Shirley M. Bour
October 08, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Vincent A. Maizer, Jr
October 08, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Vincent A. Maizer, Jr., age 77, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died October 7. 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born October 28, 1943, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Vincent A. Sr. and Mary Louise (Miller) Mazier and the husband of Frances (Stibrik) Maizer.
Vince retired from US Steel, National Tube Works, where he was a pipe inspector. Afterward, he worked for J.C. Penney Co., in the maintenance department and, Giant Eagle, in the produce department. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish. Vince was also a member of the PNA #352 and 11th Ward Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.
Lorie D. Poston
October 07, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Lorie D. Poston, 87, of Glassport, died Oct. 6, 2021. He is the son of the late Paul D. and Angela (Campbell) Poston and husband of the late MaryAnn (Dewar) Poston. Lorie is surived by his sons Ed (Cathy) Poston, Tom (Vickie) Poston and Jim (Lisa) Poston; daughter Kathy (Danny) Montenary; sister Evelyn Coward; many grandchildren and great grandchildren and also nieces and nephews. Lorie was retired from the Port Authority and was a member of the Glassport United Methodist Church and the Glassport Senior Citizens. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Mon. from 2 to 8. A funeral service will be held Tues. 10:00 am at the funeral home. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Three Rivers Hospice; American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
Linda Marie Tognarini
October 07, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Linda Marie Tognarini, age 69, of New Salem, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Uniontown Hospital. Born December 12, 1951 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Kerecman) Tognarini. She is survived by her sister, Barbara LaFollette of Clairton; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, George C. Tognarini. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Jacquelyne A. Droppa Raab
October 06, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jacquelyne A. Droppa Raab, 74, of Turtle Creek, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at her home. She was born October 7, 1946 in Rankin, daughter of the late Sebastian and Martha (Horgan) Picone. Prior to her retirement, Jacquelyne was a seamstress and enjoyed sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Raab. She is survived by her two sons, Rob Droppa and his wife, Kriss and Ryan Droppa. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place on Monday, October 11, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Brandy's on Main, 200 Main Street, Irwin, PA. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Joyce Gibson Link
October 06, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald J. Kirkwood
October 06, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Ronald J. Kirkwood, 73, of Glassport died Oct. 6, 2021. He is the son of the late Harrison and Dorothy (Kass) Kirkwood and husband of the late Florence (Michalosky) Kirkwood. He is survived by his son Chad (Cathy) Kirkwood; grandchildren Morgan, Sydney, Madison, Ethan, and Elyssa; great grandson Waylon; sister Deidre (the late Terry) Cleary; nephews Keith (Amy) DiMarco and Mike (Bre) Cleary and niece Tanis (Shaun) DiMarco. He was preceded in death by his son Ronald Scott Kirkwood. Ron was retired from US Steel, Irvin Works and was a member of the Glassport United Methodist Church; American Legion; PNA and Club 22. Friends will be received on Sun. from 2 to 8. A funeral service will be held Mon. 10:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.
Esther J. Whitehead
October 06, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joseph Watazychyn
October 05, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph Watazychyn, age 81, of McKeesport, and formerly of Glassport, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 19, 1939 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Andrew and Katherine (Kryzanowska) Watazychyn. He was retired from Marraccini’s Market in Clairton and a U. S. Army veteran.
Bernice Pavlic
October 05, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Bernice Pavlic, age 88 of Greensburg with previous residences in Jeannette and North Huntingdon peacefully passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was born, December 23, 1932 in McKeesport, the youngest daughter of the late Henry and Nancy (Lynch) Wunderley. Prior to her retirement, Bernice was a bookkeeper for the Wendel Machine and Ringsdorf Corporation. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1949 and a longtime member of the United Presbyterian Church, N. Huntingdon. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, playing bingo, gardening, baking, card games, animals, and was a great mother and companion to her daughter Barbara. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pavlic; daughter, Linda Thomas; brothers, George and Robert Wunderley; sisters, LaVerne Bartulevicz, Laura Martin and Margaret Forsythe. She is survived by her three daughters, Barbara Pavlic of Greensburg, Marsha Deaktor and husband Scott of Shady Side , Carol Faloona and husband William of North Huntingdon; grandchildren, Emily, Anthony, Vincenza Faloona: North Huntingdon, Charles “Chase”, William "Wills" Deaktor: Pittsburgh. Services were private. Interment will be private in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.comIn . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Delphine M. "Dell" Schaff
October 05, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Delphine M. “Dell” Schaff, age 89, of West Mifflin, passed away on October 3, 2021 at Locust Grove Personal Care. Born in West Mifflin on June 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Philomena (Bost) Schaff. She was a retired accountant from McKamish, Inc. and a member of St. Agnes Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. She is survived by her sisters, Dolores P. “Duz” Schaff of West Mifflin, with whom she resided, Donna (late Joseph) Milko of West Mifflin and Diane “Bunny” (Edward) Lanyi of Latrobe, and dear friend Fran Barron of West Mifflin. She is also survived by Nieces and Nephews and Great Nieces and Great Nephews. There will be no visitation. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
Marcia Ann (South) Klein
October 05, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marcia Ann (South) Klein, 61 of Wausau, WI, passed away to be with the Lord on September 27, 2021 in Wausau, WI. Marcia was born in McKeesport, PA to W. James and Nancy South on November 22, 1959. She was a 1981 graduate from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, PA with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics. She worked as a Bank Examiner for The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for 15 years, and then worked in the family business, H. B. South Printing, for 5 years. For the remaining 20 years, she worked with her husband at Klein Scuba, managing all accounting, travel and trip planning, along with daily business operations. She was a member and a Deaconess of Park Baptist Church in McKeesport, PA. She was actively involved with the ministries at Bethany Baptist Church. She also enjoyed Bible Study and small group activities. Marcia loved to travel all over the world. Her adventures included para-gliding in the Alps and fly boarding in Mexico. Her interest in scuba-diving led to the meeting of her future husband, Phil. Before her involvement with Klein Scuba, she was a member of the Women’s Scuba Group. Marcia loved animals and had many dogs and one special cat throughout her life. Marcia is preceded in death by her father W. James South.
