Lawrence Mascara
October 06, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
David. Alan "Beamer" Stanton
October 06, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
David Alan "Beamer" Stanton, age 74, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 surrounded by his family at home. Born October 20, 1950 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George Hall and Madelyn Marie (Hibbs) Stanton. David retired from Bettis Atomic Laboratory in West Mifflin where he worked as a telecommunications analyst. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth, a member of the Star Trek group, USS Galaway, an avid Disney and Star Trek fan, and a poker enthusiast. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. David is survived by his wife Patti A. (Kubit) Stanton; daughters Megan Marie (Jerry) Grefenstette of Pittsburgh and Erin Lee (Scott) Huwalt of South Park; grandchildren Maura, Zachary and Daniel; sister Diane (William) Riley of Elizabeth; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Joshua and brother Duane "JR" Stanton.
William E. Potts, Jr.
October 06, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
William E. Potts, Jr., age 71, of McKeesport, died October 4, 2025, at home with his family by his side. Born December 28, 1953, in New Kensington, he was the son of the late William E. and Gloria (Tosi) Potts and husband of Kathy (Hall) Potts. Bill devoted 37 years of his life to U.S. Steel, working diligently as a product wrapper and loader in the sheet finish department at Irvin Works. His commitment to his craft and his solidarity as a member of the Steel Workers Union reflect the spirit and resilience of a generation of hardworking men and women. He was also a proud member of SOAR (Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees), where he remained engaged in the lives of his fellow retirees. Before becoming a steelworker, Bill was a member of the Plasterers' Union, where he learned the trade from his father. Throughout his life, Bill found joy in the simple pleasures. He cherished his fur babies, Goldie & Buddy. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and he loved being at camp. Before getting sick, he loved drinking his beer, especially at camp. He was all about making memories, no matter who he was with. He cherished every moment he spent with his family, placing them at the heart of all he did.
Mary Ann (Novotny) Zilinskas
October 06, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
A member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in North Huntingdon, Mary Ann cherished her Slovak heritage, was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Union and enjoyed sharing in the joys of family life raising her children and being a homemaker. In her younger years, she loved going to dances and bowling. Mary Ann adored spending time with her family and supporting her children and grandchildren at their many music, sporting, and dance events. Her interests included caring for her beloved cats and plants, reading, playing cards, shopping with her daughters, and playing the slots on occasion. Mary Ann had a zest for life and loved to travel and took many memorable trips to Las Vegas with her daughters and to California to visit her son and husband’s family.
Mary Ann was married to the late Victor M. Zilinskas for 65 wonderful years. She is survived by her children: Victor (Rosalinda) Zilinskas of Palo Alto, CA; Susan A. Zilinskas of North Huntingdon; and Melissa Ann (Mark A.) Prutz of North Huntingdon. She was a proud grandmother to Victor Q. Zilinskas and Owen Marek, as well as Braydon, Nicholas, and Mila Ann Prutz. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her siblings: John (Agnes) Novotny, Pauline (James) Nieding, and Frank (the late Charlotte and late Evelyn) Novotny.
The family will welcome friends for memorial visitation on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 2 to 8 p.m. at MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110 (412-466-3300), WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in North Huntingdon. Guests are kindly asked to meet at the church.
Over her life, Mary Ann donated to many animal charities. Donations are welcome to be made, in her memory, to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven, 2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131.
Tracy Gregerson
October 06, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Tracy A. Gregerson, age 59, of Monongahela, died September 29, 2025 at her home. Born November 28, 1965, in Temple Hills, MD, she was the daughter of the the late Stuart A. and Linda M. (Moore) Gregerson.
Tracy was a beloved bartender at Jim's Bar in Monongahela, where she brightened countless days with her warm smile. A passionate adventurer at heart, she delighted in exploring new sights and experiences, making lasting memories along her travels.
Stanley "Bud" Metikosh, Jr.
October 06, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Stanley "Bud" Metikosh, Jr., age 86 of Clairton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Born September 30, 1939 in Midland, PA, he was a son of the late Stanley and Martha (Belich) Metikosh. A retired meatcutter for Marraccini's Supermarket in Clairton, a US Army Veteran, and member of the former St. Mary's Serbian Orthodox Church in Clairton, Bud loved to camp and fish, especially at Pymatuning. He is survived by his wife Mary Jo (Carbone) Metikosh; his children Mark (Patty) Metikosh of Jefferson Hills, Michael (Jennifer) Metikosh of Belle Vernon, and Mandy Hilling of Belle Vernon; his stepchildren Joseph (Karen) DeSimone of Phillipsburg and Michael DeSimone of Shaler; his grandchildren Lauren, Delaney, Chad, McKenna, Jake, Maren, Liam, Nick, and Ian; his brother Michael (Debbie) Metikosh of Bybee, TN; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bud was preceded in death by his son Chad Metikosh and his sister Catherine Balint.
Kenneth A. Zirkle Sr.
October 06, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Kenneth A. Zirkle Sr., age 79, of Port Vue, died October 2, 2025, at his home. Born February 9, 1946, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Haskell and Mary Ann (Cosanella) Zirkle and husband of the late Marlene (Geary) Zirkle.
