June 10, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Gerald "Jerry" Kapolka age 70, of West Mifflin, on May 26, 2019. He was born March 17, 1949 in McKeesport, and died at home. He was a son of the late John and Mary (Yanichko) Kapolka. Jerry worked in Hotel Accounting. He was a member of Christ, The Light of the World Parish. He enjoyed golfing and was an outstanding athlete in his youth, and was a long-time caretaker for his mother and brother. He was a brother of the late Ronald J. Kapolka and the Marjorie Bishoff. He is survived by his caretaker and beloved friend, Dr. Andrew (Karen) Giran of Elizabeth. There will be no visitation. Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m. At St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLIEFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquense. 412-466-3300
June 10, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
June 09, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Jane F. Parknavy, 92, of White Oak, PA passed away June 7, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center, Monroeville, PA. Born May 4, 1927, in Port Vue, PA, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Victoria Dominick Waskowitz. Jane was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and adoring husband of 70 years, Joseph R. Parknavy who recently passed away May 23, 2019, and brother John V. Waskowitz of Port Vue, PA.
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June 08, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
John W Rybar, age 65, of McKeesport, died June 6, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 4, 1954, he was the son of John and Sarah (Plopi) Rybar.
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June 07, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James M. Seman, age 74 of Elizabeth and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 in Jefferson Hospital. Born April 20, 1945 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Steve and Margaret (Havrilla) Seman. A self employed painter, James was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church. In his spare time, he loved to play cards with friends and make trips to the casino. He is survived by his long-time companion of 30 years Rose March; his children Beth Greathouse of Mims, FL, Karen Seman of Clairton, and Edward Kelly of Monroeville; his five grandchildren; his two great-grandchildren; his siblings Marge Sedor of Clairton, Steve Seman of Manassas, VA, and Daniel Seman of Baldwin; and also nieces and nephews.
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June 06, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Myles A. Bauman, 78, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. He was born February 8, 1941 in Gillette, Wyoming, son of the late Paul and Verna (Penkava) Bauman. Prior to his retirement, Myles was a mechanical engineer for Westinghouse Bettis. He enjoyed gardening and traveled all 50 states and internationally. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-grandson, Justin Roycroft; and brothers Richard and Francis Bauman. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 25 years, Rose Marie Roycroft Bauman; stepson, Robert Roycroft and his wife, Gretchen; stepdaughter, Michele Garufi; step-grandchildren, Anthony and Shawn Garufi and Jason Roycroft. Per Myles wishes, there will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
June 05, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Gloria M. (Tait) Cade, 92, of North Huntingdon, died Monday June 3, 2019. She was born May 11, 1927 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Charles and Mathilda F. (Kasparek) Tait and was also preceded in death by her husband John E. Cade Jr., a brother Charles Tait, and a sister Mary Jane Dingfelder. She was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict serving as a nurse and attaining the rank of Captain. She was certified as a registered nurse and had worked at Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. Gloria was a longtime active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, Larimer, the Larimer VFD Auxiliary, and the McKeesport Nurses Alumni. She is survived by her children Dr. John E. “Jack” Cade III and his wife Samantha and Patricia L. Young and her husband Chip; her grandchildren Caitlin C. Young and Robert (Tracy) Futon; also nieces and nephews.
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June 05, 2019 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Ciquann Eldavon Dudley, Jr., 17, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, in McKeesport.
He was born August 2, 2001, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Ciquann Dudley, Sr. and Ieesha Rajab; He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Brenda Dudley Murray.
