October 10, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Eugene Carl Lepsch, 84, of Coulters, died Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born October 24, 1932 in Greenock and was the son of the late Charles George and Edna Marie Hendry Lepsch. He was the husband of the late Eleanor A. Valecko Lepsch who died February 26, 2016. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Boston, and was retired from Port Authority of Allegheny County. He was also a retired Pennsylvania Constable. He was a member of Rescue 8, White Oak Rescue and the McKeesport Ambulance Service. Eugene was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal. He is survived by his son Robert Michael (Anna) Lepsch of Chalfant, daughters, Kathleen (late husband, Guy) Esposito and Rose Ann (Dennis) Torok of Coulters, grandchildren, Deanne Torok-Katchur (Chris), and Christopher and Cassie Lepsch, step-grandchildren, Guy, Jr., Michael, Gary, Carl, and Timothy Esposito, and Jennifer Speranza, and nieces and nephews.
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October 10, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond Vern Fisher, age 82, of West Elizabeth, and formerly of Bridgeport, CT passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran, he was a security guard for St. Moritz in Bunola.
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October 10, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
HAZEL M. STAMMER, 94, of West Mifflin, died Oct. 9, 2017. She is the daughter of the late John and Sadie Anderson. She is the wife of the late Russell Stammer. Hazel is survived by her children Claudia Stammer, Gwen Kovalsky, Chris Stammer, Russell Stammer and William Stammer. Hazel was a retired nurse for McKeesport Hosptial and former member of the First United Methodist Church in Duquesne. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.
October 10, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
SHELLY L. KIRALY, 75 of Glassport, died Oct. 9, 2017. She is the daughter of the late William and Anna (Andrews) Kiraly. She is survived by her brother Bill Kiraly of White Oak; niece Alexandra Kiraly and her beloved dog, Bandit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt Helen Batt. Shelly was a legal secretary for Scoratow and Dudik Law Firm; she did free lance typing for Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital as well as volunteer work. She was an executive secretary for Westinghouse Electric Corp., Bettis Atomic Plant and also worked for Attorney Richard Zeleznik in the late 50's and early 60's. Shelly was a member of the Senior Citizens Center in Glassport and was an avid golfer, accomplishing 8 hole-in-ones and was a 4-time woman's champ at Bel Meadow Country Club in West Virginia. Shelly graduated from Glassport High School, where she was a majorette and went on to Grace Martin Business College, graduating with honors. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held Sat. 10:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery.
October 09, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
John Frank Dawson, Sr., age 72 of White Oak, died Monday, October 9, 2017. He was born September 22, 1945 in McKeesport, the son of the late Thayer C. and Milda Schneider Dawson.
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October 09, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Lucy (Rizzo) Filia, age 91, formerly of Wilmerding, after a long struggle with dementia. Wife of the late James; beloved mother of Joseph (Marsha) of Columbus, Ohio, and James F. (Mary Kay) of North Versailles; dear sister of Rosemary (the late Frank) Abate of Delaware, Connie (Jack) Biedinger of Hempfield, William (Lucille) Rizzo of Hawaii, and the late Frank Rizzo; also 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and a great grandson.
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October 09, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Lawrence J. Laychak, 68, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday October 8, 2017. He was born April 4, 1949 in McKeesport, a son of the late Joseph and Irene (Vislay) Laychak. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was a retired physics teacher for Woodland Hills High School. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, North Huntingdon and loved all outdoor activities especially fishing, hunting, trapping, and golfing with a special group of friends who called themselves the “good guys”. Larry was an army veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He is survived by his loving wife of forty years Kathleen M. (O’Hara) Laychak; his children Mary Elizabeth Laychak and her husband Andrew Odell of Hawaii and Jayne Overturf and her husband Ryan of Boston, MA; his grandson Wesley Lawrence Overturf; and a brother Gerald Laychak of West Mifflin; also sisters and brothers in law; nieces and nephews.
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October 09, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Carol (Holliday) Dodd, 70, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at home. She was a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church, the proprietor of Porky’s Pizza in Elizabeth and had previously worked at the Hilltop Dari Delite in Jefferson Hills.
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October 09, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Shirley A. Heasley, 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital, McKeesport.
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October 09, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
James "Jimmy" Beaumont, age 76, died unexpectedly October 7, 2017, at UPMC McKeesport. Born on October 21, 1940 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Charles and Kathryn (Blank) Beaumont and the husband of Ann Carol (Tate) Beaumont.
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October 07, 2017 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Theresa Molnar Stiliha, 89, of Greenacres, Florida, passed on Tuesday October 3, 2017 at Arbor Oaks Assisted Living in Greenacres, Florida. She was lived most of her life in Duquesne, PA.. She was born in Turin, Hungary on March 26, 1928, the daughter of late James Molnar and Julia Molnar. She moved to the United States from Hungary via Ellis Island when she was 9 years old. She graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, PA. in 1946. She worked as a secretary, salesperson, and homemaker in the Pittsburgh area. She was a member of the former St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Duquesne, Pa. for many years. She was involved in many different organizations in her church and community. She loved to bowl and was involved in several bowling leagues besides going to Delaware beaches in the summer. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Nick Stiliha; two daughters, Barbara Allsopp of Smyrna, Delaware, and Gerry Levin of West Palm Beach, Florida; her grandchildren, Ronni Caromano of Wilmington, Delaware, Brent Allsopp of Alexandria, VA, Kaci Rainey of Newark, Delaware, and Julie Levin of North Palm Beach, Florida; great grandchildren, Zoe, Rocky, and Lucy Rainey of Newark, Delaware; siblings, Mary Ann Burns of West Mifflin, Pa and several nieces and nephews.
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October 06, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
JOANN (ALGERI) KOLODZIEJ FORGEY
Age 60, of West Mifflin, on October 4, 2017. She was a daughter of the late William and Grace (Berwick) Algeri. She enjoyed making crafts and doing word puzzles. She was the wife of the late Richard Kolodziej and the wife of David V. Forgey; mother of Keri (Edward) Burgwin of Clairton, PA and Kristi (Richard) Smith of Whitaker; grandmother of Rodney Burgwin, Edrea Burgwin, Kiara Burgwin and Preston Smith; sister of the late William (surviving spouse, Irene) Algeri of West Mifflin. There will be no visitation. Friends and relatives are invited to a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 10 a.m., Reverend Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA, 412-466-3300.
October 06, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
CAROL A. (HOBLAK) SIMON HATHAWAY
Age 75, of Jefferson Hills, on October 5, 2017. Carol was predeceased by her parents, John and Julia (Chobirko) Hoblak; and her brother, Lawrence (surviving, Rebecca Roberts) Hoblak of Jefferson Hills. Carol was a Christian and a retired medical secretary. Mother of Kenton R. (Diane) Simon of Philadelphia and Kimberly Hathaway of Dravosburg; also four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; sister of John (Karen) Hoblak of West Mifflin. Visitation on Sunday, October 8, 2017 from Noon - 3 p.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Reverend Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.
October 06, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Charles F.A. Stockdill, age 48, of Bethel Park, and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at home. He retired from Torrance State Hospital in Torrance. He was an avid collector of comics and memorabilia, and he loved music, camping, and building model cars and planes. He studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, was a former disc jockey, and was a history buff who wanted to learn everything he could about World War II.
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October 06, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Bernard L. Proch, 80, of Covina, CA, formerly from Wilkinsburg PA, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Verona. He was born August 15, 1937 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Barney and Stella Marie Chajkowski Proch.
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