July 05, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
William S. Kuharski, age 75, of East McKeesport, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born February 9, 1944 in McKeesport, a son of the late Stanley and Jennie (Lenart) Kuharski. He was a long time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport. He was an Army veteran that went onto become the President of the Society of St. Vincent DePaul and was very proud of the 25 years that he spent as a member of the Society helping the needs of others in the Pittsburgh area. He is survived by his Uncle Edward (Toni) Lenart of Brentwood; and many cousins.
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July 05, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
BettyJo Reeder, age 64, of McKeesport, died of natural causes on July 2, 2019, at home. Born November 16, 1954, in Dravosburg, she was the daughter of the late Larry Baylis Reeder and Mary V. Reeder and the life partner and soul mate of Thomas Ramsey.
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July 05, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William Donald Link, age 75, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on November 26, 1943 and is the son of the late Wilmer and Ruth Considine Link. He was employed as a taxi driver in Denver, Colorado for many years eventually retiring back in McKeesport. He enjoyed reading and trivia pursuit. He was very knowledgeable and knew the lyrics to many songs.
He is survived by children, Patrick Henry Link of Castle Rock, Colorado and Penny Leigh (Toby) Hoenshell of Parker, Colorado; grandchild Baleigh Kai Hoenshell; siblings, Richard John (Marlene) Link of California, Pennsylvania, Nancy Ruth Zmugg of Denver, Colorado, Thomas Martin (Nancy) Link of Mt. Lebanon, Mary Lou (Louis) Mazure of Fayetteville, Georgia, Kathryn Ann (Stephen) Petro of Kamiah, Idaho, Patricia Louise (Stephen) Foster of Baldwin; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, 1 great-great niece and 1 great-great nephew.
Services were held at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177). To share a memory or condolence, visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
July 05, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Leonard A. Storch, age 85, of McKeesport, died July 2, 2019, at Concordia of Monroeville. Born November 6, 1933, in North Versailles, he was the son of Frank and Margaret (Wolf) Storch.
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July 04, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ruth A. Paliscak, 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was born March 1, 1937 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Stephen and Julia Kapisak. Ruth was a member of St. Agnes Parish and enjoyed working crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Kapisak; sisters, Rose (Frank) Modrak and Mary (Frank) Opieloski. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, George Paliscak; sons, David Paliscak and his wife, Sally, Daniel Paliscak and Christopher Paliscak, and his wife, Jennifer; daughter, Julie Puhl and her husband, Michael; sister, Patricia Race and her husband Ted; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church with Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice officiating. Interment will be private in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Emma's Monastery, Greensburg, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
July 03, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Matthew Alan Fiore, age 47, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. A machinist for Vangura Tool Inc. in Clairton, he was a family man who enjoyed music, cooking, hunting, and the outdoors.
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July 02, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Karen Louise Boes, 63, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was born March 8, 1956 in Johnstown, daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Daley) Miller. Karen was a graduate of Richland High School and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking and oil painting and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a fan of Ellen DeGeneres and had the opportunity to attend the show in December of 2011 with her daughter Christy. Karen was known for her generosity and gave to many charities. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her grandparents, Francis and Laura Daley; and sister, Judith Drosjack. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Richard Boes; sons, Mike Boes and his wife, Tracey, Nick Boesand his girlfriend Erica; daughter, Christy Mowerand her parnter Brenda; brother, Robert Miller and his wife, Denise; and grandchildren, Abigail, Bailey, Sandra, Tristan and Mason. There will be no visitation as per Karen's wishes. The family will hold a private memorial service on the ocean to celebrate Karen's life. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in memory of Karen. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
July 02, 2019 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Thomas (Tommy) Joseph Mawritz, age 60, of Port Vue, PA formerly of Glassport, PA passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Born on September 11, 1958 in McKeesport, PA he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Campayno) Mawritz.
Tommy was a graduate of South Allegheny High School. He was a pre-press manager at Comprint Inc in Gaithersburg, MD. After spending 19 years in the Washington, DC area, Tommy returned home. Soon he became involved in coaching youth football with the South Allegheny Youth Football Association. He loved coaching and was recognized with the Pittsburgh Steelers MVP Award for his commitment to the Association and the players despite his many health issues. In addition, the Tom Mawritz Extra Effort Award was created by the Association and is given each year to the player who never quits trying. Tommy was also an avid Pitt fan and will be missed by all who knew him.
