May 16, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Marsha A. (Meider) Sovak, 67, of West Mifflin, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 15, 2020, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh, December 12, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Grace (Marsch) Meider. Mrs. Sovak was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne and employed by the David Mitchell and Associates Accounting Firm of Upper St. Clair. Mrs. Sovak is survived by her beloved husband Eugene Sovak, two loving daughters, Dr. Lisa Sovak and Christine "Chrissy" Sovak, a brother, Leonard Meider, and a brother-in-law, Raymond Sovak.
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May 16, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dennis J. Plecenik, 68, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at home. He was born June 27, 1951 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Anna Plecenik. Dennis graduated from Trafford High School in 1969. He was a veteran of the US Army and worked at WABCO till 1986 and retired from the VA Medical Center on Highland Drive. He loved taking his grandchildren to the hunting camp in Brookville, riding four wheelers, fishing, hunting and had many good friends at camp. He loved golfing with his golf league and enjoyed spending time with all his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Aaron; father-in-law, Robert Smith; and sister-in-law, Sue Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherrill Smith Plecenik; son, Adam Plecenik; daughter-in-law, Lisa James Plecenik; grandchildren, Aaron and Nevada; sister, Arleen (John) Plecenik Campbell; brothers-in-law, Gary (Linda) Smith, Robert Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are private. Please keep Dennis in your memories. He will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin. Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
May 15, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Alex Kisan, age 25 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. Born February 26, 1995 in Monroeville, he is a son of Mark and Carol (Natale) Kisan with whom he resided. A 2013 graduate of Norwin High School and also of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Alex worked as a lab technician at Bettis Labs in West Mifflin and was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish and the CFU Lodge 146 of Versailles. Besides his parents, he is survived by his stepsister Danielle McCartan of Plum Borough; his girlfriend Molly Stuvek of Carmichaels; his paternal grandparents Nick and Mary Kisan; and also aunts, uncles, and cousins. Alex was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Daniel and Irene Natale.
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May 15, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Sean David Janoss, age 41, of McKeesport, formally of Wilkins Township, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, on August 12, 1978, and is the son of Donna Morrow Kunkle of Wilkins Township, PA.
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May 15, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jennifer Suzanna Ebbitt, age 52 of Hempfield Township died May 14, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born March 2, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio a daughter of the late Robert and Nancy Ellen Chatman Reed. Jennifer was employed as a school bus driver. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ryan, children, Anthony, Eric, Jeremiah, Justin, Jackson and Daveina. Services are private,James W. Shirley Funeral Home,
May 15, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald P. Fisher, age 71, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Washington Hospital. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic for CH&D Enterprises in New Stanton. Born December 11, 1948 in Elizabeth Twp., he was a son of the late James and Vivian (Roudabush) Fisher. He is survived by his wife, Anna M. (Smith) Fisher; daughters, Billie Jo (Andrew) Takach of West Newton and Amy (Robert Perhach) Fisher of Elizabeth; sons, Ronald Fisher Jr. of Daisytown and James (Dorette) Younkin of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Dixie (Ted) LaRouche of Auburn, CA; brothers, Barry (Emma) Fisher of Collinsburg and Wayne Fisher of Rostraver; also, nieces and nephews. Visitation is private in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
May 15, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Andrew "Andy" Zobel, 96, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born April 6, 1924 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joe "Gusieppi" and Giovanina (DeRose) Zobel. He was a 1942 graduate of McKeesport High School and was proprietor of the former Zobel's Grill in Christy Park. He was also retired from the John Groves Company. Andrew served in the US Army during WWII and was a POW in Germany from September 25, 1944 to July 17, 1945. For his service he received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Medal with 3 Bronze Stars.
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May 15, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Sarah Ashley Ank, 25, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at home. She was born July 1, 1994 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Shawn A. and Renee' Maria (Carulli) Ank of Elizabeth Township. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Matthew D. Ank, grandparents, Richard and Mary Carulli Sr., uncle, Richard (Jannette) Carulli, Jr, cousins, Addison and Danniella Carulli, and fiancée, Shane Reitz of Elizabeth Township, and her dogs, Lucky, Moo Moo, and Shadow. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Deborah Ank and aunt, Rachel Carulli.
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May 14, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Kristy Jefferson, age 38, of McKeesport, died May 4, 2020. Born July 22, 1981, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of John Jefferson and Charlene (Snyder) Jefferson.
Kristy was a loving mother of four. She graduated from McKeesport Senior High School. She attended CCAC and Kaplan Career Institute and worked at the Peer Group of McKeesport and Omex Kristy.
