December 26, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Elizabeth A. Evans, 73, of ElizabethTwp., passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Born September 29, 1944 in McKeesport Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James and Esther Allen. Liz is survived by her husband of 55 years Larry Evans Sr.; children Lora Walz of McKeesport, Larry (Deborah) Evans Jr. of Elizabeth Twp., Timothy Evans of Elizabeth, and Christopher (Dana) Evans of Elizabeth Twp; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters Esther Deisroth of Clairton and Cathy Evans of West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her daughter Tracey Evans; brothers Fred Allen and Eugene Allen; sisters Marion Mitchell, Nancy Kypreos, and Dolores Satterfield; step-mother Ruth Allen. Liz was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clairton. Friends will be received Friday at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport from 2-4 and 6-8 at which time a service will be held with Rev. Harold Dangel. Liz lived for her family, she opened her heart and her home to everyone she met and always made them feel welcomed. She will be greatly missed by all.
December 19, 2017 |
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Stephen Baran, 96 of Glassport died Dec. 19, 2017. He is the husband of the late Genevieve Baran. He is survived by his daughter Eleanor (Pat) O'Hara of West Mifflin; son Stephen Baran of Bear Rocks; grandsons Stevie Baran, Sean O'Hara, Adam O'Hara and Aaron O'Hara and granddaughter Lindsay Zeiler; great grandsons Stephen and Andrew and brother Paul Baran. Stephen was retired from US Steel Irvin Works, a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, American Legion in Clairton and served in the US Navy. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 3-7. A funeral blessing will be held Fri. 1:00 pm in the funeral home with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery.
December 19, 2017 |
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Helen (Nolfi) Sovich, 80, of Glassport passed away at Southwestern Nursing facility. She was a faithful and devoted wife of 63 years to her surviving husband Richard Sovich; most loving mother to her son Richard (Becky) Sovich, Jr. and daughter Shelly (Steve) Gilligan and most loving grandmother to Erick Sovich. She is also survived by her sister Mary(Arthur) Cipriani, sister-in-law Patricia Nolfi and other extended family, nieces and nephews. She was the proud daughter of Italian immigrants Eligio and Adele Nolfi. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her twin brother Dr. E. James Nolfi, brother Del Nolfi and sister Lena Dacquisto. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton. Interment following Ascension Cemetery.
December 11, 2017 |
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BILLIE JO RICHEL, 34 of Glassport, born Jan. 28, 1983 and passed away Dec. 9, 2017. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Rose (Danielson) Richel, Sr. She is survived by her children Mark and Brianna of Port Vue; siblings Bobbi Jo (Mark) Richel of Glassport, Leroy Richel of Port Vue, twin sister Betty Jo Richel of Glassport, Jody (Bob) Upperman of Port Vue, Tina (Keith) Richel of North Huntingdon, Sissy (Steve) Nehila of Port Vue and Robert (Jen) Richel, Jr. of Port Vue; also many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport Pa 15045.
December 11, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Bernard “Duddy” Tison of McKeesport, PA passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was born in Glassport, PA on July 23, 1927 the son of the late Anthony and Susan Ferjanc Tison. He was predeceased in death by wife Patricia Norberg Tison and sisters—Sister Elvira (Clara), Irene Gaydos, Mary Koltisa and Agnes Moranelli; brothers—Frank, Dominic, Joseph, Aloysius and Vincent and granddaughter Carrie Ann Gross. He is survived by daughters Pattie (Charles) Gross and Sandra Tison, grandsons Charles (Denise) Gross, Michael (Kara) Gross and Scott Gross and 3 great grandchildren, stepchildren Keith (Anita) Daugherty, Debra Oskin (deceased), Kenneth Daugherty, stepgrandchildren Joshua (Alyssa) Oskin, Jonathan (Christa) Oskin), Shawn (Jessica) Daugherty, Kurt Daugherty and Brad Daugherty, Kristopher (Shannon) Daugherty and Kevin Daugherty along with 8 step great grandchildren and also numerous nieces and nephews. He was retired from the Copperweld Corp. with 35 years of service and Gateway & Hydro Flush Exterminating Co. He was a naval veteran and a member of the Dravosburg American Legion Post 380 and the Happy Go Lucky Square Dance Club. Family and Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Glassport on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Queen of the Angels Church in Glassport. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue.
December 08, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
JOHN G. “JACK” “PAPA“ GARDNER, 79, of Glassport, died Dec. 7, 2017.
He is the son of the late Robert and Elsie (Foreman) Gardner. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (Hysmith) Gardner; children Deborah Coban, Lawrence (Ladonna) Gardner, Tracey (Richard) Costa and Lesley Russen; grandchildren Erin (Matthew) Dick, Kevin (Jennine) Zebroski, Amanda Coban, Nicholas (Christine) Coban, Michael Gardner, Lucas Gardner, Stephanie (Steve) Taylor and Corey (Leah) Russen; step grandchildren Jessica and Hallie; great grandchildren Tracey, Paul, Reghan, Logan, Luka, Emma and John; great great grandchild Ronan and sister Carol (Gene) Gregg, also nieces and nephews.
