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James W. Ohler

January 07, 2020 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

James W. Ohler, 45, died Jan. 5, 2020.  He is the son of Richard (Carol) Ohler and the late Arlene (Moore) Ohler.  He is survived by his  brother  Richard Ohler, Jr.; sister Tammy (Richard) Smith; Step brothers John (Lori Beth) Locke and Kevin (Amy) Locke; step sister Caitlin (Zack) Just; nephews Russell and Randy Smith, John "Tripp" Locke and Conner Locke and nieces Emma Locke and Hadley Just.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne Sat. from 1 to 3, at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor John Gropp.

 


Kenneth A. Ritchie

December 06, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Kenneth A. Ritchie, age 62 of Elizabeth, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 03, 2019. The son of the late Alan Ritchie and Wanda LoPresti, he is survived by: sisters, Judith, Yvonne, Charlene, and Karen; brothers, Jeffrey and Robert; daughters, Jessica, Kaylee, Crystal, and Danielle; grandchildren, Dylan, Tallie, and Taylen. He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ken built a career as a hardworking auto mechanic and scrap worker. Though never married, he shared the best years of his life with the mother of his daughters, the late Angela Karan. Together, they were passionate about music, riding Harley Davidsons, and just enjoying the good times. Ken lived a hard life and dealt with various health issues but he never let that stand in his way. He leaves behind beautiful memories for his family and friends who will miss him dearly and remember him as fun-loving, silly, and charismatic. Ken’s body was cremated but friends and family will be received for a memorial service at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home in Duquesne on Friday, December 13, 2019 from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the family.

 


Carl "Red" Kremer

November 20, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

 Carl "Red" Kremer, 90, of West Mifflin, died Nov. 12, 2019. He is the son of the late Alfred and Rose (Kahler) Kremer; brother of the late Alfred, Elmer, Robert and Walter Kremer.  He is survived by many nephews and nieces and relatives in Germany.  He served in the Korean War.  Thank you to the staff at Southwestern VA Home and Kindred Hospice.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Mon. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral blessing will be held Tues. 11:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.

 


John R. "Smiley" Flent

November 04, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

John R. "Smiley" Flent, 80, of West Mifflin died Nov. 2, 2019.  He is the son of the late John and Virginia (Pevac) Flent.  John was preceded in death by his dear longtime friend, Darlene Wilson.  He is survived by his sister Janet (Rupert) Laubham; nieces Christine (Anthony) Cornetta and Dawn (Charles) Hammell and nephew Robert Laubham; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

 
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Debie L. Kurimsky

October 28, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Debie L. Kurimsky, 50 of Liberty Boro, died Oct. 27, 2019.  She is the daughter of Wayne and Ginny (Kolar) Kostelnik.  She is survived by her beloved husband Nick Kurimsky; daughter Julia Kurimsky; sister Dawn (David) Kuchma; brother David Kostelnik and mother-in-law Patricia (the late Daniel) Kurimsky. 

Debie was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish. 

Friends will be received from 12 to 3 p.m. Friday at Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, at which time a prayer service will be held.

 


Bernard J. Lucas

October 09, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Bernard J. Lucas, 89, of Duquesne, died Oct. 8, 2019. He is the son of the late Stephen and Bertha (Yocas) Lucas. He is survived by his wife Veronica Lucas; daughters Barbara (James) Daniels of Midland, TX and Bonnie (David) Hayford of Jacksonville, Fl; son Brian (Bobbi Kay) Lucas of Horsehoe Bay, TX; step son Charles Bodnar; step daughters Cheryl (Bob) Harshman, Deborah (Robert) Kahl and Yvonne (Larry) Schultz; also many grandchildren, great grandchildren; step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Bernadette Werntges and sister Bernice Perhacs.  Bernie was a retired design engineer for US Steel, a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish; Men's Club; church choir; K of C #4210, where he was financial secretary for over 40 years, and past Grand Knight.  He also served in the US Army Korean Conflict.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Fri. from 5 to 8.  A funeral mass will be held Sat. 10:00 am at Holy Name Church.

 


Theresa "Terry" A. Unterseher

September 30, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

 Theresa "Terry" A. Unterseher, 75, of North Versailles, formerly of Duquesne, passed away with family by her side on Sept. 28, 2019.  She is the daughter of the late Gilbert Loveland and Laverne (Stein) Smith.  She is survived by her beloved husband Edward Unterseher; daughter Dawn (Paul) Kogut; son Edward (Gale) Unterseher; step grandson Ricky (Krystal) Martinelli; great grandson Nicholas; Aunt June Loveland; and she was also loved by many cousins, nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws.  Terry was a member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne and graduated from Duquesne High School in 1963.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Thurs. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral blessing will be held Friday, 10:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following St. Joseph Cemetery.

 


Julius Nagy

September 05, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Julius Nagy, 88, of White Oak died Sept. 4, 2019. He is the son of the late Charles and Julia Nagy. Beloved husband of the late Julia (Wargo) Nagy. He is survived by his daughter Julie A. Kuhar of North Huntingdon; grandchildren Jessica and Mackenzie Kuhar; niece Charlotte Bednarousky. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers. He was a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Duquesne where he was a lifetime member and chief elder. He was a Duquesne University graduate and served in the U.S. Navy Korean Conflict. He was also a free mason and a retired school teacher for the Duquesne School District. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne Sun. 1-4 and 6-8. A funeral service will be held Mon. 11am at the Hungarian Reformed Church. Interment following Hungarian Reformed Cemetery.

