Cynthia Ann Langford

November 19, 2020 |

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

Cynthia Ann Langford, age 61, of Port Vue, died Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born in McKeesport, on January 21, 1959 and is the daughter of the late Ralph Joseph Delmaster, Jr. and the late Mary Stojakovich Delmaster.

Cynthia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved to cook and always fed people when they came to visit.

Joseph A. Gricar

November 19, 2020 |

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

Joseph A. Gricar, age 62, of Versailles, died November 17, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport.  Born May 15, 1958, in McKeesport, he was the son of the Matilda (Como) Gricar and the late Frank Gricar.  Joseph was a lifetime member of the Versailles Boro. Volunteer Fire Department where he was a past Chief and President.  He retired from the Allegheny County Jail and was also a Pennsylvania State Constable.  He was a third degree master Mason at the John A. Brashear Lodge 743 and a member of the Sons of Italy in Glassport.

Ruth Palkowitz Vlad

November 19, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Ruth Palkowitz Vlad, 93, of Pittsburgh, Pa, and Trenton, IL, passed away from complications due to Covid-19 on November 17, 2020 at  St Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL.

Ruth was a devoted mother and grandmother, retired and former office manager of Ungar’s Hardware and secretary at Picone Trucking, both in McKeesport, PA.  She was a member of Temple B’nai Israel in White Oak, PA.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Barry (Joy) Vlad of Trenton, IL; sister-in-law Audrey Palkowitz; two nieces and one nephew, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Shawn J. Jones

November 19, 2020 |

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

Shawn J. Jones, age 58, of Millville, NJ, died November 10, 2020, at home. Born February 2, 1962, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Marvin Jones, Sr. and Henrietta B. Gregory-Jones.

Ronald H. Smith

November 18, 2020 |

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

Ronald H. Smith, age 72 of Springfield Twp. and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Tuesday, November 17, 2020.  Born May 12, 1948 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William H. "Herk" and Gladys (Missouri) Smith.  Ronald retired from the sales department of Snavely Forest Products.  He is survived by his wife Ruth E. (Sellman) Smith; his sons Ronald H. Smith, II of Greensburg and Chad H. (Laura) Smith of Mt. Vernon; his grandchildren Ronald H. III (deceased), Breana, Sage, and Ezra Smith; his great-grandson Tristan Yafchak; his sisters Sandy Kucsmas and Vicki Estok, both of Tuscon, AZ; and also nieces and nephews.

Dennis “Denny” Pascuzzi

November 18, 2020 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Dennis “Denny” Pascuzzi, 78, died Nov. 11, 2020. Son of the late William and Gloria Pascuzzi Brother of the late Douglas Pascuzzi and David W. Altman, Sr. Dennis is survived by his nephew: David W. Altman, Jr, and his wife, Heidi and their two children, Brittany and Blake, and also good friend Shawn Conley.  Dennis’s passions included golf and cutting hair. Both were practiced for 50 years. Dennis was the owner of The Hair Den where he was loved by all his clients. Dennis will be remembered by his love for Pittsburgh sports, fishing, cars, but most importantly his love for others and his family.

Henry Earl Rice

November 18, 2020 |

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

Henry Earl Rice, 74, was born on February 16, 1946, in Rock Hill, SC.  The beloved son to the late Henry and Addie B. (Thompson) Rice, departed this life on  November 8, 2020, at Southwestern Health Center, West Mifflin, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Lee, and son, Franswal Rice.  

Henry worked as a Truck Driver for CJ Langinfelder and Clairton Mill. His passion was driving trucks; which he did for over 30 years, and hanging with his friends. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Buena Vista, PA.

Linda A. Booth

November 17, 2020 |

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

Linda A. (Molinari) Booth, age 72, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. where she was president of the Christian Mothers, a Eucharistic minister and a greeter. She was a former sales associate at Catherine's in Southland Shopping Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to all who needed her. She was the perfect example of our lady handmaiden. Born June 12, 1948 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Angelo William and Catherine A. (Viscusi) Molinari. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack R. Booth; daughter, Mary Catherine (Phillip) DiMarco of Jefferson Hills; and grandchildren, Christina and Domenic DiMarco.

