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Alan E. Stanoszek

February 09, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Alan E. Stanoszek, 69, of New Stanton, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born July 11, 1952, in McKeesport, the son of Edward and Emma (Ryan) Stanoszek. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sylvia (Lohr) Stanoszek, whom he married on Nov. 27, 1992; and cousins, Duane Stanoszek (Sharon), of North Huntingdon, and Kevin Ryan (Carol), of Elizabeth Township. Alan was preceded in death by his parents. He graduated from McKeesport High School in 1971 and attended Westmoreland County Community College, Hempfield. He was a member of Keystone Clipper RC Model Airplane Club, Rillton, and Latrobe Harley Owners Group (HOG) motorcycle club. He worked as a printer at Ryan Printing, McKeesport, and also was trained in heating, ventilation and air conditioning technologies. He showed a keen interest in the information technology field. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson trike motorcycle, stopping at various restaurants along the way for a meal. He took delight in expressing his wide-ranging opinions to anyone and everyone.

 
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Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Naccarato

February 09, 2022 |

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

Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Naccarato, age 59, of West Mifflin, passed away on February 9, 2022. Son of Joan (Manns) Naccarato of Liberty Boro and the late Joseph “Cheech” Naccarato, he was born on August 9, 1962, in Braddock. He was an auto technician for Cochran GMC, enjoyed golf, bowling, helping the kids do home projects and cooking.  Jeffrey is the husband of Denice (Crevar) Naccarato for 36 years; father of Carrie Naccarato of North Huntingdon, Chris (Megan) Naccarato of West Mifflin, and Ashley Naccarato of West Mifflin; brother of Sherry (Ronald) Messick of Long Branch, PA, Sandra Kelly of Pleasant Hills, Dean Naccarato of Liberty Boro, Melissa (Lou) Petrucci of Imperial, and Rodney (Patti) Naccarato of Liberty Boro; son-in-law of William and Geri Crevar of White Oak; brother-in-law of Cliff (Judy) Crevar of McKeesport, Dale (Diane) Crevar of Finleyville, Ron (Sue) Crevar of Mercer, PA and Cheryl Critchfield of West Mifflin.

 
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Eileen A. Pierce

February 09, 2022 |

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

Eileen A. Pierce, age 87, of McKeesport, died February 8, 2022, at home with her loving family. Born March 21, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of late Walter and Helen (Berry) Johnson, and the wife of James E. "Skip" Pierce, Jr., for 65 years.

Eileen dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, and attended Corpus Christi Church. Eileen enjoyed trips to the casino and playing Pokeno with her neighborhood card club. She looked forward to traveling and especially loved trips to Ocean City and Deep Creek Lake with her family.

 
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Roger J. Maceno

February 09, 2022 |

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

Roger Joseph Maceno, age 88 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Born June 27, 1933 in Braddock he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Powell) Maceno. Roger loved to talk to people, which he had the opportunity to do every day as a bus driver for Port Authority Transit for 36 years.  Following his retirement from PAT in 1994, he took two weeks off and worked another 24 years for Massie Toyota and Day Toyota.  He was a devoted dance and marching band parent to Tina during her school years and was a fixture at Payday’s Giant Eagle, which he used as a social hub. He was also a former member of the Lion’s Club. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and “Pop Pop.”

 
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Eugene R. Glos

February 09, 2022 |

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

Eugene R. Glos, age 60, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was a retired mechanic for Port Authority and also worked at his family’s business, One Stop Spot along Route 51 in Elizabeth. An Army veteran, he enjoyed fishing and working in his garage, which he referred to as Stella's, and spending time with his cat Spikets. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his entire family. Born June 16, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of Pearl C. (Hickman) Glos of Elizabeth and the late Ronald E. Glos. In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Heather (Wayne) Michaels of Lincoln Borough and Eugenia (Junior) Glos of Clairton; grandchildren, Mack, Tony and Shane; girlfriend, Lisa Knapp of White Oak; sisters, Sandra (Kenny) Lawver of Bronks Mills, NJ and Pamela Geiser of Elizabeth Twp.; friend of 49 years, Bruce Trumpie of Monongahela; also, nieces, nephews and cousins.

