June 16, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Grace Marie Gesing Ernst, age 77 of McKeesport, formerly of Oil City, died June 16, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 11, 1940 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Mary (Savage) Tamblyn. Grace spent her time as a hairdresser in both McKeesport and Oil City, and was a florist at Giant Eagle Kennywood. She was a faithful and long-time member of St. Patrick Church in Christy Park. She is survived by her son, Thomas (Sharon) Riley; grandson, David (Christi); two great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Finnagan; sisters, Mary Lou Savage and Joann (Jim) Phillips; nieces and nephews, Deborah and Jason Kuntz, Michelle (Gregg) Bendel, Amy Jo (Bob) Edkins, and Robert (Stephanie) Phillips; great-nieces and nephews, Shawn Deverse, Cody Shotwell, Hannah Bendel, Olivia Edkins, Gavin Edkins, Zachary Phillips, and Ella Phillips; and Rubi Garcia Choque who Grace lovingly sponsored through the church. She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Edward; and brother, Reginald Tamblyn. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, June 19, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 12 Noon at St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. Father Vincent Velas will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
June 15, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lois A. Gillingham, 89, formerly of McKeesport and Monroeville, died Monday June 12, 2017. She was born October 29, 1927 in Christy Park and was the daughter of the late A. Ross Gillingham Sr., and the late Carrie Shaffer Gillingham. Lois was a very active member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Township. She was a retired Ticket Agent for the former TWA airlines and worked there for over 40 years. She hated BINGO. She is survived by her nieces, Carol (Lowell) Piekert, Patty (Dennis) Mooney, and Carolyn (Tom) Getsie, nephew, Tom (Joe Levy) Gillingham, great-nieces, Megan (Peter) Moen, and their children Zach and Emily, Carrie (Chris) Gergley and their son Carson, Sarah (Daniel) Surovchak and their daughter, Emery Grace, and Katy Getsie, and great nephews, Scott and Brian Getsie and Adam Kinney. She was preceded in death by her cherished siblings and their spouses: Jane (Tom) Turner and A. Ross (Dee) Gillingham, Jr. and her niece, Janet Turner.
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June 15, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Norma J. (Bisogni) Eberman, age 91, of Westmoreland City, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Amber House in Mt. Pleasant. She was born May 29, 1926 in Allison, a daughter of the late Edmond and Secunda Bisogni. She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Irwin. She worked part-time for over ten years at the Post office in Westmoreland City. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 68 years Richey Eberman; daughter Leslie Eberman; four brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters Diane J. (Joe) Hiteshue of Raleigh, North Carolina, Charmaine (Harry Ansell) Martelli of Dawson and Carol (Doug) Rosequist of Liberty Township, Ohio; grandchildren Mollie (Paul) Carite, Kurt (Katherine) Hiteshue, Mindy Hiteshue, Joshua Skemp, Jared (Jenelle) Skemp, Paulina Rosequist, Maddie Rosequist, Rachael Rosequist, and Valerie Rosequist; great grandchildren Ellie, Hannah, Seth, Diana, Bella, Maggie, Emma, Maddie, Wilson, Kaden and Coragan; and close friend Sam Martelli.
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June 15, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Kellie Ann Fagan, 52, of McKeesport, died Monday June 12, 2017 at home. She was born March 6, 1965 in Coulter and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marjorie Miller Fagan. She is survived by her daughter, Tanya A. Wertz of White Oak and son, James T. Wertz of McKeesport, sisters, Bonnie Heasley of North Huntingdon, Tricia (Rick) Kruszyna of Irwin, and Colleen Haley of McKeesport, brother, Thomas Fagan of North Huntingdon, nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Services are private. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322. Troy J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 15, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Caroline Patterson, 71, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital.
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June 15, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Sharilyn "Shari" E. Lang, age 64 of Port Vue, died June 14, 2017 at her home. Born February 9, 1953 in Manchester, England, she was the daughter of the late William and Eunice (Warrender) Woodworth, and loving wife of Duane Lang for 44 years. Shari was a faithful member of the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration in Elizabeth Township and enjoyed dedicating her time to the church and her church family. In her earlier years she worked for Home Interiors and later went on to work for the family business as the office manager and notary for Hadad Motor Sales. Shari was also highly active in various PTA's. In her free time, she loved to go on camping trips with Duane and her family, and her amazing cooking for her family and events they attended will be missed by many. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Sharina (Larry) Kohlhoff of North Versailles; grandchildren, Racheal, Crystal, Lauren, and Katelyn Kohlhoff; siblings, Renae (Larry) Moore of St. Louis, MO, William "Woody" (Janie) Woodworth of McKeesport, and Timothy (Jessica) Woodworth of St. Louis, MO; brothers-in-law, John (Sharon) Lang and Chuck Hadad; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Brian and David Woodworth. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 1-4 and 6 p.m. until time of funeral service at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Chuck Schaller will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Pennsylvania PTA, 4804 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
June 14, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
REID O. "SCOTTY" SCOTT age 93, of West Mifflin, on June 11, 2017. He was a son of the late John and Harriet (Hoon) Scott. He was retired from General Motors in Detroit on the production line. He enjoyed fixing things, football, and playing the lottery. He proudly served his country in the Army in WWII. Beloved husband of Rita K. (Qualters) Bercik Scott; father of Reid Tracey (Jill) Scott of Michigan; grandfather of Jordan Michael Scott, Ryan Scott, Danielle Thompson and Tyler Scott; also three great-grandchildren; brother of Florence Karr of Detroit, MI; stepfather of William O. (Linda) Bercik of Charleroi and the late Sharon Conley; also survived by five step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; and predeceased by one late step-grandchild. Visitation on Thursday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where services will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11 a.m. Pastor John Gropp officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon Church Cemetery with military honors.
