March 04, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Robert “Bob” D. Morgan residing in Picayune, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the age of 82. Originally from McKeesport, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Morgan Sr. and Norsis Jackson Morgan; brothers, James Morgan Jr. and William Morgan. He is survived by his brother Patrick (Bernie) Morgan, his children Coleen Wadowsky, Loreen Mitchell, Kathleen (Steve) Andrejcak, Robert J. Morgan, and Maureen (Ron) Dorsey, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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March 03, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Katie Mary Ann Maringo, 40, of Donora, lost her courageous battle with numerous illnesses on March 2, 2022 and is no longer in pain or suffering. She was born November 17, 1981 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Frank and Bonnie M. (Arnold) Maringo of North Versailles. Katie was a former member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and had previously worked for Petco and Brize's Kennels. She had a special love for animals. Katie enjoyed making jewelry for her friends and family. She had a love of music, she had just got a purple guitar and amp for her last birthday, that had brought her so much joy. She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Katie was a kind, caring and compassionate person who will be very missed.
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March 03, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ernest G. Goettel, age 98, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Bridgeville Rehabilitation and Care Center. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired pipefitter for US Steel Clairton Works. Born May 3, 1923 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Edmund and Bertha (Achtzehn) Goettel and husband of the late Katherine "Betty" (Gee) Goettel. He is survived by daughter, Michelle (Frank) Pipak of O’Hara Twp.; sister, Alma Jarvis of Monessen; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sisters, Charlotta Cain, Iva Metz, Emma Joll and Yvonne "Bonnie" Garvin, and brothers, Brinton, Emmett "Bill" and Edmund Goettel. Visitation and burial were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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March 03, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
James A. Schonhardt, age 82, of Liberty Borough, died March 1, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 23, 1939, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Max and Elizabeth (Rydle) Schonhardt and the husband of Adrienne (Roslosnick) Schonhardt.
James retired from the United States Postal Service, where he was a mail carrier. He was a US Army veteran and a member of the Port Vue American Legion Post #447 after the McKeesport American Legion closed. James was also a member of the 11th Ward Club and Croatian CFU Lodge 146. He enjoyed playing poker in his early years, trips to the casino in recent years, watching the Penguins and Pirates, and basking in the sun in his front yard. James's greatest joys were spending time with all of his family and grandchildren, especially his great-grandson, Ross, Jr. They would spend Sundays going to church in the morning and then enjoy the afternoons together.
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March 03, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Bethel "Bette" (Brown) DeSantis, age 83 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. Born January 27, 1939 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late W. Thomas and Bethel Grace (Hail) Brown and wife of the late Felix J. DeSantis, who passed away June 13, 2005. A retired environmental engineer for Jefferson Hospital, Bette was a member of Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her children Lisa (Charles) Grese of Venetia and Dean (Lydia) DeSantis of Pleasant Hills; her grandchildren Heather (Jeff) James, Charles (Merrill) Grese and Hailey Grese, and Dean "D.J.," Dante, and Dana DeSantis; her great-grandchildren Hayden, Jordan, and Grayson James and Nora Grese; and her special companion Bella.
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March 03, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ann J. Scrip, age 97 of Versailles, passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, February 27, 2022 in Paramount Senior Living - South Hills in Baldwin. Born June 10, 1924 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Yurichko) Ursta. A member of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, the CFU Lodge 146 in Versailles, and its former Ladies' Club, Ann worked most recently as a manager for the Elks Club in McKeesport. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Michael A. Scrip, who passed away March 1, 2011, and her siblings: Charles, George, and John Ursta, Julia Cooper, and Mary (Marko) Wojtowicz. Ann is survived by her sisters Veronica Servov of Elizabeth Twp., Margaret Ursta of Versailles, and Julia A. Roberts of Versailles and also many nieces and nephews.
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March 03, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Donna J. Jubak, age 68 of Versailles, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. Born September 24, 1953 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Lucy (Smola) Tokosh and wife of the late Ronald A. Jubak, to whom she had been married since March 11, 2005 and who passed away February 13, 2022. Donna is survived by her siblings Larry Tokosh and Ronald (Gail) Tokosh, both of West Mifflin, Charlotte (John) Glinski of Dravosburg, and Robert (Tammy) Tokosh of Baton Rouge, LA; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings John, Edward, Phillis, and Donna Lee.
