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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June 04, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Ann (Hermesmann) Blanchard, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. She was born November 29, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Catherine M. Scott Hermesmann. She was the wife of 61 years to the late Frederick C. Blanchard, Jr., who passed away February 11, 2016.
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June 04, 2019 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
John Dixon III, 61, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Heritage Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He was born July 28, 1957, in McKeesport, PA, son of the late John Dixon, Jr. and Jimmie Roberta Elizabeth Greer Dixon.
He worked as a Laborer.
Survivors include son, Derrick Dixon of Belle Vernon; daughter, Caylyn (Tyrone) Carter of Reading, PA; six grandchildren; siblings, Audrey Hines of Braddock, Jacquelyn (Samuel) Givens of Elizabeth, Beverly Dixon of Atlantic City, NJ, Glenn Jones of Latrobe, Chandler Dixon of Okinowa, Japan, and Randy Washington of Ogden, Utah; girlfriend, Geraldine of Wilkinsburg, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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June 04, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Michael J. Uhren, 92, of West Mifflin passed away into the arms of the Lord our God on May 31, 2018. Mike was born October 18, 1926 in Duquesne, PA to George and Elisabeth Uhren.
Mike served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater during World War II. When he came home he was a mill worker, house builder and butcher before becoming a mailman, which he did for over 40 years. More importantly, when he came home, he went to Kennywood one day and freeloaded some French Fries from a gorgeous woman from Homestead named Helen Bakota. They would spend the next 70 years virtually inseparable. Mike is survived by his wife Helen (Bakota) of West Mifflin, son Greg Uhrlen (Kara) of South Fayette and granddaughters Kayla and Juliana Uhrlen of South Fayette. Mike was fearless and absolutely adored his granddaughters Kayla and Juliana. They were his pride and joy!
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June 04, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
William R. Franklin, age 58, of McKeesport, died June 2, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born July 31, 1960, he was the son of the late Richard and Lois (Mackey) Franklin.
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June 04, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Julie Ann Vaughn, age 67, of Glassport, died June 1, 2019, at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Born December 25, 1951, in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Nancy Alice (Nees) Reese and the wife of Thomas C. Vaughn.
Julie was a retired English teacher. She taught 8th grade English in Apple Valley, CA, and Cognitive Brain Training at the Learning RX of Hesperia, CA.
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June 04, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Frederick H. Wintermyer, age 79, of North Huntingdon, died May 31, 2019, at home. Born August 1, 1939, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Harry and Ann (Kaminsky) Wintermyer and the husband of Patricia (Walker) Wintermyer.
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June 03, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Ruth Emily Howard, age 65, of Duquesne, on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Beloved wife of Dave for 44 years. Loving mother of David, Jr. (Christy Jackson), Megan (Timothy) Watters, and Erin (Frank); beloved grandma “Gaga” of Emily and Lillian; beloved sister of Kurt, Kent (Vicki), and the late Mark (surviving spouse, Wendy). Friends received at the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, on Thursday, June 6, from 2-8 p.m. Blessing on Friday at the Funeral Home at 9:00 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Condolences may be made at www.maloy-schleiferfuneralhome.com.
June 03, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Cynthia (Patrick) Gigliotti, age 59, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. Born April 15, 1960 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Patricia (Patrick) Rothey of Clairton and the late Carl H. Rothey. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving partner, Jim Pennell; daughter, Jennifer Gephart of Clairton; sons, Dennis W. (Erin) Gephart Jr. of West Newton and Christopher (Angela Mason) Kurta of White Oak; grandchild, Kylie Kurta of White Oak; brothers, Karl (Patricia) Rothey of Clairton and Eric (Tami) Rothey of West Newton; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by grandson, Anthony Stephen Gephart. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A blessing service will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at 12 Noon in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 03, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Elizabeth (Morris) Hoey, age 95, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. She was a secretary for the former Donald Thompson Insurance Agency in Elizabeth and Clairton. A member of the former First Presbyterian Church in Clairton, she was a member of the Elizabeth Senior Citizens and enjoyed playing bingo.
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June 03, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Helen A. (Suchta) Gambal, 98, formerly of Duquesne and Dravosburg, died peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Riverside Care Center, McKeesport. Born in Duquesne on April 11, 1921, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Turcik) Suchta. Mrs. Gambal was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin and a retired housekeeper for Jefferson Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gambal and the loving mother of Donald (Grace) Gambal of Cleveland, Ohio and the late Thomas Gambal. She is also survived by a sister, Pauline Perhac of Duquesne. In addition to her parents, husband and son she was also preceded in death by three brothers, John, Andrew and George Suchta, and three sisters, Mary Karafa, Anna Karafa, and Virginia Skoczylas.
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June 03, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward Eugene Handley, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. He was born February 7, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Howard E. and Dorothy (Hollis) Handley. He was the husband of the late Eileen Francis (Mangan) Handley who passed away August 28, 2006. Edward worked for the former US Steel National Tube Works and was a Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
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June 02, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Pearl "Stanko" Stankiewicz, age 95, of North Versailles, formerly of McKeesport, died June 1, 2019, at home. Born April 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Julia (Kuttles) Brooks and the wife of the late Edward (Stanko) Stankiewicz, Sr.
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June 01, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Samuel M. Homa, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. He was born June 5, 1938 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Samuel and Matilda (Hatalovich) Homa. He was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, the Clairton American Legion, FOP, and Stephen Bayard Lodge # 526 F & AM in Elizabeth. He was a US Army Veteran and was a retired Supervisor for Hercules Corp. in West Elizabeth.
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