Lee "Spanky" Zabelsky

October 16, 2023 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Lee E. "Spanky" Zabelsky, 53, of Duquesne, died suddenly on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. Born in McKeesport November 29, 1969, He was the son of LaVon "Vonnie" (Poskon) Zabelsky and the late Leo E. Zabelsky. Spanky was the co-owner of Leo's Service Center in Duquesne with his brother Luke and son Jake and was a contract tow operator for the city of Duquesne. Beloved son of LaVon "Vonnie" Zabelsky, Spanky is also survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Stephanie (Gajdos) Zabelsky, a son Jake Steven Zabelsky, a daughter, Jenna Lee Zabelsky, three brothers, Luke Zabelsky, Lane (Tamara) Zabelsky, and Lenny Zabelsky, A sister Lauren Zabelsky, a nephew, Ethan Marec Zabelsky, a niece, Sophia Rose Zabelsky, aunts, uncles, cousins and his father and mother in-law, Joe and Mary Ann Gajdos.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday October 18, 2023 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne, from 12 (noon) until time of blessing services at 7 P.M. with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating.

Please join us for a celebration of life at the American Croatian Club - Duquesne on Friday October 20, 2023 at 6 P.M.

For our Stahlstown friends who are like family please join for a celebration of life at the Foggy Mountain Lodge and Pub on Saturday October 21 at 7 P.M.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes for trees, bushes or shrubs  sent to the funeral home for a memorial garden at Aleo Lake, in Spanky's memory.

Dolores Stiver

September 25, 2023 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Per Mrs. Stivers wishes there will be no visitation and all services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by William . Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne, Craig M. Skovranko, Supervisor.

John Stanley "Spatz" Slepecki

September 02, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

John Stanley "Spatz" Slepecki, 93, of Virginia Beach, VA., (Formerly of Duquesne) entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, peacefully at the home of his daughter Marylin Borza. Mr. Slepecki was born in Glassport on March 7, 1930. He was the ninth child of ten of the late Frank and Antonina (Starzak) Slepecki. He was a retired steel worker and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Cmar) Slepecki, he is survived by two daughters; Marylin (Michael) Borza of Virginia Beach and Audrey (Nicholas) Touloumes of Mechanicsburg, a sister, Bernadette Juraszek of North Huntingdon, four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne. A Blessing in the Memorial Home on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 9:30 AM will be followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Nicholas Mastrangelo as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.                             

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John Stanley Slepecki, please visit our floral store.

Frances Roman

July 24, 2023 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Frances “Indra” Straud Roman, 92, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 23, 2023.  She graduated from Duquesne High School and worked in Homestead Steel Mill where she met and later married her beloved William Roman and raised six children.  At the age of 50, she was certified to teach yoga at CCAC. Her enthusiasm for healthy living fueled her ambition to teach yoga and meditation to as many people as possible. She taught these skills at churches and community centers well into her 70s.  In addition, she was an avid gardener, a lover of movies, creator of home remedies, and the “best grammy ever”. She was the wife of William M. Roman (dec) with whom she was happily married to for 40 years; and the devoted mother of Anna (George), Maureen (Gary), Rosemary, Tara (John), William (Judy), and James (Kathryn). She is also survived by grandchildren Katie (Tom), Alex (Andrew), Mackenzie (Joey), Roman, Lillian, and Mable. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity.  She will be greatly missed by family and friends but forever in our hearts. The family wishes to extend gratitude to Bethel Park Skilled Nursing Home for their care and compassion of our mother. Final remembrance for Frances will be private.

Deborah E. Wetzler

July 12, 2023 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Deborah E. (Wirginis) Wetzer, 70, of Munhall, entered into eternal rest peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Born in McKeesport on May 9, 1953, she was the daughter of Helen (Glovis) Uchnar and the late Peter Paul Wirginis. Mrs. Wetzler was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak, and a retired information specialist for the Veterans Administration, Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of Oscar C. Wetzler, she is also survived by her mother, a sister, Beverly Carol Yarsky a niece, Sharon Pliske, two nephews, Dr. Peter Yarsky and Michael Yarsky, and her four legged children, Jake, Chaco and Jazz. In addition to her father she was also preceded in death by a sister, Valerie Karen Balavage.

Friends and family will be received on Friday July 14, 2023, from 1-4 and 6-9 P.M. in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne. A Blessing at 8:45 A.M. on Saturday July 15, 2023 in the Memorial Home will be followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 A.M. in St. Angela Merici Church with Rev. Joseph Beck as celebrant.