 


Allene Currie

August 06, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Allene Currie, 100 of West Mifflin, died Aug. 5, 2019.  She is the beloved wife of the late Henry M. Currie, Sr.  Allene is survived by her children Carol Elaine Spencer, Henry McKinley Currie, Jr and Barbara (Kate) Currie Brown and was preceded in death by 15 siblings.  She was a former member of the Church of the Living God in Duquesne and volunteered at the Salvation Army.  Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Thur., Aug. 8, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Fri., Aug. 9, 2019 at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Rev. Barbara DeBruce officiating.  Interment following at the Holy Name Cemetery.

 


Paulette L. Kensky

June 12, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Paulette L. Kensky, 95, of West Mifflin, died June 11, 2019.  Born Jan. 13, 1924 in Beauvois, France to Albert Alexandre Carpentier and Marthe Geogette Fastrelle.  She was preceded in death by her husband John and son Jean Francoise and is survived by daughters Paulette Eddy and MaryAnn Griffith and her loving cat Morris; grandchildren Lori, Paula, Gina and Colette; also numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  She met her husband to be in Paris when he was stationed with the Army Air Corp. in 1944, 2 years later she was finally allowed to enter the United States after one month on an army shipt to arrive at Ellis Island.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Fri. from 10:00 am to Noon, at which time a funeral blessing will be held with Father Tom Lewandowski.  Interment following St. Joseph Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "In Care of Cats" in Elizabeth, Pa.

 


James W. Thompson

June 05, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

James W. Thompson, 72, of Brentwood formerly of West Mifflin, died Friday May 31, 2019. He is the son of the late Adam and Catherine (McWilliams) Thompson. He is survived by his daughter Megan Thompson; brother A. Russell (Nancy) Thompson; nephews Sean (Kris) Thompson and Brian (Adrienne) Thompson; and 4 great-nephews Adam, Alexander, Maxwell, and Gavin. James was a member of the St. Andrew's Society of Pittsburgh. A memorial service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Park on Saturday June 29th at 11am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, and St. Jude's.
 


Ronald J. Revers

May 20, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Ronald J. Revers, 70 of North Huntingdon, passed away suddenly May 19, 2019.  He is the  son of the late Stanley and Margaret Revers.  He is survived by his wife, whom he adored, Rose (Puhala) Revers; beloved daughter Melanie Lang; mother-in-law Irene Puhala; brothers Stan and Robert Revers; sister Darlene Revers; also nieces and nephews.  Ron was preceded in death by brother Gene Revers and sisters Dolly Iovino and Carol Kolano.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Wed. from 4 to 7.  A funeral blessing will take place Wed. at 6:30 pm with Father Tom Lewandowski. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made, in Ron's name, to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Way, Memphis, TN 38105

 


Elizabeth R. Yuhasz

May 10, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Elizabeth R. Yuhasz, 95, of West Mifflin, died May 9, 2019.  She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Theresa (Franczi) Muranyi and beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Yuhasz.  She is survived by her daughter Betty Ann Petrozza of Cranberry Twp.; grandchildren Jessica Yuhasz, Christopher Petrozza and Allison Petrozza; great grandchildren Kalil Bell and Dylan Petrozza; nephew Joe (Ann) Topper; niece Judy (Bill) Kerns and dear friend Bonnie Brown.  She was preceded in death by her son Stephen Yuhasz. Elizabeth was a member of Ressurection Church in Homeville. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home.

 


Beverly A. MacLean

April 30, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

  Beverly A. MacLean, 80, of West Mifflin died April 24, 2019.  She is the daughter of the late Edwin and Kathryn Casaldi.  She is survived by her daughters Catherine (Jeff) Colvin and Denise (Harold) Record; sons John (Krista) MacLean and Nicholas (Janell) Yukich; sisters Saundra (Ed) Gueth, Nancy (Charlie) Bisel and Carolyn (Bob) Algeri; brother Edwin Casaldi; also grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her son Roderick "Ricky" MacLean, Jr.  Beverly was retired from Kane Hospital as a CNA and was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish.  Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Fri. May 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral blessing will be held Sat. May 4th at 11:00am with Father Tom Lewandowski.  Interment following Madison Union Cemetery.

 


Alexander "Al" Kalin

April 23, 2019 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Alexander "Al" Kalin died Sunday, April 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Sandy Kalin (nee Scurle) for 53 years; dear brother of Elizabeth (the late Thomas) Denny; dear uncle of Jennifer (Dale) Conklin and Christopher (Jackie) Denny; dear great-uncle of Norah and Oscar; our dear cousin and friend to many. Al was a 1st Lt. Army in Korea during the Cuban missile crisis. He sang in many choirs, played golf as an excuse to get breakfast, taught confirmation classes for over 35 years, loved theater, opera and symphony. He supported the Art Museum, History Museum, Botanical Gardens, Science Center, St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Historical Society, Opera Theater St. Louis, Winter Opera, Metropolitan Opera and the St. Louis Symphony. Loved animals especially his 6 Wheatens and Kitty. He attended Mt. Airy Seminary in Pennsylvania. He loved to travel and made it to 49 out of 50 states. He was a longtime employee of Huntington Alloys part of International Nickel and retired from Special Metals.

 
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