Linda English Jerome
August 26, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Crystal Shoffner Hall
August 26, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Crystal Shoffner Hall, 56, died August 17, 2020. She was born September 29, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Crystal was the daughter of Alonzo Hall and Greta Elizabeth Ball-Hall. Crystal was affectionately known as Crys.
Elder Crystal leaves behind but will remain in the hearts of her brother Curtis Hall, Sr., nephew (son) Curtis, Jr. and his dedicated wife Renisha, their children Skylar, Rashiya, Rihanna, and little Crystal Hall; fun loving cousins (too many to name) and a host of relatives and friends.
Richard P. “Ricky” Tucker
August 26, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Richard P. “Ricky” Tucker, 67, died suddenly on Saturday, August 22, 2020. Ricky was the beloved son of Joann (nee Seaman) Tucker Frank “Bucky” (wife Jean) Tucker. Devoted father of Dana (Bill) McDonald and Rich (Tina) Tucker. Adoring grandfather of Shayna, Torie, Haley, Nathan and Alivia.
He is also survived by his siblings Gary (Tacy) Tucker and Sharon (Jim) Dunbar, former spouse Annamarie Tucker, numerous nieces and nephews, his special friend Kenny Kochis as well as many other friends. Ricky loved his family more than anything.
He enjoyed working on cars and helping others. He was always ready to help anyone with anything they needed. Ricky was a former member of the Wilmerding Fire Dept. and a life member of the Ukrainian Club in Wilmerding. He was a retired maintenance man for the East Allegheny School District.
Ricky was loved by so many and will be deeply missed.
Leo Love
August 26, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Leo Love, 79, of North Versailles Twp. died August 24, 2020. He was born on May 23, 1941 a son of the late William and Katherine Love. Leo was the beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” Love. Dad of Jeff Love and John Love. Grandfather of Zachary and Dillon and great grandfather of Delaynie.
Brother of Ronald (Vivian) Love, Richard (Lori) Love, Katherine (John) Wheeler. Leo is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Leo was a faithful and active member of Holy Angels Church in Wilmerding along with his late wife. He also enjoyed gardening, hunting, a good beer and the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.
Gerald F. Koebler Jr.
August 26, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gerald F. Koebler Jr., age 77, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Manor, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was a retired electrician at General Motors Fisher Body in West Mifflin.
He was a Navy veteran having served during the Vietnam War on the guided missile destroyer the USS Charles F. Adams DG-2. He was a friend of Bill W. and anyone else who needed someone to listen, an avid hunter and fisherman, and a master of all trades.
He was first in his class in electronics at Great Lakes Electronics in Michigan. Born April 14, 1943 in Greensburg, he was a son of the late Gerald F. Koebler Sr. and the late Alice C. (Hohman) Koebler. He is survived by daughters, Erin (Tom) Koebler of Longmeadow, MA and Alison (Joe) Koebler of Verona; grandchildren, Aidan, Ryan and Nolan; long-time partner with whom he resided, Geraldine A. Corbett and her family; brother, Mark (Betty) Koebler of Penn Hills; also, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Charles E. Telli
August 26, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles E. Telli, age 67, of White Oak, PA, died Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was born in Braddock, on Wednesday, April 22, 1953 and is the son of the late Emil W. and Sara J. Shilling Telli, and the Husband of the late Betty Ann Telli. He worked over 40 years as track maintenance for U.S. Steel. He was a past fire chief and lifetime member of White Oak #1 Fire Company, a firefighter with North Braddock #1, and a member of the White Oak American Legion.
Mary C. Stipetich
August 26, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Mary C. Stipetich age 62, of Munhall, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on August 25, 2020 at home. Born in Pittsburgh on December 9, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Michael and Alberta “Bess” (Lynch) Stipetich. She was a retired pharmacy tech at CVS in Duquesne and Swissvale, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church and enjoyed crocheting and taking pictures.
She was the sister of Joseph J. (Susan M.) Stipetich of Irwin and Carol (Garret) Shroads of Duquesne; aunt of Joey Stipetich of Irwin, Nicole (Korky) Zimmerman of N. Huntingdon and Nathan R. (Jen) Stipetich of Jeannette; great aunt of Aubrie Zimmerman, Ellie Stipetich and Logan Stipetich.
