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Marjorie E. Bickerton

April 23, 2018 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Marjorie E. (Davis) Bickerton, age 68, of Rostraver Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018  at the Center for Compassionate Care in Mt. Lebanon. She retired as a registered nurse for UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh.

 
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Eva Bach Gioia

April 23, 2018 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Eva Bach Gioia, 98, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, April 21, 2018. She was born September 16, 1919 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Christopher Bach and the late Blanche Atwell Bach Sillman. She was the wife of the late Anthony Gioia who died January 21, 2013. Eva was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park and was a former Nurse's Aid at McKeesport Hospital. She is survived by her son, Anthony B. Gioia of Milford, Michigan, daughters, Cathy L. Gioia Beadling of Liberty Borough and Eva M. Gioia (Bill) Krause of West Newton, grandchildren, Christopher Gioia, Donald R. (Sharon) Beadling, Robert D. (Deanna) Beadling, Stacy M. (Jeff) Fuller, William A. (Tiffany) Krause and Angela M. Hodge, great-grandchildren, Gage Fuller, Makenzie Shipley, Sabrina Hodge, Madison Hodge, Camdyn Krause and Starr Conlan, great-great-grandson, Camber Maxwell, nieces and nephews.

 
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Linda Kay Reedy

April 23, 2018 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Linda Kay Reedy, 65, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Liberty Boro, died on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at home. She was born March 30, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Daniel Michael and Caroline Marie Niedzwecki Markovich. Linda worked as a cosmetologist for most of her life and her grandchildren and great-grandson were her life. She is survived by daughters, Lisa Marie Schade of Hempfield, Lea Ann (Gordon P. Lucas) Damasky of North Huntingdon, brother, Daniel Markovich, Sr., grandchildren, Carly Marie (Cody Pishko), Haley Elizabeth, Hannah Lea,and Nicholas James Schade, Emma Renae, Tori Lea and Dylan Patrick Lucas, great-grandson, Carter Allen Pishko, nephew, Daniel Markovich, Jr., niece, Jessica Markovich-Gesmond, as well as great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

 
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Elizabeth M. Kugler

April 23, 2018 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Elizabeth M. Kugler, 89, of McKeesport, died Saturday, April 21, 2018. She was born June 20, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth Sarik. She was the wife of the late Clarence J. Kugler who died January 10, 2005. Elizabeth was the former proprietor of Lampert's Market in McKeesport and had previously worked for McKeesport Baking Co., A & P in Tenth Ward, McKeesport Area School District and Kadar's Clothing Store.  She is survived by her son, Richard (Jan) Kugler of White Oak and daughter, Kathleen (Brian) Tuttle of Munhall, grandchildren, Michael and Derrick Kugler, and Tyler, Ryan, Connor and Megan Tuttle, great-grandchildren, Mason, Madelyn, Liam and Sutton Kugler, nieces and nephews.

 
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Alex Stipanovich

April 23, 2018 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Alex Stipanovich, 81, of White Oak, died Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was born July 9, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ilija (Alex) and Boja (Kusic) Stipanovich. Alex was an Accountant and Financial Manager and retired from Dravo Corporation and the CMU School of Music. He was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church where he was formerly Vice President there. He was also a member of Polaris Lodge F & AM, Duquesne Royal Arch Chapter No. 162, and Pittsburgh Commandry No. 1 Knight's Templar. Alex was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Business Administration and was a member of Pitt Alumni. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Beverly (Timko) Stipanovich, sons, Nicholas (Darlene) Stipanovich of Latrobe and Michael (Christa) Stipanovich of Cresson, grandchilden, Amanda (David) McClearnon,  Alex, Ethan, Ryan, Loren, and Megyn Stipanovich and many nieces and nephews.

 
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Lloyd H. McIntosh

April 23, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Lloyd H.  McIntosh, 80, of Coulter, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 in West Bethesda Hospital, Boynton Beach, FL.  He was born November 30, 1937 in Larimer, Pa., a son of the late Regis R. McIntosh and Helen (Smith) McIntosh.

 
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Paul E. Schultz Jr.

