December 07, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Harry P. Bruno, age 79 of North Huntingdon died peacefully December 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 4, 1944 in Adderly Pa, a son of the late Cheno and Frances Bolk Bruno. Harry was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Strick Corporation as a trailer salesman for over 35 years. He was a loving grandfather, devoted to his family. He was a veteran of Vietnam having proudly served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Tucci Bruno. He is survived by one son, Jeffrey, one daughter Kim Heflin, a sister Lorraine Pollock, 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Anthony Madison, Jacquelyn, and Mikayla, significant other Diane Holder, and his extended Tucci family. Friends will be received Sunday 1-7 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon, Pa. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
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December 07, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Glenn C. McKeown, 98, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Greenock, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at home. He was born November 9, 1925 in Gratztown, and was the son of the late James Daniel and Nora Bell (Sterner) McKeown. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Maurer) McKeown who passed away February 17, 2020. He was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church since 1958 and was a retired Craneman for US Steel National Tube Works. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1943.
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December 07, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Karson David Kasiorek, 11 years and 7 months, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Sunday, November 26, 2023 with his Mom and Dad by his side. He was born on April 26, 2012 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, the son of David Joseph Kasiorek, Sr. and Carrie Ann Anderson.
In life, Karson, was a true Warrior, we feel so honored and truly blessed to be his family. As a lifelong resident of Elizabeth Township, he developed an abundance of special relationships with young and old alike and became an inspiration to so many. He received special loving attention from our Buena Vista Fireman and our Elizabeth Township Police. Karson was a cat lover but always enjoyed a visit from our K9 team, he appreciated how disciplined and kind they are. (He used to joke that their paycheck was in bones). Karson was in the 6th grade at EFMS. A majority of his time was spent doing home schooling where he built the most special relationship with his dedicated teacher Mrs. Tara Gluscic, who stuck by our side since first grade. She became family to all of us and was so incredibly loved by Karson. He loved all things science, nature, and Lego. From a very young age, he enjoyed taking walks with his parents along the river, to a special waterfall along the Yough River Trail. He had a keen interest in gardening and horticulture in general, specifically herbs (his favorite to grow and smell was Basil) and their healing properties. He absorbed so much, always learning and often becoming the teacher himself. He loved sharing fun facts and had a special way of explaining his observations to the very finest of details, one of his many super powers. He was an avid gamer, he loved playing with his brother and Dad, and enjoyed playing Spider Man on the PS5, most recently. Through the years he accumulated quite the gemstone collection and enjoyed collecting shark teeth and other artifacts. Karson was quite a prankster and enjoyed laughter, his personality made it contagious, lightening the serious situations he faced. His favorite pastime was to share silly jokes. Many of them "Dad" jokes. He taught us all how to fight and look at the bright side of things in the face of adversity. He leaves behind a legacy of joy, laughter, gentleness, and pure love. Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle: be patient, bearing with one another in love.
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December 06, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Minervia Fowler, age 79, of McKeesport, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born in Ridgewood, AL on September 15, 1944 and is the daughter of the late Jullian and Daisy Mae Portis Moody. She retired as a nurse’s aide in 2004. Minervia was a very faithful person, who enjoyed engaging in her Jehovah Witness ministry. She would write letters, preach, and read the Bible. She was also very passionate about cooking.
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December 06, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Roy O. Steele, age 58, of McKeesport, died December 2, 2023. Born August 10, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Roy O. Steele and Rose Marie (Ross) Steele.
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December 06, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Alma J. Smay, age 94 and formerly of Cresson, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in LGAR Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Turtle Creek. Born August 26, 1929 in Cresson, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Kathleen (Rudolph) Smay. A retired secretary for the Butteric Pattern Co. of Altoona, Alma was also preceded in death by her siblings, Betty Lou Shay and Merle T. Smay. She is survived by her nieces and nephews and their families: Bonnie Baker, Kitty Shay-Lenart, Bill Shay, and Wayne, Chris, Carl, Mark, Charlotte, and Gene Smay.
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December 06, 2023 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Eugene R. Liebel, Sr., 85, of Glassport died Dec. 5,2023. He is the son of the late Herbert and Clara Liebel. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mildred (Wilson) Liebel; children Mary Ann (Craig) Myers, Eugene (Debbie) Liebel, Jr., Mike (Kate) Liebel, Brenda (Chris) Heater and Brian (Tori) Liebel; also 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Eugene was retired from Copperweld as well as Duquesne University. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home Glassport on Fri., Dec. 8, from 1 to 5. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics.
December 06, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jacob W. “Jake” Strang, age 28, of Dravosburg, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at home. Born in Pittsburgh on April 26, 1995, he is the son of Debra (Hazel) Phifer of West Mifflin and the late Paul Strang. He worked as a meat cutter, loved to travel, play golf, boating and rafting. He also enjoyed online gambling and going to the casino. He is survived by his mother; was the brother of the late Desiree Shilllingburg; uncle of Hayley (Tim) Gaskill, Mark Shillingburg, Ryder Shillingburg and Alexandra Hvasta; great nieces and nephews; nephew of Bill Strang of West Mifflin, Dan (Kathy) Strang of Munhall and Lloyd Strang. He is also survived by his godmother, Karla Bottomley. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 4-8 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, where Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. during the visitation.
December 06, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Jessica M. Zilich, age 43, of McKeesport, died December 1, 2023. Born April 24, 1980, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Nancy (Rodman) Zilich and the wife of Richard A. "Rick" Mack.