She is also survived by her aunt Amelia “Aunt Sis” (late Russell) Gray of Plum Boro and cousins.
Phyllis Lichtenstein
August 25, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Phyllis Lichtenstein, age 88, of White Oak, died Monday, August 24, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 26, 1931 and is the daughter of the late Ben and Gertrude and the wife of the late Herb Lichtenstein.
Michael Hrizo
August 25, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Michael L. Hrizo, age 69 of Port Vue, died August 11, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 22, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Michael and Laura (Pobojeski) Hrizo and the husband of Cynthia (Spiegel) Hrizo.
Darryl Marlon Harper
August 24, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Darryl Marlon Harper was born on August 18, 1950, to the late Chester and Joretta (Gaither) Harper in Plainfield, New Jersey. Darryl peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, on August 18, 2020, which was his 70th birthday.
Darryl’s family moved to McKeesport, Pennsylvania in the early 1950s. His family attended at Bethlehem Baptist Church in McKeesport where Darryl was baptized at the age of 12. Darryl attended McKeesport Area High School and graduated valedictorian in 1968. While in high school, he met the love of his life Valerie Lloyd at Roller Rink, when she was just 15 years old. He was particularly enamored by her tight pants.
Her father would not allow them to date until she was 16. On Valerie’s 16th birthday, the persistent Darryl knocked on the Lloyd family door and asked permission to take Valerie on a date. (Darryl wanted to take Valerie to the drive-in movies on this first date. Her father granted permission, but insisted that Valerie wear pants.) Three years later they were married on September 4, 1971. They enjoyed a loving marriage for the past almost 49 years.
James Elliott Payne
August 24, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
James Elliott Payne, 77, of McKeesport was born on October 14, 1942, to the late James McRuby and Alberta (Swaney) Payne in Elizabeth, PA. James passed away on August 19, 2020, in his home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean Edward Payne, three sons, Dewayne, Anthony, Mark Payne, and brother, George Payne.
James is survived by his daughters, Myra Payne-Greene, Kimberly Payne, Robin Payne of Hampton, VA, Deitra Payne of Suitland, MD, Savana Little John of San Francisco, CA; sons, James Payne, Jr. of Pittsburgh, Scott Payne of Cleveland, OH, Kymani McNelis of McKeesport; 24 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Armella-Payne (Chester) Walker of McKeesport; brothers, Carl Payne of San Francisco, CA, Kenneth Payne of McKeesport; nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.
Geraldine R. Rusnak
August 24, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Geraldine R. Rusnak age 83, of Duquesne, passed away on August 24, 2020, at home. Born in Bunola on October 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John & Martha (Jenkins) Crocci. Geraldine loved her family and her grandchildren and enjoyed cooking. She was the wife of the late George Rusnak; mother of Eleanor (Martin “Marty”) Steimer of Elizabeth Twp., Denise (Eric) Pommer of Duquesne, Elizabeth “Beth” (Chris Lengyel) Rusnak of Pittsville, David Rusnak of Duquesne, Diane (Thomas) Rusnak of Duquesne, the late Dale Rusnak and the late Darla (Late Ken) Ference; grandmother of Joe Lengyel, Brian Steimer, Kathryn Stasko, Michelle Lengyel, Kelsey Ference, Sara Pommer and Leah Williams; great grandmother of Leo Stasko, Holly Stasko, Liam Ference and Emberly Patterson; sister of Nina Trappen of McKeesport, Martha Lowry of Ohio; predeceased by brothers and sisters Ambrose Crocci, John & Francis McClelland, Cecelia, Patricia, Josephine & Jane.
Joseph G. “Joe” Kirch
August 24, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Joseph G. “Joe” Kirch age 86, of West Mifflin, passed away on August 23, 2020, at home. Born in Redstone Twp. on July 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Steve & Mary (Tekely) Krch.
