A free service provided by your local funeral professionals and The Tube City Almanac, your independent, non-profit news source.

McKeesport Area News from Tube City Almanac


Advertising

Finney Funeral Home CREMATION Simple Direct Dignified  1-800-448-9899

This service is supported by donations and advertising. To advertise here, call (412) 614-9659 or email McKeesportObituaries@gmail.com.


Gertrude A. Bytzura

January 05, 2021 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Gertrude A. Bytzura, age 96, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on January 5, 2021 at Manor Care-Whitehall.  Born in Duquesne on March 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Kosko) Harchar. She retired after 34 years for the Railroad Retirement Board. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name and St. Hedwig Churches, where she served as one of the first Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors and was a 37-year member of the former Altar and Rosary society. She had a passion for going to the Casinos, getting her hair done, going to Church and most of all, her grandchildren and great children were the love of her life. She was the wife of the late Michael Bytzura (Bytz); mother of Michael S. (Jo Ann) Bytzura of West Mifflin; Grandmother of Michele (Brandon) Kameg of Jefferson Hills, Leslie (John) Montesano of Peters Twp., Joseph (Tara) Bytzura of Jefferson Hills; Nana of Kamryn & Bryce Kameg, Mackenzie, Madisyn, Lincoln & Milena Montesano, and Kaiden & Kenley Bytzura.

 
Read More


Woneda Custer

January 05, 2021 |

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

Woneda (Grimes) Custer, age 92, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. She was a retired secretary and bookkeeper for Marraccini’s Supermarket in Elizabeth, where she worked for 58 years. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church. Born September 25, 1928 in Lincoln Borough, she was a daughter of the late Walter L. and Catherine E. (Morgan) Grimes and wife of the late William W. Custer. She is survived by a niece, Darla S. Posney of Tarentum; great-niece, Kayla Posney and great-nephew, Camden J. Posney; also, additional nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 5 PM until the hour of service at 6PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Private burial in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

 


Alice J. Hajduk

January 05, 2021 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Alice J. Hajduk of White Oak passed away December 14, 2020. She was the wife of the late Albert M. Hajduk, who passed away in 1981.

 
Read More


David D. O'Malley

January 05, 2021 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

David D. O'Malley, age 63 of McKeesport, died December 29, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 20, 1957, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George W. O'Malley Jr. and Irene (Barazda) O'Malley.

 
Read More


John William Ivaska

January 05, 2021 |

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

John William Ivaska, 85,of White Oak, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at home. He was born April 2, 1935 in Duquesne and was the son of the late Jozef and Emelia (Ursin) Ivaska. John was a US ARMY veteran and earned the Good Conduct Medal. He worked for many years as a machinist at numerous places and retired from PEI in Munhall. He was a member of the former St. Mark Lutheran Church in Duquesne and was currently attending Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak.

 
Read More


Patricia W. Russell

January 05, 2021 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Patricia W. Russell, age 93, of West Mifflin, passed away on January 4, 2021, at home. Born in Duquesne on December 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Jane (Wohl) Weber. She was retired as a Tax Collector from the West Mifflin Tax Office, was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, and was a former volunteer at the former St. Joseph Library. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George B. Russell, and children, Jane (surviving spouse, Harry of Mt. Lebanon) Wulff and James (surviving spouse, Joni) Russell.

 
Read More


Kathleen Irene Woodworth

January 05, 2021 |

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

Kathleen Irene Woodworth, age 74, of McKeesport, died December 24, 2020, at home.  Born November 20, 1946, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Virginia Oliver. Kathleen worked at McKeesport Hospital in housekeeping then went on to retire from Quality Services.

 
Read More


Peggy B. (Riggar) Fait

January 04, 2021 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Peggy B. (Riggar) Fait, 62, of Port Vue, died on Sunday, January 3, 2021, in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on July 8, 1958, in Uniontown, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Shirley (Thorpe) Riggar. Mrs. Fait was a retired sales clerk for Mantsch's Blue Bonnet Bakery in Homestead. She is survived by a son Stephen (Alisha) Fait, three brothers, Rusty Riggar, Kenny Riggar, and Mark Riggar, three sisters, Diane McGreggor, Rebecca Booker, and Suzanne Martin, one loving granddaughter, Emma Grace Fait, and her significant other, Ed Humenik. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, John Fait, and a brother, Bernard Riggar.

