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Michael C. "Mickey" Greenwalt

October 02, 2021 |

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

Michael C. “Mickey” Greenwalt, age 61 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away after a long battle on Friday, October 1, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital.  Mickey was born on April 22, 1960 to the late Joan (Baker) Smithhammer.  He was a member of the Western Pennsylvania Teamsters Union and worked as a facilities operator for Watco Companies in Dravosburg. Mickey is survived by his father, Wayne Smithhammer of Erie; his loving wife Tracy (Tate) Greenwalt; his son Brandon (Heather) Greenwalt of Georgia; his stepdaughter Olesha (James) Arries of Idaho; his stepson Kavan (Lindsey Gosen) Cubra of Ohio; his grandchildren Haylen, Jackson, Karley, Bobby and Eli; his sister-in-law Kim Greenwalt of Belle Vernon; his sister Amy Smithhammer of Liberty Boro; his niece Kristi (Jeremy) Gibson; and his great-niece-and-nephew Liam and Layla. Besides his mother, Mickey was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Greenwalt who passed away September 14, 2006. 

 
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Shirley Ann Mansfield

October 02, 2021 |

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

Shirley Ann Mansfield, 87, of Port Vue, passed away on September 30, 2021, at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Born November 12, 1933, to Louis and Violet Kerfoot Bartles in Dravosburg, she was the loving and cherished wife of Kenneth Mansfield, married 70 years on June 2, 2021.

 
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Joann M. Geary

October 02, 2021 |

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

Joann M. Geary of White Oak, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and family on October 1st, 2021.  She was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio on February 25, 1936, to the late Eugene and Angeline (Leeper) Cottone as one of eight children. Joann was a 1953 graduate of Clairton High School, member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and amazing role model.

 
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James F. Dittman Sr.

October 02, 2021 |

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

James F. Dittman, Sr., 90 years old, of West Mifflin, passed away on September 30, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Rella B. (Grooms) and Jerome J. Dittman, brothers Thomas and Rev. Bernard Dittman, and his beloved wife of 63 years Joan B. (Leskovitz) Dittman. He is survived by his children, Jerome (Beth) of Mesquite, TX, James, Jr. of South Park, Marianne Terrazas of Fountain Hills, AZ, Robert (Karen) of Irwin, Bernard (Krisha) of Westminster, MD, Linda of West Mifflin, Cynthia (Dr. Ken Fasanella) Dittman of Allison Park, and Susan Gamble of Shadyside; grandchildren Angela (Zach) Egbert, Jennifer (Jesse) Buenrostro, Victor Terrazzas, James Dittman, Dr. Lauren Dittman, Thomas Dittman, Jessica (Dr. Chuck) Gabbert, Ryan Long, Jillian Long, Rebecca Long, Margo Gamble and Isaac Gamble; six great-grandchildren, Luke and Madeline Egbert, Bethany Buenrostro, Nora and Riley Gabbert; brother, Jerome (Helen) Dittman. Jim was an Army veteran, serving in Europe during the Korean War. He was an usher and member of St. Joseph Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, where he volunteered at their Lenten fish fry, member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Teutonia Mannerchor Club of Duquesne. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and overall outdoorsman. In retirement, he throughly enjoyed his role as a grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed the many birds, squirrels and deer that visited his yard and back porch. He took pride in his many different types of flowers that he grew. Jim was a graduate of Duquesne High School. He was a hard worker, many times working three jobs to support his family of eight children. Jim worked for Noble J. Dick, Linde Air Products, Levine Hardware and UPMC Montefiore Hospital, where he retired as a purchasing manager. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2021, from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, October 8, 2021 from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Conway, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 North Linden St., Duquesne, PA 15110.

 


Roy O. "Skeeter" Grant

October 02, 2021 |

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

Roy O. “Skeeter” Grant, age 67, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a bus driver with Port Authority, a former employee of Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and Bekavac Funeral Homes, and a football coach. Skeeter loved riding his motorcycle and was an avid hunter. Born May 3, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of Harriet (Williams) Grant of Jefferson Hills and the late Roy A. Grant. He is survived by his daughter, Mackenzie (Craig Martin) Grant of Port Vue; son, Ian Grant of Jefferson Hills; soulmate, Denise Grant of Clairton; brothers, Daniel (Debbie) Grant of North Huntingdon and David (April) Grant of Jefferson Hills; nieces and nephews, Brenda, Brandon (Katie) and Brian Grant, Savannah (Troy) Gilbert and Roy (Jenna Sheridan) Grant; great nieces and nephews, Jackson and Autumn Grant, Demi, Indie and (soon to arrive) Cami Gilbert; also survived by his beloved dog, Sasha. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 5-8PM and Monday, October 4, 2021 from Noon-4 and 6-8PM. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 10AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Burial to follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

 


