Peter A. Ranich
May 24, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sr. M. Anne Angelcyk, SDR
May 24, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sister M. Anne Angelcyk, SDR
“My lover speaks; he says to me, “Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one and come!” Song of Songs 2:10
In the afternoon of Friday, May 23, 2025—on what began as an “ordinary” day—our Divine Redeemer came to gently bring Sister Anne to her heavenly home. She was 84 years old and a Sister of the Divine Redeemer for 65 years. As vibrant and productive as Sister Anne’s life had been, her last years were marked by a slow physical decline from Parkinson’s disease. By God’s loving Providence, that very morning our chaplain, Father Edwin Wichman, anointed Sister.
When it appeared that Sister was dying, the Sisters, several of her nurses and close friends, gathered in her Infirmary bedroom to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet, the Rosary, special prayers for the dying...and sing hymns to Jesus and the Blessed Mother. Sister was also being prayed for by others beyond the Motherhouse: family, friends, “The Rock of the Redeemer”…
Sr. Anne, the daughter of Anna (Booley) and Edward Walter Angelcyk, was born November 26, 1940 in West Newton, PA, and baptized at Holy Family Church. She had one brother and two sisters.
While browsing through a friend’s Divine Redeemer Academy yearbook, the then Kathleen, liked what she saw and decided to attend the Academy. Then, in February of her senior year, she entered the Community as a postulant. Her First Profession of Vows was on August 15, 1960, and her Final Profession was in 1965.
Sr. Anne received a Bachelor of Science degree from Duquesne University, majoring in education and minoring in business education. She then received a Master of Arts degree in business education from the Catholic University of America.
Sister taught at St. Bartholomew in Penn Hills; the former Bishop Boyle High School in Homestead; Sacred Heart High School in E. Liberty; Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport; and Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio, Diocese of Cleveland.
Sr. Anne embraced every change of assignment in a spirit of Obedience and trust, and with a positive attitude. One such move was to our hospital in S. St. Paul, Minnesota, where she was the superior of her religious community there and also secretary to the Director of Nursing.
Later, when the need arose, and after receiving certification as a Personal Care Home Administrator in 1989, she was named assistant administrator—and later administrator—of our Villa St. Teresa Assisted Living Home in Darby, near Philadelphia, serving there for 17 years.
Throughout her life, Sr. Anne found effective and practical ways of bringing needed help to others.
For a time, Sister served as a council member for the American Province of the Congregation.
As Sister’s own mother advanced in years and needed help, Sister assumed the responsibility and privilege of caring for her for 9 years—the last 2 years at our Motherhouse.
Inspired by her mother and grandmother, Sr. Anne sewed many quilts, the Amish doing the final quilting stitch. She donated one of her quilts to Holy Family (her home parish) to help with replacing their roof.
A cause dear to Sister’s heart was promoting Vocations to Religious Life and Priesthood—and to our own
Community. She served for several years on the Greensburg Religious Vocation Council. She said, “I love what I am doing. I love being a Sister…I really believe that Religious Life is going to blossom again.”
Early each morning, Sr. Anne could be found praying in the quiet of the Motherhouse chapel where she received the spiritual energy to meet the day ahead.
In her spare time, Sister enjoyed quilting, horseback riding, and gardening.
Sr. Anne is survived by her fellow Sisters of the Divine Redeemer, her sisters Paulette (Gary) Klun and Betsy Fanala. Also, many cousins, nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and one great grand niece, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Angelcyk.
William "Bill" Howard Gonder
May 23, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William "Bill" Howard Gonder, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at The Palms at O'Neil Personal Care Home on Thursday May 22, 2025. He was born June 18, 1937 in Chalfont Borough and was the son of the late Maron Gonder and Sylvia Lewis. He attended Turtle Creek High School and the University of Pittsburgh for a year. He was an Engineering Draftsman at Fahringer, McCarty and Gray for 21 years until his retirement in 2003.