 
Read More


Robert T. "Bob" Stump

January 04, 2021 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Robert T. "Bob" Stump, age 75, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on January 4, 2021, at home. Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 31, 1945, he was the son of the late William Stump and the late Grace (Dobson) Stump Frederick and his late stepfather, William Frederick. He was a retired rehabilitation counselor for the Commonwealth of PA, a retired Intermediate Unit Consultant, was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish-St. Angela Merici Church, former member of Christ the Light of the World Parish-Holy Name Church, and he enjoyed using his computer and listening to music, but most of all loved his family. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Catherine “Kay” (Zimmerman) Stump; father of William Stump of Duquesne, Catherine “Kitty” (William) Balaban of North Huntingdon, Jacklyn (James) Troff of North Huntingdon, R. Michael “Mike” Stump of Jefferson Hills, Margaret “Maggie” (Steve) Rack of Dravosburg, John Stump of North Huntingdon, and Daniel (Kristy) Stump of North Huntingdon; grandfather of Skyler Stump, Shane Stump, Samuel Stump, Catherine Balaban, William Balaban, Emma Balaban, Gianna Stump, Carlos Stump, Annie Stump, Conner Stump, Jayden Mikula, Kiya Mikula, Kenzy Mikula, Dylan Stump, and Katelyn Stump.

 
Read More


Mary Ann Englert

January 04, 2021 |

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

Mary Ann (Kobik) Englert, 83, of Elizabeth, PA, died January 1st, 2021. Born February 10th, 1937 in McKeesport, she was daughter of the late Nicholas and Helen (Butkovsky) Kobik, and wife of the late Chester Englert.

After graduating with honors from St. Peter’s High School, Mary Ann worked for years at the Westinghouse Bettis Atomic Plant as a secretary, supporting senior research scientists. With the birth of her children, she devoted herself to nurturing her home, family, and church.

 
Read More


Gregory L. Wright

January 04, 2021 |

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

Gregory L. Wright, age 66, of Glassport, formerly of Clairton and Beaver Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired forklift operator for Anchor Hocking in Monaca. He was a member of the PNA, Sons of Italy, American Legion and Citizens Hose, all in Glassport, and the VFW in Clairton. Born October 23, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Seibert "Abe" and Betty J. (Criswell) Wright.

 
Read More


Kathryn "Katie" Scalzitti

January 04, 2021 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Kathryn "Katie" Scalzitti, age 56, of North Huntingdon, went to meet Jesus December 22, 2020, at home. Born October 9, 1964, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd "Bud" and Jane (Quinn) Johnston and the wife of the late Terry Scalzitti.

Katie was an X-ray Technician in her early years. She worked at her brother's auto dealerships and was a co-owner of Terry's Auto Glass and Hempfield Motors. Katie was also a proven interior designer.  Katie enjoyed traveling, attending bible study, and spoiling her numerous nieces and nephews. She had the most wonderful sense of humor and was a very giving person to all she knew. Katie loved all animals and adored her cat, "Taz," along with all her other pets that have preceded her in death and crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Katie is survived by her twin brother, Dan Johnston, her loving sisters, Patty (Tom) Ziegler, Pam, MaryEllen, Sandy, and Elizabeth.

 
Read More


Norma P. Whitmore

January 04, 2021 |

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

   

Norma P. Whitmore, 64, of Duquesne, died Dec. 31, 2020.  She is survived by her beloved husband Keith Whitmore, daughters Sharome Urbano and Madonna Williams and grandchildren Cassie, Dominic, Jarelle and Jaden.  Norma was a unit clerk for Kane Regional Center, UPMC Childrens and UPMC Presbyterian.  She was a member of St. Agnes Church and the Philippines Society of America.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, on Thurs. from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin.  A private interment will be held Monday at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

 


Maryann Daniels

January 04, 2021 |

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

Maryann Daniels, 65, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021.  She was born October 21, 1955 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Delbert L. and Dorothy M. (Wiggins) Singler.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Delbert L. Singler who was killed in action while serving in Vietnam and brother David J. Singler.  Before her retirement, Maryann worked as a First Student Bus Driver and a Hillcrest Middle School cafeteria worker for 25+ years.  She often talked about all the children that she served and took such pride in her job.

 
Read More


Margaret Lilley

January 04, 2021 |

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

Margaret  Lilley, 91, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born June 18, 1929 in Masontown, and was the daughter of the late Andrew F. and Mary (Saliek) Ponick. She was the wife of the late Robert Ellsworth Lilley who passed away September 7, 2004.

 
Read More