April 22, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Louis M. “Spike” Kelley, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021 at his residence. Born on March 24, 1929, in Port Vue, PA, Louis was the 13th child of James W. Kelley and Mary Ann McCaffery-Kelley. He moved to McKeesport at the age of 10 and later received his diploma from McKeesport High School, class of 1948.
He proudly served in the US Navy from 1945 through 1949. Following his discharge, he worked for US Steel for 30 years. Upon retiring from US Steel, he worked for the International Union until his second retirement at the age of 74. At the time of his retirement, he held the position as the Assistant Director in District 10, covering the state of PA. He was an active member of Beulah Park Methodist Church, serving a number of groups including the Youth Group for many of years. He was also a long-time member of the White Oak Lions Club and W.O.A.A. He loved sports and served the community by coaching a number of teams including Basketball, Base Ball and Soft Ball teams.
Louis married his love, Nancy (Virag) Kelley on January 5, 1950 and they celebrated 53 years of marriage until her death on January 21, 2003 from pancreatic cancer. Following Nancy’s death, Louis was blessed with a friend and partner, Laura Rain, with whom he spent almost 15 years until her death in October of 2019.
Louis is survived and cherished by: his son, Timothy Kelley; his daughter-in-law, Karen; his granddaughter Krystal Lui and husband Augusto; his grandson Sean Kelley and his wife Lindsay; 4 great-grandsons; Aidan, Ryan, Quinn and Preston; as well as a number of extended family members and friends, including the Anderson family of Lancaster.
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April 22, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Emma M. (Losteter) Poorman, age 84 of Spring Hill, FL and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Bayfront Health Center, Spring Hill. Born February 26, 1937 in West Mifflin, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Loretta (Andrews) Losteter. A former member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church in West Mifflin, Emma worked as a deli manager at Publix in Florida and formerly of the Cash and Carry, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #316 of Clairton. Besides his parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clair A. Poorman who passed away November 8, 1997. Emma is survived by her daughters Cheryl Smeal-Bush and Tracey (Dennis) Jenkins, both of Mulberry, FL; her son Scott (Melony) Poorman of Spring Hill, FL; her grandchildren Jennifer Parish, Stephanie LaForest, Jonathan Stockdill, Kevin and Katie Jenkins, Amanda Reid, and Colin Poorman; and her eight grandchildren.
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April 22, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Veronica C. Swomley, age 78, of McKeesport, died April 22, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born December 24, 1942, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Kovacs) Bozga and wife of the late Thomas J. Swomley.
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April 22, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dona K. Miller, 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born July 20, 1944 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Ritchey) Pentland. Dona was a member of the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church and was the office manager of her husband, Dr. Dan Miller. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Clarence Daniel Miller, son, Dr. Daniel Shawn and his wife Mandeep Miller of Rostraver, grandchildren, Alex, Luke and Sophie Miller, and nephew, Rick and his wife Rena Everly of Sewickley Township. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Ann Everly. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township.(412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
April 21, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Tyler A. Dakota “TIP” Pozzuto, age 22, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was born in Pittsburgh, on July 12, 1998, and is the son of John Pozzuto of Port Vue and Jacqueline Brown Harrison of McKeesport. Tyler was a self-employed landscaper for many years.
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April 21, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Louise Theresa Craven, age 90, of Port Vue Borough, died Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on October 5, 1930 and is the daughter of the late Stephen and Margaret (Calesaric/Koleszarik) Santa and the wife of the late Edward Richard Craven, Sr.
She was an accountant for various prominent firms in the Pittsburgh area.
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April 21, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Sharon Ann Dimond, age 56, of Pittsburgh, died on Saturday, April 17, 2021. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 26, 1964 and is the daughter of the late Robert and Jessie Hooker Uridil and the wife of the late Robert John Dimond, who died on December 29, 2020.
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April 21, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Gary Allen Klimek, age 68, of McKeesport died on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was born in Braddock on April 12, 1958 and is the son of William and Irene Gazdag Klimek. Gary was employed in the custodial division by various department stores in the area, including K-Mart and Sears.
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April 21, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
David Henning, age 51 of McKeesport, died April 20, 2021, at home. Born December 10, 1969, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Donald Henning and Alice Gardner Myers Henning.
David was a McKeesport High School graduate and was a huge McKeesport Tigers fan. He loved working at Giant Eagle, and everyone who stopped in knew his smiling face. David was a life-long member of the Kephart United.
Methodist Church. David was a Pittsburgh sports fanatic and could tell you the stats for every Pittsburgh team. He was truly an inspiration to everyone he knew and had a gift for making lasting friendships.
He will be greatly missed by all.
