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George Geiger

April 11, 2022 |

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

George Geiger, age 65, of North Versailles, died April 10, 2022, at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. He was born March 9, 1957, in Greensburg and was the husband of Kathy Geiger.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Adam Geiger.

Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Supervisor, Chris Odasso

 


William H. Simms

April 11, 2022 |

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

William H. Simms, age 73 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born March 27, 1949 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Emerson G. and Grace M. (Herbst) Simms. 

A retiree from US Steel Clairton Works and a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church, William loved to fish in his spare time and was an avid and loyal sports fan to the Steelers and even the Pirates.  He is survived by his daughter Pamela (Brian) Kirlin of Winchester, VA; his grandsons Joshua and Justin Kirlin; his siblings Sandy (the late Tom) Pastore of Port Vue, Tom (Debbie) Simms of Creekside, and Debbie (Lou) Bucko of Clairton; and also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  

 
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William R. Godfrey

April 11, 2022 |

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

William R. Godfrey, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Grandview Estates. An Army veteran serving during the Korean War, he was a retired electrician manager for US Steel National Tube in McKeesport and was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born May 19, 1932 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Russell and Frances (Lockovic) Godfrey and husband of the late Ruth Ann (Hill) Godfrey. He is survived by children, Billie Jo (Robert) Kettering of Elizabeth Borough, Jeffrey (Donna) Godfrey of Palm Coast, FL and Kelly (Greg) Godfrey of Elizabeth Twp; grandchildren, Amy Kettering Brawdy, Todd Kettering, Jeffrey Godfrey, Amber Godfrey, Hunter Humenik and Lucas Schmondiuk; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by brother, Francis Godfrey, and his second wife, Janet (Miller) Godfrey. Visitation and service were private. Burial is in Round Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

 


M. Grace Lawther

April 11, 2022 |

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

M. Grace Lawther, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at home.  She was born November 25, 1928 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late George and Mildred (Ritenour) Briggs.  Grace was a member of Miller United Methodist Church and enjoyed reading, making plastic canvas crafts and spending time with her family.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Lawther, brothers, William and George Briggs, sisters, Sarah Dixon and Stella Anthony.  She is survived by her son, William Lawther and his wife, Cathy; daughters, Cynthia Lazar and her husband, John, Amy Pavsek and her husband, Scott; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  A funeral service will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Miller United Methodist Church, North Versailles, PA.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Kevin E. Tinsley Sr.

April 11, 2022 |

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

Kevin E. Tinsley Sr., 48, of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.  He was born December 30, 1973, a son of Cheryl L. DiBiase (Andy) and the late Herold Tinsley.  Kevin was a truck driver and enjoyed riding his Harley.  He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Bennett) Tinsley; sons, Kevin Jr. (Kayla), John, Zachery (Sami), Liam; daughters, Meegan, Cirra; brothers, Timothy Pugh, Robert DiBiase Jr. (Doug Marciniak), Jason Tinsley (Jennifer); sister, Rebecca Boss (Kyle); numerous grandchildren; mother-in-law, Maureen Toomey; and best friend, Paul Kovac.  Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA  15642.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Lillian Sydoriak

April 11, 2022 |

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

Lillian Sydoriak, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Mon Valley Hospital.  Born August 15, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Miodrag and Agnes (Ludwig) Ivanovich.  Lillian was a member of Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Baldwin and the former St. Mary's Serbian Orthodox Church in Clairton.  She also worked in the former DiCesare's Shoe Store in Clairton.  Besides her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Sydoriak, who passed away March 24, 2003, and her sisters Ellen Perch and Marion Zombek.  She is survived by her daughter Lillian Tintor, with whom she resided, and also her nieces and nephews. 

 
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Colleen Mannerino

April 10, 2022 |

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

Colleen Mannerino, age 61, of White Oak, died April 7, 2022, at home. Born March 17, 1961, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. and Alice V. (Smith) Huston.
Colleen worked for TriState Capital Bank as a senior loan administrator. She was a member of the PNA Club. Colleen loved shopping and painting with watercolors. She always looked forward to visiting her family and friends out of state. Colleen adored her three cats, Leo, Nia, and Marley.

 
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Martin A. Lyons Jr.

April 10, 2022 |

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

Martin A. Lyons Jr., 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at home. He was born July 14, 1939 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Martin and Margaret Ann (Hugo) Lyons. Prior to his retirement, Martin was a self-employed contractor and a member of St. Agnes Parish. He was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of '57 and was part of the McDonalds Breakfast Club Plugger's. He enjoyed riding his quad in the woods, hunting, camping and coon hunting. Marty assisted in canine police dog training and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael, brothers, John, Larry and Eugene, and sister, Helen Bouldin. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Morrison) Lyons; sons, Marty (Stephanie Botti); daughters, Beth (Brett) Lyons-Sternburger, Patricia (Logan) Caswell; brothers, Tom, Joseph and Danny Lyons, sisters, Mary Jo Batley, Margie Warden and Cecelia Marie Lyons; grandchildren, Zachary, Shannen (Dustin), Paige (David), Molly, Logan, Delaney, Jillian; and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


William “Bill” Fekety Jr.

April 09, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

William “Bill” Fekety, age 68 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.  He was born on August 1, 1953, one of two children of William Eugene Fekety, Sr. and Barbara Ellen (King) Fekety.

