January 05, 2022 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Diane (Mack) Brentzel, 74, of North Huntingdon, died Monday January 3, 2022. She was born January 25, 1947 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Dean and Frances (Allshouse) Mack and was also preceded in death by a sister Sandy Gabey. Diane was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1964, where she was head cheerleader, president of student council, and homecoming queen. She received her bachelor’s degree from Seton Hill College and was a retired first grade teacher for the Norwin School District. She was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin, where she was a former Sunday school teacher and was a member of the funeral choir. She was also a former longtime member of the Board of Directors of the Norwin Public Library. She was happy with the simple things of life. She enjoyed gardening and working around the house and loved her dogs. She loved and was very proud of her family and enjoyed family vacations at Dewey Beach, Delaware. Diane is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ronald P. Brentzel; her children Jennifer (Chad) Morgan of North Huntingdon, Aaron P. (Tammy) Brentzel of Ardara, and Brian M. (Janelle) Brentzel of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Darian, Maddy, Tristan, Addison, Gracie, Aubrey, Noraa, Ainsley, and Brayden; her great granddaughter Donna Jane “DJ”; a sister Marsha (David) Goberish of Memphis, TN; brother-in-law Rick Gabey of SC; also nieces and nephews.
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January 05, 2022 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Irene M. (Mellon) Young, age 92, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born September 8, 1929 in East McKeesport, a daughter of the late Frank and Mable Mellon. Irene was a lifetime member of the Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles, where she served as a Deacon, an Elder and was active in numerous ministries over the years. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and served as an Advisory Board Member for the East McKeesport Assembly of Rainbow Girls. Irene was proud of her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Maryville College in Tennessee, and went on to work in the accounting department of Koppers in Pittsburgh before focusing on raising her family. Irene loved camping in Sigel and spending time with her grandchildren.
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January 05, 2022 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Carol Grace Hicks, 50, departed this life on Friday, December 24, 2021, at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Carol was born on February 25, 1971. Carol was the beloved daughter of the late Joshua and Carol (Maddie) Hicks of Clairton, PA.
She attended Mon Valley Intermediate School in Jefferson Hills for 12 years. Carol worked at Mon-Yough Community Services for Clean Sweep as a vocational trainee for many years.
Carol enjoyed simple pleasures, she enjoyed shopping, watching movies, and listening to music. She enjoyed sitting outdoors and chatting with neighbors and family. Carol was a kindhearted woman with nothing but love in her heart.
Carol is survived by her loving sister, Joyce, and brother-in-law Daniel Mance of McKeesport, with whom she lived. Nieces Jasmine and Lamira Johnson, Autumn Baldwin, and Tyshae Scott, all of McKeesport, PA. Carol was a great Aunt to three boys whom she loved dearly. Carol is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss her kind soul.
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January 05, 2022 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Paul A. Flanyak, 68, of Latrobe, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. He was born December 21, 1953 in McKeesport, a son of the late Peter and Rose (Ehrenfeld) Flanyak and was also preceded in death by his brother Perry Flanyak. Paul worked in the auto body industry his entire life. He had a passion for motorcycles, cars, and sarcastic humor. He was a member of A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania and Murrysville Alliance Church. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Ryan) Sisko of Cape Coral, Florida, and his granddaughters Nora and Lily. Arrangements were in charge of William Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com
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January 05, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Louise Cappello, 59, of Liberty Boro, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was born May 11, 1962 in Philadelphia and was the daughter of the late Frederick William and Margaret (Duffy) Voigt. Mary has touched countless hearts over the course of her life. All that know and love her would agree that she was the most selfless, genuine and caring person. She was the type of person that always let you know that it was more than okay to just be yourself. Mary has taught us all what it means to love with your whole heart and soul. May we carry that love in our hearts, and continue to share it with others, as she did.
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January 05, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Arthur William (Butch) Balogh, 75, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Liberty Borough, passed away from this life on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at home after a lengthy illness. Arthur was born March 12, 1946 in McKeesport and was raised in Liberty Borough. He was the son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Halavacs) Balogh. He attended the Free Hungarian Reformed Church of McKeesport with Daniel Borsy; religious leader. Arthur was known as honorable steadfast, self confident, dependable and faithful to family and friends alike. He was much beloved by all of those who knew him. He was an avid and brilliant radio enthusiast as he built many radios and Tesla coils, start to finish. He was also a collector of antique radios and equipment, repairing many thought to be unsalvageable.
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January 05, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Nicholas "Beam" W. Rucker, age 58, of McKeesport, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born June 6, 1963, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Shirley (Fuller) Pattakos and the husband of Sharon (Gessner) Rucker.
