George J. Ross, Sr.

July 21, 2017 |

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

George J. Ross, Sr., age 55 of McKeesport, died July 19, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on October 30, 1961, the son of the late Dominic Ross and Carolyn Ross of McKeesport. 

Clifford Donley

July 21, 2017 |

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

Clifford Donley, age 80 of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of White Oak passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017.  He was born in McKeesport on November 22, 1936, the son of the late Harold Clifford and Lila Long Donley, and he was the husband of the late Patricia Behanna Donley. 

Samantha Mae Klavora

July 20, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Samantha Mae Klavora of North Versailles, age 23, died tragically on Sunday, July 16, 2017.

She was the loving daughter of Greg Klavora of Adamsburg and Christina "Tina" Sandor of Brookline, and companion of Dominic Seman of North Versailles.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Edith Mae Klavora of Irwin and Frank Klavora of Harrison City; brother, John Klavora of Rillton and sister, Jessica Klavora of Brookline; one niece and one nephew.

Wendy L. Murray

July 19, 2017 |

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

Wendy L. Murray, 65, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 in at home.

John Paul McNamara

July 19, 2017 |

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

John Paul McNamara, 93, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday July 18, 2017. He was born May 31, 1924 in Duquesne and was the son of the late Edward and Effie Mae Phillips McNamara. John was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Christy Park and was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works. He was also a realtor in his younger years, a voracious reader and writer, and a published poet, in his later years. He was a USMC veteran of WWII serving in 5 invasions beginning with Guadacanal and ending with Okinawa. He was a Technical Sgt., and was most proud of being a Marine Drill Instructor at Parris Island, NC.  He was truly loved by all. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Territ Boyd McNamara, daughter, Cynthia McNamara of Elizabeth, sons, Dennis (Dr. Sari) McNamara of Forest Hills, James Boyd of Coxsackie, NY, Rick  (Cindy Mols) Boyd  of Elizabeth Township, and Kenneth  (Mary Beth) Boyd of Cooper City, FL, grandchildren, Lawrence, James (Emily) and Dr. Jeffrey O'Leary, and Ryan, Mark and Kristy Boyd.

Kathleen Marie Dixon

July 19, 2017 |

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

Kathleen Marie Dixon, 62, of Christy Park, died Monday July 17, 2017. She was born May 17, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Harvey Earl and Wilma Carol Payne Dixon. She was the wife of the late Rudolph Malik. She is survived by her sons, Emil W. Thomas of McKeesport, Robert M. Thomas of Simpsonville, SC, Timothy N. Thomas of Irwin, Donald C. (Ashley) Beluscak, Jr., of Bethel Park, and Dylan M. Beluscak of Irwin, sisters, Carol Hackett of Sierra Vista, AZ, Peggy (Ken) Dresher of Tucson, AZ, Karen Roe of AZ, Julia (Paul)  Merbitz of Unionville, TN, Barbara Dixon and Suzan (Tim) Dixon of White Oak, brothers, David (Sherry) Dixon of Massillon, OH, Kenneth (Diane) Dixon of Armaugh, Harvey (Faye) Dixon of Mechanicsburg, and Edward (Deena) Dixon of Buena Vista, grandchildren, Tyler, Gavin, Aiden and Donald, III., aunts, uncles and cousins.

Rita E. Crawford

July 19, 2017 |

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

Rita E. Crawford, 85, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.  She was born October 11, 1931 in Cambridge, Ohio, a daughter of the late James and Ann Strahl Shaw.

Ozdell Gordon Belk

July 19, 2017 |

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

Ozdell Gordon Belk, 85, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.Born March 8, 1932 in Bessemer, AL, daughter of the late Cleve Gordon and Lonnie Belle.

Donald W. Nyberg

July 19, 2017 |

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

Donald W. Nyberg, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

James A. DiBattista, Sr.

July 18, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

James A. DiBattista, Sr., age 72 of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, died July 17, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born January 28, 1945 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Dominic and Connie (DiMucci) DiBattista, and loving husband of Kerry (Hitchens) DiBattista. James was a graduate of McKeesport High School and later went on to work and retire from General Electric as a winder. He was also an active member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church. His greatest joy was the time spent with his grandchildren. He loved attending all of their games and events and was truly the best Pap in the world. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, James A. (Cami) DiBattista, Jr. of North Huntingdon, William J. DiBattista of Pittsburgh, Tisa (Michael) Giunta of Pittsburgh, Amber (Shane) Lawson of Port Vue and Jenna (Raymond) Whitney of Liberty Borough; grandchildren, Olivia DiBattista, Spencer Lawson, Kennedy Lawson, Maria Giunta, Nicholas Giunta and John Giunta; sister, Donna (Jack) Steiner of North Huntingdon; nieces, Dena (Richard) Ciccarelli and Jayme (William) King; also great-nieces and great-nephews. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Port Vue United Methodist Church, 1565 Washington Blvd, McKeesport, PA 15133. (Everyone please meet at church) Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Port Vue United Methodist Church. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Michelle Monte

July 18, 2017 |

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

Michelle (Galloway) Monte, age 50, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at UPMC Shadyside. She was a nurse manager for 28 years for Same Day Surgery and Recovery at Monongahela Valley Hospital. A member of Elrama United Methodist Church, she enjoyed her job as a nurse and most especially spending time with her family and daughter, Gia.

George Branick, Jr.

July 18, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

George Branick, Jr., age 87, of Tenth Ward, died July 15, 2017, at home. Born August 18, 1929, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Anna (Kanca) Branick and the husband of the late Elizabeth (Sesek) Branick. George retired from US Steel, where he was a machinist. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Port Vue American Legion Post #447. He was a volunteer at John J. Kane Regional Center, in McKeesport, for over 25 years. George enjoyed fishing and loved his pets.
He is survived by a nephew, Edward (Rebecca) Jones of Port Vue; nieces, Sandra Garman of Arizona and Bernie Jones of McKeesport; 5 great nieces; great great nieces.

Rodney “Snake” “Pricy” Price

July 18, 2017 |

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

Rodney was born September 15, 1952 in Greenburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA to John W. & Audrey Costella Shine Price.

Raymond A. Clark

July 17, 2017 |

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

Raymond A. Clark, age 87, of North Huntingdon, died Monday, July 17, 2017.  He was born in Pittsburgh on November 26, 1929 and is the son of the late Raymond and Thelma Jackson Clark.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Freida J. Walkow Clark.  He was retired from Mesta Machine, served in the Navy during the Korean War, and was a Purple Heart recipient. Raymond was a gun collector, model builder, and had a passion for astronomy.  

He is survived by his daughter, Cherri (Michael) Bucknam of West Mifflin; son, Raymond Keith Clark of East Pittsburgh; grandchildren, David and Christopher Clark.

Friends and family may be received Tuesday, July 18th from 4 until 8 pm at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA  15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177).                               

Entombment will be Wednesday at Lebanon Chapel Mausoleum.

Dr. Ralph A. Benson

July 17, 2017 |

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

Kindhearted Dr. Ralph A. Benson, age 97, of White Oak, died on July 15, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 24, 1920 in Greensburg, he was the son of the late Harry G. and Bessie C. (Baughman) Benson and the husband for 73 years of Mathilda Bendl Benson of White Oak.