September 29, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Macie L. Jackson, 103, of Clairton, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born September 22, 1920 in Ozark, Alabama and was the daughter of the late Sisero Rowe and the late Melissa Flowers. She was the wife of the late Judge Jackson Jr., who passed away November 11, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Avanalist "Sonny" (Paula) of Clairton, and Bruce (the late Edna) Jackson of Wilkinsburg, grandchildren, Autumn, Dwayne, Avanalist, Steve, Aqaveon, Adonia, Kelli, Kevin, and Raymond, host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, just welcomed a great-great-great grandchild, Temon Jr., and many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
September 29, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Mildred L. "Millie" McCombs, age 77, of West Mifflin, died September 25, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. Born February 24, 1946, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John Dirjen and Thelma Johnson Garcia and the significant other of Dave Petrillo.
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September 28, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty J. Santoline, age 89 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in St. Clair Hospital, Mt. Lebanon. Born January 30, 1934 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Angeline (Belcastro) Covelli. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the Sons of Columbus Santa Maria Council #4, Betty retired as a clerk for the City of Clairton Collections Department after a thirty year career.
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September 28, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia Ann Bilak, 85, of Elizabeth Township passed away in Lake City, FL., Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born March 1, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Spisak) Benich. She was the wife of 62 years to the late Michael Bilak, Jr., who passed away January 7, 2017. Pat was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Township. She was also a member of the former Holy Trinity Church in McKeesport where she was a Eucharist Minister and member of the Christian Mothers. She had worked for the former J.C. Penney Company Catalog at Thrift Drug in Olympia Shopping Center and had previously worked for Tube City Beer Distributing Co., McKeesport. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (John) Shaver of Prospect, KY., Kathy Weis of Forward Township, Janice (Jerry) Padrta of Lake City, FL., and Barbara (Robert) Engle of California, PA, son, Tim (Kathy) Bilak of Elizabeth, grandchildren, Sarah Wilson, Steven Liesinger, Craig Liesinger, Nikki Racer, Kory Bilak, Kayla Bilak, Jonathan Bonnett, Jerry Padrta, Jenna Padrta, Hanna Engle and 6 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many beloved neices and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bob Weis.
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September 28, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Warren J. Dowling, 93, of West Mifflin, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born February 17, 1930 in Braddock and was the son of the late William C. and Mabel (Jones) Dowling. Warren was a retired Lab Technician at the former US Steel Research Lab in Monroeville. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War.
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September 27, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert H. Blasko, 91 of North Huntingdon died September 27, 2023 at his home. He was born April 3, 1932 in Bradenville, Pa, a son of the late Andrew and Helen Blasko. Prior to his retirement, he was employed at Elliot Company as a Tool & Die Maker. He was a member of St, Agnes Church where in sang in the choir, He enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas, George and Andrew Blasko. He is survived by his wife Marcella Jugan Blasko, son Robert D. Blasko, daughter Debra Mainiero (Richard), and Diane Blasko one grandchild Daniel. Two brothers Charles (Pat) and Byron (Pat) Blasko. Friends will be received on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 2-6 pm at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at a time to be announced at St. Agnes Church with interment to follow at South Versailles Cemetery, Coulter. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
September 27, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Judith Ann (Bodnar) Ondechek, age 78, of White Oak, formerly of Buena Vista, died September 24, 2023, at Canterbury Place. Born July 7, 1945, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Florence (Gomba) Bodnar. Judith graduated from McKeesport Area High School in 1963. She retired from UPMC McKeesport and Jefferson Hospital, where she worked as a Nurses Aide. She volunteered at Sonshine Kitchen in McKeesport and was a member of Teamsters Local 205 and Local 926. Judith enjoyed yard sales, bingo, and watching game shows. Judith is survived by a son, Michael Ondechek; daughter, Michelle Ondechek; grandchildren, Michay Walker, Raeleen Barncord, and Carolyn Walker; great-grandchildren, Emma Barncord, Ally Barncord, and Ava Carman; sister, Donna Caylor. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by siblings, Carol Robertson, Mickey Bodnar, and Johnny Bodnar. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor
September 27, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Kathleen"Kathi" M. Koelsch, age 72, of North Huntingdon, died September 24, 2023 at West Penn Hospital. Born November 26, 1950, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Thelma (Hauck) Roche and the wife of Wayne R. Koelsch.