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December 01, 2017 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
George F. Thomas, 67, of Glassport died Nov. 30, 2017. He is the son of the late James and Annabelle (Markle) Thomas. He is survived by his beloved wife Dianna (Skiba) Thomas; children Jason (Amy LaFrankie) Thomas, Jessie (Tony) Yauch; and Jules (Patience Zupan) Thomas; brother-in-law Greg (Elaina Tyskiewicz) Skiba; grandchildren Jenessa Yauch (Cody) Kudla; Anthony Yauch, Marissa Fouser, Madison Thomas and Maranda Thomas; brother Charles (Carol) Thomas; sister-in-laws Lucie Belfiglio and Monique Bade and his beloved dog Pete; also nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his brother James Thomas of Nebraska. George was retired from US Steel National Tube. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held Mon. 11:00 am in the funeral home with Father Terry O'Conner.
December 01, 2017 |
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GERALDINE M. WILSON, 76, of Monroeville, died Nov. 28, 2017. She is the daughter of the late John and Maria (Patrick) Pankiewicz. She is survived by her beloved husband Lawrence Wilson, Jr.; son Edward Mikesell; sister Joan Drosdick; 2 nieces; 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew and also great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother John Pankiewicz. Geraldine was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; Monroeville Lions; Democratic Women of Canonsburg; Blind Outdoor Leisure Development and the Elks Lodge #775. A memorial service will be held Sat. Dec. 9, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, at 1:00 pm followed by a service with the Lions Club. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
November 12, 2017 |
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LOUISE G. BENNER, 87, of Glassport, formerly of Deep Creek Lake, MD died Nov. 4, 2017. She is the daughter of the late John and Louise (Fry) Gross and beloved wife of the late Edward Benner. Louise is survived by her daughter Diana (Jeff) Korn; son David Benner; grandsons Maddox Benner and Gregory Fox and great grandson Matthew Fox. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward Fry. Louise was retired from PSEA. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport
November 07, 2017 |
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JOHN T. MAGYAR, 68, of Glassport died Nov. 6,2017. He is the son of the late Steve and Mary (Blaskewicz) Magyar. John is survived by his sisters Helen (Robert) March and Patricia Baran; brother Stephan Magyar; also 7 nieces and nephews. John was retired from Kane Regional Center, a member of American Legion in Glassport and the PNA. A private visitation and blessing will be held Friday for family and close friends.
November 06, 2017 |
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LOUISE G. BENNER, 87, of Glassport, formerly of Deep Creek Lake, MD died Nov. 4, 2017. She is the daughter of the late John and Louise (Fry) Gross and beloved wife of the late Edward Benner. Louise is survived by her daughter Diana (Jeff) Korn; son David Benner; grandson Gregory Fox and great grandson Matthew Fox. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward Fry. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
October 30, 2017 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
David A. Herrmann, Sr., 72, of Adamsburg, formerly of White Oak, died Oct. 27,2017. He is the son of the late Eugene and Mary Mae Herrmann. He is survived by his wife Linda Diann (Wolfe) Herrmann; daughter Linda (Sean) Antonella of Greensburg; son David A. Herrmann, Jr. of Irwin; brothers Eugene (Janet) Herrmann of Glassport and Paul (Mary Alice) Herrmann of Largo, FL; sisters Kathy (Harry) Chesney of Braddyville, Iowa and Lori Mendiola of Junction City, Kansas; also 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Rodger Herrmann. David was a retired motor inspector for US Steel; a member of the White Oak American Legion; Junior Order of Mechanics Coal Valley Council #98 and served in the US Army. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-8. A funeral service will be held Thurs. 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
October 16, 2017 |
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DONALD J. SLIVKA, 71, of Glassport died Oct. 14, 2017.
He is the son of the late Michael and Sally (Majzer) Slivka. Don is survived by his girlfriend and companion, Gina Wawrzeniak; daughter Jennifer Slivka; son Mark D. Slivka; grandson Mark D. Slivka, Jr.; brother John (Linda) Slivka; nephews Jerry, John, Matthew and David and great nieces Zoe and Brooklyn.
Don was a security guard for St. Moritz and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Funeral arrangements are by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
October 10, 2017 |
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SHELLY L. KIRALY, 75 of Glassport, died Oct. 9, 2017. She is the daughter of the late William and Anna (Andrews) Kiraly. She is survived by her brother Bill Kiraly of White Oak; niece Alexandra Kiraly and her beloved dog, Bandit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt Helen Batt. Shelly was a legal secretary for Scoratow and Dudik Law Firm; she did free lance typing for Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital as well as volunteer work. She was an executive secretary for Westinghouse Electric Corp., Bettis Atomic Plant and also worked for Attorney Richard Zeleznik in the late 50's and early 60's. Shelly was a member of the Senior Citizens Center in Glassport and was an avid golfer, accomplishing 8 hole-in-ones and was a 4-time woman's champ at Bel Meadow Country Club in West Virginia. Shelly graduated from Glassport High School, where she was a majorette and went on to Grace Martin Business College, graduating with honors. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held Sat. 10:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery.
October 05, 2017 |
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KIMBERLY L. KELLY MORGO, 50, of McKeespot, died Oct. 4, 2017. She is the daughter of Phillip Kelly and the late Lurana Kelly. Kim is survived by her beloved husband, Edward Morgo; step children Tiffany, Ashley and Cory Morgo; brotheers Phillip and Shawn Kelly and nieces and nephews. Kim was a business analyst for PNC Bank and was a member of the White Oak American Legion. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Fri. from 5 to7.