Tommy was preceded in death by his beloved brother Dr. Kenneth J Mawritz Sr. He is survived by his sister Nancy (Mawritz) George and her husband Joseph of Germantown, MD; sister-in-law Natalie (Shadwick) Mawritz of Collegeville, PA; nephews Kenneth Mawritz Jr. and his wife Mary of Havertown, PA, Jason George of Rockville, MD, Brendan George of New York City, NY, niece Holly L. Mawritz and her husband Jonathan Goodroad of Glenside PA; and his five grandnephews and niece Logan, Liam, Lucas, Levi and Madeleine.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at Wojciechowski Funeral Home 640 Vermont Ave. Glassport, PA on Saturday July 20, 2019 from Noon to 1:30 pm, at which time a funeral blessing will be held. Burial will be held privately. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway 14th floor, New York, NY 10004.
July 02, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary T. Schmidt, age 93, of Trafford, formerly of Christy Park, died June 30, 2019, at Transitions Healthcare of North Huntingdon. Born May 27, 1926, in Dravosburg, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Redding) Stinson and the wife of the late Harry D. Schmidt.
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July 01, 2019 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Hilda Janelle Brown, 82, of Boston, Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She was born in Ninety Six, South Carolina, on January 2, 1937, a daughter to the late Robert and Alma (Stribling) Hall.
She was a loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be forever loved and missed.
She is survived by her three sons, Daniel E., David J., and Donald T., of Boston; two daughters, Debbie (Anthony) Mattie of Glassport and Dana (Michael) Younge of Elizabeth Twp.; proud Gram of her six grandchildren, Ernie Raymer, Michael, Marissa and Max Younge and Morgan and Maxine Mattie; three great-grandchildren, Sophia, Olivia and Greyson; and her three sisters, Miriam Third, Mary Nichols, and Norma Jean (John) McLemore.
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July 01, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ann "Anna" Loizes, 98, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born August 23, 1920 in Steubenville, OH, and was the daughter of the late Stelios and Steliane (Yialouris) Bournos. She was the wife of the late James N. Loizes, Sr, who was the former Chief of Police in McKeesport. She was a member of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of White Oak and was a Sunday School Teacher and member of St. Markella Plilotochos Society. She was also a Sunshine Girl, that visited the homebound and hospitalized patients. Ann received the St. Photios Award for her dedicated service to her parish. During WWII when all the men went to war, she worked at Weirton Steel as a "Rosie the Riveter".
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July 01, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Pauline Theresa Canzonieri, 90, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born January 11, 1929 in Donora and was the daughter of the late John L. and Mary (Dudas) Sutyak. She was the wife of the late Serafino Albert Canzonieri who passed away October 22, 1985. Pauline had worked for her late father at the former Sutyak Tailor and Furrier Shop in Donora and was also a bookkeeper for several area car dealerships.
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July 01, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Adrienne Ann Kapisak of Greensburg, formerly of Port Vue and White Oak, died Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born in McKeesport, PA on June 25, 1943 and is the daughter of the late John and Anna Pribish Kapisak. She is survived by cousins and friends.
She graduated from McKeesport Hight School, Class of 1961, the Indiana University of PA with a BS in Ed., and received her M.Ed. from the University of Pittsburgh. Adrienne pursued further education during her teaching career though National Science Foundation grants at various schools throughout the United States.
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July 01, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Elizabeth "Libby" R. Capozzi, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born February 7, 1930 in Herminie, a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Irvin) Medley. Prior to her retirement in 1993, Elizabeth was the office manager for Hussman Corporation. After her retirement she ran her son's business, Capozzi Transport and was a member of St. Agnes Parish, North Huntingdon. Libby was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who was always there for her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Capozzi; and her daughter, Karen Winter. She is survived by her son, Michael Capozzi and his fiancee, Terri Emory; granddaughters, Angela (C.J.) Hines, Georgeanna (Steve) McCloskey; great-grandchildren, Hayden and Canyon Hines, Kara (Donavin) Gray, Jonathan Capozzi, Anthony and Taylor McCloskey. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church with Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice officiating. Entombment will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Circleville Vol. Fire Department. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
July 01, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mary I. “Marie” (Frydrych) Plecenik, 96, of East McKeesport, died Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born May 19, 1923 in South Wilmerding, a daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Dlugosz) Frydrych and was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Stephen C. Plecenik and brothers Blanchard, Edward, Henry, and Chester Frydrych. Marie was an employee of Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding from the early 1940’s until she married her husband in 1949. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and was an avid bowler with her husband at Great Valley Lanes. She was very proud of her Polish heritage. Surviving are her children Marian (Art) Belotti and Mark Plecenik; her grandchildren Christina (Marty) Moyer and Annette (Nathan) Suwalski; three great grandchildren Breanna and Dylan Suwalski and Levi Moyer; also nieces and nephews.
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