August 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Nowinckle) Winks. She formerly worked at Union Switch and Signal as a Tar Baby and was also a seamstress at a drapery factory and a men’s clothing store. Most of all, she was a wife and mother. She liked to crochet, square dance and be on her C.B. radio. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Buchleitner; mother of Patricia (Carl) McNickle of Hendersonville, TN and the late Robert John Buchleitner and late Robert William Buchleitner; grandmother of Brandon (Brittany) McNickle and CJ (Nora) McNickle; great grandmother of Layla Grace McNickle & Mason James McNickle and Chasen Edward & Reagan Leigh McNickle; and sister of the late Raymond (late Phyllis) Winks. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from Noon-2:00 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, where a Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. John Barker, officiating. Burial will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.

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Joseph M. Sabol Jr.

August 15, 2022 |

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Joseph M. Sabol Jr., age 91, of Duquesne, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at The Grove in North Huntingdon. Born in West Mifflin on October 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph M. Sr. and Mary (Petras) Sabol. He was a retired steelworker from U.S. Steel-Homestead Works and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church, where he was an usher. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Joseph is the beloved husband of Loretta (Kukta) Sabol for 65 years; father of Joseph (Cynthia) Sabol of South Fayette; grandfather of Andrew Joseph Sabol, Lauren (Matthew) Reick and Rachel Staley; and great grandfather of Logan. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Agnes Church-West Mifflin, with Rev. Dan Sweeney, officiating. Military Honors will follow. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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James A. "Sonny" Budai

August 09, 2022 |

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James A. “Sonny” Budai, age 84, of Versailles Boro, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, in Jefferson Hospital. Born in Duquesne on November 9, 1937, he was the son of the late James S. and Alberta (Bost) Budai. He was a former salesman for the V.F.W., in Columbus, Ohio and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church, Duquesne. He was the former husband of Debra (David) Budai of Columbus, Ohio; father of James W. (Heather) Budai of Galloway, Ohio; grandfather of Mallory Budai, Evan J. Budai and Jillian M. Budai; brother of Carol (Bob) Kostelnik of West Mifflin and Paul (Colleen) Budai of West Mifflin; cousin of James (Carol) Howard, Terry (Jean) Howard, Patti (Tom) Klocko, and Susan Howard. He was predeceased by his aunt Philomena Howard. There is no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Robert J. Paul

August 03, 2022 |

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Robert J. Paul, age 86, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital.  Born in Pittsburgh on February 7, 1936, he was a retired steelwork at J&L Steel-Hazelwood and a member of St. Joseph Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed working around the house and was a wonderful husband and father. Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Jane (Mihalik) Paul, and children Robert M. Paul and Gregory J. Paul, both of West Mifflin. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Shirley J. "Shirl" (Faith) Verdiglione

July 31, 2022 |

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Shirley J. “Shirl” (Faith) Verdiglione, age 73, of Duquesne, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on May 22, 1949, she was the daughter of the late James R. and Harriet L. (Wright) Petrone. She loved her dogs and cats and was a former breeder of Doberman Pinschers. She was the former wife of the late William C. Faith; mother of Melissa (Jesse) Reid of Plum Boro, Chrystal Faith of West Mifflin and Anthony (Candace) Verdiglione of Tennessee; grandmother of Starr (Chris) Demeri; great grandmother of Jaycee Faith Demeri; and longtime friend of Penny Walls of Duquesne. She is also survived by many additional relatives and friends. There are no services or visitation. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Charlotte J. Borland

