October 29, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Gregory Edward Cole, 56, died unexpectedly October 25, 2021, due to covid.
He was born at Magee Hospital, on September 21, 1965. He was one of three children born to proud parents Virginia and Fred Cole. "Greg", as he was affectionately called, attended and graduated from Duquesne High School.
Although his siblings considered Greg to be a "mama's boy", because of his deep devotion to and affection for his mother, Greg enlisted in the United States Armed Forces shortly after graduation, where he served for four years. He was proud of his achievement of being an Army Ranger Squad Leader, as well as being a Unit Armorer with Secret Security Clearance. He left the Army with an Honorable Discharge.
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October 29, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Rev. Peter Anthony Alfieri, 95, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2021 in Lantana, FL. He was born March 13, 1926, in East McKeesport, PA, the son of Gennaro and Assunta (Macchione) Alfieri; brother of Angie (Mario) Bortoluzzi, Deborah (late Daniel) Daugherty, James (Jean) Alfieri and the late Victor (Floy) Alfieri. Husband of the late Angeline (Pregano) Alfieri; beloved father of Leah (David) Carmo, Rebekah Anderson, Faith (Joseph) Rossello, and Peter (Elizabeth) Alfieri Jr. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren Bethany (Michael) Porter, Hayley (Jeffrey) Sheldon, David Carmo, Joel (Erin) Anderson, Adam Carmo, Rachel, Sarah and Eve Rossello, and Angelina and Peter Alfieri III; great grandchildren Leah and Keaton Porter, and Violet and Willa Sheldon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter whose memory he always cherished.
Peter was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and served overseas during World War II. Upon his return, he pursued higher education at the University of Pittsburgh and Western (Pittsburgh) Theological Seminary eventually earning two Master's degrees. His passion and purpose in life was to serve the Lord and spread the gospel. He began his life’s work at Bethel United Methodist church in Lower Burrell from 1955-1959. From 1959-1974 he served Cresson United Methodist church, until eventually relocating to Vintondale, PA to lead Blacklick United Methodist church, where he remained until his retirement in 1989. Even after his retirement, Peter continued his ministry part time at the Laurel Swamp Union Church in Clymer, PA from 1991-2005. He will be fondly remembered by his many congregants and members of the communities he faithfully served throughout his life.
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October 29, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
John W. Arnold, 89 of North Versailles Twp. died Sunday October 24, 2021, peacefully and surrounded by family.
John graduated from St. Thomas Catholic School in Braddock, PA. He later attended Duquesne University, CCAC, and the University of Pittsburgh where he earned a masters of education degree in 1982 while being employed full-time at USS Edgar Thompson Works. He retired from there after 44 years of service. John had a fantastic sense of humor, loved music, reading, continuing education, carpentry and electronics.
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October 28, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Timothy Damian Salopek, 65, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born January 7, 1956 and was the son of the late George and Marie (Bradich) Salopek. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela Church in White Oak. Timothy retired from the VA Hospital as an X-ray Technician.
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October 28, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Cecelia Ann "Dolly" Downes, age 87, of Olathe, KS, formerly of White Oak, died October 25, 2021, at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center. Born October 4, 1934, in North Braddock, she was the daughter of the late Engelbert L. "Bert" and Cecelia J. (Visnansky) Onufer and the wife of the late John G. "Jack" Downes.
Dolly was a loving wife and mother that dedicated her life to caring for her family and providing support to others in the community. She was a Graduate of Divine Providence Academy Class of 1952 and attended the Earl Wheeler Modeling School from 1954 to 1955.
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October 28, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Rita S. Williams, age 93 of Clairton, passed away peacefully in Indiana with her sons and daughter-in-law Pam at her side on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born January 19, 1928 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Pete and Jeanette (Barron) Seidling. A former telephone operator for Bell who also worked for G.C. Murphy & Co. in Clairton and Ames in Bethel Park, Rita was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton and the Clairton Senior Citizens. Hers was a life well lived. Her love, strength, and memories will be greatly missed. She will live on forever in heaven and in our hearts. Besides her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband Robert Williams and her siblings Lois Follador and Lawrence "Dutch" Seidling. She is survived by her children Robert (Pam) Williams of Plainfield, IN, Jean (Charles) Minford of Clairton, Kahrl (Rick) Smith of Butler, and Charles (Norma) Williams of Indianapolis, IN; her nine grandchildren: Robert and Jeffrey Williams, Karie Wright, Jaron and Matthew Minford, Karisa Williams, April and Alicia Raymond, and Michael Goliat; her fourteen great-grandchildren; her two great-great-grandchildren; her nieces Dinean (Follador) Benack and Lynne (Seidling) Fedorka; and also many nephews.
