January 31, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Elaine M. (Comer-Powell) Suranovich, 79, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born July 27, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth "Betty" (O'Rourke) Comer. She was the wife of the late Steven Suranovich, Sr., who passed away October 10, 2005. Elaine was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Patrick Worship Site and a former member of Sts. Joachim and Ann Church, St. Eugene (the former St. Mark Church) in Liberty Boro. She worked for many years as a medical secretary for Health America. Elaine was a very religious person and loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
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January 31, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Betty J. Removchik, age 86 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her home. She was born in McKeesport on May 3, 1937, a daughter of the late James and Mildred Hillwig. Betty was a member of Prayer Time Cathedral in White Oak. She enjoyed ceramics, traveling with her beloved husband, Robert, and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Wesley. She is survived by her husband Robert T, sons Robert Removchik and Randy (Stacy) Removchik, daughters Deborah Rice Johnson (Blair), Renee Smith (Chuck), grandchildren Katie Removchik, Alyssa Cordera (Myka), Tracy Rice, Kristi Rice, Kenley Johnson, Aiden Johnson, Haley Kunkle (Gage), and Hunter Smith, great grandchildren Jovi, Jaide, Emmah, Spencer, and Fraya. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA, on Friday, February 2, from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be at the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 1PM with interment to follow at Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Prayer Time Cathedral and Forbes Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
January 31, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Franklin "Butch" Edward Heath, Jr., age 79, of McKeesport, died January 27, 2024, at the Reformed Presbyterian Home. Born December 7, 1944, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Franklin Sr. and Edith (Rishell) Heath.
Franklin joined the Job Corps and was stationed in Bar Harbor, Maine, to work in the Forestry Division. After returning to the McKeesport area for a while, he moved to San Antonio, Texas and eventually moving back to his hometown. He was employed by Dennys in West Mifflin for almost 25 years. Franklin enjoyed watching a wide variety of movies, especially Westerns and Horror. He also liked listening to country and jazz music.
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January 30, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Marlene Louise Cavallaro, of McKeesport, PA, died on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born in Port Vue, PA on July 23, 1937 and was the daughter of the late Albert G. and Louise E. Friedhofer Kropp. She was the wife of the late Joseph Cavallaro.
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January 30, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Glen David Schroeder, age 64 of McKeesport and formerly of Oshkosh, WI, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at home. Born September 18, 1959 in Oshkosh, WI, he was the son of the late Ralph G. and Donna Jean (Wiatrowski) Schroeder. A retiree and Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Glen is survived by his children Cassie, Edwin (Mandy), and Joseph Schroeder; his granddaughter Zina Schroeder; his sisters Cindy (Frank) Frye, Christine Hafemeister, and Sheila (Greg) Frank; and also nieces and nephews.
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January 30, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Timothy William Dougherty, age 50, of White Oak, PA, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born in Sacramento, CA on May 14, 1973 and is the son of Scarlet A. Cornelius Dougherty of White Oak, PA and the late William P. Dougherty, who died on April 18, 2022.
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January 30, 2024 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
January 29, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James Edward Barrickman Jr., age 81, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at home. A 1960 Thomas Jefferson High School graduate and member of Elrama Community Church, he retired as a superintendent for Dick Corporation. He was a lifetime member of the West Elizabeth and Elrama volunteer fire companies, Elrama Sportsmen's Club, and Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth and Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. Born March 4, 1942 in Jefferson Hills, he was a son of the late James Edward Barrickman Sr. and the late Mary (Wray) Barrickman. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Ann (Pickering) Barrickman; daughter, Kay Lynn (Gary) Miller of Elizabeth; son, James Edward (Robin) Barrickman III of Pasadena, MD; grandchildren, Christina M. (Donald) Blank of Elizabeth, Melissa K. Barrickman of Nashville, TN, John (Ann) Howard of Elizabeth, Lindsey Howard of South Hills, James Edward Barrickman IV of Las Vegas and Ana W. Barrickman of Elizabeth; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Owen Howard, and Abigail, Gabrielle and Chloe Blank; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Kay A. Curry and Eva Weber. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Hal Dangel officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
January 29, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Daihl Woodring, 82, of Belle Vernon, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born December 28, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leroy and Martha (Daihl) Woodring. Richard was a Pennsylvania Licensed Insurance Agent and worked for Szeiler and Associates. Woody also enjoyed hunting and fishing, Penn State and Steelers football games, as well as other Pittsburgh sports. But he always said that "the Pirates were just a Farm Team for the New York Yankees!"
