May 09, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
James H. Keys, age 61, of McKeesport, died May 6, 2021, at UPMC Mercy. Born August 5, 1959, in Greensburg, he was the son of the late James G. and Gladys (Shirley) Keys and the husband of the late Terri (Rosak) Keys.
James worked in the construction industry until his health would no longer allow him to work. He enjoyed gardening and the outdoors in his early years. James' most incredible joy was the happiness he felt when spending time with his children and grandchildren.
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May 07, 2021 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Richard W. Virag, 67, of East McKeesport passed away on Wednesday May 5, 2021. Son of the late Richard A. and Mary P. (McHenry) Virag. Loving husband of 45 years to Robin R. (Frady) Virag. Beloved Father of Richard L. (Colleen) Virag, Renee Virag, and Ryan A. (Kaleena) Virag. Dear Grandfather of Angel Lynn Gibbons, Mikey Gibbons, Matthew Gibbons, Laini Virag, Rylee Virag, Jadyn Floyd, Mariah Floyd, and Ryan A. Virag, Jr. Brother of Rebecca (Mark) Hannan, Robert D. (Rose) Virag, Kevin P. Virag, and the late Patsy Hartley. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Rick enjoyed golfing, bowling and spending time with his friends and family. He was a huge Steelers and Penguins fan.
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May 07, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Betty (Saula) Beresford, 83, peacefully passed on May 5, 2021, with her loving family at her side. Betty was the loving mother of Deborah Howatineck, Kirk Beresford, Doug (Jennifer) Beresford and Scott Beresford. She was the special Bub of Tyler, Kaylee, Brian and Kasey; Great-Bub of Bentley and Brodie. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, many cousins, and friends. Betty was preceded in passing by her parents, Mike and Lois (Love) Saula, and siblings, Margaret DeFalco, Norman “Nick” Saula and George Saula. Betty enjoyed crafts and gardening. Her greatest joy was her family and the time she spent with them. Family was the most important to her, and she loved them unconditionally. They loved her dearly, and will miss her deeply.
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May 07, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lukas L. Little, age 42 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Born December 17, 1978 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Harold Little, Sr. and Mary M. "Maggy" (Laughlin) Little. A member of the Local #37 Roofers Union out of Pittsburgh, Lukas was most recently employed by Phoenix Roofing. He is survived by his wife Janeen (Bishop) Little; his sons Jusden and Jordan Little; his brothers Harold (Lisa Bisogni) Little, Jr. of Clairton and Jacob (Kairy) Little of Jefferson Hills; his nieces and nephews Jessica, Dante, Darren, Jacob, Kyleigh, Gavin, and Garrett; his stepsister Tiffenie (Mark) Russell; his stepbrother Kevin Bober; his step-nieces-and-nephew Lacey, Jelena, and Zayn; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Besides his parents, Lukas was preceded in death by his stepfather Timothy Zombeck, Sr. and his stepbrother Timothy Zombeck, Jr.
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May 07, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jonah Hercules Fite, 43, of Pittsburgh passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2021. Jonah was born on January 12, 1978 in Mexico City, Mexico. He was the son of James Mitchell Fite and Lucinda Brewer Fite McHolme. His young life was spent living and attending schools in State College, Elizabeth and later Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania. After one year at State High, Jonah spent his sophomore year of high school studying abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico before returning to the U.S. and graduating from Elizabeth Forward High School in Elizabeth Township, PA in 1996. An honors student and men’s varsity soccer athlete, Jonah went on to attend Carnegie Mellon University where he majored in International Business and Spanish. Jonah was a proud Brother of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity at CMU, as well. After being diagnosed with mental illness in 1998, Jonah was in a constant battle for his mental health and well-being. In the years that followed, Jonah selflessly donated his time helping others who suffered from similar afflictions.
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May 06, 2021 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
James H. Rickard, Sr., 87, of West Mifflin, died May 6, 2021. He is the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Kottler) Rickard and beloved husband of the late Ida Mae (Herder) Rickard. He is survived by his children James H. Rickard of Lake City, Pa, Judy (Jack) Fouser of West Mifflin, Dr. David J. Rickard of Kure Beach, NC and Dory J. Rickard of White Oak; grandsons Brett (Dina) Fouser, Brian Fouser and Brad Fouser; great granddaughters Brynn and Dessa; brother Samuel Vincent Rickard, sisters Marie Hamilton and Dorothy Cancilla; also nieces and nephews. Jim was retired from Bell Telephone Company where he worked for over 40 years; was a member of Bell Telephone Workers Credit Union; and was very involved with Duquesne High School Reunion Committee. Anyone who knew Jim, loved Jim. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Mon. from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at Tues. at 11:00 am. Interment following Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Versailles.
