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Cecelia Maier

February 24, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Cecelia Maier, 91, of Murrysville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023.  She was born, November 22, 1931 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Tarasovic) Boldy.  Cecelia was a member of the Assembly of God Church, Monroeville.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Maier; brothers, Vincent (Louise) Boldy, Francis (Dorothy) Boldy; sister, Gabriella (Anton) Janosek; and grandson, Samuel Eldred.  She is survived by her son, Tim Maier and his wife, Karen; daughter, Patti Eldred; brother, William Boldy (and the late Mildred Boldy); sister, Henrietta (Francis) Popyack; loving grandmother to, Adam (Daphnna) Eldred, Leah Jimenez, Robert (Haley) Maier, Jenna Eldred, Daniel (Gianna) Maier, Nathaniel Eldred; and 11 great-grandchildren; 4 nieces and nephews, Deb (Jack) Vozel, Bill Boldy, Beth (Vince) Mignogna, and Denise (the late Nathan) Janosek.  Friends will be received from 2-7 p.m. Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  A funeral service will take place Monday in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m.  Interment will follow in Allegheny County Memorial Park, Allison Park, PA.  Donations may be made to Sheep Inc. Health Care Center, 11817 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA  15235 in memory of Cecelia.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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James T. Lord

February 23, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

James T. Lord, 94 of North Versailles died February 23, 2023 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon. He was born June 16, 1928 in Buena Vista, Pa., a son of the late William and Susana Heholt Lord. Jim was a member of Miller United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by U.S. Steel , National Tube Works. He enjoyed crafts, fishing and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife Phyliss, a brother, William Lord, and a sister Alfertia Koyp. He is survived by a nephew Paul Koyp. Visitation will take place Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday 11a.m. -1 p.m. with a service to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Monday at 9 a.m. at the Mt Vernon Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Ciro J. Venturini

February 22, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Ciro J. Venturini, age 88 of White Oak, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  Born August 10, 1934 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Pio and Virginia (Banchig) Venturini.  A master bricklayer and talented craftsman and member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela of Merici Church, Ciro, or "PopPop" as he was known to his dear grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was an active man.  He enjoyed socializing at his favorite clubs: the 11th. Ward Club in McKeesport, CFU Lodge #146 in Versailles, and the BOP Elks # 872 and VFW Post # 5887, both in Ridgeway near his camp: "Camp Booze and Snooze."  At those locales, he'd knock back a few Millers, a.k.a. "Road Pops."   Ciro was also an avid hunter and fisherman, stalking his quarry of deer, elk, moose, and caribou and fishing for walleyes and salmon all throughout North America.  Ciro met his wife Irene (Morosko) Venturini at a polka dance at St. Mary’s on Versailles Ave. She passed away on July 22, 2021 after 67 years of marriage.  From there, they were able to travel the world, tracing her roots in Slovakia and his own family tree back to Azzida and Antro, Italy.  His last words were of happily being with his bride again. Ciro was also an accomplished cook, proud of his specialties of polenta, chili, and hot sausage, always followed up by a fondness of sweets.

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Jenille C. Lillie

February 22, 2023 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Jenille Christine, “Chic” (Michel) Lillie, 70 of Clairton, formerly of McKeesport and Port Vue, passed away on Tuesday, February 21^st, 2023, at McKeesport Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 4^th, 1953, to Barbara (King) Michel Trollinger and the late Alfred Michel. Jenille was the loving wife of 17 years to the late Burnham L. Lillie. She is survived by daughters Stephanie (Michael) Morris of Union City and Zofia (Richard) Lattanzi of Clairton, as well as sons Shawn Link of Pittsburgh, Charles Barry of Clairton, Matthew (Rebecca) Barry of Corry, and stepchildren Burnie Lillie, Brandon Lindstrom, Kristy Murray, Jessica Goodrich, and Carrie Rigby. She is further survived by brother Raymond (Karen) Michel and sisters Sharon McGuire and Donna Michel. Additional survivors include grandchildren Elias, Issac, McKenna, LaKota, Logan, Tyler, Brooke, Ayla, Zyra, Tessa, Gabe, Nathan, Conner, Corey, and numerous step-grandchildren. Further survivors include great-grandchildren Jayden, Aurora, Elowen, and Neveah, as well as a multitude of nieces and nephews. Jenille was preceded in death by her husband Burnham, her father Alfred, daughter Jessica C. Montgomery, and brothers Gary, James, and Donald Michel. Her love for interior decorating and bringing happiness to those around her will be remembered fondly by her family. She enjoyed crafting centerpieces, making quilts, gardening, baking, fishing, and shopping. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, February 25^th, 2023, from 2-5 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral home directly following the visitation at 5 P.M. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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Larry Padgett

