Gilbert Lebowitz

August 19, 2022 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Gilbert Lebowitz, 80, of White Oak, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born August 8, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Morris and Sarah (Klein) Lebowitz. Gilbert was a member of Gemilas Chesed Synagogue and was a retired Production Manager for Zell Brothers in York. 

Audrey Ann Orr

August 19, 2022 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Audrey Ann Orr, age 88, of Greensburg, died August 12, 2022, at home.  Born June 12, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Scott) Indyk and wife of the late Thomas Clark McKee and William Breckenridge Orr. 

Audrey worked as a dietitian with Mercy Hospital for over 30 years.  She was a member of the Fox Chapel Golf Club and the Pittsburgh Athletic Association.  She loved art and enjoyed traveling to Florida with her late husband, Bill. 

Audrey is survived by a daughter, Renee (Scott) Logan; grandchildren, Dane Travis (Callen) Logan and Chase Alan Logan. 

She was also preceded in death by siblings, Leo Indyk, Jr., Robert "Tinny" Indyk, and Rosemarie Indyk.  
Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.  
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.  
Chris Odasso, Supervisor

Robert J. Sherman

August 18, 2022 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Robert J. "Tumba" Sherman, 85, of Elizabeth Township, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was born February 19, 1937 in Glassport, and was the son of the late Felix "Duke" and Mary (Jankowski) Sherman. He was preceded in death by siblings Ernest Sherman, Dolores (Sherman) Parenti, Raymond Sherman, and Patricia Sherman.

Mary Cmar

August 17, 2022 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Mary (Mindas) Cmar, 89, of Munhall, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, after suffering from the results of a massive stroke in April of this year. 

Born on September 23, 1932, in Hrhov, Slovakia, she emigrated to Duquesne, at 14 years of age.  She was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Sopko) Mindas.  She was wholeheartedly  welcomed into the arms of her loving husband, Edward J. Cmar, Sr., who died in 1987, reunited together, and endlessly catching up on their beloved family memories in heaven.

She is survived by her loving children, Carol (Patrick) Fleming of West Mifflin, and Edward J. Cmar of Columbus, Ohio, her grandchildren, Nicholas (Melissa) Fleming, Angela (Nathan) Bundy, Joseph (Samantha) Fleming, Rebecca Cmar, Patrick Fleming, Jr., and Samuel (Jeanie) Fleming, as well as the lights of her life, her great-grandchildren, Connor, Rowland, Eden, Everleigh, Blake, Brody, Gunnar and Blaise, all of whom she prayed for daily.

Denise A. Mullineaux

August 17, 2022 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Denise Ann Mullineaux, 69 of McKeesport, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her home. She was born in Vandergrift, PA, on July 23, 1953, to the late William H. and Geraldine Louise Plowman Mullineaux. She is survived by brothers David W. (Valerie) Mullineaux of Springfield, VA, and Douglas Mullineaux of West Mifflin, as well as sisters Dawn (Herb) Heid of Kissimmee, FL, and Deborah (William) Elliott of West Mifflin. Further survivors include nieces and nephews Cathy Heid, Nicole Heid, Jason Lippert, Dawn Lippert, Carl Elliott, and Stephen (Jiyun Lee) Elliott. Additional survivors include great nieces Cassidy Lippert, Allison Lippert, and Logan Elliott, and great nephew Holden Elliott. Denise was preceded in death by her niece Nicole Elliott. She was employed by Olan Mills in Pleasant Hills for 20 years, working in the delivery department. She enjoyed riding horses during her teenage years and found happiness in animals, especially dogs. A memorial service will take place at 1 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A repast location will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs by going to https://fundthefuneral.com/denise-mullineaux. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

Phillip Lee Snyder

August 16, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Phillip Lee Snyder, 83, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin passed away on August 12, 2022, at Willow Brooke Senior Living.

At Phillip’s request, no services will be held.  Instead, the cremains will be spread in Florida with a memorial service held in Pennsylvania at a later date.  

He was born on December 31, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA.  Phillip was the son of Rex Edward Foster and mother Nada Verdella Townsend.  He later married Cheryl Lynn Hankins Snyder who preceded him in death.

He was an over-the-road truck driver during his working career.  He honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1959 – 1963.

John W. Schaut

August 16, 2022 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

John W. Schaut, age 85, of McKeesport, died August 6, 2022.  Born October 21, 1936, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Alexis E. and Alice M. (Schmitt) Schaut and husband of the late Barbara Schaut.  John was a member of Holy Trinity Church until it closed and was currently a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish.  He served in the Navy for 4 years and then transferred to the Naval Reserves.  John was a draftsman and worked for various engineering firms.  He was a skilled woodworker and built toy boxes and rocking horses for his grandchildren when they were young.  He was also an avid gardener and enjoyed taking walks around his neighborhood.  He volunteered for 25 years with AARP preparing taxes, and also volunteered with the Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Douglas James Wright

August 15, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Douglas James Wright, 40, died August 4, 2022. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Douglas James Wright, please visit our floral store.

Freddie Robbins

August 15, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Freddie Robbins, 88, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania was born September 26, 1933, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the beloved son to the late John and Edna Green-Robbins.

