August 22, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Barbara A. Hoak, 80, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at home. She was born February 4, 1942 in Dravosburg and was the daughter of the late Hilary L. Baker, Sr. and Helen (Wisser) Baker. Barbara was a member of The Bryn Mawr Church of Christ and was the top of her class in nursing school. She had previously worked as a secretary for several doctors offices and in advertising for Wonder Sales. Barbara was the best wife and mother and a doting grandmother. She had a passion for theatre and was a tremendous cook and baker, she was known for her fudge, applesauce fruit cake, pumpkin pies, orange cookies and potato soup, to name a few of her family's favorites. She enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and traveling. She had crossed country to San Diego on a train, visited Niagara Falls and loved going on rides to see fall foliage at Ohiopyle, Bedford and Ligonier. A special passion for Barbara was also rescuing elephants through the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. She will be greatly missed.
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August 22, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mildred P. Matta, age 94 and a lifelong resident of Port Vue, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in John J. Kane Regional Center - McKeesport. Born September 28, 1927 in McKeesport, she was daughter of the late John and Anna (Pavlecic) Kolic. A former employee of both G.C. Murphy's and Apter Bros., Mildred was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - Corpus Christi Church in McKeesport and its former Christian Mothers, the CFU Lodge #3, Jednota Lodge #267, and the Mon Yough Friendship Club. In her spare time, she was an excellent baker but, more importantly, an excellent wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Besides her parents, Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Michael V. Matta, Sr., who passed away May 14, 2006, her sisters Caroline Medved and Ann Luketic, and her brothers John and George Kolic. She is survived by her sons David M. (Pamela) Matta of Little Boston and Michael V. Matta, Jr. of Greenock; her grandchildren Rachel (Sam) Matta Grissom and Benjamin (Justina) and Aaron Matta; her great-grandchildren Norah Grissom and Sophia Matta (with another arriving shortly, "to-be-named"); and also nieces and nephews.
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August 22, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Francis A. Geletko, age 72 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born September 10, 1949 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Alice (Piatek) Geletko. A member of the former St. joseph's Parish in Clairton, Francis graduated from Clairton High School, Class of 1967, received a football scholarship to the University of Wyoming, and received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the California University of PA. He began his professional career at US Steel Clairton Works, then worked for many years for the City of Clairton as city clerk, public works director, and finance director. With the city, Francis proudly instituted Clairton's recycling program. He retired as director of finance for the Clairton Municipal Authority and also was the founder and owner/proprietor, along with his wife, of Geletko Tax Service, which they operated for 38 years. He also served on the Clairton School Board. In his spare time, Francis was a member of the Sons of Columbus, Santa Maria Council #3, an avid golfer, and a big Pittsburgh sports fan. Francis is survived by his wife of over 49 years Jill (Hoge) Geletko; his son Robert (Colleen) Geletko of Brookline and their children Vivian, Harrison, and Scarlett; his daughter Susannah K. (Mike) Sowko of Rostraver Twp. and their children Rory and Gavin Francis; his sisters Monica LaFrankie and Marie Shelton; and also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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August 22, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
John F. "Fangs" Farally, Sr., age 56, of Pitcairn, died August 18, 2022, at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born January 7, 1966, in Braddock, he was the son of the late Henry A. Farally Sr. and Dorothy Jean (Moore) Farally.
Fangs was raised in Rankin, Hawkins Village, and attended Howard St. High School. He worked for the Union Railroad and then Flagger Force. Emergency services were a family tradition and ran deep within Fang's blood. He was a Volunteer Fireman with Citizen's Hose Co. #1 of Glassport - Station 161 and lived for it. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially sitting around a campfire, sharing stories with his family. John was a loving and compassionate man who was always willing to help anyone in need.
