January 29, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Nicholas Stiliha, 97, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the VA hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida. He lived all of his life in Duquesne, PA. He was born in Duquesne, PA on February 18, 1922 and was the son of Stephen Stiliha and Mary Miklos Stiliha.
He graduated from Duquesne High School in 1940. He worked in various jobs before he served in the US Navy from 1941-1945 during World War II. He was involved in the bombing of Pearl Harbor during the war.
Upon being honorably discharged in 1945 from the US Navy, he began his career at Westinghouse Electric Corporation in East Pittsburgh, PA as a supervisor of tool and die department he also obtained his associate degree in engineering at Carnegie Mellon. He worked for over 40 years, retiring in 1985.
He was a member of the former St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Duquesne, PA. and the St. Elias Catholic Church in Munhall, PA He was involved in several organizations in his church and community. He loved to bowl and was involved in several bowling leagues besides going to Delaware beaches in the summer. He loved watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pitt, and Penn State play.
To send flowers to Nicholas' family, please visit our floral section.
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January 29, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ruth Ann Lapinsky, 75, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020. She was born September 20, 1944 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James and Ruth Marie (McMillan) Suncine. Ruth Ann was a member of the former Sacred Heart Church in McKeesport and was a retired Hairdresser.
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January 29, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Rolf Herbert Weber, 86, of North Huntingdon, formerly of South Hills, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was born May 16, 1933 in Wintersdorf, Germany, a son of the late Herbert and Dora Weber. Prior to his retirement, Rolf was an engineer for the steel industry and enjoyed hiking, camping, reading, and walking his dogs Dutch and Shadow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Helmut Weber, Juergen Weber, Stephan Weber; daughter, Marion Weber; sisters, Elfrieda and Annalise. He is survived by his loving wife, Margot Giera Weber; sister, Annarosa; grandchildren, Christopher Weber, Catherine Weber; and nephew, Karl Heinz Goettner. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place on Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA or the Wildlife Conservation Society in memory of Rolf. James W. Shirley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
January 29, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Louise Ann (Flaherty) Lamb, age 85 of Washington and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at HCR ManorCare in Peters Township. Born October 2, 1934 in Duquesne, she was a daughter of the late Edward Leo and Stella (Fleehr) Flaherty. She is survived by her children Laura (Jeff) Sayre of Washington and Kurt Lamb of McKeesport; grandchildren Kevan Lamb, Kimberly Lamb, and Cassie Betzler; great-grandchild Kendall Betzler; and nieces and nephews. All services for Louise are private at the request of the family.
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January 29, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Andrew "Rich" Belsick, 67, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was born February 27, 1952 in Belle Vernon and was the son of the late Andrew Edward and Olga Helen (Studnicki) Belsick. He was a man of strong faith and was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish (St. Patrick Worship Site) and was a member and Eucharistic Minister at the former St. Martin DePorres Church. He worked for 32 years as a welder for US Steel Irvin Works and loved his job. Rich was a Second Degree Knight of Columbus, a history buff, and loved westerns and his Polish heritage.
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January 28, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia Anne Gasda, 68, of Cumberland, RI, formerly of Elizabeth Township passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. She was born January 11, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John J. and Louise M. Barrick Gasda. She was born in McKeesport Hospital (one of the first babies born there), graduated from Duquesne High School, obtained her Bachelors and Masters of Education from Carlow College. She was a member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp. Patricia taught at St. Clare of Assisi School in Clairton and St. Sylvester School in Brentwood until she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She was a devoted daughter and sister and had taken care of both her mother and sister.
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January 28, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Dale Joseph Toth, 80, passed away peacefully in Apple Valley, CA on January 11, 2020.
Dale was born on August 23, 1939 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to his parents Joseph Toth and Rita Cullen-Toth. Upon graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force, and later worked in civil service, which took him around the world to countries like South Korea, South Africa, Iran, and the Seychelles, where he met his wife Dolores.
Dale and Dolores continued traveling the world and one year later, the couple celebrated the birth of their daughter Rita. They then moved to Saudi Arabia, where Dale was able to pursue his passion for diving in the crystalline waters of the Red Sea.
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January 28, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Leona B. Razny, age 98, of Cecil Twp., formerly of McKeesport, died January 27, 2020, at the home of her daughter, with whom she resided. Born January 6, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Barbara (Siedlarz) Wojdyla and the wife of the late Walter F. Razny.
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January 27, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lawrence J. "Larry" Cocozello, age 84 of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport. Born September 15, 1935 in Staten Island, NY, he was a son of the late James and Marie (Reskovac) Cocozello. A US Army Veteran, Larry was a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Parish in McKeesport and retired after 44 years as a sales manager at Sears in primarily McKeesport, but also Eastgate and Century III malls. He was a member of CFU Lodge #146 in Versailles and was a big animal lover and avid gardener and outdoorsman. Most importantly, Larry will be remembered as a loving son, brother, and uncle and great friend to many. He is survived by his sister Louise (the late Robert) Conway of McKeesport; his niece Monica (Richard) Koontz of Elizabethville; his great-nieces-and-nephew Richie, Maria, and Victoria Koontz; and also many cousins. Besides his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his nephew James "Jimmy" Conway.
