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Lillian E. Feltes Deland

July 06, 2017 |

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

Lillian E. Feltes Deland, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born February 2, 1927 in Sutersville, a daughter of the late Adam and Martha Ferguson Feltes and was also preceded in death by her husband Michael R. Deland, a son Robert Feltes, and brothers Adam, George, John and Carl Feltes. Lillian retired from Westinghouse, Bloomfield, NJ, with over 30 years of service. She loved bingo and going to the casino and was an avid reader. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin and a former volunteer at the Herminie Senior Center. She is survived by her sister Isabelle Acalotto and a brother Frank (Janet) Feltes both of North Huntingdon; her pet cat Inky; and numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.
 
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Margaret (Barcala) Serdy

July 06, 2017 |

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

Margaret (Barcala) Serdy, 93, formerly of West Mifflin and Duquesne, died peacefully Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Autumn Ridge, Monroeville. Born in Braddock on November 16, 1923, she was the daughter the late George and Susanna (Hrenyo) Barcala. Mrs. Serdy was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, The Confraternity of Christian Mothers, Duquesne Annex Senior Citizens, and Meals on wheels. She loved driving and her independence. She was the beloved wife of the late Steve Serdy, she is survived by two sons, Andrew G. (Alexis Chontos) Serdy of West Mifflin and Stephen T. (Susan) Serdy of Trafford; a daughter, Veronica Squires of Philadelphia; a sister, Mary Ann Patterson of Florida; two grandchildren, Rebecca (Brian) Meadows and Sandra (Bradley) Bellante; and six great grandchildren, Noelle, Chloe, Gavin, Christopher, Sabrina and Emelia.

 
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Nancy C. Hill

July 06, 2017 |

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

Nancy C. Hill, age 70, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

 
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Hazel Wray Alm

July 06, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Hazel Wray Alm, 99, of Fremont, CA, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Acapulco Care Home in San Leandro, CA.  She was born September 22, 1917 in Virginia to the late Harry E. and Lilly M. Grimes. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband Winston R. Alm who passed away in 1982. She is survived by son, Jeffrey Alm of Fremont, CA and daughter, Judy Case of Lancaster, PA.  A private graveside service will take place at Lebanon Church Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA   15025.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


John R. Stoffer

July 05, 2017 |

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

John R. Stoffer, 93, formerly of Port Vue, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2017.  He was born in Lamberton, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1924, the son of the late George and Anna Proschok Stoffer. 

Husband of the late Margaret Dudik Fabic Stoffer. Loving step-father of JoAnn (the late Tom) Brenner of Level Green, PA and Nancy (the late Joe) Niccolai of Bethel Park, PA.  Beloved grandfather of Stacie (Rick) McDermott of Manor, PA, Sherry Niccolai of Austin, TX and Shelley (David) Nill of Bethel Park, PA.  Cherished “Zedo” of Ryan and Sydney McDermott.

 
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Marlene Goedeke

July 05, 2017 |

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

MARLENE A. GOEDEKE, 69, of West Mifflin, died July 5, 2017.  She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Ann (Babjak) Ferencz.  She is survived by her daughter Kristy Goedeke; brothers Ronald and Andrew (Connie) Ferencz and loving cats Shorty and Ginger.  Marlene was preceded in death by her sister Kathy Lesko.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne. Services will be private.

 


Lawrence R. "Pat" Power

July 05, 2017 |

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

Lawrence R. "Pat" Power, 92, died July 4. 2017 at Weatherwood Manor, Greensburg.

 
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Janice L. LeWinter

July 05, 2017 |

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

Janice L. LeWinter, age 79, of White Oak, died July 3, 2017, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 14, 1938, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward Wilson and late Mary (Wargo) Wilson Borowitz. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harry LeWinter.

 
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William Tomko

July 05, 2017 |

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

William Tomko (Uncle Bill), age 84, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired from U.S. Steel Irvin Works and was the owner of Tomko Service Star Hardware in Elizabeth. An Army veteran having served in the Korean War, he was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth, a lifetime member of Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co., and a member of the Blaine Hill Pool Team and Linesville Sportsmans Club.

 
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Richard S. Sarocky

July 05, 2017 |

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

Richard S. Sarocky, age 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the VA Hospital, Oakland.

