November 16, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Joanne (Petrulli) Petriske, 87, of McKeesport, PA passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at UPMC East Hospital.
Born April 5, 1936 in McKeesport, PA the daughter of late Michael and Angie (Gladowski) Petrulli. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in passing by her brothers, Kenneth (surviving Jayne) and Anthony Petrulli.
Joanne, the most loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and aunt of son Anthony (Renee) Rosner of North Huntington PA and the adoring grandmother of Alissity, Adelynn, and Anthony. She is survived by her niece, Devonna Petrulli of McKeesport, PA; nephew, Michael Petrulli of Jacksonville, FL, numerous friends, fur grand children (Shakespeare, Scarlett, Teak, Romeo, and Juliette), and great fur niece Versace (Veve).
Upon graduation from Mckeesport High School, Joanne spent her many years in the business industry. She was the owner of Joanne's Provincial Parlor in Rainbow Shopping Center, Panini Italian Grocery Store, Cupid Vending Machines, and Kenny P's where she was the house chef. Joanne, also spent many years employed at Palmer's Pontiac Dealer in McKeesport. Alongside of these professions, she was McKeesport's infamous "Bookkeeper".
In Joanne's spare time she enjoyed cooking for others, doing crossword puzzles, reading romance paperback novels, and sitting on the front porch with her great fur niece Versace (Veve).
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November 16, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
John E. “Spanny” Pekich, formerly of Wall, passed away on November 14, 2023, at the age of 87. Spanny was the beloved husband of Patricia “Isha” (Bonnar) Pekich for 53 wonderful years. He was the loving father of Christina (James) Perry and Jennifer (Brian) Urso. He is also survived by his brother, Bob (Donna) Pekich, sister-in-law, Dorothy (Bob) Romano, brother-in-law, Tom (Marybeth) Bonnar, special granddog, Emma, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and all who loved him. Spanny was preceded in passing by his parents, John and Elizabeth (Milivovich) Pekich, and infant sister, Mildred Pekich.
Spanny was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed golfing and playing poker. He was a hard worker who worked as a carpet installer and with Service Master until he was 80. Most of all, he was a dedicated husband and father who adored his family, especially his daughters.
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November 16, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Gregory Tyrone Grant, 68, of McKeesport, was born September 2, 1955, in Hannastown, Pennsylvania of Westmoreland County. He was one of eight children to the late Harvey L. and Betty L. Adams Grant Sr.
Gregory attended school at McKeesport High School and graduated in 1973. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge in 1978. He furthered his education at Gateway Technical Institute where he received his certification as an Electrician. Gregory was a McKeesport Fire Fighter and retired in 2018.
In addition to working as a firefighter, Gregory helped a multitude of people with electrical and plumbing work. He was known in the community for being everyone's handyman. Gregory was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in McKeesport, PA., and a member of the McKeesport Elks Club.
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November 16, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Sara Lee Lane, 82, of White Oak, was born November 7, 1940, in Charleston, SC. She was the beloved daughter of the late Oliver and Queen Rivers Francis.
Sara attended McKeesport High School and graduated June of 1960. She was employed with Equibank for 37 years and spent her last season of employment as an Administrator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Public Schools.
A member of Saint Paul A.M.E. Church Stewardess Board, Missionary Society, served as a Church Clerk, Secretary, on the Finance Committee and sang with the Ben Harris Singers.
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November 16, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Katherine Louise Christian-Adams, 83, affectionately known as Sissy, of McKeesport, was born October 16, 1940, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter of the late James and Gladys (Shern) Christian.
Katherine graduated in 1959 from McKeesport Senior High School. She attended Community College of Allegheny County and received her associate degree in nursing. She retired after 25 plus from John Kane Regional Center in McKeesport.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of McKeesport for 55 years where she served on several boards and committees.
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November 16, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
J
ohn H. “Jack” Wolf, 86, of Monroeville, formerly of Wilkinsburg and Penn Hills, passed away on Saturday October 28, 2023. He was born December 2, 1936 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John H. Wolf Sr. and Dorothy Mae (Ogg) Wolf. Jack was a graduate of Penn Hills High School, where he was the marching band drum major.
After high school he attended Brown University, on scholarship, to study Aeronautical Engineering. He Then finished his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Institute of Technology (now CMU), where he continued support of his Alma Mater, CMU, through lifelong giving as a Member of the Order of May.
