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Michael “Mike” DeRosse

July 21, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Michael “Mike” DeRosse, age 93, of Duquesne, on July 19, 2020 at Sycamore Estates. 

Born on April 24, 1927 in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Ralph & Marie J. (Boccihia) DeRosse. He was a retired truck driver for Long’s Hauling for 40 years, a member of the former Christ the Light of the World Parish, enjoyed Marsh-Wheeling cigars, liked to bowl duck pins at the  Moose, went to numerous Hobo conventions and proudly served his country in the Army during World War II.

He was the husband of 48 years to Lorraine (Gonzales) Pawling; father of Vicki Malloy of Duquesne, Diana Fierst of Turtle Creek and Michael (Anna) Gorscak of Baldwin.  He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and nephews Alan J. Procacina, Dennis Procacina, Ralph DeRose and Joe DeRose.

 
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Steven J. Seeman

July 12, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Steven J. Seeman age 90, of Duquesne, on July 11, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. 

Born in Braddock on February 12, 1930, he was the son of the late John & Agnes (O’Masta) Seeman. He served in the Army as a firefighter during World War II, worked as a welder in the fabrication industry, was a member of St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening and making violins. He was the husband of the late Shirley (Shigo) Seeman; father of Curtis (Sharon) Seeman of Duquesne, Christopher Seeman of Duquesne, Craig (Deborah) Seeman of Belle Vernon and Monica Shultz of Duquesne; grandfather of Brittney Shultz, Jonathan Shultz, Dayna Seeman and Jenna Seeman; brother of  John “Red” Seeman Jr., late Richard Seeman, late Paul Seeman, late Beverley Bickus,  late Lawrence “Larry” Seeman and late Kenneth Seeman.

 
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Nancy Tascarella

July 10, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

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NANCY TASCARELLA age 86, of West Mifflin, on July 10, 2020 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. Born in Pittsburgh on December 29, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Ernst V. & Christina (Kress) Gehringer. She was a retired consolidating accountant for Ohio Barge Line, a member of St. Agnes Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, a member of the Ladies of Charity, and enjoyed Arts and Crafts. She was the wife of the late Saverio “Sam” Tascarella; mother of Christine (Joe) Albarella of New Port Richey, FL, Mark John Tascarella of Charleston, SC, Marion Joy (Jeffrey) Saunders of West Mifflin, and Sam James Tascarella of Jefferson Hills; grandmother of Nicholas Benjamin (Katie) Saunders; sister of Fred Gehringer of Springhill, FL, Genevieve (Del) Lance of Richardson, TX and Cordelia (late Lawrence) McDaniel of Johnson City, TN.

 
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Frances G. Romanek

July 02, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Frances G. Romanek age 93, of West Mifflin, on July 1, 2020 at UPMC Mercy. Born in West Mifflin on October 24, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Katherine (Plaz) Romanek. She was a candy maker for Clark Candy Co. in Pittsburgh and a secretary for Fisher Scientific. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Walter (late Helen) Romanek, Pearl Pavlik Debiak, Helen Mikrut, Stanley Romanek, Irene McCullough, and Frank Romanek Jr.  She is survived by Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 6, from 10-10:45 a.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, followed by a graveside service at St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Nick Mastrangelo officiating. 

 


Peter J. Manson Jr.

June 19, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Peter J. Manson Jr. age 71, of Duquesne, on June 18, 2020, at the Corner View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Born May 14, 1949 in North Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Peter J. Manson Sr. and the late Dolores Arlene (Shepherd) Manson.  He was a security officer, volunteer fireman in Duquesne and loved to ride his bike around Duquesne.  He was the husband of the late Patricia (Antonovich) Manson; father of Peter (Sara) Manson, III of Ross Twp. and Pamela (Brian) Barnes of West Mifflin; grandfather of Lily Manson, Star Manson, Sarah Ryan, Abigail Ryan, Damien Ryan, Jason Manson, Victor Barnes and Emmerick Barnes; brother of the late Diane Manson.  There is no visitation or service.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 15110, 412-466-3300.

 


Raymond J. Stile

June 19, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Raymond J. Stile age 66, of West Mifflin, on June 18, 2020, at home.  He was born on Feb. 5, 1954 in Homestead, PA and was a steel worker.  He is survived by his sister, Stella Maness of Homestead and friends Heather Cope and Molly Caterino. There is no visitation or service.  Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 15110, 412-466-3300. 

 


Lewis J. Fabian

June 13, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Lewis J. Fabian age 73, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, on June 12, in UPMC McKeesport.  Born on January 22, 1947, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Primich) Fabian. He worked in the nuclear field and later as a driver for S&S Access and was a former member of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Duquesne. He is survived by a brother, Thomas Fabian of West Mifflin.  There is no visitation or services.  Arrangements are entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

 


Ronald H. Livengood

June 06, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Ronald H. Livengood age 69, of West Mifflin, on June 5, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport.  Born in McKeesport on September 28, 1950, he was the son of the late Nix & Jean (Odoski) Livengood.  He was a retired mechanic from Carl’s Tree Service and he loved and cared for animals.  He was the beloved husband of Bonnie (Linn) Livengood for 47 years.  There is no visitation.  Funeral arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. 

