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William H. Beardsley Jr.

January 16, 2018 |

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

William H. Beardsley Jr., age 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon.  He was born November 21, 1929 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of the late William H. and Hilda A. (Gondean) Beardsley.

 
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Francis R. "Fran" Daley

January 16, 2018 |

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

FRANCIS R. "FRAN" DALEY age 87, of Duquesne, on January 14, 2018. He was a son of the late Daniel and Mary (McElhinney) Daley. Fran was retired from the County Board of Assessment Appeals. He was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish where he was a former usher and a member of their pastoral council and a former member of the finance committee. He was a former mayor of Duquesne, past president of the Duquesne Redevelopment Authority, past chairman of the Duquesne Planning Commission, former Governor of the Duquesne Moose, former vice president of the D.B.A.C., former City Controller and School Board member. He was a board member of the Duquesne-West Mifflin Boys and Girls Club, was past president of the Allegheny County League of Municipalities, chairman of Duquesne Democratic Party and Allegheny County Democratic Committee. He was honored as the Duquesne Man of the Year in the early 90's. He organized several charity golf tournaments, was an avid golfer, worked into his early 80's helping people with property assessments. He enjoyed traveling and watching his grandsons play baseball and basketball and was also a member of the Teutonia Mannerchor Club and the Croatian Club, both in Duquesne. He was a champion of people who were underprivileged and underserved. Beloved husband for 52 years to the late Nancy R. (Swanson) Daley who died May 18, 2017; father of Attorney Robert (Danielle) Daley of Munhall, Kristen (Dr. Jay Goldberg) Daley of Petaluma, CA; grandfather of Max Daley and twins, Jack and Michael Daley and Sadie Goldberg and Scarlett Goldberg; brother of the late Jean Martin, Mary Minnick, Rose Mooney, Daniel Daley, William Daley and James Daley; brother-in-law of Claire (Roger) Holcombe of Red Hill, PA; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation on Thursday, January 18, 2018, from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Duquesne-West Mifflin Boys and Girls Club, 29 N. Third St., Duquesne, PA 15110.

 


Bernard G. "Whitey" Anderson

January 15, 2018 |

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

BERNARD G. "WHITEY" ANDERSON age 83, of Espyville, PA, formerly of McKeesport, on January 12, 2018, at home. He was a son of the late Oscar P. and Margaret (Roberts) Anderson. Whitey was retired from US Steel, National Tube Works in McKeesport. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. Father of Pamela (Jake) Watkins of Munhall, Thomas (Dawn) Anderson of White Oak, and the late Cheryl Anderson; grandfather of Jason (Jamie) Watkins, Shawn Watkins, and Tracy Watkins; great-grandfather of Callan Watkins and Rylan Watkins; also survived by his best feline friend, "Ralph." Visitation on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 42-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Reverend Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery with military honors.

 


Lois Jean Dewey

January 15, 2018 |

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

Lois Jean Dewey, 60, of White Oak, formerly of Clairton, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at home. She was born July 29, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of James L. Felicetty of Jefferson Hills and the late Carolyn Forrester Felicetty. In addition to her father, she is survived by her daughter, Heather (Dominic)Dewey and son, Aaron (Jennifer) Dewey of Seaford, Delaware, grandchildren, Olivia Batchelder, Brielle Dewey and Bryant Faulk, sisters, Bella (Dave) Hinerman of White Oak and Jayne Felicetty of Jefferson Hills, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Merle, James, Edward and John Felicetty.

 
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Ramona L. (Nelson) Lucas

January 15, 2018 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Ramona L. (Nelson) Lucas, 88, of North Huntingdon, died Friday January 12, 2018. She was born January 26, 1929 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late John P. and Muriel (McMichael) Nelson and was also preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Lucas, her daughter Jennifer, a step son Ross Lucas, and a great grandson Zachary Hall. She was a social member of VFW Post 781, Irwin. Surviving are her children Diana Jones of Jeannette, Parago (Zia) Jones of CO, Dave (Lisa) Jones of North Huntingdon, Jan (Pam) Jones of Wall, and Dayna (Tony) Shusteric and Tom (Mary) Keaton both of North Huntingdon; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; a sister Greta (Jim) Shumate of OH; also many nieces and nephews.
 
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Ruth Owens Cox

January 15, 2018 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Ruth Owens Cox, 100, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday January 14, 2018, at home. She was born November 10, 1917 in Penn Shaft, North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late James Garfield and Elizabeth (McCann) Owens and was also preceded in death by her husband Donald C. Cox, her daughter in law Judith Cox, and siblings Richard, Charles, James, and Mary Owens. She is survived by her children Franklin D. Cox of Venice, FL, James C. (Barbara) Cox of Sarasota, FL, and Donna Cox of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Leslie (Dennis) Kennemur, Franklin D. (Linda) Cox Jr., James C. (Michele) Cox II, Michael J. Cox (Justine LaMastra), and Kathleen (Kyle) Cancellieri; and her great grandchildren Sarah Elizabeth Cox, Jesse Elizabeth Cox, Dylan Cancellieri, and Camden Cancellieri.
 
