Roberta Arlene Silvis Weinschenker

December 01, 2016 |

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

Roberta Arlene Silvis Weinschenker, 89, of Irwin, PA and Gainesville, GA, died November 30, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville, where she was taken after suffering a massive stroke from which she never regained consciousness.

Joan M. Farmer

December 01, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

JOAN M. FARMER, 93, of Port Vue, died Nov. 30, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Cverna) Olack.  She was preceded in death by her husband Richard "Turk"Farmer and son Michael Farmer.  Joannie is survived by her children John Farmer of Port Vue, Richie Farmer of Port Vue, Chris (Missi) Farmer of West Mifflin, Denise (Tony) Digiacomo of Lincoln Boro and Dawn Farmer of Penn Hills; grandchildren Lindsey (Bryan) Dalke, Kristen Digiacomo, Isabella, Logan, Abigail, Brady and Noah Farmer; brother Jerry Olack of Liberty Boro and nieces and nephews.

Robert Thornton Swauger

December 01, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert Thornton Swauger, Sr. age 94, of McKeesport, died Nov. 29, 2016, at his home. Born Oct. 15, 1922, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Marshall and Sadie Mae (Thornton) Swauger and the husband of the late Vera May (Wilson) Swauger.
Robert was a W.W. II veteran and fought in the Battle of Anzio. He was awarded the Purple Heart. After his service, Robert returned home and went to work for the McKeesport Water Authority. Upon retirement, he took up a new job description, that of family guardian, and he took it quite seriously.

Janet Buti Flegal

December 01, 2016 |

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

Janet Buti Flegal, age 68, of the Tenth Ward section of McKeesport, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016. She was born in McKeesport on November 26, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Fillipo and Bertha (Zyskowski) Buti. Janet is survived by her husband Clifford Wesley Flegal, Sr., son; Thomas Wesley (Jessica) Mihun of McKeesport, stepsons; Clifford Wesley Flegal of Phoenix, Arizona and Kevin Wallace Flegal of Ft. Worth, Texas, and sister; Ernestina Pomnian of Beaver Falls.

Elizabeth Oris

November 30, 2016 |

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

Elizabeth Oris, age 100 of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of 10^th Ward McKeesport, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. 

Derek James Hill

November 30, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Derek James Hill, of McKeesport, was born Oct. 29,1986, and passed, Nov. 27, 2016. He was 30 years old. Derek was the son of Janice (Halaszynski) Rojas and stepson of Daniel Rojas.
Derek enjoyed hunting and fishing. More than anything else, he loved spending time with his family. Derek was a humble person who cared deeply about helping others. He often spoke at NA meetings in an effort to save people from the pain he knew too well from his own life experiences.

Betty N. (Painter) Hohman

November 30, 2016 |

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

Robert "Pince" Pasinski

November 29, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

ROBERT E. "PINCE" PASINSKI, 81, of Glassport, died Nov. 26, 2016.  He is the son of the late Edward and Julie Pasinski.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Anna (Smerecky) Pasinski; daughter Lynn Lehner and her husband Mark of Dallas, TX; also grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his son Christopher Pasinski.

Marissa Ann Shipley

November 29, 2016 |

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

James "Hooker" Velmer Walker

November 29, 2016 |

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

James "Hooker" Velmer Walker, 74, of White Oak, died Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born September 2, 1942 in Homer City and was the son of the late James Wilson Walker and the late Dorothy Marie Kinder Walker. James was in the car business for 58 years and was the proprietor of Walker Used Cars in McKeesport. He had previously worked for the former H.F. Clark Motors. Hooker had an extreme love for his cars and car racing.

Mark A. Fazek

November 29, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mark A. Fazek, known as "Bear" to his family and close inner circle of friends, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 23, 1957, to the late Ruth M. (Bates) and Marine Corps Cpl. Albert M. Fazek. He grew up in White Oak and then resided in McKeesport. He is survived by son, Justin J. Fazek; and daughter, Jessica (Army Sgt. Paul) Kustra; grandchildren, Justin, Dominic, Haylee and Jordan (whom he lovingly referred to as "Bubbalou"; sister, Mary Elizabeth Fazek (Matthew) Shaffer; and nephew, Joshua.

John Ludwick

November 29, 2016 |

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

John Ludwick, age 89 of White Oak, died November 28, 2016. He was born in McKeesport July 11, 1927, the son of the late John and Mary (Kasper) Ludwick.

Gerard S. "Jerry" Lucarelli

November 29, 2016 |

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

Gerard S. "Jerry" Lucarelli, age 74 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born December 6, 1941 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Louis and Harriet (Novak) Lucarelli.

Phillip E. Clifford

November 29, 2016 |

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

Phillip E. Clifford, “Moose”, 80 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, peacefully Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 in AHN Jefferson Regional Medical Center.

William T. Martin

November 29, 2016 |

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

William T. Martin, 78 of McKeesport, peacefully on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at home.