Margaret "Peggy" Norelli
June 23, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
John R. Plantan
June 23, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John R. Plantan, age 80 of Rillton, passed away on June 22, 2025. He was born on September 10, 1944 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Anna Plantan. John was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War. He went on to become a Field Services Manager for U.S. Steel with over 35 years of employment. John was also a self-employed contractor and owner of Plantan & Sons Construction. In his free time, John looked forward to trips to the casino, and he was always looking for something to fix around the house. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his two wives Donna Plantan and Mary Plantan, and his son John Plantan. He is survived by his fiancée Darlene Harper, one son Tom Plantan, one step-son Fred Hohman (wife Lucette), two step-daughters Susan Lehr (husband Mark), and Mary Holt (husband Jim), one sister Virginia Stahl, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Wednesday from 3-7 PM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 11 AM with interment to follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery in Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in John's name to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASCPA). www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Harriet Leona Shash
June 23, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Harriet Leona Shash, age 76 of Greenock, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born September 27, 1948 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Leona (Bero) Pahlman. A retired nurse and case manager for Aetna Behavioral Health, Harriet was a parishioner of St. James Roman Catholic Church in the West End where she was very active in the church community. Harriet enjoyed watching her children in sports, taking part many times as a baseball or softball scorekeeper, or coaching the game itself. She also enjoyed going to bingo and the casino with her friends, and Lady Luck was always on her side. Harriet enjoyed fishing, camping and making fly fishing lures. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Gary Shash; her children Wendy Ludwick of McKeesport, Kimberly Shash of Pittsburgh, Christopher Shash of Monroeville, and Amy (Greg) McDonnell of Isanti, MN; her grandchildren Brendan, Kaylee, Taylor, Josslyn, Christian, Jameson, Rowan, Finnegan, Tristan, Michael, Quinn, and Aidan; and also her nieces and nephews.
Tammy Lynn Iskey
June 22, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Tammy Lynn Iskey, age 52, of White Oak, PA, died on Saturday, June 21, 2025. She was born in Canonsburg, PA on June 2, 1973 and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Spencer Iskey. She was the loving wife of the late Dominic A. Nicotra, Jr., who died on January 27, 2022.
Keith W. Flodine
June 22, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Keith W. Flodine, age 66, of North Versailles, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born October 17, 1958 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Kenneth N. and Eileen (Sprute) Flodine. He worked for over 30 years as a custodian and night security for East Allegheny School District. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Flodine. He is survived by his Sister Kim (Former husband Stephen) Chupinka of North Strabane; brother Kurt (Lisa) Flodine of North Versailles; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and cousins. Friends and family will be received on Sunday, June 22nd from 1 p.m. till time of funeral service at 4 p.m. at the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway, East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. Private interment will be at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park on North Huntingdon Township. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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Ronald Loftis DaParma
June 22, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ronald Loftis DaParma, age 78, died on Friday, June 20, 2025. A resident of White Oak, PA, he is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Mary Jane (Hlatt) DaParma of White Oak; son, Michael F. (Carla) DaParma, grandchildren, Sienna Catherine DaParma and Dominic Damian DaParma of Bethel Park; sisters-in-law, Theresa (Jay) Kapadia and Cathleen (Charles “Chuck”) McDowell; and nephews, Charles “Chaz” McDowell and Christopher McDowell.
Belinda Faith Bell
June 21, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Belinda Faith Bell, age 73 of Greenock, passed away at home on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born October 6, 1951 in Quantico, VA, she was a daughter of the late Milton C. and Faye (Sporio) Bayles. A retired critical care nurse for UPMC McKeesport, Belinda is survived by her husband Robert E. Bell, her daughter Angela (Mark) Singer of Versailles, her son John M. (Kelley) Kurta, Jr. of Wexford, her grandson Justin Kurta of Wexford, her brother James T. (Roberta) Bayles of Lake Havasu, AZ, and also her nieces and nephews.
Lillian D. Prosperino
June 21, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lillian D. Prosperino, age 34 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Jefferson Hospital. Born July 24, 1990 in Whitesburg, KY, she was a daughter of Paul A. Prosperino of Clairton and the late Donna (Frazier) Prosperino. After receiving her master's degree, Lillian worked as a counselor. Besides her father, she is survived by her sister Paula Nicole Frazier of Lexington, KY; her boyfriend Joseph Williams; and her nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
JoAnn "JoJo" Perlick
June 21, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
JoAnn "Jojo" (Shamber) Perlick, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born May 15, 1945 in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Rose (Pollino) Shamber. JoAnn worked as a mixologist for many restaurants in the area. She was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, VFW Post 803, and American Legion Daniel Keffer Post 75, all of Clairton. A one-of-a-kind person who was loved by all, JoAnn will be remembered for her helping and caring heart, her love for the beach, particularly St. Pete's Beach in Florida, and making sure no one she knew went without. JoAnn is survived by her husband of 30 years John N. Perlick; sons Earnest C. (Brenda) Brown of Bethel Park, John E. (Wendy) Brown of Virginia Beach, and Michael A. (Peggy) Brown of Clairton; step-son John K. Perlick of Greenock; step-daughter Carol (Victor) Sporio of Jefferson Hills; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings Mary Lou (the late Robert) Firczak of Clairton, Samuel (Janice) Shamber of Jefferson Hills, Diane (Robert) Merichko of Munhall, Christine (Margie) Shamber of Clairton, and Stephan R. (Christine) Shamber of Bethel Park; and many nieces and nephews.