May 06, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Susan (Nero) Basilone, age 93 of Ellenton, FL and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 in Life Path Hospice, Sun City Center, Brandon, FL. Born June 21, 1927 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Nicola and Mary Louise (Pasalaqua) Nero. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Susan worked as an operator for Bell Telephone and retired from the Croatian Fraternal Union in Monroeville. She was also a member of the Sons of Columbus, Genova Council #6 of Clairton and the Bell Pioneer. Susan is survived by her son Anthony (Denise) Basilone of Ellenton FL, his son Christopher (Shyra) Basilone and his daughter Nadia, and daughters Bianca and Gianna Basilone; her daughter Michelle (Michael) Mitchko of Canonsburg, her sons Michael (Courtney) Mitchko and their sons James and Maxwell and Matthew (Vanessa) Mitchko and their children Ava and Mason.; her son Jim (Kristen) Basilone of Murrysville his sons Jimmy (Erica) Basilone and their children Niko and Keegan and Joshua (Cristen) Basilone; and her son and Jim’s twin John (Beata) Basilone of Manchester, NH and his children Dana (Grant) O’Hara and their children Dominic, Nico, and Lucca, Jonathan (Danielle) Basilone and their children Anthony and Lino, and Shane Basilone; also many nieces and nephews; and Susan’s dear friend who was like a daughter to her: Donna (Rick) Selby. Besides her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her great-grandson Liam Basilone; her sister Ann Yacavace; and her brothers Anthony, Dominic, and Carl Nero who are all eagerly awaiting her arrival in Heaven.
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May 06, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
James Anthony Cottone, 74 of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, formerly of Clairton, Pennsylvania, died on May 5, 2021. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania as one of eight children on December 11, 1946, to the late Eugene and Angeline (Leeper) Cottone. James was a 1965 graduate of Clairton High School and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He was a steelworker for the USS Irvin Works for nearly 20 years and worked as an insurance broker for the remainder of his very hardworking career, which continued until his death. James was a talented football player for Clairton High School and Parsons College. Throughout his life, he enjoyed camping, boating, dancing, music, sports, and spending time with his family.
James is survived by his daughter Ellen (James) Richey; sisters Joann (Jack) Geary and Mary Ann (Robert) Melani; and brothers Eugene (Bonnie) Cottone and Robert (Cindy) Cottone, and companion Dorothy Smoyer. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Anthony (Janet) Cottone and Frank (Dinka) Cottone as well as his sister Carmel (William) Donnelly.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday, May 9th from 6-8 and Monday, May 10th from 2-4 and 6-8 at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 11th at 10 a.m. presided by Rev. Marcia Rhoades, followed by interment at Saint Clare Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the UPMC Cancer Center at 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh PA, 15132 or by calling the center at (412) 623-4700. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
May 06, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ryan Michael Zabelsky, age 30 of North Huntingdon died May 3, 2021. He was born January 15, 1991 in Pittsburgh, Pa. , a son of Gregg and Mary Lynne Visser Zabelsky. Ryan was kind hearted, thoughtful and extremely courageous. He was a graduate of Norwin Class of 2009 and also a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Campus with a degree in accounting. Ryan enjoyed the beach, golfing and fishing. He is the grandson of the late Ken and Agnes Visser and "Cil' and Robert Zabelsky . Also surviving are two brothers, Kevin and Jason Zabelsky, a sister, Rachel Zabelsky, his step grandmother, Bernice Visser, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be private. James W. Shirley Funeral Home , North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Epileptic Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
May 05, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Eleanore “Ellie” Barovitch of Forest Hills passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Juniper Village of Forest Hills. Born October 8, 1936 in Helvetia, PA she was the daughter of the late Vera Spryszak Royer. Ellie graduated from St. Catherine’s High School, Dubois, PA, St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing, Loretto, PA and The University of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Nursing, BSN.
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May 05, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
James "Jimbo" Klein, age 65, of McKeesport, died April 27, 2021, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born January 28, 1956, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stephen Albert and Isabel (Pinzak) Klein.
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May 05, 2021 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Veronica Kinch, of Montgomery, Texas, formerly of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully from this life to eternal rest, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 1. Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Mary Opatick. Frank, her husband of 56 years, preceded her in death, along with four siblings: Bernard (Natalie), Eugene ‘Skip’ (Elaine), Lawrence ‘Tubby’ (Norma, surviving), Marianne (Ronald).
