Thomas E. Spiker
September 22, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Thomas E. Spiker, 74, of McKeesport, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.
Leonard J. Lynch
September 22, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Lynch, Leonard J., age 80, of Port Vue, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, after an automobile accident this past Saturday. He was born in Wall, PA on Jan. 14, 1936 and was the son of the late Charles and Viola Tyburski Lynch.
Sheryl Ann Pearson
September 21, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Sheryl Ann Pearson, 59, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 in McKeesport. She was born July 2, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Georgine Bach Pearson. Sheryl was a graduate of South Allegheny High School. She is survived by three sons, Jeffrey George (Brett) Mrvos, Jr. of White Oak, Grant William Mrvos of McKeesport, Donald Emido Flex of Los Angeles, Ca, granddaughter, Gia Rose Mrvos, brother, Christian (Daphne) Pearson of Versailles, sister, Tracey Pozzuto of West Newton, Nieces, Nephews and cousins.
George M. Monezis, Jr.
September 21, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
George M. Monezis, Jr., 88, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital with his loving daughter Kathi by his side. He was born August 7, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Angela Masarovich Monezis He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the National Baker's Association. George was a master baker, decorator and proprietor of Minerva Bakery in McKeesport for many years.
Alice Hronakes
September 21, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Alice Orosz Hronakes, age 84, of White Oak, and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian. She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also loved her painting and reading.
Pearl M. Kunkleman
September 21, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Pearl M. Kunkleman, age 90 of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016.
Eleanore B. (Jacko) Kinsey
September 21, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Eleanore B. (Jacko) Kinsey, 91, of Irwin, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 20, 2016 at Walden’s View, North Huntingdon. She was born February 2, 1925 in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Kurutz) Jacko and was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marianne Kinsey, her son, Thomas L. Kinsey Sr., and siblings, Robert Jacko, Viola Kampert, Irene Braddock, Margaret Kyle, and Robert Jacko. She was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1942 and a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin where she sang in the funeral choir and was a member of Christian Mothers.
Charles "Charlie" Sidun, Jr.
September 21, 2016 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Charles “Charlie” Sidun, Jr., 90, of Christy Park, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport. Born in Royal, PA on February 24, 1926, he was a contractor and barber, was a member of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in New Salem, a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Al O Mon Forest #138, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, and the Syria Temple of the Shrine in Pittsburgh. He was a WW II U.S. Army Air Force veteran, and served in the Pacific Theater. Son of the late Charles and Helen Volosin Sidun, Sr., husband of the late Bertha Jane Mikita Sidun, he is survived by two sons, Dr. Charles Stephen Sidun of McKeesport and Dr. Gary Alan Sidun of McKeesport, and nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Michael, John, and Peter Sidun, Helen Duboy, Mary Vacha, and Anna Magda. Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A service will be held Friday, September 23, 2016 beginning in the funeral home at 9:30 AM and at St. Sava Orthodox Church on Hartman Street in McKeesport at 10:00 AM with the Very Rev. Ditaly Dudkin officiating. Panachida will be held Thursday at 7 PM in the funeral home. Interment with military honors will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery.
Lenore R. Zovko
September 21, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lenore R. Zovko, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born September 1, 1936 in Homestead, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Alice (Olson) Brennan.
Robert Anthony Marghella
September 20, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert Anthony Marghella, 54, of Elizabeth, died Monday, September 19, 2016 at home. He was born June 23, 1962 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Thomas Savage of Elizabeth Township and the late Elizabeth Marghella Savage. Robert was a 1980 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was an Electrician. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Pamela Jean Forkey Marghella, daughters, Amy M. (Robert) Grice, Patricia A. (Frank Hayden, IV) Marghella, and April Marghella of Elizabeth, son, Eric Ukasic of Glassport, brothers, Thomas (Holly) Savage of Seven Springs, Chris (Wendy) Savage of Madison, and Larry Savage of Mount Pleasant, grandchildren, Dylan Tyner, Cameron and Conner Biddle, Natasha Bodnar, Frankie and Logan Hayden, a niece and a nephew.
Cindy L. Bartek
September 20, 2016 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Cindy L. Bartek, 59, of Glassport, formerly of Baldwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at John J. Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. She was born in Pittsburgh on February 2, 1957 to Betty Hartman and the late Robert Hartman.
Geraldine Marraccini Wright
September 19, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Geraldine Marraccini Wright peacefully passed on September 18, 2016, at the age of 91. A pioneer for women in her time, she ran track and graduated in 1943 with a BS in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was also a member of Theta Phi Alpha sorority. In 1948, she earned her Master of Letters at Pitt. Afterward, she settled in Elizabeth Twp. and concentrated on raising her young, growing family.
Richard E. Krausa
September 18, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Richard E. Krausa, 76, of West Mifflin died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Born in North Versailles on May 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Theodore and Helen (Sokolowski) Krausa. Mr. Krausa was a retired Manager for Isaly's, a former employee of Pennsylvania Coach, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of the late Leah A. Krausa, he is survived by two sons, Richard R. (Betsy) Krausa and Stephen (Cyndie) Krausa: two daughters, Sherry (Fred) Jenkins and Cheryl (Richard) Lutz; a brother, Edwin Krausa; a sister, Theodora Sheppard; twelve grandchildren, Jason (Linda), Angie (Brian), Michael (DeAnna), Rachel, Brittany, Doug, Cheyne, Tara, Kaylee, Cody, Alex and Ray; four great grandchildren, Danielle, Sydney, Konner and Ava.
Edward P. Kettering
September 18, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Kettering, Edward P., 96, of East McKeesport, died Friday September 16, 2016. He was an Army veteran of WWII having training in England for two years before taking part in the D-day invasion on Normandy Beach then fighting thru France, Germany, and Belgium. He was a retired manager for Keystone Plumbing Sales Co., with forty years’ service; a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport, where he served and an usher; and was a volunteer at hospitals and nursing homes. He is survived by his wife, Agnes A. (Casey) Kettering; his daughter, Terri Kettering of New Milford; his grandchildren, Casey T. (Scott) Maxwell, and Richard E., and Benjamin J. Yannella; and nieces and nephews including special niece Casey Haftl.
Laura J. James
September 18, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Laura J. James, age 93 of McKeesport, passed away on September 17, 2016 at Riverside Care Center. Born June 22, 1923 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Casper and Sophie (Osolinski) Rybka and wife of the late Arthur D. James. Laura worked for J & L Steel during WWII. She also worked for The Tasty Donut Bakery in Christy Park. Laura was a member of Corpus Christi Parish. She treasured all aspects of nature and enjoyed relaxing visits to Conneaut Lake. Laura loved taking walks, keeping up on current events, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a Steeler fan who enjoyed a slice of pizza and her occasional beer. She was an avid Bingo player and was a member of the Friendship Club in McKeesport. She is survived by her daughter, Donna (the late William) Isbir, of White Oak; grandson, Bill (Janna) Isbir, of Pittsburgh; sisters, Annette Zyma, of North Versailles and Dolores (John) Marcinko, of Fullerton, CA; brother, Ronald “Rip” (Cheryl) Rybka, of Port Vue; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucille Castor, Helen Gall, Virginia Macey, Bertha Natale, and Cecelia Sally Rybka. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Corpus Christi Church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Noah Torok Supplemental Needs Trust. (Please contact funeral home for address or more information) Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