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September 27, 2023 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Virginia M. Como, 98 of Liberty Borough, died Sept. 26, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Burke) Meisl and beloved wife of the late Arthur Como. Virginia is survived by her daughters Dee (Andrew) Golembiewski and Anita Lepley; daughter in law Sandi Como; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and her dear cat Precious. She was preceded in death by her sons Deacon Gerard Como and Mark Como; daughter Roseanne Slafka; grandchildren Kevin Golembiewski and Aaron Slafka; granddaughter in law Trish Como and brother Frank Meisl. Virginia was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish; past president of Christian Mothers of St. Cecilia's Church and a member of the Glassport Bowling League. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at St. Eugene Church with Father John Civille. Interment following at Round Hill Cemetery. We would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for the loving care they gave to our mom as well as her aide Brittany.
September 26, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Anna Mae Geracitano of Springboro, OH, formerly of Liberty Boro, died September 24, 2023, at Tapestry Senior Living. Born April 25, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Steve and Helen (Barco) Tokarsky and the wife of the late Ernest "Ernie" Geracitano.
Anna Mae grew up in the lower 10th ward of McKeesport. She graduated from McKeesport High School. Anna Mae retired after 18 years from McKeesport Hospital as a nurse aide. After retirement, she worked a part-time job at Glassport Thrift Center. She was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish and attended mass at the former St. Mark Church in Liberty Boro. Anna Mae enjoyed tending to her vegetable garden, taking special care of her house plants, and attending Red Hat Society events. In recent years, she found joy in painting by numbers kits, jigsaw puzzles, and playing bingo.
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September 26, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Lois Lorraine Gasky 95 of Port Vue, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, on February 13th, 1928 to the late Russell Joseph and Eleanor Rose (Haddie) Gardner. She was preceded in death by her husband Gustave Gasky, her brother Edgar Adams of McKeesport, her sister Ruth Woods of Florida and her grandson Rickey Ingram of Elizabeth. Lois is survived by her son Dean (Brenda) Gasky of Port Vue, and daughter Lynn Roberts of DeBary Florida, she leaves behind 8 grandchildren, Russ (Aimee) Gasky of Finley Ohio, Tom Gasky of Dravosburg, Becky Campano of Lincoln, Amy (Pat) Fonner of Liberty, Amanda Reynolds of Mississippi, Daniel (Ellissa) Bathe of Fairfield Ohio, Brian (Leah) Bathe of Lebanon Ohio, and Shonna (Shaun) Wilkerson of Quilcene Washington, 18 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Lois Was a housewife who had over 40 years volunteering at McKeesport Hospital which she loved. Her family was very proud of her service. She enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steeler Games and often cooked for the games. She also loved to travel and would never turn down an outing of any kind. She was an avid walker which she would walk 5 miles a day. Lois would always stop and say hello to everyone and tell us everywhere she walked and who she would see along the way. Lois was also an avid reader and made us laugh quite often. Her beautiful life will live on in the funny stories that will be told for many years and she will be missed dearly. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. In lieu of flowers the family requests Donations be made to the Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/contact/ Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
September 26, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Marjorie "Marge" Gongaware-Samios, 82, of Irwin, great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and wife, born October 1, 1940 passed away September 2, 2023 in Florida after a lengthy illness of cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Marie Gaskell, and son, Gregory. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Samios who took good care of her during her illness; children, Lori (Ken) Cipra, Renee (John) Leszczynski, Tom Gongaware and Kristen Gongaware (Rob Droppa). Grandchildren, Carolyn (John) Lindsey, Kenny Cipra, Derek (Amy) Gongaware, Damon Gongaware, Madison (Hunter) Gongaware-Stape, Jaden Gongaware and Hannah (Dustin) Pealstrom; great-grandchild, Landen Whitt.
Marge graduated from Irwin High School and became a homemaker and raising her family. She was Catholic by faith and a former member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. She decided to pursue a career and become a real estate agent for many years until she decided to join her husband Nicholas as owner/operator of Jiffy Print until selling the business and returning to the real estate market as a mortgage broker for many decades before retiring and spending winters in Florida. She loved to read, cook, shop and go boating on occasions. A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 1-4 p.m. at James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 with Pastor Glenn Meyers officiating a service at 3:30 p.m.
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September 25, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Deborah Ann Mikalouski, age 66, of McKeesport, PA, died on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, OH on September 19, 1956 and is the daughter of Helen Kovalycsik Mikalouski and the late Donald Mikalouski.
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September 25, 2023 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Dolores J. (Dobransky) Stiver, 94, of West Mifflin entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Duquesne on January 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Grego) Dobransky. Mrs. Stiver was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin. A loving and devoted homemaker, Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Paul G. Stiver. Mrs. Stiver is survived by her three daughters, Kelly Stiver, Sandra (Alan) Hartman, and Robin Steiner; three Grandsons, Nathan Hartman, Stephan Hartman and Timothy Steiner; six great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In Addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Dobransky and a sister, Gertrude Bacon.
Per Mrs. Stivers wishes there will be no visitation and all services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by William . Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne, Craig M. Skovranko, Supervisor.
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September 25, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
