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Thomas C. Lapsley

November 05, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Thomas C. Lapsley, 94, of Glassport died Nov. 5, 2021. He is the son of the late Thomas and Vivian (Ryckman) Lapsley and beloved husband of the late Corrine Lapsley. He was preceded in death by sons William and Paul.  He is survived by his sons Thomas D. (Karin) Lapsley, Daniel (Darcia Narvaez) Lapsley, David (Joanne) Lapsley, John (Laurie) Lapsley, Raymond (Monica) Lapsley and Ronald (Shona) Lapsley; grandchildren Sarah (Robert) Wysocki, Vanessa Lapsley, Joseph (Shea) Lapsley, William (Tricia) Lapsley, Cara Lapsley, Katie (Sean) Jackson, Matt Bell, Amber (Nick Toner) Lapsley, Jake Bell, Amanda Lapsley, Emily Bell, Shane Lapsley and Christian Lapsley; great grandchildren Abby, Megan, Alex, Jarek, Reagan, Mason and Jack; sister Eleanor Frawley; ;also nieces and nephews. Tom was retired from US Steel Irvin Works; was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish; St. Vincent DePaul Society and served in the US Navy.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. from 6p to 8p.  A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.

 


Joseph Glagola

November 03, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Joseph Glagola (Mr. G), 90, of Glassport died Nov. 3, 2021.  He is the son of the late Charles and Helen Glagola.  He is survived by his beloved wife Gloria (Canelle) Glagola; son Paul (Donna) Glagola; grandchildren, whom he adored, Samantha (Douglas) Nicholas and Dr. Cameron (Caitlin) Glagola; great grandchildren Connor and Cole Nicholas and Cooper Glagola and sister Julia "Jay" Shaffer.  He was preceded in death by his son Joseph John Glagola.  Joe was retired from National Tube; was a member of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church.  He was an avid hunter; a handyman, who could fix anything; loved motorcycles and his candy and was a huge Pittsburgh sports fan.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Mon. from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7.  A funeral blessing will be held Tues. 10:00 am at the funeral home.  Interment following Grandview Cemetery.

 


Joseph Maizer

October 25, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joseph Maizer, 68, of Glassport died October 23, 2021. He is the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Sypnieski) Maizer. He is survived by his wife Nicki Harbert; sons Joseph Maizer and Brian Maizer; daughter Heidi Fazio; granddaughters Vada and Rose Maizer. Joe was a member of the Fireman's Citizen Hose Co. #2 and the American Legion. He was retired from Universal Stainless and Alloy. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held Friday 10am at the funeral home. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery. 

 


Stanley J. Kudla

October 25, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

  Stanley “Stush” J. Kudla, 67, of Glassport died Oct. 24, 2021.  He is the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Golik) Kudla and beloved husband of the late Bea Ann (Paulovich) Kudla.  He is survived by his daughters Natalie (Matthew) Scheiber and Andrea Kudla; son Matthew Kudla; step son Adam Bell; grandchildren Holden Sczerba, Addison Scheiber and Aiden Scheiber; brother Ronald (Dolores) Kudla; sister Kathy (David) Gwaley; nephews Jason and Jonathan Gwaley; also many cousins.  He was preceded in death by his beloved dog Theo.  Stush was a retired analyst for Community Bank; a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, where he served as a lector and eucharistic minister; K of C; PNA; graduate of W & J College in 1976 and was a huge Greatful Dead fan. “If I had a star to give, I’d give it to you long as you live, would you have the time to watch it shine, watch it shine or ask for the moon and heaven too? I’d give it to you…Jerry Garcia”.  Friends recieved at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral mass will be held Thurs. at 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following St. Mary’s Polish Cemetery.

