Anne Johns

February 20, 2017 |

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

Anne Johns, age 99, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.  Born on August 16, 1917 she was the wife of the late Charles A. Johns.

Richard "Ricky" L. Clark Sr.

February 20, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Richard “Ricky” L. Clark Sr., 69, of Elizabeth, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Sunday February 19, 2017.  He was born August 21, 1947 in Belle Air, Ohio to the late John R. and Pearl Pugh Clark.  Richard is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Bonita Burke Clark; son, Richard L. (Amy Kilburn) Clark, Jr. of Elizabeth; daughters, Lynn Ann Clark of McKeesport, Wendy (Casey) VanSchooten of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Patricia, Christina, David, Kelsey & Karlee; great-grandchildren, Aiden & Addilyn; sisters, Bernita Clark of Belle Vernon and Shelva Clark of Elizabeth; aunt Peggy Wall of Forward Township.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dave, Tom, and John Clark. Richard enjoyed cars, working with wood, playing cards and model cars.  In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made directly to the funeral home to defray costs. Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport,  PA   15045.  A service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11:00 am followed by interment at Round Hill Cemetery.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Helen M. Skweres

February 20, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Jean L. Florek

February 20, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Albert “Al” Torok, Jr.

February 20, 2017 |

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

Albert “Al” Torok, Jr., 72, of Smithton, Pennsylvania, died at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Oakland surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born on May 31, 1944, in Versailles, Pennsylvania, one of 8 children of Albert Torok, Sr., and Dorothy (Hixon) Torok. He retired from the Elizabeth Forward School District and the Youghiogheny Country Club in Elizabeth Township. He was a US Navy Veteran, having served in Cuba during the Vietnam War. He was an officer and member of the American Legion Post 790 in Smithton. Al is survived by 2 children, sons, Kevin A. Torok of Smithton and Keith A. Torok of Elizabeth; 4 grandchildren, Lawra and Lindzey Torok, Kevin Torok, Jr., and Sean Torok; 3 great-grandchildren, Sommer, Ella and Marin; brother, Robert Torok of Butler; sisters, Sandy (Dan) Dole of North Carolina, Margie Potts of McKeesport, Cheryl Fulton of White Oak, Cindy (Tim) Thompson of North Huntingdon, and Sharon (Joseph) Gibbons of Greenock; also nieces and nephews.

Charles W. Fitzpatrick, Jr.

February 20, 2017 |

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

Charles W. Fitzpatrick, Jr., age 61 of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, February 17, 2017.  Born April 23, 1955 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Charles W. Fitzpatrick, Sr. and Mary (Mellinger) Fitzpatrick. 

Mark "Hubba Love" Harber

February 20, 2017 |

By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Mark "Hubba Love" Harber, 59, died Feb. 13, 2017. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, PA.

Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at Second Baptist Church, 108 W. 12th Ave., Homestead, with interment to follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Cecil Twp., Washington County. Arrangements by Tunie Funeral Home Inc.

Mildred Brnilovich

February 20, 2017 |

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

Mildred Draskovich Brnilovich, 90, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin.

Frank L. Szczerba

February 20, 2017 |

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

Frank L. Szczerba, Sr., age 86, of Elizabeth, died February 18, 2017, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born June 26, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Aniela (Majkut) Szczerba. Frank was a retired self-employed excavator and in his early years he was owner operator of Mon-Yough Paving Co. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church. Frank enjoyed hunting and Pittsburgh Steelers football. Frank’s true passion was working the fields of his family farm and he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by children, Frank L. (Thoris) Szczerba, Jr. of Belle Vernon, George C. (Barbara) Szczerba of Belle Vernon, Lory (James) Worthington of Belle Vernon, Gary J. (Lisa) Szczerba of Sutersville and Karen (Raymond) Ott of Belle Vernon; step-children, Jake (Deborah) Warren of Mt. Lebanon and Judy Mann of Dublin, VA; 11 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother and father, Frank was also preceded in death by his first wife Virginia (Posashtiuk) Szczerba and second wife Dorothy Jean (Kakazys) Szczerba; siblings, Mary Robertson, Anne Szczerba, Stella Husok, Joseph, John and Edward Szczerba. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 10 a.m. Fr. Donald Breier will be the celebrant. A Committal service will follow in St. Mary Polish Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Margaret M. Banish

February 19, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

MARGARET M. BANISH age 93, formerly of North Versailles, White Oak and West Mifflin, on February 18, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Sholtis) Hovanec. She was a former member of St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak, and the Keener Senior Citizens of White Oak. She was 1941 graduate of Munhall High School. Beloved wife of the late Albert Banish; mother of James (Charlene) Banish of North Braddock, Joseph (Suzanne) Banish of Pottstown, PA, Judy (John) Silverman of Gibsonia and the late John A. “Jack” Banish; grandmother of Aaron (Casey) Silverman; also three great-grandchildren; sister of Irene Batchen of Pleasant Hills, late Lawrence (surviving spouse Genevieve) Hovanec of West Mifflin, the late William Hovanec, late George (late Agnes) Hovanec, Emily (late Andrew) Horvath, Agnes (Stephen) Povazan of West Homestead, late Stephen Hovanec, late Frank (late Kathleen) Hovanec, late Charles Hovanec, the late John “Sparky” (late Ethel) Hovanec.

Nettie F. Conley

February 19, 2017 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

NETTIE F. CONLEY age 98, of West Mifflin, on February 18, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Urbaniak) Suhoski. She was a retired cook from St. Agnes School cafeteria for over 20 years. She volunteered for meals on wheels. A member of the Christian Mothers and Guild, the 55 Plus Club at St. Agnes Church and a member of the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens and former Knights of Columbus Senior Citizens; beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Conley; mother of James (Nancy) Conley of South Park, Paul (Janice) Conley of West Mifflin, Jack (Debbie Sullivan) Conley of West Mifflin and the late Robert (surviving spouse Marian) Conley; six grand children; seven great- grandchildren. She was predeceased be her brothers and their spouses, Harry (Anna) Suhoski, Frank (Laura) Suhoski, Edward (Helen) Suhoski, Anthony (Helen) Suhoski; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Darren L. Robinson

February 19, 2017 |

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

Darren L. Robinson, 56, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 in AHN Jefferson Regional Hospital.

Ramona Forman Cox

February 19, 2017 |

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

Ramona Forman Cox, 59 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away February 14, 2017 at home.

Carrie E. (Sickles) Check

February 19, 2017 |

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

Carrie E. (Sickles) Check, age 97, of Forward Township, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. She was a former waitress at K-Mart in Pleasant Hills and a former member of the West Elizabeth United Methodist Church. 

Mary Grace Mansfield

February 18, 2017 |

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

Mary Grace Mansfield, age 72, of White Oak, died on Saturday February 18, 2017. She was born in Pittsburgh on May 22, 1944 and is the daughter of the late Mary Ann Smith Scott. She worked as a Nurses Aid and a Home Health Care Aid.