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Maxine M. Jeffries Walker

May 31, 2017 |

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

Maxine M. Jeffries Walker, 72, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Riverside Care Center.

 
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Daniel J. Tanney

May 30, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Daniel J. Tanney, 63, of Glassport, died May 29, 2017.  He is survived by his children Destiny (Tom) Cadieux of Vermont, Brian (Cristi) Tanney of Ellsworth and Legacy Tanney of Irwin; grandchildren Kenadee, Dalani and AJ Cadieux and step grandchildren Cerstyn and Cylayah Richardson.  Dan was a member of Praise Assembly of God and served in the US Navy.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sat. June 3, 2017 from 2-4.

 


Thomas A. Feltz

May 30, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas A. Feltz, age 67, of West Mifflin, died May 28, 2017, at his home. Born November 18, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stephen and Helen (Wargovich) Feltz and the husband of Sandra (Gabris) Feltz, on May 21, 2017, they celebrated 40 years of marriage.
Tom was retired from the Social Security Administration, where he worked as a claims representative. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church. Tom was also a US Army veteran. He enjoyed caring for his fish aquariums and his kitty cats. He especially enjoyed trips to Disney World with his loving wife. Tom was always there to lend an ear or a hand.
In addition to his wife, tom is survived by siblings, Gloria Melinchak of White oak and Patricia Vasko of North Versailles; niece, Michele (Jon) Dobrinski of Irwin; great niece and nephew, Jared and Macie Dobrinski; mother-in-law, Dorothy Ivan of White Oak; father-in-law, August Gabris of Duquesne; many cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Paul Vasko.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, June 1, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be celebrated Friday, June 2, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Fr. Matthew Elanjileth will officiate. Committal will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
A memorial service will be held at Corpus Christi Church at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center, 6620 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Roberta J. "Bertie" Bevan

May 30, 2017 |

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

Roberta J. "Bertie" Bevan
Age 70, of West Mifflin, on May 27, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Steve and June (Kline) Kerekes. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish and St. Agnes Parish. Roberta worked in the produce department at Balsamo's in Mckeesport and was a clerk at R&M Variety in West Mifflin. She was a member of the former Women's Guild at Holy Name Church and enjoyed bingo, crocheting, and cooking. She was the beloved wife of Thomas E. Bevan for 50 years; mother of Thomas S. (Dianna) Bevan, of West Mifflin and Matthew Bevan, of West Mifflin; loving Ga-Ga of Abigail Bevan; sister of her twin brother, Robert "Shorty" Kerekes, of Mckeesport; also nieces and nephews. Visitation on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing service on Thursday, June 1, 2017, in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. followed Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin.

 


Regina D. (Grazel) Adams

May 30, 2017 |

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

Regina D. (Grazel) Adams, 91, a resident of St. Anne Home, Greensburg, formerly of North Huntingdon died Saturday May 27, 2017. She was born April 18, 1926 in Wendel, a daughter of the late Andrew and Lottie (Grabiak) Grazel. Regina and her late husband Harry V. Adams were founders and operators of Carradam Golf Club, North Huntingdon. She was a member of the PA Golf Course Owners Association and the S.N.P.J. Lodge, Herminie. When she was able she was a member of various ladies golf leagues, enjoyed playing cards, and loved to go to the casino. In addition to her husband and parents she is preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children Colleen C. (Frank) Ricco of Carmichaels and Leslie V. (Barbara) Adams of Scottsdale, AZ; her grandchildren Shannon (Larry) Dowling, Heather (Bill) Spell, Megan Riley, Cyndi (Drew) Davis, and Brent (Carolyn) Adams; also ten great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
 
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George F. Mancz

May 30, 2017 |

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

George F. Mancz, 84, of Boston, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday May 27, 2017 at home. He was born October 22, 1932 in Darlington, and was the son of the late George and Mary Schimpf Mancz. He was the husband of the late Shirley M. Forster Mancz who died October 19, 2011. They were married for 59 years. George was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works and was a member of the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association and the Renzie Seniors. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Linda) Mancz of Liberty Borough and Michael (Susan) Mancz of Penn Trafford, daughter, Barbara (Raymond Reitz) Wilson of Greenock, grandchildren, Dianne (Mark) Suckfiel, Eric Mancz, Shane Reitz, Zachary Mancz and Jacob Mancz, great-grandchildren, twins, Evie and MJ Suckfiel, and nieces and nephews.

 
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Edith J. Stepansky

May 30, 2017 |

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

Edith J. Stepansky, age 85, of Palm Harbor, Fl. formerly of McKeesport died on May 23, 2017. Born August 29, 1931 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Helen E. (Dare) Buckley and the wife of the late Leo W. Stepansky. Edith loved spending time with her friends and family and enjoyed beading. She was active in church and at Strafford Court.  She will always be remembered for her kindness and smile. Edith is survived by her children, Barbara Lee (Charles) Zimmer, Leo J. (Lynn) Stepansky, Michael J. (Cindi) Stepansky, Mark E. (Paula) Stepansky; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother James E. Buckley; and many nieces and nephews. Edith is preceded in death by her brother Joseph Buckley. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday June 2, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday June 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Father Steven Palsa will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary Polish Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Corpus Christi Church or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.

