August 24, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Robert N. Krauth, born April 21, 1937 in Pittsburgh went to sleep on Aug. 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Henrietta Krauth; brothers Dick, Al and Dave and sisters Ginny and Peggy. He is survived by his beloved wife LaWanda (McDonald) Muscante Krauth and loved by his adopted Muscante family; brothers Fred and Tom and sisters Maryanne and Sister Leah and many nieces and nephews. Bob was a member of the River City Church, formerly known as the Glassport Assembly of God, where he served as a Deacon and also served in the US Airforce. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sunday from 2 to 6, at which time a memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm with Rev. Patrick Pugh. Due to Covid 19 the family requests social distancing and masks be worn. They also request no flowers, as that was Bob's wishes.
August 24, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Joan “Sexy” Bellavance, 85 “forever 39” of Elizabeth (formerly of Clairton) Pennsylvania, passed away on August 21, 2020. Joan was a lifetime parishioner and pillar of the Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, a member of the Jefferson Hospital Community Health Counsel, former secretary for Clairton City School District and account servicer for Pittsburgh and New England Trucking Company, as well as an avid Trump supporter.
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August 24, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert W. Baker, age 86 of North Huntingdon died August 23, 2020 at his home. He was born March 26, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pa., a son of the late John Francis and Sarah Ann Good Baker. Prior to his retirement, Robert was a steelworker for U.S. Steel. He attended St. Agnes Church, was an avid hunter and enjoyed watch IRL race cars with his grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria Williams Baker, two sons, Robert W. Baker Jr., and his wife Kelly, John E. Baker and his wife Dawnette, two daughters, Kathleen Rebarnick and her husband Mike, Kelly Hayden and her husband Jon, 9 grandchildren, Michael Rebarnick and his wife Melissa, Gayle Hughes and her husband Keith, Jayna Miller and her husband Carl, Jaymee Merchant, Billy and Katie Hayden, James, Genre and Gionna Baker, 4 great grandchildren, Keilynn and Logen Hughes, Emma and Michael Rebarnick. Burial will take place at Long Run Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital or Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 23, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael N. Kovalyak, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Born February 28, 1940 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Mary Kovalyak. US Army Veteran and Reservist, Michael Mike worked in supermarkets all his life, starting in Clairton at the former A & P and then retiring from Bartolotta’s as an assistant manager in their Glassport and Duquesne stores. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers George, Paul,. and Dr. John Kovalyak. Michael is survived by his siblings Betty Trepanowski of White Oak, Mary Zaken of Elizabeth, Ann Chargo of St. Petersburg, FL, Joseph Kovalyak of Palm Coast, FL, and James Kovalyak of Easley, SC; and also several nieces and nephews.
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August 23, 2020 |
By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home
Harry H. Holmes, Jr.
Age 67, of Dravosburg, on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Beloved husband and best friend of 32 years to Kathy (Sinay) Holmes;
Devoted father of Maria (Mike) Velardo, Matthew (Sara) Holmes and Garrett
Holmes; son of the late Harry H. Sr. and Carolyn (Leger) Holmes; brother of the late Dennis, Carol, Jerry and Kenny Holmes.
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August 23, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Carolyn M. Haywood, age 80, of McKeesport, died August 21, 2020, at Riverside Care Center of McKeesport. Born July 8, 1940, in East McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Ethel M. (Johnson) Hurst.
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August 22, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Constance “Connie” “Looch” Yarris, age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born January 10, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Donald H. and Eleanor (Lidner) Simmen. Connie was a parent involvement specialist with the Allegheny County Head Start Program, Executive Director with Mon-Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Board Member with Allegheny County Regional Asset District (RAD), and a Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway Agency in Caste Village. She is survived by her husband Harold “Bud” Yarris; daughters; Valarie (Erick Gaither) Becker of Pleasant Hills and Susan Reid of Tampa Bay, FL; grandchildren Sheri, Brandi, Sydney, Seth, Matthew, Tim and Julianna; five great-grandchildren; and one 1 great-great-granddaughter. Besides her parents, Connie is preceded in death by her son John D. Yarris and granddaughter Jessica Yarris.
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August 22, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dennis J. Holmes, age 68, of McKeesport, died Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on June 6, 1952 and is the son of the late Harry H. and Carolyn L. Leger Holmes.
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August 22, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Rita J. Karnash, 89, of Glassport died Aug. 22, 2020. She is the daughter of the late William and Mary Blakley and beloved wife of the late Valentine Karnash. She is survived by daughters Donna Nolder of Glassport, Carol (Robert) Dandar of North Versailles and Valerie (Ron) Benoit of Glassport; son David (Cindy) Karnash of Glassport; also 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother William Blakley and sisters Catherine Margolotti, Marcella "Icie" Synkowksi and Joyce Walters. Rita was a member of the Glassport Senior Citizens and the Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. The family would like to send a special thank you to Southerwestern Nursing Home for the excellent care given to their mom.
August 22, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Karl Richard Laurin, age 81, of White Oak, died on August 10, 2020.
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August 21, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Kathy Peters, age 72, of North Versailles, PA, died Thursday, August 20, 2020. She was born in Scranton, PA, on June 20, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Lester and Mary Reese Davis. She is the loving wife of Richard Peters of 39 years. She was a devoted member, Sunday School teacher and Deacon of Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church in White Oak.
She graduated as an RN from Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA where she worked as a head nurse in the Cardiac Care Unit. Last fall, she enjoyed attending her 50th Nursing School Reunion. After her marriage, she moved to North Versailles and worked for many years for Family Home Health Services before a stroke forced her to retire. Several medical problems hit her after her stroke, but never stopped her. She loved to cook, read, and travel with Rich to B&B's all across the country.
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August 21, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Ronald E. Stebick, age 80, of Liberty Borough, died August 21, 2020, at LGAR Health & Rehabilitation Center of Turtle Creek. Born October 27, 1939, in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Drost) Stebick and the husband of Lee N. (Shevke) Stebick for over 51 years.
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August 21, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William James Ferree, age 88, of Glassport, formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at home. An Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War, he retired as a maintenance worker at U.S. Steel Irvin Works. Born November 21, 1931 in Large, he was a son of the late Hobart McKinley and Clara (Schneider) Ferree. He is survived by his sister, Faith Ferree, with whom he resided; brother, Alvin L. Ferree of Jefferson Hills; sister-in-law, Loretta (the late William) Keene of Dravosburg; nieces and nephews, Alvin L. Ferree II of Bethel Park, Michelle R. Stafford of Jefferson Hills and Richard A. (Maryanne) Ferree of Jefferson Hills; nephews, Kenneth M. Pokomy and family, Matthew A. Ferree and family, Ian N. Ferree and family, and Adam J. Ferree; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Gwen Robis and brother, William Keene. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
August 21, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary “Metzi” Rogers, age 96, of N. Huntingdon, formerly of Munhall, passed away at home in the comfort of her family, on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on Jan. 5, 1924 and is the daughter of the late Edmund and Esther Young Rogers.
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August 20, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Charles 'Chuck" E. Lehman, Sr., age 71 of Clairton and formerly of both Gulfport, MS and Saucier, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 31, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Charles B. and Mildred "Lucille" (Stewart) Lehman. A graduate of Clairton High School and a member of Wilson Presbyterian Church in Clairton, Charles worked as a meat cutter, field merchandiser, and manager of both of those departments for Kroger in Mississippi and Thorofare in Pittsburgh.
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