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David Richard Williams, Jr.

November 03, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

David Richard Williams, Jr., 13, was born January 2, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was the beloved son of David Richard Williams, Sr. and Audrey D. Hampton. The Lord called David home on October 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Williams.  

Dave, as he was affectionately called, attended Minadeo and Sunnyside Elementary School. More recently, he was a student at the Pioneer School. Dave loved music, cheesecake, and plenty of good food. If it had wheels, he claimed it as his own! Jokes were a part of his day; he loved to tell jokes and was a constant jokester; we were playing “would you rather” on the bus he was asked if he would rather be the president or a chicken he responded “chicken.” His auntie Adama, was his heart, and just the mention of her name and hearing her voice brought a beautiful smile to his face. David loved to flirt and steal your phone to take selfies and random photos of whoever was with him. Shaun his older brother was Dave’s protector and constant in his life.

 
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Ronald Sterling Chavis

November 03, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Legendary, lyrical, and loved, Ron Chavis, 69, the iconic voice of Pittsburgh and nationwide radio, peacefully went home to the Lord on October 8, 2021.

Nicknamed  “Rockin’ Ron” by famed rocker Norm Nardini, Ron began his more than four-decade radio and voice-acting career while a journalism and communications student at Pittsburgh’s Point Park University. “I stumbled into radio,” said Ron during a 2008 interview with All Access, the web’s largest radio and music industry community. “My first week at college I bumped into a childhood friend who was working at the school station. I visited there and it’s been radio ever since.”

From college Ron was recruited to 102.5 FM WDVE, where he not only learned the art of “working a mic” but also became the country’s first full time Black radio host at a major market rock station. With the help of Ron’s seductive voice, which captivated audiences and transcended racial divides, WDVE became the most successful FM radio station in Pittsburgh throughout the 1970s.

During the 70s, Ron also graced the airwaves at Pittsburgh’s 104.7 FM WYDD, where he was radio host and radio/television commercial producer before leaving the station to join major market FM WKLS in Atlanta and, later, KZOK, Seattle’s classic rock station.

 
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Jean P. "Patsy" Karlovski

November 02, 2021 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Jean P. “Patsy” Karlovski, age 93, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on October 9, 2021. Born in Duquesne on June 6, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Ann (Roba) Gaca. She was a former cafeteria worker for the West Mifflin School District, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Hedwig Church, a member of the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens and NARFE. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Wasil Karlovski, she is the mother of Judith (Chris) Stokes of McKeesport and Susan (Dean) Clemons of West Mifflin; grandmother of Sam Clemons, Beth (William) Maha and late Jason (Darci survives) Stokes; great grandmother of Jonathan and Julia Clemons, Ethan and Allison Stokes and Colby Maha; sister of Bernadette Krausa, Cathy Kuhns and late Christine Hokaj. There is no visitation. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Name Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE,  15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

 


Ada D. Kinney

November 02, 2021 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Ada D. Kinney, age 91, of Wilkinsburg, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021, at home.  Born in Swissvale, on August 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Lombardi) D’Elia. She was a retired Yard Clerk from Conrail. Ada is the mother of Georgia Kinney of Swissvale, Joseph Kinney of Cecil, Della Scott of Simpsonville, SC, Amy Susan (Brian) Ruff of Durham, NC and the late Thomas Kinney and late Amy Louise Kinney; grandmother of Justina Sparling, Caprice Sparllng, Bryton Sparling, Levi (Emily) Ruff, Christiaan Ruff, Brian “Prescott” Ruff, and Eva (Anthony) Penninger; great grandmother of Julia Ruff, Harmony Ruff, and Levi Daniel Ruff; and predeceased by sisters, Mary (late Tony) Merolillo, Jennie McClain, Josephine Tucak and Teresa Baklarz. There is no visitation. A private family service will be held at a future date. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHELIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

 


Mark John Gasparovic

November 02, 2021 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Mark John Gasparovic, 73, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was born July 12, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Mark John Gasparovic and the late Anna (Sinichak) Gasparovic Scarpari. He was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church, McKeesport and was church treasurer for 50 years. Mark was a retired Math and Science Teacher in the Belle Vernon Area School District and was also a member of the Belle Vernon Education Association. He loved family gatherings, reminiscing, biking and tennis.

