Huong Thi Nguyen
October 10, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Abby Doehla
October 10, 2022 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Albert D. “Abby” Doehla, 77, of Carnegie, PA died Friday, October 7, 2022 at UPMC Mercy. Born in McKeesport, PA on August 5, 1945, he was the son of the late Albert R. “Pro” Doehla and Marie Lena Kasten Doehla. He was a retired veteran’s representative for Career Link, and loved serving his fellow veterans in his occupation. He is survived by his wife, Linda Schoen, his daughters, Katie and Rachel (Mike), his son, Chris (Megan), grandson Connor, nephew, Robert Parker, great nephew, Charlie, and great great nephews, Mason and Tate. He was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Bloss and his brother, Zane F. Doehla. Abby was a graduate of McKeesport High School and earned his bachelor’s degree at the California University of Pennsylvania and served his country in the U.S. Army as a veteran of the Vietnam War. Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests contributions to a favorite charity.
Tonya L. Ayers
October 10, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Tonya L. Ayers, age 46, of McKeesport, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2022, at home, after a year of hospitalizations and surgeries. Born July 25, 1976, in McKeesport was the beautiful daughter of Linda Ziino and the late James R. Ayers.
Tonya was a caring, compassionate and gentle person. Her favorite thing to do was to cook and feed anyone. Tonya was an avid cat lover and Pittsburgh Steeler fan; she will be greatly missed by many. She worked as a waitress and bartender for many local businesses. Tonya was very much a people person; she recently started making flower arrangements for everyone she knew.
Joseph Stephen Szalko, Jr.
October 10, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Joseph Stephen Szalko, Jr., age 71, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on October 27, 1950 and is the son of the late Joseph Stephen, Sr. and Katherine Lytle Szalko. He was a 1969 graduate of Duquesne High School and was employed at US Steel, Edgar Thompson Plant, in their railroad division. Joseph was very good in baseball in his younger years and played semi pro for the Zemps. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards and coins, and watching sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. He also loved animals and especially his cat, Charlie.
Thomas John Knaus
October 09, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Stanley Hess
October 08, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Stanley Hess, 88 of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home. He was born December 4, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pa. ,a son of the late Albert H and Emma Ours Hess. Stanley was a graduate of Logan High School in West Virginia. Prior to his retirement, Stanley was employed as a Lab Technician by PPG and was a former security guard for Burns Security. He enjoyed old records, and spending time with his grandchildrenHe was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Long Hess, and daughter, Kathy Hess. He is survived by his two sons, Paul , Timothy (Gloria) three daughters, Deborah Shawley (Al), Mary A. Cella (Mike) and Janice Marsiglio (John) 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11 A.M. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Please go directly to the grave. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Anthony M. DiVittorio
October 07, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Anthony M. DiVittorio, 89, of North Versailles, formerly of Braddock, 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.
Regis Melvin Solomon
October 07, 2022 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Regis Melvin Solomon, 82, of Duquesne passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2022 . Born May 3, 1940 in Braddock he was the son of the late Leonard and Kathryn (Shepard) Solomon. Regis was a retired steel worker at U.S. Steel Homestead works and a member of the Duquesne- McKeesport Masonic Lodge 731 . He is survived by his beloved wife, Gladys Bundy Solomon, his loving children, Regis Michael (Pam) Solomon, DeAnne (Lawrence) Massung, and Brian Keith (Carrie) Solomon; two grandchildren Seth Solomon and Bradley Kester; two great grandchildren, Brody and Braxton Kester; two brothers, Freddy (Ginny) Solomon and Kenneth (Kathy) Solomon; a sister Georgianne Balas; a brother-in-law, Emil Bundy Jr.; nieces, Amy Bundy, and Leah Concannon among other nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Norman Solomon (wife Maryanne survives).
