November 25, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Lorrie Ann Diaz, age 46, of McKeesport, died, Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born in Wilkinsburg on October 18, 1973 and is the daughter of Joseph (Darla) Diaz of Munhall and Carol Stumpf Diaz McClelland of Cannonsburg.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Cheyenne (Jamese) Dellapenna, Mason (Samantha) Diaz of Midway and Freddy (Ashley) Whetzell of Herminie, 7 grandchildren, siblings Lisa (Roy) Campbell of Cannonsburg, Dana (Jim) Metcalf of Munhall, Joseph (Kim) Diaz of Dunn, N. Carolina, and Brad (Rachel) Diaz of West Mifflin, step sisters, Jackie, Winnie and Joceyline, nieces, Sheila and Katelyn, nephews, Darrell, Roy, Jason, William, and Tripp, step nieces and nephews, and significant other, Matthew Dellapenna of McKeesport. Lorrie was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley.
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November 25, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Phyllis Bator, age 91, of Port Vue, died November 24, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 20, 1927, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Matey) Kolosvary and the wife of the late Edward S. Bator.
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November 25, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Nancy Lindberg, 69 of Fort Lauderdale, FL, died November 21, 2019,. Born, May 17, 1950, in McKeesport, Pa. She was the daughter of the late, Robert and Marjorie (Garrall) Lindberg.
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November 25, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Henry Stansak, age 92, of North Huntingdon, PA, died November 23, 2019, surrounded by his son Anthony and daughter-in-law, Laura, by his side. Born April 7, 1927, in Wyano, PA, he was the son of the late John and Ida (Scarpari) Stansak and the husband of the late Romayne (Rozelle) Stansak.
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November 25, 2019 |
By Ott Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home
Nancy A. (Protz) Gregris, 78, of Irwin formerly of Duquesne died Sunday November 24, 2019, in the Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. She was born July 14, 1941, in McKeesport a daughter of the late Ted and Helen (Petrisko) Protz. Prior to her retirement she was employed as a school teacher for the Duquesne School District. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, in Irwin. Surviving are her husband of 55 years F. James Gregris; four children Amy Gregris, of Greensburg, LTC. Mark Gregris and his wife, Jessica, of Springfield, VA, Phyllis Tomblin and her husband, Larry, of Poplar Grove, IL, Mary Lou Manns, of West Mifflin; four grandchildren Zachary Gregris, of Casper WY, Megan Gaza, of Long Beach, CA, Amanda Gaza, of Greensburg and Morgan Gaza, of VA and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ott Funeral Home Inc. 805 Pennsylvania Avenue Irwin. A funeral service will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Irwin Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon. To send on line condolences please visit www.ottfuneralhome.com
November 25, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert Rattanni, age 58, of Elizabeth, passed away in the presence of his mother and siblings on Wednesday, November 21, 2019 at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. Rob, also known by his friends as “Ratt,” was a musician and a free spirit loved by all. Rob had been battling brain cancer for more than 30 years.
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November 24, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty J. Watt, age 89 of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at John J. Kane Regional Center, McKeesport. Born October 22, 1930 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret Johnson. A retired bank teller with Union National Bank in McKeesport, Betty joins her husband, the late Charles Lee Watt, who passed away June 10, 1998. She is survived by her daughter Lee Ann (Thomas) Kunf of Lincoln Borough, her grandson Brandon (Nicole) Kunf of Lincoln Borough, and her great-grandchildren Damien and Gus Kunf.
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November 23, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Rev. Paul Dennis Poole, 63, Irwin, went to his eternal reward on Friday, November 22. He was born December 5, 1955 in Mount Pleasant, the son of the late William R and Marjorie (Hillen) Poole. He graduated from Southmoreland High School and Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. For over 41 years, Pastor Poole served as an Assemblies of God pastor in churches in Latrobe, New Castle, Beaver, Beaver Falls and Irwin, Pennsylvania as well as in Edgewood, Maryland. In all that he did, he loved people! Throughout his life and ministry he strived to live as an example of Christ. He loved to laugh and spend time with his children and grandchildren.
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November 23, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Elizabeth R. Karlovich passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1923, to the late John and Mary (Zaborney) Kowalewski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William E. Karlovich; brother Leonard, and sisters, Florence and Dolores. She is survived by her daughter Denise Pochan and her husband Michael; grandchildren, Michael and Melissa Pochan, and her brother Edward. "Busha” was a marvelous baker for all the weddings and showers and baptisms in her large family. She was also a gifted seamstress and beautiful singer. Her greatest love was reserved for her daughter and grandchildren, whom she absolutely adored. She was feisty, and stubborn and made us all laugh with her outspoken ways. Her greatest gift to her family, however, was to show us her remarkable inner strength and courage in the face of many losses and illnesses over the years. She demonstrated to all who knew her how to face adversity and not just survive, but go on with purpose and determination. She passed a day before her 96th birthday, which we are sure she wanted to celebrate in heaven with her husband and family who had gone before her. Family and friends will be received from 5 to 8 PM on Monday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Pomen will be held at 7 PM in the funeral home. A funeral service will take place at 11 AM on Tuesday at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 901 Hartman Street, McKeesport, PA. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. Www. Shirleyfuneralhome.com
November 23, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gina Marie Kucsmas, age 42 of Jefferson Hills, passed away in the presence of her family on Friday, November 22, 2019 in Family Hospice at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. Born July 29, 1977 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Chutes) Patriarco. A paralegal, Gina was extremely family oriented and is survived by her husband Timothy M. Kucsmas; her children Tylor Kucsmas at home and Alyssa (Travis) Moulayianis of North Huntingdon; her siblings Paula Patriarco of McKeesport and Daniel Patriarco, and his fiancée' Lynn Obusek, of Versailles; her nieces and nephews Michael Floris, Justin Olinsky, Nicole (Nate) Armstrong, Amber (Chris) Kasmarik, Brandon Patriarco, and his fiancée' Stephanie Young and Rocco; great-nieces and great-nephews; and also her dog Zoey.