He was also a proud US Army Veteran who served our country and was stationed in Korea for a year during his service time.
William was also involved in the East Suburban Friendship Club, Norwin Area Meals on Wheels and he enjoyed playing the lottery, golfing, lifting weights, dining out and happy hours with his favorite drink, martinis, in his younger years. He enjoyed dancing with his beloved best friend, Carol Boros of 23 years. Their friendship blossomed into travel time together and many memories with Carol and her children, Sean Boros of North Versailles Township and Alicia Boros (James LaFosse) of El Paso, TX. He was very dedicated to feeding and caring for feral cats and was involved in TNR with the assistance of Donna Petrill of Community Angel Network throughout the years. He enjoyed watching war movies, western movies, Name that Tune, Golf and Football. Also napping in his favorite recliner with his rescued Tuxedo cat, Sylvester Kitty in his cat bed beside him.
Patricia A. Gould
May 23, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia A. Gould, age 77 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born August 20, 1947 in Boston, MA, she was a member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church and preceded in death by her parents and also her beloved husband of 51 years, Eugene W. Gould, who passed away on February 21, 2023. Patricia is survived by her children John (Stephanie) Gould of Monessen, Theresa (Tim) Skelly of Fayetteville, NC, Stephanie (Jonathan) Pollock of McKeesport, and Frank Gould of McKeesport; her eleven grandchildren; her three great-grandchildren; her brothers Edward. James, and Michael; and also nieces and nephews.
Melva Dandrea
May 23, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Melva Dandrea, age 95 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born November 16, 1929, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Vojnovich) Evkovich. A devout and active member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, Melva worked at both Gimbel's and Kaufmann's Department Stores. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Gene J. Dandrea, and her daughter, Sharon Young. Melva is survived by her children, Jody (Ronald) Kotun of Tierra Verde, FL and Gene David (Abby) Dandrea of Murrysville; her grandchildren Kellie Lewis, Nicholas (Danielle) Lewis, Richard (Alyssa) Young, Frank and Matthew Young, Mario Dandrea, Carrie (Craig) Caterino, and Andrew (Katie) Rodriguez; her great-grandchildren Sheldon and Schyler Chancio, Lucas Lewis, Lilly, Lia, and Zachary Holtzman, McKinley and Richard (III) Young, and Harper, Carson, Theo, and Jordan Rodriguez.
Kevin J. Hopkins
May 22, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Kevin J. Hopkins, 67 of Glassport, died suddenly on May 21, 2025. He is the husband of the late Cheryl (Marcus) Hopkins. He is the son of the late John "Jack" and Corrine (Tomedolsky) Hopkins. He is survived by his sons Jonathan (Akiko Aoki) Hopkins, Jeffrey Hopkins, Jarred Hopkins; daughter Kimberly Hopkins and brother Martin Hopkins. Kevin retired from US Steel as a Crane Operator at Irvin Works, owned Hopkins Excavating & Concrete, and handled facilities maintenance at St. Joachim & Anne Parish where he was also a member. He attended the Croatian club for weekly Bingo, his day ran on Dunkin and daily car washes. He was a jack-of-all-trades, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need and couldn't sit still for a moment. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. From 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Tues., May 27, 2025, 10:00 am at St. Eugene Church. Entombment following Lebanon Church Cemetery.
Charlene A. (Potts) Pavlik
May 22, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jack R. McCombs
May 22, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jack R. McCombs, age 96, of Monongahela, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at South Hills Post Acute in Bethel Park. An army veteran of World War II, he retired as a brakeman for McKeesport Connecting Railroad and attended the former Elizabeth Wesleyan Church. Born October 31, 1928, in Dravosburg, he was a son of the late Frank and Mae (Carter) McCombs and husband of the late Carolyn M. (Booth) McCombs. He is survived by his daughter, Janae (James) Potter of Hamlet, IN; three grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sue Dell, and siblings, Lloyd, Roy, Ralph, Vance, Ethel, Grace, Margaret and Lila. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for the loving care and friendship they showed us and our dad. No visitation or services are planned. Burial will be Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10 a.m. in Round Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Kimberly Pape
May 22, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Kimberly Pape, age 67, of West Mifflin, died at home on May 15, 2025. Born August 31, 1957, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Betty (Miller) Pape.
