Rena (Urban) Bryan

December 15, 2020 |

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

Rena (Urban) Bryan, 77, of Wilmerding, passed away Wednesday December 9, 2020. She was a daughter of the late John J. and Antoinette “Ann” (Padula) Urban; mother of the late Tom Tebroski and sister of the late Gilda Urban.

She was a longtime cook at Nigro’s Restaurant and then, along with her family, opened Rene’s Restaurant in East McKeesport in 1987. After retiring from the restaurant she enjoyed working at Sam’s Club in Monroeville. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Colman Church, and was a huge Steeler fan.

Richard M. Shields

December 07, 2020 |

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

Richard M. Shields, 57, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday December 5, 2020 at home. He was born January 20, 1963 in Greensburg. He is survived by his mother Carolyn (Bickerstaff) Stofko; his brothers and sister in law William Jeffrey Shields and Thomas H. Shields and his wife Veronica, also aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister Terri L. Shields and his step father Ralph Stofko.

Helen Przybyla

December 05, 2020 |

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

Helen Przybyla, 101, of Wilmerding, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin Przybyla; loving mother of Fr. Philip Przybyla and Edwin Przybyla (Connie); grandmother of Vincent Przybyla (Robin); great grandmother of Emerson and Carter. Helen was a woman of faith and loved her family dearly. Our hearts are broken and she will be sorely missed.

Albert G. Moore Jr.

December 05, 2020 |

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

Albert G. Moore Jr., 91, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born July 3, 1929 in Wilmerding, a son of the late Albert G. Sr. and Hazel C. (Mellinger) Moore and was also preceded in death by his sisters Helen Davies and Margaret Short and a nephew Larry Davies.

He was a charter member of West Hempfield Presbyterian Church, a member of Shidle Lodge No. 601 F. & A.M., Irwin, for more than 50 years, and a proud Army veteran that served in the Korean Conflict. Albert began his career as a machinist apprentice at Westinghouse Air Brake Company, Wilmerding.

He owned and operated Moore and Shaver Machining, New Stanton, and prior to his retirement worked as a salesman for REM Electronic Supply Co. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed riding his bike on the Yough River Trail, and would volunteer with the YRBTC to maintain the trail. Albert was an amateur archaeologist.

Marie Clara (Winterhalter) Jakiela

December 02, 2020 |

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

Marie Clara (Winterhalter) Jakiela, age 83, of North Versailles passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born September 22, 1937 in Bellevue, the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Marie Winterhalter. She was a longtime member of Mary Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Robert Bellarmine) in East McKeesport. She worked for First Federal Bank in White Oak and National City in Pittsburgh before retiring.

She was a member of the North Versailles, East McKeesport, and Turtle Creek Senior Citizens groups.

Mary Jean (Olesky) Strawins

December 01, 2020 |

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

Mary Jean (Olesky) Strawins, 78, of East McKeesport, died Thursday November 26, 2020. She was born March 30, 1942 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Adele (Charley) Olesky and was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas L Strawins Jr. Mary Jean graduated from Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing and received a master’s degree from Penn State University. She was a retired Registered Nurse having worked as a private duty, medical practice, and hospital nurse. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St Robert Bellarmine Church and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.

Theresa “Teri” M. (Curry) Packosky

December 01, 2020 |

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

Theresa “Teri” M. (Curry) Packosky, 66, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born June 3, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ursula Ann (Keller) Curry and was also preceded in death by her husband Stephen “Chip” J. Packosky and her brother Thomas Curry. Teri enjoyed reading, visiting the beach in Florida, and was an animal lover. She is survived by her children Sarah Packosky of Erie, Laura Packosky of Latrobe, and Stephen Packosky of McKeesport; her sisters Kathleen (Don) Hackworth of Monroeville and Maureen Cameron of CA; sister in-law Karen Curry; mother in-law Margaret Ivkovich; and many nieces and nephews.