Jack both began and retired from his career as a mechanical engineer at Bacharach Instrument Co. (recently acquired by MSA) where he designed combustible gas detection and monitoring devices that were used worldwide. His faith was very important to him. He was a member of the Wilkinsburg Baptist Church and later, with his wife Carol, joined Linway United Presbyterian Church, North Versailles, where he sang in the choir and served as a member of the church’s Session.
Jack was an avid bowler in his younger years and was a life-long music-lover. He appreciated several music genres including jazz, big band/swing, classic country, hymns, and musicals. Jack always kept up with current events, finance and politics by reading the Wall Street Journal daily. He was a passionate investor and passed that enthusiasm along to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, providing them books and articles, along with sharing his insights on investing. Jack spent hours creating plans and researching topics on his computer. He also enjoyed good food, watching the Steelers, spending time with family, and taking trips with his wife, Carol.
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November 16, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Ruth Carol Wolf, 86, of Monroeville, formerly of North Versailles, passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 27, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born June 1, 1937 in Johnstown, a daughter of the late Frank P. Schomaker and Ruth S. (Stanley) Schomaker, and was preceded in death by her sister Martha “Mardi” Hoofnagle.
Carol was a graduate of East McKeesport High School and attended Slippery Rock State College (now SRU). She worked briefly at Bell Telephone in the early 1960’s and spent several years volunteering with the Girl Scouts of SWPA. Carol was a registered Girl Scout for 35 years. She began as a Troop Leader and ascended through the ranks to serve two terms as First Vice President of the Girl Scouts of SWPA Council.
Carol’s faith was very important to her. She grew up in, and later rejoined Linway United Presbyterian Church, North Versailles, after Wilkinsburg Baptist Church – the church she joined upon marrying her beloved husband, John H. Wolf, closed in the early 2000s. Carol’s most cherished moments were spent with her family. She really enjoyed good cappuccino, shopping with her daughters, dining out with and attending events with her friends. Her most cherished times were spent vacationing with her husband on Martha’s Vineyard, Nags Head, and Amelia Island.
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November 16, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Scott Walker Brown, age 63, of McKeesport, died on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 19, 1960 and is the son of the late George Walker and Joanne Wood Brown.
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November 16, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
June Guckert, 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at her home. She was born June 9, 1928 in Wilmerding, to the late Fred G. and Mildred Thompson. June had a sweet soul and always had a smile on her face and deeply loved her family. She was a member of the First Methodist Church and she enjoyed singing, playing cards, reading, and watching her favorite television shows Rifleman and Andy Griffith. June also enjoyed listening to Elvis songs and even attended one of his concerts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mae Myers; and brothers, Fred G., Robert J. James D. and Eugene Thompson. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Nauman; granddaughter, Melissa; son, Jack (Anita); grandson, Josh; sister, Mildred Koester; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment in Grandview Cemetery. Kathy would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice; Maureen, Shari, Susan and Marty for their loving and compassionate care for June. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 16, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jeremy M. Little, age 45, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at West Penn Hospital. He was a parts manager for more than 10 years at the former Angel’s Cycles in Rostraver Twp. He loved riding dirt bikes and quads in his earlier years, and enjoyed working on motorcycles. Born September 27, 1978 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Reginald Little Jr. and the late Valerie (Urban) Little. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Twilia Urban of Elizabeth; brother, Eric J. (Kim) Little of Forward Twp.; nephews, Kameron and Laine Little; aunt, Cheryl (Dave) Thomas of Apollo; uncle, Sean Urban of Michigan; also, cousins. No visitation or services are planned. Private burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 15, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Judith A. "Judy" Begandy, age 70 and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville. Born December 8, 1952 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa (DiMucci) Begandy. A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish in McKeesport, Judith retired as a nurse's assistant and ward clerk for UPMC and also worked in customer service for Comcast. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Joseph (Wendy) Begandy, Jr. and her nephews: Sean and Adam Begandy. Judith is survived by her niece Suzanne (Rick) Barrett of Petersburg, VA; her great nephews and niece David and Haylee Begandy -- and their mother Ashley Colflesh -- and Colton and Christian Begandy -- and their mother Jamie Begandy; her "BFF" Gladys Schweitzer; and also many cousins.