February 22, 2023 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Larry Padgett, age 63, of Monroeville, died February 13, 2023, at UPMC East. Born March 31, 1959, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late David Brooks and Ida Ruth Lombardo.
Larry worked in many different positions until his health would no longer permit him to perform. He was a member of Community Life of McKeesport. Larry enjoyed metal detecting and finding coins for his collection, walking, and poking fun at politics. He always believed in family togetherness and will always be remembered for taking and sharing family photos.

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Anthony C. "Carly" Giannandrea

February 21, 2023 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Anthony C. “Carly” Giannandrea, age 80, of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport on January 25, 1943, he was the son of the late Carl and Josephine (Magrosky) Giannandrea. He worked at Westinghouse in maintenance, where he served as a steward, and then at Electric Motor Services in Finleyville as a motor repairman. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He is the husband of Michaeleene (Evagues) Giannandrea for 35 years; father of Dedra (Aaron Freedom) Hoskowicz of Mt. Vernon; grandfather of Kamryn and Kaitlyn Hoskowicz; son-in-law of Eleanor Duche of West Mifflin; brother of Kathy (late Bob) Boor of Glassport and the late Mark Giannandrea; brother-in-law of Leonard (Joanne) Evagues of Duquesne, Alicia (Brian) Ziemke of Mt. Vernon and Pamela Markovich of Mt. Vernon. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Eugene W. Gould

February 21, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Eugene W. Gould, age 87 of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Whitehall.  Born May 4, 1935 in Seattle, WA, he was a son of the late Eugene and Margaret (Ellis) Gould.  A member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport and a department manager for WalMart for many years, he was a US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War.  Eugene is survived by his wife of 51 years Patricia (Young) Gould; his children John (Jennifer) Gould of Commerce, GA, Theresa (Tim) Skelly of Fayetteville, NC, Stephanie Pollock (Jonathan) of McKeesport, and Frank Gould of McKeesport; his son-in-law Michael; his grandchildren Zamblen Krisciunas, Sebastian, Bella, Jackson and Spencer Gould, Tristin Skelly, Christine (Will) and Kimberly (Alec) Lopiccolo, and Tim Cooke, his great-granddaughter Zoey; his sister Helen Neff; his brothers Del (Patty) and David O'Connell and Dennis (Janette) Gould; and also nieces and nephews. 

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Katherine "Kay" A. (Kercell) Pack

February 21, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Katherine “Kay” (Kercell) Pack, age 100 of Greenock, died Monday, February 20, 2023 in John J. Kane Regional Center, McKeesport.  Born October 16, 1922 in Creslo, she was a daughter of the late Evan and Amelia (Thomas) Kercell.  Kay worked for the former Sabin China, A.B. Murray Co., and Macy’s and was always active as a volunteer and good friend.  She is a member of CFU Lodge # 146 of Versailles, and its Ladies' and Pensioneers’ Clubs.  Widow of James A. Pack, who died May 12, 1988, she was also preceded in death by her brothers George (Frances) and Edward (Doris) Kercell.  Kay  is survived by her sister Josie Kercell and her brother William Kercell; her nieces Linda Mennen and Beth Ann Fechusak; her nephews Kevin, David, and Steven Kercell; as well as many great nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews. 