 
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Dennis Charles Cooper

November 02, 2021 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Dennis Charles Cooper, 74, originally of Port Vue, passed away at his home in Myrtle Beach, SC, on October 27, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Normagee Cooper, of Port Vue; former wife and still best friend, Mary Ellen Cooper, of North Huntingdon; loving daughters, Tracey Maiolo (Vince), of Level Green, Melissa Cooper (Hitesh Soneji), of San Francisco, Carolyn Cooper, of Key West, and Dyanne Carpenter (Erik), of Stafford; grandchildren, Kirin and Kai Soneji and Sophia and Rose Carpenter, who were the absolute lights of his life.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Cooper, and sister, Sharon “Sissy” Cooper.

 
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James "Jim" M. David

November 02, 2021 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

James "Jim" M. David, age 67 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Jefferson Hospital.  Born August 27, 1954 in Elizabeth, PA, he was a son of the late Arthur B. and Nan (Phillips) David.  He is survived by his wife Elaine A. (Homa) David.  A former loader for U.S. Steel, Jim was a member of Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport and the Holy Name Society.  Jim was also a former member of the Clairton Auxiliary Police, Sinnemahoning Sportsman's Club, Clairton Sportsman's Club, and the National Rifle Association.  He is survived by his brother, Dr. Robert (Sherry) David of Brentwood; his nieces and nephews, his godchildren; Dr. Katherine J. Barnett, Megan Weber, Daniel Barnett, and Alex Hodinko, his cousin, Terry Phillips, and good friend, Kenny Moon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Evan, Art, and Beatrice. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 10 AM in Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish -Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport. Arrangements done by the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, Clairton, 555 Fifth Street, Clairton, PA 15025, 412-233-5700. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Lauro Knight

November 02, 2021 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Lauro Knight, age 91, of  McKeesport, PA, died October 30, 2021. Born February 28, 1930, in Cedar Springs, AL, he was the son of the late Richard and Katherine (Shorter) Knight and the husband of the late Azzie (Jackson) Knight.
Lauro was retired from the City of Pittsburgh, where he worked in the Sanitation department. He was a member of Union #178 Public Works. He spent his free time watching football and other sports. Lauro also enjoyed playing cards, trips to the casino, and watching old westerns.
Lauro is survived by sons, Ulysses Knight, Earl Knight, and "Eddie" James Knight; daughters, Donna Knight, Vivian (Paul) Ball, Vivin Mills, Katherine Parr, and Dorothy Knight; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, brother, Richard Knight; also many nieces and nephews; and long time friend, Dorothy Cornish.

 
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Richard J. Gracik

November 02, 2021 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Richard J. Gracik, 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  He was born, December 25, 1941 in Bronx, New York, a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Krupa) Gracik.  Prior to his retirement, Richard was a steelworker for Bethlehem Steel.  He was a member of Calvary Church, Irwin and loved going shopping, cooking, caring for his wife and feeding the deer in his yard.  He is survived by his wife, Vera R. Diehl Beuten-Gracik; stepson, Jim Beuten and his wife, Cheryl; stepdaughter, Kathleen Kline and her husband, Harry; brothers, Vincent, David and Tom Gracik; grandchildren, Katie (David) Kikel, Jaclyn Beuten, Elizabeth (Kurt) Schmidt, Presley Rose and Oakley James Schmidt.  Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  A memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


William L. "Woody" Woodworth

November 02, 2021 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

William L. “Woody” Woodworth, age 74, of McKeesport, died October 31, 2021, at home. Born January 9, 1947, in McKeesport, Woody was a son of the late Lawrence and Louise (Kugler) Woodworth-Hickman. Woody retired as an electrician with 20 years of employment at the Westinghouse Atomic Plant.  He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine and was a member of White Oak American Legion, Post #701. An enthusiast of 1950’s movies and all Westerns, he also enjoyed Pittsburgh Doo Wop concerts, watching all Pittsburgh sports teams, and building model vehicles. Woody loved his pets and animals of all kinds. The most important thing to Woody was the time he got to spend with his grandchildren and his weekly visits with his sister.