Freddie was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He worked at Krispy Kreme Doughnut, Steel Mill, Auberle, School Bus Driver with perfect attendance with dedication & commitment to children’s safety. He enjoyed working on cars & would help his friends/family with repairs of their vehicles. He was a creative person with a natural niche for carpentry, electrical, mechanical, & plumbing workmanship.  He performed most of the maintenance in the upkeep of his home. Freddie was a man of many talents.

Mary M. (Yankowski) Lisic

August 15, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Mary M. (Yankowski) Lisic, 100, peacefully passed on August 8, 2022, at the age of 100, with her family at her side. Mary was the devoted wife of the late Sylvester “Sy” Lisic. Loving mother of Janet Lucarelli, John (MaryAnn) Florchak, Susan Rappaport. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in passing by her parents, Casper and Catherine (Matakas) Yankowski, and her son, Michael Lisic.

Mary was part of the Greatest Generation. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed baking. Mary was a former member of the St. Jude Rosary Society.

Visitation
Thursday
August 11, 2022
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Alfieri Funeral Home Inc.
201 Marguerite Ave
Wilmerding, PA 15148

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
August 12, 2022
10:00 AM
St. Jude the Apostle Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish
405 Westinghouse Ave
Wilmerding, Pa 15148

Rebecca R. (Winks) Buchleitner

August 15, 2022 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Rebecca R. (Winks) Buchleitner, age 90, formerly of North Versailles, PA, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Hendersonville, TN. Born in Pittsburgh on August 7, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Nowinckle) Winks. She formerly worked at Union Switch and Signal as a Tar Baby and was also a seamstress at a drapery factory and a men’s clothing store. Most of all, she was a wife and mother. She liked to crochet, square dance and be on her C.B. radio. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Buchleitner; mother of Patricia (Carl) McNickle of Hendersonville, TN and the late Robert John Buchleitner and late Robert William Buchleitner; grandmother of Brandon (Brittany) McNickle and CJ (Nora) McNickle; great grandmother of Layla Grace McNickle & Mason James McNickle and Chasen Edward & Reagan Leigh McNickle; and sister of the late Raymond (late Phyllis) Winks. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from Noon-2:00 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 a Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. John Barker, officiating. Burial will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.

Joseph M. Sabol Jr.

August 15, 2022 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Joseph M. Sabol Jr., age 91, of Duquesne, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at The Grove in North Huntingdon. Born in West Mifflin on October 11, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph M. Sr. and Mary (Petras) Sabol. He was a retired steelworker from U.S. Steel-Homestead Works and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church, where he was an usher. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Joseph is the beloved husband of Loretta (Kukta) Sabol for 65 years; father of Joseph (Cynthia) Sabol of South Fayette; grandfather of Andrew Joseph Sabol, Lauren (Matthew) Reick and Rachel Staley; and great grandfather of Logan. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Agnes Church-West Mifflin, with Rev. Dan Sweeney, officiating. Military Honors will follow. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

Dennis Clyde “Den” Randolph

August 15, 2022 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Dennis Clyde “Den” Randolph, 72, of Sutersville passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born September 4, 1949 in McKeesport and is the son of Erma J. (Betzner) Randolph and the late Clyde I. Randolph. After graduating from McKeesport High School in 1967, Den met the love of his life, Diane. He then enlisted with the Marines and served from 1969-1971 and has always been a proud Veteran. Den worked many jobs through the years, but retired in 2016 from Basic Carbide, where he worked as an Inspector & Shipper. He was a member of Shaner Gun Club, and he loved hunting. He was a huge family man, and loved spending time with them, and he especially loved his dogs.

Amy Lynn Wallace

August 13, 2022 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Amy Lynn Wallace, 47, of Liberty Borough, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home with her family by her side on Friday, August 12, 2022. She was born October 14, 1974 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Robert C. (Penny Romano) Wallace of Elizabeth Township and Bernice Stanchik (Tim) McDonald of Elizabeth Township. Amy was a Child Psychologist and worked for the Elizabeth Forward School District. She was a 1992 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and 1999 graduate of California University of Pennsylvania. She was a member of White Oak American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and she was also a member of numerous professional organizations.

Julia Karnash

August 13, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Julia Karnash, 91, died Aug. 13, 2022.  She is the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Graban and beloved wife of the late Joseph Karnash.  She is survived by her daughters Evelyn (Bill) Piel, JoAnn (Dave) Hartos, Anna O'Toole and Linda Karnash; grandchildren Jason (Jenn) Piel, Alex (Becky) Hartos, Jennifer (Dan) Phinick, Amanda O'Toole and Kelsey O'Toole; great grandchildren Ethan Piel, Kylie Piel, Lucas Piel, Elizabeth Hartos and Katie Hartos; sister-in-law Peggy Graban; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her brothers Anthony Graban, John Graban, Mike (Mary) Graban, Nick (Mary) Graban, Pete (Rose) Graban, Joseph (Jean) Graban, Frank (Margaret) Graban, Andy Graban; sisters Rose (Edward) Kosar and Mary (George) Yosko.  Julia was a member of St. Joachim and Ann Parish.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Mon. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral mass will be held Tues. 10:00 am at St. Eugene Church.  Entombment following Calvary Cemetery.