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Michael J. Cseripko

February 05, 2021 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Michael J. Cseripko, 65, died Thursday February 4, 2021. He is the son of the late Joseph and Vivian (Nelson) Cseripko and husband of the late Darlene (Kraus) Cseripko. He is survived by sister-in-law and caretaker throughout his illness Rebecca Kale; beloved partner Susan Early; sister-in-laws Linda Kraus and Cheryl Kraus; and brother-in-laws Charles Kraus and Jonathan Kraus; also nieces and nephews. Mike was a retired industrial electrician and loved by many. Friends recieved Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne Monday from 6-730 at which time a funeral service will be held.

 


Stephen J. "Bud" Columbus

February 04, 2021 |

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

Stephen J. "Bud" Columbus, 88, of New Eagle, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born in Monongahela, March 21, 1932 and was the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Todd) Columbus. Stephen worked at Monongahela  Ford as a parts manager and at Davies & Tregembo Ford in Charleroi as a car and snowmobile salesman. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, as he also used to race cars back in the 1950's.

He enjoyed watching college football, playing Euchre, hunting, golfing, bowling, being outdoors and was active in a senior softball league in Ocala, FL. He is survived by his grandson, Jacob Columbus, of California, PA, daughter-in-law, Kathi Columbus, of Eighty-Four, sister-in-law, Hannah Jane Columbus, of Bethel Park, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sons, Stephen and Robert Columbus, brothers, Frank (Dorothy) Columbus, and Russell Columbus, sister, Eleanor (Lin) Dalton, longtime companion, Dolores Cheroki of Monesson, and former wife, Catherine Steinmetz.

 
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Sherwood R. McEwen

February 04, 2021 |

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

On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Sherwood R. McEwen age 86, passed away peacefully in Fairfax, Va.

Born October 24, 1934 he spent the majority of his life in the East McKeesport/North Versailles area. He is the son of the late Raymond and Nancy McEwen. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife and high school sweetheart Rosemary McEwen. He is survived by his children Daniel McEwen of North Versailles, Scott (Colleen) McEwen of Harrison City and Beth (Tom) Pyne of Fairfax, Virginia; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and sister Nancy Ann Best of Palm Coast, Florida. Sherwood, aka Woody, will always be remembered as the nicest guy around town!

 
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Thelma Lee Tucker Medlin White

February 04, 2021 |

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

Thelma Lee Tucker Medlin White was born to James and Mabel Biggs Tucker, on October 30, 1928, in Moon Run, Pa. She was the oldest of 5 siblings. She departed this life peacefully in McKeesport, Pa., on January 30, 2021, with family at her bedside. In her final weeks of life, she was never without a hand to hold or a kind word to be spoken to her. Thelma’s daughter, Deborah, provided loving care and support for 10 years prior to the onset of greater illness.

Thelma is preceded in death by brothers Samuel (Jr.) Jones and Robert (Bobby) Jones; sister Dorothy McCoy; grandson Frederick D. Brown Jr.; great grandson Frederick Malcolm Brown-Goodwine. 

Thelma was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister and aunt. She leaves to mourn:  sister - Betty Mahaley (Long Beach, Calif.); children - Clara (Fred) Medlin Brown, Deborah White Horriat, Gary (Sylvia) White, Samuel V. White; grandchildren – Gregory (Tracey) Medlin, Marjorie Brown Adams, Gemil (Regis) White-Morse, Jamaal White, Michael (Olesia) White, Tonya (Timothy) Caldwell, Leandra Ferguson and Terry Ferguson; 24 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren, with one on the way. She leaves beloved nieces and nephews to mourn her passing, as well as, a host of friends.

Thelma White step-laddered her way into the field of nursing. She was a nurse’s aide, an LPN and receive her BSN from Penn State University, where she was deemed an honors student. In the pursuit of her education, she moved to Delaware to obtain a Masters in Gerontology. She received her master’s in nursing from the University of Delaware and presented her papers at a Veteran’s Administration Conference in Los Angeles, Calif.

 
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Dale Sean Coles, Sr.

