Robert J. Paul
August 03, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jean (Ellis) Tucker
August 02, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Jean (Ellis) Tucker, 84, of North Versailles Twp. died July 31, 2022, with her loving husband at her side. Jean was the beloved wife of Frank “Bucky” Tucker for 35 years. She was the loving stepmother of Gary Tucker, Sharon Dunbar, and the late Ricky Tucker. She is also survived by her sister, Dotty Thomas, many relatives and friends.
Per Jean’s wishes, all services are private. A celebration of Jean’s life with be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Alfieri Funeral Home, Wilmerding. Please visit www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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Mary "Bam" R. (Gwinner) Aniszewski
August 02, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mary “Bam” R. (Gwinner) Aniszewski, age 56, of North Versailles, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was born August 10, 1965 in Braddock, a daughter of the late William and Johanna Gwinner. She last worked for A.J. Silberman Company in Braddock where she developed life long friendships, especially with her “sister”; Shelly (Tony) Mamaeff. She loved spending time with her grandkids and liked traveling, antiquing, bingo, and trips to the casino. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers William Alan Gwinner and Darryl Scott Gwinner; and sister Holly Russo.
Leah Ja'Nee Barber
August 02, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Leah Ja'Nee Barber, 50, died July 25, 2022. She was born on October 16, 1971, in McKeesport Hospital. She was the daughter of Robert C. Barber and the late Barbara Ann Barber. Leah was the youngest of 5 siblings.
Leah accepted the Lord as her Personal Savior during her preteen years at Morning Star Baptist Church, West Mifflin. Leah faithfully attended Sunday school and singing in the Sunbeam Choir. As her health permitted, she developed a closer walk with God and became an avid bible study partner with her Aunt Sue Brown. Every week she watched MSBC online -services, Leah always told her nurses how much she enjoyed Sunday Worship, her sister is a good preacher, and how proud she was of her nieces who could mime. Even as her health was failing, she always looked forward to Aunt Lisa for a word of encouragement and motivation through the Word of God. And for that, her family thank you for keeping her mind stayed on Jesus.
During her younger years, Leah enjoyed double-double dutch jump rope, riding her bike, and modeling at various Back 2 School fashion shows. What many may not know is that Leah also enjoyed the arts. She loved to free-hand draw which included fashion designing. She was also an avid lover of Gospel music and Oldies but Goodies where she often posted songs to others from different decades on her Facebook page.
Michael S. Kriebel
August 02, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Michael S. Kriebel, 61, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Belair Health and Rehabilitation in Lower Burrell, PA.
William Joseph Paterra
August 02, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William Joseph Paterra, age 62, of McKeesport, died on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on September 3, 1959 and is the son of the late Louis S. and Helen Hreha Paterra. He was formerly employed at McKeesport Hospital, was the Director of Housekeeping at Point Park University, and retired as the Operations Director at Monroeville Mall. He was a medic for McKeesport EMS, where he started as a junior and continued for about 10 years. He was a football coach for many years where he coached local youth football and was actively involved with youth sports programs. He was a coach for McKeesport Little Tigers prior to coaching at McKeesport High School and East Allegheny High School. He was well known throughout the community and loved coaching and influencing the lives of the youth. Bill was also a very avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Besides sports, he loved vacationing and taking his dog, Holly, for walks to play ball, and spending time with his grandson, Harper.
Lauren A. Borrelli
August 02, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Late Monday August 1st our loving daughter, sister and friend Lauren Borrelli passed peacefully at the age of 34. Born March 29, 1988 she was the daughter of Mi Sun and the late Christopher Borrelli. She was a graduate of both Penn State (B.Sc. Psychology) and Pitt (Master of Business Administration). Lauren worked in Pharmaceutical Contract Negotiations at Amgen, first in Los Angeles and then remotely from her home in Pittsburgh. Her memory lives on through her mother, her sister Sarah Borrelli (Ryan Surace), nephew Nico Surace and niece Luna Surace, as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins, and innumerable friends. Lauren was fanatical about Formula 1 racing and made it to nearly every race watch party at Coop Deville even with the ridiculously early race times of the series. She was involved with many gyms, too many to count. Lauren cared deeply for others and frequently made care packages and home-made chapstick to give to the homeless near her North Side apartment. She was passionate about hiking, climbing and walking. Frequently, she would take several multi-hour “short walks” to get donuts from this “new place you have to try.” Games! She loved games. Even when she had never played a game or barely listened to the rules, she would immediately determine the optimum strategy and exploits to win. She would always get there before anyone else. Friends and loved ones are invited to come share in celebrating her life and experiences at Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Glassport, PA on Friday August 5th from 2-4p and 6-8p.
