August 30, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Gregory S. Hammons was born on February 8, 1958 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Marion Ramseur Hammons and the late Lee Cornelius Hammons.
Herk or Herky as he was affectionately known by his family and friends graduated from Clairton High School in Clairton, Pennsylvania. During his high school years, he was outstanding in sports, gaining a spot on the Junior and High School football, basketball, and baseball teams. Following his love of art and drawing, he also attended the Art Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Soon after, he was employed at United States Steel Clairton Works, and the City of Clairton Street Department.
Herk had a strong passion for music, singing and dancing, so much so, during the 70’s he and a few of his friends formed a local band. Herk had a great love for people, a kind heart, and was very personable, he made friends easily. He was always willing to give anyone the shirt off his own back.
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August 30, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Janet Mae (Klinek) Peila, age 85, of Greensburg passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020. She was born February 17, 1935 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late John Sr. and Ethel Klinek. She enjoyed playing for an international softball team while living in Florida and spending time with family.
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August 30, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Frederick W. Weber, 87, of North Huntingdon, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at home surrounded by family. He was born May 3, 1933 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late William and Katherine (Domiano) Weber and was also preceded in death by a brother Kerry Weber.
Fred retired as Maintenance Supervisor of Kennywood Park, West Mifflin, where he was employed for 51 years.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Irwin, Shidle Lodge 601, F. & A.M., Irwin, the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh. He was a volunteer of Norwin Area Meals On Wheels and enjoyed yard work and taking care of his flower beds.
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August 29, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Andrea M. (Bodnar) Long, 78, of West Mifflin died peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in Meadowbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Bethel Park. Born in Duquesne, October 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Andrew "Bruff" and Clara (Horgas) Bodnar. She was a retired baker at the former Duquesne Village Foodland. She is survived a son, Timothy Long, a daughter Deborah Long, two grandchildren, Alan and Jamie Long, two great grandchildren, Chase and Mason Ferretti, and several cousins.
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August 29, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Ann "Beebo" (Capul) Lewis, age 86 of Clairton, passed away at her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family. Born January 5, 1934 in Baltimore, MD, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Teresa (Pasquerell) Capul. A retired medical secretary for UPMC Children's Hospital, Mary Ann was an active member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton. She is survived by her husband of 63 years (together for 70 years) Robert Lewis; her children Brian (Leslie) Lewis of Chicago, IL, Lori (Donald) Mason of Homestead, and Paul (Pamela) Lewis of Mentor, OH; her grandchildren Blake, Payton, Ethan, Cole, Ben, John, and Riley; her siblings Loretta Valvo, Frances Lawson, Irene Rossi, and Terese and Mark Capul; her stepmother Carole Capul; and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her siblings Joan Kutscher, Louise Lewis, and Anthony Capul.
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August 29, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mark Moody, age 59, of McKeesport, PA, died Monday, August 17, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on June 14, 1961 and is the son of the James and Naomi Ward Moody.
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August 29, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Edward B. Cornes, age 80 of Addison, Pa died August 27, 1920 in Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was born October 16, 1939 in Trafford, a son of the late Edward and Agnes Cornes. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his son Jeff. He was a graduate of both Clarion and Washington and Jefferson College with a Masters Degree in Education. He is survived by his son Scott and his wife Kathy, one daughter, Wakako Maeda, niece Nikki Scheafnocker and her husband Kevin, great niece and nephew, Alex and Sofia. There will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa in charge of arrangments.
August 28, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
August 27, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Milan Samuel Washowich, 80, of Plum, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born April 16, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Louis and Nellie (Bocek) Washowich. Milan was retired banking manager for Western Pennsylvania National Bank, which would later become PNC for many years and was a former member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, where he previously served as an altar server. He was a proud member of The McKeesport Lions Club, The Port Vue Seniors and The Archer Hill Bowling league. He was a softball player for many years for McKeesport on the Equibank team of The Steel Valley League and also played basketball every Wednesday night at the former Turner's gym in McKeesport.
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August 27, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Sally A. Williams, age 55, of McKeesport, died August 26, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 23, 1965, in Mckeesport, she was the daughter of Mary Holden and the late Lawrence Craig.
Sally worked as a CNA at the former Liberty Manor Nursing Home until her illness would no longer allow her. She took great pride in caring for her children and home. Sally enjoyed camping, music, and taking long car rides.
In addition to her mother, Sally is survived by her partner Erik Bachman, Sr.; husband, Robert Williams; children, Amanda (Sean) Fine of White Oak, Megan (William) Gumpher of Finleyville, Bobbie Jo Williams of Christy Park, Matthew Williams of West Newton, Zachary, and Cole Bachman both of Versailles Borough; grandchildren, Isabella, Aiden, Kristin, Madrix, Kaydence, and Keira; siblings, Lawrence Craig, Sr., Mary Lou Wilson, and Hope (Robert) Ross of McKeesport; also many nieces and nephews.
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August 27, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Angela Rose “JoJo” Angotti Jenkins, 66, of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 21st, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in McKeesport on May 27th, 1954 to the late Joseph and Arcolina “Carole” Folino Angotti. Angela was the loving wife of forty-six years to Richard D. Jenkins, of Clairton.
She is survived by her daughter Gina (Jason) Collins, of Baldwin, her son Richard Joseph Jenkins, of Clairton, grandchildren Dejah Jenkins, Nikko Jenkins, and Gisele Jenkins, step-granddaughter, Janessa Collins, sisters, Paula Gori, of Jefferson, Sandy Smaniotto, of Uniontown, Debbie (Earl) Klechner, of Peters Township and dog Midnight. She was a member of the St Clare of Assisi Parish, in Clairton.
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August 27, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Loretta Evanko, 76, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Versailles, passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2020 . She was born December 21, 1943 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna May (Kyne) Bilak. She was the wife of the late John Richard Evanko, Sr., who passed away August 10, 2019. Mary was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, McKeesport. She is survived by her son, Michael J. Evanko of Ashburn, VA, grandchildren, Christopher (Jena) Evanko, Mandy Evanko, Kasey Evanko, and Griffin Evanko, great-grandchildren, Wes Evanko and Hannah Ivey, and nieces and nephews.
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August 27, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dorothy Frances Beech, age 93 of Port Vue, died on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was born in Munhall, PA, on October 1, 1926 and is the daughter of the late Stephen and Theonnia Medvid Miller.
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August 26, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Dolores Jean “Hilo” Bradley Hughes, 74, of Glassport, formerly of Centre Alabama, Versailles and Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, August the 25th 2020 at Jefferson Hospital.
She was born in McKeesport on September 6th 1945 to the late Alfred James and Bessie Smith Bradley. Dolores Hughes was the loving wife of 56 years to Joseph R. Hughes Sr. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Marie (Sydney) Walton of McKeesport, sons Joseph R. (Zita) Hughes Jr. of Glassport, and Damian R. (Dawn) Hughes of Fruithurst Alabama, grandchildren Jesse, Brandon, Christopher, Nikki, and Anna, great-grand-children Brandon Jr, Breylon, Angelina, Aryana, and Ryliegh, brothers Thomas Bradley of West Elizabeth, Arthur Bradley of Rostraver, John Bradley of Pittsburgh, and William (Michelle) Bradley of Arizona.
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August 26, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William L. "Bill" Dewyer, 86, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born June 29, 1934 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Molly (Garfinkle) Dewyer. He was the husband of the late Carol B. Dwyer who passed away March 9, 2008.
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