Gary Andrews

July 12, 2023 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Gary J. Andrews, 64, of Coraopolis, died on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh, January 18, 1959, he was the son of the late Lawrence T. and Violet L. (Haupt) Andrews . Mr. Andrews was a longtime resident of Merakey / Allegheny Valley School in Coraopolis.  He is  survived a sister, Patricia D. Andrews , a niece Brittany Andrews and her fiance William O'Brien, Great nieces and nephews Bradley Andrews, Sloane O'Brien and Giana O'Brien. Mr. Andrews was also preceded in death by a brother Michael J. Andrews.

Family and friends will be received in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne, from 2- 6P.M.  on Sunday, July 16, 2023. A Blessing Service will be held at 6 P.M. on Sunday. His family wishes donations be made to Merakey / Allegheny Valley School 1992 Ewings Mill Road, Coraopolis, PA. 15108 in Gary's memory.

Robert Blank

July 12, 2023 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Robert Blank, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Monroeville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born January 16, 1950, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Benedict and Margaret (Hausenberger) Blank. Mr. Blank was a retired fork lift operator for the Fort Pitt Foundry Company of McKeesport. He enjoyed playing pool, riding motorcycles, telling a good joke and was a big Elvis fan. He is survived by a sister, Carol Shea, a niece, Heather Stanoszek, and a nephew, Ben Geiger.

Per Mr. Blanks wishes there will be no visitation or services. Arrangements are entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne.

Margaret A. (Shedolske) Staszak

July 04, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Margaret A. (Shedolske) Staszak, 103, formerly of West Mifflin and Overlook Green Senior Living, peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Staszak was a loving homemaker and a member of the Resurrection Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Born in McKeesport, May 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Jordan) Sheldoske. Beloved wife of the late Casmer L. "Tommy" Staszak, she is survived by her loving children, Richard Staszak  of Pittsburgh, William (Sandy) Staszak of White Oak, and Carol (Late John) Hladycz of Eighty-Four, a sister, Ann Novak of North Huntingdon, five grandchildren, Tom (Jane) Staszak, Janna Staszak, Jonah (Mariah) Hladycz, Benjamin (Ashley) Hladycz, and Jared Hladycz, and three great grandchildren, Tripp Staszak, Finley Jo Hladycz, and Olive Willow Hladycz, Nieces and Nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by ten siblings.

Margaret A. (Shedolske) Staszak

June 27, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Margaret A. (Shedolske) Staszak, 103, formerly of West Mifflin and Overlook Green Senior Living, peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Staszak was a loving homemaker and a member of the Resurrection Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Born in McKeesport, May 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Jordan) Sheldoske. Beloved wife of the late Casmer L. "Tommy" Staszak, she is survived by her loving children, Richard Staszak  of Pittsburgh, William (Sandy) Staszak of White Oak, and Carol (Late John) Hladycz of Eighty-Four, a sister, Ann Novak of North Huntingdon, five grandchildren, Tom (Jane) Staszak, Janna Staszak, Jonah (Mariah) Hladycz, Benjamin (Ashley) Hladycz, and Jared Hladycz, and three great grandchildren, Tripp Staszak, Finley Jo Hladycz, and Olive Willow Hladycz, Nieces and Nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by ten siblings.

Patricia A. (Smith) Jones

June 13, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Patricia A. (Smith) Jones, 71, of White Oak, peacefully passed away on Friday June 2, 2023. She was born in Cannonsburg on April 2, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Robert J and Hermina (Senkinc) Smith and beloved wife of the late William Jones. Mrs. Jones was a retired Medical Receptionist and a member of St Joseph the Worker Parish. She is survived by her loving children, Che' Jones of East McKeesport and Crystal Jones of White Oak, five grandchildren, Zaccary Jones, Tiena Jones, Josephine Jones, Kenneth Jones, and Emily Urquhart, a brother, Jeff Smith and a sister, Janet Jones.

John R. Bost

May 12, 2023 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

John R. Bost, 51, of West Mifflin passed away suddenly on Monday May 8, 2023 in UPMC Mercy. John was born October 27, 1971 in McKeesport, he was the son of Janet Polivka and the late John R. Bost. He was a retired steel worker at U.S. Steel Irvin Works. He was an avid bowler with over 8 - 300 games but his biggest joy was spending time with his daughter, Emma, at concerts, WWE events as well as Pirate and Penguin games. 

