Gloria Graham
July 05, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Shirley Mae Hanna
July 05, 2023 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Shirley Mae Hanna, 89, of McKeesport, died July 3, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Clarence and Mae (Scally) Howell and beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Hanna. She is survived by her daughter Tracy (David) Enscoe; son Timothy (Nicole) Hanna; grandson Eric (Rebekah) Hanna and great granddaughter Alana Townes. She was affectionately known as "Aunt Sis" to her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Robert, Thomas, James and Emmanuel "Bud" Howell. Shirley was a retired Contract Analyst for US Steelworker's Union and was a member of the Beulah Park United Methodist Church. Shirley enjoyed going to the Renzie Park concerts with her church friends. She was an avid sports fan and loved watching the Steelers and Pirates. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Friday from 2 to 8 and on Sat. from 9:30 to 10:30 am. A funeral service will be held Sat. 11:00 am at the Beulah Park United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathleen Barnhart. Interment following McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Ronald McDonald House or Shriners Hospital.
Lavina F. Kerklo
July 05, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Lavina F. Kerklo, age 86, of Liberty Borough, died July 2, 2023, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born November 20, 1936, in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late James and Sarah Jane (Plaster) Randolph and the wife of the late Donald C. Kerklo. Lavina was a member of the Liberty Presbyterian Church. She was an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and Bible School Director at church. Lavina was involved in many community activities and was always ready to help someone in need. She was a councilwoman in Liberty Borough for over 28 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Lavina is survived by children, Donnajo (Michael) Couch and Dean Alan Kerklo; grandchildren, Kimberly Joelle Couch, Kellie Lynn Couch, and Elisha (Kerklo); brother, Carl (Janet) Randolph, of Trenton, FL; and many nieces and nephews.
Doris Elaine Boggs
July 05, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Elizabeth C. "Betty" Krasman
July 04, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Joe Ginter
July 04, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Margaret A. (Shedolske) Staszak
July 04, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Margaret A. (Shedolske) Staszak, 103, formerly of West Mifflin and Overlook Green Senior Living, peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Staszak was a loving homemaker and a member of the Resurrection Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Born in McKeesport, May 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Jordan) Sheldoske. Beloved wife of the late Casmer L. "Tommy" Staszak, she is survived by her loving children, Richard Staszak of Pittsburgh, William (Sandy) Staszak of White Oak, and Carol (Late John) Hladycz of Eighty-Four, a sister, Ann Novak of North Huntingdon, five grandchildren, Tom (Jane) Staszak, Janna Staszak, Jonah (Mariah) Hladycz, Benjamin (Ashley) Hladycz, and Jared Hladycz, and three great grandchildren, Tripp Staszak, Finley Jo Hladycz, and Olive Willow Hladycz, Nieces and Nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by ten siblings.
Julia Ann (Greene) Pratt
July 04, 2023 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Julia Ann (Greene) Pratt, 84, of McKeesport, departed this life peacefully at 1:15 A.M. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 5, 1938, in Smithdale, PA. Beloved daughter of the late Augustus Greene Sr., and Bessie (Jones) Greene, she was raised with five other siblings—Addie, Alise, Augustus (Gus), Evelyn, and Betty Elaine (Laney). Julia was affectionately nicknamed “Bootsie” by her big sister, Alise. She was affectionately known by this nickname her whole life.
Julia married the love of her life, Stanford R. Pratt, Sr., on June 30, 1956. He lovingly referred to his young bride as “Boots.” Julia was a stay-at-home mother for many years while raising her seven children. This gave her the opportunity to be involved in many facets of their school life – a member of the PTA and a homeroom mother. She enjoyed attending her children’s sports, choral concerts, vocational, and other extracurricular activities. Julia eventually became employed as a home health aide—a career she thoroughly enjoyed. She also served at McKeesport Area School District as a lunch aide, working in this capacity for over 10 years. She was a true advocate for the students while there.
Thomas Earl Long Jr.
July 04, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Thomas Earl Long Jr., 37, died June 29, 2023. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at The Youth Department Children of Israel, 329 9th Ave., McKeesport, where at funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
Kathleen A. Lenze
July 03, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Kathleen A. Lenze, age 74 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Reston Hospital Center in Reston, VA. Born November 29, 1948 in Dravosburg, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Evelyn (Schumann) Zewe. Kathleen retired as an elementary school teacher for the West Mifflin School District, teaching at Grant and Homeville elementary schools. In her spare time, she loved to cook and ride bicycles, but she was most importantly very devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren.
James Michael “Micky” Martin, Sr.
July 03, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
James Michael “Micky” Martin, Sr., age 88, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on September 4, 1934 and is the son of the late Thomas Victor and Catherine Skiffington Martin, and the husband of the late Marian Laskey Martin. Micky was a member of the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport, PA, where he served as an altar boy. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed boating, and having a glass of wine. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Bruce M. Del Signore
July 02, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Bruce M. Del Signore, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born October 23, 1952 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Ernest Dante and Martha Louise (Kenan) Del Signore. Bruce was a 1971 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. He worked 31 years at US Steel Clairton Works as a Heavy Equipment Operator before retiring. Bruce was an active member of the Christian Center Church, where he enjoyed greeting people before every service. For over 20 years, he participated in an annual missionary trip to Philippi, WV for various service projects. In his younger years, he made many road trips in his Datsun 240Z. He loved the outdoors; cutting & stacking fire wood so that he could enjoy warm fires through the cold winters nights. Anywhere he went, anybody he talked to, he made instant friends. His off the wall jokes that came out of nowhere made his friends and family laugh constantly. He loved his ice cream and bakery shops and he would use those shops as landmarks in his directions if you ever asked how to get somewhere.
Kemp Michael Cook
July 02, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward L. Mandich
July 01, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Edward L. Mandich, age 93, of East McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. He was born February 2, 1930 in East McKeesport, a son of the late Mirko and Rose Mandich. He was a US Army Korean War veteran that went onto have a long career as a postal worker for the US Mail. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of over 64 years Jean (Goldiew) Mandich; and brother Roger Mandich and his wife Shirley. He is survived by his Brother-in-law Joseph Goldie and Robert (Mary Ann) Goldie. Services are private. Arrangements handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Private interment at Grandview Cemetery in North Versailles. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
Virginia Lois Maldonado
July 01, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Virginia Lois Maldonado, age 86, of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born in Shelocta, PA on June 6, 1937 and is the daughter of the late Franklin, Sr. and Edith Rishell Heath and the wife of the late Robert Maldonado, who died on August 26, 1996. She was employed as the first female machinist at Westinghouse and was also a trainer for them. She would periodically travel to their locations in Germany as well. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, attending plays and musicals, and going out with her friends. She was also attended of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church (former St. Mary Czestochowa Church), where she was a member of the Christian Mothers.