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January 29, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Virginia Marie Judy, age 90, of McKeesport (Christy Park), passed away on January 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Emily (Jungo) Teti, and the wife of the late Robert L. Judy.
Virginia was a caring housewife who raised five sons and took care of her aging parents until their death. After her husband Robert became ill, she went back to work performing clerical and word processing duties for various companies. She finished her career at Chubb. She was a devote Catholic who attended St. Perpetua Church (now St. Patrick Church) in Christy Park. In addition to being a member of the church, she was President of the Christian Mothers' Association, a member of the Palonese Club and Christy Park Seniors. She enjoyed playing bingo, line dancing, playing cards, and visiting the casino to play her favorite slot machines. She cherished her time with family, especially time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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January 29, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Roy E. Potersnak, age 94, a lifelong resident of Port Vue, died on January 27, 2024. Born September 13, 1929, in Port Vue, he was the son of the late Ed and Elizabeth (Walko) Potersnak and the husband of the late Dolores (Szymarek) Potersnak.
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January 29, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Gary Lee Frum, age 72, of McKeesport, died on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on December 5, 1951 and was the son of the late Vinson and Helen Shaw Frum. He was the husband of the late Joyce E. Eckersberg Frum, who died on April 14, 2015. After proudly serving in the United States Army, Gary was employed at U.S. Steel, Youghiogheny Country Club, and Book Country Clearing House.
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January 29, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth A. “Liz” (DiVencenzo) Koch, 75, of Blythedale, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born on February 4, 1948. She was the devoted daughter of the late Anna DiVincenzo. She graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School and started a lifelong career in the medical field. She began her career working front desk for Dr. William F. Ryckman, Family Medicine in Sutersville, PA, in 1992 she moved on to work for Hematology and Oncology Associates doing front desk and billing, then finally found her favorite workplace in 2002 with Dr. Robert N Mitro, D.O. and partners at Associates In Kidney Disease & Hypertension, which later became P.I.N.E. and her place of retirement. She excelled in her career and built lifelong friendships with her coworkers along the way, many of which became family to her. She was a proud Italian and adored her small home in Blythedale where she loved cooking out and having picnics with family and friends under the grapevine pergola in her yard. She was lovingly referred to as a “crazy” cat lady and adored and spoiled her cats Girly and Toby.
She is survived by her lifelong partner, Norman Paul Manzini of New Eagle, family-friend, Veta Gallingane(daughters Avah and Emmah) of Blythedale, best friend, Deanna Hodge of Pittsburgh, Cousins, Herman Spinelli of Greensburg, Ron Spinelli of Elizabeth Township and Pam (Spinelli) Hasley of Elizabeth Township, and countless work friends who loved her beyond measure. She was proceeded in death by her Grandfather, Nicola DiVincenzo, Grandmother, Filomena(DiClaudio) DiVincenzo and her very closest aunt and uncle, Herman and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Spinelli who she lovingly referred to as daddy and mommie.
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January 27, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Joshua C. Billingsley, age 45, of Port Vue, died on January 26
th, 2024, at his home. Born April 13
th, 1978, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Ted Billingsley and Debra (Bogden) Billingsley Lockridge.
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January 27, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Louis Anthony Campano IV, 21, passed away on January 25, 2024. Born on January 21, 2003, Louie was the son of Louis (Tricia) Campano III and Rebecca Campano ("Coach Frank" Cortazzo). In addition to his parents, Louie is survived by his brothers, Damon and Mason Campano; stepbrother, Julian Webber; bonus siblings, Frankie Cortazzo, Angelina Cortazzo and Faith Hresko; Grandparents, Louis (Tracey) Campano, Jr., Dean (Brenda) Gasky and Susan (Chuck) Readel; aunts, Amy (Pat) Fonner, Nina (Rich) Toomey, Theresa Campano and Aliya Campano; uncles, Russ Gasky and Tom Gasky; great-grandma, Liz Sacco; cousins, Christopher, Ricky, Deanna, Paige, Ellis, Brendan, Timmy, Jayden, Niko, Dominica, Johnny, Cole, Liam, Easton and Roman. Louie was preceded in death by his three favorite people; Uncle Dominic Campano, Uncle Rick Ingram and Aunt Threasa McIntosh, who undoubtedly were the first to greet him.
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