John and Emma shared a passion for bowling and corvettes.  John is survived by his mother, Janet Bost, daughter, Emma Rose Bost and her mother, Renea Colizza, Emma's siblings, Kasey Pack and Dominic Colizza, sisters, Michelle (Dejan) Milentijevic and Jonette R. Bost, nephew, Danilo Milentijevic, niece, Zoya Milentijevic, Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Also his best friend, Daisy,  who John and Emma rescued 11 years ago.

Donald M. Bajus

April 30, 2023 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Donald Michael Bajus, 77, of Munhall died peacefully at home on April 27th, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of Duquesne High School and attended The University of Miami, Florida post graduation. Donald was drafted into the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War earning an honorable discharge. A local business owner, Donald was the former proprietor of Sujab’s Bar on Main Street in Munhall.  Always the sports and statistics enthusiast, Mr. Bajus was a long time sponsor of the Munhall Baseball Association and anything related to Steel Valley Athletics.  Later in life, Donald served his community as a Steel Valley School Board Director for six years. 

Donald was preceded in death by his parents John “Brown” and Louise Bajus and daughter Maria Elizabeth Bajus Heddleston.  Donald is survived by his wife of 53 years Mary Louise (Barczy) Bajus; son John Edward, wife Emily and beloved granddaughter Reagan Louise Bajus of Greenwich, CT; son-in-law Brian Heddleston, wife Katie and beloved grandsons John and Nathan Heddleston; sister-in-law Catherine McGee of West View, PA; brother-in-law Steve Barczy and wife Rosemarie of Venice, FL.

The Bajus family would also like to acknowledge the tremendous love and support from the Fetzko, Longstreth, Fatula, Barczy, McGee, Hleba, Tretinik, and Modrick families during this time. We are blessed to have you in our lives.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 from 2:00-8:00 PM with Panachida Service to begin at 7:30 PM by the Very Reverend Andrew J. Deskevich at the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc. 828 Richford Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. The Blessing will be on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Skovrankos followed by a Byzantine Catholic funeral Liturgy at St. John’s the Baptist Cathedral, 210 Greentree Rd, Munhall, PA 15120.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a donation to either:
The Maria Heddleston Reading Warrior Scholarship Fund. Donations can be sent to Park Elementary School, attn: Michelle Blasko, 4102 Main Street, Munhall, PA 15120.  Please make checks payable to Park Elementary School.
Or
St. John’s the Baptist Cathedral, 210 Greentree Rd, Munhall, PA 15120.

Eleanor M. Stavar

October 29, 2022 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Eleanor M. Stavar, of Duquesne, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at UPMC McKeesport. Born in Duquesne, March 26, She was the daughter of the late Stefan and Anna (Marflak) Stavar. Eleanor was a member of Holy Trinity Church of St Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Mifflin, the Jednota Lodge, Slovak Catholic Sokol, and a retired executive secretary of the former Duquesne works, US Steel Corporation. She is survived by her loving sister and brother-in-law, Diana and John Ruscin and her feline companions, Cody and Angel. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Stephan R. Stavar and two sisters, Marie Edberg and Anne Shimkus.

Tristen Hornfeck

October 19, 2022 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

We are heartbroken at the loss of our precious Tristen Hornfeck born on February 12 1996.  He has left behind a loving mother, Maria Lipay Hornfeck, and father, Mark Hornfeck. He was the oldest sibling to his sisters Natalie and Madison Hornfeck, and brother Tanner Hornfeck. He was also a loving uncle, grandson, cousin and friend who will all miss him so much. Tristen worked for Rock Hard Hardscape and was passionate about what he did. He always brought a smile to everyone’s face. He was very loved and will be missed terribly.

All services are private and are entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford treet, Duquesne.

Constance "Connie" Sabol

October 13, 2022 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Constance (Connie) Sabol, 78, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away peacefully with loving family surrounding her at Forbes Regional Hospital on October 11, 2022. Born on September 17, 1944 in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Margaret (Bower) Nuss of West Mifflin, PA. Connie is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Richard Sabol. A proud and loving mother and grandmother, she is also survived by daughter Renee (Ken) Nist; 6 grandchildren Brandon (Jessi) Nist, Tyler (Morgan) Nist, Justin (Erika) Nist, Laurel Sabol, Molly Sabol, and George G. Sabol; 2 great grandchildren Kinsley Nist and Arthur Nist; daughter-in-law Aileen Sabol; sisters Carolyn Ribarchak and Merilee Bornyas; nieces and nephews. Connie was preceded in death, only a year prior, by her beloved son, Richard Sabol Jr. who, no doubt, anxiously greeted her at the gates of heaven. Connie was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Nuss and a sister, Christine Giggliotti. Connie had a very kind and generous spirit. She adored children and cherished her family. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Connie was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne.