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Kyp L. Anderson

December 14, 2017 |

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

With love and sadness, the family of Kyp L. Anderson announces his passing at the age of 71 on December 10, 2017. After a brief but courageous battle with cancer, Kyp “Kiki”, passed away in Monroeville, surrounded by loved ones.  Born on New Year’s Eve, 1945, in McKeesport, Kyp was the son of the late William Ewald Anderson and Molly Kaminsky Anderson. Kyp was a graduate of Grove City College where he was politically engaged.  For 18 years, he worked as a dispatch analyst for Exxon and in subsequent years, Kyp worked for United HealthCare in claims. After retiring, Kyp was able to devote time to his passion for social equality and human rights through various advocacy organizations.  He enjoyed traveling; his beloved dog Chrissy; watching golf, the Patriots, and reality TV; and being a proud grandfather. Kyp is survived by daughter Kristin Byzek and her husband Eric; daughter Amy Bair and her husband Jeffrey; grandchildren Molly, Jacob, and Lucy; partner Michael Sprowls; sister Leslie Anderson Boynton and her husband Richard Wieczorek, niece Lisa Gottler and her husband David, niece Jennifer Phillips and her husband Jason, great-nephew Alex, and great-nieces Kaci, Emily, and Alyssa. 

 
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Irene McLaughlin

December 14, 2017 |

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

Irene McLaughlin, 88, of Christy Park, died Monday, December 11, 2017. She was born September 18, 1929 in Glassport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Janitor Kaduk. She was the wife of the late Bernard John McLaughlin who died November 11, 1989. Irene was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Christy Park. She is survived by her daughters, Bernadette (Joseph) Szarmach of Murrysville and Colleen (Arnold) Mosa of North Huntingdon, son, Timothy McLaughlin of Lynchburg, TN, sister, Helen Ciaverra of Greensburg, grandchildren, Amber (Lee) Temple, Adam (Heather) Szarmach, Brooke (Robbie) Magilson, Cara (Dave) Herbeck, Marie Mosa, Shane (Ashley) McLaughlin, and Mariah McLaughlin, great-grandchildren, Ian, Paige, Lexie, Tenley, Weston, Evelyn, Nina, Ava, Emma, Brayden, Karli and Madelynn, nieces and nephews.

 
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Robert J. "Bob" Hornak

December 14, 2017 |

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

Robert J. “Bob” Hornak, 83, of Liberty Borough, died Dec. 13, 2017, in McKeesport.

 
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Charlotte C. Wooten Jackson

December 14, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Friends will be received Friday, December 15, 2017, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Macedonia Baptist Church, 19 Cochran Street, Duquesne, Pennsylvania, where services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Archie D. Perrin, Jr. officiating.

For the full obituary please visit our site https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Charlotte-Jackson

 


Joan F. White

December 14, 2017 |

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

JOAN F. WHITE age 95, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, on December 12, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Annie (Hollis) Asson. She was the wife of the late John C. "Jack" White, Jr.; mother of Carol Schultz of Mesa, AZ, Joan Hanlon of Cocoa Beach, FL and John C. "Jack" (Elaine M.) White III of Elizabeth; also seven grandchildren Dawn Odil, Christopher Cifaldi, George Schultz, Timothy Richards, Shawn Magiera, Kellie O' Donnell, Jacqueline Bedzik; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial visitation on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 9-10 a.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne at which time services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice, 310 Fisk St., Pgh., PA 15201.

 


Nancy June Vincenzini

December 13, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Nancy June Vincenzini, 68, of West Mifflin passed away at Jefferson Regional Hospital on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.  She was born December 15, 1948 in Homestead to the late Pio N. and June Fern Finney Vincenzini.  Nancy is survived by son, Thomas P. Vincenzini of West Mifflin; sister, Kathy L. (George) Pomaibo of West Mifflin; brothers, Charles N. (Mary Ann) Vincenzini of White Oak, Robert L. (Judith)  Vincenzini of Jeannette, Gary H. Vincenzini of West Mifflin; nieces, Michelle (Tim) Taylor of Shaler, Amy (Brian) Hartz of Bristow, VA; nephews, Bill Pomaibo of West Mifflin, Eddie Michael of Vanderbilt, PA.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Shirley (Edward) Matwij.  Nancy lived in the West Mifflin all her life.  She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, was a sports enthusiast, and a bird/animal watcher.  Arrangements have be entrusted to I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Patricia Sharon Pollard Cobbs

December 13, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Friends will be received Friday, December 22, 2017 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., McKeesport, PA.

For the full obituary please visit https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Patricia-Cobbs

 


Leslie Johnson

December 13, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Friends will be received Thursday, December 14, 2017, 10:00 am until 11:00 a.m. in Morning Star Baptist Church, 307 Shaw Avenue, Clairton, Pennsylvania, where services will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.

Arrangements entrusted to the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., Clairton, PA.

For the full obituary please visit https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Leslie-Johnson

 


Naomi Ruth Painter

December 12, 2017 |

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

Naomi "Ruth" Painter, 81, left her earthly life after a brief illness on December 12, 2017 to be with the Lord and her loving husband, Bobby.

 
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Dolly Eori

December 12, 2017 |

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

Dolly Eori, age 93, of Sutersville, and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Excella Westmoreland Hospital. She was a member of The Church in Sutersville. Born on June 21, 1924, she was a daughter of the late George Vanscoy Sr. and Mary (Small) Vanscoy, and wife of the late Paul C. Eori. She is survived by son, Joseph A. (Patty) Eori Sr. of Sutersville; granddaughters, Angel (David) Strickler of Rostraver and Lorin Eori of Lakewood Ranch, FL; grandson, Joseph A. Eori Jr. of Sutersville; and great-granddaughter, Mia Strickler; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue,  Elizabeth, on Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 
 


Cascere Davon Dunn

December 12, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Friends will be received Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, where services will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Kimberly Smith.

For the full obituary please visit https://www.watersfuneralhome.net/notices/Cascere-Dunn

 


Frank A. Curcio

December 12, 2017 |

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

Frank A. Curcio, age 94 of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Thursday, December 7, 2017.  Born January 24, 1923 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Basil and Anna (Cortes) Curcio. 

 
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Richard J. Kurta

December 12, 2017 |

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

Richard J. Kurta, age 59, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 in H.C.R. Manor Care in Whitehall.  Richard was born in Jacksonville, Florida on December 19, 1957 to the late Richard P. and Mary (Winand) Kurta. 

 
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Carole Ann (Hoak) Wilcox

December 12, 2017 |

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

Carole Ann (Hoak) Wilcox, age 74, of Jefferson Hills passed away, suddenly, on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in her home. Carole Ann  was born  in McKeesport on June 20, 1943  to the late Edward and Gladys (Grice) Hoak.  

 
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Thomas M. "Zip" Budd, Sr.

December 11, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas M. "Zip" Budd, Sr., age 70, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born December 21, 1946 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Michael Budziszewski and Julia (Bocek) Budd.

 
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