March 16, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Judith Lynn "Judy" D'Appollonio, 84, of Port Vue, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born September 18, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Salvatore "Sam" and Corrine "Helen" (Doratio) DePiero. Judy worked many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant for US Homecare, Forbes Hospital and Kane Regional. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ in Glassport and later in Monongahela.
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March 16, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dane Robert Longanecker age 64 of White Oak, PA passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024, surrounded by family. Beloved father of Patrick(Crystal) and Christine and grandfather of Alyssa, Taylor, and Grayson. Brother of Mark (Sandy) and Todd (Darla), sister-in-law Michelle, and his nephew Robby. Dane is also survived by the mother of his children, Josie Ryan, and many friends and family. Dane was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred Reifer Longanecker. Dane held many titles throughout his life, but his favorite role was being both a father and a “pap pap”. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family, and adored his children and grandchildren. Dane had a 40 year career in car sales and loved music, golf, and playing the guitar. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com. A celebration of life will be held May 11th at the Seneca Pavilion at Indian Lake Park in North Huntingdon, PA. Please check back on the website for the time to be announced.
March 15, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
John “Jack” Edward Donnelly, age 78, of McKeesport, PA, died on March 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born in McKeesport on August 29, 1945, and is the son of the late Harry J. and Dorothy Marie Finger Donnelly.
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March 15, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lois M. Martin, 102, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away on March 3, 2024 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Born in Boston, Pennsylvania on June 16, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Martin K. and Mary Alice Frederick (nee Spiker). Her husband, Jack E. Martin, preceded her in death in 1999. Lois attended schools in Versailles and McKeesport before working for Brenner Photo Supply in McKeesport. She also received photography training at the Eastman Kodak Company located in Rochester, New York. Lois enjoyed backyard bird watching, gardening, and delighting in her flowering dogwood trees. She also loved to dabble in several crafts. Lois would often send her creations to family members who never knew what they would find in the boxes, but never doubted they were made from and sent with her unconditional love.
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March 15, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Eleanor Marie Konick Pelletier Zic of Scottdale, formerly of White Oak, passed peacefully on March 12, 2024. Born in Farrell, PA March 31, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Barbara Krivach Konick. She was the wife of Frank N. Zic. She was a member of the St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park. She graduated from the Rankin School System in 1953. She was employed by Jaison’s in McKeesport and was a private secretary to a Vice-President of Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh. Past member of Mount Vernon AARP and the National AARP. Member and Tour Director of the Elizabeth Twp. Senior Citizens, member of the Croatian Lodge #146, member and kitchen chairperson of the Pensioner’s Club, and member of the Renzie Park Seniors, Boston Commons Life Span, and participated in the UPMC “Center for Healthy Aging” program. Co-owner of the E-Z Needlecraft Shop in Boston. A longtime member of the American Sewing Guild. Performed many charitable works for the Cancer Society, Kane Hospital in McKeesport, the Norman Schwarzkopf Child Center in Florida, and the Peace Lutheran Church in Greenock. She did dedicated work with the Elizabeth Twp. Meals on Wheels, where she worked in the kitchen, delivered meals, and contributed much of her handiwork to her clients. She enjoyed working with the computer.
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March 15, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John J. Andrejchak, age 82, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. John was one of four children of John Andrejchak of Slovakia and Mary (Lenart) Andrejchak of West Mifflin. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Richard, of Dravosburg. John was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish in Elizabeth Twp. He was employed his entire life int eh steel and coke industry, first at J&L Steel, then later LTV Steel. John lived a quiet and family-centered life. He was a model Lionel train collector and loved sharing his displays with his grandchildren, Anastasia Andrejchak and Maryn Hilliard, and his great-nephews, Josh and Michael Muehlbauer, and great-niece, Georgia Smith. John enjoyed 1950s music – the oldies – and the years spent at family camp in Slippery Rock. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pauline (Naperatz) Andrejchak; son, Scott Andrejchak of Penn Hills and daughter, Lisa Andrejchak of Elizabeth Twp.; sisters, Mary Agnes Sakanich and Audrey Jukubovics; nieces, Melanie Naperatz Muehlbauer and Anita Jakubovics Smith; and nephews, Duane Sakanich, Jim Sakanich, Ricky Andrejchak, Jeff Andrejchak and Joey Naperatz. A special thank you to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, especially Tracey and Tela, and Dr. Richard Toth for their loving care and support. Per John’s request, visitation, blessing and burial were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 15, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gerald A. Reese, Jr., age 67 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Jefferson Hospital. Born February 1, 1957 in Washington, PA, he was a son of the late Gerald A. Reese, Sr. and Bonnie (Leichty) Reese. Gerald worked as an electronics technician for ManMarc, LLC of North Versailles and more recently with Dollar General. He will be remembered as a kind, caring, and spiritual man. In his spare time, he was an avid reader and outdoorsman, who preferred muzzle loaded firearms to do his hunting. He is survived by his siblings Gayle (David) Thomas of Pittsburgh, Brian (Melissa) Reese of Brownsville, and Eric (Sharon) Reese of Forward Twp.; and also his niece and nephews: Jeffrey, Matthew, Mallory, Shawn, and Evan. Besides his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his niece April.