 


William P. “Chip” Chobirko

June 06, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

William P. “Chip” Chobirko age 95, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne on June 5, 2020 at the Southwestern Veterans Center, Pittsburgh. Born in Duquesne on July 6, 1924, he was the son of the late John & Anna (Yuhas) Chobirko. He was a retired crane operator for over 40 years at  U.S. Steel, Duquesne Works.  He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII and received a purple heart. He enjoyed playing cards. He was the beloved husband for 58 years to the late Cecilia M. “Sis” (Bost) Chobirko. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Anna Ondrey, John Chobirko, George Chobirka, Emil Chobirko, Michael Chobirko, Daniel Chobirko, Charles Chobirko, Steve Chobirko, Julia Hoblak & Gerry Lindberg.  He is survived by many loving nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 8 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery.  His family would like to thank the staff at the Southwestern Veterans Center for their kind and compassionate care.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwestern Veterans Center, 7060 Highland Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

 


David E. Bahus

June 03, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

David E. Bahus age 54, of West Mifflin, on June 2, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport.  Born on October 11, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of Elmer Bahus of West Mifflin and the late Geraldine “Gerry” (Falchetti) Bahus.  Retired from Comcast, he was a former police officer in Whitaker Boro, Ocean City, MD, Hanover Twp., Clarion & Clairton.  He enjoyed electronics, fishing, camping and tools.  Besides his father, he is survived by his wife of 19 years, Lisa (Junstrom) Bahus. He was the brother of Robert “Bruce” Bahus; dog dad to Panda, Peanut & Pickle and late Neiko, Okien & Gizmo; brother-in-law of Shane Balbach & Kevin Campbell and Maryem Bahus; uncle of David R. (Shanyn) Bahus, Emily Bahus, Christopher Bahus, Julia Bahus, Jack Labryer, Raymond Labryer, and Ronald “Roo” Vahosky.

 
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Chief Richard S. “Lefty” Adams

May 22, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Chief Richard S. “Lefty” Adams age 79, of Duquesne, on May 22, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport. Born on August 13, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stephen & Josephine (Melkon) Adams.  He was a Duquesne Police officer for 51 years serving as a Patrolman, Detective, Lieutenant, Assistant Chief, founding member of the City’s K-9 Unit and retiring as the Chief of Police in 2016.  He was a lifetime member of F.O.P. Lodge #91, an avid softball player, started the Holy Name softball team in the mid 1980’s, loved to dance and watch his grandchildren participate in sports and his house and pool were always open to friends and neighbors. He was the husband of the late Judiann “Judy” (Harris) Adams.  He is survived by children Stephen (Rhonda) Adams of Scott Twp., Richard Scott (Vicky) Adams of Duquesne, Bethany Adams of West Mifflin, and Candice (Rick) Manspeaker of West Mifflin; grandchildren Amelia Adams, Abigail Adams, Ashton Adams, Aaron Adams, Autumn Adams, Avi Adams, Trey & Trent Manspeaker; sister Gloria Adams-Garbart (late Glenn) of South Fayette. 

 
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Marion J. Madeya

May 18, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Marion J. Madeya age 80, of West Mifflin, on May 18 at home.  Born in Duquesne on October 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John & Martha (Cepietz) Madeya,  She was a clerical worker at Harbison-Walker Refractory, was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, and enjoyed painting and gardening.  Survivors include brothers and sisters Robert (late Mary) Madeya of Tuscon, AZ, Virginia (William) Keck of Upper St. Clair, late Barbara (Edwin surviving) Petrisko of Delaware, William (Nancy) Madeya of Elizabeth Twp., Lucille (Ronald) Smith of Irwin and John (Pamela) Madeya of Louisville, KY.

 
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Dolores R. “Dolly” Tarczy

May 11, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Dolores R. “Dolly” Tarczy age 92, of Monroeville, formerly of West Mifflin on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020 at Independence Court, Monroeville.  Born on March 30, 1928 in Homestead, she was the daughter of the late Andrew & Margaret (Vrable) Andzelik.  She was a retired dietary aide at McKeesport Hospital and, also, at Emerson School in the West Mifflin School District.  She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin and their Christian Mothers. Former wife of the late Robert Tarczy she is survived by children Robert S. Tarczy of the Poconos, Melanie (Dan) Tarczy Tison of Port Vue, Debra (Jim) Tarczy Rudolph of Poway, CA and Rick (Melissa) Tarczy of Monroeville; grandchildren Kelly (Juan) Guillen, Ryan Tarczy & Rachael Tarczy; great grandchildren Juan & Sabastian.  She was the sister of the late Eugene Andzelik & late Regina Nauman.  Private family visitation will be held at MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, followed by a private mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin and burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery.  Her family would like to thank Gateway Hospice & Independence Court for the loving care given to their mother.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110. 

 


Jeffrey Harold Conley

May 07, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Jeffrey Harold Conley, 66, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020 at Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg after his strong battle with cancer.  Jeffrey lived in West Mifflin, PA.  He was born on June 22, 1953, in Pittsburgh, to the late Lucille and James Conley.  Jeffrey is survived by his wife of 45 years, Darlene (Deverts) Conley and his 4 children, Heather Conley, Amber Conley, Colleen (Conley) Blissman and Brian Conley.  He was also adored by his three grandchildren USMC LCpl  Derek O’Neal, Dustin Rigby & Chloe Blissman. He is survived by his two brothers and sister Les Conley, Kevin Conley, and Maureen Rostek, along with his nieces and nephews.  He loved spending time with his family, watching Steeler and Penguin games, celebrating holidays and he  was always there to lend a helping hand.

 
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Landyn Nikolas Cale

April 27, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Landyn Nikolas Cale age 2, of McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, on April 21, 2020 at home.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 10, 2018, he was the son of Kimberly Patterson and Gregory Cale; brother of Michael Cale, Jadan Kraus, Miranda Patterson-Bailey and Christopher Cale; grandson of Betty Lynn (Robert Kovach) Patterson of Monroeville, Becky Cale of Duquesne and Gregory & Kelly Cale of Glassport; great grandson of Ted & Arlene Cale; nephew of Nicole Patterson; cousin of Gavin Harff & Cody Harff.

 
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