 
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Robert L. “Wooze” Beiter

July 05, 2017 |

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

Robert L. “Wooze” Beiter, 86, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday July 2, 2017. He was born December 27, 1930 in Paintertown, a son of the late Frank R. and Gertrude (Long) Beiter and was also preceded in death by siblings, Marie Smetak, Josephine Yurisinec, Alma “Kate” McSweney, and Frank “Gene”, John, Marion “Major”, William, and James Beiter. He was a retired brakeman for the Union Railroad and also founded Beiter Tree Service in 1951 retiring from both in 1984. He was a Navy veteran and belonged to many clubs and fraternal organizations over the years. Surviving are his companion Rita Pulling; his children Sharon (Duane) Stanoszek of North Huntingdon and Robert N. (Mary) Beiter of Irwin; his grandchildren Lisa (Mark) Jones, Jennifer (Scott) Kallenborn, Sara Stanoszek (Jose Davila), and Brad Beiter; his great grandchildren Hunter and Cristian; his siblings, Richard (Arlene) Beiter of Irwin and Almeda Brentzel of North Huntingdon; also nieces and nephews.
 
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William R. Richards

July 05, 2017 |

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

William R. Richards, 101, of White Oak died Monday July 3, 2017. He was born September 6, 1915 in McKeesport, a son of the late Edward and Lena (Smearman) Richards. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Eleanor (Frencik) Richards; his brothers James, Fredrick, Daniel, and Edward Richards. Bill is a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran that served during WWII. He is a retired employee of Bevan Construction, East McKeesport and a longtime member of the American Legion Post 701, White Oak. He is survived by his children Donna (Donald) Johnson and Nancy (Ron) Crossett all of North Huntingdon; grandchildren James (Vicki) Crossett, Robert (Kristine) Crossett, Daniel (Lacie) Crossett, Neil (Wendy) Johnson, and Eric (Amy) Johnson; great grandchildren Cory, Brady, Karlie, and Tanner Johnson, Nicholas Crossett, Jacob and Josh Gelzheizer; and nieces and nephews.
 
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Ruth (Morrison) Alexander

July 05, 2017 |

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

Ruth (Morrison) Alexander, 96, of Ocean View, DE, formerly of North Versailles, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday July 1, 2017. She was born June 9, 1921 in Wilmerding, a daughter of the late Earl and Lillian (Davenport) Morrison and was also preceded in death by her husband of over 47 years James Alexander and brothers Harry, Earl, Richard, and George Morrison. She is survived by her children William (Katherine) Alexander of Greensburg and Janis (Alan) Greijack of Ocean View, DE; her grandchildren William (Kelly) Alexander, Shannon (Jason) Mathews, and Michael Greijack; her great grandchildren James and Julia Alexander, Jacobi, Malachi, and Jonas Matthews, Brayden Greijack, and Avery Burkhart; also nieces and nephews.
 
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Ann Fazio

July 05, 2017 |

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

Ann (Joan) Fazio, of North Huntingdon, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

 
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Gregory E. "Greg" Kelmeckis

July 04, 2017 |

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

GREGORY E. “GREG” KELMECKIS age 49, of Oakmont, formerly of Munhall, on July 3, 2017. He was the son of Edward and Geraldine (Nahory) Kelmeckis of Munhall; he was a Safety Engineer for RSR Corporation headquartered in Dallas, TX. Greg enjoyed reading, watching movies, bodybuilding and liked to be kind to people. He was known as a polymath. He was a graduate of the University of Findlay, Ohio with an MS in Environmental Management, a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Safety Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Economics and attended Carnegie Mellon University. He was known as an A.B.E.T. by his peers. He was the beloved husband of Latresa (Daniels) Zak Kelmeckis; stepfather of Nyla Zak, at home; brother of Tammy Kelmeckis of Kennedy Twp.; nephew of Florence (late George) Matta of White Oak, Leah (Fred) Chbosky of Upper St. Clair, Mary Ann (Charles) Anderson of Monroeville and Bert (Alice) Nahory of Hanover, PA; also survived by cousins. Visitation on Friday, July 7, 2017, from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Funeral will be on Saturday with Parting Prayers at the Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Angels Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Robert Ahlin, officiating. Entombment Jefferson Memorial Park Mausoleum.