April 01, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Joan K. Steele, age 68, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Jacksonville, FL died March 30, 2017, at St. Margaret UPMC. Born September 13, 1948, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late John and Nell (Popichak) Smolak of the Carnegie area and the beloved wife of Donald Steele, for over 45 years.
Joan was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed sewing her own clothes, dancing, bowling and baking. She loved dogs and always had a pet dog in her life. One of the greatest highlights of her life was a trip to Israel with her husband Don.
In addition to her husband Don, Joan is survived by a brother, John (Georgette) Smolak, Jr., of Danville, PA, formerly of Carnegie; nephew, John (Christy) Smolak, III of Bethel Park; and many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Eugene Smolak.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, from 11 a.m. until the time of blessing service at 12:15 p.m., with Fr. Matthew Elanjileth officiating. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Condolences may be shared at: www.willigfuneralcremationservices.co
April 01, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sophia Santille, age 98 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in John J. Kane Regional Center - McKeesport. Born June 11, 1918 in New York City, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Frances (Knaga) Bidula.
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April 01, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lorraine M. Auld Matta, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital.
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April 01, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Irene C. Miller, age 93, of McKeesport passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. Born January 9, 1924 in Ulanow Poland, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Jozefa Chmielowski and the wife of the late Lloyd W. Miller, Jr. Irene was taken from her home in 1943 to work in a forced labor camp in Germany. In 1945 she met her husband during the war. In 1947 she came to the United States to start a family and a career. She worked at the McKeesport Hospital for 45 years where she retired as a nurses aid. Irene enjoyed gardening, cooking, singing, Pittsburgh sports and spending time with her family. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and St. Mary Czestochowa bowling league. Irene is survived by her children, Barbara Adams of Sigel, Lori (Robert) Davis of North Huntingdon, Lloyd W. Miller III of Munhall and William J. Miller of McKeesport; grandchildren, Josette (John) Kippenberger, Justin (Elizabeth) Davis and Michael (Lauren) Davis; great-grandchildren, Elisha, Desiree, Michael, Logan, Jaxson and Lennon; great-great grandchildren, Sophia, Sterling and Skylar; sisters, Helen and Mary. Irene is preceded in death by her loving husband Lloyd W. Miller, Jr., granddaughter Jennifer Davis, sister Stella Bammes and brothers; Konrad and Tadevsz Chmielowski. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday April 4, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday April 5, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Burial will be in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorial contributions are suggested to Corpus Christi Parish. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
March 31, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
DAVID O. COPPOLA, 61 of Glassport, died March 30, 2017. He is the son of the late David and Norma (Williams) Coppola. Brother of Darla (Shawn Fauquhar) Coppola of Liberty Boro and uncle of Jimmy Frum, Jeana Tiskiewicz and Keith Tiskiewicz. David was preceded in death by his sister Denise Couch Coppola. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Tues. 2-4 and 6-8.
March 31, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
John R. “Jack” Kinsey, 93, of Irwin, passed away peacefully Thursday March 30, 2017. He was born November 9, 1923 in Irwin, a son of the late Russell L. and Returah “Toots” (Stitley) Kinsey and was also preceded in death by his wife of sixty nine years Eleanore B. (Jacko) Kinsey in September 2016, a daughter Marianne Kinsey, a son Thomas L. Kinsey Sr., and a brother Arthur C. “Bud” Kinsey. He was a graduate of Norwin High School, class of 1942, a Navy veteran of WWII having served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre, a retired employee of Westinghouse Electric Corp., East Pittsburgh and a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Irwin. He was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman.