 


Dr. Raymond G. Fasiczka

October 18, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Dr. Raymond G. Fasiczka PHD., 84, of Glassport died Sunday October 17, 2021. He is the son of the late George and Helen "Nellie" (Sopko) Fasiczka. He is survived by his beloved wife Carol (Lyons) Fasiczka; daughter Mary Pat Fasiczka; granddaughter Sarah Elizabeth Echaverria; great-grandchildren Lencie and Conrad; brother Ralph (Pat) Fasiczka; and sister Rosalie Faychak. Ray was a retired engineer with RGF Associates and was the owner/operator of Fuzzy's in Glassport. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday 10:30 am at Holy Angel's Church, 408 Baldwin Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15207.

 


Lorie D. Poston

October 07, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Lorie D. Poston, 87, of Glassport, died Oct. 6, 2021.  He is the son of the late Paul D. and Angela (Campbell) Poston and husband of the late MaryAnn (Dewar) Poston.  Lorie is surived by his sons Ed (Cathy) Poston, Tom (Vickie) Poston and Jim (Lisa) Poston; daughter Kathy (Danny) Montenary; sister Evelyn Coward; many grandchildren and great grandchildren and also nieces and nephews.  Lorie was retired from the Port Authority and was a member of the Glassport United Methodist Church and the Glassport Senior Citizens.  Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Mon. from 2 to 8.  A funeral service will be held Tues. 10:00 am at the funeral home.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Three Rivers Hospice; American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

 


Ronald J. Kirkwood

October 06, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Ronald J. Kirkwood, 73, of Glassport died Oct. 6, 2021.  He is the son of the late Harrison and Dorothy (Kass) Kirkwood and husband of the late Florence (Michalosky) Kirkwood.  He is survived by his son Chad (Cathy) Kirkwood; grandchildren Morgan, Sydney, Madison, Ethan, and Elyssa; great grandson Waylon; sister Deidre (the late Terry) Cleary; nephews Keith (Amy) DiMarco and Mike (Bre) Cleary and niece Tanis (Shaun) DiMarco. He was preceded in death by his son Ronald Scott Kirkwood.  Ron was retired from US Steel, Irvin Works and was a member of the Glassport United Methodist Church; American Legion; PNA and Club 22.  Friends will be received on Sun. from 2 to 8.  A funeral service will be held Mon. 10:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

 


Phyllis M. Carrick

October 04, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Phyllis M. Carrick, 88, of Glassport died Saturday October 2, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Zygmunt and Estelle Mularski. She was preceded in death by beloved husband Donald Carrick. She is survived by daughters Kathy (Lupe Ornelas) Carrick and Donna Adame; son John (Bill McDonald) Carrick; grandchildren April Adame, Kalley Adame, and Shawna (Sonny) Carapella; great-grandchildren Harry, Eli, Stella, and Ezra; sister Grace Vargo; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Cheryl Carrick and siblings Anthony, Ernie, Chris (Teenie), and Regis. Phyllis was a member of Christian Mothers, the Ladies Axillary and Queen of the Rosary Church. She also loved baking, cooking, and gardening.

 
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Madeline Burgman

September 03, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Madeline J. Burgman, 80, of Glassport, died Sept. 2, 2021.  She is the daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine Plesniak.  She is survived by her beloved husband Darrell Burgman; daughters Deborah Hvozdik, Nadine (Kerry) Ord and Loretta (Shawn) Fisher; grandchildren Justin Raible, Jason Godzin, Heather Godzin and Evan Fisher; great grandchildren Jeffrey R. Raible and Ivan Godzin.  She was preceded in death by her grandson Jeffrey L.  Raible and brother George Plesniak.  Friends received Wojciechwoski Funeral Home, Glassport on Tues. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral blessing will be held Wed. 10:00 am at the funeral home with Father Wagner.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.

 


Cheryl L. Hopkins

August 30, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Cheryl L. Hopkins, 61, of Glassport, died Aug. 27, 2021.  She is the daughter of the late Thomas and Lois "Toots" (Littleton) Marcus.  She is survived by her beloved husband Kevin Hopkins; sons Jonathan Hopkins, Jarred Hopkins and Jeffrey Hopkins; daughter Kimberly Hopkins; brother Thomas "Nehemiah" Marcus; sister Tiffany Prescott; brother-in-law Martin Hopkins.  She was preceded in death by her sister Terri Gorda.  Cheryl was an office manager for Primary Care East and a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish.  She loved to travel, which included trips to England, Italy, Ireland, Nashville and New York; loved going to the casino and frequently beat the odds on the scratch off tickets.  Cheryl was not only a friend to many but also a second mother to many more.