Bill was a graduate of Clairton High School class of 1971.  He served in the U. S. Air Force as a communications specialist retiring after 20 years of service.  During his military service he served in Germany and Belgium. After his military career, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service.

 
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Garnett Ruth Fencik

April 09, 2022 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

On Sunday, April 3, 2022, Garnett Ruth Fencik, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 95.

Garnett was born on January 5, 1927 in McKeesport, PA to Wilbert and Blanche (Hitchens) Miller. She graduated from high school, where she met her lifelong soulmate, Edward Fencik, whom she married on July 11, 1947 after he completed service in WWII. Together they happily raised a daughter Cathy, and a son Don. She was a devoted housekeeper and hospital aide.

Garnett was an excellent cook, homemaker, and carer during times of sickness. She liked crocheting and created beautiful afghans, that she enjoyed giving to others. She showered her family with affection, gifts, and went with them often on places to see, things to do, and vacations. She taught and instilled very early in her children the values of a good life, treating others with kindness and respect, the importance of a good education, and a love of books. Her family, friends, and all who knew her will remember her joyfulness, and her kind, compassionate, and helpful spirit. She will be missed greatly.

 
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Suzanne D. Keller

April 08, 2022 |

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

Suzanne D. Keller, age 82, of Pleasant Hills and formerly of Wilson passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital.  Born September 16, 1939 in Glassport, she was a daughter of the late William Erskine and Elizabeth (Hughes) Duncan.  Suzanne worked as a claims adjuster for Highmark in Pittsburgh and was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth. Suzanne loved doing needlework and cooking for others. She was preceded in death by her husband Kevin Blake Keller. Suzanne is survived by her children Mary Beth Keller of Pleasant Hills, Sean (Beth) Keller of Baldwin, and Kevin (Helen) Keller of Beaver; grandchildren Blake Keller, Andrew (Leah) Golletti, and Brandon, Seth, and Katie Keller; great-grandson, Milo; siblings Joseph (Cynthia) and Kathleen Duncan; foster siblings James (Marti) and Mary Lee Dill; and also nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings William Duncan and Catherine Kyslinger, and foster brother Hugh Dill. 

 
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Frank D. Villi

April 08, 2022 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Frank D. Villi (Parkway Frank), 92, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at Kane Regional Medical Center in McKeesport on April 8, 2022.  He was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Dominic James and Mary Theresa (Arena) Villi and also preceded in death by his wife, Anna C. (Vucetic) Villi; daughter Catherine Rose Villi and son Dominic Villi; brothers Vincenzo, Nicolas and Vincent Villi; sisters Rose Bilotti, Mary Grace Savena, Eva James, Viola Graves and Katherine Kotvas.  Frank started his career with many jobs at the age of 15.  He was a salesman for Holland Furnace, Inc. established 1953.  He was a Veteran of the Airforce in WWII, stationed in Japan and Germany with an Officer ran of Corporal.  Frank is a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #803 and a lifetime member of Mon Valley Plumbers Association and a Master Plumber for over 50 years.  He is a member of Mary Mother of God Parish in White Oak.  He is survived by his daughter Fran (Ron) Sabolcik of Mt. Vernon; daughter-in-law Janis Morga Villi of Port Vue; grandsons Frank Sabolcik, Nick Villi and Brandon (Tina Goodrum) Villi; brother Joe (Kathleen Roethlein) Villi of Boston; and many nieces and nephews which he adored.  Friends recieved Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. from 2 to 6, at which time a funeral blessing will be held.  the family would like to thank Kane Regional Medical Center and its staff, especially his nurse and buddy Becky on 2A, Kathleen Deverse and also Liz from Bridges Hospice for all their compassion.

 


Martin “Marty” B. Wood

April 07, 2022 |

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

Martin “Marty” B. Wood, 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare, Washington, PA. He was born January 8, 1958 in McKeesport, a son of the late Samuel and Harriett (Bjornberg) Wood. Martin was an electrical estimator for W.R. Casteel Chapman and CED Mosebach. He was a member of the Life Church, Greensburg and was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School, Class of ’75. He enjoyed skeet shooting, fishing and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Becky (Crossland) Wood; son, Aaron and his wife, Tracie; daughter, Alicia Walker and her husband, Rasman; grandchildren, Zayden and Gwendolyn. Friends will be received from 2-7 p.m. on Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA, 15642. Funeral service will take place on Monday in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m.  Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All But Furgotten. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Ann Miller

April 06, 2022 |

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

Ann Miller, age 87, of Port Vue, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born in Wall, PA, on January 9, 1935 and is the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Antolik Salina and the wife of the late William Miller. Ann graduated valedictorian from Westinghouse High School class of 1953. She worked for a period as a secretary in downtown Pittsburgh before devoting her life to her family in Port Vue.

 
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Evelyn M. Coughlin

April 06, 2022 |

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

Evelyn M. Coughlin, age 89, of Belle Vernon, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born in Duquesne on January 5, 1933 and is the daughter of the late Nicholas and Helen Pollock Orosz and the wife of the late Charles E. Coughlin. She was an avid bridge and bingo player, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, and a former member of St. Pius in McKeesport and St. Anne’s in Belle Vernon.

 
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