She is survived by a son, Zachary Buchleitner; grandchildren, Cassidy and Ethan; brother, Frank (Michele Lewis) Pape; and close friend, Cal Collins.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Justin Pape, and sister, Rae Ann Szarmach.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Charles Danforth, Supervisor
Carolyn N. Le
May 22, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Carolyn N. Le, age 68, of Clairton, and formerly of Anaheim Hills, CA, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at home. Born October 21, 1956 in Saigon, Vietnam, she was the daughter of the late Le Kien and the late Boi Dhi Doi. Carolyn worked as a Nurse for many years and was a member of the Vietnamese Baptist Church in Clairton. She is survived by her husband Chuck T. Le; sons Johnny and Jimmy Le, both of Clairton; her siblings Hung (Arlene Huynh) Le, Tri Le, Bin (Rob Fleming) Le, Duc (Thu) Le, and Trung (Trang) Le; and also nieces and nephews.
Kathy Eileen Ulbrich
May 21, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Kathy Eileen Ulbrich, 69, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born May 10, 1956. She was the daughter of the late John and Stella Ulbrich. Kathy was a 1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and went on to attend Theil College, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She was a resident of Houston, Texas for over 40 years where she taught secondary education for over 25 years and retired at age 56. She traveled throughout Europe and the U.S. She loved the beaches.
Pamela R. Smolnicky
May 21, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Pamela R. Smolnicky, 78, of Glassport, died May 20, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Claude and Virginia Mello. She is survived by her sisters Sandy (William) Sitko and Claudia Kelly; niece Sandy Main, with whom she resided; great nephew Woodrow (Casey Smith) Main; also nieces, nephews and a great great nephew. Pamela was the owner/operator of the former White Oak Bowl. Funeral arrangements by the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
John J. Stilwell
May 20, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
John J. Stilwell, age 64, of Elizabeth, died May 18, 2025, at Forbes Hospital. Born February 28, 1961, in Monroeville, he was the son of the late John and Eilzabeth Stilwell and is the significant other of Paula Beisler. John was a gentle spirit who found joy in simple pleasures, often sharing moments of laughter and warmth with family and friends. He had a unique ability to connect with all living beings, demonstrating an extraordinary affection towards his feline companions: Peanuts, Charlie, Midnight, and Snowy Stilwell.
Glen Dale Forsythe, Sr.
May 20, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Glen Dale Forsythe, Sr., age 80, of McKeesport, died at home on May 18, 2025. Born May 9, 1945, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Grover and Ruth (Mains) Forsythe and husband of the late Diana (Suncine) Forsythe.
Marjorie Ann “Marge” Richel Deliman
May 19, 2025 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Marjorie Ann “Marge” Richel Deliman, 76 of Glassport, passed away on Sunday May 18th, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in McKeesport on June 23rd, 1948 to the late James and Katherine Tkatch Richel. She was the loving wife of 41 years to the late Andrew Paul “Buddy” Deliman. Marjorie is survived by her children Tom Deliman, Bob (Amy) Deliman, David (Brandy) Deliman, and Brian (Kelly) Deliman, her brother James Richel, her grandchildren Breeanna, Robert, Seth, Hailey, Thomas, Tyler, Cody, Katie Beth, and Zachary, her great-grandchildren Joey, Colby, and Ellis, her treasured niece Christina, as well as many other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Andrew Deliman. She was a lifetime member of the Glassport Ladies Aux CHC #1. Marjorie loved listening to music, showing off her dance moves, going to family sports events, and spending time with her grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. There will be a private visitation for immediate family, to be followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
