June 28, 2016 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
KATHLEEN M. GOUKER, 69, of Glassport died June 26,2016. She is the daughter of the late Melvin and Vera James. She is survived by her children John (Terri) Rollason and Robin (Joe) Rollason; grandchildren Crystal and Justin; great grandchildren Paige, Nevaeh, Serenity and Jayce; significant other Bill Crissman and his daughter Maggie; niece Tony Lynn Kelly and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Kathleen was preceded in death by her companion of many years Robert Belifore.
Read More
June 28, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dolores Rita McCusker, 88, of White Oak, died Monday June 27, 2016 at home. She was born October 16, 1927 in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Francis "Granny" Kaminski. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. McCusker who died January 29, 2016. They were married for 63 years. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and also made Prayer Shawls for the church.
Read More
June 27, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Ellen Cylenica, age 94 of South Park and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of South Park. Born August 14, 1921 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Anne (Canavin) King.
|
Read More
June 27, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond L. Sitkowski, 82, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Country Care Manor. He was a bricklayer for Wheeling Pitt Steel in Monessen, a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Senior Center in West Newton, and attended Christian Center Church in Belle Vernon.
Read More
June 27, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Audrey A. Bihary, 77, of Duquesne, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2016, in Charles Morris Rehabilitation Center, Squirrel Hill. Born March 11, 1939, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Kuprok Bihary. She was a faithful member of Ss, Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, and the Parish Club, were she was very active in fund raising and raffle ticket sales. She was also a member of the Allegheny County Retirees Association, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels in McKeesport and enjoyed bowling in the "Morning Glories Bowling League and a past bowler of the Tuesday Night SS. Peter and Paul League.
Read More
June 27, 2016 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Mike Godich, Jr, 87, of Bethesda, MD, died Saturday, June 11, 2016, in Suburban Hospital. Born in McKeesport, PA, Dec. 12, 1928, he was the son of the late Milosh and Ljubica (Vuich) Godich. Joining the Army at the age of 17, Mike was a WWII veteran stationed in post-war Germany during his tour. Following the war, he returned to the McKeesport area to pursue his career and raise a family. Mike was a long-time White Oak resident before moving from the area in 2004.
Read More
June 27, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Sue (Irving) Heubach, 80, of Westmoreland City, died Friday June 24, 2016, at home. She was born January 16, 1936 in Warren, a daughter of the late Donald and Mary Elizabeth (Heath) Irving and was also preceded in death by her step father, Philip Lauffenburger, and her son in law, Jay R. White. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed knitting, golfing, bowling, and reading.
Read More
June 27, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Eleanor M. Chobirko, age 90, of North Huntingdon passed away June 26, 2016 at Hempfield Manor.
Read More
June 26, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William M. Yednak, age 42, of McKeesport, died Friday, June 24, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on Dec. 25, 1973 and is the son of Patricia (Dirle) and the late William J. Yednak. He is survived by two sons Riley and Dustin Casaldi; sister Jennifer; brother Patrick and nephew Shae Patterson, all of McKeesport. Services were held by Hunter-Edmundson-Striffler Funeral Home, 600 Market St , McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
Read More
June 26, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Irene Falco Dunlap, age 81, of White Oak died on June 25, 2016. She was born in McKeesport on June 7, 1935 and is the daughter of the late John and Mary Bodnar Popovich. She is the wife of the late Gilbert Henry Falco and the late Clifford Dunlap.
She is survived by daughter; Darla (Dennis) Pohodich of Elizabeth, sisters; Ann Stanko of White Oak, Betty Smoot of White Oak, Helen McBurney of N. Huntingdon, Mary Reisner of White Oak, grandchildren; Gilbert, Dennis J, Michael Pohodich, and great-grandchildren; Christian and Brenden Pohodich. She was preceded in death by her daughter Rosemary Franks.
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 June 28th from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday June 29th at St. Michaels Church at 10 am. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
Read More
June 26, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Eleanor M. Chobirko, age 80 of North Huntingdon passed away June 26, 2016 at Hempfield Manor.She was born December 10, 1935 in Braddock, Pa., a daughter of the late John and Eleanor Busata Ekl. Eleanor was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, beading, knitting, crocheting and was an avid flower gardener. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond in 2009, one brother, Thomas R. Ekl and her daughter- in- law Kathy Chobirko.
Read More
June 26, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert "Bob" Paul Boback, 87, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, June 24, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 26, 1928 in Clairton and was the son of the late Charles Henry and MaryAnn Kachmarik Boback He was a member, Deacon, Elder and newsletter editor of the Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Township and was also a member and 2nd vice-president of the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was also a member of the Norwin Art League and taught art classes at the McKeesport Senior Center.
Read More
June 26, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Ann (Curtis) Patterson, age 81, of North Versailles passed away Thursday June 23, 2016. She was born March 13, 1935 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Michael and Pauline (Britanik) Curtis. She was a long time member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport and graduated from St. Thomas High School in Braddock. She worked as a Data entry clerk at Merck-Medco in North Versailles for over 10 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Richard S. Patterson.
Read More
June 25, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Catherine "Nunny" (Gavlak), 83, of West Mifflin died peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2016 in U.P.M.C. East. Born June 2, 1933, in Houtzdel. She was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Slabon) Gavlak. She was a member of Resurrection R.C. Church, West Mifflin.
Read More
June 25, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Augusta Zeljak, affectionately known as Baba Gusta, 90, of McKeesport and formerly of Aliquippa died on Thursday June 23, 2016. She was born on July 4, 1925 in Noumea, New Caledonia and was the daughter of the late Auguste and Louise Arnaud Guichard. She was the wife of the late Alexander Zeljak. Augusta spent many hours volunteering in various capacities at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport and St. Elijah Serbian Orthodox Church in Aliquippa.
Read More