October 04, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sr. Mary Celine Rachwal, age 89 of the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport. Born January 19, 1931 in Niebocko, Poland, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Kopczk) Rachwal. A Professed Sister of the Divine Redeemer for 68 years, Sr. Celine received her BSE in elementary education and business education from Duquesne University, her MA in Administration and Secondary Education from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and her Magistrere in French Language and Civilization from the Sorbonne, Paris. She worked as a high school French teacher for many years and served as treasurer for the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer. In her spare time, Sr. Celine loved to garden, was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed crocheting. Sr. Celine is survived by her Sisters of the Divine Redeemer; her sister-in-law Ruth Rachwal; her nieces Valerie (Robert) Bolhouse, Diana (Gary) Skalski, Jenny (Walter) Jominy, and Cyndi (Philip) Roberge; and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Helen Coll and Sr. M. Adrienne Rachwal, S.D.R. and her brother Matthew Rachwal.
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October 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marjorie Frances (Kincaid) Gensler, 79, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020. She was born March 15, 1941 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Johnston) Kincaid. She was the wife of the late Harry George "Butch" Gensler who passed away April 2, 2019.
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October 03, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Wilma Youhouse Rasco passed away on October 2, 2020 at the age of 95. Born to the late John and Anna (Lazar) Youhouse on December 1, 1924, she was predeceased by her husband Michael, brother John Youhouse and sister Mildred Gaca. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Aunt Wilma will be lovingly remembered, by all who knew her, as a kind, easily pleased and appreciative person and she will be missed by all. Visitation will take place at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, on Monday, October 5, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. and Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 10-10:30 a.m. followed by a Blessing Service at 10:30 a.m.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish or the charity of one’s choice. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation will be limited to 25 people in the funeral home at one time and masks must be worn
October 03, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Marguerite M. (Snyder) Oeler age 94, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on October 2, 2020, at Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park. Born on May 14, 1926, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Andres) Snyder. She was a former employee of U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works, where she worked as a stenographer, a member of St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, and a lifetime member of the former St. Joseph Christian Mothers & Guild. She enjoyed crocheting and baking and was lovingly called the “operations manager” of the entire Oeler family. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Thomas A. Oeler, she is survived by children Marguerite Jean “Peggy” (Thomas) Smith of West Mifflin, Thomas Paul (Crystal) Oeler of Spotsylvania, VA, Karl G. (Cindy) Oeler of Tampa, FL, Yvonne L. (Gary Foore) Ryder of West Mifflin, John Daniel (Patricia) Oeler of Elizabeth and Matthew Leo (Lisa) Oeler of Jefferson Hills; 29 Grandchildren; 30 Great Grandchildren and Nieces & Nephews. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters Virginia Beveridge, Ruth A. Oxford, Elizabeth Jean “Betty Jean” Judy, Anna Marie Donaldson, Regis B. Snyder, Bernadette Zabelsky, Kenneth L. Snyder and Leo W. Snyder. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin, with the Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Private family burial will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blind & Visual Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, 1816 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219, www.BVRSPittsburgh.org Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation will be limited to 25 people in the funeral home at one time and masks must be
October 03, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Carol Louise Bollinger (Cochran) passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 72 in Woodhaven Care Center. She was born October 24, 1947 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Alvin and Jeanine Bonosky Cochran. She is preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Prunty (Cochran). She is survived by her children, Jennifer Fidei, Matthew Bollinger, and Amanda Frischkorn her grandchildren, Genevieve and Emily Fidei. Bailey Chunik, Alana and Cameron Frischkorn, former husband Craig Bollinger. Brothers Robert and Richard Cochran and sister Connie Matisic. Carol was the most loving, caring, compassionate, funny woman you could have met.
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October 02, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jaye E. Campbell, 83, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at home. He was born July 24, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Hector A. Campbell and the late Mary (Ward) and Joseph "Smokey" Minyon. He was the husband of the late Rosemary (Varasse) Campbell who passed away February 26, 2014. Jaye was a retired Accountant. He worked for the Gateway Clipper Co., the former Potter-McCune Company and MODE, Inc. He was a graduate of Robert Morris University and was a US Navy Veteran.