Angelo Pomposelli
October 07, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Angelo Pomposelli, age 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born December 1, 1942 in Braddock, a son of the late Dominick and Jean (Warcar) Pomposelli. He owned and operated the Pomposelli Messenger Service in East McKeesport for over 35 years. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years Kathleen G. (Farrell) Pomposelli; children Angelo (Nadine) Pomposelli Jr. of North Huntingdon, Patrick Pomposelli of North Huntingdon, Susan (Tim) Angotti of Elizabeth and Michael (Becky) Pomposelli of Bluffton, South Carolina; grandchildren Nicole Angotti, Dominic Pomposelli, Daniel (Julia) Angotti, Gina (John) Falcone and Michael Pomposelli; great grandchildren Henry and Sophia Angotti; brothers Samuel (Audrey) Galagaza, Nicholas Galagaza, Jerry (Tina) Pomposelli and Joseph (LuAnn) Pomposelli; and sister Geraldine Galagaza.
Jackie Renee Davis
October 07, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Jackie Renee Davis, 64, of McKeesport, was born March 30, 1958, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Julius and the late Patricia Ann (Davis) Wright.
Jackie departed this life on September 30, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Davis Wright, and her oldest brother Kevin D. Davis.
She attended school at McKeesport Area School District where she graduated class of 1977 and continued her education at CCAC Allegheny Campus. Jackie worked as a CNA for over 15 years. Jackie lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Jackie was a very sweet and mild-mannered person with a loving and caring heart. Taking care of children as far back as the “Louise Child Care” Program providing In-Home Day Care services. Later she was employed with Duquesne School System Food Service Program. From there she went on to utilize her Nursing Certification with Helping Homes Inc. and PRN Home Health Care Agency.
Susan Margaret Jalosky
October 06, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Susan Margaret Jalosky (Hill), 60, passed into the arms of Jesus on Oct. 6, 2022 at her home in N. Irwin, PA. She was born to George E. Hill and the late Franceen E. Hill on Feb. 13, 1962 in Endicott, NY. Susan was a graduate of Owego Free Academy (1980) & Houghton University (1985).
Susan served her Lord as a member of Circleville UMC and at Norwin Nazarene Church where she was the district children’s quizzing director for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Daryl Jalosky. In addition to her father (Betty), she is survived by her son, Jonathan Jalosky (Ellen), granddaughters Alethea & Layla, siblings Lynette Abbott (Joe), Heather Campbell (Paul), Daniel Hill (Johanna) and many loved nieces and nephews.
Mary Goda
October 06, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary (Maharovchak) Goda, age 92, of Forward Twp. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. Born August 10, 1930 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Stoyak) Maharovchak. In 1931, Mary and her mother left the United States and went to Konus, Slovakia where she spent 16 years. In 1947, she and her mother returned to the United States and Clairton on the Queen Mary via Ellis Island. She worked at Faye’s Restaurant in Duquesne for four years as a waitress. She met her husband Mike at Kennywood Park on Slovak Day in 1958 and they built a beautiful life together for 60 years. Mary was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church. She enjoyed telling her family about growing up in Slovakia, singing Slovak songs, and treating everyone to her amazing Slovak cooking and kolachi. Mary loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was so proud of their accomplishments. She had a heart of gold and was always happy to help anyone.
Jill Elizabeth Coates
October 06, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jill Elizabeth Coates, 57, of North Irwin, residing in Coulter passed away, October 5, 2022 at Forbes Regional Hospital. She was born June 9, 1965 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Charles Lester and Shirley Amardea Coates. Jill enjoyed cooking, baking, fishing and her cat Cami. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David and a sister Christine. She is survived her husband Dennis R. Miller, a brother Jay Coates, sister in law, Joyce Coates. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home on Saturday 3-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday at noon in the funeral home chapel followed by interment in Coulter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
Ralph J. Staab
October 06, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ralph J. Staab, age 64, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph J. Staab, Sr and Helen M. Staab, brother, Gary Staab, and sister, Susan Gallagher.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Colleen Staab, daughter, Margaret Lynne Staab, son, Ralph Joseph Staab, III, daughter, Emilee Marie Staab, brothers, Michael (Sherry) Staab, Edward (Helen) Staab, Robert (Kathi) Staab, and Timothy (Dana) Staab, sister-in-law, Jodi Staab, brother-in-law, Brian Gallagher, and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley Lynn Maglicco
October 05, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Shirley Lynn Maglicco, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. She was born July 20, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Tkatch) Rusinko. Shirley was a member of Mary, Mother of God - St. Mary Czestochowa Church, McKeesport. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce and was a volunteer for Relay for Life. Shirley and Larry loved to travel.Their most memorable trip was to Italy in 2014.