February 04, 2021 |

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

Dale Sean Coles, Sr., was born May 27, 1964, in Pittsburgh, PA. Sean, as he was affectionately called, departed this life on January 22, 2021.

Arrangements were entrusted to Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dale Sean Coles, please visit our floral store.

 


Irene E. (Bodnar) Madden

February 04, 2021 |

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

Irene E. Madden, age 89 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Thursday, February 4, 2021.  Born February 25, 1931 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Vrable) Bodnar.  A member of The Church in Sutersville and retired from advertising sales with the Jewish Chronicle in Pittsburgh, Irene will be remembered by her family as the strongest woman ever and a force to be reckoned with. 

In the words of her daughter: "At 11:30 last night, our lives were irrevocably changed when our mother, Irene Madden, passed away. She valiantly fought medical issues and succumbed to Congestive Heart Failure. She was 89 and would have turned 90 later this month. Our mother was the strongest women I ever met. She grew up during the Depression and lost her mother when she was 14. She was a Single Mother long before it became commonplace. We never had the latest fad but we were loved and had everything we needed. She taught us work ethic, integrity, self sacrifice, kindness, charity, strength of conviction, the value of humor, and the love of Jesus Christ. She always said you can do an you want to do if you set your mind to it. Make a plan and work your plan. She is the person I admire most in my life. If I’m half the person she was and have half the strength of her will. I will consider myself a success.  There is so much more to be said but this is enough for now."

She is survived by her children Mark (Marie) Madden of Glassport and Kristen Wells of Jefferson Hills; her grandchildren Michael and Elizabeth Madden; and also nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her brothers Michael, William, and Edward "Dave" Bodnar.

 
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Bertha Mae Brown

February 04, 2021 |

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

Bertha Mae Brown, age 78 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Baldwin Health Center.  Born February 6, 1942 in Montgomery, AL, she was a daughter of the late Thomas V. and Rosie (Ford) Brown.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Rebecca Chapman Brown.  She is survived by her sister Michelle (Henry Watkins) Brown; her brothers Rommy Lee Brown, Robert Lee Brown, Jimmy Lee Brown, Eddie Lee Brown, and John Lee Brown; and also nieces and nephews. 

 
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Norma Jean Johnson

February 04, 2021 |

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

Norma Jean Johnson, 75, was born January 19, 1946, in Elizabeth, PA.  The beloved daughter of the late Timothy and Ruth (Woods) Johnson, departed this life on January 27, 2021 at UPMC Shadyside. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Margo Johnson.

Norma Jean grew up in Elizabeth, the eldest of the 4 daughters of Timothy and Ruth, graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School. After graduation, she obtained a position at Mobil Oil in McKees Rocks. A short while later, she obtained employment at US Steel in downtown Pittsburgh. She spent the remainder of her career with US Steel until she retired.

Norma Jean enjoyed reading and she often visited the library. Walking was a favorite activity for both exercise and as a fundraiser for charities. She also enjoyed line dancing which enabled her to be active and maintain friendships. She loved to travel both home and abroad, from the Mediterranean to Mexico. Even around the United States, her destinations included, the Grand Canyon and New Orleans as well as her last venture which was an Alaskan cruise.

 
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Darmonica Renee Armstrong-Fields

February 04, 2021 |

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

Darmonica Renee Armstrong-Fields, 49, died Jan. 29, 2021. She was born Aug. 17, 1971.

 
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Paul E. Bekavac

February 04, 2021 |

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

Paul E. Bekavac, age 74, of Gibsonia and Key West, FL, and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at home. He was a retired funeral director and owner of the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home in Elizabeth. He attended the University of Notre Dame until his father’s untimely death in 1965, and furthered his education at Duquesne University and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.

