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Ted J. Kacmarik

February 11, 2020 |

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

Ted J. Kacmarik, age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born June 15, 1946 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Andrew and Cecelia (Kolokowski) Kacmarik.  A retired Chemical Operator for Koppers, Ted was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and the National Railroad Historical Society.  He is survived by his wife of 34 years Cheryl (Rothey) Kacmarik, a sister, brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews. 

 
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George L. "Chin" Garrison

February 11, 2020 |

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

George Lawrence "Chin" Garrison, 64, of West Mifflin died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Born in McKeesport, February 27, 1955, he was the son of the Late Barbara McCaslin Rack and stepfather Stephen Rack. Mr. Garrison was a long time employee of Kennywood Park Corporation. Beloved husband of Linda (Sabol) Garrison, he is also survived by a daughter, Melissa Garrison, three brothers Michael (Kim) Rack of McKeesport, Stephen (Margaret) Rack of Dravosburg, and Patrick Rack of Glassport, a sister, Laura (Greg Marsh of West Mifflin and several nieces and nephews.

 
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Agnes L. Shash

February 11, 2020 |

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

Agnes L. Shash, age 94, of White Oak, died February 9, 2020, at home. Born November 5, 1925, in Boston, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Anna (Hartig) Ruffing and the wife of the late Joseph Shash.

 
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Jean Goldie Mandich

February 11, 2020 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Jean Goldie Mandich, 84, of East McKeesport, died peacefully, Sunday, February 9, 2020 at home.  She was born May 16, 1935 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Julia (Hallas) Goldie.  Jean was a dispatcher for Bell Telephone and a member of the Bell Telephone Retirees.  She is survived by her husband of over 63 years Edward L. Mandich and siblings Robert (MaryAnn) Goldie of McKeesport, Joanne (Ron) Bender and her family of Rock Springs, WY, and Joseph J. Goldie Jr. of East McKeesport.

 
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Clifford Wesley Flegal, Sr.

February 11, 2020 |

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

Clifford Wesley Flegal, Sr., age 99, of the Tenth Ward section of McKeesport, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born Aug. 2, 1920, in Lincoln Place, one of 10 children. Cliff, the last of his generation in the family tree was preceded in death by his parents, the late Foster E. and Mary Jane (Baxter) Flegal, Sr., brothers, Melvin (Fania) Flegal, Foster E. "Bud" (Virginia) Flegal, Jr., George A. (Mary) Flegal, Paul E. (Florence) Flegal, M. Wallace "Wally" Flegal and John Williard "Jack" Flegal; sisters, Beulah Flegal, Margaret (Thomas) O'Toole and Blanche (Thomas) Allison and his beloved wife, Janet Buti Flegal. 

As a young man, Cliff enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Dec. 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He served as a Chief Yeoman during World War II traveling to Europe and the Pacific, receiving an honorable discharge in 1945. Throughout his life he showed pride in family, city, flag and country.

Cliff, a lifelong and proud Republican was formerly active in politics as a Candidate for US Congress in 1951. He served as McKeesport City Controller, City Clerk of Council, and Chairman of the McKeesport Republican Committee. When he was in his 60’s, he retired as a Workman’s Compensation Representative for the Department of Labor and Industry where he helped retirees with benefits.

 
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Dale R. Kinkaid

February 11, 2020 |

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

Dale R. Kinkaid, age 66, of White Oak, died February 8, 2020, at the Riverside Care Center. Born on September 4, 1953, he was the son of the late Jack and Belvajean (Brady) Kinkaid.

 
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Roy E. Littleton

February 11, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Roy E. Littleton, age 83, of McKeesport, died February 8, 2020, at home. Born November 19, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edgar H.and Jeannette (Haney) Littleton and the husband of the late Suzan J. (Benish) Littleton for 58 years.

 
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Sandra Holland

February 11, 2020 |

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

Sandra (Gillen) Holland, age 77, of Dade City, FL, formerly of Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 10, 2020.  She was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church in Elizabeth Twp. and was a retired manager for M & M Uniforms in Elizabeth. She enjoyed being a grandmother and great-grandmother. Born April 17, 1942 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Wayne T. and Mary D. (Bircher) Gillen. She is survived by son, Wayne (Eva) Holland of Zephyrhills, FL; grandchildren, Christopher Holland, Sarah Holland Nichols, Nicholas Holland, Alex Holland, Ashley Holland, Alora Holland Butler, Wayne D. Holland and Kasandra Holland; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, John "Jack" Gillen of Tennessee; sister, Kathy Gee of Virginia; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, James "Hymie" Roy Holland. There will be a memorial gathering in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 12 PM until the time of a memorial service at 3 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Damian Schoonmaker officiating. Offer condolenes at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Raymond G. "Ray" Buchina

February 10, 2020 |

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

Raymond G. "Ray" Buchina, 61, of Greenock, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at home. He was born May 12, 1958 in Clairton and was the son of the late Stephen and Helen Warhol Buchina. Ray worked for 32 years in Receiving and as a forklift driver at the Former PACE then Sam's Club in West Mifflin. He was a loving father and loved his family. Ray loved the Steelers and watched them anytime they played. 