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October 28, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Alice M. Scheetz, age 84, of McKeesport, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on August 3, 1937 and is the daughter of the late John Michael and Mary Elizabeth Lichman Pasternak. She was an active member of St. Angela Church involved in the Ladies of Charity and the bake sales. She was a chairperson of the many card parties that helped fund the McKeesport Symphony. She volunteered at McKeesport Hospital and was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary. Prior to raising her family, she worked as a secretary at General Motors’ Fisher Body in West Mifflin.
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October 28, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Bernard Andrew King Jr., 84, died October 17, 2021. He was born on March 4, 1937 in Edgewater, Ala. to Bernard Sr. and Louise King. He was the second oldest of nine children. Bernard was preceded in death by his siblings Myrtle, Edith, Lillie, John Douglas, Melvin and Bruce. He is survived by siblings Virgil and Jacqueline.
Bernard accepted Christ at a young age and he moved with his family to Welch, West Virginia where he spent most of his childhood doing “Country Boy” things, as he liked to say.
Upon graduating high school, he decided to go into a trade, becoming a journeyman welder for J&L Steel, where he worked for 13 years. He was the first African-American to be enrolled and complete the Journeyman Welder Apprenticeship program. He then took up a career at Chrysler in 1969, where he worked in maintenance as a welder. As an employee for Chrysler for 35 years, he was very active in the union and showed his entrepreneurial nature by starting a small coffee business for the employees.
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October 28, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Marie L. (Price) Dawson, 92, died October 24, 2021. Arrangements are private and are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
October 27, 2021 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Alma Balter, loved and adored mother, grandmother, great grandmother, pillar and historian of her family, died Oct. 24 peacefully in her sleep in Culver City, California. She was 104, which is to say, she enjoyed the full ride of life. Her death sparks true sadness, but even more admiration for a life well lived.
Born 5/5/17, as in, 1917, she was most proud of her large family and served as its matriarch.
Alma was the eldest child of Edith Firestone Simon, who played cornet in a ladies’ orchestra in the steel town of McKeesport, Pa., and Abraham Marcus Simon, dean of the city’s legal establishment and president for life of Temple B’nai Israel. She spoke constantly and fondly of her two younger brothers, James Simon, and Henry Simon, of L.A, who predeceased her.
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October 27, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth P. (Ashcroft) Ritenour, 90, formerly of North Versailles, passed to be with her Lord and loved ones on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at The Patriot in Somerset. She was born July 24, 1931 in Whitaker and was the daughter of the late Thomas T. and Frances M. (Kratzenburg) Ashcroft. She was the wife of the late William E. Ritenour who passed away November 4, 2004. They were married for 50 years.
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October 27, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dominic P. Ripepi, age 95 of Jefferson Hills, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital. Born July 16, 1926 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Michael and Josephine (Triglia) Ripepi. A US Army Veteran of World War II, Dominic worked as an armored car driver for Landmark Security of Large. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Sons of Italy, all of Clairton. In his spare time, he was a big Steelers Fan, but he was a bigger family man. They will love and miss him terribly. Dominic is survived by his wife of 66 years Josephine (Bonafortuna) Ripepi; his daughters Deborah Ann (Tom) Curry of Kingston, TN and Donna (Ken "Moose") Van Kirk of Clairton; his grandchildren Thomas Michael (Rebecca) Curry and Brian (Carrie) Curry; his great-grandchildren Tony (fiancee' Ashton Martin) Curry, James Curry, Charlie Ann Curry, and Sam Curry; his brother Pat Ripepi of Jefferson Hills; his sister Antoinette Rothacker of Clairton; his sister-in-law Sara Behary of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Dominic was preceded in death by his sisters Frances Lofstrom and Marie DeSimone.
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October 27, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Wilbur C. Williams, age 99 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born July 6, 1922 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Henry Clay and Mary Agnes (Heath) Williams. A veteran of the US Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II, Wilbur retired from Enamel Products in McKeesport.
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October 26, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dean Strucker, 84, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born September 6, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Charlotte (McDermott) Strucker. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Hilda (Sieber) Strucker, his 3 loving daughters, Lisa (Pete Barker) of Elizabeth Township, Heidi (Don Henderson) of North Huntingdon, and Erika (John Huss) of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Ryan Huss and Lilly Barker that he treasured and was so extremely proud of, his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Sieber of White Oak who shared mutual admiration, and cousins and friends.
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October 26, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
David Algeri, age 81, of Versailles, died October 23, 2021, at Transitions Health Care North Huntingdon. Born June 29, 1940, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Pucci) Algeri and husband of Joan (Boullion) Algeri.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, David (Debra) Algeri; three step-grandchildren, Lori, Gary, and Chris; a great-grandson, Bentley. David was also preceded in death by a sister, Loretta Algeri.
The services for David will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor.
