April 27, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Kathleen Ann Hawthorne, 80, of North Versailles Twp. died April 25, 2021. Daughter of the late William P. and Hulda (Krieger) Rafferty. Beloved wife of James Hawthorne. Loving mother of Terry (John) Schultz, James (Nancy) Hawthorne, Barb (Jim) Lloyd, and Bill (Cindy) Hawthorne. Dear grandmother of John (Lisa) Schultz, Tim (Alicia) Hawthorne, Matthew (Sarah) Hawthorne, Ryan (Erin) Hawthorne, Adam (Lara) Hawthorne, Josh (Ashley) Lloyd, Justin Lloyd, and Jordan Lloyd. 9 great-grandchildren. Sister of Maryanne Glaub, Sharon Cindric, the late Patty Smith, and the late Carol Fowler. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her family and trips to the Casino.
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April 27, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
William “Bill” Tucci, 78, of Baldwin Health Center, formerly of East McKeesport, died April 23, 2021. He was born on April 23, 1943 and was a son of the late Leonard Tucci Sr. and Mary (Venuto) Tucci. Bill was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Michael, Albert, Leonard, John and James, and sisters, Louise Comunale and Edith Tucci. He is survived by brother, Richard Tucci of North Huntingdon and his sister Mary Woody of North Huntingdon.
Bill was a good-natured person with a sense of humor and was very well liked by all his friends. He was a huge fan of his many nieces and nephews and loved them very much. They were the highlight of his life.
Bill worked in construction along with his brothers and took much pride in his work. Christmas was his most favorite time of year. He drove to Maryland with a friend where they cut down Christmas trees and hauled them back to sell.
Later in life with failing health it became necessary for him to live in personal care homes. In 2020 he was a patient at Baldwin Health Center, Pittsburgh. He received excellent health care there until he was called home to be with God on his birthday, April 23, 2021. He will be missed by those who loved him.
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April 27, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Chris L Westbrooks, Sr., 57, died April 22, 2021. Friends will be received Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon.
April 27, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Marian L. (Franklin) Nash, 61, died April 24, 2021.
Friends will be received Thursday April 29, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran Street, Duquesne, PA 15110.
April 26, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jean Elizabeth Pozzuto, 89, of Naples FL, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 just one day after her birthday due to complications of COVID. She was born April 22, 1932 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Wohl) Shaffer. Jean was a devoted wife of 70 years to the late Michael Pozzuto, who passed away January 16, 2021. She worked alongside her husband, as a Manager of Pozzuto & Sons Plumbing but also as proprietor of Jean's Bath Boutique. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Patrick Church, Christy Park.
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April 26, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Theodore D. Kelley Jr., 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home. He was born July 15, 1937 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Theodore D. and Francis (Pearl) Kelley. Prior to his retirement, Ted was a pipefitter for Elliott Co., Jeannette, member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, and a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, making wine and gardening.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anne (Pesto) Kelley; sons, Theodore D. Kelley III and his wife, Lisa, Anthony Kelley; daughters, Colleen Plank, Jeanie Coleman, Lynn Kelley; brothers, Joseph (Carol) Kelley, Robert (Shirley) Kelley, Edward Kelley; sister, Nancy Visnic; grandchildren, Jarred, Bethany, Devin, Joseph (Melissa), Nicole, Janet, Shawn, April (Bill), Stephanie, Rhiannon, Dean, Colton; great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Lily, Mia, Keelan, Cayden, Trevor, Harper, Alison, Haley, Cassandra, Brandon; and close friend, Donald Pyle.
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April 26, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Evert D. Danielson, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born June 21, 1937 in McKeesport, a son of the late Evert and Edna (Cristy) Danielson. Prior to his retirement, Evert was a tool and die maker for Precise Technology. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of N. Huntingdon and was an avid football fan and his favorite team to watch was the US Naval Acadamy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra L. Danielson. He is survived by his daughters, Leayn Hernandez and her husband, Robert and Linda Crowl and her husband, Wayne; grandchildren, Jason (Shelly), Tia (Travis), Quinn (Leigh Ann), Chelsea; great-grandchildren, Brady, Collin, Nate, Tyson, Tessa, Alana, Olivia and Amelia. Services are private.
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April 26, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Mary E. Kraynak, 99, originally of Glassport died April 23, 2021 at The Palms at O'Neil. Born Oct. 15, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Carr) Chaputa. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Michael Kraynak. She is survived by her son Jack (Jean) Florko; grandchildren Christopher Florko and Marjorie (Matt) Leaver and great grandson Varian Leaver and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by longtime dear family friend and her son of the heart, Kevin Maksin.
She was preceded in death by her sister Helen Medved. Mary was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church; Ladies Auxilary #803 VFW and Ladies Auxilary St. Ann Devine Redeemer.
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April 26, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Leonora M. “Lee” (Delle Donne) Trankocy of North Versailles, age 86, on Saturday, April 24, 2021, completed her earthly journey and moved on to her heavenly home.
Beloved wife of Richard J. Trankocy, Sr. for 63 years. Treasured mother of Richard J. (Susan) Trankocy, Jr. and Susan (Stephen) Kennedy of Braddock. Dear grandmother of Robert Kennedy, Randy (Tiffany) Jones, Shannon (Dustin) Dubensky and Caitlin Jones. Proud great-grandmother of Henry and Alexandra Jones; Ella Sue, Lucy and Lila Dubensky.
Leonora was raised in Rankin, graduated from Rankin High School in 1953 and was a willing volunteer for many Rankin reunions.