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Veronica H. Bodnar

February 21, 2023 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Veronica H. Bodnar, age 79, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Riverside Care Center. Born in McKeesport on December 22, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Rusnak) Bodnar. She was a member  of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church, enjoyed going to bingos, and loved her dog “Jake.” She is predeceased by all of her brothers and sisters and is survived by nieces and nephews. A Committal Service will be held at Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin, on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 12:00 Noon, with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Penny A. Naspinsky

February 21, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Penny A. Naspinsky, age 75, of West Mifflin, died February 19, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born February 9, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Robert Strawn and Elsie (Kauffmann) Adams and the wife of the late Casimer A. Naspinsky.
Penny was a retired administrative assistant and worked for many Pittsburgh-based law firms. She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church. Penny loved to express herself through the art of coloring.

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James E. Pietraszewski

February 21, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

James E. Pietraszewski, age 87, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a janitor from Western Center in Canonsburg and was a former process technician at Westinghouse and KRW in Madison. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross, St. Clare in Clairton, and a life member of Blaine Hill and Jefferson 885 volunteer fire companies. He liked music, cooking family recipes, and looked forward to joining his wife Susan in Heaven. Born July 23, 1935, in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late John and Helen (Hoinacka) Pietraszewski and husband of the late Susan M. (Livingston) Pietraszewski. He is survived by daughters, Marie T. Pietraszewski of Ross Twp. and Nancy B. (David) Kurutz of Dawson; grandson William James (Marissa Harris) Kurutz of Dawson; sisters-in-law, Lucy Pietershanski, Mary Anne (Orrin) Butterfield and Clare (the late Frank) Pokorny; brothers-in-law, Clifford (Marcia), John (Roseann) and Richard (Patti) Livingston; also, numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by siblings, Sue Similo, William Pietershanski, Martha Pietraszewski, John Pietraszewski and Helen Cerminara. No visitation or services are planned. A combined Celebration of Life for Jim and Sue is being planned for late spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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George Vuckovich

February 21, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

George Vuckovich, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023. He was born April 29, 1934 in Clairton and was the son of the late Gajo and Mary (Dobrich) Vuckovich.  He was the husband of the late Marcella "Marcy" (Lowicki) Vuckovich, who passed away March 12, 2019. George was a member of Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Pleasant Hills, a member of the former St. Mary Serbian Orthodox Church in Clairton and also, attended St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. He worked for over 40 years in the tool and dye department of Fisher Body for General Motors.   He was an avid reader, enjoyed a good glass of red wine and absolutely loved playing Solitaire on the computer.  He also loved to watch movies and shows on the hallmark channel.  He will be greatly missed.

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Adrasto George Casoni, Sr.

February 21, 2023 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Adrasto "Poor George" Casoni, Sr., 68, of Sutersville, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 6, 1954 in West Newton and was the son of Janet (Nuttall) Vargo of North Charleroi, Carol Casoni of Sutersville and the late Adrasto "June Bug" Casoni, Jr. George was the Proprietor of George's Auto Service and Partner of Casoni Bowling Lanes in Sutersville. He was a member of the WMBU, Sutersville Moose, Sutersville Fire Co and the Buena Vista Fire Hall. George was a former member of the West Newton Sportsmen's Club and the Sutersville Council. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and boating. He had a great sense of humor and was well known for his BBQ and Beef Sticks. His house and garage were a local hang out where food and drink were always available.

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Louis J. Knapp

February 20, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Louis J. Knapp, 93, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born March 10, 1929 in North Braddock a son of the late Louis W. and Mary (Vercelli) Knapp. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Dolores J. Knapp, and brother William Knapp. Louis was a Navy veteran and a member of Plum Creek Masonic Lodge #799. He was an outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at his camp. He loved his family and spending time with them was important to him. Louis is survived by his children Linda L. (Domenico) DeMarco and Dean A. Knapp; grandchildren Dina (Luigi) Tommasino, Jamie (Michael) Chiappetta, and Loren (Nick) Buchheit; great grandchildren Marco, Serena, Luca, and Lainy; his brother Donald Knapp; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Those wishing can donate to Shriners Hospitals for Children, https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/giving. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Roseltha "Rose" Leech

February 20, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Roseltha "Rose" Leech, age 95, of McKeesport, died February 19, 2023, at home. Born May 5, 1927, in Versailles Borough, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Esther (Spalding) Sullivan and the wife of the late Clyde Leech, Jr. for over 40 years.

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