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Irene E. Pollak

February 16, 2018 |

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

IRENE E. POLLAK age 88, of West Mifflin, on February 15, 2018, at the home of her daughter. Irene was a member of St. Joseph Church and their Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. She was the first participant of Community Life in McKeesport and cut the ribbon at their grand opening where she spent countless hours. She played the ukulele and enjoyed arts and crafts and polka parties. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Tankovits) Basista. She was the wife of the late Joseph S. Pollak; mother of Joseph (Carole) Pollak of West Mifflin, Debbie (Jimbo) Kopay, with whom she resided, Vicki (Terry) Davis of Westmoreland City and the late Kenneth Pollak. She was the grandmother of Jon Spiewak, Jessie (Jay) Kopay, Joey (Jim) Sapp, Misty (Dave) DeRiggi, Natalie (Tony) Leber, Kenny (Julie) Pollak; great- grandmother of Desiree, Keirston, Madelyn, Skyler, Trinity, Rocco, Austin, Anthony, Mia, Avery and KJ; stepsister of Frank Basista of Florida. Visitation on Monday, February 19, 2018, from 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 Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Irene’s family would like to thank the staff at Community Life for the exceptional care and love given to Irene.

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Christopher Calderone

February 16, 2018 |

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

Christopher Matteo Calderone, age 2, of North Versailles, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport. He was a member of St. Maurice Parish in Forest Hills. Born December 24, 2015 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Justin R. and Shannon L. (Faix) Calderone of North Versailles. In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandmother, Dorsey Faix of Brentwood; paternal grandmother, Kathy L. Maione of Charleroi; paternal grandfather, Bruce (Kathleen) Calderone of Collinsburg; paternal great-grandparents, Don and Bernadine Brewer of Yukon; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Blessing will take place on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Kenneth W. Marlovits. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Barry Wright

February 16, 2018 |

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

Barry “Bear” Wright, age 67, of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Jefferson Hospital. A Navy veteran having served in Vietnam, he was a retired self-employed contractor.  He enjoyed fishing and shooting, and was a member of the Wilson American Citizens Club, the Thompson Run Athletic Club, and VFW Post 803 in Wilson.

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Irma Joan Hinkle Fraas

February 16, 2018 |

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

Irma Joan  Fraas,85 passed away February 14, 2018 in Kane McKeesport

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Richard D. Alberts, Sr.

February 16, 2018 |

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

Richard D. Alberts, Sr., age 72, of Elizabeth Twp., died February 14, 2018, at home. Born August 19, 1945, in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of the late Fred Alberts and the husband of Diane (Kelly) Alberts for 53 years.

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Alice J. Goodish

February 16, 2018 |

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

Goodish, Alice Jane. Aged 76, passed in Lake city, FL on January 30, 2018, due to complications related to a house fire. Born September 7, 1941 in Duquesne PA to Alice Eismont/Lemak/Uhren and Steve Lemak.

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Robert A. Bell

February 15, 2018 |

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

ROBERT A. BELL age 82, of Duquesne, on February 15, 2018. Bob was retired from Tygart Steel and also as a security guard from Braddock Hospital. He was a model train enthusiast, coached Duquesne Little League for 22 years, enjoyed bowling for over 50 years and was a former member of L.O.O.M. #75. Husband to the late Mary (Kemeny) Bell; father of Robert Bell of West Mifflin, John (Missy) Bell of Munhall and the late James J. Bell; grandfather of Wayne Stephen Bell and the late Christopher John Bell. Survived by sister, Dee Monaghan of Dravosburg and Eleanor Halazynski of Philipsburg; and his goddaughter, Brina. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 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, February 19, 2018 at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne at 10 a.m. Reverend Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

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Joseph C. Winter

February 15, 2018 |

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

Joseph C. Winter, age 61, of North Versailles, died December 31, 2017, at home.

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Janet M. Bicsey

February 15, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Janet M. Bicsey, 61 of Largo, FL, formerly of Pittsburgh, died Feb. 9, 2018 from cancer.  She is the daughter of the late Edward and Elsie Bicsey.  She is survived by her daughter Kimberly Kruszka of McKeesport, Ex-husband Alan Kruszka of Duquesne, sister Constance Behrns; grandchildren Beth Clark and Shane Clark; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her sister Karen Jones.  Janet was employed by IAS Services in Florida.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Mon. 11 to 1:00 pm at which time a blessing will be held with Father Tom Lewandowski.  Interment following St. Hedwig Cemetery.

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Lucille M. Pirhalla

February 15, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

Lucille M. Pirhalla, 88 of Duquesne, died Jan. 18, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Pirhalla.  Lucille is survived by nieces Deborah Daley and Kathy Sheley and was preceded in death  by her brother Andrew Pirhalla.  A funeral blessing will be held Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at noon at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne at Noon with Father Tom Lewandowski.

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Cheryl Rogers

February 14, 2018 |

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

Cheryl Y. Rogers, age 62 of McKeesport, died Monday, February 12, 2018. She was born October 1, 1955 in Inglewood, California, the daughter of the late Earl Lee and Norma Jean Ferguson Oller.

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Viola M. "Bubba" Uchnar

February 14, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Viola M. "Bubba" Uchnar, age 74, of McKeesport, died February 13, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 6, 1943, in Homestead, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Johanna (Carey) Cypher and the wife of Donald F. Uchnar.

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Phyllis Caylor Heil

February 14, 2018 |

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

Phyllis Caylor Heil, age 95, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. A member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, she retired after 15 years as a secretary at Community College of Allegheny County South Campus. 

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Anthony J. DeCarlo, Sr.

February 14, 2018 |

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

Anthony J. DeCarlo, Sr., age 84 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.  Born August 2, 1933 in Glassport, he was a son of the late Frank and Rosario (Rossi) DeCarlo.  The owner of DeCarlo's Fruit Market in Elizabeth, Anthony was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and an active member of St. Patrick's Church in Christy Park, serving as an usher and greeter and a member of both its Holy Name Society and Men's Club.  

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Thomas A. Oeler

February 14, 2018 |

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

THOMAS A. OELER age 95, of Duquesne, on February 12, 2018. He was a son of the late Albert P. and Veronica (Weber) Oeler, Sr. Tom was a retired City of Duquesne Fireman and a retired carpenter of Local #1160. He was a member of St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin, past Scoutmaster Troop #310 and was involved in scouting for 25 years. He was a former member of the L.O.O.M. #75, John Birch Society, former member of St. Joseph's Men's Club, former member of the Society of Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Union Railroad Chorus. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII in the 826th Amphibian Tractor Battalion. Beloved husband of 67 years to Marguerite (Snyder) Oeler; father of Marguerite Jean "Peggy" (Thomas) Smith of West Mifflin, Thomas Paul (Crystal) Oeler of Spotsylvania, VA, Karl G. (Cindy) Oeler of North Huntingdon, Yvonne L. (Gary Foore) Rider of West Mifflin, J. Daniel (Patricia) Oeler of Elizabeth, Matthew Leo (Lisa) Oeler of Jefferson Hills; also 29 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren; brother of Rosemary Shipe of Jeannette and Veronica Bowen of Smithton, late Albert Paul Oeler, Jr. and the late Mary C. Oeler. Visitation on Friday, February 16, 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 at St. Agnes Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by Presentation of Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Administration.