June 05, 2025 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Flora F. (Yoder) Pomocki, 85, of Port Vue, entered into eternal rest peacefully at the home of her sister, Cookie Yoder, on Monday June 2, 2025. Born in Homestead, November 21, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Margaret (Weber) Yoder. A wonderful caring homemaker she is the beloved wife of August Pomocki, she is survived by her loving sons; David (Kerri) Pomocki, James Pomocki, Thomas (Michelle) Pomocki and Mark Pomocki, a sister, Cookie Yoder, who Flora was not only a sister but a mother and best friend after their mothers passing. Flora is also survived by her grandchildren, Gabby Furey, Isabella Pomocki, and Dillion Pomocki, and a nephew, Robert (Kelly) Yoder. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert (late Sandy) Yoder.
All services are private and entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc., Duquesne.
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June 05, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Joseph W. Potts, age 69, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was born in Akron, OH, on December 7, 1955, and is the son of the late William E. and Gloria J. Tosi Potts. He was employed as a computer analyst for HUD, Federal Government, and taught Computer Science.
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June 04, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert James Legler, age 76, of North Huntingdon, PA, died on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 10, 1948, and was the son of the late Robert Andrew and Leona Frances Nedobylek Legler. Robert proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing, fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles. He also loved animals, especially his beloved dog, Toby.
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June 04, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Geraldine A. Hoffman, age 90, of Greensburg, formerly of North Braddock, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in William Penn Care Center, Jeannette, PA. Born in North Braddock on May 31, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Valko) Harmon. She was a homemaker and worked at Kennywood in her early years.
She was the wife of the late Ronald Hoffman Sr.; mother of Ronald Hoffman Jr. of Jeannette, Ronaele Hoffman of Turtle Creek, Lawrence Hoffman of North Huntingdon, Frances Watson of Scottdale, and Darrell Hoffman of Greensburg; grandmother of Kelly Hoffman, Katie Hoffman, Robert Dick, Stephanie Furin, Samantha Snow-Twigg, and late Jennifer Dick; and great grandmother of Charlotte Wetmore. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, John Harmon Jr., Dolores Harmon Grove, William Harmon, Raymond Harmon, Kenneth Harmon, Thomas Harmon, Margaret Harmon Klaus and Mary Harmon.
Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 2-8 p.m., with a Blessing Service at 2:00 p.m., with Deacon Ron Dembloski, officiating, at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Interment will take place on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville. Please arrive at the cemetery by 12:20 p.m.
June 04, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James P. Craig, 75, of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born April 30, 1950 and was the son of the late William H. and Alice (Luehm) Craig. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara (Laughin) Craig, who passed away on July 12, 2021. He was a retired Funeral Director for the former William H. Craig Funeral Home in McKeesport. He was a member of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, the McKeesport-Duquesne Masonic Lodge, Lion's Club and the Kiwani's Club. He loved his family especially his granddaughters.
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June 04, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Theresa Boehm, age 94 of North Huntingdon, passed away on June 3, 2025 at St. Anne Home in Greensburg. She was born on January 12, 1931, in Braddock, a daughter of the late Stanley and Antoinette Misialek. Theresa was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, and a long-time cafeteria worker for Norwin School District. She enjoyed her role as a homemaker, and she cherished the time she spent with her family. Theresa had many hobbies, including gardening, baking, cooking, going on walks, various types of dancing, card games, and trips to the casino. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Herbert, one brother Stanley Misialek, and one grandson, Jason. She is survived by her three sons, Ron Boehm (Susan), Rick Boehm (Wendy), and Russ Boehm (Pam), one daughter Lori Best (David), thirteen grandchildren, Brian (Chelsea), Holly (Nick), Brandon (Natalie), Patrick (Veronica), Nick (Robin), Ryan (Natalie), Kate (Kevin), Anthony (Lauren), Matt (Emily), Nicole, Jon (Courtney), Emily and Abby; nineteen great-grandchildren, Alex, Taryn, Nick, Mia, Nina, Natalia, Olivia, Maura, Iris, Killian, Jolene, Rylee, Lorelei, Josephine, Devin, Greg, Cristian, Evelyn, and Aubrey. and a sister Barb Macko (Bill) and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, with interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theresa's name to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
June 03, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward N. Welty, age 65, of West Elizabeth, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 in Jefferson Hospital. He was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church. A registered nurse for more than 30 years, he worked mostly in the cardiac cath lab. He had a great work ethic and worked all over the country including Alaska and Hawaii, and spent a lot of time in Georgia, Florida and Texas. Born April 28, 1960 in New Eagle, he was a son of Robert N. and Dorothy (Kemp) Welty of West Elizabeth. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Carolyn Welty Ralph of Irwin and Robert G. (Cathy) Welty of West Elizabeth; aunt, Carolyn Rockwell of Elizabeth; nieces, Nicole and Emaly; and nephews, George and Eli. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Robert Rockwell. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ed. Pope officiating. Private burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth United Methodist Church, 317 Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 03, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Christina Smith, aged 90 of Harrison City and formerly of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Redstone Highlands in Murrysville. Born November 5, 1934 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella Antonella. A former administrative assistant at Westinghouse's Bettis National Laboratory and member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela's Church, Tina will always be cherished and remembered fondly by all for her strength of character, keen sense of humor, all-embracing kindness, unsparing generosity, remarkable resilience, and last, but not least, her truly exceptional baking skills and treats. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Ronald A. Smith, who passed away in August 2005, and all seven of her older siblings. Tina is survived by her daughter Linda (Chris) Temple of Harrison City, her grandsons Michael (Ashley) Temple of Harrison City and Jeremy (Milena) Temple of Penn Twp, the light of her life, her great-granddaughter Lexi Temple, and also many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Tina were held privately. Tina’s family would also very much like to extend a special, heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Redstone Highlands of Murrysville for their exemplary care and comfort not only for Tina, but to her family as well. Arrangements by the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home, Versailles.