Ly Thi Nguyen

November 17, 2020 |

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

Ly Thi Nguyen, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA. She was born July 6, 1937 in Quang Ngai, Vietnam. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thua Van Nguyen. She is survived by her sons, Doi Trong Nguyen, Hieu Trong Nguyen, Nghia Trong Nguyen, Hanh Trong Nguyen; daughters, Thu Dung Thi Nguyen, Thu Van Thi Nguyen, Thu Ngoc Thi Nguyen. Family and friends will be received from 12pm to 8 pm on Wednesday and Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service will take place on Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment to follow in Long Run Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Kenneth L. Goldsworthy

November 17, 2020 |

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

Kenneth L. Goldsworthy, age 67, of Elizabeth, died November 13, 2020, at home. Born February 8, 1953, in Glassport, he was the son of the late Palmer and Helen (Mordecki) Goldsworthy and the husband of Nancy (Valecko) Goldsworthy for 43 years.  Ken was retired from Sears Home Improvements, where he was a construction foreman.

Sabina I. Kessler

November 17, 2020 |

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

Sabina I. Kessler, age 90 and formerly of Suffolk, VA and Clairton, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 in Arden Courts, Jefferson Hills.  Born August 28, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Dominic and Christine (Monaca) Mincone.  She and her husband of 58 years, the late William E. Kessler, were very active in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Suffolk, VA and also taught Sunday school there.  Her family will remember her kind and giving nature.  She is survived by her brother Angelo (Marian) Mincone of Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, great-nieces-and-nephews, great-great-nieces-and-nephews, and many godchildren.  Besides her parents and husband, Sabina was preceded in death by her siblings Christine Shuck, and Frank, Leccio, and Joseph Mincone.

Anna Charney

November 17, 2020 |

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

Anna Charney, age 88 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born February 23, 1932 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Estock.  A former clerk at the US Post Office in Clairton, Anna was member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare Church, where she sang in the choir, and a former member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, where she helped with bingo and event scheduling.  She was an active member of the Croatian Fraternal union lodges in Clairton and Versailles and both taught and participated in adult Tamburitzan classes in the area.  She also was a member of the Clairton Anglers Club and maintained a cabin there.  Besides her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband John Charney and siblings John, Michael, Mary, and Joseph Estock.  She is survived by her children Lee Ann (Richard) Yaga of Glassport and Daniel  and John Charney of Clairton; her sisters Margaret Tomasello of Clairton and Helen Hampson of Elizabeth; and also many nieces and nephews.  

Richard E. Thomas

November 17, 2020 |

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

Richard Thomas, 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Port Charlotte, FL.  He was born, September 7, 1941 in Greensburg, a son of the late Edward and Mary (Bogonovich) Thomas.   Prior to his retirement, Richard worked for Sun Star, Inc. in Latrobe as a plastics engineer and was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam Era.  He was a graduate of Homestead High School Class of 1959, past president of PAL, coached PAL baseball, and played in the local men's senior softball league and Florida senior softball league.   He was a member of the Irwin American Legion, Society of Plastic Engineers, chairman of Cub Pack 252, and enjoyed skiing, golf and boating.  He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia Wright Thomas; sons, Rick and his wife, Monica, Scott and his wife, Rose; brother, Paul Thomas and his wife, Karen; two grandchildren, Alexander and Gabriella; and his canine companion, Riley.  Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Monica Thomas  officiating.  Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the White Oak Animal Shelter.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Phyllis G. White

November 17, 2020 |

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

Phyllis G. White, 82, of Duquesne died Nov. 15, 2020.  She is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Gertrude (Eichler) White.  She is survived y her brothers Ralph K. White of Santa Clarita, CA and Douglas B. White of Huntington, WV; nieces and nephews Darlene (Phil) Johnson of Santa Clarita, CA, Diane (Dave) Baergen of Union Springs, WI, Sherry White of Huntington, WV, Beth Wiebe of Hooker, OK, Ken (Nancy) White of West Des Moines, IA and many great nieces and nephews.  Phyllis was retired from Westinghouse Bettis Plant; was a member of First Christian Church in McKeesport where she worked with the children's program.  She loved her pets and was the best aunt to her nieces and nephews and later to their extended families.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, on Thurs. from 7 to 9.  A funeral service will be held Fri. 10:00 am at the First Christian Church in McKeesport with Ray Beard.  Interment following Restland Memorial Park.

Reisse Jeanne Weiss

November 17, 2020 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Reisse Jeanne Weiss, 92, of McKeesport, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at Canterbury Place.  Born in McKeesport, PA on May 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Louis A. and Frances Klein Palley.  Wife of the late Nathan Weiss, she is survived by her brother, Jon N. Palley of Meriden, CT, also by nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Weiss was a retired mental health advocate for the national, state, and regional Alliance for the Mentally Ill.  She was a member of the Temple B’nai Israel, life member of Hadassah, life member of Women International (formerly B’nai Brith), and the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary.  A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Temple B’nai Israel Cemetery with Rabbi Howard Stein officiating.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.