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Delores M. (Bartley) Kovac

September 10, 2020 |

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

Delores M. (Bartley) Kovac, 76, of Duquesne, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Born October 1, 1943, in New Alexandria, she was the daughter of the late Clarence D. and Neata Bartley. Mrs Kovac was an avid gardener and cook, and was a retired chef of the Pittsburgh Athletic Club in Pittsburgh. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael G. Kovac. She is survived by two sons, Stephen (Tracy Rushe Nock) and Michael (Tana) Kovac, two daughters, Tina-Louise (Nicholas) Ulakovic and Lisa Kovac, four brothers, Ivan (Bernadette) Bartley, Clarence David Bartley, James Bartley, and Rick (MaryKay) Bartley, two sisters, JoAnne Bartley and Rita Bartley, nine grandchildren, Matthew and Stephanie Ulakovic, Kara Kovac, Cole Kovac, Chloe Kovac, Dylan Kovac, Bailey Kovac, Marshall Nock, and Mitchell Nock, nieces, nephews and her four-legged feline Sassypants.

 
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Joseph “Joe” Botti

September 09, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Joseph “Joe” Botti, 70, of North Versailles Twp., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. A son of the late William “Sarge” Botti, and late Maria (Cerrati) Botti.

Beloved husband of 46 years to Lynne (nee Barnes) Botti of North Versailles. Loving father of Joe (Shelly) Botti and Michelle (Justin) Marton. Loving brother of Ralph (Cookie) Botti, brother in law of Lawrence Barnes. Adoring grandfather of Jillian, Lauren, Lexie, Jackson.

 
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Anthony “Tony” Joseph Ferrante

September 09, 2020 |

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

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Ferrante, 61, of White Oak, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born October 22, 1958 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Charles "Blit" and JoAnn (Bastow) Ferrante. Tony was a Automobile Salesman. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Ferrante, brother, Steve (Lisa) Ferrante of Shamong, NJ, sister, Karen (George William) Haas of Emmaus,  nieces, a nephew, aunts, uncles, and cousins. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Florence “Flo” Speidel

September 09, 2020 |

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

Florence “Flo” Speidel, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020, 11 days after the passing of her beloved husband of nearly 70 years, Bill. Born Florence Kathryn Delo on November 12, 1929 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Monroe M. Delo and Freda (Blend) Delo. Left to cherish her legacy is her sister, Ethel (Delo) Harris of Erie and her children Carol (James) Anderson of Mechanicsburg, William D. (Barbara) Speidel, III of Butler and David (Barbara) Speidel of South Fayette; 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Flo graduated from East McKeesport High School in 1947 where she was in the Girls’ and Mixed Chorus, Tri-Hi-Y, Art Club, Junior Play and the Decorating Committee. After High School, she took evening business classes at Carnegie Mellon and Robert Morris and was an Administrative Assistant in the Executive Office of Pittsburgh Plate Glass until she met and married the love of her life, Bill.

 
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Bryan R. Myers

September 09, 2020 |

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

Bryan R. Myers, age 70, of Port Vue, died on September 8, 2020. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on July 8, 1950, and is the son of the late Robert and Ruth Gorman Myers, and the husband of Pamela Hetherington Myers.

 
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Barbara S. Robertson

September 09, 2020 |

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

Barbara S. Robertson, age 71, of McKeesport, died September 6, 2020.  Born January 19, 1949, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Delmar and Margaret (Anderson) Stone and the wife of the late Dave Robertson.

Barb was currently a school bus driver for the Norwin School District, where she worked for the last twenty years. She was family-oriented and always enjoyed sharing meals and celebrating the Holidays with her family. Barb loved traveling and celebrating birthdays in Ocean City, MD with her girlfriends.

 
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Michael A. Czapor

September 08, 2020 |

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

Michael A. Czapor, 72, of Monroeville, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at home. He was born April 24, 1948 in McKeesport, the son of the late Stanley Walter and Margaret Leona (Kachur) Czapor. He was a graduate of Slippery Rock College and retired from U.S. Steel, Clairton Works. He was an Army veteran and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, (St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wilmerding). In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sons Daniel Anthony and David Anthony Czapor and a brother in law. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Patricia A. (Onorato) Czapor; a brother in law; sisters in law; numerous nieces, nephews,cousins, and many friends; and his beloved cat Shady.

 
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Christopher Andrew Lacey

September 07, 2020 |

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

Christopher Andrew Lacey, age 37, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was a truck driver with Waste Management in Forward Twp. and enjoyed riding quads, hanging with friends and drinking beer. Born December 12, 1982 in Upper St. Clair, he was a son of William C. (Nancy) Lacey of Elizabeth Twp. and Marlene A. (Lakovic) Lacey of Elizabeth. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Bryan Caulkett of Herminie; sister, Nancy Ann Lacey of McClellandtown; also, an aunt and cousins. He was predeceased by grandparents, Andrew "Lucky" and Minnie Lakovic, and Clyde and Wilma Lacey.