June 02, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Mary Ruth Queen, 77, of McKeesport, was born March 2, 1948, in Industry, PA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Cecil and Carrie Spence Anderson.
Mary was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, a former member and past President of Mt. Vernon Elementary PTA. And she was also inducted into the softball Hall of Fame in Boston, PA.
Mary was employed at Dicks Sporting Goods warehouse working in the distribution, shipping and receiving departments.
Mary was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, and wife of the late Robert Queen, Sr.
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June 02, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Cynthia James, 69, died May 26, 2025. A memorial service was held May 31, 2025 at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Duquesne. Arrangements were in care of Tunie Funeral Home.
June 02, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Carol Ann Brown, 84, of McKeesport, was born December 7, 1940, in Van Meter, PA. She was the only daughter of the late Claud Theodore Walker and Eldora Elizabeth (Carter) Walker. At home on May 28, 2025, she became absent from her body and present with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her parents, Claud T. and Eldora E. (Doe); beloved husband, Alonzo L. Brown, Jr. (Nab); daughter, Valerie Lynn Brown; sister, Berniece Dixon; brothers, Claud Eugene (Geno) Walker, Howard Milton Walker, Arthur Carl (Gateau) Walker, Vernon Alphonso (Doby) Walker, Carter Melvin Walker, Theodore Franklin “Teddy” Walker, Alvin Floyd Walker, Anthony Wayne Walker and James David “Hawkeye” Walker and grandson, Richard William (Ricky) Herring II.
Carol graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1959, the second class to graduate from this building. Carol was a lifetime member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. For many years, she served on the Senior Usher Board. She was employed and retired from Mon Yough Community Services as a receptionist. Carol was a member of the Robinettes (Clairton 88’s women’s softball team). She was a fashionista and loved to attend the Ebony Fashion Fair Fashion Show every year that it came to Pittsburgh.
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June 02, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rev. Robert Michael Walney, also known as, Robert Eschelbacher, 86, of Greenock, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born May 8, 1939, and was the son of the late Edward and Pearl Eschelbacher. He was the loving husband of 39 years to the late Rev. Ruth Walney, who passed away on May, 8 2001. He was a 1958 graduate of Clairton High School. Pastor Bob touched the hearts and lives of many people during his 6 decades of ministry at Prayer Time Cathedral, alongside his wife. He loved traveling to Maui frequently, where he had made many close friends, throughout the years.
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June 02, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Helen Checca, age 97, of Timonium, MD, formerly of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025 with loving nieces, Karen Fagan and Patricia Brletic by her side. She was born in McKeesport, PA on August 7, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Antiono and Anna Carrara Leonardo. During the Great Depression, Helen’s parents agreed to her intrafamily adoption with Anna’s sister, Angeline Checca, and her husband Joseph. Helen resided with her adoptive parents in Ohio until after graduation from Steubenville High School in 1944 when she returned to McKeesport.
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June 02, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jacqueline "Jackie' Cohen, 79, of Pittsburgh passed away at home Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 24, 1945 to the late Irwin and Sara (Verbofsky) Katz. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Cohen; daughter, Robyn (David) Brown of McDonald; grandchildren, Abigayle and Parker Brown, and Tori Cohen; her brother, Richard (Susan) Katz; her sister, Ellen (Scott) Grosser; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, Jackie is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Cohen who passed away in 2016. There are no services. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 02, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Melissa Lou Stefanic, 63 of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Glassport passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born in McKeesport on February 21, 1962 to the late Frank and Kathleen (Dunlap) Ventresca. Melissa was a woman of many hobbies, talents, and careers. Starting her journey as a Ballerina at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, then going to Chatham University to become a teacher, attending St. Margaret's School of Nursing, and finally achieving a Master's degree at Waynesburg University while working as and RN for the VA Hospital in Oakland. Melissa was a member of the White Oak American Legion Auxiliary #701, as well as the American Legion Riders. She enjoyed her trips on the motorcycle, camping, and also loved crafting and being a dog mom. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Robert J. "Bob" Stefanic; her 2 sons, James F. (Angela) Stefanic of Pittsburgh, and Samuel R. (Sasha) Stefanic of Upper St. Clair; her grandson, James R. Stefanic; nephew, John (Crystal) Goldsworthy; and many loving friends. In addition to her parents, Melissa is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Goldworthy. Friends are welcome Thursday, June 5, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
