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Joanne Sujeta

September 04, 2023 |

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

Joanne (Cyphers) Sujeta, age 88, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at home. She was a long-time member of the National Rifleman’s Association (NRA), a member of the Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC), and she helped campaign for Republican candidates. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, she was a member of the Clairton Anglers Club, and she enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and spring walks at the East Broadtop Railroad. Born July 30, 1935 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Ann (Hrapchak) Cyphers and wife of the late Emil G. Sujeta. She is survived by a daughter, Eleanor Sujeta of Pleasant Hills; sons, Emil (Gayle) Sujeta of Elizabeth Twp., David (Linda) Sujeta of Jefferson Hills, and Michael Sujeta of Jefferson Hills; grandchildren, Alan Sujeta of Elizabeth Twp., and Amanda (Adam) Sujeta of Elizabeth Twp.; sisters, Ellen Andrewson of Finleyville and Jeanie McBride of Jefferson Hills; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Adam Stump officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

 


Debra M. "Debbie" Solo

September 03, 2023 |

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

Debra M. "Debbie" Solo, age 72, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at UPMC Mercy. Born in McKeesport on May 17, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dolores (Charmo) Waugaman. She was a former x-ray technician, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-former Holy Name Church, liked sketch artistry and drawing, gardening and was passionate about the Steelers. She is survived by her son Chris (Susie) Solo of State College, PA; grandmother of Michael Solo and Molly Solo; and sister of Gary (Linda) Waugaman and their family Bryan, Jason and Laura Waugaman and late Craig (wife Carol survives) Waugaman and their family Chaz and Brant Waugaman,. There is no visitation. Services will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 12 noon, with inurnment, in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

 


Nancy Zumbro South

September 03, 2023 |

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

Nancy Zumbro South, 91, of North Huntingdon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 1, 2023 after suffering a brief illness at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. Nancy was born on July 20, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrews and Helen (Wendell)  Zumbro. She was the wife of the late James South who passed away February 17, 2014. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and  worked for the Aluminum Company of America for 7 years. Nancy was a lifelong member, Deaconess and Sunday School Teacher at Park Baptist Church. She was also a long time member of the DAR (Daughters of American Revolution), the McKeesport Symphony Society, the National Secretary Association, and an Honorary Penn State Alumnus. Nancy worked for many years at H.B. South Printing alongside her husband, Jim. She was a pillar of her church, active in the community and a beloved mother and grandmother. In her spare time she enjoyed being a seamstress and playing tennis, and had a great love for traveling. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Marcia South Klein who passed away September 27, 2021.  She is survived by sons  Mark James South (Ann Davis South), Marlin Joseph South (Maura Momich South), son-in-law Phil Klein, grandchildren Julia and Noah South, and beloved dog Zoey. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome Tuesday, September 5, 2023 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Funeral Service will be officiated by The Rev. Dr. Rudy Mayak at Park Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 10:00 am. (Everyone please meet at the church) Private Entombment will follow at the Garden Mausoleum at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Park Baptist Church, 749 Center Street, Versailles, PA, 15132, or The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 N. Linden Street, Duquesne, PA, 15110, organizations Nancy felt strongly about. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Bernadette E. Mikolics

September 02, 2023 |

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

Bernadette E. Mikolics, age 90, of North Versailles, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Overlook Green Senior Living-Whitehall. Born in Duquesne on November 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Balog) Wagner. She was a former transportation clerk for U.S. Steel-Homestead and was also a homemaker. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish-Sacred Heart Church. She was a graduate of Duquesne High School and Douglas Business School. She volunteered 10 years at Jefferson Hospital and was an avid card player. She was a former member of the former St. Stephen Hungarian Church in McKeesport. Bernadette was the wife of the late William Mikolics; sister of the late Frank (late Helen) Wagner, late Veronica (late Joseph “Tepy”) Budjos, and late William Wagner. She is the aunt to Joseph (Mary Jean) Bujdos, Judith (George) Yurgec, Barbara (Tim) Fenton and their children Chrissy and Tim; great aunt of Alexis (Mike) Saponsky and their children Lizzy, A.J., and Maya, Matthew (Katie) Yurgec and their children Caelyn and Caroline, Dr. Jeanne Marie (Dr. David Irwin) Bujdos, Dr. Veronica Bujdos, Lucy (Caleb) Olsen, and Joseph Bujdos III. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 10:30-11:00 a.m., at Sacred Heart Church, 1600 Brinton Rd., Braddock Hills, PA 15221 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Martin Barkin, officiation. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-455-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

 