Lavino W. Dandrea
August 02, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lavino "Beans" Dandrea, age 89 of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 in Mountainview Skilled Nursing Home, Greensburg. Born September 8, 1932 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Biagio and Angelina (Spaccasassi) Dandrea. A former vice president of Tico Electric in McKeesport and Korean War Veteran of the US Army, Lavino was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick's Church of McKeesport. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the late Maryann (Kolic) Dandrea, who passed away January 18, 2018, and his son William Dandrea. Lavino is survived by his sons Mark (Jane) Dandrea of Monroeville and Vincent (Denise) Dandrea of Irwin; his six grandchildren: Ryan (Taylor) Dandrea, Michael (Anna) Dandrea, Victoria (Benjamin Bugaile) Dandrea, Mark James (Mary) Dandrea, Vincent M. Dandrea, Jr., and Dakota Mary Dandrea; and also nieces and nephews.
Arlene Altman
August 02, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Tyler James Cubakovic
August 01, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Tyler James Cubakovic, 29, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born January 4, 1993 in Pittsburgh and was the son of David P. and Linda Marie (Weslowski) Cubakovic of North Huntingdon. Tyler was a member of Bridge City Church in White Oak and was a Drummer in the church band there. He was a 2011 graduate of Norwin Senior High School and was also a 2015 graduate of Geneva College. He worked for Tucker Auto-Mation in North Huntingdon and had previously worked for Premier Automation.
Billie Jean Kochan
August 01, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John Michael Firda
August 01, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
John Michael Firda, born in McKeesport on July 24th, 1929, passed away on July 30th, 2022, surrounded by his family at the age of 93. John met his wife, the beautiful Agnes Bernadette (Behun) Firda at the moment of his departure to begin their journey to heaven together. John’s parents Marie (John) Jamnicky and John Firda, along with his siblings Dorothy, Bobbie, and Irene proceeded him in death and have been waiting for his arrival. John is survived by his two sons Gregory and Jeffrey (Tammy) Firda, his three grandchildren, Johnathan, Avonlea (Blaine), and Lexi Firda (Scooby & Sage) and his brother Bernie (Christine) Jamnicky along with many loving nieces and nephews and his beloved dog and best friend Chuckie.
Donald L. Brannon
August 01, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald L. Brannon, age 85, of Lincoln Boro, formerly of McKeesport, died July 30, 2022, at Southwestern nursing home. Born February 5, 1937, in Pittsburgh, he is the son of the; late Harry and Catherine (Robertson) Brannon and the husband of the living Janet (Thompson) Brannon.
Donald served in the United States Navy during peacetime . He retired from the McKeesport Connecting Railroad, where he started as a brakeman and finished as an engineer. Donald was a member of the Park Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family, doing yard work, tinkering on cars, and building things with his hands. In addition to his wife, survivors include children; Don Brannon of Lincoln Boro, Tammy (the late Russell) Forsythe of Lincoln Boro, Pamela Delsignore of Greenock, and Janet (Richard) Gabonay of West Newton, grandchildren; David, Matthew, Leah, Joshua, Rachel, Daniel, Rebecca, Ashley, Andrea, Zachary, and Megan; 22 great-grandchildren, also many nieces and nephews.
Martin C. Pancurak
August 01, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Martin C. Pancurak, age 94, of Port Vue, died July 29, 2022, at the Grove at Irwin. Born November 17, 1927, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John & Mary (Suhy) Pancurak and the husband of the late Ruth (Provasnik) Pancurak.
Martin was a veteran of the United States Navy and the Marine Corps serving during WWII. He retired from U.S. Steel Irvin Works, where he was a welder; he was also a longtime member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, attending Saint Eugene Church in Liberty Boro. Martin and his wife took great pride in caring for their home. His greatest joy was spending time with his granddaughter.
Beverly K. Beirne
August 01, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Beverly K. Beirne, age 85 of Virginia Beach, and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Born May 2, 1937 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Marion (Lang) Beirne. Beverly was an avid traveler and traveled to many countries. She worked as a clerk for the A&P Grocery Store and was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, VA. She was active in the Sandbridge Community and a former member of Sandbridge rescue squad. She is survived by her nephews, niece, several cousins, many friends and her dog Lucy. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by her brother Jack (Marge) Beirne.
