September 06, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Bonnie (Gephart) Swisher, age 77, of Forward Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at home. Born in McKeesport and raised in Elizabeth Twp., she was the daughter of the late James and Kathryn (Coleman) Gephart and was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Raymond Swisher. Bonnie enjoyed going to different casinos, visiting the beach and taking bus trips. Her strength, resilience, and deep and quiet love will always be remembered by her family. She is survived by a son, Brad (Lisa) Swisher of Derry; daughter, Kelly (William) Clausi of Rostraver Twp.; grandchildren, Lauren (Vince) DiSante, Seth and Laynie Swisher; sister, Holly (Nick) Luptak of Elizabeth Twp.; brother, James (Jane) Gephart of Elizabeth; companion, William Rodabaugh of Forward Twp.; also, numerous nieces and nephews. Her family would also like to extend a sincere and warm thank you to the hospice nursing team.
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September 05, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Victor M. Zilinskas, age 89, of North Huntingdon, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at his home. Born in Homestead on March 23, 1933, he was the son of the late Victor and Anne (DeVilla) Zilinskas Sr. He was a retired pattern maker at Fisher Body and a member of the Pattern Makers Union. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon, Pido’s Friday Night Bowling League, Pinheads Bowling League and the First Catholic Slovak Union. He was an avid golfer, loved to fix things, do puzzles and work on cars and other racing cars and loved to attend his grandchildren’s sports and school activities. Victor is the beloved husband of Mary Ann (Novotny) Zilinskas for 65 years; father and hero to Victor John (Rosalinda) Zilinskas of Palo Alto, CA, Susan Zilinskas of North Huntingdon and Melissa Ann (Mark Allen) Prutz of North Huntingdon; grandfather of Victor Q., Owen Marek, Braydon Nicholas and Mila Ann; brother of Mark (late Janice) Zilinskas of Monroeville and late John (late Jean) Zilinskas. Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 2-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon, followed by the presentation of Military Honors.
September 04, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Joan M. (Kraves) Nagy, 84, of North Versailles, died Sunday August 28, 2022. She was born February 15, 1938 in North Braddock, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Hadbabny) Kraves and was also preceded in death by her husband Arthur F. Nagy.
She was a retired food service employee for East Allegheny School District and a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport. She enjoyed bingo, jigsaw puzzles, playing Sudoku, and liked to read. She enjoyed the many friendships she made while living at Point Pleasant.
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September 04, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Joseph A. Vislay Jr., 71, of East McKeesport, died Saturday August 27, 2022. He was born October 30, 1950 in Homestead and raised in West Mifflin, the son of the late Joseph A. and Florence (Remas) Vislay. He was a proud Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving 6 years of active duty and 2 years reserve duty. He was a member of Praise Assembly of God Church, North Versailles, where he was an active prayer warrior. He was also a very active support person and mentor. He was a loving father, husband and grandfather and was so proud of and adored his family. He loved to read and study history and enjoyed the History and Smithsonian Channels. Joe retired from Three Rivers Pharmaceuticals, Cranberry Township and then worked for Avenna Healthcare.
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September 04, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Tyrone Vincent Coward, 60, of McKeesport, PA born, March 14, 1962, suddenly departed this life on August 29, 2022.
Tyrone is the son of Joyce Gwendolyn Thompson and Louis Coward, Jr. He was preceded in death by his loving brothers Kenneth Coward, Joseph (JoJo) Hill, Jr., Michael Coward, and his beloved grandparents Lucille (Nana) and Woodrow Cozart, Luealla & Louis Coward.
Tyrone was a graduate of Duquesne High School. He worked hard continually since graduation. He was currently employed for many years at Bettis Atomic Power Lab in West Mifflin.
Tyrone loved the Lord and attended Calvary United Methodist Church in McKeesport, PA.
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September 04, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mary M. (Conner) Zarichansky, 91, of Hartsville, TN, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday August 27, 2022. She was born January 24, 1931 in North Braddock a daughter of the late Floyd E. and Margaret (O’Brien) Conner.
She was a retired customer service representative for Equitable Gas Co. and a member of St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church, North Huntingdon.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years Nicholas Zarichansky; her children Kimberly Owsiany of Hampton and Matthew P. Zarichansky and his wife Cindy of Hartsville, TN; her grandchildren Katie Owsiany and Laura Owsiany and Nicholas (Lindsey), Lydia (Eli), Phillip, Miriam, Owen, and Bethany Zarichansky; siblings Carol Garretson of Austin, TX, Barbara Conner of TN, and Michael (Donna) Conner of Irwin; also nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son Patrick Michael Zarichansky and siblings William Conner and Joyce Beatty.
