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Virginia Frobouck Vaught

January 24, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

VIRGINIA M. FROBOUCK VAUGHT, 97 of Glassport, died Jan. 21, 2017.  She is survived by her sons Randy (Rebecca) Frobouck of Oakmont, Steve (Raenette) Frobouck of Oakmont and Pete (Patricia) Frobouck of Mt. Lebanon and grandchildren Reagan and Hunter Frobouck.

Funeral arrangements were handled by the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Michael Darnell Randall “ Mike Randall”

January 24, 2017 |

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

Michael Darnell Randall “ Mike Randall”, born February 20, 1964 of Blythdale, PA was called home to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, January 20, 2017, surrounded by the people who loved him.  Michael succumbed to injuries that were caused due to a tragic accident.

 
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Nachell Coleman

January 23, 2017 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Nachell Coleman, age 30, of McKeesport and formerly of Duquesne passed on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Friends were received Sunday 1-3 p.m. in Elmer L Herman Funeral Home 5204 2nd Ave Hazelwood.  


 
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Helen Ann (Vitale) Scott

January 23, 2017 |

By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

Helen A. (Vitale) Scott, age 88, on Sunday, January 22, 2017.  She was of Greenock.

Arrangements by Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home

"Dignified Funerals, Celebrations of Life, Green Burials and Cremations with Care"

www.elmerhermanfuneralhome.com

 
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Norma E. Gecan

January 23, 2017 |

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

Norma E. Gecan, age 92 of Jefferson Hills and formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Lawson's Nursing Home.  Born December 20, 1924 in Courtney, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Caroline (Flowers) Stokes.

 
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Carl L. Loughner

January 23, 2017 |

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

Carl L. Loughner, 85, of North Huntingdon, celebrated his 85th birthday on Friday and passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home.

 
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Marilyn Y. "Molly" Bowen

January 22, 2017 |

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

Marilyn Y. "Molly" (Niskosky) Bowen, age 90, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday January 21, 2017, at Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp.

 
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Kathern P. Brulja

January 22, 2017 |

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

Kathern P. Brulja, age 93 of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Southwestern Nursing Center in West Mifflin.  Born March 13, 1923 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ljubic) Brulja.

 
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Paul Keenan

January 22, 2017 |

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

Paul Keenan, age 84, of White Oak died on Saturday January 21, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on October 11, 1932 and is the son of the late James and Gladys Jordan Keenan. He retired from USS National Tube as an engineer and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a member at St. Angela Merici Church, the Croatian Club in Versailles, 6th ward EBA Club in McKeesport, and the White Oak America Legion Post 701. He was the former senior vice commander of the East McKeesport VFW post 8430, and past governor of the former Moose Club in McKeesport.

 

He is survived by his wife; Dolores DiPerna Keenan, step-sons; Paul (Linda) Skalski of West Mifflin, Peter (Cynthia) Skalski of Essex, MD, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Friends and family will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177), on Tuesday January 24th from 4 pm until 8 pm. Services will be on Wednesday January 25th at 9:30 am in the funeral home chapel with Father Kevin Dominik officiating. Burial will follow. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com 

 
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Kevin R. Brown

January 22, 2017 |

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

Kevin R. Brwon age 55, West Mifflin on January 19, 2017. He was born October 14, 1961 in Atlantic City, NJ. He was a son of Hugh Brown, Jr. of West Mifflin and the late Mildred (Radosevich) Brown. He was a laborer, he enjoyed fishing, surfing being with his family, especially his grandchildren. Beloved husband of 11 years to Marsha (Gougler) Brown; stepfather of Ryan Beharry of West Mifflin and step-grandchildren, Brayden and Peyton; brother of Hugh (Patty) Brown III of Absecon, NJ and Pam (Bill) Schneider of Brigantine, NJ; son-in-law of Clara Gougler; cousin of Paul (Mary) Cubakovic, Brian (Sandy) Cubakovic; brother-in-law of Bruce (Denise) Cubakovic and Glenn (Patty) Gougler; nephew of Dorothy Illes; uncle of Brent, Matt and Ginger Cubakovic, Austin Gougler, Billy Schneider, Stephen Schneider, Caitlin and Sean Brown, Eric (Becky) Cubakovic, Jennifer (Rege) Makowski; great-uncle of Quinn Cubakovic, Mallory and Duke Makowski. Memorial Visitation on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. at the MALLOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne (412-466-3300). Words of comfort will be at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to his family.

