October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Nita (D'Amico) Cheripka, 75, of Wilmerding died peacefully on October 8, 2022. Nita was the devoted wife of Thomas Cheripka. Loving mother of Monica (Robert) Murphy, Thomas Cheripka Jr., and Brad (Julie) Cheripka; adoring grandmother of Jeremy, John “Jake”, Delaney, Collin, Zachary and Reagan. Nita is also survived by her siblings, Donald D’Amico, Patricia Cheripka and Pamela Matviya, step siblings, Mary Ann Medvis, Rose “Tiny” Monk, James “Bull” Cheripka, Robert “Bucky” Cheripka, Edward Cheripka, Ronald Cheripka, and Mark Cheripka, numerous nieces and nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, David and Blanche Virginia (Shaffer) D’Amico, step mother, Helen (Cheripka) D’Amico, and her brother, Michael D’Amico.
She loved deeply, lived fully, and served others well. May we all strive to carry on her legacy.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Jude the Apostle Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Nita was laid to rest privately at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Please www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nita (D'Amico) Cheripka, please visit our floral store.
October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Anthony M. DiVittorio, 89, of North Versailles Twp. died Wednesday October 5, 2022. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Angela DiVittorio. Loving brother of Marie (Ben) Cifone and the late Sam DiVittorio. Brother-in-law of Maggie DiVittorio. Dear uncle of Renee (Mike) Ansell, Leslie (Rick) Ethridge, Laurie (Barry) Wyckoff, Sam (Kathy) DiVittorio, and the late Mary Jo (the late Blake) Hadley. Anthony was a Professor of Music at Duquesne University for 42 years. For 18 months he was a Cryptologist in the Army stationed in Japan. Anthony traveled to New York City every August and then to Taiwan with a friend who was an opera singer for her upcoming concert series. Also survived by numerous great nieces, nephews and many loved cousins.
Friends were received at James F. Kutch Funeral Home. Interment followed with military honors at All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery.
October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Patrick S. Massung, 86, of White Oak, PA. was born March 17, 1936, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Lawrence and Sarah (Neel) Massung. Patrick departed this life on October 10, 2022, in White Oak, PA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth (Haberland) Massung and son, Edward Massung.
He was self-employed with his own Construction Company, Four Tire businesses also worked at the Copperweld in Glassport, PA, and had many other working skills. He would be known as a “Jack of all trades.”
He loved gardening, hunting, canning, his lift chair, and reading the bible, the most.
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October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
De'Jour Duncan, born January 7, 2022, died October 6, 2022.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of De'Jour Duncan, please visit our floral store.
October 13, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Barbara Ann Snyder, age 62, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on October 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brigid and Stanley Broskin.
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October 13, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gerard C. Driscoll, age 96, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Excela Health Frick Hospital. A veteran of the Army and Merchant Marines having served during World War II, he retired as a millwright team leader at U.S. Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin. He was a president of the Three Rivers Chapter American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV), former president of the Mon Valley Chapter of Merchant Marines and White Oak American Legion. He was the owner of a hunting camp and was an avid deer hunter. He loved family events and spending time with family. Born August 7, 1926 in White Oak, he was a son of the late Charles and Ellen (Wilson) Driscoll and husband of the late Mary Rita (Gallagher) Driscoll. He is survived by daughter, Cynthia (Russell) Komlos of Elizabeth; granddaughters, Shannon (David) Fitzgibbons of West Mifflin and Ashlyn (Kyle Hunt) Preaux of Myrtle Beach, SC; great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Kyle Joseph Hunt, Lucille Caroline Hunt and Galen Fitzgibbons; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tim Burgan officiating. Burial with military honors and a bagpiper will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 12:30 PM in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
October 13, 2022 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Constance (Connie) Sabol, 78, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away peacefully with loving family surrounding her at Forbes Regional Hospital on October 11, 2022. Born on September 17, 1944 in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Margaret (Bower) Nuss of West Mifflin, PA. Connie is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Richard Sabol. A proud and loving mother and grandmother, she is also survived by daughter Renee (Ken) Nist; 6 grandchildren Brandon (Jessi) Nist, Tyler (Morgan) Nist, Justin (Erika) Nist, Laurel Sabol, Molly Sabol, and George G. Sabol; 2 great grandchildren Kinsley Nist and Arthur Nist; daughter-in-law Aileen Sabol; sisters Carolyn Ribarchak and Merilee Bornyas; nieces and nephews. Connie was preceded in death, only a year prior, by her beloved son, Richard Sabol Jr. who, no doubt, anxiously greeted her at the gates of heaven. Connie was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Nuss and a sister, Christine Giggliotti. Connie had a very kind and generous spirit. She adored children and cherished her family. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Connie was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne.
Family and friends will be received from 2-8PM on Monday, October 17, 2022 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne. A Blessing in the Memorial Home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 9:30AM will be followed by Funeral Liturgy at 10AM in Ss. Peter and Paul Church with Rev. David Abernethy as celebrant. Burial will follow in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, West Mifflin. Panachida services will be offered on Monday October 17, 2022 at 3PM. in the Memorial Home
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October 13, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James "Jim" Stephen Lukacena, 71, of Boston, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born March 26, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Kapinus) Lukacena. Jim was a 1969 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and had worked for the former Merritt Construction Co., and the former US Steel National Tube works. Jim collected watches and knives and loved to watch basketball. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working in his garden and growing pumpkins, some of which were over 100 lbs. Twice, the former McKeesport Daily News wrote articles about him and his pumpkins and referred to him as “Farmer Jim”.
