August 25, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Daniel Arnold Geruschat, 53, of Butler, formerly of Lincoln Borough, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was born April 15, 1969 in McKeesport and was the son of Yvonne (Kosanovic) Geruschat of Lincoln Borough and the late Arnold A. Geruschat. Daniel was a Senior Coke Specialist at the Cleveland Cliffs Coke Refractory. He was also a member of Bricklayers Local 9. He was a graduate of South Allegheny High School Class of 1987. Dan was an "All Outdoorsman". He enjoyed hunting, motorcycle and bicycle riding, golf, kayaking and running marathons. He was a hard worker, fitness enthusiast, food enthusiast, chef, Penguins and Steelers lover and loved his life. He was a loving husband, great son, brother, uncle, step-dad, and great friend.
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August 25, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
On Thursday, August 25, 2022, David Aiken, loving husband of Grace Aiken, father of Sherry Colonna (Brian) and Staci Sypien (Scott) and grandfather of Carly and Lily Colonna, passed away peacefully at the age of seventy-eight. To say David was a fan of NASCAR isn’t enough, David never missed a race and was a proud member of the Earnhardt nation. Every weekend he found himself glued to the race coverage tracking qualifying, practice and watching all the weekends series of racing. One of David’s top experiences of his fandom was meeting Dale Earnhardt with his daughter Staci when he came to Pittsburgh for a fan meet and greet at a local car dealership. A story and experience that has been proudfully shared over the years. During a family trip to Florida in 1994, David got to experience the real deal, he climbed in to seat of an actual NASCAR racecar and took it for a few laps around the famed Daytona speedway. If David wasn’t watching Nascar he was most likely planning his families next trip to Myrtle Beach. David truly loved the time spent at the beach with his family. He enjoyed researching restaurants and reviews “On the boards” and loved spending hours soaking in the sun. In recent years David was unable to travel to Myrtle Beach but found great enjoyment checking in on Myrtle Beach via webcams year-round. David also enjoyed an occasional day of fishing, researching the families next chevy vehicle and watching the antics of Victor Newman together with Grace. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his sisters, Patti Berebaum, Diane Mihalko; nieces, Jennifer Laverick and Misty Ward; and nephew, Jim Laverick. Family and friends will be received 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
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August 25, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Boris "BoBo" Abrasheff, age 92 of Clairton, passed away at his daughter's home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Born March 3, 1930 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Kiril and Theodora (Mirchef) Abrasheff. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War and member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, BoBo was the decades-long owner/proprietor of the Clairton Bakery and an avid golfer. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadette (Chisick) Abrasheff, who passed away November 24, 2005, and his brother Kosta Abrasheff. BoBo is survived by his daughters Karen (Gil) Berry and Nanette (Barry) Shaffron, both of Jefferson Hills, his brother Carl "Cu" (Marlene) Abrasheff of Clairton, and also nieces and nephews.
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August 25, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John Sandor, age 81, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired teacher in the Gateway School District, where he was a former assistant baseball coach and video taped the high school football games. A member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., he was an avid Penn State fan and graduate and an avid sports fan of Elizabeth Forward High School. Born May 19, 1941 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John and Rose (Ferretti) Sandor. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Pat Sandor; daughters, Deann (Adam) Stefl of Elizabeth Twp. and Susan (Shawn) Hall of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Theresa, Molly and Adam Jr.; sister, Mary Phillips of Duquesne; also, nieces and nephews.
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August 25, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Hazel (Halle) Lentini, 79, formerly of Hendersonville, NC, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Pittsburgh after a long illness. The eldest of four daughters, she was born March 25, 1943, in McKeesport to Clifford Albert and Etta Mae (March) Halle. She was a member of the Grace Gospel Church in Hickory, NC, and employed as a display designer for Radio Station WHKP. Her great passions were family time, oil painting, music, and traveling. She created more than 100 paintings in her lifetime and was able to attend her final art show in July 2022, which was attended by her supportive family and cherished friends. All four sisters have remained close and traveled many miles to be together through the years. Hazel kept the entire family up to date with a newsletter, the Lentini Lens, and calendars filled with photos, many taken by her. She generously included everyone’s achievements and adventures.
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August 24, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Regina Emerick, age 60, of Palm Bay, FL, died on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on January 9, 1962 and is the daughter of the late Jack and Regina Kelley Hoak. She was employed as a project analyst at L3Harris Technologies. Regina liked adventuring to new places to visit National Parks and monuments. She loved the Laurel Highlands and belonged among the wildflowers. She spent a lot of her time tending to nature in her own backyard by planting and feeding songbirds and critters. Fall was her favorite season and she'd never miss a Pittsburgh Steelers game. She was a true nurturer by nature and will be sorely missed by every person or creature that knew her.
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August 24, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Theresa M. Heasly Yoest, loving wife, and mother of two daughters, passed away at age 70. She was born in McKeesport on August 10, 1952.
