Elizabeth Smoot

February 22, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Elizabeth Smoot, age 88, of McKeesport, died February 17, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center. Born February 7, 1931, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Bodnar) Popovich and the wife of the late James Smoot.

Evangeline "Vangie" Demetria Troianos

February 21, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Evangeline "Vangie" Demetria Troianos, age 87, of White Oak, died February 21, 2019, at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born October 26, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew P. and Julia (Leriotis) Jakomas and the wife of Achilles "Archie" Troianos, for 61 years of marriage.

Katherine A. Clay

February 21, 2019 |

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

Katherine A. Clay, age 94, of McKeesport, died February 21, 2019. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 8, 1924 to the late Matthew and Margaret Lucy Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late William F. Clay and her daughter, the late Margaret Mary “Maggie” Clay. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish for many years and was a retired intake coordinator from Mon Yough Community Mental Health Services of McKeesport. She enjoyed going to the gym every day, but she loved spending time with her family more.

She is survived by her sons; W. Matthew “Matt” (Donna) Clay of Greensburg, Michael (Lori) Clay of White Oak, and Robert (Margaret) Clay of West Mifflin; grandchildren; William Russin (Vivian) Clay, Katherine Jean (Phillip) Horrell, Rick Blose, Jacy Keenan, Tara (Eric Castaneda) Clay, Lindsay Nicole Clay, and Natalie Ann (Robert) Adams; great grandchildren, Phillip, Alex, Daniela, Cruz, Vada, and Nolan.

Friends and family will be received at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177) on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday 10 am at Corpus Christi Parish, 2515 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132. Burial will follow. To share a memory or condolence visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

Paul A. Lees Sr.

February 21, 2019 |

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

Paul A. Lees Sr., 88, of Monroeville, died Monday February 18, 2019. He was born May 31, 1930 in Braddock, a son of the late James and Victoria (Shirer) Lees and was also preceded in death by his wife Audrey Mae (Hill) Lees on September 18, 2018, and a brother James Lees Jr. Paul was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired business officer manager for AT&T. He was a member of Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, Monroeville, where he served as a church trustee and was active with the Men’s Association. He was also a member of Shidle Lodge No. 601, F&AM, Irwin, and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his sons Paul A. Lees Jr and his wife Joan F. of Monroeville and Bryce M. Lees of Wilkins Township; his granddaughter Kira Ann Lees; also nieces and nephews.

Debra A. Bertoty

February 20, 2019 |

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

Debra A. Bertoty, 46, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born October 4, 1972 in McKeesport and was the daughter of John G. and Sandra (Shaffer) Bertoty of White Oak. She was a 1990 graduate of McKeesport Area High School and attended Penn State McKeesport and California University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary and Mentally and Physically Handicapped Education. Debra was employed 23 years as a special education teacher in McKeesport Area School District where she was a second through fifth grade learning support teacher at George Washington, Cornell, and Centennial Elementary Schools and, most recently, at Francis McClure Intermediate School where she was the third, fourth and fifth grade life skills teacher.

Helen M. Kerekes

February 20, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Helen M. Kerekes, age 94, of McKeesport, died February 19, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center. Born August 10, 1924, in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Kunick) Filipowski and the wife of the late Ernest Kerekes.

Patricia A. Bell

February 20, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Patricia A. Bell, age 43, of McKeesport, died February 15, 2019 at her home. Born February 24, 1975 in Danville, IL, she was the daughter of John Wilson and Diane Bell and the life partner of Tyrone Longstreet.

Stella Kerecman

February 20, 2019 |

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

Stella (Duda) Kerecman, age 89, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at home. She was a retired waitress and cook at 7 Springs Golf Course in Elizabeth and a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton. Born December 17, 1929 in Forward Twp., she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Miller) Duda and wife of the late Joseph Kerecman. She is survived by daughters, Mary Jo (Robert) Simon of Pittsburgh and Anna Marie (Pete) Thomas Jr. of McMurray; and grandchildren, Olivia (Kevin) Yealy of Bethel Park and Nicholas Thomas of McMurray. Visitation and services were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Jean (Martin) Dewey

February 20, 2019 |

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

On December 2, 1933, she was born in McKeesport, PA to Agnes and James Martin. Married for 55 years to husband, Jerry, who preceded her in death in 2012, they moved between Pittsburgh, PA; Fairmont, WV; and Toledo, OH - raising their four girls (Bobbi Case, Nancy Grice, Jeri Lee Edwards, Robyn Card) and one boy (Marty Dewey) - before settling in Virginia Beach in 1979. While in Pittsburgh, she held several administrative jobs. Following in her mother's footsteps, she was drawn to the medical field. She worked in hospitals in Toledo and Virginia Beach, spending 24 years at Virginia Beach General, and 6 more years at Sentara before retiring. 

Edith L. Davis

February 20, 2019 |

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

Edith L. Davis, age 80, of North Huntingdon, died February 19, 2019, at home. Born September 8, 1938, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Louise (Lamb) Wakefield and the wife of the late Neal E. Davis, for over 50 years.

Carol Ann Devlin

February 19, 2019 |

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

Florence E. Roche

February 19, 2019 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Florence E. Roche, 95, of Lincoln Borough died Feb. 18, 2019.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Staiger and beloved wife of the late James Roche.  Florence is survived by her son James (Karen) Roche of Cranberry Twp.; daughter Karen (Gerry) Saylor of South Park; daughter-in-law Paula Roche of Arnold, MD; grandchildren Kelly (George) Miteff, Eric (Kristin) Roche,  Scott (Amy) Roche, Dana (Robert) Stolze, Maureen (James) Nassau, Katelyn (Larry) Vogel and Christopher (Anna Zigmond) Saylor; sisters Ruth McGill of Pittsburgh and Dorothy Mae Dinzeo of Monroeville; aslo 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son John Roche. Florence was a member of St. Mark's Parish.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. from 2-4 and 6-8 and Fri. from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Sat. 12:30 pm at St. Mark's Parich, Liberty Borough.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.

Margaret Piskor

February 19, 2019 |

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

Margaret Piskor, age 91, of McKeesport, died February 18, 2019. Born April 15, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Lelak) Tomko and the wife of the late Andrew Lenart.

Peggy M. Tomco

February 19, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Peggy M. Tomco, age 72, of Elizabeth, formerly of Port Vue, died February 18, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 5, 1947, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Dolores (Hunter) Tomco Tucker.

Donna Rae Emery

February 19, 2019 |

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

Donna Rae Emery, age 75, of Perry Twp., passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Country Care Manor. She was a retired crane operator for U.S. Steel, National Tube Works in McKeesport. Born October 9, 1943 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Violet Cavanaugh (Goslicky) Hall. She is survived by her son, Richard Eugene (Rachel) Emery of Dawson; granddaughter, Roberta Jane (Tim) Hunyady of Brownsville; grandson, Richard Edwin Emery of Banning; and great-grandchildren, Axel Hunyady and Liam Emery. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 2 PM until the time of funeral service at 4 PM with Pastor Jason Woods officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.