April 23, 2018 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Paul Edward Schultz Jr., age 55, of North Huntingdon, went to be with his Saviour and Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

 
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Clint J. Foley

April 22, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

CLINT J. FOLEY age 41, of Whitaker, on April 21, 2018. He was a son of Pamela (Evagues) Markovich of Whitaker and the late Joseph Foley. Clint was a custodian for the West Mifflin school district at the Homeville Elementary School. Brother of Mylo (Sharon) Markovich and Samantha Markovich of Greensburg; fiance of Dina DiNardo of Whitaker; grandson of Eleanor Duche of West Mifflin and the late Stanley and Lucille Foley, and the late Leonard Evagues, Sr.; also survived by aunts and uncles and his good friends, Matt and Amanda Walker, and Gary and Mirilyn Green, and many more good friends. Visitation Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where his Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m., Rev. Thomas Dansak officiating. Burial will be in Round Hill Park.

 
 


Edward R. Sudzina

April 22, 2018 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Edward R. Sudzina age 91. He passed peacefully on April 19, 2018. Our family have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and prayers we have received from all. They have been heard and appreciated. Edward was born February 28, 1927 to the late Michael and Mary (Chir) Sudzina in Duquesne, PA. He is survived by his children, Martin W Sudzina, Debra Keane (Mike) and Mari Lynn Klein (Rick). Grandchildren, Jenifer A Burns (Aaron), Tara E Keane, Gregory J Sudzina, Adara Drish, Great Grandson Nolan G Keane and many nieces and nephews.

 
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Ronald Keck

April 22, 2018 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Carl Ronald Keck, age 85 of West Mifflin, died Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was born August 13, 1932 in New Eagle, the son of the late Carl William and Edith Ackman Keck. Ronald was the owner of the former Keck’s Dairy and Keck’s Famous Restaurant in Wilson and Clairton, PA, where he retired from after more than thirty years in business.

 

 
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Marica T. Spudic

April 21, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

MARICA T. SPUDIC age 86, of Verona, formerly of Duquesne, on April 20, 2018. She was born July 20, 1931, in Brajak-Brdo, Croatia, to the late Petar and Kata (Baic) Tomas. She was a retired housekeeper at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, a member of St. Joseph Church, Verona, PA, and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #320. Wife of the late Dragutin Spudic; mother of Barbara (Michael) Opat of Verona, John Spudic of North Huntingdon, and Walter (Valerie) Spudic of Pine-Richland Twp.; grandmother of Susan (Jeff) Ezykowsky, Nicole (Michael) Zalac, Dylan Patchin, Charles and Edgar Spudic; one great-grandson, Jeffrey Ezykowsky; sister of John (Josephine) Baic of Jackson Center, PA, and the late Josip Tomas and Misko Tomas; also survived by nieces and nephews in America and in Croatia. Visitation Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, April 23, 2018, at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery.
 

 


Anna "Ruth" Ainsco

April 20, 2018 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Anna "Ruth" Ainsco, age 93, of McKeesport, died April 19, 2018, at home. Born March 14, 1925, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Olivia (Barns) Clifton King and the wife of the late Charles W. Ainsco.

 
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Betty Jane Campbell

April 20, 2018 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Betty Jane Campbell, age 92 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in The Palms at O'Neil in McKeesport.  Born April 19, 1926, she was a daughter William F. and Eurenia L. Johnson.  A member of Port Vue United Methodist Church, Betty Jane was preceded in death by her husband Findley M. Campbell, who passed away February 3, 1997, and her brother William Johnson.  

 
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Miles Karan

April 20, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Miles Karan, 58, of Clairton, passed away at AHN Jefferson Hospital on Thursday April 19, 2018.  He was born March 28, 1960 in McKeesport to the late Milan and Mary Frick Karan.  Miles is survived by son, Steve Karan; and sister, Linda Marie Brown of West Newton.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Milan and George Karan.  Miles lived in Clairton his whole life, was an independent contractor, and enjoyed socializing with friends.  Visitation will take place Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 2 – 4 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.  A memorial service will take place at the funeral home immediately following visitation. Inurnment will take place on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth Township.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Margaret Ann Derkas

April 20, 2018 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Margaret Ann Derkas, age 83 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 in Monroeville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.  Born May 15, 1934 in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late Emerson E. and Florence I. (Swauger) Miller.  A secretary at the former Eger Motors in McKeesport and a member of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Christy Park, Margaret passed hours after her husband, the late Charles James Derkas.  

 
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