Kenneth was a dedicated Journeyman painter for UPMC, contributing his skills and craftsmanship. Outside of his work, he possessed a creative spirit, finding fulfillment in painting and drawing, activities that brought him great joy and allowed him to express his artistic talents. He also cherished tending to his home and lawn, ensuring his surroundings reflected the care he poured into them. A devoted member of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Kenneth found solace and community in his faith. His love for his family was a cornerstone of his existence. Kenneth treasured moments spent with children, sharing laughter, stories, and a sense of wonder that will be dearly remembered by all who knew him.
Richard A. "Rick" Biega
October 05, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard A. "Rick" Biega, 74, of White Oak, passed away Friday October 3, 2025 after a short, but intense, battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born May 29, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Francis "Frank" Biega and the late Helen (Swiencki) Biega Evanovich. Rick was a very active member of The Christy Park United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, was a lay leader, and was on the Pastoral Board. He worked as a customer service engineer for Xerox of Pittsburgh for over 25 years, and after his retirement also worked at Enterprise in Irwin. Rick was also a professional photographer. He and his wife Sharon, also had a photography business, R & S Photography, where he did wedding photography, family photos and also his favorite, scenic photography. He enjoyed children and loved to make others laugh. He was very handy, and could fix almost anything, if not he would still give his best attempt. He will be greatly missed.
Timothy Adams
October 04, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Timothy Adams, age 57 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Born April 6, 1968 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William Adams and Peggy Ann (Davis) Adams. Timothy loved his motorcycle and the outdoors. He was meticulous and neat with everything, from his tools to his clothes, and was naturally handy and mechanically inclined, using his talents to restore old bicycles. Tim is survived by his siblings Kimberly Adams of Clairton, William (Kimberly) Adams of Coal Center, and David (Michelle) Adams of Elizabeth; his nieces and nephews: Courtney, Jaden, Cory, McKaylee and Marissa Adams and Christie Bauer; his great-nieces-and-nephews Cameron Leigh Saunders, Elyse and Colter Adams, and Weston, Amelia, George, and Valerie Bauer; his "grandbabies" Enzo and Austin Salaske; his aunts and uncle Georgene Stapf of Elizabeth Twp., Robert Abraham of Cleveland, and Shelia Clien; and also many cousins. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his uncles George Abraham and Edward Davis, Jr.
Eleanor Jean Eisele,
October 03, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Eleanor Jean Eisele, 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born June 26, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Denzel Forrest and Dessie Norma (Weaver) Wiseman. She was a Registered Nurse for 52 years and retired one month after her 70th birthday. She was a member of Boston United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, White Oak Rescue and was the nurse for the McKeesport Majorette Drum and Bugle Corps.
Adam James Weyer
October 03, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marlene Straub
October 03, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Marlene J. Straub, age 93, of White Oak, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully on September 26, 2025, at her home. Born April 2, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Anna (Barron) Shivey and the wife of the late John Jacob Straub for over 40 years.
Michael Leyland Simmons
October 03, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Michael Leyland Simmons, 62 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, was born August 26, 1963, in McKeesport, PA. He was the son of the late Sylvester and Marion Singleton Simmons.
Michael attended school and graduated from McKeesport School District. After graduation, he worked for various places of employment; his most recent employment was with Mon Yough Community in the Housekeeping Department
Michael enjoyed watching the cooking channel, playing cards, and softball for the McKeesport All-Stars Team.
Frank Frazier Sr.
October 02, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Frank Frazier Sr., age 91, of West Mifflin
Sunrise, November 1, 1933, and Sunset, October 1, 2025.
Born in Jefferson County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Thomas and Theodore (Ray) Frazier.
Frank received his formal education at Talladega Boarding School for the Deaf. He moved to Pennsylvania in the 1960's.
He was employed by Fashion Bug, Charming Shoppes, Inc. for twenty five years. He retired in December, 1996. After that, he became employed for the Burlington Coat Factory in January, 1997.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of the Deaf in Wilkinsburg.
Frank is the father of Sheryl Ann Frazier of Alabama and the late Frank Frazier Jr.
He is the uncle of Angela Trivers of Inglewood, CA, Patricia (Harold) Palmore of Birmingham, AL and Tyese and Tracy Frazier of Birmingham, AL. He is also survived by a host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Gladys F. Trivers, Tom Frazier Jr., Wilbert "Jack" Frazier and Melvin Hayes and his ex-wife Katherine Pettaway.
There is no visitation or services scheduled currently. Burial will take place in McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery, 1608 5th Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132.
Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
The family would like to thank the PACE Staff at Community Life in McKeesport. They were like family to Frank. And special thanks to the staff at UPMC St. Margaret’s for the care they provided at Frank’s end of life stages.
Note: photo circa 2007
Marianne Morsey
October 02, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marianne Morsey, 71, of Harwick passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born in McKeesport on January 16, 1954 as the fifth child to the late Bernard George and Eileen Doris (Welcker) Morsey. As a baby, Marianne was stricken by viral encephalitis, changing her life and that of her family forever. In Spite of numerous hospital stays, Mare was a happy, sweet girl. She loved trains and always reminded everyone to "stay off the tracks" if she heard one approaching. She was also a music lover. The Beatles, Elvis, the Monkeys, and Tom Jones were just a few artists that were always on the record player - morning to night. After a spinal injury, Mare spent 30 years at Passavant Homes in Harwick. There were many wonderful caregivers who surrounded her with love through all of her difficult days. The family would like the thank all of you for loving their "Mare-Bear."