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March 01, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Danny G. Ulm, 65, of Dravosburg, formerly of Versailles, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born August 1, 1956 in McKeesport and is the son of the late George "Red" McKivitz and the late EllaMae K. Ulm. Danny worked as a truck driver for AJ Silberman & Co. for many years. He was a Volunteer Firefighter for Versailles Station 286 and was also a member of the Polish National Alliance Lodge 352. He loved gardening, fishing, and was a huge McKeesport Tigers and Ohio State Football fan. His family meant the world to him and he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Danny collected model fire trucks and firemen memorabilia and was an avid collector of model trains. Every year during Christmas, he would build a giant display for his whole family to see and eventually it became a year round passion of his.
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March 01, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Lynda M. Cain, age 78, of North Adams, MA, died February 25, 2022, at Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills PA. Born June 14, 1943, in Adams, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Roma (Martin) Lanier and wife of the late Neil Cain, whom she loved dearly. Lynda took pride in her community service by volunteering at the Food Bank in Adams and the former Sweet Brook Nursing Home. She was a member of the former St. Francis of Assisi Church in North Adams. She worked for many years for JC Penney, both in North Adams and Lanesboro, MA. She was an avid bowler when she was younger, bowling in leagues at Valley Park Lanes. Lynda loved to spend time with family and friends going out to lunch and dinner, and most of all shopping. Lynda is survived by her daughters, Erin (Chris) Morgan and Lori (Jim Cyr) Lemoine; grandchildren, Connor Morgan, Dalton Lemoine, and Grace Lemoine. A memorial service will be held in Massachusetts at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor
March 01, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dorothy Nardone, age 87 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 in Jefferson Hills Manor. Born July 29, 1934 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Margaret (Iacone) Nardone. A former member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Dorothy is survived by her niece Cheryl Ingram; her nephews Jeff Nardone and Thomas Mehalcik; and also many cousins. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Nancy Mehalcik and brother Angelo Thomas Nardone.
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February 28, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Anthony L. Mack, 65, died February 22, 2022. Arrangements were entrusted to Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
February 28, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Frederick E. “Fred” Crisp Sr., age 83, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. Born in Kentucky, on August 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Mitt and Gladys Crisp. He was retired from Iron Works Local #3-Pittsburgh, was a member of the AF&AM, Joppa Lodge and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was the husband of the late Beverly (Leibold) Crisp; stepfather of Karen List of West Mifflin; father of Rebecca “Becky”, James “Jimbo” Crisp, Frederick “Fred” Crisp Jr., Paul David Crisp and late Michelle Crisp; several grandchildren; brother of John “Whitt” (Sharon) Crisp, Danny Crisp, late Delores “Dee”, late Pamela (husband, Bob, survives) Kozar. There will be no visitation. Private burial will be held at Holy Trinity Cemetery. 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.
February 28, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Helen Bernadine Hindman, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was born August 2, 1933 in Swanton, MD., and was the daughter of the late Herbert D. and Pearl (Paugh) Sharpless. She was the wife of the late James Edwin Hindman who passed away December 21, 2008. Helen attended Elizabeth Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Janice E. Lieberum and grandson, Derek Lieberum of Elizabeth Township, son-in-law, Larry Leightley of Decatur, AL, sister, Minnie Nelson of Deer Park, MD., brothers, Carl C. Sharpless of Gum Spring, VA., and Ray R. Sharpless of Swanton, MD., nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Ann Leightley. There is no visitation. Inurnment will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Swanton, MD. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 28, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Valentina S. Belenkaya, age 102, of Forest Hills, died February 27, 2022, at home. Born January 28, 1920, in Borovichi, Russia, she was the daughter of the late Sergey and Olga (Mithrofanova) Efimov and the wife of the late Ilia Belenky.
Valentina retired as a professional pianist and assisted students at her late husband's studio. She was a devout Russian Orthodox woman. Valentina enjoyed singing, dancing, and sharing her music with others. She was also an avid reader and loved going for car rides.
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February 28, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ruth Mae Saunders, 86, of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born May 3, 1935 at home in Elizabeth and is the daughter of the late John David and Ruth Mae (Berwick) Richards. She was the wife to the late Richard C. Saunders, who passed away April 30, 2013. Ruth was a member of the Coulter Road Baptist Church for many years. She also worked for McGuire Nursing Home as a Nurses Aid. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Ron) Crabtree of Florida, and Patricia Matteson of West Virginia, siblings, Judy Langsdorf and LeRoy Richards, both of McKeesport, grandchildren, Jessica, Amy, Alicia and Nathan, along with 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, Ruth is preceded in death by brothers, John David, William Robert, and Donald Thomas Richards, and sisters, Mary Ellen and Elizabeth Louise Richards. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. Troy J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Service will be held at Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