Nick retired from Ros-Mar Construction Company as a laborer. He coached McKeesport girls softball and was a member of the "Tuesday Night Strikers" bowling league. Nick loved fishing and would spend time at Shawnee Lake. He was an animal lover and took care of the neighborhood strays. Nick was a family man and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed cheering on his team, the Pittsburgh Penguins. "Let's go, Pens!" Nick was a regular 'Facebook jail' inmate. In his spare time, he also enjoyed scratching lottery tickets.
In addition to his wife Sharon, Nick is survived by his daughters, Jessica (Chris) Harrison of Trafford and Julie (Josh Smidansky) Rucker of McKeesport; granddaughter, Ryleigh Harrison; brother, Edward Roney of McKeesport; nephew, Michael; godson, Jason Roney; mother-in-law, Helen Gessner; brother-in-law, Duane Gessner; also many other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who he called his family.
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January 04, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Betty V. Ruccio (McAdoo), age 94, of White Oak, an amazing character whose life was filled with amazing stories, bid us “adieu“ Sunday, January 2, 2022. Appropriately, the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower lit her way home to join her husband Daniel Ruccio, an equally amazing man and central character in her love story. She was born in McKeesport on April 8, 1927 and is the daughter of the late John and Elsie Peterson McAdoo.
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January 04, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Harry D. Thomas Jr., age 80, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at home. He retired after 38 years as a vicing foreman for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a social member of the Lincoln Borough Volunteer Fire Company and a former president of TriValley Communications. He loved horses and enjoyed horseback riding. Born August 3, 1941 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Harry D. Thomas Sr. and the late Helen (Dugan) Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth A. (Puckey) Thomas; daughter, Laura (Gil) Fischer of Forward Twp.; sons, Jeffrey Scott (Sue) Thomas of Forward Twp. and Robert (Terez Marrin) Thomas of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Christopher and Ryan Thomas and Haley Fischer; sister, Lorine Chisholm of Elizabeth; brothers, Dennis (Jackie) Thomas of North Carolina, Terrence Thomas of Oklahoma and Rodney Thomas of Maryland; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Christopher Shawn Thomas. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 12 Noon until the time of service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Edward Pehanich officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
January 04, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
It is with great sadness that the family announces the unexpected death of Ruth “Ruthie” Cochran Ulmer on January 4, 2022 at the age of 90, after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer. Ruth was born September 30, 1931, to the late Edward “Ted” and Ruth V. Coulson Cochran of Coal Valley in Clairton, followed closely by the birth of her devoted sister, Lois Jean, nineteen months later. Ruth was the loving wife of 57 years to William C. Ulmer, whom she lost in 2008. She was pre-deceased by two infant brothers, Charles and William. Left to mourn her passing is her sister, Lois Jean, and her three sons: William E. (Kathleen) of Clairton, Craig L. (Barbara) of Pleasant Hills, and Kevin T. (Ginger) of Greenock. She leaves behind seven grandchildren to cherish her memory: William M. (Andrea Pomarico), Christopher L. (Roy Gloeckl), Ted (Danielle), Bennett (Andrew) Ulmer and Meghan (Vince) Grabe, Jillian (Ed) Cerilli and Hannah (Ryan) Glaser. Ruth was blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Reagan Kathleen, Zoe Barbara, Aaron Anthony, Taylor Anne, Maximo Thomas, Rocky Ace, Olive Reign, and (expected) Cole Lewis. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, whom she loved. She was a proud 1949 graduate of Clairton High School, a lifelong member of Pine Run United Methodist Church and was active in its Vacation Bible School, United Methodist Women’s group as well as one of the kitchen ladies. A longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Amaranth lodges, she developed and maintained close friendships wherever she went. Ruth retired after 24 years of service with U.S. Steel at its Clairton plant and was then able to take several memorable trips throughout the U.S. with her and Bill’s close friends, Ed and Lois Basch, George and Audrey Porter and her sister and brother-in-law, Chuck and Lois Zwingler. She and Bill proudly flew the Grand Squares square-dancing flag on their car for decades, and Bill made tapes of the more difficult “calls” for them to practice. A strong athlete far into her retirement, she remained active until recently with walks around the neighborhood with local friends, and even bowled a 200 game with her Monday morning ladies’ bowling league as recently as 2019. She was a dedicated fan of the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. She cultivated long friendships with those from the AARP Wilson Chapter #1612, her “49’ers” high school luncheon crowd and a large circle of friends, staying in touch with daily or weekly phone calls- and she knew everyone’s phone number from memory. She was a hard-working woman of strength, determination, and faith, and has now joined Bill and her loved ones in Heaven. Unfortunately, her recipe for her Berry Roll goes with her. Friends will be received at the S.M. Finney Funeral Home at 432 N. 6th Street in the Wilson section of Clairton on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 2 to 8. Services will be conducted at Pine Run Methodist Church on Thursday, January 6 at 10 o’clock. Interment is to be at Jefferson Memorial Park beside her beloved Bill. If anyone cares to make a donation, please consider donating to Pine Run United Methodist Church, 901 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA, 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