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November 15, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Geralyn Robare, age 62, of Turtle Creek, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in UPMC East-Monroeville. Born in Braddock on December 2, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Mae (Cassidy) Robare. She was a former home health care nurse and enjoyed crocheting. She is the mother of Branden Douglass of Turtle Creek, Geralyn Douglass of Ross Twp., and the late Bruce Douglass; life partner of John Hornyak of Turtle Creek; and sister of Marion (John) Petrovay of North Huntingdon, Alice (Dean) Crossland of Camp Hill, PA and Harry (Clara Ann) Robare of Greensburg. There will be no visitation or services. The family has entrusted her arrangements to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
November 15, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Arthur "Butch" L. Prosser, II, age 54 of Monessen and formerly of West Elizabeth, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born January 14, 1969 in Monongahela, he was a son of Anna M. (Fedorka) Magill. A truck driver for 25 years for TMC Transportation in Des Moines, IA. He loved his truck and he loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of 27 years Sandra “Sandy” N. (Kesten) Prosser; his son James C. Comer of Baltimore, MD; his grandchildren James Anthony Comer and Sienna M. Teatuegue; his siblings Bruce (Lisa) Fedorka of Baltimore, MD, Gwen (Jack Rose) Murphy of Jefferson Hills, Rebecca (the late Ryan) Huffman of Indiana; his “beloved sistas” Charlene (Bob Stough) Earnest of Jefferson Hills, Bonny (Gary) Marchelletta of Pleasant Hills, and Renee (Keith Harkins) Earnest of Elizabeth; his aunt Margaret (Richard) Earnest of Pumpkin Center; his numerous nieces and nephews; and his dogs Chewy and Bella. Butch was preceded in death by his “Pop” Francis Edward Magill; his grandchildren Alaina and Kayleigh Comer; his brother Phillip Matthew Prosser; and his uncles Andrew Fedorka and Steven Fedorka.
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November 14, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Gloria Allene Lorentz Pavuk, 94, of Westminster Place Assisted Living, Oakmont, formerly of Jefferson Hills passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. Gloria was born November 24, 1928 in Pittsburgh to the late Mabel Redena Slack Lorentz and Amor Smith Michael Lorentz. She had 2 older siblings, Olive Reville (died 2014) and Amor Lorentz (died 2003). She graduated from Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA in 1950. Gloria married Peter Pavuk on October 18, 1952; they were happily married for 62 years. Gloria and Pete had 4 children, sons Matthew (deceased 2008) and Mark of Waretown, NJ, and twin daughters Barbara (Perry) Recker of Swissvale and Jean (Bob) Beck of Palm Bay, FL. She also had 6 grandchildren, Julie Pavuk of Oakland, CA, Gloria (Kyle) Engdahl of Racine, WI, Susan (Trevor) Smith of Chalfant, PA, Alice (Kevin) Pawlowski of Aston, PA, Sarah Beck and Abigail Beck of Tampa, FL and great-granddaughter Cambria Smith, of Chalfant, PA. Gloria spent most of her life as a homemaker, raising her 4 children with love, and known for her welcoming home and healthy, delicious cooking. In her later years, she worked briefly as a unit clerk at Jefferson Hospital; used her love of the Spanish language as a substitute Spanish teacher; and greatly enjoyed tutoring foreign-born students in English. She was very active in her church, Wilson Presbyterian, where she volunteered regularly, participated in Bible studies and women’s activities, and sang in the adult choir. She enjoyed reading and traveling; a particularly memorable trip was to Japan in 1983. Gloria was predeceased by husband Peter Pavuk (2015). Family and friends will be received on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral home on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at to be followed by interment at Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth, PA. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Wilson Presbyterian Church at 400 North 4th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
“Well done, good and faithful servant! Enter into the joy of your Master!” (Matthew 25:21, adapted).
November 14, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret "Peggy" Ruth (McCullough) Clark of White Oak, Pennsylvania, peacefully went Home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 12, 2023 after a long and full life with God and her family.
She was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1941, to the late Alec McCullough and Mary Ruth Brady. She lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, most of her life, as well as part time in Clearwater, Florida.
She was the beloved wife of Thomas Clark, with whom she faithfully shared 63 years of marriage, and for whom she affectionately poured out her life. Together, they raised four children: Tom, Barb, Joe & Becky, all of whom have been profoundly impacted by her selfless, uncomplaining, hardworking life. She also was beloved and respected grandma to twenty-three grandchildren and great grandma to twelve.
She trusted Christ as her Savior as a young girl and subsequently lived her life in unwavering service to Him. She read her Bible daily, prayed to God in faith, was a committed member of the McKeesport and Tampa Gospel Halls, and was well known for opening her home in warm hospitality to God’s people.
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