 
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Tina Gumpher

February 09, 2022 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Tina Rae Gumpher, 62 of Elizabeth, formerly of North Versailles, passed away on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022, at McKeesport Hospital. She was born in Brookville on June 2nd, 1959, to the late Joseph Sr. and Agnes M. (Marks) Gumpher. She is survived by her sisters Patricia Kristofik of Elizabeth and Theresa Irwin of North Versailles as well as brother James “Mike” Gumpher of Sigel. Additional survivors include sister-in-law Carolyn Gumpher of Elizabeth and cousins Tim and Kathleen Vargo of Uniontown and Dolly Baacke of Monessen. Further survivors include nieces and nephews Ryan Cyphert of Elizabeth, Shaun and Melissa Habjanetz of Versailles, Mikey and Laurie Gumpher of Sigel, Mandy and Justin Fremer of Brockway, Brian Gumpher of Brookville, Tiffany and Bryant Rockwell of Brookville, Todd and Kayla Gumpher of Brookville, Amanda Irwin of North Versailles, Ashley Nelson of East McKeesport, Amber Nelson of Dravosburg, Dennis Gumpher of Elizabeth, Joseph and Teresa Gumpher III of Elizabeth, Dave and Denise Burke of Elizabeth, Jamie Gumpher of Morgantown, WV, William and Megan Gumpher Jr. of Finleyville, Shane and Jenn Gumpher of Herminie, and Santana Gumpher of Pittsburgh. Tina was preceded in death by her brothers Joseph Gumpher Jr. and William Gumpher Sr. She was a member of the Ladies Club of Elizabeth and a former member of the Bowling League. She enjoyed playing bingo and visiting Atlantic City yearly. Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 18th, 2022, from 4-5 p.m. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Gerald Ross Waugh

February 09, 2022 |

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

Gerald Ross Waugh, 72, lifelong resident of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born March 29, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Lamont and Betty (Cole) Waugh. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 49 years, Sherri (Raymer) Waugh. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 1. Gerry is also survived by his sons, Monte (Dana) Waugh and Lyle (Shawna) Waugh. Also proud grandpa of Trent and Logan Waugh. Gerry served honorably on the USS Theodore Roosevelt on 5 Polaris deterrent patrols during the Vietnam War. Once out of the Navy, he worked in the automobile business. After he retired, he and Sherri enjoyed traveling and antiquing. One of his favorite hobbies was finding antique clocks and restoring them. There is no visitation. Private burial with Military Honors will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society @ 412-919-1100. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Rose E. Gordon

February 09, 2022 |

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

Rose E. Gordon, 77, of White Oak, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.  She was born April 7, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Martin D. and Jeanne R. (Meinen) Gordon . Rose was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for the former Bell Telephone for over 30 years and recently worked at Giant Eagle in North Versailles in the bakery.  She is survived by brother, Robert E. "Bob" (Janet) Gordon of Naples, Fl, nephews, Robert J. "Bob" (Dyanne) Gordon of Mechanicsville, VA and Richard M. "Rich" (Anita) Gordon of Gibsonia, 7 great-nieces and great-nephews and her close friend Eleanor Barton. There is no visitation. Private inurnment and funeral service will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh with The Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, officiating.  Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director.  Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

 


Raymond A. Balint

February 09, 2022 |

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

Raymond A. Balint, age 87, of McKeesport, died February 8, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 23, 1934, in Homestead, he was the son of the late Andrew Balint and the late Margaret (Bakos) Balint-Gaydos and the loving husband of Barbara Ann (Polanowski) Balint.

 
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Gene Joseph Remaley

February 08, 2022 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Gene Joseph Remaley, age 87, of West Mifflin, died on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born in Monessen on January 26, 1935 and is the son of the late Joseph Hans and Cecelia Nicolas Remaley. He was a member of the United States Army during peacetime, was a manager of Isaly’s then retired from the US Post Office as a carrier.

