Wendy Sue (Roney) Greager
October 07, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Wendy Sue (Roney) Greager, 53, of White Oak, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2020 in McKeesport Hospital.
Hyacinth "Tootsie" P. Michalski
October 07, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Hyacinth "Tootsie" P. Michalski, 86, of Glassport died Oct. 7, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Leo and Cecelia (Pryzwarthy) Michalski. She is survived by her niece Renee (Tim) Zecchini; great nephew Anthony (Samantha) Zecchini; great niece Kristin (David) Hockenbroch; great great nephews Luca Zecchini and Ayden Hockenbroch; also other nieces. Tootsie was a retired registered nurse for Braddock Hospital and was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Fri. from 6 to 8. A funeral blessing will be held Sat. at 10:00 am in the funeral home with Father Wojcicki.
Andrew C. Yavorski
October 07, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Andrew C. Yavorski, 70, died Oct. 6, 2020. He is the son of the late Andrew and Helen Yavorski. Andrew is survived by his son Michael Yavorski; grandchildren Annistazia and Michael, Jr.; girlfriend Deborah Wright and brothers John and William Yavorski. Andrew was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Glassport. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
Dr. M. Bernard Keisler
October 06, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Dr. M. Bernard Keisler, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday October 3, 2020. He was born May 12, 1927 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Max and Olga (Hepps) Keisler and was also preceded in death by his wife Marilyn A. (Weiss) Keisler and a brother Morton Keisler.
Dr. Keisler was a retired optometrist having his own practice in Irwin for many years and then semi-retiring and joining Irwin Eye Care until full retirement from optometry. At the age of 50 he received his master’s in public administration and served on the Bureau of Mediation for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
He served as a Pennsylvania independent arbitrator in his final years. He was a veteran of WWII serving with the U.S. Navy, a member of Gemilas Chesed Congregation, McKeesport, a former member of Norwin School District Board of Directors, a member of Shidle Lodge No. 601, F. & A.M., Irwin, a longtime member of the Irwin Lions Club, and a longtime voting poll worker.
Martha “Marty” Smith Nagy
October 06, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Martha “Marty” Smith Nagy, 93, of Bethel Park, formerly of Elrama, passed away on Monday, October 5th, 2020 at Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park. She was born in Coal Bluff, PA on February 23, 1927, to the late Victor and Margaret Sasovits Smith. She was the loving wife of the late John E. Nagy. Martha is survived by her sons, Terry (Marlene) Nagy, of Davie, FL, and James (Laura) Nagy, of Jefferson Hills, brother Paul (Dolores) Smith, of Finleyville, grandchildren; Jim, Matt, Kimmy, and Terra, and great-grandchildren; Autumn, Faith, Johnny, Lacey, Lukas, Sebastian, Rylin, Reagan and Ryan. In addition to her husband and parents, Martha was preceded in death by her grandson, T.J., and great-grandson, Christian. She was a member of the Boat Club in Elizabeth, enjoyed nature, walking, was a lover of animals, enjoyed feeding deer, and enjoyed gardening. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, c/o in memory of Martha Nagy, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
Richard McKennly Jones
October 06, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Richard McKennly Jones, 58, of Duquesne, passed away on September 30, 2020. He was the beloved son of Roberta Jones-Nichols and the late Richard Jones, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Katina James.
Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Roberta Jones-Nichols; two sons, Richard and Davon Jones of McKeesport; one grandson, Brandon Jones; sister, Jewel Jamison of West Mifflin; brother, Glenn James of McKeesport; extended family and friends.
Sheri Lynn Williams
October 05, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Sheri Lynn Williams, 51 of Elizabeth passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 19, 1969 to the late Larry and Diane Barca Williams. She is survived by her daughter Jessica K. Buckery of Elizabeth, and brother, Jerry (Darlene) Williams of Pymatuning, and pets Midnight, Boots, Ivy, JiJi, Sugie, Panda, and Missy. Sheri is preceded in death by her parents Larry and Diane Williams. She was a member of the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Company. Sheri was a diehard Steelers fan and liked to support the Penguins as well. She enjoyed spending time with the people she loved and was often the center of the conversation. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Mary T. (Venturini) Smith
October 05, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary T. (Venturini) Smith, age 70 of Liberty Borough, passed away at home on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born April 3, 1950 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Pio and Virginia (Banchig) Venturini. A former employee of the County of Allegheny, Mary was a member of St. Eugene's Church in Liberty Borough. In her spare time, Mary loved animals -- especially her dog Buttons -- spending time and the mountains, and collecting cookbooks. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Arleigh E. Smith, who passed away June 30, 2017, and her brothers Gino and Raymond Venturini. Mary is survived by her brother Ciro (Irene) Venturini of White Oak and many nieces and nephews.
