August 26, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Courtney Marie Harkins, 31, of Irwin, died unexpectedly Friday August 23, 2024. She was born November 19, 1992 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Larry C. and Allison L. (Weathers) Harkins of Irwin. Courtney loved the theater. She was a graduate of Penn-Trafford High School where she was a member of the drama guild and the marching band and served as drum major her senior year. She went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in music education from Duquesne University and was involved with the theater group there. She performed with Stage Right, Split Stage, and Actors and Artists of Fayette County; among others. She also was an accomplished flutist and had given flute lessons. Courtney was not only regarded as an unprecedented talent in multiple facets on the stage, but a more incredible friend and confidant in the other aspects of her life. Everyone who loved Courtney found their life enriched by her presence. Her kindness, talent, and beauty poured over everyone who crossed her path. She consistently, without failure, brought grace, humility, and fondness for life to everyone around her. She was an animal lover, especially her three cats and her dog.
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August 26, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Irene "Nina" A. Cain, 100, of White Oak, formerly of Louisa, Virginia, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was born in Duquesne on January 10, 1924 and was the daughter to the late Rowland and Pearl (Leader) Aston. She was the wife of the late Francis M. Cain, Jr. before his passing in November 7, 1994. Irene went to Robert Morris University to be trained in secretarial duties. She ended up working many years during the war as a secretary for the Mills. Part of her job requirements was to cross trace the furnaces being moved via railroad from Carrie Blast Furnace to the Homestead Mills. She had to climb the rail cars and count the inventory of each car to match her records on the paperwork. Later on, she moved to Virginia, and during her time there she attended the Open Door Christian Church. She was an avid reader and loved studying the bible with her friends and groups that she became a part of. Once moving back to PA, she attended First Evangelical Free Church and joined in many bible studies here as well. Some of her favorite things were her Dachshund/Doxie dogs, and just about any chocolate desserts - ice cream, candy, or cake.
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August 26, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sabrina F. Boyle, age 19, of Elizabeth, formerly of Belle Vernon, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at West Penn Hospital. She was a former colorguard at Elizabeth Forward High School, and enjoyed the outdoors and fishing and hunting. Born January 22, 2005 in Washington, PA, she was a daughter of Richard (Michelle) Boyle of Belle Vernon and Lisa McClellan (Steven) Beatty of Elizabeth. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brothers, Ethan Boyle and Jacob, Trevor and Oliver Beatty; maternal grandparents, James and Charlotte McClellan of Claysville, James (Andrea) Beatty of Monaca and Pamela (Bo) Harper of Baldwin; paternal grandparents, Mark and Kathy Boyle of North Charleroi and Dan and Barb Harvey of Charleroi; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial gathering will take place at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Friday, September 6, 2024 from 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sabrina Boyle Go Fund Me Account. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
August 25, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph L. Mundorff, age 89, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2025, at Baldwin Health Center. He was a retired steelworker at U.S. Steel Clairton Works and a U.S. Army veteran who formerly served as an honor guard for President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Born July 6, 1935, in Bolivar, he was a son of the late William and Mabel (Fletcher) Mundorff. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jane (Ofcharik) Mundorff; sons, Rich Mundorff of Canonsburg and Ronald Mundorff of Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Tyler, Jaylene and Ryan Mundorff; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 3-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Matt Fricker officiating. Private burial at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vitalant Pittsburgh Blood Donation Center, 4701 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
August 25, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Loretta Cecelia Ferry, 86, of Versailles Borough, peacefully passed away on August 24, 2024, at Juniper Village at Monroeville. She was born on April 8, 1938, in Glassport, to the late Walter and Cecelia (Gabaur) Galeza. Loretta was the loving wife of the late Gene S. Ferry and a dedicated mother and grandmother.
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August 23, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
David A. Kelly, age 65, of Boston, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at home. He was a retired office worker at Pembertons in Boston. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church and a former member of Boston Volunteer Fire Co. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Steelers, and flea markets. Born February 14, 1959 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Rev. Roy A. and Ruth M. (McClain) Kelly.
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August 23, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ann S. Guza, age 88, of Fairview Park, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born on July 18, 1936 in Gadsden, Alabama and was the daughter of the late Clarence Wilson and Evelyn (Porterfield) Jones. She moved to Clairton as a teenager where she eventually met and married the love of her life, the late Theodore "Ted" Guza. They raised their family and lived loyally and happily together until his passing in 1990. Ann worked for Three Rivers Bank as a Vault Supervisor for 30 years. Most remembered for her loving devotion to her family, particularly her grandchildren, and her love of animals, her skill in cross stitch, sewing, and quilting beautiful things which she passed down to her family. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and brain teasers.
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August 22, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Sean P. “Moose” Malloy, age 53, of Mt. Washington, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Born in McKeesport on November 13, 1970, he is the son of Fred Malloy of Elizabeth, PA and the late Nancy (McDonough) Malloy. He was a mail handler at U.S.P.S. Warrendale, a member of St. Philip Church, Crafton, was a computer geek, and enjoyed camping and driving. He was a veteran of the Navy, serving on the USS O'Brien during the Persian Gulf War.