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November 23, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
George J. Tomasic, Jr., 58, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at UPMC Mercy surrounded by his loving family and friends. George, who was known to most as Jim, was the beloved husband of Joan L. Baird Tomasic, and the father of Brandon J. Tomasic and his wife, Marissa and Megan J. Tomasic, whom he became a best friend, rock and supporter to. Born March 4, 1961 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George J. Tomasic, Sr. and Margaret Pavlisko Tomasic. He and Joan were married 30 years, meeting first as friends who rode bikes together, living four houses down in their North Versailles neighborhood. His family was his whole world and he would do anything for them. He was a skilled mechanic and if he didn’t know how to do something on a car or around the house he would learn. Over the years he restored and fixed several cars with his son, his pride being his 1964 Riviera. He was always willing to help people with their car problems, spending hours teaching his son new techniques at the garage they rented together. Around the house he was always working on something, redoing the basement on his own or building his kids a treehouse while they grew up. There was never a dull weekend growing up, with trips to the Science Center, museums and to Disney World, Nashville and to Indianapolis for the Indy 500. There was no one who enjoyed life as much as Jim, making the most out of each day. No matter what anybody needed or what they told him he was there for help and support. He became friends with almost anyone he came in contact with, and enjoyed joking around and debating about politics with his daughter. He filled any room with his personality when he walked in. Prior to his retirement he was a bus driver for Port Authority. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law Edwin Straley. Jim is survived by his sisters, Rose Mary Straley, Marlene Tomasic, Carol Hensler (Keith) and Margaret Kolin (Dennis), ; nieces Jennifer Ray, Sara Ray, Christine Straley, Jessica Hensler and Chelsea Charlesworth; nephews Dennis Kolin, Shawn Dixon and Andrew Charlesworth; sisters-in-law Janie Charlesworth (Don) and Sue Dixon and brother-in-law Jim Baird (Laurie), niece Lisa Baird (Patrick) and nephew Brian Baird (Lisa). Friends will be received Monday, Nov. 25 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, Irwin. A memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 9:30 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 308 2nd St, Irwin. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Stroke Association or the Wounded Warrior Project. www.shirleyfuneralhome@gmail.com
November 23, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Marie Truby Grantz, 92 of West Mifflin and a former Glassport resident of 47 years. Marie was born in Glassport May 13, 1927 to the late Frank C. and Elizabeth (Jenets) Truby. She was a 1945 graduate of Glassport High School. She retired after 21 years with Tygart Industries in payroll and accounting and stood her ground as her feisty self when questioned. Marie loved her garden of roses and tomatoes and her dark chocolate. As a member of the greatest generation she was very patriotic and would fly her flag for every holiday. She was truly an amazing women. Reunited in heaven, at last, are Marie Grantz and her beloved husband Bob. They had shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia L. Corey and son-in-law Daniel W. Corey. Her daughter was her best friend and became even closer after Bob’s passing. She is also survived by her loving nieces Joan (Jack) Jenkins; nephews John “Jack” (Susan) Truby and Richard “Rick” Truby; great nephews John Truby, Joshua Truby and Jeffrey Jenkins.
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November 22, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Harriet L. (Lynn) Fierst, 80, of Trafford, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Transitions Healthcare of North Huntingdon. Born in West Mifflin on July 31, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Kathleen (Galvin) Lynn. Mrs. Fierst was a member of the Norwin Christian Church of North Huntingdon. Beloved wife of Robert Fierst Sr., she is also survived by three sons, Floyd Argyle, Tracy Argyle and Joel Baxley; two daughters, Lisa Romanchak and Tonya Twigg; a brother Arthur Lynn; thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Mrs. Fierst was also preceded in death by a son Kelly Argyle. two brothers, Blaine and George Lynn and four sisters, Elsie Mae Holmes, Barbara Miller, Lucille Egenlauf, and Kathleen Downes.
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November 22, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Gloria E. Rusnock, age 83, of Dravosburg, died November 14, 2019, at home. Born April 21, 1936, in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Wilson) Judy and the wife of the late Paul J. Rusnock.
Gloria retired from the former Office Lounge Restaurant. In her earlier years, she worked at the former Seban's China Shop of Christy Park. Gloria enjoyed reading and listening to music. 
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November 22, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary "Betty" Duffy, age 82 of Irwin, passed away on Thursday, November 21 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg. daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth Ryan Meininger. Betty was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 2013. She is survived by her son Robert Duffy ( Carol), 2 daughters, Janet Lewandowski (Bruce), Maureen Murphy (Roger) 8 grandchildren, Jennie Shulikov (Paul) and Ryan Loutsenhizer (Kirsten), Lauren, Robert and Aiden Duffy, Shannon, Kristen and Melissa Murphy; 2 great-grandchildren, Jayden and Amelia and a brother James Meininger. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at Immaculate Conception Church Monday at 9:30 a.m. with Father Roniel Duenas officiating. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH Interment will follow in Braddock Catholic Cemetery, Braddock, PA. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Heartland Hospice and St. Anne Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heartland Hospice, Irwin, PA. Arrangements by James W. Shirley Funeral Home. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