Patricia "Gammie" A. Wilson
June 20, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Patricia “Gammie” A. Wilson, 81, of Glassport, died June 19, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Anne Mihalsky and beloved wife of the late William T. Wilson. She is survived by her son Douglas (Mary) Wilson; granddaughters Laurel, Bethany and Emma; and sister Jean Miteff. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Monday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. A funeral blessing will be held at 4:30 pm with Father Tom Burke.
Betty Ann Clark
June 20, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty Ann Clark, age 81, of Cedar Hill, TN, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at NHC Nursing Center in Springfield, TN. She was a member of Cedar Hill Baptist Church in TN and a former member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. She was a member of the Blaine Hill VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Born October 29, 1943 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Arthur S. and Hazel Ann (McCorkle) Mosena and wife of the late Eugene Allen Clark. She is survived by nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an uncle, John McCorkle. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service in the funeral home chapel will be Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10 AM with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Baptist Church, Center Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Nicola "Nick" Garofolo
June 19, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Nicola "Nick" Garofolo, age 97 of O'hara Township (formerly of Wilmerding) passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. Born on December 8, 1927 to Maria (Pecora) and Antonio Garofolo. Nick was preceded in death by brothers, Frank, Theodore, James & Sisters, Florence (Knezivich) and Ann (Comunale).
Nick lived a long and honorable life rooted in service, devotion to family and quiet strength. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He carried that same spirit of discipline and integrity into every aspect of his life.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Florence (Dangelo) with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. Nick is survived by his children, Mari (Mark) Musial, Janice (James) Frye and Paul (Sharon) Garofolo; his grandchildren, Ben (Chelsea) Musial, Matt (Josie) Musial, Andrew Frye, Evan Frye, Colin Frye, Dillon Garofolo, Austin Garofolo and Isabelle (Luke) Vadas; and his great-grandchildren, Isla Akagi, Palmer Musial, Jackson Musial and Maisie Musial. His legacy of love, resilience and quiet generosity lives on in all of them.
Mary Ann (Peceniak) Florchak
June 19, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Mary Ann (Peceniak) Florchak, 83, of Wall, PA, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2025. She was born Mary Ann Peceniak to Michael and Mary (Gergerely) Peceniak. She grew up in Wall and attended Westinghouse Memorial High School. She enjoyed life serving the fashion industry as a seamstress and clothing store owner as she also prioritized family life (wife, mother, heart, and home).
Mary Ann was the loving wife of John Florchak and cherished and encouraging mother of Holly Friend and Kelly (Jim) Brickley. Her caring heart is survived by 4 grandchildren Hannah Friend, Amanda Brickley, Rylie Friend and Adam Brickley. She is reuniting with her mother, father and four wonderfully close sisters who preceded her in death; Dorthy Padezan, Eleanor Drakulic, Joanne Dedo and Janet Divida. She was a former member of St. Aloysius Church.
Fund Drive: Your Support is Needed
June 19, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: General Information
I really hate asking for money, but we’re at a critical point.
Here’s the bottom line: Look at the readership figures above.
If everyone who reads our website had given us $1 last year, we would never need to run advertising. But in reality, only a small percentage of people ever donates — usually as a thank-you for posting a death notice.
If it wasn’t for support for a few faithful donors — among them, the G.C. Murphy Co. Foundation, the Bill Persson family, the Flynn Family Foundation, Larry and Rikki Berger, and Eric and Judy Wisniewski — we’d be in big trouble.
As it is, we’ve taken two big financial hits recently. Our advertising revenue has dropped by about $100 per month after we responded to complaints by limiting the number of ads you see. And one of our longtime donors says they need to cut back their support by about $100 per month.
At the same time, our expenses have gone dramatically up. We are working to move our websites to a new server and as a result, our webhosting cost has already increased $1,200 — and we haven’t moved yet.
Royalties for playing music have gone up about 40 percent. We also now must pay for a service to file reports with the royalty-collecting organizations — that’s costing us $50 per month. (You may have noticed that several local Internet radio stations have gone out of business because they can no longer afford the costs.)
Add all of that up — we need to raise another $500 a month or so, or we’re not going to be able to continue. We have a small reserve fund right now but it’s not going to last.
If you are financially able, and would like to make a gift, please consider doing so.
Donations may be made by check or money order to:
Tube City Community Media Inc.
P.O. Box 94
McKeesport PA 15134
Or via PayPal at: http://www.tubecityonline.com/contact/
I think what we do is important. I think that other people do, as well. Last year, we were honored by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania with the “Service to Journalism” award. Two of our reporters received separate awards for their work.
Five years ago, we were singled out by Columbia Journalism Review and asked to contribute monthly pieces about local news coverage, which were later collected into a book called “American Deadline.”
If you think this is important — even if you just visit our obituaries page every day — we very much could use your support. We pay reporters $50 to $100 per story. Your $50 or $100 gift goes directly to paying for their work — I don’t take any kind of payment from this website, and neither do any of our board members or officers.
If we could raise an extra $5,000 to $10,000 this year, we’d be OK.
We are recognized as a tax-exempt organization by the Internal Revenue Service, so your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
If you have a business that is looking to make a contribution, or if you have a charitable foundation that could donate money to help us, please reach out.
Thank you for your continued support of our organization.
Dorothy Ann (Gida) Cortazzo
June 19, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Dorothy Ann (Gida) Cortazzo, beloved wife of Joseph A. Cortazzo, died at home, Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born January 9, 1937 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Kustra) Gida and grew up and lived her entire life in East McKeesport. She graduated from East McKeesport High School in 1954 and married the love of her life Joseph A. Cortazzo on October 15, 1955. They remained married, in love, and inseparable for almost 70 years. Dorothy was extremely energetic throughout her entire life and in addition to being an attentive and protective mother and loving wife, she was at various times a seamstress, factory worker, waitress, landscape engineer and self-taught carpenter.
