May 14, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Frederick “Fredster” Robert Kearney Sr., 72, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Clairton / Pleasant Hills, passed away at home on Sunday, May 13, 2018. He was born March 24, 1946, in Pittsburgh, to the late Frederick S. and Rita Hanczyk Kearney. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Cathy Smarra Kearney; children, Sherri (Brian) Peternel of Jefferson Hills, Jacqueline (Craig) Kearney of Glassport, Jessica Gouker of Jefferson Hills, Frederick R. (Nicole) Kearney Jr. of Whitehall; grandchildren, Joelle, Shawn, Cheyanne (Steve), Alyssa, Nathan, Hannah, KayCee; great-grandchildren, Jayden & LayLah. Fred was a veteran of the US Army having served in the 101st Airborne during the Vietnam War, a Cable Technician, a manager for Subway, enjoyed Bingo, Bowling, fishing, camping, Sci-Fi, and Klondikes. Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 9 am – 12 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will occur after visitation at 12 pm at the funeral home followed by interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in McMurray, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to help defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
May 12, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William F. "Bill" Styche, 78, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, May 11, 2018. He was born May 23, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Elmer and Florence (Similo) Styche. Bill was a retired Principal and Teacher with the Elizabeth Forward School District and was also an Educational Consultant with the Academy Charter School. He was a member of the Buena Vista Vol Fire Co . He is survived by his wife, Janet (Mintz) Styche, son, William G. (Kimberly) Styche of Buena Vista, daughter, Tricia (Thomas) Lowden of Greensburg, grandchildren, Ryan (Kimberly), Tyler, Jaianne and Thomas.
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May 12, 2018 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Charles P. "Chick" Sloss, 89, of West Mifflin, died peacefully on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Duquesne, May 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Edward and Violet (Morgan) Sloss. Mr. Sloss was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, Duquesne, a retired employee of the Fisher Body Plant of General Motors and the Union Rail Road Company. Mr. Sloss was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita Bickus Sloss, four daughters, Cheryl (Larry) Stefan, Beverly (John) Seba, Karen Boytos and Nita (Richard) Ignat, all of West Mifflin; a brother, Thomas Sloss, fifteen grand children and twenty-four great grandchildren.
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May 12, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Phyllis F. (Pickett) Thiem, 82, of Irwin, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Hempfield Manor, Greensburg. She was born June 29, 1935 in Flemington, WV, the daughter of the late Ovid Festtes Pickett and Mary Louise (Snider) Jack and was also preceded in death by a grandson Richard Lee Nicholas Jr. and a brother Jamie Andre Pickett. Phyllis was a former employee of First Student, a former seamstress for Dante Fashions, and Annette Fashions, and was a former hairdresser. She served on Irwin Borough Council from 2005 to 2015 and was a member of the Democratic Committee, the ILGWU, and the Moose Lodge and Fraternal Order of Eagles, both of Irwin. Surviving are her step father Robert Jack of Apollo; her children Chutty Bender (Marcia Clark) of Salem, OH, Lanny Bender (Carol) of Chippewa Township, Candy Greiner (Chuck) of Irwin, Cookie Nicholas of Greensburg, Shelly Glass of Irwin, and Marjorie Gongaware (Rich Todd) of Scottdale; her grandchildren Jenna Nicholas, Nina Glass, Travis, Justin, and Austin Gongaware, and Christie, Joshua, and Jesse Bender; and her great grandchildren Linsay Gongaware, and Hayden, Caroline, and Maverick Bender.
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May 12, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ruth Louise DiBiase Kopylczak, 94 of North Huntingdon died Saturday May 12, 2018 at Golden Heights, Irwin. She was born December 11, 1923 in Wilmerding, daughter of the late William and Irene James Balowitz.
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May 11, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Aaron Lipchey, age 33, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Born November 6, 1984 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Georgiann Vaniel. He is survived by his sister, Brittany Bernard of Rostraver Twp.; niece, Piper Ann Bernard; aunts and uncles, Sandra (Ron) Sanderson of Elizabeth Twp., William (Diana) Vaniel of Marco Island, FL, Ken (Hollie) Vaniel of Latrobe, and Vicki Fazekas of Elizabeth; also, cousins and many friends. A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 1 PM until the time of service at 3 PM with Pastor Mark Grice officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
May 11, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Charles T. "Charlie" Wilcox, age 74 of Clairton, passed away at home on Thursday, May 10, 2018. Born September 22, 1943 in Camden, NJ, he was a son of the late Harry Norman Wilcox and Alice (Burchett) Hess.
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May 10, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dorothy P. (Mikrut) Zych,75, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Allegheny General Hospital. She was born August 13, 1942 in McKeesport, PA and was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Helen B. (Romanek) Mikrut. Dorothy was a registered nurse and retired from Jefferson Hospital. Most recently, she worked with her husband in their music business. She was a member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon and was also a member of Braddock Hospital Alumni Association. She loved gardening, scrap booking, cooking, and relaxing at the beach. Her true love was spending time with her family and spoiling her three grandchildren. She was also an avid Penguins hockey fan. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Albert J. "Al" Zych; son Richard J. Zych of Phoenix, AZ; daughters Lori L. (David) Duvall of Neptune Beach, FL, and Debi L. (Brett) Dennis of Williamsport, MD; grandchildren Brandon Dennis, Bradley Dennis, and Jacob Duvall; sister Linda (Ron) Sherer of North Huntingdon, as well as many special nieces and nephews.
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May 09, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
August DiToppa, age 89, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Luigi and Maria (Picardi) DiToppa, and his sister, Theresa Sedlak.
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May 09, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert G. Whirl, age 75 of Glassport, died Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born March 8, 1943 in Glassport, the son of the late Robert Elton and Ruth L. Cox Whirl. Robert served in the Army from 1965 until 1971 during the Vietnam Era.
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May 09, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Katherine M. Stauffer, 98, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at her home.
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May 09, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William R. Horgos, age 86, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Jefferson Hills Manor. A Navy veteran serving during the Korean War, he was a retired industrial fireman and plant protection specialist for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a lifetime member and former chief of the West Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Company and a former police officer and mayor of West Elizabeth. A former member of St. Isaac Jogues Church, he was a former security guard and weigh master with Dillner Transfer, a ham radio operator (KA3JKK), a captain with the Civil Air Patrol, and a former member of the Clairton Anglers Club.
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May 09, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Edward J. "Joe" Kolanko, age 68, of North Huntingdon, died May 6, 2018, at Forbes Regional Hospital. Born July 26, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Mary Jo Kolanko and the husband of Sandy (Hreha) Kolanko.
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May 08, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Nancy L. Opsitnick, 74 of Larimer, passed away May 7, 2018 at Transitions Health Care Center, North Huntingdon.
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May 07, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Terry J. Semian, age 68, of Monongahela, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at UPMC St. Margaret. He retired as the owner and trucker for Terry Semian Trucking and was a school bus driver in the Charleroi School District. Born June 30, 1949 in Monongahela, he was a son of the late Joseph Semian Jr. and the late Grace Ann (Popp) Semian. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marilyn L. (Behanna) Semian; son, Joseph T. (Colleen Waldron) Semian of Monongahela; sisters, Mary Jo Yunkun of Gastonville, Joyce Keeney of Iowa, and Susan Oles of Scottsdale, AZ; and brother, Tom (Linda) Semian of Avalon; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
