June 02, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Nathan K. Stonecipher
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully this morning at his son’s home in Irwin, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 62 years, Ellis Stonecipher. He was a loving father to his daughter Martha Stonecipher Gold and son-in-law Andrew Gold, and his son, Robert Russell Stonecipher and daughter-in-law Sherri DeMaria Stonecipher. He had four grandchildren: Lauren Ludovicy, Lindsay Penn, Nathan Stonecipher, Rachel Stonecipher, and one great-granddaughter, Judee Corvina. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Hightower, his half-brother, Steve Wilson, and countless other dear relatives and caring friends.
Nathan was born in Oliver Springs, Tennessee on August 20, 1935. He was a popular athlete at Oliver Springs High School and was very active in the Oliver Springs Historical Society. In addition to his home in Tennessee, Nathan also lived for many years in Monroeville, Pennsylvania and Las Vegas, Nevada. Nathan will be laid to rest in the Oliver Springs Cemetery alongside his mother and father.
There will be no visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. is handling arrangements.
June 02, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lorraine A. Boot, age 66, of North Huntingdon died June 1, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside. She was born March 11, 1952 in Bayonne, N.J. a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen J. Polakowski Ludwiczewski.
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June 02, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mrs. Rosalie Duncan, 86, departed this life, May 26, 2018 at McKeesport Hospital. She was born May 24, 1932 in Sharpsburg, PA to parents; Mr. Eugene Fletcher Wright & Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth Williams. Mrs. Duncan was foster parent to more than 30 children in McKeesport, PA.
The Louise Day Care was established & became a care center in McKeesport for many years in her home. She (Rosalie) was a well-respected woman of God who was a lifelong church member; who during illness joined Payne Chapel AME Church in Duquesne, PA under the Pastorate of The Rev. Dr. Helen M. Burton (Senior Pastor at the time).
Her favorite scripture: Psalm 23 & favorite songs were “Fragile Heart” by Yolonda Adams, and the well-known “Walk Around Heaven All Day”.
Mrs. Duncan was adorned with a beautiful smile; Her signature personality, and was never seen without it.
Preceded in death by her spouse, the well-known, late, Joseph Duncan, Jr. of McKeesport; and sons, Alexander Calvin Jordan of McKeesport, Robert Riley of Maine and Melvin Duncan of McKeesport.; She leaves to cherish her memories: A brother-Julius Wright, Sr. of Duquesne, A daughter- Jozette E. (Kent) Gates of McKeesport, stepdaughter- Martha L. Duncan of Pittsburgh, son- Joseph (Danna) Duncan, III of Pittsburgh, son- Darnell D.F. of Myrtle Beach, son Tyler T. of McKeesport, daughter- Darla R. (Isaac) Solomon Stephens of Albuquerque, NM, Grandchildren include: Karl K. Sullivan, II of McKeesport, Karlisha J.I. Washington of Myrtle Beach, Rosa McLaughlin of Pittsburgh, Larry Morris & Lashawn Grimes of Pittsburgh, C.J. Jordan of Maine, Josalee Pattillo of Fredericksburg, VA, Chyna M. Brown of Virginia, Aaron J. Barber of Virginia, Krysten Smith of Myrtle Beach, Bradley Tyler Simonson of McKeesport, host of nieces and nephews, God-Child- Ashante Nicole Kirby of Denver, CO, devoted friends- Ted, Mary Jane, and Rashad Kirby; LaVelle Murphy, and Antoinette Vining all of McKeesport.
“When you cry, do not cry for me for God has set me free.”
Done by the Order of the Duncan Family
Family and friends will be received at the Hunter-Edmundson-Striffler Funeral Home, 600 Market Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412-678-6191) on Tuesday June 5, 2018 from 10:00 am until the time of service at noon with Reverend Helen Burton and Lieutenant John Esker, Jr. officiating. Burial will take place at the National Cemetery of The Alleghenies. Condolences may be made at strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
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June 01, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Blanche Savidge Showers Baker of North Huntingdon, went home to be with the Angels Thursday May 31, 2018 at Woodhaven Care Center, Monroeville.
She was born in Sunbury, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (nee Savidge) Showers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Baker; Uncles George Savidge and Dr. S. Luther Savidge; Aunt H. Blanche Savidge; also, brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-laws.
She is survived by her daughter, Blanche Elaine Baker, sister-in-law Jane Gira, also many cousins, nieces and nephews.
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May 31, 2018 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Lois Ann Amiano, 63, born January 13, 1955 passed away unexpectedly on May 29,2018. She was met by her parents Charles & Lois (Scott) Amiano, her brother Charles J. (Chuckie) Amiano, and her beloved pet Kirby. She leaves behind her three daughters Eva West, Courtney (Michael) DeVinney, and Marissa (Joe Thompson) Broadus. She was known affectionately as Ma, MeeMaw, and Gammie by her six grandchildren Michael West, Dylan Thompson, Ava Amiano, Joseph Thompson III, Vivienne DeVinney, and Audrey Thompson. Aside from her girls and grandchildren she leaves behind her three sisters, Linda Eiler, Shirley Amiano, Susan Hudson, and a brother Craig Amiano along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She was loved immensely by her girls as she was an amazing and caring mother. She loved her grandchildren fiercely and spoiled them rotten. She was always supportive, smiling, joking, and doing her best to lighten the mood. She will forever be missed and treasured. Friends received, Monday, June 4, 2018, from 4-7 with a prayer service to follow in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, 828 Richford St., Duquesne, PA.
May 31, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Thomas John Marena, age 72, of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 4, 1946 and is the son of the late Joseph Peter Marena and the late Catherine Watslof. He was employed at Slogan Engineering in Mt. Lebanon for over 30 years until he retired. He enjoyed attending the local car cruises. He also like to fish and listen to all different types of music.
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May 30, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
THEODORE J. “TED” HARBACHO age 60, of Bethel Park, formerly of West Mifflin, on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, at home. He was the son of the late Harry J. and Evelyn (Zdybak) Harbacho. Ted was a piping designer for C.S.D. Engineering in Robinson Twp. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, working on cars and skiing and belonged to the Pittsburgh Ski Club. He was also a former member of the Catholic Alumni Club. Beloved husband of Carrie (Galda) Harbacho for 12 years; brother of Paula (Robert) Pawlowski of Naples, FL and Carol (Mark) Bauer of North Huntingdon; also nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville.
May 30, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Pauline G. Mima, age 94, of McKeesport died May 28, 2018, at home. Born November 11, 1923, on Soles St., In McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Tutko) Mima.
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May 30, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
June Baylie, long-time resident of Monroeville, passed away at home on May 28, 2018. June was born and raised in Gloucester New Jersey. She was salutatorian of the Gloucester High School Class of 1948, and attended Trenton State Teacher's College. She married Neil Baylie in the fall of 1956. June and her husband Neil moved to Monroeville in the summer of 1966 with their four children. June was a working mother, raising the children and assisting in the family business in sales and accounting. She was active in competitive swimming, officiating at local and area-wide swim meets. An advocate for reading and education, in her later years she volunteered at the welcome desk at the public library. She loved the outdoors, and was an experienced skier on both snow and water. She is survived by her husband, Neil Baylie, her daughters, Cheryl Baylie and Amy Haass, three grandchildren, Lisa Szekely, Stacey Baylie, and Michael Baylie, and her great-granddaughter Allyson Baylie.
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May 30, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Basil C. Youhouse, age 81 of McKeesport, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born December 1, 1936 in Brownsville, PA, the son of the late Frank and Helen Sweany Youhouse and husband of the late Norita Jean Goodnight Youhouse. Basil worked at HB South Printing for 55 years until his retirement. He was a member of the former Swedish Club in McKeesport and PBOE Elks. He loved hunting, fishing, bowling, casino trips and going out to dinner.
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May 30, 2018 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Mary Emma Hays (Hospodar), 93 of Glassport, passed away on Tues., May 29, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 30, 1924 to Andrew and Mary (Bokomlasko) Hospodar. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Burton Hays and 6 siblings, John (Hobby) and Paul Hospodar, Margaret Urban, Rose Grivna, Helen Murawski and Irene Hospodar and sister-in-law Madeline (Mimi) Hospodar. Mary was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and its Christian Mothers Society. She worked for the Draft Board during WWII and credited her fluency with languages in her success. She retired from the Army Corps of Engineers at age 68. She also worked at Holy Cross School and for South Allegheny in the Title One Program. Mary was the proud mother of 6 children, 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren: Children, Andrea (Joe Bernot) Vojtko, David (Debbie) Hays, Tim (Eileen) Hays, Doris (George) Protz, Eileen Hays and Brian (Eileen) Hays; grandchildren Jennifer (Robert) Wachs, Melanie (Jeff) Flickinger, Nicole (Brian) Ewert, Missy, Mindy and Amanda Protz, Megan (Jordan) Soyke, Samantha (Kit) Baldwin, Josh (Chrissy) Hays, Tim B. (Brittany) Hays, Lauren, Brian, Kathryn, John and David Hays, Richard (Kristen) Giannandrea and Brian John "BJ" (Tuesday Kenney) Hays and Ashleigh (Nate) Nix; great grandchildren Tyler and Dylan Wachs, Will and Ben Flickinger, Chloe, Owen and Logan Soyke, Vivian Baldwin, Emma, Maddie and Lucas Hays, Scarlett Giannandrea, Aria Jade Nix and Harper Hays. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-8. A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.
May 29, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rev. Charles "Pastor Chuck" Curtis Eagle, 64, of Brookville, Ohio, formerly of McKeesport, died Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was born September 4, 1953 in East Rainelle, WV and was the son of the late Walter Homer Eagle, Jr. and the late Leila Oneeda Eagle (Ward) Sheppard. Chuck was the Pastor of Brookville Community United Methodist Church and served many churches in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He is survived by sisters, Brenda Eversole of Dravosburg, Patricia (Thomas) Keener of Ruffsdale, Connie (Will) Harrison of Liberty Borough, and Sheila (Gary) Keener of North Versailles, brother, Murrell (Debra) Eagle of McKeesport, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his church family.
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May 29, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Charlotte Josephic, 93, of N. Versailles, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at her daughters home. She was born June 15, 1924 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Rose (Crystal) Beondy.
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May 29, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Timothy Wayne “Nard” Ehrenfeld, age 58, of White Oak, died on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on June 26, 1959, the son of the late Maynard E. Ehrenfeld and the late Pauline Taylor Ehrenfeld Sallinger. Timothy graduated from McKeesport High School in 1978. He was also a member of the Guffey Club in Irwin. Timothy had the “gift of gab.” He loved to go boating, camping and to ride his Harley.
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May 29, 2018 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Clara J. Hindman, 71 of Glassport died May 28, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Wylie. She is survived by her beloved husband Milo Hindman, sons Milo (Manfred Fisher) Hindman, III and Erik (Carol) Hindman, grandchildren Dominique, Courtney, John and Carly and great grandchildren Mackenzie and Julian. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Wed. 2-4 and 6-7:30 at which time a service will be held.