Raymond "Slats" E. Weigand, Jr
October 05, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Raymond "Slats" E. Weigand, Jr., age 100, of Liberty Borough, died October 4, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born August 25, 1921, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Raymond E. Weigand, Sr. and Anne (Weller) Weigand and husband of the late Christine Weigand.
Raymond was a World War II Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Alabama, working his way through the ranks to gunner's mate second class and always looked forward to reunions with Veterans from his ship. He was awarded the Ushakov Medal from the Russian Government due to having served during Allied missions in the Arctic Circle in the early 1940s. Raymond worked as a Dairyman with Menzie Dairy, then Turner Dairy Farm. He was the Boy Scout Troop 53 leader for 35 years and enjoyed all scout activities and traveling with the Scouts to Europe. Ray was a member of Teamsters Local 205. He loved time spent with his grandchildren and smoking cigars.
Margaret "Peggy" E. Knieriem
October 05, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Margaret “Peggy” Knieriem, 77, of North Huntingdon, passed away early Monday, October 4th at Independence Court of Monroeville. She was born, March 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Thomas and Olive Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia “Pat” and brother, Thomas. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Paul Dale Knieriem; two children, Wendy (William) Waugh of North Huntingdon and Paul (Meghan) Knieriem of Huntington, NY; and six grandchildren, Nicholas, Danielle, Jonathan, Zachary, Paul and Patrick. Peggy graduated from McKeesport High School in 1961 then attended nursing school at Montefiore Hospital and became an RN. She began her life’s work as an OR nurse in McKeesport Hospital then moved to private practice where she spent the majority of her career working for Dr. Spiegel and Dr. Fulciniti in White Oak. Peggy then moved onto manage seven physician practices for AGH. Before finishing her career at the Central Blood Bank and Bariatric Weight Loss Center. After retiring, she enjoyed time with family and friends at their house at Deep Creek Lake in Maryland. Peggy also enjoyed tole painting and shared her creations with many loved ones. She was an active member of both Norwin Christian Church of North Huntingdon and St. John’s Lutheran Church of Swanton, MD, and former member of Christ United Methodist Church, N. Huntingdon. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. The family would like to thank the Hagedorn-Harrison family for their love and support.
Esther R. Blotzer
October 05, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Esther Blotzer, age 97, of Munhall, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
In her younger years, Esther was an avid spectator at all of her grandchildren’s sporting events. At 97, she was still enjoying playing cards, especially Euchre, and the game of dominoes. She was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and never missed an episode of Sean Hannity. Her favorite pastime was shopping and she also enjoyed cooking and baking. Her homemade bread was everyone’s favorite. She also did clerical work at the Duquesne Senior Citizens Center for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Herman Kress, her husband, James Blotzer, sisters, Pearl and Edith and a brother, Bill, her sons-in-law, Charles Teichart (who lovingly dubbed her Queen Mother) and James Steiner and her granddaughter Jillann Tockstein.
Esther leaves to cherish her memory her three daughters, Joanne Steiner of West Mifflin, Joyce Blotzer of West Mifflin, Esther Teichart of Trenton, MI and a son, James (Cheri) Blotzer of Sheffield Lake, OH; grandchildren, Joyann (Joe) Drumm, James (Holly) Steiner, Jan (Greg) McNamara, Richard (Jodi) Barker, Charles (Ashley) Teichart, Joanne (Jim) Kraeuter, James (Olivia), Ryan (Alissa) and Devin Blotzer; great grandchildren, Brittany, Tony, Joyann, Samara, Alyssa, Jimmy, Shelby, Kayla, Klay, Kody, Jonathon, Jameson, Justin, Jaclyn, Madison, Zach, Jordyn, Isabella and Bennett; and great-great grandchildren, Waylon, Braden, Lexi, Camron, Braxton, Frankie, Emilio, Jayden and Cadence.