Sean is the beloved husband of Tracy Schweitzer for 20 years and father of Isabella Malloy, at home. Besides his father, he is also survived by foster sons Adam “AJ” Ehrlichman of Brookline and Anthony Urban; brothers Kevin Malloy of Elizabeth, Michael Malloy of Elizabeth, Joe (Maribeth) Malloy of Carroll Twp., and Martin Malloy of Elizabeth and nieces Marissa, Melanie and Aubrei Malloy. He was predeceased by his sister, Noreen Malloy.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 1-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Remembrance of Sean will be during his visitation. A presentation of Military Honors will take place at 7:30 p.m., during the visitation.
August 21, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Jayshaun A. Whitaker, 21, died August 17, 2024. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, at Trinity Church of God in Christ, 2216 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Interment will follow at McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery.
August 21, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Jamar Antonio Bethea, 45, of McKeesport, was born March 23, 1979, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the beloved son of Glenn Griffin and Theresa Bethea. Jamar departed this life peacefully on August 14, 2024, at his residence in McKeesport, PA.
Jamar attended the McKeesport area school district where he graduated. Jamar had a love for culinary arts, and he used his skills to work in various restaurants around the Pittsburgh area. Where he enjoyed learning from each establishment how to cook numerous entrees. His last place of employment was the Golden Coral in Monroeville, PA., where he managed cooking as the Grill Master. He loved to cook for his family and friends. We were blessed to have a personal Chef!
He was also very talented in drawing. He had an artist’s eye for the beauty of what he saw and drew it into a beautiful work of art. Jamar could draw anything!
Jamar was Baptist at an early age at Christ temple where he received Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.
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August 21, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert "Bob" Terrence Williams, Sr., 54, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 24, 1970 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James Terrence Williams, Sr. and the late Geraldine Lynn (Pickford) Williams. He was a gypsy soul, who was always on the move. Bob was a lover of music, no matter the genre and enjoyed going to concerts. He was a very personable and happy person, who loved his friends and family, especially his kids and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
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August 21, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John E. Cain, age 74 of North Huntingdon, passed away on August 20, 2024, at Forbes Hospital. He was born on June 25, 1950 in Greensburg, a son of the late Paul Richard and Mary Elizabeth Stankowich Cain. John was a 1968 graduate of Franklin High School prior to his service in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, John was employed as a metallurgist at the Bechtel Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin. John was a member of St. Agnes Church and also an avid outdoorsman. He always looked forward to hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a talented woodworker and loved to work on new projects. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Cain. He is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Kistler Cain, one son, John Cain, one daughter, Christine Buhr (Kenny), one sister, Sandra Hood, and two grandchildren, Charlotte and Hank. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA, on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 21, 2024 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Florence “Flo” Ganchuk, 97, of Glassport died Tuesday August 20, 2024. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Wisniewski) Jablonski and beloved wife of the late Steve Ganchuk. She is survived by her daughter, with whom she lived with, Kathy (Bob) Miskanin of Glassport; sons Steven (Judy) Ganchuk of Liberty Boro, and Tom (Debra Ann) Ganchuk of Austin, TX; grandchildren, Aaron, Bethany, Kristin, Steven, Michael, David, Jennifer, Luke, Perry and Jospeh; also many great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Wiech. Flo was a cafeteria worker for South Allegheny Elementary School in Glassport and a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish. We would like to thank Family Hospice for all the help they have given us but especially Chaplin Marlena, our nurse, Tracy and Tela, our aide. We would also like to thank Norma for everything she has done for us. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral mass will be held Friday 10:30am at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Tom Burke. Interment following at Calvary Cemetery.
August 21, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dorothy M. Brookhouser, 98, of Gibsonia, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 surrounded by love and her family. She was born November 18, 1925 in Huntington, WV. She was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Margarette (Metzler) Boyer. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Brookhouser who passed away September 3, 2001. Dorothy was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church and the choir. She was also part of the Butler's Ladies Golf League and the Elizabeth Forward Community Chorus. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the former Preschool for Exceptional Children. She was a Bomb Inspector at the Christy Park Works during WWII and had received certificates for her service to the war effort. She was a retired dental assistant working 30 years for Dr. Charles Jones. Dorothy saw beauty in everything expressing that joy as an amateur artist in painting and poetry.
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August 20, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
John F. Burek, age 76, of North Versailles, died August 19, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital McKeesport. Born October 23, 1947, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late John and Paulina (Korzeniski) Burek. John worked for Westinghouse in Quality Control and was an Army Veteran. He enjoyed spending his leisure time playing darts and pool, sharing a cold beer with his friends, and listening to the music of Elvis Presley, whom he adored. A devout Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan, John found joy in cheering on his favorite teams during game days.
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