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Helene M. "Helen" McConeghy

March 16, 2018 |

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

Helene M. "Helen" McConeghy, age 82 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin.  Born May 1, 1935 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Nick J. and Sophia (Vukovich) Cisco.  A member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, Helen was a local hairdresser who also worked at the former Thompson's Convenience Store in Elizabeth.

 
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Antonio "Tony" Sparico

March 16, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Antonio “Tony” J. Sparico, 83, of West Mifflin passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday March 14, 2018.  He was born in McKeesport May 5, 1934 to the late John B. and Marie Anna Rera Sparico.  Tony is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia A. Lister Sparico; son, Anthony (Trina) Sparico of Upper St. Clair; daughter, Jannine (Bert) Ackerman of West Homestead; grandchildren, Megan (Alex Gennari) Sparico, Tracy Johnson, Anthony (Amanda) Sparico, Natalie Sparico, Annalee Sparico; great-grandchild, Wyatt Antonio Johnson.  Along with his parents, Tony was preceded in death by daughter, Kristin Sparico; brother, Peter J. Sparico and sister Mary Antonella.  He resided in West Mifflin for most of his life, served in the US Army during the Korean War, was employed by US Steel National Tube Plant in McKeesport and Hechingers in West Mifflin, was a lifetime member & past president of West Mifflin #3 VFC, enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, his grandchildren, Carmella (his dog), was a member of VFW Post 914 in West Mifflin.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to VFW Post 914, 4901 Ball Avenue, West Mifflin,  PA  15122.  Visitation will take place Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm and Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 11 am – 1 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street,  Clairton,  PA  15025.  A service will take place Sunday, at the funeral home, immediately following visitation at 1 pm.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Theresa (Uziel) Kuzio

March 16, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Theresa (Uziel) Kuzio, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Glassport, died March 7, 2018 in Franklin, MA.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Raszewski) Uziel.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Kuzio., whom she married on July 1, 1950 at Holy Cross Church.  She is survived by son Mark Kuzio of Belfast, ME, daughter Mary Anne Lindner of Virginia Beach, VA and son Neil Kuzio of Franklin, MA;  8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; brothers Stanley Uziel of Glassport, Eugene Uziel of Monroeville and sister-in-law Dolores Nizanty of Hollywood FL.  Her brother Valentine Uziel and  wife Irene were a special part of Theresa and Joe's life, sharing many special moments over the years.  Theresa will be remembered as a loving, dedicated mother and wife,  her great fortitude through difficult times and teaching her children many valuable life skills through example of "where there's a will, there's a way."  Always greeting family and friends alike with a warm smile, she will be remembered for her optimism and supportive nature.  We will always be grateful and will keep her in our hearts. A private memorial service will be held in Glassport. Arrangments by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


James and Patricia Verrier

March 15, 2018 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

A Requiem Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by the Rev. Gregory Madeya at 10 a.m. March 17, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Church, 1907 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport, for James M. Verrier Jr., who died in 2016, and his wife, Patricia, who died last month in Springfield, Va.

The Verriers were cremated in Virginia and will be inurned in St. John's Cemetery following the Mass.

The Verriers are survived by daughter, Jennifer Verrier, a son, James Verrier III, and a sister-in-law, Juli Verrier.

Arrangements are in charge of William H. Craig Funeral Home, 3000 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, 15132; William C. Craig, funeral director.

 


John Gelzhiser Jr.

March 14, 2018 |

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

John Gelzhiser Jr., age 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at his home.  He was born May 29, 1931 in McKeesport, son of the late John and Gertrude (Appel) Gelzhiser.

 
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Evan E. Hughes

March 14, 2018 |

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

Evan E. Hughes, 79, of Boston, Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018. He was born January 24, 1939 in Clairton and was the son of the late Henry C. Hughes, Sr., and the late Katherine (Watson) Hughes. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township, the National Education Association and was a member and past president of the former Versailles AARP. Evan was a collective bargaining expert and was a retired Negotiator with the Florida Teaching Profession. He is survived by his wife, Ethel (Anater) Hughes, son, Glen (Nita) Hughes of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Dana Sorick of Munhall, grandchildren, Jessica and Daniel Snyder, brother, Henry Hughes, Jr. of Pottstown, niece, Linda (Marty) Vollmuth and nephew, Brian (Christine) Hughes.