 


Agnes A. Kopolovich

January 22, 2017 |

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

Agnes A. Kopolovich age 84, of West Mifflin, on January 19, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Dudash) Rago. She was a retired Registered Nurse with 40 years service at McKeesport Hospital. She was a 1953 graduate of Allegheny General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish and their former Women's Guild. She loved traveling and card playing. She was an avid reader and a passionate football fan and booster for Duquesne, West Mifflin and McKeesport High School. She was active in the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens. When asked, "how are you?" she would say, "overworked and underpaid!" Beloved wife of the late Michael C. "Kope" Kopolovich; mother of Kim (Ted) Spear of White Oak, the late Amy (surviving spouse, Dean) Conrad of West Mifflin, late David (surviving spouse, Nancy) Kopolovich of McKeesport; grandmother of Michael (Melissa) Conrad, Amanda (Steve) Berube, Melissa Conrad, Stacey (Brian) Tharp, Kelly (Scott) Knoche, David C. (Maria) Kopolovich, and Dr. Daniel (Tijana) Kopolovich; also six great-grandchildren; sister of Cecilia (Joseph "Whitey") Hlad of West Mifflin, late Louise(late Andrew) Krasman, late Joseph (late Alicia) Rago; also nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, January 24, 2017, from 12-8 p.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. A special heartfelt thank you to all of her professional caregivers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one's favorite charity.

 
 
 


Miles Milkovich

January 21, 2017 |

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

Miles Milkovich, 99, of Glassport, died Thursday January 19, 2017. He was born December 31, 1917 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Mile and Smilja Lalich Milkovich . He was the husband of the late Elizabeth D. "Betty" (Babyak) Milkovich who died October 28, 2011. Miles was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, McKeesport and its Men's Club. He was also a member of National Tube's Foreman's Club and the Glassport American Legion Post 443 where he was recently honored as the oldest member.

 
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Dolores Ann Elko

January 21, 2017 |

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

Dolores Ann Elko, 83, of McKeesport, died Friday, January 20, 2017 at Baldwin Health Center. She was born August 3, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Kotch. She was married to the late Richard M. Elko, Sr., who passed away November 26, 1988. Dolores was a homemaker and full time mom to her children. She was a member of the former St. Stephen Hungarian Church in McKeesport.

 
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Eugene "Spike" J. Crawford

January 21, 2017 |

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

Eugene “Spike” J. Crawford, 89 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in McKeesport.

 
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Bonnie Tarli Moranelli

January 21, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Bonnie Tarli Moranelli, 66, of Glassport passed away at home January 19, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 8, 1950 in McKeesport to the late Anthony and Dolly Brown Tarli. She is survived by her loving husband of 40+ years, Anthony (Bo) Moranelli. “Bozie” adored and took amazing care of his beloved “Bon Bon”. Along with her husband, Bonnie is survived by daughter, Heather (John) McDonald of Centerville; son Anthony “Tony” (Julie) Moranelli of Jefferson Hills; daughter Amy (Joe Nagy) Johnson of Glassport. She thought the sun rose and set around her grandchildren, Sara & Jason McClellan, Raya McDonald, Luke & Morgan Johnson, Livia & “baby-to be Anthony”. Bonnie is also survived by sisters, Susan (Jim) Fetter of VA, Linda Tarli of NY, & Mary Lou Skundrich of CA; brother Tony (Vicki) Tarli of Liberty Boro; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Bonnie was a kind, caring and giving person putting others first at all times. She was a past president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary at CHC #1, a past president of the South Allegheny Football Boosters, worked in the bakery at Giant Eagle Southland, was a cashier at Glassport Thrift Shop and a member of the Vermont Avenue Card Club. Bonnie was best known for the love she had for her family, her amazing lady locks, and the joy she received by feeding her family and friends. Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday January 25, 2017 at 11:00 am followed by entombment. Condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com