Deborah Lee Shandrick

June 18, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Deborah Lee Shandrick, age 66, of Latrobe, died Sunday, June 14, 2020.  She was born in McKeesport, on May 4, 1954 and is the daughter of the Dorothy J. Sanetsky Hyduk of Mt. Lebanon and the late Andrew Hyduk.

Sylvia Cannon

June 17, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Sylvia Cannon, age 81, of Whitaker, PA, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.  She was born in Homestead, on July 13, 1938 and is the daughter of the late Michael and Ann Kenda Blanner. She is the wife of the late James “Cuts” Cannon who died in 2010.  Sylvia was a member of the Ladies Auxilary of the Whitaker Fire Department Station #298.  She was formerly employed at the Whitaker UDF and Bishops Pizza Shop also in Whitaker.

Ronald A. Yokimcus

June 17, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Ronald A. Yokimcus, age 59, of West Mifflin died June 14, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born March 16, 1961, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and  Dorothy Yokimcus and the husband of Sharon Yokimcus.
Ronald worked as a construction laborer and was a member of Construction Labor Union 373. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 380.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; Ronald (Sarah) Yokimcus; step-children, Jessie and Samantha Orosz; and four grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Paulette L. Detwiler Morse

June 17, 2020 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Paulette L. Detwiler Morse, age 77, of Dravosburg, died June 12, 2020, at UPMC Pittsburgh. Born November 27, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Ruth (Lewis) Tennant and the late Paul W. Detwiler and cared for by loving step-father, the late Ervin Tennant.

Ronald Lanell Berry

June 16, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Ronald Lanell Berry was born in McKeesport, PA on February 25, 1971. He went on to be with the Lord on June 13, 2020.

Ronald affectionately known as “Ron B” worked as a Forklift Driver at Chegg/Fed Ex in Columbus, Ohio. He also was part-owner of the K.B.R.B cleaning company in Ohio. 

He enjoyed sports, especially football, and loved the Lord.  He was full of life, there wasn’t a heart he didn’t touch. He was the family comedian and love to make you laugh.  He was the life of the party.  His hobbies were fishing, cooking, cutting hair, working out and he loved his music and loved to dance.

Gertrude Dietz Ferris

June 16, 2020 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Gertrude Dietz Ferris, of Houston, Texas, died on Monday, June 15, 2020, at the age of at 99. She passed away in peace and at the time of her death was surrounded by her loving family. Gertrude was born Sept. 12, 1920, to Peter and Anna Dietz in Kersey, Pa. She was one of 10 children and had four sisters and five brothers. She grew up on her family’s farm and continued to return to Kersey, every summer for the remainder of her life. She enjoyed visiting her many nephews, nieces and cousins in Elk County, Pa. Gertrude was a graduate of Kersey High School and married William on Nov. 27 1941. She passed the war years in Kersey, with her first son, William. Gertrude later lived in Ford City, Natrona and Brackenridge, Pa., before moving to Columbia, Mo., to be near her second son, Stephen. Later she moved to Houston, Texas, where she lived for the remainder of her life close to her eldest son, William. While in Houston, she was able to visit with her many great-grandchildren. Gertrude was married for 61 years to William Ferris, who preceded her in death in 2002. She had four children:  William (Delores), Suzanne, Stephen (Madonna) and Gregory (Karen). She has three grandchildren: William Ferris, Stephen Ferris and Raymond Ferris. She has five great-grandchildren: Ashley Ferris, William Ferris, Michael Ferris, Kira Ferris and Zachary Ferris. Gertrude loved to play bingo and was a regular at it. She had a green thumb and could grow practically anything. Her home was always filled with various plants and flowers. She was a long-term  member of St. Joseph Parish in Natrona, Pa.,  and was active in its many events. Her life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial to be  held at the Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Natrona Heights. Interment will follow at  Our Lady of Hope Catholic Cemetery in Brackenridge, Pa., next to her husband, William, and her daughter, Suzanne. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, 212 Wilmot St., Duquesne, PA 15110, 412-466-0500.

George M. Vanscoy

June 15, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

George M. Vanscoy, 72 of Liberty Borough, died June 15, 2020.  He is the son of the late George and Elizabeth Vanscoy and beloved husband of Bonnie (Wagner) Vanscoy.  He is survived by his brothers Greg (Denise) Vanscoy of Liberty Borough and Gordon (Beth) Vanscoy of Naples, FL; nephews Greg Vanscoy Jr. and Garett Vanscoy who he enjoyed working with very much; and beloved cat Toby.  He was preceded in death by his son Brian Marc Vanscoy.  George was the owner/operator of Vanscoy Plumbing, a member of St. Mark's Parish and the Port Vue American Legion.  A funeral mass will be held Thurs. at 9:30 am at St. Mark's Parish Liberty Borough.  Entombment following Calvay Cemetery, Port Vue.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport

Daniel L. LaBryer

June 14, 2020 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Daniel L. LaBryer, age 67, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh on June 24, 1952 and is the son of the late Norvall and Mary Elizabeth Quillen LaBryer.

