June 03, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Helen A. (Suchta) Gambal, 98, formerly of Duquesne and Dravosburg, died peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Riverside Care Center, McKeesport. Born in Duquesne on April 11, 1921, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Turcik) Suchta. Mrs. Gambal was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin and a retired housekeeper for Jefferson Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gambal and the loving mother of Donald (Grace) Gambal of Cleveland, Ohio and the late Thomas Gambal. She is also survived by a sister, Pauline Perhac of Duquesne. In addition to her parents, husband and son she was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Andrew and George Suchta, and three sisters, Mary Karafa, Anna Karafa, and Virginia Skoczylas.
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June 03, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward Eugene Handley, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. He was born February 7, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Howard E. and Dorothy (Hollis) Handley. He was the husband of the late Eileen Francis (Mangan) Handley who passed away August 28, 2006. Edward worked for the former US Steel National Tube Works and was a Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
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June 02, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Pearl "Stanko" Stankiewicz, age 95, of North Versailles, formerly of McKeesport, died June 1, 2019, at home. Born April 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Julia (Kuttles) Brooks and the wife of the late Edward (Stanko) Stankiewicz, Sr.
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June 01, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Samuel M. Homa, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. He was born June 5, 1938 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Samuel and Matilda (Hatalovich) Homa. He was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, the Clairton American Legion, FOP, and Stephen Bayard Lodge # 526 F & AM in Elizabeth. He was a US Army Veteran and was a retired Supervisor for Hercules Corp. in West Elizabeth.
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June 01, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
LaVon J. Estochin, age 88, of McKeesport, formerly of West Mifflin, died May 31, 2019, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born April 30, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Mary E. (Bachelor) Campbell.
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June 01, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lois A. Teamann, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at her home. She was born April 27, 1943 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Ernest and Marcella (Bour) Reichert. Prior to her retirement, Lois was a registered nurse for Mercy Behavioral Health. She was a Third Order Carmelite and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed walking her dog Padme, quilting and reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Reichert; and sister, Marion Wargo. She is survived by her son, Shawn Teamann and his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Deborah Teamann; brother, Richard Reichert and his wife, Julie; and sister, Margaret Schockling. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
May 31, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Christine L. (Stolinski) Henderson, 65, of Irwin, passed away May 29, 2019, in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. She was born October 7, 1953 in McKeesport, a daughter of Paul P. Stolinski of North Huntingdon and the late Anna (Diamond) Stolinski. She is survived by her husband of over 40 years Kenneth M. Henderson; her son Matthew D. Henderson; a brother Paul Michael Stolinski and his wife Christine Castner of North Huntingdon; also nieces and nephews.
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May 31, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Sandra Silverio, age 92, of McKeesport, died May 30, 2019, at Senior Care Plaza of McKeesport. Born June 2, 1926, in Calabria, Italy, she was the daughter of the late John and Vittoria (Romeo) Musolino and the wife of the late Rudolph N. Silverio for 55 years.
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May 31, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Doris Williams Cochenour, age 81, of Patterson Hill, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Townview Health and Rehabilitation in Canonsburg. A former employee of Big Boys in Monongahela, she worked with her husband, Robert, in his endeavors as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Mon Valley Red Hatters.
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May 30, 2019 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
John Allen Ferrero, known by many as “Punky”, “Jumping Johnny” or “Fruit”, 63, a life-long resident of Clairton, passed away at home on Wednesday May 29th, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on August 18, 1955 to the late John C Ferrero and the surviving Dolores Tortorice Ferrero of Clairton. He is survived by his daughters; Tiara (Juan Butler) Snyder of McKeesport and Jessica (Skylar Brown) Ferrero of Clairton, grandchildren; Josiah, Kai, Taier, Skylar, Carter and Rylan, brothers; Gary Ferrero of South-side, Pittsburgh and David Ferrero of Clairton and sister Francine Ferrero of Las Vegas, NV. John was preceded in death by his father, John “Punky” Ferrero. John through the years was self-employed. He owned and ran Ferrero’s Beer Distributer in Large, PA, and later in life enjoyed running the Coal Valley Produce stand. He was a man that loved his family, his friends and all of the customers that gave him a reason to be in business over the years. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday June 4th from 3-7 at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will immediately follow visitation. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made directly to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
May 30, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Guy M. Snyder Jr., age 84, of East McKeesport, passed away May 27, 2019. He was born October 19, 1934 in Mt. Union, a son of the late Guy and Helen Snyder. He worked for many years as a factory worker and enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and singing in a barber shop quartet in Circleville. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Robert Snyder. He is survived by his sister-in-law Patricia Snyder; nephews Robert Snyder Jr, Eugene (Ronda Price) Snyder, and Laurence (Teresa) Snyder; and niece Veronica (Mark Linville) Snyder.