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James A. Howell

January 15, 2018 |

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

James A. Howell, age 82, of McKeesport, died January 14, 2018, at Family Hospice and Palliative Care.

 
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John Brletic

January 15, 2018 |

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

John Brletic, age 89 , of McKeesport, died January 15, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family.

 
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Warren F. Albeck

January 15, 2018 |

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

Warren F. Albeck, age 71, of Lincoln Borough, died January 13, 2018, unexpectedly at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 13, 1946, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Warren H. and Grace (Eicker) Albeck and the husband of Henrietta (Pasternak) Albeck, they shared over 51 years of love and laughs together.

 
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Helen A. Mascilak

January 15, 2018 |

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

Helen A. Mascilak, 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital.

 
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Oliva Merletto

January 15, 2018 |

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

Oliva "Ollie" (Dinello) Merletto, age 84, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at home. She retired after 42 years as a waitress at Metz Restaurant in Elizabeth Twp. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. where she was a Eucharistic minister. She was a former avid bowler at Colonial Lanes.

 
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Patricia A. Crawley

January 15, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Patricia A. (Kendi) Crawley, 66, of Glassport, formerly of Youngstown, PA, died Jan. 13, 2018. She was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Hovenec) Kendi. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Richard Crawley; was the beloved mother to sons Nathan (Trish) Crawley, Tyler Crawley, and Richard Crawley, all from Glassport; beloved Bubba to twin granddaughters Hailey and Madison; and sister-in-law Rita Jones, St. Cloud FL.  Patricia was a longtime member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and the Polish National Alliance. She graduated from Latrobe High School. She was the sweetest and most caring person and will be missed by many.  Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  A funeral mass will be held Thurs. 10:00 a.m. at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following at New St. Joseph Cemetery.

 


Debra Ann "Bee Bee" Pomposelli

January 13, 2018 |

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

Debra Ann "Bee Bee" Pomposelli, 62, of Christy Park, was called home to heaven on Friday, January 12, 2018. She was born January 13, 1955 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gayle Kelly Pomposelli. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, East McKeesport  and worked at the Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport Campus for over 30 years. She was a graduate of Penn State University. She will be missed by her only sister, Linda (Dan) Bazylak of Destin, FL, and nieces, Danielle (Chris) Bazylak Fettig and their children, Christian and Weston of Meadville, and Sarah (Justin) Bazylak Dickey and their children, Charlie and Jenna of Atlantic. Bee Bee adored her great-nieces and nephews, as if they were her own children.

 
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Michael Joseph Davis

January 13, 2018 |

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

Michael Joseph Davis, 80, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born November 23, 1937 in Elwood, IN, and was the son of the late Margaret Dyer (Walter) Wallace and Ralph L. Davis. He was the husband of the late Maryann Betz Davis who died November 13, 2017. They were married for 53 years. Michael was a 1955 graduate of the former St. Peter High School in McKeesport and was a US Army Veteran. He was a Group Leader at US Steel Irwin Works and retired after 40 years of service. He was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church of McKeesport and Calvary Chapel of South Pittsburgh. He was also a member of the Port Vue and White Oak American Legions and the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. He is survived by his sons, Paul M. (Debbie) Davis of Pennsville, NJ, and Christopher A. (Alycia Albis) Davis of Charlotte, NC, daughter, Susan A. (Ron Hunt) Davis of Port Vue, grandsons, Christopher A. Davis, II, and Jason B. Davis of Charlotte, NC, brother-in-law, Frank G. (Diane) Betz of North Huntingdon, sisters-in-law, Eileen R. Morgan of Liberty Borough and Karen E. Cloonan of Lancaster, nieces and nephews.

 
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Eva J. Zeleznik

January 12, 2018 |

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

Eva J. Zeleznik, 101 of Duquesne, wife of the late John Zeleznik, died Jan. 8, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Maximillion and Anna (Purgaric) Wandrey.  She is survived by her daughters Roberta (Michael) Robbe of Export and Patricia (John) Hornyak of Wallingford, CT; grandchildren George (Kathy) and Mark (Nancy) Hornyak; great grandchildren Jack, Julia, Nathan, Bailey and Cole; brother-in-law G. Richard Misenhelter; also many nieces and nephews.  Eva was preceded in death by her brother Robert (Mary) Wandrey; brother-in-laws Michael (Irene) Zeleznik, Myles (Elsie) Zeleznik and Albert "Timmy" Zeleznik; sister-in-laws Marie Janesko and Lydia Misenhelter.  Eva was a very active member of St. John Mark Lutheran Church in Homestead; was a Girl Scout leader for over 20 years; was a member of both the Duquense and Allegheny County Women's Club, where she was an active volunteer for Operation Smile. In her youth, Eva was an avid tennis player, belonging to a church league, consisting of 5 teams, of which she was the only female.  She had many hobbies, including hat making, sewing, knitting, crocheting and golf, but her passion was cards.  She belonged to several card clubs and played every chance she got.  A memorial service will be held Feb. 3, 2018 at St. John Mark Lutheran Church at 2:00 pm.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church in Eva's memory.