Veronica is survived by her children Jonathan ‘Jay’ (Becki), Timothy (Kim), and Laura Jean (Sean); seven grandchildren, Stephanie (Frank), Brittanie, Jacqueline, Jennifer (Greg), Troy (Linzie), Ryan and Darren; three great-grandchildren Blaine, Priscilla Grace, and Paizley; her helpful nephew, Wayne; many nieces and nephews, cousins, and her cat Maggie.
During her life, she built a successful career as a Sales Representative for Bell Telephone, later Verizon, and was an excellent homemaker, wife, mother, Gramsey, Great Gram, and Aunt. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic School, graduated from Duquesne High School, and was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, in Duquesne, PA., for more than 60 years. She loved animals, was passionate about her garden and yard, was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. She was proud of her entire family and always showed an interest by keeping in touch with everyone.
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May 04, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Edmund S. Lewandowski, will be celebrated on May 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Name Church, Duquesne, of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, with his son, the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, as principal celebrant.
Edmund passed away last April, during the Covid-19 pandemic, at the Locust Grove Personal Care Home. Born May 9, 1922 in Nowa-Wies-Wielka, Poland, he was the son of the late Jozef & Anastazia (Siemiankowska) Lewandowski. He was a retired letter carrier in Duquesne, a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, a former insurance salesman for the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, member of the former Holy Name Society of the former St. Hedwig Church, member of the Polish War Veterans of WWII, American Legion, the Polish National Alliance, the Polish Club of Duquesne, Teutonia Mannerchor Club of Duquesne, National Association of Letter Carriers and the Loyal Order of the Moose.
Edmund enjoyed being surrounded by family especially celebrating birthdays. He enjoyed sharing travel stories with his grandkids while drinking French wine. He listened attentively while the great grandkids came to visit. He served in the Polish Army as a 2nd Lt. during WWII and was a prisoner of war for 4 years. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to the late Blanche L. (Belback) Lewandowski, who died on March 19, 2004.
He was the father of Dennis (Judy) Lewandowski of Plum Boro, Rev. Thomas J. Lewandowski, Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Parish in Washington, PA & College Chaplain at Washington & Jefferson College, Waynesburg University, and California University of Pennsylvania, and the late Anthony Lewandowski; grandfather of Kristen (Steve) Lichius & Michael (Kristen) Lewandowski; great grandfather of Ava and Ryan Lichius and Mary Lewandowski; brother of Regina Smolka and predeceased by brothers & sisters Anthony Lewandowski, Apolinary Lewandowski, Fr. Dominik Lewandowski, and Sr. Aurelia Lewandowski, S.O.E.
Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Everyone is welcome to attend. The mass will be live-streamed on the Funeral Home website www.maloy-schleiferfuneralhome.com
May 04, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael Alwin Bill, 58, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born October 8, 1962 in McKeesport and was the son of Alwin Michael and Barbara (Epolito) Bill of Port Vue. Michael was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. He was an Electrical Engineer and had previously worked for Bechtel-Bettis. He loved music and played guitar and harmonica. He enjoyed shooting and fishing and spending time with his parents, daughters, sister and his favorite dog Dylan.
Michael loved learning and creating. He enjoyed making others laugh and bringing joy to those around him. As is a tale, so is a life: Not how long it is, but How good it is, is what matters as we celebrate Mike's life and send him home, Let us reflect on his favorite song by Bobby Bare- "Drop kick me Jesus, through the goal posts of life End over end, neither the left or the right Straight through the hearts of them righteous uprights Drop kick me Jesus through the goal posts of life".
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May 04, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Lucille Ann Michaels Blake, 73 of Clairton, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Monday, May 3rd, 2021. She was born in West Mifflin on November 15, 1947 to the late Gustave and Anna Mae Bach Michaels. Lucille was the loving wife of over 50 years to the late Gary E. Blake.
She is survived by her loving daughter Melody A. Blake and her beloved son-in-law and caregiver Christopher Volpe as well as many nieces and nephews and her loving puppies Daisy and Molly. Lucille was preceded in death by her 3 brothers Robert, John, and Ronald Michaels.
She was a member of the Saint Paulinus congregation in Clairton. Lucille loved her family dearly and touched many lives. She enjoyed watching her soap operas and her nightly milkshakes that Christopher brought to her. She was an avid bingo player and loved trips to the casino with her husband and brothers. She also enjoyed needlework and crocheting.
However, she was best known for the abundant amounts of Christmas cookies she would bake every year for her beloved family. She graduated from Clairton High School in 1966 and was employed by J. Edward Connelly and Associates.
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