Joe was a kind, thoughtful, smart, successful man who rose from humble roots to build a wonderful life for himself and his family. He was a devout Christian and beloved by many friends, family members, fellow parishioners at Holy Trinity Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, fellow Elks, work colleagues and customers, and those lucky enough to be on his team at the SS Peter & Paul bowling league. Joe was an accomplished bowler, honing his craft and bowling an 808 series with two 300 games at the age of 74.
He served his community as a volunteer firefighter and ambulance driver in his younger years and served our country when he was called upon to join the US Army in Japan to wind down operations after the Korean War.
In the Army, he refined his heavy machinery skills, which he then translated into his civilian career at Beckwith Machinery. During his 21 years there, he rose to the level of Service Manager — one clients often asked for by name. He later identified a great opportunity to build his own business in mining, in which he was successful.
During retirement he set out on cross-country RV adventures and plane trips with family, excited to see a wide swath of this country he loved. At home, he kept up a steady calendar of golf and visits with friends and served the Lincoln Place Elks for two back-to-back years as a popular Exalted Ruler.
Despite all his hard work, adventures, penchant for golf and bowling, and his generous tendency to donate his time and skills to good causes, he always had time for his family.
He doted on Cecelia “Tillie” (Gmutza) Kirch, his beloved wife of 66 years; children Terry of Huntingdon Beach, CA., Dianne (Douglas) Baxter of Bethel Park and late Joelle Kirch (husband Robert survives) Preksta of Jefferson Hills; granddaughters Brittani Baxter (Dale Taylor), Kelsi (Nate Ward) Baxter, Courtney (BJ) Yot; great grandchildren Will & Jamie Yot; brothers & sisters Kay Slagle of Richeyville, Helen (Leonard) Karpel of New Salem, Margaret Spishock of New Salem, Edward (Grace) Krch of Conneaut, OH; deceased brothers and sisters John, Steve, and Paul Krch, Mildred King and Mary Kveder; and extended family including nieces and nephews. He and Tillie were their granddaughters’ favorite babysitters, spoiling them rotten with love, meals, and adventures big and small.
Joe was incredibly dependable. He set an example of taking pride in his work, doing the job right, and not being satisfied until the job was done. He made this world a decidedly better place for 86 years before the Lord called him home with a “job well done.” His positive presence and kind spirit will be sorely, sorely missed, but we know he lives on through the legacy and good deeds of his family and friends, and the work ethic he instilled in his children and grandchildren. A lifetime of positive memories live in the hearts of those lucky enough to know and love him.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held at 11:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon in Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, with the Rev. Nick Mastrangelo officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery with Military Honors. The funeral mass will be live-streamed on the funeral home website: www.maloy-schleiferfuneralhome.com Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation will be limited to 25 people in the funeral home at one time and masks must be worn.
Glen T. Bowen
August 24, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Glen T. Bowen, age 95, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was a retired insurance agent for Metropolitan Life and a former self-employed stone mason and brick layer. He was an Army veteran serving during World War II. A member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp., he enjoyed walking and working outdoors. Born August 31, 1924 in Elizabeth Twp., he was a son of the late Edward I. and Sarah (Summerville) Bowen and husband of the late Marilyn Y. "Molly" (Niskosky) Bowen. He is survived by daughter, Linda (Neal) Hartranft of Allentown; son, G. Thomas (Carolyn Burke) Bowen of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Holly (Micah) Lessey, Amy Hartranft, Laurie Hartranft, Joel Hartranft, Kali Sue (Stephen) Yuhas; great-grandchild, Weston Yuhas; brother, Donald Bowen of Rostraver; also, nieces and nephews. 
Jason K. Brokenbek
August 24, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jason K. Brokenbek, 48, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 in Jefferson Regional Hospital. He was born August 15, 1972 in Pittsburgh, a son of James and Mary Ann (Hunter) Brokenbek . Jason worked in the waterproofing and construction industry. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, wood carving, hunting, fishing and was a sketch and tattoo artist. He is survived by his daughter, Cora Byrne and her husband, Justin; grandson, Hunter John Byrne; and twin sister, Amy Brokenbek.