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August 22, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Arthur R. Cipriani Sr., 89, of Glassport passed on to eternal life on Saturday August 20, 2022. He is the son of the late Ferdinando and Winifred (Ashton) Cipriani. He is survived by his children Arthur (Ann) Cipriani Jr., Michael (Sandra) Cipriani, Elise (Kevin) Wright, David (Suzanne) Cipriani, and Cherise (Cory) Brawner; grandchildren Jason, Emily (Brian Marchetti), Bianca, Kevin, Catherine, Thomas, Sophia and Scarlett; great-grandchildren Elijah, Emmett and Connor; siblings Fred Cipriani and Dolores "Dottie Jo" Nagle; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by beloved wife Mary (Nolfi) Cipriani; grandson Michael Arthur Cipriani; and siblings Elizabeth Carapella, Frank Cipriani, Joseph Cipriani, Leroy Cipriani, and Thomas Cipriani. Art Sr. was a lifetime member of the American Legion, a Korean War Veteran, past president of the Glassport Athletic Association. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf and was very proud of the decades he played in the South Park Senior Golf League and also the many years he was involved in the Glassport Youth League sports and scouting. Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday 10am at Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport. Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. In lieu of or in addition to flowers, the family asks your consideration to send donations to:
Meals On Wheels of McKeesport, 1406 Cornell St, McKeesport, PA 15132 (412) 672-1998
August 21, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Craig Baird Smith, 81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born June 30, 1941 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late Homer and Virginia (Derr) Smith. Craig served in the Air Force and was a retired Loan Officer for North Side Deposit Bank, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Laraine Marie (Ercole) Smith; son, Timothy L. (Darlene) Smith of White Oak; daughter, Sharon S. (Mark) Johnson of Upper St. Clair; brother, Marshall "Marty" L. (Lois) Smith of McKeesport; grandchildren, Kayla M. Smith of Pittsburgh, Jordan L. Yuhas of Elizabeth, Isaac C. Smith of Pleasant Hills, Meghan L. Johnson of Oakland, and Hannah J. Smith of White Oak; sister-in-law, Mary Smith of Steubenville, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, H. Wayne Smith.
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August 21, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William F. Caudill, age 76 of Liberty Borough, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Born October 20, 1945 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William P. and Belva F. (Kauffman) Caudill. A retired technician for Bettis National Atomic Lab in West Mifflin, William was a dog and horse lover and farrier; an accomplished square dancer; and a car enthusiast and hobbyist, especially 50s hot rods and 60s muscle cars. He is survived by his sons Jason Caudill of Liberty Borough and Bryan (Kristen) Caudill of North Huntingdon; his grandson Camden Caudill; his siblings Braxton (Lazann) Caudill of Sioux Falls, SD and Christine (Earl) Peters of Hereford; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, William was preceded in death by his brother Barton H. "Harvey" Caudill.
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August 21, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Scott Wayne Bernard, age 55 of McKeesport, passed away at home on Friday, August 19, 2022. Born December 6, 1966 in McKeesport, he was a son of Karen R. (Lockard) Bernard of McKeesport and the late L. Wayne Bernard, who passed away May 19, 1992. A brick mason by trade, Scott loved deer hunting, camping, riding quads and motorcycles, but most of all, spending time with his many, many friends. Besides his mother, he is survived by his sons Matthew (Amanda) and Sean; his grandchildren Blake and Mason; his sisters Brenda (Todd) Zabel of Omaha, NE and Kristin Hall of North Huntingdon; and his nieces and nephews Amelia and Melissa Zabel, Marcello Vellano, and Sydney Hall.
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August 20, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Janice Katherine Hurley, age 63 of White Oak, died Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on May 22, 1959 and is the daughter of the late William and Lavina “Kathy” Redinger. She was a medical billing associate for Highmark and for CVS. She was a former member of Wesley United Methodist Church and Girl Scout leader.