Gertrude L. “Trudy” (Ferree) Vandervort

November 26, 2020 |

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

Gertrude L. “Trudy” (Ferree) Vandervort, 70, of North Versailles, died Friday November 20, 2020. She was born February 23, 1950 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Lawrence and LaVerne (Harff) Ferree. In addition to her parents she is precededd in death by her longtime companion Harold D. "Hal" Dennison II.

She was a retired employee of JC Penney, Monroeville. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved music and loved to dance and sing.

Gary Bongartz

November 16, 2020 |

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

Gary Bongartz, 71, of Santa Monica, CA, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday November 3, 2020, at home. He was born June 7, 1949 in McKeesport, the son of Joseph and Sophie (Poohar) Bongartz. Gary received a master’s degree from Penn State University and retired from teaching in California public schools. He is survived by his sister Heidi Bongartz and several cousins. Viewing and services were private.

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Glucs) Benson

November 11, 2020 |

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

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Glucs) Benson, age 77, of North Versailles, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was born December 13, 1942 in Homestead, the daughter of the late John and Susan Glucs. She was a longtime member of Mary Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Robert Bellarmine) in East McKeesport. She worked as a clerk in retail for Gee Bee’s in the Eastland Mall, Hills in North Versailles, Giant Eagle in North Versailles and FoodLand in McKeesport. She enjoyed bowling and participated in a number of bowling leagues in the area. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son Jeffrey Benson.

Margaret (Kondrich) Ligush

November 06, 2020 |

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

Margaret (Kondrich) Ligush, 94, of Monroeville, formerly of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at Concordia of Monroeville. She was born October 22, 1926 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Alex Sr. and Helen (Timura) Kondrich.

She was a retired employee of Westinghouse Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, West Mifflin, working for 40 years as the main secretary for the head of the nuclear division until her retirement in September 1984. She and her late husband traveled together on numerous bus trips with the North Versailles Senior Citizens Center. She was an avid cross stitcher, lover of Sodoku and working on puzzles of all types.

She was a member of Hillcrest Presbyterian Church, Monroeville in her later years and was a member of Linway United Presbyterian Church, North Versailles in her early years, singing in the church choir with Andrew and her sister Elizabeth.

Kevin E. Buczek-Krivansky

November 03, 2020 |

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

Kevin E. Buczek-Krivansky, age 30, of North Versailles Twp. passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born September 19, 1990 in Pittsburgh, a son of Karrie Anne and Rodney Krivansky Sr. He work for the last 5 years in delivery for Pasquale's in Wilmerding and loved working on automobiles, especially his boat and Mustang. He always had a RedBull in his hand, and enjoyed his shoes and hats while always looking for the best deals.

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Flowers

October 30, 2020 |

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

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Flowers, 85, of Jeannette, died October 24, 2020. Betty passed away from several health issues enhanced by the COVID-19 virus. Betty was born November 28, 1934 in McKeesport, the second daughter of Joseph and Anne Kapis. Betty was the surviving spouse of William "Weed-eye" Flowers.

Simply known as Bill and Betty, they spent most of their early married life raising their four children in Duquesne, then moving to Latrobe. Later in life, Bill and Betty retired to Irwin and eventually settled in Jeannette. Betty took great joy in raising her children and helping to raise her grandchildren. She worked as a secretary for several organizations and took great pride in her secretarial skills.

Eleanor E. “Jane” Meyers

October 27, 2020 |

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

Eleanor E. “Jane” Meyers, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday October 25, 2020. She was born December 15, 1934 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Alden G. Meyers and Eleanor E. (Smith-Colclaser) Hall. She held a bachelor’s degree in social work and served for 25 years at the YMCA Youth Shelter for Delinquent and Dependent Children. She was a member and elder of Ardara Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

Antonio ‘Tony” DiTano

October 23, 2020 |

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

Antonio ‘Tony” DiTano, 79, of North Versailles, died Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born June 13, 1941 in Gamberale, Italy, the son of the late Ottavio and Maria (DiSalvo) DiTano. He is survived by his wife Josephine (DeLuca) DiTano, his sisters Olga, Silvana, and Miranda, also nieces and nephews.