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Lucas Adam Salopek

June 02, 2017 |

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

Lucas Adam Salopek, was born and died on Monday, May 29, 2017, peacefully in the arms of his parents Shawn and Sarah Salopek of White Oak. 

He is also survived by his twin brother, Colt Michael Salopek;  grandparents, Timothy and Barbara Salopek of White Oak & Adam and Cathy Suhajda of North Versailles; great-grandmothers, Helen Suhajda of Beaver and Irene Swenson of Utah; also aunts and uncles.

Friends and family will be received on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6:45 p.m., with Fr. Kevin Dominik officiating, at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177). Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 


Olive A. Benyak

June 02, 2017 |

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

Olive A. Benyak, age 95, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died June 1, 2017, at LGAR Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 25, 1921, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Wasil and Anna (Misczycha)  Smolinsky and the wife of the late John L. Benyak.
She was a member of the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Maryann (John M.) Zoscak, Jr., of White Oak; grandchildren, Matthew (Aditi) Wirginis of Pittsburgh, Jennifer (Michael) Mengel of Baltimore, MD and David Benyak of Santa Monica, CA; great grandson, Nico Wirginis; sisters, Mary Belback of West Mifflin, Genevieve Yuna of North Versailles and Pearl Rolnik of White Oak; daughter-in-law, Marie Benyak of Gibsonia; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, John W. Benyak; siblings, Jean Konias, Michael Smolinsky, Stanley Smolinsky and Leona Shevke; and son-in-law, Charles R. Wirginis.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm, Sunday, June 4, 2017 from noon to 2 pm and 5 to 8 pm. Requiem Divine Liturgy will be held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church on Monday, June 5, 2017, 11 am. Fr. Gregory Madeya will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1907 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycoxjaworskifh.com

 


Jeffrey Craig Bass

June 02, 2017 |

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

Jeffrey Craig Bass, a member of the Westinghouse Nuclear Division family for over 30 years, died Sunday, May 21, 2017, at his home of a heart attack.

 
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Rita C. Barnett

June 02, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Rita C. Barnett, 57, of Glassport, died June 1, 2017.  She is the daughter of the late William and Josephine (Godlesky) Homa.  Beloved wife of Raymond Barnett, Jr.; mother of Katherine, Megan and Daniel Barnett; sister of William, David, and Robert Homa of Elizabeth; Jean Holnaider of Savanna, GA, Elaine David of Wilson, Joan Hodinko of Elizabeth, Paula Home of State College and Joyce Homa of Glassport; also many nieces and nephes.  She was preceded in death by her brother Daniel Homa.  Rita was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and the Christian Mothers.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Wojcicki.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.

 


Joseph W. Kuzio

June 02, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joseph W. Kuzio, 89 of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Glassport, Pa died May 26, 2017.  He is the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Pogorzelski) Kuzio.  Beloved husband of Theresa (Uziel) Kuzio; father of Mark Kuzio of Belfast, ME, Cynthia DiFulvio of Whitney Point, NY, Mary Anne Lindner of Virginia Beach, VA and Neil Kuzio of Franklin, MA; brother of Dolores Nizanty of Hollywood, FL; also 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  Joseph was a retired Civil Engineer who graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1950 and served in the US Navy at the end of World War II.  Joe was a kind, gentle, generous and loving husband, father and grandfather.  Giving of himself, always interested and involved with whatever his children and grandchildren were doing.  Full of wisdom and knowledge, we will be forever grateful.  A private family memorial service will be held in Glassport in the near future.