David is survived by his aunt Mary Ellen Hawley, uncle Harl Hawley, and aunt Mildred Thomas; cousins Karen Jeffer, Sharon King, Arthur F. Myers, Thomas Myers, Craig Myers, Brian Myers, Melanie Kortz, Robin Galatin, Tara Sue Minyon, Christopher Hawley and Richard Hawley, his Fawcett Plan extended family, including Doreen Jacobs, who was always faithfully by David’s side during his illness, and her sons, Bobby, Anthony, Ryan, and daughter, Dana DelDuca-Cindric, Jamie McDonald, and many more. They not only considered David part of their family but played a huge role in his care throughout his life.
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April 20, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
David S. Williams, age 72, of McKeesport, died April 16, 2021, at The Grove Irwin. Born August 14, 1948, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late David T. and Jennie (Davis) Williams.
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April 20, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Chris Schlegel, 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Transitions Healthcare, North Huntingdon. She was born November 12, 1956 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Wayne and Janet L. (Loughner) Watson. Chris enjoyed gathering with her friends for a glass of wine, playing Bingo, cards and especially loved being with her three granddaughters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Lee Schlegel. She is survived by her son, Evan Schlegel and his wife, Debra; daughter, Erika Blackburn and her boyfriend, Kevin Mills; brother, Todd Watson; sister, Cherie Stouffer; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Blackburn, Aria and Ryleigh Schlegel; son-in-law, Justin Blackburn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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April 20, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Linda Lee Kelley, 58, of Glassport passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at home. She was born in McKeesport on September 23, 1962 to the late Howard Kelley and Dorothy, Rack, Kelley. She is survived by her daughters Cynthia Shelton of Clairton and Lori (Allen) Close of South Park as well as her son Donald (Julia) Shelton of Jefferson Hills. She is also survived by her brother Howard J. Kelley of Clairton as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters LouAnn and Kimberley Lynn Kelley as well as her brothers George Rack, James Fleming, and John Fleming. She enjoyed camping in Tionesta, bingo, and spending time with her 5 grandchildren, Kayla, Allen Jr., Donald, Joshua, and Joseph.
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April 20, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jason Wilson LaFrankie, age 49 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Monday, April 19, 2021. Born September 29, 1971 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Betty Jane "Janie" (Wilson) LaFrankie of Jefferson Hills and the late Robert Francis LaFrankie. A member of St. Thomas a Becket Church, Jason is survived, besides his mother, by his sons Cooper William LaFrankie and Maddox Robert LaFrankie, both of Jefferson Hills, and their mother Toni (Malley) LaFrankie; his brothers R. Keith LaFrankie of Breckenridge, CO and Bradley Stephen (Ellen) LaFrankie of Easton, MD; his aunt Jacqueline (the late George) Taylor of Buffalo, NY; his nephews and niece Wyatt, Nash, and Hattie LaFrankie of Breckenridge, CO; his cousins Ingrid (Ben) Vinci of Denver, CO and Ian (Anna) Taylor of Aspen, CO; and his best buddies Sam and Leo Vinci.
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April 20, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Felix “Lefty” Marcello, 96, of North Versailles, passed away Monday April 12, 2021. He was the father of Donald Marcello, Larry (Lisa) Marcello, Sharon (Gary) Schultz, and Kathryn “Kitty” (Brian) Spacht; grandfather of Shannon (Anthony) Moorehead, Brandon (Jen) Schultz, Erin (Steve) Noll, Jenna (Josh) Kraus, Mike Marcello, Matt Marcello, and Max Marcello; great grandfather of 12; uncle to numerous nieces and nephews; and brother to Teresa “Tesie” Marcello.
He was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Robert Bellarmine Church), where he volunteered with fundraising events.
He was a retired teacher that instructed industrial arts for Pittsburgh Public Schools, and served as a deputy for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Dept. (1984-2004). Lefty was an Army Sgt. In the 11th Airborne that served during WWII, a member of the VFW, American Legion Post #527, Moose Lodge, and ISDA, Wilkins Township.
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April 20, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Andrew Hrizo, 92, of Laurel Mountain Boro., formerly of Duquesne, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Born May 22, 1928,in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Laychak) Hrizo. Mr. Hrizo was a retired employee of the former Duquesne Works U.S. Steel Corporation, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict, a member of the Gen. Smedley D. Butler White Oak American Legion, the Fort Ligonier V.F.W. Post 734, and a former member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Peter and John Hrizo, and four sisters, Mary Hrizo, Ann Hrizo, Helen Haluschak and Margaret Pomocki. He is survived by a nephew, Dennis (Brandalyn) Hollin and great nieces and nephews.
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