Sherry L. Sutton
September 12, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Clara Mae Janicki
September 11, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joan Cochran
September 11, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joan Y. Cochran, 86, of Versailles, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at home. She was born March 6, 1936 in Homestead and was the daughter of the late Orville Fredrick and Dorothy Marie (Schmidt) Herchelroth. She was the wife of the late of Harry Wayne Cochran who passed away May 21, 2004 . Joan was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. She enjoyed quilting, needlepoint, ceramics, cake decorating and stained glass. She had previously worked at the Consolidated Coal Co.
Mary E. Schreck
September 10, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary E. Schreck, age 86, of Clairton, passed away August 24, 2022 at The Willows At Meadow Branch, Winchester VA. Daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Schreck and sister of the late Barbara Barrett. Loving aunt of Roy and his wife Carolyn, and Joe and his wife Linda, great-aunt of Mary, Sean, Brian and Shannon. Mary was a school nurse for the Clairton School District for 35 years. She enjoyed being with family and friends, traveling, musicals, crocheting and sewing. She was a lifetime member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, National Education Association and AARP Wilson Chapter #1612. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
John Joseph “Jack” Rahaw
September 10, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
On September 2, 2022, God called Home his faithful servant and son, John Joseph “Jack” Rahaw, 87, of Manassas, VA. Born October 11, 1934, in East Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Ann (Salatney) Rahaw and the husband of the late Genevieve Michelle (Yasofsky) Rahaw for more than 50 years.
Jack retired from Georator Corporation after 35 years as an electrical engineer, during which time he helped develop the electrical grid for the country of Bahrain. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving six years in both the United States and (West) Germany as a field artilleryman in the 3rd Infantry Division. Jack was also an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon University. Jack will forever be remembered for his unending generosity, his complete and total faith in God, his kind and loving nature and his gift of extreme intelligence. He will be sorely missed by all who were blessed to have known him.
Joseph D. Valente
September 09, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Barbara A. Balint
September 09, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Barbara A. Balint, age 81, of McKeesport, died September 8, 2022, at home. Born May 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica (Waldo) Polanowski and the wife of the late Raymond A. Balint for 58 years.
Barbara worked at Bell Telephone Company as a keypunch operator until she started her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church. She enjoyed attending bingo, although her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family.
Richard M. "Junie" Matthews
September 09, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard M. "Junie" Matthews, 86, of Sutersville, formerly of Gratztown, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at home. He was born June 30, 1936 in Daisytown and was the son of the late Richard G. and Belva (Clark) Matthews. He was the husband of the late Doris I. (Wood) Matthews who passed away October 16, 2015. Junie worked for the former Tygart Steel and Hays Amunition and was a US Air Force Veteran.
Duane J. Kutchak
September 09, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Duane J. Kutchak, 88, of Liberty Boro, formerly of Birmingham, Alabama, died Sept. 9, 2022. He is the son of the late John and Margaret (Spernock) Kutchak and beloved husband of the late Coreen (Collins) Kutchak. He is survived by his children Lynda (Vance) Sedlar, Wayne (Julie) Kutchak, Sondra (Ted) David, Vince (Terri) Kutchak and David Kutchak; grandchildren William Sedlar, Wayne Kutchak, Kristin Dubois, and Chandler Kutchak; great grandchildren Lyric Fulcomer and Caden and Noah Dubois; and sister Loretta (John) Yablonsky. He was preceded in death by his sister Gerry Dankovich. Duane was retired from US Steel and served in the US Army. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
E. Richard Kolesar
September 09, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
E. Richard Kolesar, age 90, of East McKeesport, died September 4, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Born June 25, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Michael and Susan (Hudak) Kolesar and husband of the late Rita Yvonne Kolesar for over 55 years.
Richard retired from Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Planning Commission (now the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission) as a Senior Traffic Engineer. He served in the United States Army during periods of the Korean and Vietnam wars, in both active and reserve status, with recognition of the National Defense Service Medal. Richard's military rank was First Lieutenant in the Field Artillery Branch. Throughout his life, he lived Army Strong and was a Soldier for Life. Richard was a McKeesport High School graduate and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University, graduating in 1954. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish. In his free time, Richard enjoyed reading and collecting books, especially on the subject of history. He enjoyed animals, wildlife, hiking, and the mountains. His family finds peace in knowing he is now reunited with his beloved wife, Rita, and his savior Jesus Christ.
Helen (Gdovic) Epler
September 09, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Helen (Gdovic) Epler, age 97, of McKeesport, died September 7, 2022, at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. Born March 13, 1925, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Koval) Gdovic and wife of the late Roy O. Epler. Helen was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish and the Holy Trinity Senior Group. She worked as a cashier at the Victor Theatre in McKeesport and J&L Steel, inspecting bombs that were sent overseas during World War II.
William E. Odorcich, Jr.
September 08, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
William E. Odorcich, Jr., age 58, of McKeesport, died September 6, 2022, at home. Born February 18, 1964, in Oceanport, NJ, he was the son of William (Janet) Odorich, Sr. and Margaret Kostrick. William liked to hunt, target shoot, and fish. When he was younger, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and dirt bikes. He is also survived by his cat Smokey. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor
Dolores M. Yutzy
September 07, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Dolores M. Yutzy, age 86, of McKeesport, died September 6, 2022, at home. Born March 1, 1936, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Horn) Willard and the wife of the late Rev. Ray A. Yutzy.
Dolores retired from H.L. Green and was a member of the United Christian Temple of Uniontown, PA. Dolores took great pride and loved caring for all of her grandchildren. As of late, she enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel and Game Show Network.
Audrey Lisa, “Audge” Inks, Toth
September 07, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Julia Elizabeth "Jean" Naspinsky
September 07, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Julia Elizabeth "Jean" Naspinsky, 87, of McKeesport passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022. She was born August 25, 1935 in Morrisville, PA and was the daughter of the late George and Susann (Jedlocki) Majoros. She was the wife of Frank A. Naspinsky for over 40 years before he passed away in March of 2001. She was hardworking, loving, and devoted her time to taking care of her husband and the house before his passing. Jean was a long time member of the Free Hungarian Reform Church in McKeesport. She also adopted many animals through the years and treated them as if they were her own children.
