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Mary Ann Lalley

November 11, 2024 |

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

The Family of Mary Ann (Gasparella) Lalley of McKeesport, PA is saddened to announce her passing on November 9, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Vandergrift, PA on August 22, 1936, to Giovanni and Maria (Cavadon) Gasparella, Mary was the youngest of five children.
Mary graduated from Vandergrift High School in 1954, and attended Pittsburgh Arts Institute. She was employed as a commercial artist by G.C. Murphy Company of McKeesport. She made lifelong friends. In 1956, Mary married the love of her life, Charles W. Lalley. They remained a loving and devoted couple until his death 55 years later. The couple had two children, Maria Ann and James Patrick II. Mary later shared her artistic talents with her community by volunteering at her children's school and teaching the art program at Mt. Vernon's Girl Scout Day Camp in Elizabeth, PA. To nurture her passion for art, she attended various art classes at Divine Redeemer Convent also in Elizabeth. Mary was a forty-year member of her church choir.
Everything Mary touched was approached with thoughtfulness and beauty. Her sense of decorum was evident in the way she cared for her family and their home. Mary was known for her beautifully wrapped Christmas gifts and holiday décor. She was calm, dignified, diplomatic, and caring with every encounter. Her warmth and kindness made a deep impression on everyone she met.
Mary's grace and beauty always shown through, even in the darkest of times as she faced life's complexities. She accepted her devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease the way she lived life with quiet dignity and determination.

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James Janosko

November 11, 2024 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

James “Jim” Janosko, 78, of Dravosburg, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his home. He was born in Homestead on April 30, 1946, to the late Michael J. and Margaret T. Majovsky Janosko. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Francine Yoannone Janosko of Dravosburg, daughters Adrienne (Kenneth) Koncerak of North Huntington, Lisa (Richard) Matt of Natrona Heights, brother Michael G. Janosko of Homestead Boro, grandchildren Cecilia, George and Alana, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his sister Margaret Janosko. He was a member of the Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, and he enjoyed helping with the food bank and church festivals. James worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 38 years, he loved spending time with his family, gardening, loved watching Pittsburgh Penguins hockey listening to Steelers games, and watching old westerns. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War on the U.S.S Lewis and Clark SSBN #644 and was awarded the National Defense Medal, First Award. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Eugene Church on 3210 Liberty Way, McKeesport, PA 15133 at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to be followed by interment with military honors at St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank at 1 N. Linden St. Duquesne, PA 15110. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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Bernard Guzik

November 11, 2024 |

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

Bernard Guzik, age 84 of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in LGAR Health and Rehabilitation in Turtle Creek.  Affectionately known as "Gramps," Pa Bernie," and self-proclaimed "Cantankerous Dirty Old PIA," he was born December 15, 1939 in McKeesport.  He was the son of the late Edward and Anna (Bielawski) Guzik, husband of the late Gertrude M. "Trudi" Guzik, who passed away May 25, 2010, and brother of the late Marcella (the late Joseph) Tomkowitz.  Bernard was a member of the McKeesport High School Class of 1957, and a member of the Tigers Marching Band, and earned an associates degree in drafting and drawing from Penn State University, McKeesport.  He served as a draftsman, insurance salesman, and eventually settled in his career in pharmaceutical sales, surviving many company mergers and retiring in the early 2000s.  He was an active member and former usher of St. Patrick's Church - Mary, Mother of God Parish.  In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, golfing, "rubbie" lottery tickets, "hokie movies," his Rambler convertible,...and chewing snuff.  Bernard  is survived by his children Carolyn M. Guzik and Mitchell A. (wife Malissa) Guzik, both of Elizabeth Twp; his three grandsons Michael (wife Kristie) Guzik of Springdale, Alexander (girlfriend Stephanie Hurley) Guzik of Elizabeth Twp., and Tyler (girlfriend Lindsey Taylor) Guzik of Elizabeth Twp.; his "great-grand-puppies" Lola, Brutus, and Sadie; and his brother-in-law John "Jake" Pulnar of Fayetteville, PA.

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David Walter Manns

November 10, 2024 |

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

David Walter Manns, age 74, of White Oak, PA, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2024. He was born in McKeesport, PA on July 5, 1950 and was the son of the late Walter E. “Knute” Manns and the late June Parker Manns (Calvin) Weissert and his late stepmother, Eleanor Nyegre Manns.

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James A. Rebosky Jr.

