Martha Lee Briscoe Johnson

July 21, 2016 |

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

Martha Lee Briscoe Johnson, 69 years old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, quietly departed this life July 18, 2016 in Riverside Care Center, McKeesport, PA.

Delores A. (Welsh) Adamson

July 21, 2016 |

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

Delores A. (Welsh) Adamson, 75, a resident of Golden Living, Erie, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday July 19, 2016. She was born June 15, 1941 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late James and Catherine (Donovan) Welsh. She enjoyed polka music and baking cookies but mostly spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin.

William J. Meneely

July 21, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Edith Jane "Edie" Clapper

July 21, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Edith Jane “Edie” Clapper, 82, of Cherry Tree, PA, formerly of Cortez, CO, and Dennehotso, AZ, passed away at Indiana Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born on February 11, 1934 in Irwin to the late Andrew and Ruth Guisler Clapper.

Zita Kovaly

July 20, 2016 |

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

Zita Kovaly, age 98, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died Tuesday, July 19, 2016.  She was born in New Castle on March 14, 1918, and was named by her mother, after the last empress of Austria, “Princess Zita”.  She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Regina Gjalapa Serbic and the wife of the late George Kovaly.

Elinor R. Poster

July 20, 2016 |

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

Elinor Ruth Poster, age 87 of Port Vue, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born in Rivesville, WV the daughter of the late William and Frances (Grice) Stewart and wife of the late Joe Poster. Elinor was a homemaker and lived for her family.

Glenn W. Hoburg

July 20, 2016 |

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

Glenn W. Hoburg, age 83 of the North Side of Pittsburgh, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 in Oakmont Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born April 18, 1933 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Clair Hoburg and Lois Hoburg Miller.

Nancy J. DeWalt

July 20, 2016 |

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

Nancy J. DeWalt, age 78, of Manor, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Hempfield Manor.  She was born July 6, 1938 in Sewickley Township, daughter of the late Charles and Cecil Luke Fullerton.

Marion Eugene “Gene” Miller

July 20, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Marion Eugene “Gene” Miller, age 94, of Dravosburg, died July 13, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 13, 1921, in Mt. Vernon, he was the son of the late Henry and Loretta (Leonard) Miller and the husband of Mary (Peresh) Miller, for over 44 loving years.
Gene retired from US Steel Duquesne Works, where he was a heavy equipment operator, until he was promoted to dispatcher.

Peter "Pecky" Paradise

July 20, 2016 |

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

Peter "Pecky" Paradise, age 96, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at home.  He was born June 27, 1920, in McKeesport, son of the late Joseph and Mary Short Paradise.

Rodney Albert "Mac" McIntosh

July 20, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Rodney Albert “Mac” McIntosh, 71, of Dravosburg, formerly Jefferson Hills, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 20, 1945 in McKeesport to the late James and Alice Arkwell McIntosh.

Catherine McCay

July 19, 2016 |

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

Catherine McCay, 90, of New Kensington, formerly of Jefferson Hills, died Monday, July 18, 2016. She was born December 8, 1925 in Jefferson Township and was the daughter of the late Elmer and Zona Ammons Hood. She was the wife of the late John W. McCay, Sr., who died January 1, 2007. She was a member of the Bunola Church of the Nazarene and the Pleasant Hills VFW. Catherine was a former Sunday School Teacher and loved to sing.

Mary Jane (Kianese) Stolarek

July 19, 2016 |

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

Mary Jane (Kianese) Stolarek, 84, of Liberty Borough, died Monday July 18, 2016. She was born June 14, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James and Rose Pazzano Kianese. She was the wife of the late William Stolarek who died May 9, 1976. MaryJane was a member of St. Mark Parish, Liberty Boro and the Glassport American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She loved playing Bingo, and singing country music with her late husband.

Elaine Bartko

July 19, 2016 |

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

Elaine R. Bartko, age 69 of McKeesport, formerly of New Port Richey, FL, passed on Sunday, July 17, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born March 27, 1947 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Louise (Lamb) Wakefield. She is survived by her daughters, Amy Jo Lannan Butler and her husband Curtis, of McKeesport and Danett Guerra Fahr and her husband Justin, of New Port Richey, FL; grandchildren, James Davis, Jr., Dean Stupar, Jayson Davis, Ameeka Davis, Coleton Fahr and Brielle Fahr; great-grandchildren, Jai'den Davis, James Davis, III, and Aalaya Davis; siblings, Clair (Joanne) Wakefield, Edith (the late Neal) Davis, Barbara (Peter) Pease and Robert (Karen) Wakefield; step-children, Andrew S. Bartko, Gary Bartko, Kelly Estok and Jennifer Gallagher; her beloved companion, John Meyers; many nieces and nephews; and her cherished dog, Oreo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew G. Bartko; and siblings, William Wakefield, Claudia Shegan and Cynthia Wakefield. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service will be Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Stanley Horvat

July 19, 2016 |

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

Stanley P. Horvat, age 61 of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of West Mifflin, passed on Friday, July 15, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 17, 1954 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Hamar) Horvat, and beloved husband of Sharon (Raymer) Horvat. Stanley was employed with US Steel Duquesne Works, where he worked in the accounting department for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus as a 3rd degree Knight and was a longtime member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth. He was a devoted grandfather who loved to spend time with all of his grandkids, especially collecting football cards for them to enjoy. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by his children, Matthew (Jaime) Horvat of Brentwood, Erica (Glenn) Ace of White Oak, Nicolle (Allen) Booth of Elizabeth and Kasey (Raymond) Zang of White Oak; grandchildren, Owen, Kayla, Tyler, Izabella, Cloè, Alexia, Brayden, Faith, Phoebe, Zavier, Stella and Quinn; brother, Alan (Sharon) Horvat of West Mifflin; sister-in-law, Linda (Dean) Gibson of Simpsonville, SC; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis Horvat. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Parish, Elizabeth Twp. Father Thomas A. Wagner will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Mifflin. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com