 


George Anthony Konchak

June 02, 2017 |

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

After a couragous battle with leukemia, George Anthony Konchak, 69, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday May 30, 2017 in McKeesport Hospital with his family by his side. He was born July 26, 1947 in Braddock and was the son of the late George A. and Wanda Ostrowski Konchak. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and was a retired Financial Analysis for Westinghouse. George served in the Air Force National Guard from 1967 to 1977.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, caregiver and best friend, Mary Louise Cabon Konchak, daughter, Tina Marie (Eric) Davis of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Magdaline and Nora Davis, brother, John Konchak of North Braddock, sister, Patricia Kranack of Munhall, brother-in-law, Robert(Laura) Cabon, sister-in-law Dolores (Donald) Campbell, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Michael Kranack. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday June 2 at St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township. The Rev. Thomas Wagner, officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Robert J. Bishop

June 02, 2017 |

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

Robert J. Bishop, 48, of California, formerly of Port Vue, died Tuesday May 30, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 8, 1968 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Frederick R. and Rosemary Hays Bishop. Robert was the Manager of Build-A-Bear Workshop in South Hills Village . He is survived by his sisters, Linda (Joseph) Smola of Irwin, Lisa (Thomas) Will of North Versailles, and Lori (Gary) Katko of North Huntingdon, friend, Lyonel Weld of California, nieces, Stephanie  (Jim) Smola, Alyson (Matt) Smola, Elizabeth (Thomas) Will, nephews, Benjamin (Belinda) Katko, and Nicholas (fiancée, Katherine) Katko, great-niece, Emily Hanson and great-nephew, Henry Katko. Friends are welcome Friday June 2 from 3-8:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday June 3, at 10:00 am, with The Rev. Sandra Marsh-McClain, officiating. Interment will follow in the Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Emsworth, PA 15202. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
 
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White Oak, Pennsylvania 15131

 
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Benjamin John Boswell

June 01, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Benjamin John Boswell, age 62 of Port Vue, died May 30, 2017 at West Penn Hospital.

 
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Betty June Hollenbeck

June 01, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Betty J. Hollenbeck, 89, of West Mifflin went to be with her Lord and Saviour Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center.  She was born December 6, 1927 in McKeesport to the late Herman & Naomi Fairbaugh.  Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, W. Kenneth Hollenbeck, and son Dr. Thomas M. Hollenbeck.  She was a retired employee of Bell Telephone and Mon Yough Mental Health.  Betty is survived by daughter, Sue (David) Rigau of Norfolk, VA; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Hollenbeck of Lansdale, PA; brother, Robert (Fran) Fairbaugh of Sellersville, PA; longtime friend and companion, Kenneth Holmes of Dravosburg; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  She was not only  a member of Dravosburg United Methodist Church for over 50 years, she was a Sunday School Teacher there as well for 40 years, a lay leader and sang in the choir.  Betty was an avid gardener, cook, baker, and especially enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her house.  Family and friends will be received Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 1 – 4 pm at I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  A service will take place at 10:00 am on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Dravosburg UMC followed immediately by interment at Richland Cemetery in Dravosburg.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Dravosburg UMC, 109 Maple Avenue, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Donna Mae Baker Henry

June 01, 2017 |

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

Donna Mae Baker Henry, 83, of North Huntingdon, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.

 
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Lorraine E. Pipkins

June 01, 2017 |

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

Lorraine E. Pipkins, 71, of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, departed this life Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

 
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Veta M. England

June 01, 2017 |

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

Veta M. England, age 73, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a foster parent for 15 years for Auberle. 

 
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Donna Jean Charles

May 31, 2017 |

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

Donna Jean (Parnham) Charles, age 79, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at home. She was a retired jeweler and enjoyed bowling, golfing and gardening.

 
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Joseph Yellich

May 31, 2017 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Joseph Yellich, 89, of West Mifflin Died Sunday, May 28, 2017 in UPMC Mercy.

Born December 10, 1927, in Duquesne, He was the son of the Late Joseph and Mary (Cvitak) Yellich. Mr. Yellich was a member of The First Free Evangelical Church of McKeesport and a Retired Hooker at the former U.S. Steel Corporation, Duquesne Works. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Army Air Corp. Beloved Husband of the Late Josephine (Kulik) Yellich, he is survived by two loving Daughters, Beverly Govannucci of Somerset and Yvonne Dale of West Mifflin, A Brother Charles Yellich of West Mifflin, Four Grandchildren, Nine Great Grandchildren, and Three Great Great Grandchildren. He was also preceded in Death by a Daughter, Marilyn Yellich and a Sister, Margaret Yellich.

 
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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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