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December 05, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Cheryl Ann Puglin, age 66, of Port Vue, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born in Uniontown on February 13, 1957 and is the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Elizabeth Roberts Flanigan. Cheryl was an owner/operator alongside her father at the snack bar at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin for over 20 years. Her favorite pastime was bowling, and she was a longtime member of the Blind Bowlers Association. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.
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December 05, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gregory Swank, age 66 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 23, 1957 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Glenn A. and Loretta (Stanchik) Swank. A member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Eugene Site and a member of the V.F.W. Post of Irwin, an avid Steelers fan and a talented musician and fix-it man, and was always available for family and friends. Greg retired from Durabond Steel and also worked at Camp Hill & Erasteel for 25 years. Greg is survived by his wife of 34 years, Deborah (Milice) Swank; his children Michael (Sara) Swank, Alexi Jean (Brandon) Darr, Chelsi Loretta Swank, Aubri Lee Swank; his grandchildren Dylan, Ethan, and Drew Swank and Conrad Clark Darr; his siblings Glenda Davis, Judi Lawson, Cynthia Swank, Polly Swank, Lorri (Paul) Remai; his aunt Bernice (Tim) McDonald; his uncle John Stanchik; his cousins Beth, Bob, Eric, John, Dennis, Debbie and Doug; his nieces and nephews Nicole, Lauren, Lenny, Nathan, Devon, Jeremy, Cody, Shaun, Sam, and Schawn; and his great-nieces-and-nephews Samantha, Micah, Margaret, Zachary, Maddison, Bennett, Jace and Abigail. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Vivian Lucas and his cousin Amy Wallace.
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December 05, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Marcia Ann Marko, age 70, of White Oak, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on April 30, 1953, and is the daughter of the late Dan Verdish (who died on July 21, 2023) and Virginia Ciolak Verdish (who died on February 18, 2015). She retired from the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, where she worked for over 20 years. Marcia often volunteered at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville and Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in White Oak. She really enjoyed playing pickleball, arts and crafts, the beach, visiting Disney World and spending time with her grandchildren.
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December 05, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Janice Elizabeth Reed, age 80, of Dravosburg, died shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Homestead on June 19, 1943 and is the daughter of the late Edwin and Julia Jeran Williamson. After Julia’s death, Eva Gay Williamson, was there as stepmother for Janice. She was raised in the same home as her father helped build when it was mostly an apple orchard.
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December 05, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Martha (Domer) Drusbasky, age 76, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She retired as a technician for Eye & Ear Sales in Pittsburgh. She was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (St. John 23rd Parish) in Jefferson Hills and she enjoyed music, especially Neil Diamond. Born March 8, 1947 in Floreffe, she was a daughter of the late John R. and Myrtle (Lawrence) Domer and wife of the late Robert P. Drusbasky. She is survived by daughter, Christine (Rick Hickey) Reitzel of Elizabeth; son, Brian (Diane) Drusbasky of Pleasant Hills; grandchildren, Kurtis Drusbasky, Brianna (Brian Schaum) Drusbasky, Timothy (Haley McKelvey) Reitzel Jr., Paige (Michael) Safreed and Kevin Drusbasky; step-grandchildren, Jonathan and Shannon Bilski; great-grandchild, Michael Tate Safreed; sister, Rita Petticord of Monessen; brother, Emil Domer of Plum; in-laws, Faye Domer of Duquesne, Peter Fernace of Forward Twp., Peggy Ziegmond of Forward Twp. and Arvil T. Randall of Houston, TX; long-time neighbors, Betsy Porter and Kathy McCovish, both of Forward Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Genevieve (the late Neil) Ferry, Mary Randall and Barbara Janicki, and brothers, Robert, Joseph, Thomas and John (the late Cheryl) Domer; and her dog, Kolby. A memorial gathering will be in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 2 PM until the time of service at 4 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Rick Bennett officiating. Private burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 04, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
HELENA C. STOJAKOVICH, 94, formerly of Duquesne and McKeesport, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in St Augustine, Florida. Born April 3, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Lucia Phillips, and wife of the late Nick Stojakovich. She was an ardent fan of the Steelers and the Penguins. Helena was a long-time member of Praise Assembly of God in North Versailles. She loved the Word of God, her favorite verse being John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” She loved to tell people about Jesus even to the end, sharing the love of Jesus with her medical staff.
She is survived by sons Nicholas (Gloria) and Gary of St Augustine, Florida, Robert (Diane) of Lakeland, Georgia and Timothy (Carol) of Hahira, Georgia; sister Jeanette Gergely of North Huntingdon, and brother Robert (Jean) Phillips of Elizabeth Township; grandchildren Heather Payne, Hannah McLaughlin, Danielle Thomas, Gary, Salvatore, Robert, Jeremy and Samuel Stojakovich; and several great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by sisters Rose Coccia, Velma “Thelma” House, Clara Sgattoni, and Yolanda DiGregory; and grandson Matthew Stojakovich.
Helena lived a rich and rewarding life, overcoming by God’s grace difficulties and hardships. While we are sorrowful in this life, we have the hope of the resurrection when we will be united again in God’s glorious kingdom.
Friends and family will be received from 4pm to 8pm on Friday, December 15, and from 9am to 11am on Saturday, December 16 at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home in Duquesne. A Service of Remembrance will be at Praise Assembly of God, 245 Foster Rd, North Versailles at Noon on Saturday, December 16, Pastor Tim Bunney officiating. Interment will be in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park in North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Foundation of Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257, www.communityhospice.com