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September 04, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dorothy Jean (Householder) Huston, age 95, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired seamstress for Johnny's Best Cleaners in Clairton and a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church where she was a deacon, Sunday school teacher and member of the choir. Dorothy loved to garden and she was a devout follower of Jesus. Born January 13, 1927 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Strausser) Householder and wife of the late William "Bill" Huston. She is survived by a daughter, Jean (Kenneth) Marsh of Elizabeth; son, Kenneth (the late Debi) Huston of McKeesport; grandchildren, Melanie (Jacob) Allan, Leah Huston, Scott Huston, Kenneth Marsh, Jr., Erik Dorundo, Julie (Matt Pyle) Marsh, and Greg and Jason Fleming; great-grandchildren, Kyleigh and Andrew Huston, Malcolm and Spencer Allan, Nolan and Dylan Pyle; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, William Huston and siblings, Anna, John, Charles and Edward Householder and Grace Cunningham. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 10 AM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
September 04, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Shane Andrew Wardropper, age 18, of Coraopolis, PA, died on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh on January 25, 2004 and is the son of Eric (Molly Allman) Wardropper of Coraopolis and Sharon “Sherri” Swedlund of West Fork, Arkansas.
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September 04, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald "Ron" Hornyak, 79, of Pittsburgh passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was born March 5, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Virginia Jean (Billelter) Hornyak. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Clarke) Hornyak, who passed away February 11, 2015. Ron graduated from McKeesport High School and worked for Union Carbide as an Acetylene Generator Operator. where he retired from in 2005. He was an avid sports fan and athlete. Through the years, Ron coached multiple little league baseball teams, he was a part of multiple bowling and golfing leagues, he loved fishing, playing billiards and cards, and was a huge fan of all Pittsburgh Sports.
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September 03, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
David R. “Red” Bowers, age 68, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. Son of the late William and Clara (Rossner) Bowers, he was born in McKeesport, on May 9, 1954. He was a retired carpenter from Boyer & Pentek in McKeesport, was a graduate of West Mifflin North High School Class of 1972 and was looking forward to his 50 year reunion. His hobby was woodworking. He is the husband of Janice (Jenkins) Bowers of Munhall; father of Sara Bowers and Kahla (“Bo”) Hodgkiss of Canonsburg; brother of Louise (late Rick) Broman of West Mifflin, Claire (Tom) Bellas of Elizabeth, Judy (George) Verlich of Ohio, Laura Chuha of West Mifflin, Carole (late Tom) School of West Mifflin, Lola (Tom) Richards of Jefferson Hills and the late Bill Bowers. There will be a celebration of David’s life on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at the Village Idiot, 1840 Homeville Rd., West Mifflin, PA 15122. All are welcome to join. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
September 03, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Norma R. Frattaroli, age 81, of White Oak, died September 1, 2022, at home. Born August 2, 1941, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Robert Frattaroli and Michael and Velma (Green) Stefanko.
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September 03, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Jeffrey S. Cadman, 62, of Glassport died Sept. 2, 2022. He is the son of Wayne (Elaine) Cadman and the late Edith (Carroll) Cadman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Beth (Gaydos) Cadman; daughters Annelise Cadman and Kenzie (Robert) Stinner; adopted daughter Emmalee Bodnar; sister Sharon (Noel) Slater; brother Stephen Cadman; mother-in-law Elizabeth Gaydos; sister-in-laws Susan Bender and Andrea Foster; dogs Molly and Cuddles and granddogs Luna, Rue, Ellie, Spencer and Miley; also nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his infant granddaughter Oaklee Jean Stinner and brother Wayne Charles Cadman. Jeff was an avid fisherman; loved playing the guitar and video games and his beach vacations and Bahama vacations with his family. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Tues. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 and on Wed. from 9 to 11, at which time a funeral service will be held.
September 03, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Michael Edward Sendek, of White Oak, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at The Grove at Irwin on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 70. Born on November 20, 1951, he is predeceased by Linda, his beloved wife of 42 years and his parents Helen and Edward Sendek of Windber, Pennsylvania and one brother.
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September 02, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Elvira E. Vickovic, age 99, of Dravosburg, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport. Daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Kasunic, she was born in Lysing #3 in Connellsville, PA, on October 20, 1922. She was a custodian at Duquesne High School and a cook at the Croatian Club in Duquesne. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church. She liked to hook rugs, sew, crochet and had traveled around the world. Elvira was the wife of the late Adam Joseph “Specks” Vickovic; mother of Edward J. Vickovic of Dravosburg, Joanne Vickovic of Duquesne, Judith Ann (Allan) Nagel of The Villages, FL, Marie (late James) Ford of West Mifflin, Thomas Vickovic of McKeesport and late Anthony Vickovic; 8 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of the Kasunic family. There will be no visitation and burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
September 02, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Patricia A. “Pat” (Whited) Hunt, age 67, of Dravosburg, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. Born in Pittsburgh on January 27, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Stan and Betty (Harper) Whited. She was the assistant manager at the Dollar General in West Mifflin. She was a Born Again Christian, she loved her grandchildren and trips to the casino with her late husband, Don, and her sister-in-law, Judy. Pat was the wife of the late Don Luczak; mother of Georgy (Christy) Hunt Jr. of Baldwin, Tony (Rachel) Hunt of Plum Boro, Tracy (Gary Beayrd) Hunt of Glassport, Bobby (Katy) Hunt of Scottdale, PA and her other son, Big Mike; grandmother of Sarah Ashley, Zachariah, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Raymond, Ruben, Angel, Caiden & Landon Hunt; sister of Stan (Vicki) Whited of Canonsburg and the late Donna (husband Harry survives) Sye. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, from 10 a.m.-Noon and 5-7 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, with Pastor Brady Herren, officiating. Interment will follow at St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin, next to her husband.