November 10, 2024 |

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

James A. Rebosky Jr. age 60, of North Huntingdon passed away 11/09/2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Duquesne Pa. on Dec 25, 1963 to the late James and Joann (Kopaczynski) Rebosky. He was a graduate of Norwin high school. Jim was the owner of CJR Transport and hauled steel for nearly 40 years in the Pittsburgh area. Jim was most proud of his beloved family. His most treasured memories were coaching his children in their various sports and traveling for their baseball and soccer teams. Above all he cherished his time spent with his grandchildren. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Cynthia Rebosky Swenson. He is survived by his wife Jamie (Thomas) Rebosky, loving son Casey (Dallas) Rebosky and his adoring daughters Cassandra Rebosky and Cristina (Christian) Poach, three grandsons that he adored, James, Rip and Cash; and his grandson due in December, his brother Jeffery Rebosky and his sister Tiffany Rebosky. Services will be private. JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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E. Patricia Leonard

November 09, 2024 |

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

E. Patricia Leonard, age 87, of Elizabeth Twp., PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, passed peacefully at UPMC East Hospital on Friday, November 8, 2024. She was born in McKeesport, PA on November 12, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Ruscin Liberatore. She retired after twenty-four years as a Special Ed Teacher’s Aide from McKeesport Area School District. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church and was devoted to her Catholic faith. She was also a member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America Lodge #57. She was passionate about her family, enjoyed cooking and baking especially around the holiday season, and loved to entertain. She was a woman of style who was always ready for a day of shopping and she loved her trips to the casino where she was a frequent donator.

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Peter J. "Pepper Pete" Janusek

November 08, 2024 |

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

Peter J. “Pepper Pete” Janusek, age 77, of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in UPMC Shadyside. Born in McKeesport, PA on January 14, 1947, he was the son of the late Peter L. Janusek and late Alice (Kopasko) Janusek Monroe. He was a retired carpenter for UPMC Shadyside and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church. He was a tremendous golfer, with 3 holes in one to his credit, was a world renowned gardener, known for his pepper powder, and did metal crafting of miniature motorcycles, turtles and airplanes. He loved to talk to people and never met a stranger. Pete was an excellent basketball player and also played for the Duquesne Zemps. He proudly served his country in the Army, in Germany, during the Vietnam Era.

Pete is the beloved husband of Cheryl (Capalbo) Janusek for 54 years; father of Mark (Beth) Janusek of Bethel Park and Carol (fiancé Martin West) Hanlin of Duquesne; grandfather of Katrina Janusek, twins Megan and Brandon Janusek and Lucas Zelasko; brother of Diane Harlacher of West Mifflin and Patrick (Becky) Monroe of Pleasant Hills. He is also survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. and Monday, November 11, 2024 from 2-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Thomas Dansak, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors.

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Rose Marie Kushner Palocsko

November 08, 2024 |

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

Rose Marie Kushner Palocsko, age 93 of North Huntingdon, passed away on November 7, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1931 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Stephen Beskid and Ann Liptak Beskid. Rose Marie was a graduate of McKeesport High School's Class of 1949. She was a Charter Member at St. Agnes Church where she belonged to the Christian Mothers Club. She was also a volunteer with the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Rose Marie belonged to the Circleville Firehall Ladies Auxiliary and was the first Registrar for the Norwin Soccer Club. She served as a costume seamstress for the Norwin Theater Company. Rose Marie cherished her role as a homemaker, and enjoyed sewing, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Rose Marie was preceded in death by her first husband Edward Kushner, and her second husband Edward Palocsko. She is survived by two sons, Andrew Kushner (Janeen), and Edward Kushner (Patricia), one daughter, Barbara Komondor (Michael), one brother, Frank Beskid (Judy), one sister, Nancy Priselac, grandchildren Sean Kushner, Claudia Ohrman (Joshua), Ralph Hensell, Rachael Ekberk, and Michael Hensell, and one great-grandson, Joshua Jr. Friends will be received at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Sunday from 4 PM to 8 PM and Monday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Agnes Church on Tuesday at 10 AM with interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Irwin. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Betty L. Stear

November 08, 2024 |

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

Betty L. Stear, age 88, of Clayton, NC, formerly of McKeesport, died November 5, 2024, at SECU Hospice House. Born March 15, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Milligan) Little.

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Charles J. "CJ" Gretz

November 08, 2024 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Charles J.  "CJ" Gretz, 56, of Glassport passed away November 2, 2024 at Kane Regional Center in McKeesport after a battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Charles Gretz and Josephine (Gremaki) Gretz.
He was employed at Winzek's Catering in Glassport for many years. He enjoyed watching the Steelers and drinking his Natural Light, and also enjoyed watching older TV reruns and movies. He loved listening to Casey Kasem's American Top 40's (3WS) on Sundays.