 
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Patricia Allshouse

November 02, 2021 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Patricia Allshouse, age 89, of McKeesport, died on Monday, November 1, 2021. She was born in Butler on June 20, 1932 and is the daughter of the late Dr. Paul and Florence Hollobaugh Repper. She was the wife of the late Richard Vance Allshouse, who died on January 18, 2007. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Carnegie Mellon University and was a member of the Tri-Delta Sorority. Patricia was an amazing seamstress and a homemaker her entire life. She enjoyed gardening, designing her own greeting cards, cooking, and baking.

 
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James G. Wilson

November 02, 2021 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

James G. Wilson, age 73, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at home. He was a former clerk for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and a former Boy Scout. He was awarded the American Legion Youth Leadership Award for high school juniors being a Keystone Boys Stater. Born October 31, 1948 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late James and Helen (Eggert) Wilson and husband of the late Pamela Jean Gordon Wilson. He is survived by siblings, the Rev. David D. (Gale) Wilson of Venetia and Marijane (Len) Bartkus of New Milford; nephew, Gregory (Amanda) Wilson of Cranberry; niece, Hannah (Harish) Sharma of Jersey City, NJ; and great-nieces and nephews, Matthew and Henry Wilson, and Aadhya and Avani Sharma. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 1 PM in the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration in Elizabeth with the Rev. Karl J. Petterson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, 206 South Third Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Stanley T. Mitchell

November 02, 2021 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Stanley T. Mitchell, age 69, of McKeesport, died October 27, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 25, 1952, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Howard and Valerie (Mitchell) Mitchell and the husband of Renea (Naylor) Mitchell.

Stanley was a fun-loving family man. He enjoyed his free time spent fishing and watching baseball and basketball. He was also an avid Steeler's fan. Stanley served in the Marines during the Vietnam War.

Stanley is survived by his sons; Stanley D. Mitchell, Shelbe Mitchell, Jeremie Mitchell, Dane Mitchell, Lavelle Mitchell, and daughter; Jazmine Mitchell.  He is also survived by 29 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Along with his children and grandchildren, Stanley is survived by brothers; Howard Mitchell, Bertrum Mitchell, and Clyde Mitchell, and sisters; Etta Bull, Gail Mitchell, and Denise McCoy.

He was also preceded in death by his daughter; Natasha Demery, sister; Pamela Mitchell, and brother; Clifford Mitchell.

A Memorial Service will be held on December 4, 2021 at 1 p.m., at River City Church of Glassport. Memorial Contributions are suggested to River City Church of Glassport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Charles Danforth, Supervisor.

 


Harry Herbert Howard

November 02, 2021 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Harry Herbert Howard, age 85 of Glassport, died October 30, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 13, 1936, in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur Leroy and Ruth Louise (Geisler) Howard.

Harry retired as a truck driver after many years, then went back to work for Goodwill Industries. He was a United States Air Force veteran during peacetime. Harry was an artist, enjoying woodworking, creating clocks, sculptures, and gifts for his family. He was a loving, kind-hearted man who would do anything for anyone.

Harry is survived by his children, Patti (Eric) McGauley, Frank (Christina) Howard, Robert (Debra) Howard, Dennis Howard, and Ronald Howard; step-children, Tammy Mason, Tina Sullivan and Patricia Rice; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; partner, Donna Dewalt; former wife, Kathy Howard; sister-in-law, Joy Howard, and nephew, Shaun Howard.

In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his brother Arthur and third wife, Sandy Howard.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, November 4, 2021, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com Supervisor, Charles Danforth

 


George W. Will

November 01, 2021 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

 

George W. Will, age 89, of Gibsonia, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., died October 28, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford.  Born June 7, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William and Christine Will.  George served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War.  He worked for the Plain Grove Sand & Gravel Company, where he was a Weigh Master.  He was a lifetime member of the Evangelical Congregational Church of McKeesport, an avid fisherman, a birdwatcher, and also was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for 25 years. George is survived by a daughter, Melissa Dunn; cousins Dorothy Phillips, Norma Puckey, Vaughn Puckey, Jean Pope, George Will, and David Will. He was also preceded in death by an aunt, Christine (Gertrude) Will.  A memorial service will be held at Evangelical Congregational Church in McKeesport on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 11 a.m.  Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Memorial contributions are suggested to Evangelical Congregational Church 312 Olive St. McKeesport, PA 15132.
 Charles Danforth, Supervisor.