 
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Anna Mae Triglia

September 07, 2020 |

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

Anna Mae Triglia, age 89 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in HCR ManorCare - Whitehall.  Born August 31, 1931 in Stockdale, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Verna (Sapko) Lutes.  Anna Mae was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Sons of Columbus Santa Maria Council #3, and the AARP, all of Clairton.  Besides her parents, Anna Mae was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Triglia, who passed away in 1991, and siblings William and Robert Lutes and Betty DiBiase.  She is survived by nieces and nephews. 

 
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Robert "Robbie" J. Dingeldein

September 07, 2020 |

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

Robert "Robbie" J. Dingeldein, 30, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian.  He was born August 3, 1990 in Pittsburgh, a son of Robert and Leslie (DeFalco) Dingeldein.  Robbie was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of 2008  where he played soccer.  He was a machinist for Kiczan Manufacturing and enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes and spending time outdoors with his sons.  He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, David DeFalco; and paternal grandfather, Roy Dingeldein.

 
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Dennis J. Gribschaw

September 07, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Dennis J. Gribschaw, 65 of Glassport, died Sept. 5, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He is the son of the late Albert C. and Mary E. (Dzvonik) Gribschaw.  He is survived by his beloved wife Jamie (Wible) Gribschaw; daughter Breanna (Michael) McFarland; sons Brian Gribschaw and Jordan Simko; siblings Sister Donna M. Gribschaw, Albert M. Gribschaw, Ronald (Joan) Gribschaw and Christine A. (Patrick) McCarthy; step siblings Rudy (Sara) Arn, Stephen (Kim) Arn and Mary (Frank) Haught; dog Sissy and Granddog Remi; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Joshua B. Driscoll

September 05, 2020 |

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

Joshua B. Driscoll, age 34, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was a 2009 graduate of Penn State University with a bachelors degree in statistics. He loved golfing, playing cards, fishing and was a sports fanatic. Born April 14, 1986 in McKeesport, he was a son of Raymond P. Driscoll of New Mark, VA and Cynthia (Stewart) Driscoll of Elizabeth Twp. In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers, Jason (Larissa) Driscoll of Herminie and Justin (Caitlin) Driscoll of Rostraver Twp; also, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

 
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Savoy Jimi "Slick" Brown

September 05, 2020 |

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

Savoy Jimi "Slick" Brown, age 19 of Duquesne, died on September 3, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA. on September 3, 2001. Savoy is the son of George E. Brown Jr. and Melonie V. Bradley.

 
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JoAnn S. Robbins

September 05, 2020 |

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

JoAnn S. Robbins, age 92, of North Versailles, died September 3, 2020, at UPMC Mercy. Born December 22, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Martha (Vought) Robley and the wife of the late Dr. Joseph L. Robbins, II.

 
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Anna E. (Bodnar) Denne

September 05, 2020 |

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

Anna E. (Bodnar) Denne age 95, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on September 4, 2020 at St. Anne Home, Greensburg.  Born in Duquesne on September 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Steve & Mary (Kalinak) Bodnar.  She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish-St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak and a former member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne where she was the former past president and treasurer of their Confraternity of Christian Mothers & Guild, a past money counter and church volunteer.  She was also a past volunteer at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, past volunteer at St. Joseph Library and was an avid reader. She was the beloved wife of the late Clarence P. “Gunner” Denne; mother of Mary Ann (Charles) Vincenzini of White Oak, Patricia (Paul) Felentzer of North Huntingdon, and Ronald (Carol) Denne of West Mifflin; grandmother of Jason Felentzer, Brian Felentzer, Theresa (Brian) Evans, Michelle (Tim) Taylor, Amy (Brian) Hartz, Eric (Ashley) Denne, Kristin (John) Tallent, Lindsey (Josh) McCullough and the late Justin Denne; great grandmother of Nathan & Elizabeth Hartz, Matthew & Zachary Taylor, Noah & Mason Felentzer, Katelyn & Madelyn Evans, Mia & Madison Denne and Kara Tallent.  She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Mary Madaras, Thomas Pollak, Steve Bodnar, Nicholas Bodnar, John Bodnar and Andrew Bodnar.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Angela Merici Church on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., with the Rev. Kevin Dominik officiating, assisted by Deacon Dale DiSantos.  Everyone Please Meet at Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Mifflin. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne Home, 685 Angela Dr., Greensburg, PA 15601. Arrangements by MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne. 412-466-3300