July 20, 2022 |

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Charlotte J. Borland, age 79, of Liberty Boro, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on July 20, 2022, at Select Speciality Care-McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on January 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John “Hank” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Shimko) Cimbala. Charlotte was a retired secretary for the United Societies of America. She was a former member of the former Holy Name Church, Duquesne and she enjoyed bingo and bus trips to the Casino with friends. She was a caregiver to her brother Johnny, whom she loved very much and was very proud of her one and only granddaughter, Raegan, whom she loved dearly. She was a wonderful woman who would do anything for anyone. She had the most radiant smile and contagious laugh. Charlotte is survived by her daughter Theresa “Terri” (Craig) Gouker of North Huntingdon; granddaughter Raegan Gouker; and siblings,  Edward (late “Bunny”) Cimbala of Glassport, late Carl (Kathy survives) Cimbala of Buena Vista, John Cimbala of Liberty Boro and Marlene (late Elmer) Parker of Liberty Boro. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 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, where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., with Deacon Dan D’Antonio officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Name Cemetery.

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Charlene R. Urda

July 19, 2022 |

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Charlene R. Urda, age 85, of North Braddock, passed away on July 18, 2022, at Walden’s View of North Huntingdon. Daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Catherine (Baker) Mikolaczyk, she was born in Braddock on January 26, 1937. Charlene was a supervisor at Dipcraft Manufacturing Co., a member of Good Shepherd Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, where she was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Good Shepherd Women’s Guild and Ladies of Charity. She was the wife of the late George Urda; mother of Renee N. (David) Janov of North Huntingdon, Deborah J. (late Stanley) Wood of Louisville, KY, Cynthia J. (Thomas) Connelly of Forest Hills and Jacqueline A. (Donald) Redinger of Castle Shannon; grandmother of Amanda Janov, Dana (Ed) Dowd, Danielle (fiancé Matthew Clary) Redinger, Zachary Connelly, Donnie Redinger, Andrew Connelly  and Jason Redinger; great grandmother of Ava Dowd, Maks Dowd, Lily Dowd, Crimsyn Clary and late Alessia Clary; sister of Donna Blum of Santa Rosa, CA, late Stanley Mikolaczyk and late Sandra (husband Robert survives) Skendrovich. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 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 private family Blessing Service will take place on Friday, July 22, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., with Deacon Herb Riley, officiating. Burial will follow in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery.

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Kenneth J. Petruska

July 19, 2022 |

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Kenneth J. Petruska, age 80, of West Mifflin, passed away on July 18, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport on July 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Price) Petruska. He was retired from Courier Express and previously worked at J & L Steel and U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works. Ken also delivered flowers for Matta’s Florist and was an avid Steeler fan. He is the beloved husband of 55 years to Cheryl (Kmetz) Petruska. He was the brother of the late Joseph “Buddy” Petruska. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and his cat Cali. There is no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Philomena E. "Phil" Howard

July 18, 2022 |

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Philomena E. “Phil” Howard, age 101, of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Born in West Mifflin on January 8,1921, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine (Andres) Bost. Philomena was a longtime housekeeper at St. Agnes Parish and during WW II she worked at U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works, where she met her husband. She was a member of St. Thomas Parish-St. Agnes Church, a distinguished graduate of St. Agnes Grade School, an avid Pirate fan, hosted many Christmas Eve celebrations and Sunday Steelers game parties. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was the wife of the late James Howard; mother of James F.  (Carol) Howard of West Mifflin, Terrence D. (Jean) Howard of West Mifflin, Patricia H. (Tom) Klocko of West Mifflin, and Susan M. Howard of West Mifflin; grandmother of James “Murt” Howard, Andrew Howard, Megan Howard, Mariah Howard, and Daniel Howard. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, John (Mary) Bost, Catherine (Andrew) Noll, Albert Bost, Alberta (James) Budai, Mary (Tony) Albrecht, Rinehart (Betty) Bost, Cecelia “Sis” (William “Chip”) Chobirko, and Rose (George) Sovich. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21, from 2-8 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 will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 12 Noon, at St. Agnes Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Mifflin, with Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. Throughout her illness, Philomena was provided excellent care by her family and her loving niece, Lynn Kostelnik, as well as the compassionate caregivers at Promedica (formerly Manor Care) Whitehall. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Promedica Hug Fund, 505 Weyman Road, Pittsburgh, 15236.