He was a junior McKeesport Area High School and employed at Tillie’s Restaurant, McKeesport. Ciquan enjoyed playing basketball and PlayStation 4.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Ieesha Rajab and father and step-mother, Ciquann (Dana) Dudley, Sr both of McKeesport; siblings, Trequann Dudley, Dazhia Clark, Dominique Clark, Damier Clark, Devine Clark all of McKeesport; grandparents, Franshawn and Wayne Gordon of Daytona Beach, FL and Ivan Hale, Sr. of Philadelphia, PA, James McLean of McKeesport; great-grandparents, Edward, Sr. and Iris Dudley of McKeesport, Cheryl Phillips of Homewood, a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
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June 05, 2019 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
James W. Thompson, 72, of Brentwood formerly of West Mifflin, died Friday May 31, 2019. He is the son of the late Adam and Catherine (McWilliams) Thompson. He is survived by his daughter Megan Thompson; brother A. Russell (Nancy) Thompson; nephews Sean (Kris) Thompson and Brian (Adrienne) Thompson; and 4 great-nephews Adam, Alexander, Maxwell, and Gavin. James was a member of the St. Andrew's Society of Pittsburgh. A memorial service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Park on Saturday June 29th at 11am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, and St. Jude's.
June 05, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert Tracy Ziemke, age 93 of Versailles, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Born October 7, 1925 in Versailles, he was a son of the late Frank and Emma (Tracy) Ziemke. A 1943 graduate of McKeesport High School, Robert was a World War II Veteran of the US Army, serving in D Company, 254th Infantry Regiment, 63rd Infantry Division "Blood and Fire." Robert married the late Mary Lou (Feightner) Ziemke on January 15, 1947, and they stayed happily married for 57 years until her passing on February 15, 2004. He worked for US Steel's National Tube Works from 1947 to 1960 and Equitable Gas from 1960 to 1991, joining their Equitable Gas Retirees' Club.
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June 05, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert "Robby" Richard Sheasley, 39, of North Versailles, passed away, Monday, June 3, 2019. He was born December 29, 1979 in McKeesport and was the son of Lois A. (Krohe) Sheasley of North Versailles and the late Robert L. Sheasley. Robby worked for Green Valley Cleaners and was also a Scrapper. He was a member of the Swissvale Moose.
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June 05, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Gary Thomas Leffard, 65, of Liberty Boro, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019. He was born October 15, 1953 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William W. Leffard and the late Jean (Carroll) Leffard Santucci. Gary was a member of Mentor Road Bible Church in Forward Township where he was a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Choir member. He was also involved in Softball, Dart Ball and Bowling there. He was a Soccer Coach and Referee and enjoyed singing. He had worked for US Steel National Tube Works and Clairton Works, Louis-Grants, Inc, Channel 40 CTV, and Option Insulation.
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June 04, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
David Hubert Scott, age 67, of North Versailles, died Monday, June 3, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on July 8, 1951 and is the son of the late Hubert W. and Dorothy Emma Prezel Scott. He served in the Marines during the Vietnam war. He was a chef at Robert Morris University and at Parkhurst Dining in Pittsburgh.
He is survived by his wife, Holly McFarland Scott of McKeesport; sisters, Dorothy “Dolly” (Rich) Loughner of Greensburg, Pat (Bill) Rugh of N. Versailles, Evelyn (George) Velardo of Versailles, Janet Kostic of Madison; also beloved nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, (412 678 6177) on Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 3:00 until 8:00 pm. Services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kirk Albrecht officiating. Burial will follow. To share a memory or condolence, visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com
June 04, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Joan Dolores Brown, age 74, of McKeesport, died May 31, 2019, at home. Born May 2, 1945, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Bernum and Jean (Jenkins) Allen and the wife of the late Kenneth Blake Brown. Joan was a woman of faith and family. She enjoyed bingo, crocheting and working crossword puzzles. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
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June 04, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Kathleen (Rhodes) Rost, age 94 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Born June 25, 1924 in Kittanning, she was a daughter of the late George and Carolyn (Flaherty) Rhodes. A graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Kathleen also worked as a secretary for Rost Electric, her family's business. She was a devout member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. and kept her faith strong. In her spare time, Kathleen loved to play bridge and golf with her Y.C.C. Women's Golf League. She enjoyed travelling with her friends from N.E.C.A. and loved her family vacations to Stone Harbor, NJ and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL. Most importantly, she was a loving and devoted wife to William F. Rost, who passed away August 14, 1992.
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