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May 14, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joan R. Jaskolski, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in Manor Care Health Services, Whitehall. Born May 22, 1928 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Achille Miere and Margaret (Viglietta) Miere DiDominic. Joan worked as a cook, first for Keck's Restaurant in Clairton, then US Steel Clairton Works, and finishing in the Canteen at Westinghouse Corp. She was also a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, the Women's Guild of Clairton, the Sacred Heart Spiritual Society, and the Christian Mothers of the former St. Paulinas Church. Her family will remember her as a hard working woman who always put her children before herself. Everything was family. Besides her family, Joan was preceded in death by her husband Joseph L. Jaskolski, who passed away June 20, 2004, and her siblings Eugene and Ernie Miere and Josephine Petrucci. She is survived by her children Anna Mae (Vic) Barden of Southlake, TX, Dennis J. Jaskolski of Jefferson Hills, Debbie (Daniel) Grant of Jefferson Hills, and Angela (Joseph) Bonaccorsy of Waldorf, MD; her eight grandchildren; her seven great-grandchildren; her sisters Jeannie (Tony) Castellano of Glenshaw and Connie (Edmund) DePaula of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
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May 13, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Shawn M. McConeghy, 24, of Elizabeth, died May 12, 2020. He is the son of Shane W. McConeghy and Christie Stirling (Donald) Freuden. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmother Patricia Stirling; son Konner McConeghy; brothers Luke and Matthew McConeghy and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Due to the strict guidelines we must adhere to at this crucial time, visitation will be private. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
May 13, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Rose Katherine Paluti, loving and adored mother of Tina Paluti (Rich Payo), Dr. Lori Paluti, and Gina Paluti (Ray Kuhn and son Alex), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family at the age of 76. Born March 17, 1944 in Clairton, she was the daughter of Andrew J. and Mary (Ballone) Trocheck. A graduate of Clairton High School, Rose received a medical assistant's certification from CCAC Bethel Park Center. She also taught kindergarten and 4th grade CCD at St. Clare Parish in Clairton, and volunteered for both Jefferson Hospital and the Clairton Community Food Bank. Rose had a passion for animals and loved music, especially Neil Diamond. She loved her children more than anything in this world. Rose was a devoted mother and wife; adored her pets; and was admired by anyone who met her for her sense of humor, her infectious smile, her devotion to her family, and her kind and compassionate spirit. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband James Paluti and her sister Mary Ann Davis. Besides her children and grandson, Rose is survived by her brother Dr. Vincent J. (Dolores) Trocheck of Pleasant Hills and her many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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May 13, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
C. James Ignaczak, 77, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at his home. He was born February 14, 1943 in McKeesport, a son of the late Chester and Elizabeth (Zofchak) Ignaczak. Prior to his retirement, Jim was a tool and die maker for National Carbide with 40 years of service and later delivered flowers for Belaks Flowers, Irwin. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served on the USS Stormes, and was a member of Circleville United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 and a half years, Marsha Doring Ignaczak; daughters, Alaina Marie (Ignaczak) Jacobs and her husband, John and Cindy Lee Ignaczak; grandson, Anthony Johnston and his wife, Stacy; great-granddaughter and the love of his life, Molly Johnston; his best buddy and dog, Curley who passed on. Jim was also member of CUMC where in the past was on the board of trustee committee for 10 years, and a Westmoreland umpire.
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May 13, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Jamie Lyn Brewster Filotei, age 46, of McKeesport, died May 12, 2020, peacefully at home. Born December 22, 1973, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Senator James R. and Linda (Harding) Brewster and the wife of Kenneth J. Filotei.
Jamie was retired from McKeesport Area School District, where she was a 4th grade elementary school teacher for 24 years. She was an excellent athlete and received a basketball scholarship to Mansfield University where she received a degree in Education. She was a member of the Christy Park United Methodist Church. Jamie was currently serving as Vice-President, on the McKeesport City Council. She was also a member of the Kiwanis Club of McKeesport, and very involved with the Girl's on the Run.
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May 13, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dorothy Jean (Svacs) King, age 77 of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. Born June 14, 1942 in her family home on Waddell Avenue in Clairton, where she spent most of her life, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Goffa) Svacs. A member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton, Dorothy will be remembered as a sharp and dear woman and will be deeply and sorely missed by family and friends. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years Alvin King; her children Rick Raposky of Clairton, Lynnette (Ray) Zajac of Pleasant Hills, and Debbie (Mark) Graham of West Mifflin; her thirteen grandchildren Kari Zajac, Amanda (John) Vojtko, Nicole (Scott) Karel, Rachel (Adam Cornelisson) Zajac, Abby Zajac, Kevin Massaro, and Brittney, Alyssa, Brandon, Ryan, Aiden, Mason, and Jacelyn Graham; her eight great-grandchildren Savannah, Junior, E.J., Riley, Hailey, Logan, Gabby, and Nathan; her sister Margaret (John) Matus of Florida; her sister-in-law Ursula "Herky" Svac of Jefferson Hills; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her grandson Jason Graham, who passed away February of 2016, and siblings Michael Svac, Anne Kapusta, Irene Colavincenzo, and Mary Bodnar.
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