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Louise Ann Brendza

July 15, 2022 |

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Louise Ann Brendza, age 58, of West Mifflin, passed away on January 15, 2022, in Forbes Hospital. Born in McKeesport on December 18, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Anthony James and Ann Marie (Patrick) Brendza Sr. Louise loved to bake and loved children. She is the fiancé of Peter Mazzarese; sister of Susan (Dale) Schreckengost of Imperial, PA, David (Nadine) Brendza of Augusta, GA, Robert (Kathy) Brendza of Belmont, CA, and the late Anthony Brendza Jr. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  The family will be receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM with a Blessing service at 11:00 AM, with Deacon Dan D’Antonio officiating, in the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Louise Ann Brendza at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  Their website is https://www.stjude.org/about-st-jude/faq/how-can-i-donate-to-st-jude.html.

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Roy D. Meyer Sr.

July 06, 2022 |

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Roy D. Meyer Sr., age 77, of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at home. Born in Homestead on April 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Nevin Meyer Sr. and the late Gloria (Fricke) Nodd. Roy was a retired carpenter having worked at various construction companies in Pittsburgh and Richmond, VA. He was a former member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McKeesport and the First Presbyterian Church in Duquesne, where he was an elder. He also attended culinary school, was a humanitarian, had a tremendous sense of humor, was always very funny, was a master joke teller and had thousands of jokes.  He loved to dance with his wife, enjoyed traveling, fishing, throwing darts, ice and roller skating. A friend to all, he was a member of the Dravosburg American Legion, American Croatian Club in Duquesne, the Prince Humbert Club and was an honor graduate of Schwaub Technical School. Roy is the loving and devoted husband, for 33 years, of Donna (Scerba) Meyer and was a loving son, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. There will be no services or visitation. 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.

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William C. Faith

June 20, 2022 |

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William C. Faith, age 79, of West Mifflin, passed away on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2022.  Born in West Mifflin on March 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Lydia Marie (Miller) Faith. He was retired from Mesta Machine as a lathe operator and later did landscaping and mechanical work. He was a member of the Terrace Church of the Nazarene and was a volunteer firefighter with the West Mifflin Volunteer Fire Department, Homeville. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War (1961-1964). He is survived by his children, Melissa (Jesse) Reid of Plum Boro and Chrystal Faith of West Mifflin; granddaughter, Starr (Chris) Demeri; great granddaughter, Jaycee Faith Demeri; and sister, Dorathy Marie (Charles) Youngfleisch of Schellsburg, PA. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Lois (late Charles “Tex”) Gwinn, Marian (late Clyde) Kahn, Eleanor (late Paul) Bickerton, Peter J. (Late Iva) Faith, Albert Faith and Florence (husband Joe survives) Utterback of Plum Boro. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 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. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 11:00 am, with Pastor Joseph Stump officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Animal Rescue Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 6000 Verona Road, Verona, PA 15147.

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Cameron J. Mahoney

June 16, 2022 |

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Cameron J. Mahoney, 7 days old, became an Angel of God on June 15, 2022, at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh on June 8, 2022, he is the son of Savannah Mahoney of McKeesport. Cameron is survived by his mother; grandparents, James and Jennifer Schweitzer of Duquesne; uncles, Logan Schweitzer, Jesse Schweitzer, and James Miller; great grandparents, Elsie Mahoney of Duquesne, Duane and Lee Ann Carman of Brandon, FL, and Mary Carman of Duquesne; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 4-6 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 celebration of his short life will be held, following visitation, at 6:00 p.m., with Pastor John Gropp, officiating.

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Kathryn V. Skinta

June 13, 2022 |

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Kathryn V. Skinta, age 90, of Murrysville, formerly of Braddock, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born in Braddock on November 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Skinta. She was Catholic by faith. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at Monongahela Cemetery-North Braddock, with Rev. Thomas Dansak, officiating. 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.