 
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Howard Herchelroath

March 14, 2018 |

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

Howard Benjamin Herchelroath formerly of North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, PA and recently of Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, PA went to join his Lord on March 13, 2018.  He was born July 22, 1925 in McKeesport, Allegheny County, PA to John T. and Harriet (Todd) Herchelroath.

 
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Nadine Cornelious

March 13, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Nadine Cornelious, 60, of McKeesport died March 10, 2018. She was born Nov. 1, 1957. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Friday at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, with a service to follow at 3 p.m.

Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home, Inc.

 


Mary R. Mizgorski

March 13, 2018 |

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

Mary R. Mizgorski, 92, a life long resident of Bloomfield, died Monday, March 12, 2018. She was born July 10, 1925 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Vicenzo and Antoinette (Scapes) Trapani. She was the wife of the late A. William Mizgorski. Mary worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Workman's Compensation Division and had previously worked for Ayob's Produce Yards in the Strip District. She was a member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Joanne E. Mizgorski of Shadyside, brother, Dominic (Pat) Trapani of Verona, and many nieces and nephews.

 
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Vivian "Pat" Eakin

March 13, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Vivian "Pat" (Kropp) Eakin, age 98, formerly of White Oak, died March 12, 2018, at Saxony Health Center, Saxonburg.  Born January 21, 1920, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Kropp.

 
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Bryan David Angelo

March 13, 2018 |

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

It is with great sadness the family of Bryan David Angelo announces his passing on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the age of 45. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends in New York Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. 

 
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Helaine J. Phillips

March 12, 2018 |

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

Helaine J. Phillips, age 78, of White Oak, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 9, 1939 and is the daughter of the late Marian R. Michael Ferraro Wotherspoon and Anthony Ferraro, and wife of the late Jon Phillips. Helaine was employed by PA Coach Lines for years where she held numerous different jobs. She was a driver, a dispatcher, a bookkeeper, worked in payroll and was a school bus monitor. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church and was past president of the Christian Mothers Rosary Society and the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

 
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Deliman Obituary

March 12, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Steve Deliman, 85 of Belle Vernon, formerly of Glassport, died March 12, 2018.  He is the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Bartko) Deliman. Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Shimrak) Deliman.  He is survived by his children Steve Deliman, Patricia Deliman and John (Heather) Deliman; also 8 grandchildren. Steve was a member of the Church of St. Ann; the longest standing member of the Glassport American Legion and served in the US AirForce.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Thurs. 11:00 am at the Church of St. Anne, Rostraver with Rev. James Bump.

 


Edward J. Vojtek

March 12, 2018 |

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

Edward J. Vojtek, age 89 of West Mifflin, died Saturday, January 20, 2018. He was born in McKeesport, the son of the late John and Agnes Vojtek, Sr., and husband of the late Phyllis Gray Vojtek. Edward served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Alaska. He worked as a press operator for GM in West Mifflin until his retirement. Edward loved hunting, was an avid trap shooter and belonged to several gun clubs. He is survived by his daughter Donna (John) Nixon of Mansfield, Ohio, granddaughter Erin (Dean) Pontikos of Brecksville, Ohio, 2 great grandsons, William and Johnny, and brother Albert (Martha) Vojtek of Fort Gratoit, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his brother John Jr., and sister Emma Mehalik.

 
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James F. Lafferty

March 12, 2018 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

James F. Lafferty, 75, of Irwin, died Saturday March 10, 2018. He was born December 11, 1942 in Braddock, a son of the late James R. and Doris (Miller) Lafferty. Jim was a retired corrections officer at the State Correctional Institution, Greene County, and a veteran of the Army National Guard during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Trafford American Legion and the Italian Miners Society, Hahntown. He is survived by his wife of over 25 years Tanya (Grubb) Lafferty; his children Kenneth A. (Ami) Lafferty of Charleroi and Jaime L. (Jon) Edwards of Rochester, MN; his siblings Carole (Fran) Santorello of Penn Hills and Al (Cathy) Lafferty of Aurora, OH; nieces and nephews Danielle Cole, Joey Santorello, Kelly Howe, Deana Romanov, and Megan, Stephen, and Katie Grubb; also great nieces and nephews and his faithful companion Bingo.
 
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