Ashley Marie Snyder

October 01, 2021 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Ashley Marie Snyder, 34 of Forward Township, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born in Magee Hospital on October 23, 1986, to Cindy A. Snyder Ross of Clairton and Richard D. Snyder, Sr. of West Mifflin. She is survived by her significant other of 18 years, Nicholas Potter Sr. of Forward Township. She is also survived by her parents Cindy and Richard, as well as her beautiful children MaKenzie Snyder, Nicholas Potter Jr., and Khori Potter. Further survivors include her brother Richard (Gabby Boyd) Snyder, Jr of Charleroi, and her stepfather Jim Ross of Clairton. Ashley loved hard, and she loved often. She was an animal lover. Ashley was one of the real ones- she was witty, beautiful, true, and magnificently made. She was a Christian and is now home with God- no more pain, no more sorrows. Fly high my angel, we love you more than words can say. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs, or online at www.fundthefuneral.com. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

 


Joseph Makar

September 30, 2021 |

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

Joseph Makar, age 77, of White Oak, died on September 28, 2021. He was born in McKeesport on May 16, 1944 and is the son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Irene Oris Makar. He is the husband of the late Minyone Savilla Osborne Makar who died on March 16, 2021. Joseph was a physics teacher for many years at McKeesport Area School District and was also the principal of Yough High School from 1986 to 1997.

 
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Shirley L. Johnston

September 30, 2021 |

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

Shirley L. Johnston, age 95, of Monroeville, died September 29, 2021, at home.  Born October 29, 1925, in Corning, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Niskosky) Sophia and wife of the late Edward E. Johnston.  
Shirley began her career at Westinghouse and then would retire from the McKeesport School District in the Administration Office.  When she was younger, she played the piano, organ and was a soloist at Christian Life Church in Trafford.  Shirley adored her grandchildren and loved to play Uno and Scrabble with them.

 
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Gloria B. Sollosi

September 30, 2021 |

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

Gloria B. Sollosi, of McKeesport, died September 28th, 2021, at home. Born November 15, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Kakas) DiPerna. She was the wife of Michael T. Sollosi and they were married for 66 years.
Gloria was a graduate of St. Peter High School in McKeesport. She worked for over 30 years in the admissions department of McKeesport Hospital. She was a member of the former Holy Trinity Church, and Mary, Mother of God Parish, Gloria was active in the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and The Ladies of Charity. She enjoyed bingo, casinos, baking, crocheting, sewing, helping her granddaughter Angie with her ancestry tree, and loved collecting Pandas.

 
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Shirley Mae Ripley

September 29, 2021 |

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

Shirley Mae Ripley, age 90, of McKeesport, died on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born in Connellsville on March 22, 1931 and is the daughter of the late Newton and Loretta Shaw Herrington.

 
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Jean C. Tapocik

September 29, 2021 |

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

Jean C. Tapocik, 88, of Michigan City, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

She was born July 1, 1933, in McKeesport, PA, to the late Vincent and Kathryn (Fowler) Clayton. On May 18, 1957, she married the love of her life, her high school sweetheart, John Tapocik, who preceded her in death on May 21, 2018.

 
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Malik Andrew Norfleet

September 29, 2021 |

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

Malik Andrew Norfleet, 30, died Sept. 21, 2021. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at Divine Restoration COGIC, 102 N 2nd St, Duquesne, PA 15110, where the funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

 


Jane Louise (Harrison) Strong

September 29, 2021 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Jane Louise (Harrison) Strong, 80, of Carlisle, formerly of Shafton, North Huntingdon Township, passed peacefully on the morning of September 20, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born October 6, 1940 in Braddock, the devoted daughter of Albert E. Harrison and Dorothy Marie (Buchanan) Harrison. Jane Louise grew up in North Versailles, graduating from Westinghouse Memorial High School in 1958. She then attended Shadyside School of Nursing earning her Registered Nurse credentials in 1961 and devoted her life to nursing with her eventual retirement from Family Home Health Services, Monroeville, where she was the Director of Restorative Services.
 
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Rochelle (Shelly) Denise Williams

September 29, 2021 |

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

Rochelle (Shelly) Denise Williams, 53, was born May 2, 1968, in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was the beloved daughter of Yvonne (Buckner) Smith and the late John Richardson. Rochelle departed this life on September 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her father, John  Richardson.   

Shelly was a 1986 graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Public Welfare Department.

Shelly had a vibrant personality and an infectious smile that lit up every room she walked in and touched every person she encountered. She was a fashionista who enjoyed shopping and being in the company of others. Shelly loved to laugh and have a great time. She was a devoted wife and mother whose children brought her great joy.

She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served on the J. Harold Hayes Scholarship Committee and the Esther Project.

 
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Darla A. Hilliard

September 28, 2021 |

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

Darla A. Hilliard, age 82, of Pleasant Hills, died Sunday, September 26, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 12, 1939 and is the daughter of the late Earl and Dorothy Schillinger Hilliard.

 
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