 
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Anthony L. Radziwon

February 08, 2022 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Anthony L. Radziwon, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 2, 1938 in Braddock, son of the late Walter and Stella Radziwon.  Prior to his retirement, Anthony was a general manager for Kroger Grocery Store and co-owner of Razz T.V.  He enjoyed spending time at the gym with his friends and breakfast crew, was an avid fisherman and a devoted husband, father,  grandfather and great-grandfather.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy L. (Powers) Radziwon; grandson, Jeremy Radziwon; brother, Walter Radziwon; sons-in-law, Wayne Close and Jeffrey Petro; and infant great-granddaughter, Riley.  He is survived by his sons, Anthony "Butch" L. and his wife, Vickie, James E. and his wife, Christine, Darren M.; daughters, Debra F. Dancy and her fiance, Eric, Michele E. Close and Jacqueline R. Petro; sister, Dorothy Blasik; grandchildren, Anthony (April), Tiffany (Chris), Ryan (Stacey), Jamie, Alicia (Chris), Sarah (Ryan), Amanda (Jason), Samantha (Patrick), Wayne Jr. (Kayla), Jacob, Jeffrey (Kristin) ; and 16 great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Braddock Catholic All Saints Cemetery, Braddock Hills, PA.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmoreland County Food Bank.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Richard "Rich" Maley

February 07, 2022 |

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

Richard "Rich" Maley, 66, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William and Dorothy Mae (Herb) Maley. Rich was a 1973 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was the former President of TICO Electric, Inc. He was a member of IBEW Local # 5, F & AM Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge # 731, Royal Order of Jesters Court # 2, the Syria Shrine, the National Electrical Contractors Association, and the Buena Vista, Elizabeth, & Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Companies. Rich was also on the Elizabeth Township K-9 committee. He was a former President of the McKeesport Rotary Club and Scout Master for Troop 99 in Mt Vernon. Rich always enjoyed entertaining as he had a love for cooking, especially at Steeler game tailgates. He made many memories with friends while hunting and traveling on motorcycles or his favorite toy, the Polaris Sling Slot. Whether he was performing a magic trick or telling a joke, he always made sure you had a good time.

 
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Connie Ann Stiffy

February 07, 2022 |

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

Connie Ann Stiffy, 72, of Donora passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born June 16, 1949 in Monessen, and is the daughter of the late Raymond and Vivian (Digrazia) Kereston. Connie was a graduate of the Belle Vernon Area High School in 1967 and an active member in the Miracle Ridge Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jeffrey D. Stiffy, of Donora; sons, Raymond Dale (Christine) Stiffy, of Charleroi, Jason Allen (Tina Callen) Stiffy, of Charleroi, Michael David (Ellen Turner) Stiffy, of Donora; brothers, Ronald and Donald Kereston; and grandchildren, Sarah Stiffy, Samantha Callen, and Marissa Stiffy. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

 


Jonathon M. Lewis

February 07, 2022 |

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

Jonathon M. Lewis, age 48, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at home. He was a gas service technician for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a member and EMT at Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company and a former member and chief at Glassport Fire Company #2. A hockey coach for Ringgold High School and Mon Valley Thunder, he loved hunting, fishing, and his grandsons. Born June 26, 1973 in Chicago, IL, he was a son of Sherry (David) Easton Sutton of Port Vue and the late Lawrence Lewis. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of eight years, Toni M. (Culley) Lewis; sons, Brendon (Emily Hodge) Lewis of New Eagle and Sean (Amber) Trasp of Travelers Rest, SC; daughter, Sara (Jesy) Littlejohn of Laurel, MD; grandsons, Graham Trasp and Tobias Littlejohn; sisters, LeAnne (Andrew) Papson of Glassport and Jennifer (Jay) Morabeto of Glassport; brother, Sonny (Nikki) Lewis of Lexington Park, MD; nephews, Dylan Papson, Steele and Dominic Lewis, and Dakotah and Connor Morabeto; also, aunts, uncles and cousins.

 
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Carol F. Gregg

February 06, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Carol F. Gregg, 79, of Glassport died Thursday February 3, 2022. Daughter of the late Robert and Elsie (Foreman) Gardner. She is the beloved wife of the late Lowell Gregg. She is survived by daughters Doris (Anthony) Haywood of Mckeesport and Tammy (Daniel) List of White Oak; sons Brian (Jennifer) Gregg of Glassport and David (Heather) Gregg of Glassport; grandchildren Anthony Jr., Brian Jr., Sara, Olivia, and David Jr.; and great-grandchildren Sophia and Roman. She was preceded in death by son Wayne Gregg and siblings Kathy Sterner and John Gardner. Carol was a retired food service worker at South Allegheny School District. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wednesday from 3-6:30pm at which time a funeral service will be held.