February 07, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sean Patrick Ward, age 50, of South Park and formerly of Clairton, fought the brave fight for many years and is now at rest: passing away on Saturday,, February 6, 2021. Sean is survived his wife, Christina Ward (née Berresford); his son, Ian James Ward of Allison Park; his mother Ida (DiMattia) Ward; his sister, Cristina (John) Cercone of Economy Borough; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his father George P. Ward, and grandparents: Thomas and Anna Ward and Emilio and Ada DiMattia. Sean was born April 19, 1970 to George and Ida Ward. He graduated from St. Vincent College (where he met his wife) with a Bachelor's Degree in History and worked in the Customer Relations Department for PNC Bank. Always a kid at heart, Sean will be remembered for his wit, sarcasm, and humor (all of which he clearly inherited from his father and passed on to his son).
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February 07, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
James “Jimbo” Ferencz, age 82, of Penn Hills, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on February 6, 2021 at Forbes Hospital. Born in Duquesne on January 22, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Ella (Vranesevich) Ferencz. Jimbo was a retired Motor Inspector for U.S. Steel and the Bettis Atomic Plant, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church and was the Vice President of Local #1256. He enjoyed bowling, horseshoes and fishing and was the manager of the Flames softball team. He was very strong in his faith, leading bible studies and was a member of the Ephesians prayer group at Holy Name Church where he was also an usher and a Eucharistic Minister. He was a past president of Riverview Homes Association, a West Mifflin Democratic Committeeman and held an annual picnic for Dorothy Mill workers from 1984-2020. He proudly served his country in the Navy. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Audrey (August) Ferencz; father of Robbie Ferencz of St. Petersburg, FL, Gregory (Judy) Ferencz of Penn Hills, Kevin (Amanda) Ferencz of Statesville, NC; grandfather of Jesse Ferencz, Jessica Ferencz, Krystal Ferencz, Jessica Johnson and Jessica (Nick) Thornton; great grandfather of Makayla Mullins, Kenzie Tse, Kalee Thornton, Violet Thornton, Evelyn Thornton and Noah James Ferencz; brother of Richard (Elsie) Ferencz of West Mifflin, Eileen (late Wayne) Grooms of West Mifflin, Joanne (Andy) Cerpani of West Mifflin and late Raymond (late Donna) Moss; many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERALHOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILIAM B. SCHLEIFER-SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER-FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Name Church on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Everyone please meet at Church. Military Honors will be accorded after the Mass. Private burial will be held in Holy Name Cemetery. All PA Covid-19 precautions will be in place at the funeral home and at church and visitors must wear a mask.
February 07, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Ruth Lee Brown, 85, died February 3, 2021. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
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February 06, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Robert P. Bonacci, age 83, of McKeesport, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on February 5, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside. Born in Duquesne on March 17, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Fecenko) Bonacci. He was a retired supervisor for Pre Coat Metals in McKeesport. He was the husband of the late Mary A. (Adair) Bonacci; father of Wayne (Margaret) Bonacci of Phoenix, AZ, David Bonacci of McKeesport and Sherry Bonacci of White Oak; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother of John (late Phyllis) Bonacci of White Oak, Angeline (Ron) Bost of West Mifflin, Dolores (late George) Zuber of North Huntingdon and late Richard (his wife Jan survives) Bonacci of West Mifflin; his companion, Adele Mendlowitz. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER-SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER-FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp., with Military Honors. All PA Covid-19 precautions will be in place at the funeral home and visitors must wear a mask.
February 06, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Francis Charles McGuire, 61, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home. He was born January 6, 1960 in Plum, a son of the late Patrick and Eleanor (Giusti) McGuire. Francis was a graduate of Plum Sr. High School Class of 1978. He enjoyed golfing, visiting the Casinos, loved spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carmen and Kevin. He is survived by his son, Lawrence McGuire and his wife, Agnieszka; grandson, Holder; extended family, Mary Beth Sharik, Courtney (Justin) Pany, Jessica (Scott) Vargo, Cody Sharik; grandchildren, Easton Vargo, Parker Vargo, Charlee Vargo, Braelynn Pany; brother, Michael (Lori) McGuire, Timothy McGuire; sister, Patricia (Dean) Soltis; sister-in-law, Denise McGuire. Arrangements made by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Francis. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
February 05, 2021 |
By Editor | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Elsie (Mondelli) Paich, 96, died Feb. 3, 2021, at the age of 96, with her loving daughters at her side. Elsie was the devoted wife of the late Milos “Mitch” Paich, and significant other of the late Walter “Larry” Chrzan. She was the loving mother of Millie (William) Demore and Cindy (Tony) D’Imperio, adoring grandmother of Connie (Christian) Savine and Jen Stamford, and great grandmother of Charlotte Stamford.
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February 05, 2021 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Joseph D. “Uncle Joe” LaGorga, Jr., 71, of North Versailles Twp. died Feb. 2, 2021. Beloved son of the late Joseph D. and Bernadette “Bernie” (Tomko) LaGorga. Brother of Anthony LaGorga, John (Beverly) LaGorga, and Anita (Michael) Holland. Dear uncle of Jeremy LaGorga, Ryan Holland, and Cory Ann Holland. Joe worked as a school bus driver for Serra Catholic. He loved getting to know the kids. Joe enjoyed golfing, baking, and watching sports. He was a member of St Roberts Men’s Club, serving his church at the fish frys, oldies dances and making Pizza Fritas during the festival. He served in the Air Force 1967-71.
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February 05, 2021 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Joseph T. Godwin, Jr., 72, of Murrysville, formerly of North Versailles Twp., died Monday February 1, 2021.
Beloved son of the late Joseph T. and Olga (Semethy) Godwin. Loving husband of 50 years to Janet (Webster) Godwin. Dear brother of Joann Ritchey, Patricia Carr, Peggy Barncord, and the late Robert Godwin and Doris (Loving Companion, Linda Lawson) Parker. Brother-in-law of Mary Godwin. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was an avid race car fan.
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February 05, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Kenneth R. Lewellen, age 65, of West Mifflin, died February 5, 2021, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. Born September 23, 1955, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Tatar) Lewellen and husband of the late Ruth Ann Lewellen. Ken graduated in 1973 from South Allegheny High School. He retired from Praxair with 44 years as an industrial gas technician and owned the Deli Hut in McKeesport for 15 years. As a classic car collector, you could find him working on his two 1965 Chevy Impalas. He was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.
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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.
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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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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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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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.
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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