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August 20, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
James Wayne Piggford, Jr., died peacefully at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth on Thursday, August 18th. He passed away while holding the hand of Helen Kuzma Piggford, his beloved wife of 71 years, in the presence of his daughter Teresa Mae Buchina of Elizabeth Township, and after praying with his sons James Wayne Piggford III of Simpsonville, SC, and George Alan Piggford, C.S.C., of North Easton, MA. Wayne, as he was known to family and friends, was born in the Braum building in Elizabeth Borough on November 18th, 1929, to Minnie (Braum) and James Wayne Pigford, Sr. He grew up in Elizabeth and West Elizabeth, and he graduated from Elizabeth High School, where he played varsity football and baseball. He enlisted in the Navy and received orders to serve as an engineman assigned to the U.S.S. Gilmore in Key West, FL, and was later assigned to the Nautilus submarine program in New London, CT. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Petty Officer, Second Class. After he and Helen moved to their current home on Blaine Hill in 1960, he first worked at Continental Can in West Mifflin, PA, then devoted his career to the U.S. Post Office in Elizabeth, first as a mail clerk and later as a rural carrier in Elizabeth and Forward Townships. He happily retired in 1984. Wayne’s 92-year life was a strong thread woven through the lives of many in the Elizabeth area and at Sts. Joachim and Anne parish (formerly St. Michael’s parish). He was a bingo caller for many years, a firefighter and ambulance driver for Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co., an active member of the VFW and American Legion, an usher at St. Michael’s, a little league coach, a card player, and a seasoned traveler—although only by car—to South Carolina, Florida, and anywhere else his children were residing. Wayne was passionately devoted to Helen, his wife. He deeply loved his children Teresa, wife of Steven Buchina; Wayne III, husband of Laura; and George, a Roman Catholic priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross. He doted on his grandsons, who are both U.S. Marines: James Connor, husband of TJ, and Alexander Ryan. Wayne is survived by his sisters Ruth Ann Chomas of Elizabeth Township and Helen Louise Wivagg of Forward Township. His brother Charles passed away in 1990. He loved his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and other relatives, and he enjoyed sharing jokes, stories, poems, and prayers with family, friends, neighbors, and random strangers. In addition to family, the Eucharist was the center of his life, and he quietly prayed for the “unborn, the born, the dying, and the dead” every day of his life. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, August 22, 2002 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Mass of Christian burial will take place on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 10 AM in St. Michael’s Church with his son, Rev. George Piggford officiating. Burial to follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. The family recommends donations in the name of James Wayne Piggford, Jr., to Boys Town (https://www.boystown.org/Pages/how-you-help.aspx) and Disabled American Veterans (https://www.ihelpveterans.org). Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
August 20, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dorothy Ann Ingram, age 87, of White Oak died on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on July 18, 1935 and is the daughter of the late Louis and May Reed Kubant and the wife of the late Robert John Ingram, who died on December 6, 2020. She was employed as a secretary at Westinghouse Airbrake before raising her four children. She later was employed as a tax collector for the White Oak Borough for over 30 years. Dorothy was a longtime member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak, where she loved to volunteer. She would assist at the parish festival and various other events and was a member of the Christian Mothers group.
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August 20, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Gerald N. Sombo, "Jerry", 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at UPMC East, Monroeville. He was born March 7, 1932 in Braddock, son of the late John and Margaret (Servocky) Sombo. Jerry was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Coast Guard and retired from Westinghouse Corp. He was a life member of North Huntingdon Twp. Rescue 8, member of North Huntingdon Twp. Firemen's Association and former member of Hartford Heights VFD.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert J. Sombo. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne (Reed) Sombo; daughter, Lori Ann Suranski, and her husband, Richard, son, William H. Sombo, and his wife, Nancy, daughter, Lisa Marie Robertson; grandchildren, David (Brandi) Suranski, Matthew (Denelle) Suranski, Stephanie (John) Hellmann, Caitlyn (Eric) Sombo, Nicole Bryan, Samuel Gates Jr., Megan (Brent) Evejen; great-grandchildren, Alexia, Gracelyn, Layla, Lillie, Paisley, Christopher, Elaina, JR, Anna and Alex.Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Interment to follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Huntingdon EMS. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
August 19, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Gilbert Lebowitz, 80, of White Oak, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born August 8, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Morris and Sarah (Klein) Lebowitz. Gilbert was a member of Gemilas Chesed Synagogue and was a retired Production Manager for Zell Brothers in York.
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August 19, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Audrey Ann Orr, age 88, of Greensburg, died August 12, 2022, at home. Born June 12, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Scott) Indyk and wife of the late Thomas Clark McKee and William Breckenridge Orr.
Audrey worked as a dietitian with Mercy Hospital for over 30 years. She was a member of the Fox Chapel Golf Club and the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. She loved art and enjoyed traveling to Florida with her late husband, Bill.
Audrey is survived by a daughter, Renee (Scott) Logan; grandchildren, Dane Travis (Callen) Logan and Chase Alan Logan.
She was also preceded in death by siblings, Leo Indyk, Jr., Robert "Tinny" Indyk, and Rosemarie Indyk.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor
August 18, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert J. "Tumba" Sherman, 85, of Elizabeth Township, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was born February 19, 1937 in Glassport, and was the son of the late Felix "Duke" and Mary (Jankowski) Sherman. He was preceded in death by siblings Ernest Sherman, Dolores (Sherman) Parenti, Raymond Sherman, and Patricia Sherman.
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