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October 12, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Michael Julius “Boe” Kleya, age 62, of Monroeville, PA, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was born in Russellton, PA on January 10, 1960 and is the son of the late Julius and Helen Przybyla Kleya. He was employed as an engineer at ABB in Natrona Heights, Westinghouse in Cranberry, and the Elliott Group in Jeannette. Michael was a member of the Elliott Group Golf League and loved to coach Monroeville’s youth baseball, basketball, and soccer teams.
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October 12, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Helen L. (Cain) Weeks, age 86, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Walden's View of North Huntingdon. She was a baker at Pleasant Village Restaurant, a cafeteria worker at Westinghouse in Large, and the main dietician at St. Clare School in Clairton. She enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners and on holidays, gardening, and canning. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Forward Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and retired to take Billy to speech therapy. Born April 26, 1936 in Forward Twp., she was a daughter of the late Orion and Charlotta (Goettel) Cain and wife of the late William W. Weeks. She is survived by daughters, Kristine L. Weeks of Forward Twp. and Elva W. (Bernard) Metro of Monroeville; son, David W. (Jeanette) Weeks of West Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jayson, Ian, Nicole, Bernie, Beth, Brenda, Michael, Jordan and Billy; great-granddaughter, Allison; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, John Cain, Robert Cain, Barbara Pacak and Alyce Wasserman. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Floyd Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to California University of PA Speech Department. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
October 12, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Wilbert R. Harrison, age 78, of Port Vue, formerly of McKeesport, died October 9, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born May 31, 1944, in Coulter, he was the son of the late Jim and Emmaline Harrison and husband of the late Donna (Zimmerman) Harrison. Wilbert was a die-hard Steelers fan, and everyone knew there would be no interruptions during the game. He loved being outdoors with family, fishing and hunting, and cherished his time with the grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Wilbert was a very caring and loving guy that would help anyone out.
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October 12, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dolores (Van Fosson) Hamadock, age 92, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Locust Grove Personal Care & Memory Care. She was a member of the former Elizabeth Wesleyan Church and its organizations. Born May 6, 1930 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late William B. and Mary A. (Videl) Van Fosson and wife of the late Reynold E. Hamadock, She is survived by stepdaughter, Cede (Anton) Cavalier of Elizabeth; stepson, R. Gregory (Pascale) Hamadock of Chantilly, VA; grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) Cavalier of Elizabeth Twp., Gel Cavalier of Elizabeth Twp. and Liz Hamadock of New York, NY; great-grandchildren, Dominic and Amelia Cavalier; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Bill, James and Bobby Van Fosson. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 11 AM until the time of service at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, 4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
October 12, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary Catherine Bradley, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was born August 15, 1936 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late George E. "Casey" and Sara (Donahue) Bradley. Prior to her retirement, Mary Catherine was an elementary school teacher and librarian. She was a graduate of California State University and the University of Duquesne. She was a member of St. Agnes Parish, Christian Mothers, Catholic Daughters of America and National AARP. Mary Catherine was pursuing a hobby in acting and was a volunteer radio reader with the Radio Information Service of Pittsburgh. She is survived by several cousins. Friends will be received from 9 -10:30 a.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A blessing service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 12, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
David “Skip” Eric Williams, 72, peacefully departed this life to be with Jesus at home, surrounded by his family, on October 9, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on December 23, 1949, and grew up in Clairton, PA. He is the son of Bertha D. Simmons Williams (Homestead, PA) and the beloved late David L. Williams. Skip enjoyed life by spending time with his family and friends, attending the Gospel of Jesus Church which he was a member of with his wife, Diane, cheering on the Steelers, gardening, watching movies, working in his home, and engaging in lively discussions about politics with his mom. He was a devoted husband, a committed father, a wonderful son, an incredible grandfather, a loyal friend, and a great provider for his family.
Skip graduated in 1967 from Clairton High School, where he played football and met lifelong friends. He had an unmatched work ethic reflected in the 48 years he worked at US Steel Clairton works. He later joined the U.S. Marine Corps., where he was an Investigator, received the National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Marksman Badge. He took great pride in his service, and that training was seen in his determination, strength, grit, and never give up attitude. Skip was a fighter with faith who endured the race.
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October 12, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph M. Lugares, age 89 of Versailles Boro, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 8, 1933 in McKeesport, he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Brtovic) Lugares. Joseph was a Korean War Veteran in the US Army. He managed the employment office for U. S. Steel National and Duquesne Works, as well as a multitude of other assignments within the operation of both plants. For over 25 years, Joe was employed with the famous Duquesne University Tamburitzans, where he acted as both tour and company manager in addition to overseeing daily business and stage operations. He was a member and past president of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #146 in Versailles Borough. In addition to this duty, he also served as club steward during the 70's and 80's, and past president and member of the Men's Club. In the 1970's and early 80's, Joe was a member of Versailles Borough Council, serving his community in various capacities.
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