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May 30, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Dolores Jean (Elm) Hite, age 79, of North Versailles, formerly of Liberty Boro, passed away Tuesday May 28, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 13, 1939 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Raymond and Hilda Elm. She was a member of the Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles and worked in the cafeteria at East Allegheny High School. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband Leonard Quiggle; son Timothy Quiggle; and brother James McNelis. She is survived by her husband of over 34 years Robert Hite; sons Leonard (Cindy), Gary (Teri), Randy (Connie) and Todd (Michelle) Quiggle; she was the adored Grandma of Jodi (David) Leitzell, Lenny Quiggle, Devon Quiggle, Krista (Meagan) Quiggle, Kaitlin (Chris) Matessa, Virginia Quiggle, Kristal (Derek) Johnson, Cara Quiggle, Todd Quiggle, Alyssa (Tyler) Ruhl, Timothy (Amber) Quiggle and Patrick Quiggle; great grandchildren Savannah, David, Alexa, Bryson, Ryder, Claire, Mason, Mariah, Alexander, Giovanna; brothers William (Dolly) Elm and Wesley McNelis; Sister Sandy McLaughlin; sister-in-law Lois Armstrong; and nieces and nephews.
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May 30, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Stephen V. Gribschaw, 92, passed away May 29, 2019. He was born in Glassport, Allegheny County, PA on December 23, 1926 to the late John and Anna Novotniak Gribschaw of Glassport, PA. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Theresa Josephine Walczak Gribschaw, his brothers and sisters: Ernest Gribschaw, Albert Gribschaw, Andrew Gribschaw, John Gribschaw, Marie Danko, and Cecilia Maher, by his daughter Ann Marie Fiore Soltis, and his grandchildren, Beth Ann Gribschaw and Stephen Michael Gribschaw. Stephen is survived by his children, Stephen Gribschaw, Teresa Day, Gregory Gribschaw, Mary K. Traud, and Stanley Gribschaw, his sister and brother: Celine “Alberta” Christensen, and Raymond Gribschaw. In addition, he leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Stephen was an active member of Queen of the Rosary Catholic Church in Glassport, PA. He participated in the Holy Name Society, the Counter group and was considered one of the favorite bingo callers. He was a member of the Greek Catholic Union Lodge 500, the Knights of Columbus Post 4210, the American Legion Post 443, and the United Steelworkers Local of America Union 1407 serving as a committeeman, treasurer, trustee and recording secretary. He was also a bingo caller at the American Legion Post 443 in Glassport. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations at the US Naval Ship Repair Facility at Subic Bay in the Philippines, serving as Yeoman for the Base Commander. He was a member of the Subic Bay Association WWII Navy Veterans. Stephen loved to travel and enjoyed traveling with Theresa, visiting all fifty states in the U.S. Stephen was a hardworking man and supported his wife and children. Stephen worked at the United States Glass company and the Copperweld BiMetallics Division in Glassport until the plant shut down in 1983. Stephen was an active participant in the Ginkgo Evaluation of Memory Study (GEMS) and other studies at the University of Pittsburgh. He was a wonderful storyteller and loved to share jokes and anecdotes with everyone. He is greatly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Queen of the Rosary Church in Glassport PA on Tuesday, June 4th at 10am. Visitation will be held at Wojciechowski’s Funeral Home in Glassport on Monday, June 3rd from 2-4 and 6-8. His final resting place will be at Corpus Christi Cemetery in Port Vue, PA. In lieu of flowers, please send Memorial Donations to Queen of the Rosary parish in Glassport, PA.
May 29, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Janet L. Pritts, age 61 of Irwin, died May 29, 2019 at Transitions Health Care, North Huntingdon. She was born May 19, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Janet Lee Butler Finerfrock. Janet enjoyed cooking, decorating her home, walks in the woods, nature and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Butler. She is survived by her beloved husband, James Pritts, three daughters, Janine Pritts, Jodi Pritts, Jamie Cornell (Chris), one brother, James Finerfrock, one sister, Karen Johnson (Willis) grandchildren, Brian, Bradley,Brittany, Alana Fidei, Andrew Boardman, Krista and Brodi Cornell. A memorial service will be held by her family at a future date. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
May 29, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Henry William Greenawald, 71, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019. He was born October 26, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Henry Frank and Margaret Eileen (Kelly) Greenawald. Henry was a partner with Greenawald Brothers, and was retired from US Steel. He was a member of the Central Fire Co. the Buena Vista Fire Co Social Club, and the National Pike Steam-Gas-Horse Association. He was a former Assistant Fire Chief for the Collinsburg Fire Co.
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