October 15, 2018 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
James R. "Jim" Matthias, 83, of Duquesne died Friday, October 12, 2018, in UPMC Presbyterian. Born in McKeesport, November 29, 1934, he was the son of the Late George and Mary (Uhrine) Matthias. Mr. Matthias was a faithful member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, The Parish Men's Club, Knights of Columbus Council 4210, and the IBEW Local 29. He was a retired employee of the Duquesne Light Company and a humble servant of the Church, serving as a Eucharistic Minister for many years, and a U.S. Army Veteran.
Beloved husband of the Late Ann Ragan Matthias. He is survived by four sons, Robert (Diane), James (Sandy), Michael (Tracey) and William Matthias; a brother, George Matthias and a sister, Geraldine Vennebush; Seven Grandchildren, and many Nieces and Nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in Death by a brother William.
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October 14, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Paul W. Biles, age 76, of Elrama, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a mechanic for Servi-Sel Inc. in Bethel Park. He was a member of Elrama Volunteer Fire Company and the Elrama Sportsmen's Club.
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October 13, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Gertrude M. Smola, 96, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born August 11, 1922 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late Wilmer C. and Mary (Filtz) Auckerman. Gertrude was a member of The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Church Women's Group, Cereal Heights Homemakers and card club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Smola; son, Paul Smola; brothers, Raymond and Russell Auckerman, sister, Eleanor Vargo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Tuesday 11 a.m-1 p.m. A funeral service will take place on 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Irwin Union Cemetery.
October 13, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John Fekete, 75, of Westmoreland City, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at Transitions Healthcare. He was born March 25, 1943 in Jersey City, NJ, a son of the late John and Mary Dzurka Fekete. Prior to his retirement, John was a machinist for Fulmer Company, a veteran of the US Army, having served during Vietnam War, and a member of St. Stephen's Byzantine Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Judith A. Churley Fekete; sons, Steven Fekete, Robert Fekete and his wife, Susan, Christopher Fekete and his wife, Jamie; sister, Mary Walley and her husband, Dick; grandchildren, Brice, Reese, Michael, Sarah and Julie; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and a great great-nephew.
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October 12, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary L Kunicky, age 95, of Liberty Borough, died Octobert 11, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. Born April 7, 1923, in Erie, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Carmella (Fedei) Riazzi and the wife of the late John H. Kunicky.
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October 12, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
William J. Lodor, age 66, of McKeesport, died October 11, 2018. He was born April 2, 1952, in McKeesport.
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October 12, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rose Marie (Fejes) Manning, 75, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home. She was born October 20, 1942 in McKeesport to the late Bert and Annette (Michalski) Fejes. She was the wife of the late Edward M. Manning, who passed away January 20, 2015. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth and worked in administration at CCAC for many years. She is survived by her son, Michael E. Manning of Delray Beach, Fl, grandsons, Seth Manning of Delray Beach, Fl and Nathaniel and Shane Bryner, both of Bethel Park, as well as nieces and nephews.
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October 12, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ray David Critchfield, 73, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. He was born in Uniontown on November 26, 1944 to the late Harry G. and Drusilla (Phillips) Critchfield. Ray was a US Army Veteran and attended Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church. He worked for the former US Steel Christy Park Works and also worked for Alva M. Squibb Company. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Charlene L. (Sedlar) Moore Critchfield, sons, David R. (Cindy) Critchfield of Lamont Furnace and Charles E. Moore of Jefferson Hills, daughters, Denise Renee (Greg) Garner of Mount Pleasant, Carla (Dr. Larry) Tentor of Ashland, VA, and Barbara (Kirk) Moore of Brooklyn, NY, grandchildren, Maitlyn, Ryan, Jessica, Jordan, Molly, Morgan, Meredith and Zachery, sister, Barbara Lee Salitrik of Hopwood, nieces, Martha, and Druann, and nephews, David, Bill, Matt and Eric.