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October 02, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lois (Milton) Adams, 96, of Greenock, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020. She was born August 27, 1924 in Delray Beach, FL, and was the daughter of the late J. Nathaniel and Ora (Muse) Milton. She was the wife of the late Robert T. Adams who passed away August 28, 2005. Lois was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, and had worked for the US Government Office of Price Administration and the former Copperweld Steel Co. She was a graduate of Glassport High School.
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October 02, 2020 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Ralph T. Miller, age 90, of Boston, PA, died September 30, 2020, at Canterbury Place of Lawrenceville. Born April 22, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William Robert and Agnes L. (Reitz) Miller and the husband of the late Carol J. (Owens) Miller.
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October 02, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Timothy N. Turner, age 70 of North Huntingdon died October 1, 2020 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born September 1, 1950 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of the late John and Louise Tauber Turner. He was employed as a Quality Manager by WHEMCO. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed family vacations at the beach and Geneva on the Lake and cherished family time at Wrestling Bear Lodge, High Point Lake, in Somerset.
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October 02, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Betsy Lynn Walters, 72, of McKeesport, PA, died Friday, September 25, 2020. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on Wednesday, July 14th, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Frank J. and Audrey L. Roth Walters.
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October 01, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald A. "Donnie" Hodge, age 64, of Greenock, died September 29, 2020, at Forbes Hospital. Born July 20, 1956, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Donald Hodge and Lucille (Salvi) Hodge and the husband of Nadine (Lundberg) Hodge.
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October 01, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
On October 1
st, 2020, God called home Yvonne Moore Savage. She was born on August 10
th, 1963, in Homestead to Edith Filius Moore and the late Bruce K. Moore. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, grandma “GG”, sister, and friend. She leaves behind lots of loved ones. She was the loving wife of thirty-two years to Dave Savage. She is survived by her husband Dave Savage of North Huntingdon, her three children Kelli Pastore of Glassport, Kevin Savage of New Stanton, and David Savage of Port Vue, her mother Edith Filius Moore of North Huntingdon, her sister Denise Zetler of North Huntingdon, brother Joe Moore of Irwin, and her grandchildren Niya, Raylynn, Serenity, Saveana, Santino, Alaya, Harley, and Misha, and another one on the way, loving dog Jax, and many nieces and nephews. Yvonne was preceded in death by her father Bruce K. Moore. She enjoyed cooking and cleaning. Yvonne has a lot of people who loves her. She was a dear friend to all. Family and friends will be received on Sunday October 4
th from 2-6 at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4
th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at the funeral home on Sunday, October 4
th at 6:00 pm presided by Jeffery Conn, of Dravosburg United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at
www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
October 01, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Bonnie L. Bernadowski, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born December 29, 1946 in McKeesport, a daughter of Sarah (Ferrari) Allen and the late Robert Allen. Prior to her retirement, Bonnie was a clerk for Rite Aid Pharmacy and was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, who she dearly loved, and watching Jeopardy. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, John J. Bernadowski; son, Brian Bernadowski and his wife, Carriann; daughters, Terri Kundrat and her husband, George, Melanie Daugherty and her husband, Larry; brother, Dean (Pam) Allen, Bob (Bonnie) Allen; grandchildren, Megan, Max and Liam. Services are private for family members only. Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. Donations may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12727 Lincoln Way, North Huntingdon, in memory of Bonnie. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
September 30, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Raymond F. Croushore, age 73, of North Versailles, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020. He was born March 14, 1947 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Clarence and Violet Croushore.
He was a past member of the United Methodist Church in East McKeesport where he served as a treasurer. He worked as a controller for H.J. Heinz, Isaly’s, Garfield Jubilee, Gregg Services and Electric M&R before retiring.
He always made an effort to remain close with friends and past coworkers and especially loved collecting model trains.
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September 30, 2020 |
By Editor | Posted in: Obituary
Davida Lee Jenkins, 63, died September 26, 2020. She was born on September 8, 1957 to George Massey and Norma Jenkins Brown, raised by Curtiss Brown of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Davida was educated in the McKeesport School District and a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.
Davida was an exceptional woman who dedicated her life putting God first and going out of her to help others in need. She will be remembered as a gentle, kind, warmhearted genuine person.
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