November 10, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret O. Steelnack, 95, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born October 16, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Toth) Orris. She was the wife of the late William K. Yotter and also the wife of the late Edward Steelnack. Margaret was a member of First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. She loved bike riding, reading, bingo, trips to Ocean City New Jersey, helping raise her grandkids, and she loved her great grandchildren.
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November 10, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Florence M. Celigoi, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born May 18, 1933 in North Braddock, a daughter of the late John and Mary Pavlik Hreha. She was a graduate of Scott high school and was employed by Westinghouse before she became a full time mother and homemaker. Florence was a member of St. Agnes Church where she volunteered in the school as a cafeteria worker and librarian. She was later employed by Norwin Public Library. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy Celigoi, brother, Robert Hreha, and a sister Arlene DeRubbo. She is survived by her son, Mark Celigoi; daughter, Beth Meteny and her husband, Dennis; grandchildren, Jonathan (Erin) Meteny, Jason (Jaclyn) Meteny, Alex Celigoi and Alison Celigoi; 3 great grandchildren Jack, Cate and Will Meteny; brother George (Debbie) Hreha, sister in law Johanna Hreha and brother in law, Lou DeRubbo and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her uncomplaining nature and tremendous loyalty to her family. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. Interment to follow in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Redstone Highlands. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 10, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John Naccarato, age 88 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Grandview Estates, Elizabeth Twp. Born August 31, 1935 in New Kensington, he was a son of the late Nick and Louise (Runco) Naccarato. A US Army Veteran, John was the former owner of 17 years of Dom's Shoe Service, worked for 18 years at the Elizabeth Twp. Road Department, and lastly worked for over a decade with Bekavac Funeral Homes. A member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael's Church, he was a member of both the 11th. Ward Welfare Association of McKeesport and the CFU Lodge 146 of Versailles. In his spare time, John loved to bowl and golf. John is survived by his wife of 63 years Carol (Thompson) Naccarato; his children John (DeAnn) Naccarato of Dallas, TX, Lori (Joe) Tobasco of Elizabeth Twp., and Dean Naccarato of Allison Park; his grandchildren Megan (Ethan) Brown, Kylie Tobasco, and Nic and Mia Naccarato; his siblings Dom (the late Dolores) Naccarato of Elizabeth Twp., Arthur (Sally) Naccarato of Harwick, Mary Ann (Ron) Boyd of New Kensington, Rose (the late Renny) Monteleone of New Kensington, and Carmella (Bill) Acre of New Kensington; and also nieces and nephews.
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November 10, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Patricia Gelman, age 74, of Washington, PA, formerly of Irwin, died November 7, 2023, at Transitions Healthcare of Washington, PA. Born November 10, 1948, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late John and Sophia (Kurstopic) Kovalsky and the wife of the late Howard Gelman.
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November 09, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Rae Ann (Pape) Szarmach, age 67, of McKeesport, died November 4, 2023, at The Grove at Irwin. Born May 31, 1956, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Francis E. and Betty Jean (Miller) Pape. Rae Ann worked as a cashier at Save A Lot Grocery and as a waitress for many years and always enjoyed spending time around the holidays with her family. She is survived by siblings, Frances (Donald) Campas, Kim Pape, and Frank Pape; nephews, Justin Pape, Zack Buchleitner, and Donald Campas, Jr.; and a niece, Franki Pape. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 1 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 3 p.m. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor
November 09, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Gloria Mae (Carlson) Trachsel was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon following a brief illness. She was born on May 13, 1926 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of the late Alfred and Marie (Langsdorf) Carlson. Gloria survived the Great Depression, supported the WWII war effort by working as an IBM keypunch operator at Firth Sterling, worked as a sales person at a local specialty gift shop, ran her own home-based business, and supported her family owned commercial printing company in finishing operations for many years. She enjoyed gardening, home canning, china painting, home decorating, crafting with friends, and family excursions but what made her happiest was cooking and baking for gatherings with friends and family. Gloria is survived by her children, Laurel Humbert (Ken Shipes) of Claridge, Christopher (Rita) Trachsel of North Huntingdon, Grandchildren Jeremiah (Amanda) Trachsel, and Constance (Sebastien White) Humbert as well as several great nieces and nephews. Gloria was preceded in death by her loving husband Bruce, her sister Evelyn Campbell (Herbert), and two nieces. Friends will be received from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, Inc., 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA for a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pittsburgh, https://www.alz.org/pa. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 09, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dolores A. Karako, 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was born March 2, 1935 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Steven and Mary Medulic. Prior to her retirement, Dolores worked as a sales clerk for Scozio's Bakery. She was very family oriented and enjoyed traveling and visiting casinos. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Karako; brother, John Pavlic; sisters, Helen Vircik and Olga Bonay. She is survived by her son, Steven Karako and his wife, Charlotte; daughter, Karen Watson; sisters, Mary Pearson, Margaret Dupal; grandchildren, Quentin, Kristopher, Becky, Mandy; great-grandchildren, Luna and Oren; and son-in-law, Kenneth Watson. There will be no visitation. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 08, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
November 08, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lisa Marie Orendi, 59, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born January 22, 1964 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Harold and Theresa (Hughes) Haynes. Lisa was a graduate of Baldwin Sr. High School Class of '82 and worked for Walmart in the bakery department. Lisa at one time owned her own jewelry store and continued to design and make costume jewelry. She is survived by her son, Steven Orendi; brother, Scott Haynes and his wife, Kristen; nephew, Bryce Haynes; and former husband and friend, Leonard Orendi. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 on Saturday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All But Furgotten Animal Rescue, 70 Carpenter Lane, Irwin, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 07, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mara Jane Stephan, 64, of White Oak, passed away November 5, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born July 15, 1959, Mara was the daughter of the late Lou and Mary Vrabel Sladics.