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Rev. Dr. Lowell J. Meek

November 07, 2024 |

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

Rev. Dr. Lowell Jackson Meek, 75, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024 surrounded by his adoring family after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. In addition to his loving and devoted wife Leah (Dattilo) Meek, Lowell’s life is honored and celebrated by his eight children – Emily (Keith) Hasek, Stella (Michael) Isbir, Amanda (Travis) Meek-Herzing, Jared (Anna) Meek, Kathryn (Derek) Martin, Rachel (Michael) Beckstrom, Samuel and Paulina. He is grandpa to 14 grandchildren – Hannah, Noah, Johnathan, Moriah, Isabella, Christopher, Michael, Alayna, Talitha, Emma, Sarah, Boaz, Mabel, and Nicodemus. He is also survived by his brothers, Richard, David and Alan, and sisters, Carol Ann and Barbara, as well many dear extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorothy Meek and daughter, Erin Marie. Lowell was born on September 6, 1949 in Lorain, Ohio, where he lived until his family moved to Mt. Lebanon before his sophomore year of high school. He entered the University of Pittsburgh, where he pursued a pre-med course of study. During his first year at Pitt, he gave himself to the Lordship of Christ through the ministry of Young Life. Lowell continued to be nurtured through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes while participating on Pitt’s Gymnastics Team and twice won the Eastern Intercollegiate Championship in floor exercise. He even had the opportunity to appear on Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood as a Royal Tumbler.  It was at Pitt that he met his wife of 52 years, Leah. After graduating from Pitt in 1971 with a degree in chemistry, Lowell entered Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, though he kept active in gymnastics by coaching youth teams. He also volunteered with Young Life, co-founding clubs in Westwood and Ipswich, Mass., that grew rapidly under his care. Lowell earned his Master of Divinity degree in 1974. After seminary, Lowell served with the Coalition for Christian Outreach on the campus of Geneva College in Beaver Falls. During this time, Lowell was ordained to the ministry in 1976. In 1980, Lowell moved from the Geneva campus to the campus of Waynesburg College, where he served as the director of the Christian Education Degree Program. In 1983, Lowell served as an interim minister at Windy Gap Presbyterian Church in West Finley. The following year he was called as an associate pastor to the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, where he served for 10 years. During this time, he completed his Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Seminary in California and later served on both the board of directors for Presbyterians Pro-Life and the Evangelical and Congregation Development Unit of Pittsburgh Presbytery. In 1994, he took a new call to be the head pastor of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, where he served for 18 years. During his years there, he also served on Elizabeth-Forward District Board of School Directors (2001-2005) as the Chair of Finance and Board President. Upon leaving Round Hill, he served as an interim pastor at two churches until he retired. Lowell lived an epic life full of adventure. He was a man of great faith who loved deeply and lived to serve the Lord. He will be missed dearly. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 2-8 PM. Friends will also be received on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 10:00-10:45 AM at the Mt. Lebanon Evangelical Presbyterian Church followed by a funeral service at 11AM with the Rev. Carolyn Poteet officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Robin Ann Stuart

November 07, 2024 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robin Ann Stuart, age 62 of Elizabeth, formerly of West Mifflin died November 5, 2024 at Magee Women's Hospital. Born August 3, 1962 in Homestead, she was the daughter of the late Robert Stuart, Sr. and Evelyn (King) Stuart Brown.

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Edward R. Brush

November 07, 2024 |

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

Edward R. Brush, age 79, of McKeesport, died on November 5, 2024, at home. Born August 18, 1945, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Mary (Dyakon) Brush and husband of Pat (Kehoe) Brush for 52 years.  Edward was a loving husband to his wife, Pat, and together, they shared a passion for family activities, especially sports events involving their children and grandchildren. One of Edward's most cherished traditions was the "Mystery Mondays" he organized for his grandkids, where he would plan surprise adventures for them to enjoy. Edward found joy in these moments of togetherness and laughter.  Traveling with his beloved wife was another highlight of Edward's life. They particularly loved embarking on cruises, exploring new destinations hand in hand, creating lasting memories filled with love and shared adventures. Ed worked as an accountant for Consol Energy for over 40 years. He was a member of the Mary, Mother of God Parish, and former Knight of Columbus.

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David J. Rickard

November 07, 2024 |

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

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Ronald M. Kurta

November 06, 2024 |

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

Ronald M. Kurta, age 64, of Duquesne, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in UPMC Presbyterian. Born in McKeesport on October 3, 1960, he was the son of the late John Kurta and Eleanor (Parsons) Eagle. He was a retired truck driver for PNM Trucking and McKee Asphalt. He enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing and riding his motorcycle. Ron most especially liked spending time with his grandchildren. 

Ron and his wife Debra (Pugh) Kurta have been together for 46 years. He is the father of Michael (Ashley) Kurta of Duquesne, Jonathon Kurta of North Versailles, and Rebecca Kurta (Ronald) of Port Vue; grandfather of Nicholas Kurta, Keegan (Nick) Kurta, Bentley Kurta, Declan Spell, Liam Kurta, Austin Kurta, Eli Kurta, Richard Jasek, Robbie Jasek, Riley Jasek, and Raelyn Jasek; brother of Mark Kurta of Wikins Twp,., Shawn (Melina) Pruszko of West Mifflin, Kevin (Sue) Kurta of West Mifflin and the late John Kurta (wife, Roberta survives) of Monroeville.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 12-6 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, followed by a Funeral Service, at 6:00 p.m., with Samuel McCullough, officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.