Sylvia A. (DeFazio) Tullius

September 02, 2023 |

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

Sylvia A. (DeFazio) Tullius, age 92 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.  Born September 25, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Dominic J. DeFazio, Sr. and Mary (Capozzi) DeFazio.  A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, where she also served as a sacristan, Sylvia volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Clairton, for Jefferson Hospital, and for the PTA when her children were young.  Most of all, her family will remember her as a mother through-and-through and as an excellent cook, baker, and seamstress.  Besides her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband James E. Tullius, who passed away May 26, 2014; her son James M. Tullius, who passed away January 12, 2016; and her siblings Clementine Nuzzo and Dominic J. DeFazio, Jr..  She is survived by her children Sr. Sylvia A. Tullius, OSF of Warrendale, Patricia M. (Andrew) West of Clairton, Anita L. (Larry) Elder of Loudon, TN, Mary B. Tullius of Clairton, and Danette M. (David) Alderson of Jefferson Hills; her grandchildren Andrew J. (Tara) West, Jeffrey A. (Lisa) West, Shaun P. (Tracey) Elder, Mary C. (Paul) Formella, James V. and Rachel K. Tullius, David G. (Jacquie) Alderson, and Ryan D. (Jackie) Alderson; her great-grandchildren Ethan X., Liam A., and Samuel L. West, Claire Alderson, Jack and Anna Elder, and Brooks and Ember Formella; her daughter-in-law Lisa Tullius; and also nieces and nephews.

 
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Katherine L. (Brkovich) Carr

September 02, 2023 |

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

Katherine L. Carr, age 88 of Versailles, passed away at home on Friday, September 1,2023.   Born December 10, 1934 in Versailles, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Mildred (Brketic) Brkovich.   A 1960 graduate of the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, where she was a member of the Rho-Chi Honor Society, Katherine retired as a pharmacist for UPMC McKeesport.  She was also a parishioner of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church in Christy Park and a member of the CFU Lodge #146 of Versailles.  Besides her parents, Katherine was preceded in death by her husband Regis G. Carr, who passed away August 13, 2011, and her siblings Ann Tucker and Steve, Frank, John, William, and George Brkovich.  She is survived by her children Allan R. (Cindy) Carr of White Oak and Terri A. (Jimbo) Barry of McKeesport; her grandchildren Jimmy and Katie Barry, Ryan (Laren) and Shane Carr, and Alicia (Chukky) Okobi; great-grandchildren Maddox and Dylan Carr; her sister-in-law Loretta Brkovich; and also nieces and nephews.

 
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Judith A. Thompson

September 02, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Judith A. Thompson, 87 of North Versailles Twp. died Saturday August 26, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Beloved wife of Albert Thompson.  Loving mother of George Thompson, Sherry Thompson Zupan, Ron Thompson, Dawn Thompson Lewis, and Ken Thompson.  Wonderful grandmother of  13, great-grandmother of 11, and great-great grandmother of 1.

 
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Leslie Fonas Jingozian

September 02, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Leslie Fonas Jingozian, 59, died Saturday August 26, 2023. Surrounded by friends and family, Leslie died in the comfort of her beloved childhood home after a three-year battle with metastatic cancer. She was sent off with love, dignity and a touch of humor, and her death was an experience we will never forget.

The firstborn daughter of Kenneth R. and Patricia (Minyon) Fonas, Leslie began snowplowing down the slopes as soon as she could walk. Born November 19, 1963, she grew up skiing at Seven Springs with her family. As an adult, she spent every possible moment living and skiing on Blue Knob Mountain, where she also ran the Ski Shop. Her style was a perfect blend of athleticism and elegance. A technical and graceful skier, she raced in the Moonlight Race League on the Little Valley Team which was always back and forth in the first place spot. In the off-season, she loved riding her Harley.

Leslie’s earliest claim to fame came in the mid-70s, as the girl on the box of Johnny Bench Batter Up. She was an avid equestrian and spent three happy weeks every summer at the Allegheny Riding Camp. She played classical guitar and cello. Leslie attended the East Allegheny school system K-11, and graduated from Wilson Christian Academy in 1982. After graduating from high school, she attended Gordon College on the North Shore of Massachusetts from 1982-1984. She met David Jingozian while working as an office manager for a finance group in Boston; they married in 1987, and had two daughters, Alex and Kari.

 
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Robert J. Fedor, Jr.

September 02, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Robert J. Fedor, Jr., 66, died on Tuesday August 29, 2023. Beloved son of the late Robert J. and Ann (Korcinsky) Fedor.  Loving brother of Mary (Jack) Gibala, Anne (Tim) Incheck and the late Joseph Fedor and Susan (Fedor) Wessel.  Dear uncle of Ann (Tom) McRitchie, Matthew (Kelly) Gibala, Luke Gibala, Brian (Robin) Incheck, Leigh (Hero) Tran, Joseph Incheck, Justin Wessel, and Jodi Wessel.  Also survived be 9 Great-nieces and nephews and Ed Smith whom Bob considered him like a son.  Bob owned and operated RJ’s Lounge in North Versailles for over 20 years.
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Frank “Tee” Grubbs