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November 07, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ronald Robert Dixon, Sr., age 88, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on January 13, 1935 and is the son of the late Harvey E. Dixon, Sr. and Gertrude E. Lightner Dixon Roman. Ronald was employed as an auto mechanic for most of his career and later was a truck driver who delivered trailers to various states. Ronald was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He also loved to walk, especially around the neighborhoods of McKeesport and White Oak, and would frequently visit his friends at the Corner Donut Shop in McKeesport.
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November 07, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Shirley I. (Gill) McKnight, age 89, of Rostraver Twp., passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Country Care Manor in Fayette City. She retired as a cook for K-Mart in Belle Vernon. She was a former member of Elizabeth Wesleyan Church and attended West Newton Wesleyan Nazarene Church. She enjoyed being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Born December 26, 1933 in Chester, WV, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred (Sayre) Gill. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, William Dennis McKnight; sons, Dennis (Trenace) McKnight of Grindstone and the Rev. David (Beatrice) McKnight of Hartfield, VA; daughters, Debbie (Chuck) Lint of Owosso, MI, Diane McKnight of Ebensburg, Donna (Howard) Dunlop of Fayette City and Darlene (Mike) Mutich of Fayette City; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Lilly Bennet of Elizabeth, Mary Lou Allen of Port Vue, Russell Gill of West Mifflin and Sue Fortney of Georgia; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Charlotte Jeffers, Lela Cindric, Lyda Michels, Rodney Gill, Jeannie Kirkman and Joseph Gill. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 4-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Larry T. Coltura officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to West Newton Wesleyan Nazarene Church, 310 Pittsburgh Street, West Newton, PA 15089. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 07, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth Jane (Lesher) Alder Gibbons, 92, of White Oak, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Also known as BeeDoll, Betty, Betty Boop, Gram and GiGi. She was born January 27, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Lesher. She was the loving wife of the late Charles Thomas Gibbons. She worked in the old Nabisco factory on Penn Avenue in East Liberty, now home to Google, and spent many years as a waitress at Scotty’s Diner a little further up the road in Wilkinsburg. She also worked for the Borough of Wilkinsburg as a meter maid and as a school crossing guard. In her later years, she was a caregiver for a number of older folks needing in-home assistance, providing care, companionship, meals, laundry, light housekeeping, and travel to medical appointments and the like. She was funny, feisty, playful, and loved a good game of pinochle and 500 Bid through several card clubs throughout her adult life and with family members. She was a member of Sampson Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak for decades, volunteering there when she was physically able. What has always stood out as her most endearing gifts through the years was both her compassion and care for others and her remarkable capacity for forgiveness. She lovingly opened her home to anyone in need. She was a terrific baker and gardener, and was still shoveling and playing in the dirt well into her 80's. She was the last surviving member of her generation among the Lesher and Alder families. She had 5 living generations in the same family for the 4th consecutive time over the past 76 years.
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November 07, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Michael W. "Mad Mike" Kelly, age 63, of Floreffe, died October 31, 2023, at home. Born June 20, 1960, in Monongahela, he was the son of the late William R. and Frances (Yusteniz) Kelly. Mike worked for Elizabeth Equipment Services as a truck driver hauling steel and took great pride in his work. He enjoyed being outdoors, water skiing, skiing the slopes on the West Coast, dirt bike riding with his son, and taking the family out on his boat. Mad Mike was a natural at horseshoes and was an incredible pool shark. He is survived by children, Shaina (Clayton) Lucot, Casey Kelly, and Cody Kelly; grandchildren, Aubrie Lucot, Donovan Lucot, Ella Rohm, and Ryan Rohm; a brother, David Kelly and his dog, Dottie "Buggy. Arrangements entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor
November 06, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Nancy L. (Singler) Waibel, 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 29, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born January 16, 1952 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Delbert L. and Dorothy M. (Wiggins) Singler. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by siblings Delbert L. Singler who was killed in action during the Vietnam Conflict, David J. Singler, and Mary Ann Daniels. She is survived by her children Kristy (James) Reddinger Jr. of Cheswick, Katie (Tracy) Yarbrough of St. Cloud FL, and Edward (Missy) Waibel III of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Logan, Emma, Jalissa, Jada, and Isaiah; sisters Jeannette (Gordon) Stoves and Dorothy Mae Morris; her lifelong friend Ronald Pisarek; also numerous nieces and nephews.
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