December 11, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Irene Wilmans, 93, of White Oak, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday December 10, 2016, in the Golden Heights Personal Care Home. She was born February 4, 1923 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late John and Bertha Bornyik Prakop. She was the wife of the late Edward "Rusty" Fredrick Wilmans who died April 10, 2006. She was a member of St. Patrick Church in Christy Park, Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens, Versailles, AARP, White Oak AARP, and Senior Americans. Irene was a former secretary for Westinghouse Air Brake, East Pittsburgh.
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December 10, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Joseph Anthony “Tony” Sturkie, age 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. He was born August 12, 1937 in Bull Swamp, South Carolina, a son of the late Marion and Gladys (Barr) Sturkie. He regularly attended the Broadway Alliance Church in East McKeesport. He was an Army veteran and went on to have a long career as a masonry contractor and land developer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughters Laura Lee Demeis, Donna Sturkie, and Toni Sturkie; brother Jimmy Sturkie; and sister Lois Morrow.
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December 10, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Duane H. Carter, Sr., 76, of McKeesport died on Thursday December 8, 2016 at home. Born April 26, 1940 in White Oak he was the son of the late George Edmund and Elizabeth (Hudak) Carter. He was the husband of the living Rosalie (Canova) Carter. He was a graduate of Wilmerding High School and served in the US Navy. He worked at four steel mills including National Tube, Firth Sterling, Copper Mill, and the East Pittsburgh Westinghouse plant. He then later retired from McKeesport Messenger Service after 20 years.
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December 09, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Freda B. (Palumbo) Moorhouse, age 100 years, was born on June 4, 1916 in Large, PA and went into eternal life on December 8, 2016. She was happily reunited with her husband Charles P. Moorhouse; parents, John and Eva (D'Abbodanza) Palumbo; brother, Joseph (Dom) Palumbo; sister-in-law, Peg Palumbo; sister, Ann Ricci, brother-in-law Chief Ricci; Mary DellaValle, brother-in-law Ralph Della Valle; and Jeanne Bencivenga; brother-in-law Benjamin Bencivenga; sister Phoebe Palumbo, brothers-in-law Stanley Telega and Henry Kopchinski.
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December 09, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Frank Swisher, age 81, of Bunola, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at home . He was a retired backhoe operator for Pennsylvania American Water in Elizabeth. He was an Army veteran. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping.
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December 08, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Clara Falicia Barchanowicz, 93, of McKeesport, died Thursday, December 8, 2016. She was born October 21, 1923 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late Alex and Anna Stancazk Reisner. She was the wife of Leonard J. Barchanowicz who died November 26, 2001. She was an attendant for Bev-o-matic vending machines out of McKeesport Hospital.
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December 08, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Sue A. “Bunny” Sabol, age 75 of Duquesne, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was born in Duquesne on March 28, 1941, the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Priddy) Dias. She is the wife of the late George A. Sabol, Sr.
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December 08, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Michael G. Rogers, age 73 of McKeesport, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016.
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December 07, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lois J. Olson, 92, of Lexington, SC, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She was born December 31, 1923 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James L. and Hilda Mayer Kohler She was the wife of the late Ernest R. Olson who died March 17, 2011. Lois worked for US Steel Christy Park Works from 1942-1945 and US Steel Duquesne Works from 1947-1957.
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December 07, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Fredrick “Fred” Cuttler, age 90, of Trafford, passed away Sunday December 4, 2016. He was born June 15, 1926 in Homestead, a son of the late William and Mary Jane (Grove) Cuttler. He was a long time member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Trafford. He was an Army veteran of World War II that went on to work as a Maintenance Supervisor for over 39 years for Westinghouse at different locations. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Shidle Lodge 601 in Irwin and enjoyed trips to their cottage by the French Creek near Meadville and spending time with his grandchildren.
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December 07, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Stephen P. Kalo, 60, of Duquesne, died peacefully at home on, December 5, 2016. He was born, January 30, 1956. Beloved son of, Dolores M. and the late John S. Kalo, of Duquesne; sister, Kristine A. Kalo, of North Versailles; and the late (brother) David C. Kalo; his niece Erica R. Kalo ( Michael ), of North Huntingdon. His nephew Brian M. Kalo, of North Huntingdon; and his great nephew Eli. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many, many friends. Stephen enjoyed going to work at Mon Yough Community Services, VBA, in McKeesport, and being with his friends and co-workers.
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December 07, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
George A. “Lefty” Cherepko, age 68, of White Oak, died December 4, 2016, at home. Born April 1, 1948, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George A. and Shirley (Wisser) Cherepko and the husband of Alberta (Hinick) Cherepko. Lefty was retired from Frank Fuhrer Wholesale, where he was a truck driver and at the same time he worked at Myers Coach Line, as a bus driver. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed playing cards, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and more than anything else, he loved going on cruises with his beloved wife. He also loved the McKeesport Tigers Football Team and was in charge of running the chains on the sidelines.
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December 07, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joshua Harold Henderson, 32, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at his home. He was born December 15, 1983 in Panama City, FL, son of David W. and Wendy Beers Henderson.
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December 06, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elizabeth Ann "Pinky" Anderson Sasala, age 73, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at her daughter’s residence. She was a retired hairdresser for Bekavac Funeral Homes. She was a former member of Christy Park United Methodist Church in McKeesport.
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December 06, 2016 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
LULA E. BOYER, 100, of West Mifflin, died Dec. 5, 2016. She is the daughter of the late Irwin and Catherine (Schumacker) Sikes. Wife of the late Charles Boyer. Lula is survived by her dauhter Margaret Jane (Jesse) Sellers of West Mifflin; granddaughters Cynthia (Robert) McCorkle and Catherine (Terry) Burgess; great grandchildren Wesley and Jesse McCorkle and Jared and Elizabeth Burgess and 2 great great grandchildren Archer and Hunter.
Friends received at the Lincoln Place Nazarene Church on Thurs. from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Joseph Stump. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.
