January 06, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Florence L. Ramsey, age 96 of Clairton, passed away at home on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born September 17, 1926 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Reynolds) Coughenour. Florence was preceded in death by her husband Joseph E. Ramsey, Jr., who passed away July 1, 2018, her daughter Diana Sickley, her son Curtis (Melanie) Ramsey, and her brothers Charles and Thomas Coughenour. She is survived by her daughter Mary Ann Martin of Clairton; her sons David (Kim) Ramsey of Jefferson Hills and Craig (Connie) Ramsey of Elizabeth; her grandchildren Richard (Tracy) Lindsey, Christina Martin, Jason (Kathy) Ramsey, Joshua (Chalee) Ramsey, Jared (Sinthana) Ramsey, Erin (Sam) Nunnery, Jessica (Nick) Chiavetta, and Todd Ramsey; her numerous great-grandchildren; her great-great-grandchildren; and also nieces and nephews. Florence was also a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church, the Wilson Civic Association, and the Wilson AARP.
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January 06, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sharon L. Kelly, 76, of Greensburg formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home. She was born January 8, 1946 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Alexander and Evelyn M. (Woll) Brown. Prior to her retirement, Sharon was a lab tech for Columbia Hospital and later the Forbes Health System with 40 years of service. After retirement she volunteered for the Vietnam Veterans of Westmoreland County, Christian Layman, Greensburg VFW and the YWCA Thrift Store. She was a graduate of Hempfield Area H.S and Carnegie Tech, Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Kelly, brother, Alexander C. and sister, Helen. She is survived by her son, Shaun; brothers, William, Kevin, Robert, James; sisters, Colen, Evelynn, Darlene and Karen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Interment to follow in Brush Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of Westmoreland County, 201 Law and Finance Building, 35 W Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
January 06, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Kenneth L. Ferree, age 56, of McKeesport, died on January 3, 2023. Born March 19, 1966, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Lawrence and LaVerne (Harff) Ferree and the husband of Julie (Weakland) Ferree for over 25 years.
Ken was a retired, self-employed general contractor. He was a member and President of the McKeesport Sportsmen's Association. Ken enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, caring for his fleet of cars, and spending time at his Mountain Pines Campground of Champion, PA. His greatest joy was telling a joke and sharing a laugh with family and friends.
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January 05, 2023 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
William E. Lessman, Jr., 66, of Acme, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA. Born in Mount Pleasant, July 21, 1956, he was the son of the late William E. and Mary Black Lessman. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn “Lynn” Wilson Lessman, his daughter, Dorothy Jane Wilson, his granddaughter, Katelynn Anlage, also by brothers, Gregg, Todd, Eddie, Tom, and Shawn. An electrician and fishing guide, he was the bass guitar player for the musical group “Ancient Dream”, and served as sound technician for other bands. He was the owner of the patent for a fishing device called “Citation”, an avid hunter, and a muzzle loader expert. It could be said that he was a jack of all trades, and a master of many. Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements. A gathering for all those who have had Bill in their life will be held, details to be announced. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association.
January 05, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Geraldine (Papp) Nelson, 84, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born November 3, 1938 in McKeesport, and was the daughter to the late Lawrence and Margaret Emma (Toth) Papp. She was the loving wife of 64 years to Wayne Henry Nelson, who passed away October 24, 2022. Gerry was a long time active member of First Evangelical Free Church and alongside her husband was on the Board of Directors at the McKeesport branch of the William Penn Association, which is a non-profit organization that offers life insurance to those in the community and surrounding areas. For 30+ years, Gerry worked as a Secretary of Construction for G.C Murphy before transferring to the McKeesport Housing Opportunity, where she became the Executive Secretary & Vice President.
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January 05, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Barbara Rose Mayfield, 82, of Liberty Borough, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2022. She was born March 7, 1940 in Port Vue, and is the daughter to the late Charles and Rose (Sucha) Huemme. Barb worked many years in the banking industry, working for the same company, but many locations & various name changes, now known as Huntington Bank. She was a member of Central Highlands Methodist Church, Meals on Wheels, and crocheted with the Shepherds, which is a caring ministry, providing prayer shawls, walker aprons, cards, and even offered prayer support for members and their friends and family within the community. Barb was an avid reader as she would sit up all night to finish a book. She enjoyed baking, traveling & she especially loved her trips to the beach. Barb was a strong-willed, feisty woman, and will be missed by many.
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January 05, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph M. Pollack, age 93, of McKeesport, died January 1, 2023, at home. Born July 3, 1929, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Tkac) Pollack and husband of the late Dorothy Pollack.