 
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Beverly J. (Smith) Parker

February 10, 2020 |

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

Beverly J. (Smith) Parker, 71, of Glassport died Feb. 10, 2020.  She is the daughter of Robert Brown and the late Doris E. Smith.  She is survived by her beloved husband Herb Parker; daughters Heather (Dave) Langsdorf, Carrie (George) Price, Carly (Jeffrey) Westfall and Penney (Janice) Krocsko; grandchildren David, Breanna, Natalee, Paige, George, Jonah, Gabrielle, Chloe, Gavin, and Sophie; sisters Penney (Bill)  Estep and Nancy Lauderbaugh; brothers Jeff Lauderbaugh, Roy (Brenda) Lauderbaugh and Robert (Darla) Brown, Jr.; and her furry babies Katrina, Buddy and Quasar. She was preceded in death by her brother Russell Lauderbaugh.  Beverly was retired from UPMC and the Dept. of Public Welfare; was a member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church and was an avid bingo player.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral service will be held Thurs. 11:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wojciechowski Funeral Home to help the family with the funeral.

 


Eileen M. Vlasick

February 10, 2020 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Eileen M. Vlasick, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2020.  She was born January 3, 1930 in Wyano, a daughter of the late John and Stella (Popek) Oberc.  Eileen was a founding member of St. Agnes Church, member of Christian Mothers and helped with the church bazaar.  She worked throughout the Norwin School District for 13 years  in food services and retired in 1992.  She was very active in Boy Scouts, Norwin Band Aides, AARP Chapter #3221 and enjoyed gardening, baking and loved to travel with her husband, Tom, visiting all 50 states.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas J. Vlasick; two sisters, Carol and Louise.  She was the beloved mother of two sons, Thomas Jr. and Paul; two daughters, Mary Catherine Mathis and her husband, Richard "Buddy", and Eileen A. Vlasick; grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Weyant, Steven (Brittany) Mathis; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Mathis and baby Weyant.  Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday in St. Agnes Church.  Entombment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to White Oak No Kill Animal Shelter.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

 


Cecelia A. "Cel" (Rago) Hlad

February 10, 2020 |

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

Cecelia A. “Cel” (Rago) Hlad age 92, of West Mifflin, on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Marian Manor.  Born in Duquesne on December 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Marie (Dudash) Rago.  She was a retired nurse from Magee Women’s Hospital, member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, past member of the former Duquesne Annex Senior Citizens, member of the former Christ the Light of the World Rosary Society & Women’s Guild, and was also a former cashier at Mann’s Bros. She was the beloved wife of Joseph G. “Whitey” Hlad for 68 years; mother of Melany Hlad of Pittsburgh, Nadine (David) Winwood of White Oak, Patrice “PT" (Paul Ludwig) Hlad of West Mifflin; Buba of Joseph Winwood of Plano, Texas and Nicholas Winwood of Manchester, New Hampshire.  She was the sister of the late Louise (late Andrew) Krasman, late Joseph (late Alicia) Rago, and late Agnes (late Michael “Kope”) Kopolovich.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 11 from 2-8 p.m.  at the MALOY-SCHELIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where an “Angels of the Allegheny” service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10:00 a.m.  Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin. A special “thank you” to Marian Manor for the compassionate care given to our mom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vincentian Marian Manor, 2695 Winchester Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15220

 


Patricia (Dachille) Madden

February 10, 2020 |

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

Patricia (Dachille) Madden, age 69 of Versailles, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport.  Born June 3, 1950 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of Patsy and Margaret (Karchuk) Dachille.  Besides her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, the late Patrick B. Madden, who passed away July 3, 2004.  She is survived by her children Michelle (Kevin) Snyder of Elizabeth Twp. and April and Patrick S. Madden, both of Raleigh, NC; her three grandchildren: Zachary, Nicholas, and Taylor Snyder; and also nieces and nephews.

 
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James G. Dull

February 09, 2020 |

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

James G. Dull, age 69, of Carroll Twp. and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was a retired shift manager #1 control room at U.S. Steel Clairton Works and was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons. Born April 25, 1950 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Russell and Mary (Magaro) Dull. He is survived by sons, James V. (Tracy) Dull of Elizabeth Twp. and Jason E. (Debbie Cusick) Dull of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Lacey (Tony) Biggs of Inver Grove, MN, Alexia (Steve) Krum of Elizabeth Twp., Lyndie (Vinnie) Candelore of Charlotte, NC, Angelica (Harve Anderson) Dull of Rostraver and Lauren (Dom Giuntini) Dull of Bethel Park; great-grandchildren, AJ, Payton, Veda and Hendrix; loving companion, Carole Lewis; former spouse, Diana (Caley) Dow of Liberty Borough; sister, Anne Marie Novotni of Munhall; brothers, Russell Dull of Carnegie and Fred Dull of Forward Twp.; also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from Noon-2 & 4 until the hour of service at 6 PM with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

 


Teresa L. Schultz

February 09, 2020 |

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

Teresa L. Schultz, age 81 of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.  Born June 4, 1938 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Jeno and Mary (Hollis) Schmidt.  A former sales clerk at KMart in Pompano Beach, FL, besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her husband James Schultz and siblings Margaret Javorsky, and Victor, Jim, Alfred, and Wayne Schmidt.  Teresa is survived by her sister Helen Gray of McKeesport, and also nieces and nephews.

 
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