April 08, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Carl Allan Griffith, age 63 of South Park and formerly of Port Vue, passed away at his daughter's home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 6, 2018. Born September 11, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Harry L. and Katherine (Rodehaver) Griffith. The owner/operator of Griffith Auto Sales and Neighborhood Dollar Store, both in McKeesport, Carl also worked as the head body man at John Naretto Buick and White Oak and Bowser Pontiac and also as an insurance adjuster.
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April 08, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Daniel Ikach, age 88, of McKeesport, died April 7, 2018, at home. Born September 8, 1929, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Vaso and Mileva (Lakich) Ikach and the husband of Dorothy (Hutsko) Ikach for over 42 loving years.
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April 08, 2018 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
James E. Goldsworthy, 53 of Elizabeth died April 4, 2018. He is the son of the late Ernest and Marilyn Schwirian. He is survived by his children Justin (Amber Bound) Goldsworthy, Nicole (Mike Jackson) Goldsworthy, Jessica Goldsworthy and Jerred (Carly Hindman) Goldsworthy; his beloved granddaughters Taylor and Braelyn Jackson; brother Ernest Schwirian and cousins Jerry (Joanne) Wirbicki and Randi (Tommy Carr) Reed. James was a very proud grandfather who loved spending time with his grandbabies. He also loved cooking, fishing and playing cards. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 6-8, at which time a funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.
April 08, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
James “Jim” Kenneth Burge, 92, of Clairton passed away at home on Saturday, April 7, 2018. He was born January 8, 1926, in Clairton, to the late James and Elizabeth Long Burge. Jim was a loving husband, for 67 years, to his late wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Demis Burge, who passed away in 2015. He is survived by sons, James (Jane) M. Burge, Paul A. Burge, both of Clairton; daughter Barbara (Mark) A. Murray of Clairton; grandchildren, Mary (Jeff) Trott, Anne (Jerome Ramsey) Burge, Christianna Murray; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Jakob, Noah, Ian, and Sofie. Along with his parents and spouse, Jim was preceded in death by brothers, Adrian “Dutch”, Robert, William; sisters, Esther MacNicol and Edna Lees. He was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, a graduate of Clairton High School, served his country in the Armed Guard Service of the US Navy during WWII on the Merchant Marine ship The SS Jonathon Worth, enjoyed Clairton High School football, frequenting the coffee shop to socialize, and spending quiet days at home. Visitation and service will be private at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Inurnment will also be private at St. Clare Cemetery in Clairton. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
April 06, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
DONNA J. PALKO 75, of Munhall, formerly of West Mifflin & Duquesne, died on April 4, 2018, at the home of her daughter, Jodi. She was born on March 9, 1943, in Pittsburgh, to the late Paul & Della (Gaca) McGrail. She was the wife of the late Stephen J. Palko, Jr. She is survived by children Marci (Mark Provident) Palko, of West Mifflin, Jodi (Chris) Thomas of South Park, Stacie Fagan (Tom Yuhas) of West Mifflin; grandchildren Quinn Palko, Cody (fiance, Katie Flaugh) Fagan, Luke Fagan, Owen & Keagan Provident, and Logan & Erica Thomas, sister of Larry (Sherry) McGrail of Peters Township. There is no visitation. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish on Monday, April 9, 2018, 10 am with the Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Private family burial will be held at St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph Retirement Fund, 1020 State St., Baden PA 15005. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.
April 06, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Marlene J. Artim, age 79, of North Versailles died on Friday, April 6, 2018. She was born in Duquesne on October 18, 1938 and is the daughter of the late John and Ann Vircik Files and the wife of the late John E. Artim. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and was employed by Pizza Hut in North Versailles until her retirement.
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April 06, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Edith (CASE) Pavlischek, age 90, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Glassport, died April 6, 2018, at the South West Veterans Care Center. Born January 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Katherine (Dodds) Case and the wife of the late Joseph A. Pavlischek.
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April 06, 2018 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Mary Ann Richards 76, of White Oak passed away April 5, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport.She was born December 8, 1941 in New Eagle, Pa. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs William Foster. She is survived by her husband Frank O. Richards, daughters Karen Ellisor (Harry), Rhonda Ellisor (August), Gina Ellisor (George), Susan Patterson (Vince) and sons Marvin EllisorJr. (Michelle) and Adam Richards (Kim). She is also survived by a brother Robert Foster (Jan) and grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Barbara. Friends may call Monday April 9,2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the William H. Craig Funeral Home,Inc. 3000 Versailles Ave. McKeesport,Pa. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth, Pa.
April 06, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Margaret E. Forgash, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. She was born September 24, 1941 in Braddock, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Mary Doperak.
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April 06, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Christina Skarzynski, 37, of North Huntington PA, passed away peacefully at 6:30 a.m. after a courageous struggle with Huntington's Disease.
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April 06, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Gerald T. Zambanini, 67, of North Huntingdon, died Friday March 30, 2018. He was born December 26, 1950 in Springdale, a son of the late Abraham and Renee Zambanini and step son of the late Elsie Zambanini. Gerald was a graduate of McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing and continued on to their anesthesia school and was certified as a CRNA. He also received a bachelor’s degree in education from California University. He was a retired nurse anesthetist for UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janet E. (George) Zambanini and a son Christopher Komyanik of Arlington VA.
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April 06, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Isabella (Pearson) Thompson, 84, of Palmyra, Virginia went home to be with her Lord on Easter morning, Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born in Homeville, Pennsylvania on April 15, 1933 to the late George H. and Dorothy (Lingertot) Pearson. Isabella grew up in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, Where she graduated from McKeesport High School in 1951. She married the love of her life, the late Thomas Cowan Thompson of Glassport on May 16, 1952 at the First Methodist Church in Glassport. They were married for 60 years and resided in Elizabeth Township. After raising her four sons, Isabella began a career in banking and eventually retired as a bank officer for Three Rivers Bank. She was baptized at the Riverview Baptist Church of McKeesport in 1962, but continued following her love of Anglican Worship throughout her life. Most recently, she attended the Christ Anglican Fellowship Church in Orange, Virginia. Her favorite Bible verses were Philippians 4: 6-7. Isabella and Thomas had a love for travel and visited Nova Scotia, Bermuda, Israel and Alaska after retirement.
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April 06, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret I. Heath, 93, formerly of Uniontown and Greenock, died Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Catherine (McKeeta) Ingram and the wife of the late Don Reid Heath. She is survived by her brother, Robert Ingram of White Oak and sister, Catherine Ingram of New York, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Stepko who died April 2, 2014. Margaret was an avid reader, gardener, and member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township.
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April 06, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard E. Lieberum, 70, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born August 18, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Edmund C. and Donna (Watson) Lieberum. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Knapton) Lieberum who died July 14, 2013. Richard was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park, AARP, and Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. He was retired from Bechtel Marine Propulsion in Monroeville. He is survived by his son, Matthew (Heather) Lieberum and daughter, Angela (Shawn) Ruby of Elizabeth Township, sisters, Joani Ashton and Carla (Ron) Anderchak of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Lauren Ruby and Weston and Peyton Lieberum, special nephew, Gerry Coulter, nieces and nephews.
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April 05, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Robert M. Porter age 66 of Blair, Nebraska, husband of Marna (Murphy) Porter, formerly of North Huntingdon, PA, entered into rest April 4, 2018 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair.
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