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January 05, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Marie J. (Squires) Ference, age 93, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a member of St. John XXIII Parish, St. Isaac Jogues Church in Elrama and was a former postal clerk with the U.S. Postal Service in Floreffe and Clairton. Born May 13, 1929 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Vincent and Stella (Budka) Squires and wife of the late Edward J. Ference. She is survived by daughter, Diane Ference of Jefferson Hills; sons, Daniel (Margie) Ference of Glassport, Robert (Amy) Ference of Rostraver Twp. and Thomas (Lori) Ference of Finleyville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond Squires of North Versailles, Thomas Squires of San Jose, CA and Vincent Squires of Lakeland, FL; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Irene Meyer, Phyllis Shuster and Betty Pater, and brother, Ralph Squires. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 10:30 AM in St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church (St. John 23rd Parish) with the Rev. Pierre Falkenhan officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Czestochowa Cemetery, White Oak. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
January 04, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joan Lee Konias, 87, of Boston, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born April 26, 1935 in Monongahela and was the daughter of the late Louis and Susan (Bianchi) DeSantis. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. She was also a member of the former Boston Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Joan had worked for the former DeSantis Dairyland in Boston and the former Tastee Donut Bakery. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Konias, son, James (Kim) Konias of Greenock, granddaughter, Lindsay (Howard) Lesofsky of North Huntingdon, great-grandchildren, Reese and Nathan Lesofsky, nephews, Larry (Donna) DeSantis and Darrin (Valerie) DeSantis, and sister-in-law, MaryAnn DeSantis. She was preceded in death by her brother, Salvatore DeSantis. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10 am in the chapel of the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. The Rev. Vincent P. Velas, will officiate. Private inurnment will be in the Mount Vernon Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
January 04, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Mary Ellen Binkney, age 79, of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Born in McKeesport on July 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Vojutasak) Baker. She was a retired registered nurse from UPMC Braddock, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Trinity Church, enjoyed traveling and going on vacation, enjoyed her martini, and was licensed 50 years as a nurse. Her grandchildren were her life. Mary Ellen is the wife of the late John W. Binkney Jr., who passed away in 2015; mother of Lisa (Daryl) Miller of Venetia and Mark Binkney of West Mifflin; grandmother of Austin Miller and Alena Miller; and sister of Dennis (Pat) Baker of West Mifflin, Joseph Baker of Coulter, and the late Eugene Baker. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 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. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at Holy Trinity Church-West Mifflin, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Larry Adams, officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery-West Mifflin.
January 04, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Paula Ann (Cooper) Gagorik, age 67, of White Oak, died at home on December 31, 2022. Born January 29, 1955, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Mathew and Virginia Mae (Padgett) Cooper and the cherished wife of John Gagorik for 47 years.
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January 03, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Morris C. Decolati, 86, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born September 14, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Morris J. and Rose Virginia (Tozana) Decolati. Morris was a US NAVY Veteran and was a member of the White Oak American Legion. He held many jobs throughout his lifetime, he had worked for Copperweld, US Steel, Elizabeth Carbide and retired from Pittsburgh Cryogenics. He regularly attended Park Baptist Church in Versailles and was involved with the Burger Bash group there. Morris was a handyman, he could fix anything with some string and some duct tape and was affectionately called Macgyver by his family. He loved working outside, especially in his garden where he grew lots of vegetables and once grew a pumpkin that was almost 300 pounds. He also enjoyed fishing, grilling, working on his cars and remodeling his house. Morris was an amazing man, and was the best husband, daddy and grandfather in the world and taught his family everything. He will be greatly missed by all.
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January 03, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Eugene Ziegler, age 82, of North Huntingdon, died December 31, 2022, at Westmoreland Hospital. Born April 12, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Amos W. and Bertha (Leonhardt) Ziegler and the husband of Arlene (Williams) Ziegler for 61 years.
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January 02, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Jean Ellen Kinlough, age 90, of Plum, formerly of White Oak, died on Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on February 2, 1932 and is the daughter of the late John and Estelle Orlow Monahan and is the beloved wife of the late John Kinlough. She worked at the pool at Kennywood Park during high school, became a secretary at Firth Sterling, then spent the majority of her life as a homemaker. Her most treasured time was serving as a CCD instructor for second through twelfth grades for 25 years, specializing in teaching First Holy Communion. She served as the vice president of council at Holy Family Parish, Our Lady of Joy Church. She was also a founding member of the McKeesport Choraliers.
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January 02, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