January 04, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Sherri Lynn “Reenee” Kearney, 52 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Clairton and Jefferson Hills, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at her home. She was born in Panama City on October 29, 1969, to Linda (Neal) Davis of Belle Vernon and the late Frederick (Cathy) Kearney, Sr. Sherri was the loving wife of 19 years to Brian R. Peternel of West Mifflin. She is survived by her son Shawn Peternel of West Mifflin and her daughter Joelle Kearney of Glassport, as well as her brother Fred (Nicole) Kearney, Jr. of Whitehall and sisters Jackie Kearney of Pittsburgh and Jessica Gouker of Jefferson Hills. Further survivors include her grandson Jayden Olack, nieces Cheyanne (Steve) Luketic and Alyssa Beayrd, and stepmother Cathy Kearney of Jefferson Hills. Other survivors include her significant other of 7 years, John E. McDermitt of Pittsburgh, as well as his family. Sherri was preceded in death by her father Fred and grandmother Rita Kearney. She was a member of the VFW Post 803 in Clairton. She enjoyed watching the Steelers and Penguins, playing bingo, discussing politics, and debating on Facebook. Family and friends will be received on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 4-8 p.m. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at 8 p.m. in the funeral home following the visitation. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to defray costs at https://fundthefuneral.com/sherri-kearney.
January 04, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
William "Bill" S. Fazekas, age 88, of Port Vue, passed away at home on January 1, 2022. Born July 30, 1933, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Aaron and Esther Fazekas and the loving husband of the late Shirley A. Fazekas.
Bill retired from the U. S. Steel Service Center in Pittsburgh, then he went on to drive a school bus for the Wilson Christian Academy for many years and was fondly known by the children as "Mr. Bill." He was a U. S. Army Veteran where he was stationed in Germany. Bill dedicated his life to caring for his family. He enjoyed cheering on his Pittsburgh sports teams, the Pirates, Penguins, and Steelers.
Bill is survived by his daughters, Barb Menzies of Port Vue and Jan (Todd) Jarrett of North Huntington; grandchildren, Michelle Darrell, Doug and Jay Jarrett; great-granddaughter, Lilly and also a niece and nephews.
Private arrangements were entrusted to the Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.
Inurnment will be at the McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Supervisor, Charles Danforth
January 04, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joan L. Scherbo, age 75 of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born November 18, 1946 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Ann (Puchalik) Vukovcan and wife of the late Michael Scherbo who passed away July 7, 2020. Joan is survived by her son John Scherbo of Versailles, her sisters Dee Vukovcan of McKeesport and Patricia Kisic of New Kensington, and her niece Lori Hamilton.
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January 04, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jeffrey D. Pavlic, age 58 of North Huntingdon, went home to be with Jesus, Our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 3, 2022. Born October 15, 1963, he is the son of Daniel and Nancy (Dziak) Pavlic of Elizabeth Twp. An honors student at Elizabeth Forward High School and Robert Morris University, where he was a double major in accounting and computer science, Jeffrey worked as a computer engineering specialist for Highmark and was the co-owner of the New Great Valley Lanes in North Versailles. Jeffrey was also an exceptional golfer, bowler, bridge player, and “Canadian” fisherman. All in all, he was a generous, kind, smart, funny, and Godly man who was a blessing to his family for far too short. His loss will leave a hole in their lives and hearts, and they will love and miss him terribly. Besides his parents, Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife Denise “Dee” (Haley) Pavlic; his son Josh of Irwin; his grandson Cody; his sisters Karen (Johnny) Aromando and Pam (Charles) Cubelic, both of Ingomar; his nieces and nephews Danny (Emily) and Christian Aromando and Elizabeth, Victoria, and Chuckie Cubelic; his mother-and-father-in-law Flo and Bill Haley; his brother-in-law Bill (Cyndee) Haley and their children.
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January 04, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Sandra June Farrell age 77, of Dravosburg, died December 24, 2021, at Baldwin Health Center. Born April 12, 1944, in Marion County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Larry L. Miller and Elinor M. Huffman and the wife of the late Richard Farrell.
Sandy graduated from McKeesport High School in 1962 and Duff's Business Institute in 1963. She retired from Williams Home Improvement in 2004 as a bookkeeper. Sandy and her husband owned a used book store called The Frugal Bookworm. She enjoyed reading, going to bingo, and sharing stories around the campfire with friends. Sandy was always there to lend a helping hand.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
Supervisor, Charles Danforth