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January 27, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Sandra R. (Santner) Gumbert, age 60, of North Versailles, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was born August 12, 1959 in McKeesport, a daughter of Joan Santner and the late Robert Santner. She attended Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles and worked of over 30 years before retiring as a nurse’s aide at personal care homes in the area like Autumn Ridge, Lincoln Court and Juniper Village. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her husband Lance C. Gumbert; brother Bob Santner; and sister Linda Santner. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons Nicholas (Ashley) Gumbert of West Newton, Nathan (Mary) Gumbert of East McKeesport and Neil Gumbert of East McKeesport; granddaughter Hana; and brother Jim (Whitney) Santner of East McKeesport.
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January 27, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Vickie J. Powell, 70, of Duquesne, daughter of the late Jean Neal, passed away on January 24, 2020 at home. Vickie was born on February 11, 1949 in Bolton, NC. She was a devoted wife to Charles Powell. She was a Nursing Assistant at UMPC McKeesport. As a member of Payne Chapel A.M.E, she served on the missionary and culinary ministries. She was preceded in death by her mother, son, Leroy Powell, and brothers; James and Jamont Neal.
Vickie is survived by her loving spouse of Charles Powell, son, Antwan C (Tamika) Demery of Hampton, VA; Laverne and Rhonda Demery of Duquesne, PA, Tevin, Ibn, Tre'Von and Geena Powell of Duquesne, PA; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; siblings Judy (Mark) Jones, Reverend Hazel (Vernon) Kelly, Kim Neal, Jeana (Kenneth) Bryant; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Services
Visitation
Monday
January 27, 2020
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Payne Chapel A.M.E.
601 Priscilla Ave.
Duquesne, PA 15110
Funeral Service
Tuesday
January 28, 2020
11:00 AM
Payne Chapel A.M.E.
601 Priscilla Ave.
Duquesne, PA 15110
January 27, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Timothy Chavis, 56, son of Nancy Chavis and the late James Chavis, Sr. was born on July 9, 1963, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He passed away on January 19, 2020, in Erie, PA. He was preceded in death by father, James Chavis, Sr. and brother Toni Chavis.
Tim or Timmy, as he was affectionately known, played Varsity football and graduated from McKeesport High School in 1981. He enlisted in the United States Army. He was very Industrious & worked many trades throughout Mckeesport/Pittsburgh/Erie, Pennsylvania area
Tim loved music, chess, checkers, sports & loved to help others. He loved his family & his family loved him. When in town, Tim attended Kingdom Come Ministries in Clairton, Pa.
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January 27, 2020 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Harry E. Harper, 83 of Elizabeth, died Jan. 27, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife Yvonne M. (McConeghy) Harper; children; grandchildren and a sister. He was a member of the Glassport American Legion. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
January 27, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Donna Jean King, 82, of Glassport passed away at Southwestern nursing home on Sunday, January 26, 2020 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on June 18, 1937 in Glassport to the late Eugene and Claire Bowen Iley. Donna was the loving wife of 42 years to the late Charles E. King. Donna is survived by daughters, Aimee (Neil) Fogarty of Wexford and Valerie (Jack) Beauchamp of Glassport, and a son, Charles “Greg” (Karen) King of Lincoln Boro. She is also survived by three sisters, Carol (Carl) Lawson of AZ; Lois Price of FL; Sandy (James) Letham of NY; and six grandchildren, CJ and Beth King, Sean and Kelan Fogarty, Zachary and Nathan Beauchamp. Donna was a member of St. John’s Lutheran church formerly located in Glassport. She loved dancing to Tom Jones with her beloved husband Charles as well as ceramics, crocheting and cards. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Southwestern Nursing home for their care and compassion. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave., Glassport, PA 15045. The family will be having a wake at The Carriage Inn, on Lovedale Road in Elizabeth on Wednesday, January, 29
th from 6pm – 8pm. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Round Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at
www.finneyfuneralhome.com
January 27, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
June C. Cuffin age 89, of West Mifflin, on January 27, 2020 at Locust Grove Personal Care Home. Born in McKeesport on March 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig “Louis” & Isabel (Crawford) Dannenhauer. She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne where she belonged to the former Confraternity of Christian Mothers & Guild. In addition, she was a former member of the West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens & the former Duquesne Senior Citizens Fellowship Club. Beloved wife of the late Henry Cuffin, she was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Rose (late John) Ely, Francis Markle, Isabel (late Ray) Lineburg, Louis (late Elizabeth) Dannenhauer, Cecelia (late Paul) Bauman & Ernest Dannenhauer. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Donna (Bill) Howard, Dan (Arlette) Dannenhauer, Betty (Rick) Perkins, Jim Lineburg, Alicia Bauman & David Bauman; 9 Grand Nieces & Nephews; 12 Great Grand Nieces & Nephews; 1 Great Great Grand Nephew. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29, from 2-6 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 15110, 412-466-3300, where a blessing service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