 
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Milton Cleary

August 23, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Milton A. Cleary, 91, of Glassport died Aug. 23, 2021.  He is the son of the late James and Belle Cleary and beloved husband of the late Eileen (Hays) Cleary.  Milton was retired from Westinghouse.  He is survived by his nephews Lance (Jenn) Tacik, Tim Brown, Bill Brown, David Hays, Timothy Hays and Brian Hays; nieces Launette (Craig) Tacik-Weber, Laurie Tacik, Leslie (Steve) Inskeep, Andrea Vojtko, Doris Protz and Eileen Hays and special friend Lorraine Fontanese.  A private funeral service will be held on Sat., Aug. 28, 2021.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Winnetta Svenungsen

August 19, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Winnetta A. Svenungsen, 70, of Port Vue, died Aug. 18, 2021.  She is the daughter of the late Sverve and Louise Svenungsen and beloved companion and fiance of Gary Bence.  She is survived by her daughters Shawna (Keith) Ribich and Ann (John) Wargo; son John (Melissa) DiCarlo; sister Donna (Ed) Stromberg; also grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Winnetta was preceded in death by her son Ronald Svenungsen.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, on Mon. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral mass will be held Tues. at 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Wojcicki.  

 


Joseph P. Reed

August 18, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Joseph Paul Reed, 51, of West Mifflin passed away Aug. 15, 2021 at home.  He was the son of the late James V. and Arlene Reed.  Joey will be greatly missed and remembered for his love of his family and friends.  Joey loved all living things from animals to bugs.  He wouldn’t harm a fly.  Next time you see a spider maybe you can be like Joe and let it go.  He loved seeing people happy, cookouts with his family, his nieces and nephews, frisbee and had a fascination with dragons.  He hated the cable company.  He had a great sense of humor and would often imitate Jim Carrey and the Jerky Boys.  If you needed help with anything he would try his best to fix it for you.  He was so kind and gentle.  Not loud or arrogant.  Sweet and generous. 

 
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Thomas Catanzaro

August 17, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Thomas P. Catanzaro, 87, of Glassport, died Aug. 17, 2021.  He is the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Sklopan) Catanzaro.  He is survived by his beloved wife Audrey (Kovac) Catanzaro; children Toni (Will) Brundage, Kim (Tony) Ruccio, Thomas (Sharon) Catanzaro and Sandy (John Samford) Catanzaro; grandchildren Nicole, Joseph, Trisha, Shawn, Brittany, Billy and McKayla; step grandchildren Dane, Angie and Sam; great grandchildren Payton, Layla, Niyah, Bailee, River, Caleb, Greyson and Lincoln;  and sister Mercedes Catanzaro.

 
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Joanne Prusko

August 10, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joanne Prusko, 78, of Glassport died Sunday August 8, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (Michaelson) Prusko. She is survived by her nephew Pete (Lisa) Prusko and niece Andrea Prusko. She was preceded in death by brother Thomas Prusko. Joanne grew up in Glassport and lived there for most of her life.  She graduated from Case Western with a Masters in Public Health and Nutrition and spent her career serving in the interest of public health, working for the Indian Health Service on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation in South Dakota, and later for the state of Pennsylvania. Joanne really enjoyed travelling, going as far away as Australia and New Zealand.  She was an avid bowler, bowling with a group at Lokay Lanes.  She equally enjoyed duckpin bowling at Glassport Lanes.  She lived in the moment and always had a positive attitude and a smile.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Friends will be recieved Thursday 3-7pm at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held Friday 12pm at Queen of the Rosary Church. Interment following Calvary Cemetery, Port Vue.