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March 31, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Brett N. Bittner, age 36 of Liberty Borough, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
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March 30, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Jean A. Nowicki, age 92 of McKeesport, entered into Heaven’s Gates on March 29, 2017 at Paramount Senior Living in McMurray. Born March 15, 1925 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Sally (Rymar) Kustra and wife of the late Edmund R. Nowicki. Our mother always looked for the good in everyone and offered a warm greeting to everyone she met. She had a gracious, selfless spirit and indomitable strength despite all the challenges of her life, because, “someone always has it worse”. She was our heart and soul. She was the Past President of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild, Past President of the Rosary Society, Eucharistic Minister and former member of the Pastoral Council. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court #221 and the McKeesport PNA #352. She is survived by her son, Dr. Edmund J. (Christi) Nowicki; daughter, Patricia J. Dobranski; grandchildren, Aaron Stewart, Lacey Stewart, Kellie (Josh) Stahlman, Logan Stewart, Edmund C. Nowicki, Haley Nowicki, Roberto Nowicki, Jack Nowicki, Amanda (David) Stone, Melissa (Daniel) Fletcher, and Ethan Dobranski; great-grandchildren, Caleb Stahlman, Rayne Stone, and Clara Stahlman, and also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughters, Cyndi Nowicki and Marianne Stewart; sister, Gladys Golik; brother, Edward Kustra and niece, Donna Golik. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Corpus Christi Church. Fr. Steven Palsa will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Mary Polish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Corpus Christi Church. The family would like to thank the staff of Paramount Senior Living for their kindness, love, compassion, and professionalism they extended. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
March 30, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Loretta A. Perozich, age 70 of Lincoln Boro died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at UPMC Montefiore. Born September 23, 1946 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late David C. and Mary Elizabeth (McCarthy) Krimm, Jr. and loving wife of the late Anthony V. Perozich, Jr. Loretta worked as a Nurse’s Assistant for McKeesport Hospital, having retired from after many dedicated years of service. Following her retirement, she began working as a tax collector for Lincoln Boro. She was also the President of the Lincoln Boro Fire and Rescue Ladies Auxiliary, the first female member of the Lincoln Boro Fire Dept., assistant Girl Scout leader, past President of South Allegheny Band Parents, and a member of St. Mark Parish of Liberty Boro where she was an usher and Christian Mother. Above all, her greatest joy was the time spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Anthony (Annette) Perozich, III of Lincoln Boro, Susan Lynn (Charlie) Griffin of Plum Boro; grandchildren, Erica, Hallie, Anthony IV, and Meghan Perozich, Rebecca Lynn and Emma Louise Griffin; great-grandson, Caleb Lee; and brother, David (Diane) Krimm, III of Delmont. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Parish, Liberty Boro. Father Daniel Straughn will officiate. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lincoln Boro. Fire Company. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
March 30, 2017 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Tera Romayne Huggins, 62, died March 27, 2017. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Mount Rise Baptist Church, Ingot and Sheffler Street, New Homestead, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home Inc.
March 30, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
James M. Butler, 70, of Coulter, died Tuesday March 28, 2017 in McKeesport Hospital. He was born October 16, 1946 in McKeesport, a son of the late James Francis and Marie (Donnelly) Butler and was also preceded in death by his wife Susan Butler and brothers William H. and Stanley J. Butler. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. James is survived by his son James Butler; step daughter Tara Welsh; his sister Mary Ann (Larry) Sutton; aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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March 30, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
William “Bill” F. Patrick Jr., age 79 of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born January 10, 1938 in Clairton, a son of the late William and Helen (Hrezo) Patrick. He worked for over 40 years as a mason contractor in North Huntingdon at Patrick Masonry, Inc. He was a lifetime member of the Shaner Gun Club and love to hunt and fish. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of over 26 years Oriela Rose Patrick; brother Ronald Patrick; and sister Barbara Check.
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March 30, 2017 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
John M. Fatula, 74, of McKees Rocks, PA, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on March 27, 2017. Preceding him in death were his devoted father, Michael Nicholas Fatula, and his cherished sister and brother, Rita Barbara and James E. Fatula. He is the beloved son of Rita Hyzy Fatula of Braddock, PA, and treasured brother of Sr. Mary Ann Fatula, O.P., of Columbus, Ohio; William (Mary Jean) Fatula, and Michael A. (Barbara, d.) Fatula of Pittsburgh; Rita (Don) Moldovan of Indian Trail, NC; and David (Faustyna) Fatula of Steubenville, Oh.
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March 30, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
James S. Foster, 54 of Glassport died at home on March 29, 2017 after a long, hard fought battle with Kidney Disease.He is the son of the late John S. Foster and Dorothy Rhome Foster. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Andrea (Gaydos) Foster; sons John (Jackie) Foster and Anthony Foster. Loving grandfather of Chazdine and Sofia. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Elizabeth J. Gaydos; sister-in-law Susana Bender and Beth (Jeff) Cadman; his loving aunt Shirley Speziale and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Sara Elizabeth and sisters Cindy Foster Kelly and Linda Foster.
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March 30, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Raymond A. “Mex” Maldonado, age 63 of McKeesport, died at home on March 28, 2017. Born June 26, 1953 in McKeesport, he was the son of Harry R. (the late Margaret) Maldonado and Alicia (Jerry) Peters. He was the loving husband of Cindy (Stumme) Maldonado for 25 years. Ray worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for Mifflin Estates. He was a “dad” to many and was always willing to mentor and provide for anyone. He was remembered in the summer for paying the ice cream man in advance so that way, any kid who came up was more than welcome to enjoy some ice cream at no expense. The word hate did not exist in his vocabulary. He had a passion for bass fishing and going to his second home at Lake Wilhelm. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Chad (Sarah) Maldonado; Kelly (John Jr.) Hatfield, Katy (Layne) Hurst, and grandchildren, Olivia “O”, Caleb, Cash, Jordan, and Alexis; siblings, Lisa Maldonado, Brian Maldonado, Cindy Campagna, Jennifer Evars, Jerry Peters, Pam (Tom) Keffer and Leayn Thomas. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, special sons and daughters. He was preceded in death by mother, Margaret Maldonado; brothers Bruce Maldonado and Chuck McCune. Family and friends will be received on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m, and Monday services will be held at the funeral home chapel at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