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October 12, 2018 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Elizabeth E. “Liz” Tedesco , 70, of McKeesport, died Thursday, October 11, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport, April 20, 1948, she was the daughter of the late David and Vivian L. Paulson Parker. A graduate of McKeesport High School and the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing, she was a member of the McKeesport Hospital Nurses Alumni Association. Liz was a registered nurse and served as a nursing supervisor at UPMC McKeesport. She is survived by her husband, retired McKeesport Police Chief Alfred J. Tedesco, daughter, Jodi (Ray) Templer of Penn Hills, son, A.J. (Louise) Tedesco of McKeesport, grandchildren, Caitlyn and Owen Templer, sisters, Jill (Jamie) Holtzman of White Oak and Kathy Kampman of Sebring, FL, also by her family dogs, Max and Benji, and her grand dog Oden. She was preceded in death by her sister, Karen Parker. Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 1-5 PM. A service will be held in the funeral home during the visitation at 4:30 PM with the Rev. Jay Mitlo officiating. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society or to the White Oak Animal Safe Haven.
October 11, 2018 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Arleen M. (Vereb) Bottesch, 73, of Duquesne, died peacefully at home, on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Born in Duquesne, May 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the John Peter and Mary (Pastor) Vereb. Mrs. Bottesch was a retired employee of the admissions department of UPMC Shadyside. She is survived by her loving children; James (Leslie) Bottesch, Robyn (Pamela DeGuffroy) Bottesch, and Jamie (Charles Stemler) Bottesch; six grandchildren, Kasi (Stefan), Allison, Ethan, Morgan, Riley, and Naia; and a sister, Barbara Vereb.
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October 11, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Alex Hutsko Jr., 78, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born August 6, 1940 in McKeesport, a son of the late Alex and Mildred (Musulin) Hutsko. Prior to his retirement, Alex was a field engineer for Peoples Natural Gas, a veteran of the US Navy having served during the Vietnam War, and a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1958. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, an antique car enthusiast, and enjoyed going to car shows. He is survived by his sons, Matt Hutsko and his wife, Marisa, and Russell Hutsko; brother, Charles Hutsko and his wife, Paula; sister, Dorothy Ikach; and grandsons, Alex and Eric. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Agnes Church with Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice officiating. Burial to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
October 11, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Lois Hindman, age 73, of Pitcairn, died October 10, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born April 18, 1945, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William John and Florence (Rout) Keller.
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October 11, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Vezzani, age 81 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away in his home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Born September 10, 1937 in Blythedale, he was a son of the late Edward and Martha (Machek) Vezzani. A former pipe inspector at US Steel's National Tube Works in McKeesport who also worked as a school bus driver and at Vista Metals, Richard was a Vietnam War Veteran of the US Marine Corps and a member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Twp. With a quick wit and quick to make friends, Richard will be remembered by his family as the most kind-hearted and easy-going man they ever knew.
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October 11, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Edward Russel Aikins, age 58, of Avonmore, died Monday, October 8, 2018. He was born in Latrobe on October 20, 1959 and is the son of the late James E. and May Mertz Aikins. He was employed through and also a member of the Local Union 66 Operating Engineers as a heavy equipment operating engineer. His favorite past time was working on and riding his many motorcycles. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Ben Quirk) Aikins of McKeesport; brothers, Jim (Karen) Aikins of Niles, Ohio, Terry (Sheri) Aikins of Roseville, Michigan, Rick (Cat) Aikins of Salina, PA; sisters, Jean (Art) Anthony of Delmont, PA, Sherrie Aikins-Silvis (Jim Silvis) of Emmett, Michigan, Sue Carmel-Aikins of Lancaster, PA; mother of his daughter, Barb Young of Avonmore; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and girlfriend, Wendy Caster.
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October 10, 2018 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Richard C. Colclaser, 62, of Wilson, died Oct. 10, 2018. He is the son of the late David and Doris (French) Colclaser. He is survived by his daughter Melissa; lifelong companion Robin Payo; brothers David Colclaser, Danny (Clara) Colclaser, Duane (Jacqueline) Colclaser and Eugene (Heather) Colclaser; sister Beth Ann (Joseph) Walsh; also many nieces, nephews and dear friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. Memorial contributions may be made directly to Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 640 Vermont Ave., Glassport Pa 15045 to help with the cost of the funeral.
