Darlene Baldridge Decker
May 23, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Ruth Elaine Conley Drobac
May 23, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Ruth Elaine Conley Drobac, 97 a lifelong resident of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at The Palms at O’Neil. She was born in McKeesport on December 24, 1925 to the late William and Mabel Shaw Conley. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Dushan Drobac, as well as companion Pete Ostovich. Ruth worked for the McKeesport Connecting Railroad, and then she later worked as a secretary for Auberle Home for Boys. She was known to be avid with organization and keeping notes in order, which made her an excellent secretary. Ruth was also a member of the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 25th from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon at I.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th Street, Dravosburg, PA 15034. As service will follow at the funeral home at Noon. A Private interment will later occur at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cemetery. The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to The Palms at O'Neil, as well as Commonwealth Hospice. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Pamela Jean (Hartos) Bracco
May 23, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Pamela Jean (Hartos) Bracco, age 65 of McKeesport, passed away surrounded by family at her side on Monday, May 23, 2023 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born October 27, 1957 in North Huntingdon, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Geraldine (Shigo) Hartos. A member of Christ United Methodist Church in Coulter and a former cake decorator at Shop-N-Save in McKeesport, Pamela enjoyed crafting, baking, and (most of all) spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children Heather Csokuly of McKeesport, Vincent (Karen) Bracco of Liberty Borough, and William (Lindsay) Bracco of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Eric Moody, Arianna Bracco, Justin Csokuly, and Breanna and Victoria Bracco; her siblings Donna Matovich, Kathy Lehneke, Laura Zak, Shelley Craven, and Donald Hartos, Jr.; and also nieces and nephews.
Edward Robert “Bone” Petersen
May 22, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Sarah "Sally" Ann Gennaro
May 22, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kenneth Leroy “Cricket” Trainer
May 22, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Kenneth Leroy “Cricket” Trainer, 83 of Dravosburg, formerly of North Hills, passed away on Saturday, May 20th 2023 at his home. He was born in Clairton on August 8th 1940 to the late Chauncey and Edith Roche Trainer. Kenneth was the loving husband to the late Charlotte Abell and Donna Dicecco. He is survived by his son Donald L. Trainer of McKeesport, step-son John McGarrity of McKeesport, and step-daughter Carol Daugherty of McKeesport, and great granddaughter Hailey Trainer of McKeesport as well as many nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his brothers and his sister and his granddaughter Dawn Trainer. He was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance. Kenneth enjoyed dancing, playing pool, and gambling. Kenneth worked as a lab technician for PPG industries. Family and friends will be received on Thursday May 25th from 2 P.M. – 4 P.M. and 6 P.M. – 8 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday May 26th at 11 A.M. to be followed by interment at Roundhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Mary Ann (Ramsey) Martin
May 22, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Ann (Ramsey) Martin, age 76 of Liberty Borough and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born December 29, 1946 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Florence L. (Coughenour) Ramsey. A graduate of Clairton High School, Mary Ann was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church and worked at the former Marraccini's Supermarket, both in Clairton. She is survived by her children Christina Martin, with whom she resided, and Richard (Tracy) Lindsey of Clairton; her eight grandchildren Kelsea, Devin, and Brendan Parsons, Alexia and Aiva Fait, and Courtney, Whitney, and R.J. Lindsey; her six great-grandchildren Noah, Jonathan, and Cameron Williams, Winter Anderson, Sage Fuqua, and R.J. Lindsey, Jr.; her brothers David (Kim) Ramsey of Jefferson Hills and Craig (Connie) Ramsey of Elizabeth Twp.; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her siblings Curtis and Diana Ramsey.
Phyllis M. Valerio
May 21, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Angela Rachelle Lawson
May 20, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Angela Rachelle Lawson, age 44, of Liberty Borough, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born in McKeesport on July 17, 1978 and is the daughter of Bob and Sandy Spernock Lawson, also of Liberty Borough.
Lora Ann Komar
May 20, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Beverly A. Beasley Minerva
May 20, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Beverly A. Beasley Minerva, 84 of McKeesport died May 19, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born June 6, 1938, in Connecticut, a daughter of the late Timothy and Elizabeth O'Koverick Hawes. Prior to her retirement, Bev was a salesclerk for Pat's Hallmark and a customer service representative for MEDCO. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Gene Minerva, daughters, Suzanne and Karen Ann Beasley. She is survived by her step grandchild, Nicholas Minerva. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Lois M. Brosky
May 19, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Lois M. Brosky, age 84, of Greensburg, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the Greensburg Care Center. Born in Duquesne on December 27, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Dutch” and Martha (Hollen) Miller. She was a retired administrator at Mon Valley Hospital from 1983-2000, a 1956 graduate of Duquesne High School, a former member of Holy Name Church-Duquesne and she enjoyed traveling and watching TV. She is survived by her children, Jeannette (Edmund) Bridge of Ligonier, James Francis (Barbara) McLinden of Lawton, Oklahoma, Martin Michael McLinden of Butler and Daniel (Ramona) McLinden of Culpeper, Virginia; 7 grandchildren, Stephen (Stephanie) Bridge, Michael (Nicole) Bridge, James “Jimbo” McLinden III, Breanna McLinden, Anthony “Tony” McLinden, Regina McLinden, and Daniel Leo (Abbi) McLinden; and 6 great grandchildren. She is the sister of the late Larry (wife Janet survives) Miller of White Oak, late Roberta “Bobbie” (husband Barry survives) Whitmore of Florida and late Linda (late Donald “Spike”) Ramsey. As per her request, no visitation or services are planned. 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.
Dolores Jean Mols
May 18, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Dolores Jean Mols, age 89, of McKeesport, died May 17, 2023. Born August 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche (Olszewski) Wise and wife of the late Chester L. Mols who passed away in 2018. She grew up on Boyd Hill surrounded by her family. Dolores was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Chuch and their Christian Mothers. She enjoyed weekend polka dances with her husband and friends, traveling to Virginia, and yearly family beach vacations. At home, she loved to bake and tend to her flower garden.
Kimberly Danielle Kifer
May 18, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Kimberly Danielle Kifer, 52, of McKeesport, peacefully departed this life at home on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in much the same way she entered it - surrounded by the love of her family. Born the adored twin daughter of Bradley M. Sayles and Janis L. Kifer on February 22, 1971 and affectionately called by her nickname “Bird”, Kimberly was graduated from Woodland Hills Eastern Area with the Class of 1992.
Despite having been diagnosed with a severe case of cerebral palsy, Kimmie thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of regular everyday adventures. She loved to go on shopping sprees, camping trips, fishing excursions and was most fond of watching people in public places.
William H. "Bill" Geissler
May 18, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William H. "Bill' Geissler, 75, of Port Vue, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born March 19, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Eugene D. "Bill" and Leota Marie (Galley) Geissler. He was the husband of the late Maria Rosario "Rosie" (Odtohan) Geissler. They were married for 41 years. William was a graduate of McKeesport High School and was retired from the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh and was also a retired school bus driver. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Glassport American Legion.
