Patricia Kay Connors
August 27, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Harry "Randy" Drye
August 27, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Harry "Randy" Drye, age 70 of Citrus County, Florida passed away peacefully on August 5, 2021 while at home with his cherished wife Dianne Lisa Drye at his side. He is survived by daughter Tracy (Brian) Dixon of North Carolina, sister Linda (Glenn) Raymer of North Huntingdon Pennsylvania, brother Edward Bruce (Sammi) Drye of Wild Wood Florida, sister Patti Cimba of McKeesport Pennsylvania, grandchildren Cody and Leigha, nieces and nephews.
Mary Ann Johnson
August 27, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary Ann Johnson, age 84, of West Mifflin died on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 19, 1937 and is the daughter of the late Anna Yanko and Edward Frango; and the wife of the late Charles Edward Johnson.
Clement A. Cafasso, Jr.
August 27, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Clement A. Cafasso, Jr., age 73 of Greenock, passed away at home on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Born December 23, 1947 in Altoona, he was a son of the late Clement A. Cafasso, Sr. and Mary (LaMancusa) Cafasso. Clement was a graduate of both Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School in Altoona and Penn State University. A retired engineer for Westinghouse in Monroeville who also worked at Mt. Macrina Manor, Clement was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Michaels Church in Elizabeth Twp., the Knights of Columbus, and the National Association of Professional Engineers. He is survived by his wife Celeste (Schreiner) Cafasso; his children Suzanne Cafasso of Greenock, Dominic (JoLayne) Cafasso of Oxford, NC, Corinne (Rob) Jukes of Center Twp., and Alexsis (Tony) Fairbanks of North Huntingdon; his grandchildren Joshua Claus and Brandon, Matthew, and Riley Jukes; his sister Louise Walter of Altoona; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Marcelle Burchner.
Frank A. Rinella
August 27, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Frank A. Rinella, age 98, of Las Vegas, died August 13, 2021, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas. Born August 17, 1922, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Frank and Catherine (LaRosa) Rinella.
Frank was a partner of The Club Car in McKeesport, a member of Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church, a 44-year member of Local 60-471 Pittsburgh Musicians' Union, a former member of St. Perpetua Church in McKeesport, and a former member of the McKeesport Elks Lodge.
He is survived by cousins, Sam (Faye) LaRosa, Antonia (Nick) Michel, and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Rinella, and sister Josephine Casica.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday, August 29, 2021, from 2-5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 30, 2021, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary German Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his honor to the LaRosa Foundation, 108 Marshall Dr. McKeesport, PA 15132.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor.
Louise DeVito
August 27, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
John A. Yevick
August 26, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Dell Dobranski Tackis
August 26, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dell Dobranski Tackis, age 84, of Swisshelm, PA, formerly of McKeesport and White Oak, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on November 16, 1936. and is the daughter of the late Vera Maturkanic and Stephen Gougler.
Ronald W. Lose
August 25, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ronald W. Lose, 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born, June 15, 1942 in N. Braddock, a son of the late Walter and Wilma (Hillman) Lose. Prior to his retirement, Ron was a serviceman for Equitable Gas for nearly 50 years. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and served in Greenland. He enjoyed fishing with his grandsons, bowling, playing pinochle, and as a younger man riding his motorcycle. He also looked forward to having breakfast with his fellow retirees from Equitable Gas from time to time. Ron was a loyal friend to many and the first to lend a kind hand to a stranger. He had an incredibly strong work ethic and was the perfect handyman at home.
He was deeply proud of his two daughters and his grandchildren and was happy to be recently blessed with a new great granddaughter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, JoAnne Perri. He is survived by his wife, Lesley (Miller) Lose; daughters, Mareen O'Brien and her husband, Kevin, Lori Branthoover and her husband, Mike; sisters, Cheryl (Ray) George, Donna Lose; grandchildren, Kirstie, Bella, Christopher, Nicholas; and great-granddaughter, Juliette. Services are private. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA . In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Norwin Area Meals on Wheels. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Joshua A. "Deck" Decker
August 25, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joshua A. "Deck" Decker, 39, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born January 26, 1982 in McKeesport and was the son of Alberta (Paul Paterra) Decker of McKeesport and Gene (Theresa) Lakovic of Clairton. Josh loved spending time with his friends, who were like family to him. He and his wife, Stacy would travel with friends to attend music concerts across the country. He also enjoyed visiting to Disney World, going to the movies and attending Pirates games. He was a fan of all the Pittsburgh sports teams. Deck also had a special interest in horror, true crime, Cryptozoology and ufology. Josh also enjoyed trying new and exotic food, whether it be at home or traveling with his wife and friends to different restaurants. He will be greatly missed.
Logan Ausburn
August 25, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John F. Lazar
August 25, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Frances R. (Testa) Loughner
August 25, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Frances R. (Testa) Loughner, 98, of North Versailles died Friday, August 20, 2021. She was born March 11, 1923 in Treesmills, a daughter of the late Domenic and Jane (Shelkey) Testa. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Versailles. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a daughter Juanita Smith and siblings Ida Forney, Dorothy Bendis, and Wayne Testa.
Murriel S. (Mort) Magee
August 25, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Murriel S. (Mort) Magee, 105, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday August 17, 2021. She was born May 26, 1916 in New Castle, a daughter of the late David and Rose (Hillman) Mort and was also preceded in death by her husband James B. Magee and siblings William, Hilda, and Charles Mort.
Murriel was a former hairdresser. She and her late husband James “Burt”, who worked for U.S. Steel, started their married life in New Castle and then moved to Dravosburg. Following Burt’s career then moved to Fairless Hills. After retirement they moved to Vero Beach, Florida, before moving back to McKeesport to be closer to family. She loved music, loved to sing, and enjoyed travelling to visit family.
William "Bill" Louis Hutchison
August 24, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William "Bill" Louis Hutchison, 51, of Monroeville, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born August 22, 1970 in McKeesport and was the son of Francis and Sharon (Seriana) Pomay of Greenock. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kristin (Painter) Hutchison, sister, Lindsey (Daniel) Duda of North Huntingdon, aunt, LouAnn (Butch) Evangelsita of Greenock, mother and father in law, Gerard and Linda Stiefvater of Rostraver, nieces, Brinley and Callie Duda, cousins, Tracy (Craig) Stephenson and Heather (Glenn) Davis and his dogs, London and Finley. Bill loved animals, sports (especially the Oakland Raiders), and playing Texas Hold'em. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Lois Wallace.