Leonora’s first job as a teenager was with Jaison’s, a women’s store in Braddock where she worked along with her sister, Carmella. After graduation, she became employed with Beneficial Finance where she worked until she became a mother. Leonora resumed her work with Beneficial when her children were grown and completed a 28-year career as an Administrative Assistant with the firm. While raising the children, Leonora was an active volunteer and leader with the P.T.A. and Boy Scouts.
Leonora has been a 7-decade member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Braddock. She was a member of the Byzantine Catholic Serra Club of Pittsburgh and the Braddock Elks Lodge #883 and the ‘Valley Seniors’ of her neighborhood in Green Valley.
Leonora was proud of her Italian heritage and was a member of the Primavera Lodge of the I.S.D.A. in Swissvale. She delighted in spending both Italian Day and Byzantine Catholic Day at Kennywood. When at home, Leonora enjoyed porch conversations, painting ceramics and watching figure skating on television.
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April 25, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert "Robbie" J. Nystrom, age 55 of Clairton, passed away at home on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Born July 7, 1965 in McKeesport, he is the son of Robert L. Nystrom of Elizabeth Twp. and Lucille (Scalise) Herndon (Gary Moore) of Clairton. A member of the former St. Paulinas Church in Wilson, Robbie was a graduate of Thiel College with a bachelors degree in business administration and psychology and worked at Kaufmann's, Highmark, and most recently Schumann Center. In his spare time, he was an avid sports fan and athlete, playing baseball for his alma maters Serra Catholic and Thiel and later in the Daily News League and independent minor league ball in Niagara Falls. Later in life, he umpired and coached for both Clairton and Ringgold Schools and CCAC. He loved his Pittsburgh sports teams, always wearing #21 in honor of Roberto Clemente. Robbie was also a member of the CFU Lodge #248 of Clairton (their baseball and basketball tournaments were his favorite weekends of the year), the WAC in Wilson, and the Sons of Columbus, Santa Maria Council in Clairton. He joins his wife, the late Gina (Giordano) Nystrom, who passed away in 2002. Robbie is survived by his children Robbie C. (Kasey Seibert) Nystrom of Elizabeth, Nicole (Ruben Morales) Nystrom of Lawrence, NJ, and Angela (Taylor Thomas) Nystrom of West Mifflin; his grandchildren Marley and Delaney; sister Alexis (Robert "Bobbo") Trubiani of Donora; his niece and goddaughter Kennedy Trubiani; his nephew Robert Trubiani; his stepfather Kenneth Barna of Clairton; and his puppy Sage. His grandchildren, nieces, nephew, and dog were his world.
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April 25, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Melanie A. Hansen, age 68, of North Huntingdon, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Born in McKeesport on June 17, 1952, she is the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (Bungert) Argall, and the wife of William D. Hansen, Jr.
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April 24, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Edgar Leo George, age 89 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Hempfield Manor Nursing Home, Greensburg. Born May 17, 1931 in Pitcairn, he was a son of the late Arthur and Catherine (Bost) George. A US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, Edgar retired as the sales manager at Hillview Motors in Greensburg. He was also a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael's Church, in Elizabeth Twp., it's Usher's Club where he served as a past-president, and the VFW of McKeesport, #8430. Besides his parents, Edgar was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Irene (Golick) George, who passed away March 28, 2020, and his siblings: Eugene George, Ruth Lattimore, Alice Waltz, Marian Hines, and Rita Schmidt.
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April 23, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald Gene Thompson, Sr., 83, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at home. He was born June 15, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ben F. Thompson and the late Dora M. Thompson Teribery. He was the husband of the late Mary Jo (Bero) Thompson who passed away May 15, 2013. Ronald was a retired truck driver and was a member of the PNA.
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April 23, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Geraldine Louise Warren, 77, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born September 25, 1943 in Smithdale and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Ethel (Couchenour) Yuhas. She was the wife of the late Thomas R. Warren who passed away April 22, 2008. Geraldine had worked in the late 1970s at the former US Steel National Tube Works as a furnace operator. She was an avid Steelers and Penguins fan. She love to cook and bake and working in her flower garden. Her grandchildren were the love of her life.
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April 23, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Eugene C. Kusner, 90, of North Huntingdon, Pa., passed away peacefully on Thursday April 22, 2021. He was born March 9, 1931 to the late Michael and Julia Kusner of White Oak, Pa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Barbara Kusner, daughter Linda Barsevich (Michael) of Pittsburgh, Pa.; sister Vera Wrobleski (Edward) of Malvern, Pa.; and sister-in-law Jeanne O’Toole (Tom) of Glenside, Pa.; and Kathy Hula of Gainesville, Fl.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews in eastern Pennsylvania and Florida.
Gene was a proud veteran who spent four years in the Air Force during the Korean War as an Airman First Class. Gene was a classic car enthusiast. His 1966 Mustang and 1974 Lincoln won countless first place prizes at area shows. And once appeared on the cover of Car and Driver magazine. He was an avid gardener who loved to grow tomatoes. Gene also enjoyed traveling the United States.
In 1972, he drove his family across the country in a motor home to visit all of the National Parks. Gene especially enjoyed the mule ride to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. His favorite vacation spot was Bar Harbor, Maine, where he and Barbara ferried across the Bay of Fundy to Nova Scotia.
He was employed for many years at Firth Sterling Steel Co. in McKeesport and Robertshaw in New Stanton. He was a member of Saint Agnes Church in North Huntingdon for more than 60 years. During that time, he served as an usher and also spent time with their garden club. Eugene was very loved and lived a good long life.
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