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March 14, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Kenneth C. Pennell, age 60, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at home. He enjoyed hanging out with family, especially at family gatherings. Born June 8, 1963, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Robert D. Pennell Sr. and the late Zenona C. "Nonie" (McKown) Pennell. He is survived by his life partner, Sharon McLellan; daughter, Stormy (Shawn Torrance) Gower of Perryopolis; sons, Dusty (Abie Hardin) Gaydos of Elizabeth, Eric (Sam) McLellan of Glassport and Kelland McLellan of McKeesport; numerous grandchildren; sisters, Julie (Mark) Kallok of Donora and Bobbi (Vincent) Lucot of Glassport; brothers, Daniel (Jeanie) Pennell of Perryopolis, James Pennell of Culpepper, VA, Thomas (Liz) Pennell of Elizabeth Twp., Donald (Eileen) Pennell of Elizabeth Twp., Robert (Deborah) Pennell Jr. of Dunbar and William (Tina) Pennell of Lincoln Borough; uncle, Ronald McKown of Elizabeth; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Marc McLellan; granddaughter, Emmaline Claire Gower; and sisters, Geraldine Brown and Elizabeth "Betty Kay" Pennell. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 3 PM until the time of service at 6 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. A graveside committal service will take place on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 1 PM at the International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Elk Garden, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to the GoFundMe/Kenny Pennell Funeral Fund. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
March 14, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Wilhelmina E. “Nina” Trappen, age 84, of McKeesport, formerly of Whitehall, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at The Palms of McKeesport. Born in Bunola, PA, on January 15, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha (Jenkins) Crocci. She was a retired sales clerk at Kaufmann’s in Pittsburgh with 25 years service. She was of the Catholic Faith, loved to sew, feed the animals, do needlepoint and canning.
Nina was the wife of the late Edward G. Trappen Jr.; mother of the late Matthew Trappen; sister of Martha (late John) Lowry of Ohio; and sister-in-law of Barbara (late Jm) Kubes of West Mifflin. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Jane (late Albert) Niedermeyer, Gerry (late George) Rusnak, John (late Judy) Crocci, Patricia (late Edward) Gibbons, Josephine Solada, Francis McClellan, Cecelia, Jack McClellan and Gaylord Crocci. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews and her niece and caregiver, Eleanor and Martin Steimer.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Funeral Service will take place in the Funeral Home on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Thomas Dansak, officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park.
March 14, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Maria Julieanna Nemeth, age 85, of Port Vue, PA died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was born in Budapest, Hungary on December 12, 1938 and is the daughter of the late Zoltan and Cornellia Nellie Nagy Tomcsanyi. Maria was the wife of the late Geza Nemeth.
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March 14, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
David Allen Egenlauf, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on March 13, 2024. He was born in White Oak on October 15, 1957, to the late Herman and Lena McGarrity Egenlauf.
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March 14, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Randi L. Jarrett, age 66 of North Versailles died March 14, 2024 at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born January 13, 1958 in Mckeesport, a son of Caroline and the late Donald Jarrett. Randi was a graduate of East Allegheny High School and a member of the Miller United Methodist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dennis and James. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Terry. There will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 14, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Patricia A. Sivak, age 85, of North Versailles, formerly of Port Vue, died peacefully at home on March 13, 2024. Born October 12, 1938, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Viola (Lineburg) Marcinko and loving wife of 58 years to the late James Sivak.
Her life was marked by a deep faith as a devoted member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Catholic Church, and the former St Stephen Church and St. Joseph Church. Engaging with her community, Pat was involved in various clubs, including the Port Vue Women's Club, Port Vue Seniors, the McKeesport Hospital Auxiliary, the St. Stephen's Christian Mothers and Rosary groups. She participated in many card clubs. Pat enjoyed and had special talents in cooking, baking, gardening, and crafting. She also was a Pittsburgh Steelers season ticket holder for many years and enjoyed attending games with her family. In addition to caring for her family, she held a variety of secretarial positions throughout her life, including US Steel, Port Vue Borough, and a local shipping company.
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March 13, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Daniel E. Taylor, age 74, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Paramount Senior Living - South Hills. He retired after more than 35 years as an iron worker for Iron Workers Local No. 3 in Pittsburgh and was also an avid farmer. He graduated from California University, where he received a wrestling scholarship. Born February 28, 1950 in New Eagle, he was a son of the late Donald Earl and Anna Marie (Bendel) Taylor. He is survived by his long-time companion, Kathy J. Curry of West Elizabeth; siblings, Christine (Mike) Barber of Salem, OR, Tim (Robin) Taylor of Sorento, FL, Jeff "JD" (Karen) Taylor of Monessen, Duane (Jeanie) Taylor of Eighty-Four and Bill "BJ" (Chrissy) Taylor of Carroll Twp.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Les Taylor. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, March 17, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Jefferson Hills. The family requests those attending the visitation and funeral to wear casual attire, which is what Daniel would have wanted. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 13, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Bonnie Estochin, age 76, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Clairton, passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born on August 21, 1947, a daughter of the late George and Alfreda Churchfield. Bonnie was a member of church and was employed as a caregiver. She enjoyed trips to the casino and playing bingo. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Albert Estochin Sr., son Albert Estochin Jr., and boyfriend Bill DeMeri. She is survived by her daughter Tracey Kostovny (Tom), brother Lawrence Churchfield, step-children Donna, George (Samantha), and Kimberly (John), daughter-in-law Angela Kudrec, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