Mafalda “Babe” (Sessa) Rubino

June 14, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Mafalda “Babe” (Sessa) Rubino peacefully passed on June 13, 2020 at the age of 93, with her loving family by her side. Babe was the devoted wife of the late Albert “Max” Rubino.

Loving mother of John “Beans” and Jamie (Lynn) Rubino. Adoring grandmother of Jamie (Shannon) Rubino, Joel (Nicole) Rubino and Lara Rubino. She is also survived by her sister LaVerne Hondal She was preceded in passing by her parents Antonio and Carmella Sessa, and granddaughter, Nicole Ann Rubino.

Lewis J. Fabian

June 13, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Lewis J. Fabian age 73, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, on June 12, in UPMC McKeesport.  Born on January 22, 1947, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Primich) Fabian. He worked in the nuclear field and later as a driver for S&S Access and was a former member of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Duquesne. He is survived by a brother, Thomas Fabian of West Mifflin.  There is no visitation or services.  Arrangements are entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

Franchi Antonio Tines Mitchell

June 13, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Franchi Antonio Tines Mitchell transitioned peacefully in his sleep into the presence of the Lord on June 1, 2020. He was the second son born in McKeesport, PA on December 12, 1963, to Thelma Jean Tines and Frank Ross.

At the age of four, he received his call to preach. At five, he started singing with his brother Deryck with their mother as she traveled and played for the mount olive baptist church in Clairton, Pa. They were nicknamed “French Fries and Ketchup.” He was fathered and pastored by the late Bishop George F. Mitchell, who also baptized him and encouraged him to play the drums as our first drummer in Freedom, PA. Franchi, himself was a follower of Christ and was a founding and lifelong member of the Free Holiness Church of Deliverance. He graduated from Duquesne High School in 1981 desiring to be an accountant. He attended Kent State University in Kent, Ohio for Accounting and Business Management on a full baseball scholarship. He was an amazing shortstop and team player who was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.

In 1981, he became the proud father of his first child, Nikkia Boyd. She is the first of all of the grandchildren. He later married Carmen Johnson, and they have remained friends until his death. In the early 1990’s, Franchi moved to Virginia where he met Daphne Patten, his companion of his last 28 years. To this union were born two sons, Franchi Antonio Jr. and Fahrraan Mitchell.

Edward Alexander, Sr.

June 13, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Edward Alexander, Sr. son of late Mary Long, passed away on June 7, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. 

He was born on April 30, 1944 in Salisbury, North Carolina. Edward served his country by joining the United States Marine Corps. He later worked as a Pipe Cutter for Duro-Bond Industries.

Edward was a kind and generous man. He volunteered his time at the 9th Street Clinic. Every Sunday, you could find him watching football. He loved Tennis also; his favorite player was Serena Williams.

Edward is survived by the love of his life, Nina Johnson; sons, Edward (Pamela) Alexander, Jr., Robert  Alexander, William  Guy, Terrence  Pitts, Brian  Johnson, Ralph  Johnson, Keith  Johnson, Edwin Johnson, Kierre Johnson; daughters, Crystal Alexander, Angelina  Johnson, Ashant-e Johnson;19 grandchildren, great-grandchildren; extended family and friends.

Helen F. Bytzura

June 13, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Helen F. (Fraikor) Bytzura, 95, of West Mifflin and formerly of Duquesne, died peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the Residence at Whitehall. Mrs. Bytzura was born in Duquesne, November 1, 1924, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Petrosky) Fraikor. Mrs. Bytzura was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, a loving homemaker, and a former teletype operator at the former Duquesne works, U.S. Steel Corporation. Beloved wife of the late George A. Bytzura, she is survived by two loving children, Patricia (Arthur) Gennari and Raymond (Carol) Bytzura; four grandchildren, Jeffery (Aubrey) Gennari, Bryan Gennari, Amanda Bytzura, and Ryan Bytzura; two great grandchildren, Benjamin Gennari and Rosalie Gennari; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

Gerald "Gene" Faupel

June 12, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Gerald E, “Gene” Faupel 58, of North Versailles, PA departed this life on Monday, June 8, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport.

Born January 5, 1962 in Bunola, PA, he was the son of the late Edward E. and Roberta (Maple) Faupel and the loving fiancé of Rose Jones.

Joseph S. Mincone

June 12, 2020 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Joseph S. Mincone, age 75, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Mon Valley Care Center. He retired as a millwright for U.S. Steel in Washington. He loved riding motorcycles, building and flying model airplanes, and enjoyed shooting and was a marksman. He loved his family and worked diligently to provide for them. Born June 21, 1944 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Domenic and Christine (Monaco) Mincone and husband of the late Marlene A. Mincone. He is survived by daughter, Jolene (Ryan) Sypolt of Charleroi; son, Joseph C. (Casey) Mincone of Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Emily and Ella Sypolt and Samantha Mincone; sister, Sabina Kessler of Pleasant Hills; brother, Angelo "Che Che" (Marian) Mincone of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sister, Christine Shuck, and brothers, Frank and Licio Mincone. A Blessing will take place on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 2 PM in Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.