Gary Andrew Sostaric
October 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Gary A. Sostaric, 62, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at home. He was born October 4, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Andrew J. and Marie (Dorazio) Sostaric.
Justin A. Sensenich
October 04, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sr. M. Celine Rachwal
October 04, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sr. Mary Celine Rachwal, age 89 of the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport. Born January 19, 1931 in Niebocko, Poland, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Kopczk) Rachwal. A Professed Sister of the Divine Redeemer for 68 years, Sr. Celine received her BSE in elementary education and business education from Duquesne University, her MA in Administration and Secondary Education from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and her Magistrere in French Language and Civilization from the Sorbonne, Paris. She worked as a high school French teacher for many years and served as treasurer for the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer. In her spare time, Sr. Celine loved to garden, was an excellent seamstress, and enjoyed crocheting. Sr. Celine is survived by her Sisters of the Divine Redeemer; her sister-in-law Ruth Rachwal; her nieces Valerie (Robert) Bolhouse, Diana (Gary) Skalski, Jenny (Walter) Jominy, and Cyndi (Philip) Roberge; and many grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Helen Coll and Sr. M. Adrienne Rachwal, S.D.R. and her brother Matthew Rachwal.
Marjorie (Kincaid) Gensler
October 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Wilma Youhouse Rasco
October 03, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Aunt Wilma will be lovingly remembered, by all who knew her, as a kind, easily pleased and appreciative person and she will be missed by all. Visitation will take place at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, on Monday, October 5, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. and Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 10-10:30 a.m. followed by a Blessing Service at 10:30 a.m.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish or the charity of one’s choice. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation will be limited to 25 people in the funeral home at one time and masks must be worn
Marguerite M. (Snyder) Oeler
October 03, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Marguerite M. (Snyder) Oeler age 94, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on October 2, 2020, at Paramount Senior Living in Bethel Park. Born on May 14, 1926, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Anna (Andres) Snyder. She was a former employee of U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works, where she worked as a stenographer, a member of St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, and a lifetime member of the former St. Joseph Christian Mothers & Guild. She enjoyed crocheting and baking and was lovingly called the “operations manager” of the entire Oeler family. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Thomas A. Oeler, she is survived by children Marguerite Jean “Peggy” (Thomas) Smith of West Mifflin, Thomas Paul (Crystal) Oeler of Spotsylvania, VA, Karl G. (Cindy) Oeler of Tampa, FL, Yvonne L. (Gary Foore) Ryder of West Mifflin, John Daniel (Patricia) Oeler of Elizabeth and Matthew Leo (Lisa) Oeler of Jefferson Hills; 29 Grandchildren; 30 Great Grandchildren and Nieces & Nephews. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters Virginia Beveridge, Ruth A. Oxford, Elizabeth Jean “Betty Jean” Judy, Anna Marie Donaldson, Regis B. Snyder, Bernadette Zabelsky, Kenneth L. Snyder and Leo W. Snyder. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin, with the Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Private family burial will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Blind & Visual Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, 1816 Locust St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219, www.BVRSPittsburgh.org Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation will be limited to 25 people in the funeral home at one time and masks must be 
Carol Louise Bollinger (Cochran)
October 03, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Carol Louise Bollinger (Cochran) passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 72 in Woodhaven Care Center. She was born October 24, 1947 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Alvin and Jeanine Bonosky Cochran. She is preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Prunty (Cochran). She is survived by her children, Jennifer Fidei, Matthew Bollinger, and Amanda Frischkorn her grandchildren, Genevieve and Emily Fidei. Bailey Chunik, Alana and Cameron Frischkorn, former husband Craig Bollinger. Brothers Robert and Richard Cochran and sister Connie Matisic. Carol was the most loving, caring, compassionate, funny woman you could have met.