June 14, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Mary L. Newmeyer age 92, of Duquesne, on June 10, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Felix and Antoinette (Campaigna) Pellasce. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, a member of the choir and worked bake sales at church dinners. Beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Newmeyer; mother of Debbie Walters of Duquesne; grandmother of Brian (Amy) Walters, James (Kymberly) Walters, Jeffrey (Brandon Coleman) Walters, Lindsay Walters and Auriel Vesic; great-grandmother of Joby Nickel-Pierson and Lilith Walters; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, June 15, 2017, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. followed by 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.
June 14, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Olga Takacs, age 85, of McKeesport, died June 12, 2017, at Senior Care Plaza, in McKeesport. Born November 13, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Nebesio) Goscinsky and the wife of the late Louis J. Takacs, for over 50 wonderful years.
Olga dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church. She had a passion for antiquing with her dear husband Louis and you could find them most weekends at the Eastland Flea Market. She also enjoyed bingo, trips to spend time with her daughter in Maryland and most recently she took her first airplane flight at age 83, to visit her son in Chicago, IL.
Olga is survived by her children, Denise (Albert) Dawson of Frederick, MD, Karen Takacs of Herminie, PA, Ronald (Paula) Takacs of Chicago, IL, Jill (Gerard) Gluscic of Belle Vernon, PA and Cheryl (Robert) Shega of White Oak, PA; grandchildren, Albert, Jeff, Kevin, Justin, Jared, Samantha, Alex, Jordan, Hannah and Joshua; great grandchildren, Hayden, Kayla, Kirsten, Kylie, Christian and Jayden; sister, Sophie Warabak of White Oak; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Olga was also preceded in death by siblings, Rose, Stella, Anna, Mary and Joe.
Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday June 16, 2017, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 17, 2017, 10 a.m., at Corpus Christi Church. Fr. Steven M. Palsa will be the celebrant. Committal will follow in Round Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Vietnam Veterans of America, 890 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226.
Condolences may be shared atwww.jaycoxjaworski@aol.com
June 14, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Samuel Thomas, Sr. of McKeesport, Pennsylvania departed this life Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 104 years of age, in Southwestern Nursing Care Center.
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June 13, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Victor F. Tyson, Jr., age 57, of North Versailles, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was the owner of Tyson Landscaping in North Versailles for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents Victor and Margaret (Aites) Tyson; sister Mary Alice Tyson; and brother Thomas Tyson. He is survived by his brother Daniel (Heidi) Tyson; sisters Linda (George) Drahusz and Peggy Tyson; nieces and nephews; and close long-time friend Gordon Danielson.
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June 13, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ann M. Baker, 91, of Liberty Borough, died Sunday June 11, 2017. She was born November 29, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Francis Joseph and Isabelle McFarland McKay. She was the wife of the late Frank C. Baker who died October 18, 2011. Ann was a Tax Return Specialist and worked with her daughter Kathy as a Tax Accountant. She is survived by her son, Frank C. (Audrey) Baker of Lake Mary, FL, and daughter, Kathy (Gerald) Torbert of Greensburg, grandchildren, Michael, Susan, Eric and Ryan, 8 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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June 13, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Frances Pearl Morrow, 78, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday June 8, 2017 at home. She was born May 24, 1939 in New York, NY, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Hindman Bateman. She was the wife of the late Francis W. Morrow who died August 5, 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Ellen Morrow of Elizabeth Township, and Lydia Eleanor Morrow of Glassport, sons, Francis W. (Susan) Morrow Jr., of Liberty Borough, and Victor Mathew Morrow, Sr., of Lincoln Borough, brother, Milo (Clara) Hindman of Glassport, grandchildren, Dustin Pierce, Brittany Morrow, Victor Morrow, Jr., Zakery Morrow, Vito S. Morrow, Leo V. Morrow, Vinnie A. Morrow, Zoey Morrow and Samantha Lichy, great-grandchildren, Layla Pierce, Dustin Pierce, II., Cameron Lizak, Victor Morrow, III., and Easton M. Morrow, nieces and nephews.
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June 12, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Yvonne G. Stetson, age 70 of North Huntingdon died June 11, 2017 at her home. She was born June 23, 1946 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Harry and Jenny Williams Stetson. Prior to her retirement, Yvonne was employed as a data processor by Westinghouse Electric. She was an avid bingo player and enjoyed trips to the casinos. She was preceded in death by her son, David Stetson, two brothers, Gary Stetson and Milton "Skip" Bolger, two sisters, Jennie Lis and Ellen Morgan. She is survived by one son, William Halbleib, one brother Ronnie Stetson, two sisters, Janet Phillips, Gwen Saunders, 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, her aunt, Kathryn Pancoast, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon,Pa 15642 Thursday from 2-6 p.m. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Norwin Community Resource Center.
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June 12, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Samuel Dailey, age 64 of Lincoln Borough, died Friday, June 9, 2017.
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