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August 24, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Cornelia "Bub" Nicora, 80, of Greenock, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was born December 1, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Peter G. and Mary (Gavrus) Nicora. Bub was retired from Kane Regional Center in McKeesport.
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August 23, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Helen M. Thomas, age 92, of McKeesport, died on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born in Wilson, PA on May 12, 1930 and is the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Dzurbala Sabo and the wife of the late Leonard M. Thomas, Sr., who died on May 13, 1990. After raising her children, she was employed as a waitress at various country clubs and also was a ticket saleswoman for Kennywood.
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August 23, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Michael Kemple, age 94, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Paramount Senior Living at South Hills. An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of VFW Kastan Uveges Post 7632 in Blaine Hill, American Legion Alonzo Weigel Post 553 in Elizabeth, Clairton VFW Post 803, White Oak American Legion, Monongahela American Legion Post 502, Mon Valley Chapter of the American Merchant Marines, the Pittsburgh Circle Track Club, and the Herminie Senior Center. Born September 4, 1927 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Michael Kemple Sr. and Sophie (Sevick) Kemple and husband of the late Myrna L. (McCarty) Kemple. He is survived by daughters, Carol Kemple of Upper St. Clair, Marlene Patterson of Fredericksburg, VA, and Deborah (Donald) Victor of Elizabeth Twp.; stepdaughters, Mary Lou (Carmen) Bossio of South Park and Penny Hillman of Monongahela; stepsons, James (Margaret) Larkin of Elizabeth and Jay (Diane) McCarty of Monongahela; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Kemple of Myrtle Beach, SC; significant friend, Carol Spina; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret (Lewis) Kemple; stepdaughter, Cindy Niggle; stepson, Gene Larkin; and sisters, Anne Bavin, Barbara Hart and Margaret Thayer. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
August 23, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marilyn Jean Lukowski, 86, of Greenock, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born September 22, 1935 in Greenock and was the daughter of the late Edward Howard and Margaret (Heholt) Mains. She was the wife of the late Leonard Joseph Lukowski who passed away June 7, 2018. "Jean" was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greenock and was a Lunch Aid at Mount Vernon Elementary School.
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August 23, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Peter Evanovich, age 92, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at home. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he retired from Continental Can in West Mifflin. He was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, an independent farmer who loved barbecuing lamb, and a member of Glassport American Legion Post 443. Born October 14, 1929 in Glassport, he was a son of the late Miles and Milka Evanovich. He is survived by his companion, Carolyn Kopnitsky; stepson, Joseph (Cynthia) Kopnitsky of Trafford; and sister, Marian Zajdel of McKeesport. A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 12 Noon in Round Hill Cemetery in Elizabeth Twp. with the Very Rev. Stevan Rocknage officiating. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
August 23, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Betty Jean Marconi, age 69, of North Huntingdon, died at home on August 20, 2022. Born March 2, 1953, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Howard J. and Betty (Hemminger) Somerville and wife of August Marconi for 31 years. Betty Jean worked as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and retired as a Community Outreach Director with UPMC. She was an active member of Irwin First Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed sewing and arts and crafts. Many of her creations could be found within her home. Betty Jean cared for her family and friends and was well-loved by everyone who knew her.
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August 22, 2022 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Cynthia A. "Cindy" (Breznay) Salopek, 62, of West Mifflin died unexpectantly at home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Cindy was born February 28, 1960 in McKeesport. She was the daughter of Jane Bitkowski Breznay and the late Francis "Braz" Breznay. Cindy was employed as a Safety Manager for First Transit, Inc. She was the beloved wife of the late Duey Salopek. In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her loving children, Neil Salopek and Nicole (Brandon Nathan) Salopek; five grandchildren, Lia Salopek, Adilee Salopek, Jace Nathan, Dash Nathan, and Cam Nathan. In addition to her father and husband, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Breznay. A loving, caring soul, Cindy had a heart of gold and will be missed by all who loved her.
Family and friends will be received in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne, on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 1 o'clock until a Blessing service at 6 P.M. A repast to celebrate Cindy's life will follow the services at the American Croation Club, 1111 Grant Avenue, Duquesne.
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August 22, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Pauline Ann Monko, age 75 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 in Southwestern Nursing Center, West Mifflin. Born March 15, 1947 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Pauline (Logo) Kendall. She retired as a pharmacy tech for Walmart in West Mifflin and also worked for Thrift Drug in Clairton and Century 3 Dodge. Pauline was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish – St. Clare of Assisi Church, Clairton. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Frank T. Monko; her sons Mark P. and Andrew S. Monko, both of Clairton; her sister Georgia Graw of Butler; her brothers Ron Lomis of Mercer and Stefan Hrabosky of Lamy, NM; and also nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother John Belcastro.
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