September 02, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Frank “Tee” Grubbs, of White Oak, peacefully passed on August 29, 2023 at the age of 57. Tee was the devoted husband of Dana (Fairfull) Grubbs for 34 wonderful years. He was the loving father of Celina (Sebastian), Joshua Eathorne. Tee was the special brother of John Grubbs. He is also survived by his parents-in-law, David and Darlene Fairfull (Bucky), brother-in-law, Darin (Brenda) Fairfull, nephews, Julian Grubbs, Andrew Fairfull, and Ryan Ireland, niece, Dr. Aubree Fairfull, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in passing by his daughter, Ashlee Grubbs, parents, Paul “Bones” and Shirley (Driggers) Grubbs, and nephew, Jonathan Grubbs.

Tee was a Volunteer Fire Fighter for Duquesne Annex, Pa. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He loved riding his motorcycle.  Tee was a loyal man, friend, and brother of the Dogs of Fire. Above all else, he was a loving, honest, and loyal husband, father, and brother.

 
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John Stanley "Spatz" Slepecki

September 02, 2023 |

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

John Stanley "Spatz" Slepecki, 93, of Virginia Beach, VA., (Formerly of Duquesne) entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, peacefully at the home of his daughter Marylin Borza. Mr. Slepecki was born in Glassport on March 7, 1930. He was the ninth child of ten of the late Frank and Antonina (Starzak) Slepecki. He was a retired steel worker and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Cmar) Slepecki, he is survived by two daughters; Marylin (Michael) Borza of Virginia Beach and Audrey (Nicholas) Touloumes of Mechanicsburg, a sister, Bernadette Juraszek of North Huntingdon, four grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received from 6-8 P.M. on Thursday, August 31, 2023 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne. A Blessing in the Memorial Home on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 9:30 AM will be followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Holy Trinity Church with Rev. Nicholas Mastrangelo as celebrant. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.                             

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Connie L. (Berg) McClintock

September 02, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Connie L. (Berg) McClintock, 73, of Harrison City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born November 18, 1949 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Chester and Betty (Erickson) Berg. Connie was a member of Community Church, Harrison City, and was a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha. She worked as a teacher for Norwin School District, she was a tutor for the McKeesport Area School District, and was director of the preschool program at Christ United Methodist Church, where she was well known as “Ms. Connie”. She enjoyed going on family vacations to Ocean City, and was a devoted grandmother who was affectionately known as “Mima”.

 
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Jay-Lynn Nicole Brown

September 02, 2023 |

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

Jay-Lynn Nicole Brown, 21, also known by her nickname Nicole or JJ, of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, passed on August 26, 2023. Jay-Lynn was born on April 3, 2002.

Now with her father Herbert Brown, who sadly passed last year. Jay-Lynn Is lived by her loving family, her mother Adell, and siblings, Noah & Kaylee, Shayla & Justin, Redine, Zaniah, James, Sydney, and Sarah. Her goddaughter Aries, and all of her nieces and nephews. Isaac, Isaiah, Adell, Charrm, Noah the 3rd, Stacey, Aiden, Kali’ah, Aries, Zakai, and Zy’aire. Along with all her uncles, aunts and cousins.

The youngest of the bunch she was so full of energy, thoughtful, witty (she always had a come back), bold (always spoke her mind), confident, hysterically funny, and just the life of the party. She loved to dance, freestyle and to do makeup.

 
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Lois L. (Ochs) Beard

September 02, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Lois L. (Ochs) Beard, 91, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born April 6, 1932 in Wilmerding, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Anna Marie (Master) Ochs. Lois was a retired secretary working for Dormont Manufacturing in Delmont and Redstone Highlands in North Huntingdon. She was a Collegian in the Women of the Moose, Lodge 171, Irwin and enjoyed bowling. She was a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, North Huntingdon. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband William J. Beard Sr., her son William J. Beard Jr., and siblings Raymond Ochs, Jane Mann and Agnes Rowles. She is survived by her children Cheryl Ann (Jeff) O’Neill of North Huntingdon and James W. (Vivian) Beard of Newport News, VA; her grandchildren Jeffrey O’Neill and his fiancé Tabytha Sant, Brittne Beard, and James W. Beard; also niece and nephew Nancy (John) Harr and Thomas Rowles.

 
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Robert “Bud” K. Miller

September 02, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Robert “Bud” K. Miller, age 79, of North Versailles, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from complications of ALS. He was born January 26, 1944 in Braddock, the son of the late Virginia Wagner and John Miller. Bud served honorably in the Army and was stationed in Germany. After his service, he worked for over 31 years at Westinghouse Electric as a Senor Technician. He was also the owner of Dutch-N-Dads sports card shop for many years and continued his love of cards at the Rossi Flea Mart. His other passions included working on his PT Cruisers and model trains. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Joanne A. Miller.

 
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