Upon his retirement in 2004, he relocated to Key West to follow his life long love of fishing. Born March 1, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Anthony J. and Elvira Y. “Patty” (Yavor) Bekavac. He is survived by his partner and best friend, Teri Dulac of Gibsonia; daughter, Heather (Michael) Lutz of Pleasant Hills; sons, Tony (Rachel) Bekavac of Pleasant Hills and Paul E. Bekavac, Jr. of New York, NY; grandchildren, Cole, Preston and Ava Lutz and Anthony & Andre Bekavac; sister, Nancy Y. Bekavac of Washington, DC; brother, Daniel F. (Patti) Bekavac of Elizabeth Twp.; nephew, Daniel F. (Tara Jayant) Bekavac, Jr. of South Park; niece, Chloe (Jason) Fox of Damascus, MD; also, great- nephews and cousins.

 
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William Emmett Long III

February 04, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

William Emmett Long III, 72, died at home on April 28, 2020.  William grew up in North Versailles, Pennsylvania with his parents William E. Long II and Doris Long.  William furthered his education by attending trade school in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Upon returning home from school, William settled with his wife Sandra, in Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania.  William retired as a Senior Inspector, from Bechtel - Bettis, after 40 years, in 2011.  He was a graduate of Westinghouse High School.  William was preceded in death by his son, William Emmett Long IV.  William is survived by his widow, Sandra and daughter, Kerry.

Funeral arrangements were in charge of Ball Funeral Chapel, Pittsburgh.

 


Duane A. Perhach

February 04, 2021 |

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

Duane A. Perhach, age 64, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. He retired from Penn Dot’s tunnel maintenance in Pittsburgh and was a lifetime member of the NRA. Born December 19, 1956 in McKeesport, he was a son of Arlene (Bertie) Slate of Forward Twp. and the late Elmer Perhach. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Diann (Sinal) Perhach; son, Sam (April) Perhach of Webster; daughter, Becky (Patrick) Perhach of Forward Twp.; brothers, Steve (Edna) Perhach of Elizabeth, Ron (Tammy) Perhach of Forward Twp., Mike Slate of Forward Twp. and Edward (Glori) Slate of Monroeville; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charles Slate and David Perhach.

 
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Donald Lee Steele

February 04, 2021 |

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

Donald Lee Steele, age 82, of McKeesport, died January 30, 2021 at the Southwestern Veteran Center. Born June 25, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was the husband of the late Joan Steele; father of Donald Lee Steele, Jr.

 
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Marion Firestone Laughner

February 04, 2021 |

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

Marion Firestone Laughner, 101, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Redstone Highlands, N. Huntingdon.  She was born February 2, 1920 in Pittsfield, MA, a daughter of the late William Henry and Martina (Haller) Suttle. Marion was a graduate of Seton Hill University Class of 1957.   Prior to her retirement, Marion was a teacher for St. Agnes and Immaculate Conception Catholic schools and Franklin Regional School District.  She was a member of St. Agnes Parish, Catholic Daughters of America, and volunteered at Westmoreland Hospital and Redstone Library.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel Firestone, second husband, Ernest Laughner, step daughter Judith Laughner; sister, Martina Nehrig; and brother, William Suttle.  She is survived by her son, Richard J. Firestone and his wife, Jo Ellen; daughter, Ellen Kerber and her husband, Tom; sister, Margaret Ann Spencer; four grandchildren, Thomas Jr. (Kristen), Edward (Carolyn), Robert (Eean), Patrick, (Kelley); seven great-grandchildren Kelsey, Ryan, Keith, Kyle, and Samuel Kerber, Ben and Hayden Firestone; stepsons, Richard E. Laughner; John (Sandy) Laughner, Greg (Sandy) Laughner; stepdaughters,  Karen (Michael) Byers, Dolores Laughner. A special thanks to her loving niece and caregiver, Martina Nehrig Funk and also a special thank you to the capable and caring staff of Redstone, North Huntingdon.

 
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Louise Ann “Wezey” Yuhas Rayer

February 04, 2021 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Louise Ann “Wezey” Yuhas Rayer, 49 of Clairton, PA. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Portsmouth, VA. to the late John J. Yuhas Jr. and Frances T. Nardone Yuhas. Louise was the loving wife of 27 years to Frank Rayer Jr. and a devoted mother to her son Frank Rayer III.

 
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