Amy E. Corbett

December 19, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Amy E. Corbett, of North Huntingdon, died on December 10, 2020. She was born in McKeesport on October 21, 1936 and is the daughter of the late Jane Matuzel and the wife of the late Peter Corbett.

George W. Hickman

December 18, 2020 |

By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

George W. Hickman, age 84, of Connellsville, PA passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 5, 1936, a son of George W. and Marie Lee Hickman.

George worked as a deck hand on river boats. He is survived by his companion of 17 years, Marilyn Hickle; step children: Bob Woodworth, Bill Woodworth, Don Woodworth and Peggy Woodworth.

Jonathan Singer

December 18, 2020 |

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

Jonathan Singer, age 45, of Liberty Borough, formerly of Clairton, died December 15, 2020, at The Grove at Irwin. Born December 12, 1975, in Clairton, he was the son of Robert and Joan (Hinkel) Singer.
Jonathan was faced with many challenges throughout his life. Allthough he was faced with these challenges, he learned to express love and happiness. He had a charming and infectious smile, anyone that knew him loved him. Jonathan had a passion for trucks, cars, motorcycles, and anything loud. His greatest joy was taking day trips to Round Hill Park and Exhibit Farm with his family.

Michael Allen Nolder

December 18, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Michael Allen Nolder, age 53, of McKeesport, died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Dover, Delaware on October 28, 1967. He is the son of Cathy Kerchner Nolder of Duquesne and the late Victor Nolder and he is the stepson of Leslie Nolder of Jefferson Borough. Michael was a self-employed handyman and did various jobs in the community.

Duane Ellsworth Kennedy

December 18, 2020 |

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

Duane Ellsworth Kennedy, age 85, of Rostraver Twp, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired auditor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the governor's office and also worked for H&R Block for 15 years. An Army veteran of the Cold War era, he was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. where he was a Eucharistic minister.

He studied accounting at Robert Morris University and was a graduate of the School of International and Public Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.

Born June 5, 1935 in Broughton, he was a son of the late George and Alma (Englert) Kennedy and husband of the late Louise (Bartrug) Kennedy.

Sondra Fine

December 18, 2020 |

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

Sondra (Tuttle) Fine, age 80, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired as an instruction aide at William Penn Elementary School in the Elizabeth Forward School District. She was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Wilson and a member of the Clairton Veterans Club.

Born October 25, 1940 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Emma (Hindman) Tuttle and wife of the late Robert L. "Bobby" Fine. She is survived by children, Roberta "Bobbi" (John) Cheplic of Forward Twp., Daniel "Dan" (Debbie) Fine of New Eagle and Terry (Linda) Fine of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Ryan Fine, Nicole (Collin) Fine Maxwell, Freddy Whetsell, Toni Whetsell and Jack Whetsell; sisters, Jackie Kerr of Clairton and Donna Buzalka of New Eagle; also, nieces and nephews.

Donald Barker

December 18, 2020 |

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

Donald H. Barker, age 87 of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in UPMC Presbyterian.  Born March 6, 1933 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Cecil and Annie (Craighead) Barker.  A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Donald was a laborer in Local Union # 373 and a member of the former Elizabeth Wesleyan Church.  He is survived by his son Donald Barker of Wilmerding, granddaughter Christa Barker of Glassport, his great-grandchildren Karissa and Ryan, his nephew Victor (Christine) Bazzone of Elizabeth, and many great-nieces-and-nephews.  Besides his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his siblings Patricia Bazzone and Calvin and Leonard Barker, and his nephew Thomas Bazzone.  

William George Wagner

December 18, 2020 |

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

William George Wagner, 65, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born April 1, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Harry and Francis (Monaghan) Wagner. William was a Paramedic. He had worked for Penn Hills EMS for 30 years and had also worked at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Mercy Hospital ER, Union Railroad, and Stat Medevac. He was an avid Hunter and Fisherman.

James Albert Henderson

December 18, 2020 |

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

James A. Henderson, 78, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  He was born January 24, 1942 in Clairton, Pa., a son of the late James and Amelia Henderson.  Prior to his retirement Jim was a home health care worker and a member of The Church in Sutersville. 

He enjoyed tinkering on things, was an overall handyman and was known as the most kind and loving husband, father and man.