 


Walter G. Perz

May 30, 2017 |

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

Walter G. Perz, 49, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

 
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Clara Plants

May 30, 2017 |

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

Clara Plants, age 90, of Sewickley Twp., and formerly of Floreffe, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at home. She was a homemaker and a member of Olivet United Presbyterian Church of West Elizabeth. 

 
 
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Naomi Elizabeth Karr Clutter

May 29, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Naomi Elizabeth Karr Clutter, age 89, of Clairton, died May 28, 2017, at home. Born August 8, 1927, in Herminie, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Rosensteel) Mellinger and the wife of the late Francis Clutter.
Naomi dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a kind hearted soul and was loved by all. Naomi was truly the matriarch of the family and will always be remembered for her caring nature. She was best known as “Gram,” to everyone that knew her. She was a member of the former Christian Missionary Alliance, in Herminie and Clairton.
Naomi is survived by children, Dorcas “Dee” Smith of Clairton, John W. (Starlene) Karr of Richmond, VA and James R. Clutter of Clairton; granddaughter, Amy Menanno; great grandchildren, Mariah and Nolan; sisters, Hazel Proctor and Darlene Kunkle both of Irwin; brother-in-law, Russell (Joni) Karr of Evanstown; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Philip) Comini of Herminie; also many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and second husband, she was also preceded in death by first husband, Walter Karr; daughters, Cheryl, Mary Katherine and Brenda; siblings, Donna, Howard (Alice), Arthur (Isabelle) and Ethel (Richard).
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Cremation Services on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A service will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Noon, in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jody Dausey will officiate. Burial will follow in Westmoreland Memorial Park.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


Jeannie Marie LaBarbera

May 29, 2017 |

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

Jeannie M. LaBarbera, 61, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Bradford, PA, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017.

 
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Margaret McMonagle

May 29, 2017 |

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

Margaret McMonagle, age 92 of North Belle Vernon and formerly of Baldwin, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017.  Born July 3, 1924 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Stella Wzest and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Albert J. McMonagle and her son, the late Jerry McMonagle. 

 
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Linda Lee Roberts

May 28, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Linda Lee Roberts, age 70, of Glassport, died May 26, 2017, at home with her loving family by her side. Born March 26, 1947, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Robert Saunier and Edna Hogle and the wife of Don Roberts. Linda retired from South Western Medical Center, where she was a billing and registration secretary with over 20 years of service. She was a member of the Glassport United Methodist Church. She looked forward to socializing at the VFW in Clairton on Friday nights, followed by dinner with Don. Linda and Don were truly inseparable.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, Lisa (Greg) Ploskina of Glassport, Roman Nowicki of San Diego, CA and Donny Roberts of Glassport; grandson, Jordan Ploskina of Glassport; siblings, Bob (Patricia) Saunier of White Hall, Joy Hogle, Nancy Eisel both of Mt. Washington, Will Hogle of Pittsburgh and John (Gloria) Hogle of Pittsburgh.
She was also preceded in death by siblings, Maryann Finch and Henry Hogle.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. A service will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

 


James Charles Patch

May 28, 2017 |

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

James Charles Patch, age 75, of Elizabeth Twp., died on Saturday May 27, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on April 21, 1942 and is the son of the late Anthony and Juanita Jordan Patch. He was a driver for Port Authority Transit for 26 years and was a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 85. He enjoyed music, loved all the local sports teams including the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, and was a proud organ donor.

He is survived by his loving wife, Esther Snyder; son, Jerel Patch of Baldwin; and daughter, Shannon Patch of Baldwin.

Services were held yesterday at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177). Condolences may be made at strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
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Samuel J. "Sam" Oliverio

May 27, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Samuel J. “Sam” Oliverio, age 66, of McKeesport, died May 26, 2017, at home. Born April 2, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Samuel and Betty (Toll) Oliverio. Sam was retired from the City of McKeesport, where he was a operator/mechanic, with over 30 years of service. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School, Class of 1969. Sam then attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Teamsters Local 205 and the American Turner’s Club. He enjoyed old cars, bowling and most of all spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

Sam is survived by a daughter, Shannon (Butch) Suba of McKeesport; grandchildren, Cailyn and Spencer; brother, John (Debbie) Oliverio of North Versailles; niece, Jonelle (Sam) Dini of Greensburg; many cousins and dear friends.

Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the White Athletic Association, 1798 Lower Heckman Rd., White Oak, PA 15131.

Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com