Delfonte Devon Carter

December 17, 2020 |

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

Delfonte Devon Carter, 48, was born July 14, 1972, in McKeesport.  The beloved son of the late Audrey Spencer Carter departed this life on December 4, 2020, at Pennwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

A kind gentle soul, Devon, considered everyone a friend.  He was always willing to help someone with his physical strength.  He was an avid Steelers fan who loved sports in general.  A self-professed chef, Devon enjoyed cooking and experimenting with new recipes.  He also enjoyed life according to his own terms.  He was resourceful and reserved who loved to chuckle, even at the silliest of things.

Dolores J. (Szurgot) Kurp

December 17, 2020 |

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

Dolores J. (Szurgot) Kurp, age 91 of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was born March 30, 1929 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Adele Szurgot.

She was a long-time member of Mary Mother of God Parish, formerly known as St. Robert Bellarmine in East McKeesport and was an avid bingo player.

She is survived by her children Joan (Ronald) Bacco of White Oak, Judith Kurp of Monroeville and David (Paula) Kurp of Gibsonia; grandchildren Mark (Valerie) Bacco, Jaime Bacco, Bryan Kurp and Tyler Kurp; Great grandchildren Mia, Noah, Audriana and Samuel Bacco; and many nieces and nephews.

Carnelia Garrett

December 17, 2020 |

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

Carnelia Garrett, 91, of Duquesne, PA departed life peacefully on Saturday December 12, 2020 at Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville, PA.

Carnelia was born August 30, 1929 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of the late Reuben, Sr and Wilmer Reid Lyerly.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Thomas Garrett, sons, Ernie Garrett (Angelic Garrett, Donna Clifford) and Rodney Garrett, brothers, Reuben Lyerly Jr., Eugene Lyerly and Manuel Lyerly.

Carnelia was raised in Clairton, PA, and attended school there.   At a young age, she was baptized at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. She was employed at one time for K-Mart in South Hills.

Carnelia loved doing hair and graduated from the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy and earned her Beautician License. She was very successful doing hair in her home salon.  She enjoyed spending time with family and socialized at Community Life making new friends, playing games, field trips, and the meals they prepared. Carnelia loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and on any given Sunday she was cheering for them or she would be watching CNN. She was one who never minced words, she would say exactly what was on her mind.

Doris M. Gindlesberger

December 17, 2020 |

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

Doris M. Gindlesberger, age 90 of Elizabeth and formerly of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in Riverside Nursing Center in McKeesport.  Born November 29, 1930 in Avella, she was a daughter of the late John and Celia (Delfus) Royal.  While residing in Pleasant Hills, Doris was a member of Pleasant Hills Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon.  Upon moving to Elizabeth she joined Round Hill Presbyterian Church and was member of the Seasoned Saints Sunday School Class and attended worship regularly.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Merle Gindlesberger, her son Chip (Patti) Gindlesberger, her identical and "mirror" twin sister Dorothy Hudak, and her sister Emma Jean Seewock. Doris is survived by her children Gayle (Dennis) Larcinese of Elizabeth, Dave (Torrie) Gindlesberger of Florida, and Doreen (Len) Kendo of Elizabeth; her ten grandchildren and three step-grandchildren (to whom she was GramGram); her ten great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren; and also nieces and nephews.  

Helen Balawajder

December 17, 2020 |

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

Helen Balawajder, age 98, of McKeesport, passed away on December 15, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Born May 22, 1922, in Trafford, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Zigarovicz) Drost and the wife of the late Thaddeus Balawajder.

Anna Bellas

December 16, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Anna Bellas (Benyak), age 98, of McKeesport, passed away on December 16, 2020. She was born on September 5, 1922 and is  the wife of the late John Bellas who passed away in 1959 and the late Stanley Pigora who passed away in 2003. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Katherine (Rosko) Benyak and was preceded in death by her siblings, Steven Benyak, John (Olive) Benyak, Joseph Benyak, and Mary “Mamie” (Lawrence) Latta. She is survived by her daughters, Paula (Mark) Lewis of Palm Coast, FL and Diane (Gary) Fleishman of Monroeville; grandchildren, Katelyn (Brandon) Allison of Oakmont, Marla Lewis (Sean Skaggs) of Anaheim, CA, and Eric (Loah) Lewis of Arlington,VA; and, great-grandson, Brett Allison. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Lida Benyak, sister-in-law, Terry Bellas, brother-in-law, Frank Bellas, and many nieces and nephews.