July 01, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mabette Wilson, age 91, of North Huntingdon died June 25, 2025 at UPMC East. She was born September 18,1933 in Larimer, Pa., a daughter of the late Edward and Irene Koelsch Berchtold. Prior to her retirement, Mabette was employed as a secretary for both Norwin High School and Sixth Street School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wilson in 2002, two sons, William E. Doernte and Dean Doernte, a brother, Edward F. Berchtold Jr., a sister Rita Conway. She is survived by one son Karl Lee Doertne, a daughter, Debra Mansfield numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be no public services.
July 01, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
It is with great sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Edward “Ed” Vickovic on June 30, 2025, following a brief illness. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ed was born in McKeesport Hospital on July 5, 1947, grew up in Duquesne and eventually moved to Dravosburg. After serving four years in the U.S. Navy, Ed worked and retired from Bechtel Bettis, Inc. in Dravosburg.
Ed was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, hunting and fishing. He also loved going to the casinos, playing the slot machines and enjoyed horse racing. Ed was also an active member of the NRA.
Ed is preceded in death by his father Adam Joseph “Specks” Vickovic, mother Elvira (Kasunic) Vickovic and brother Anthony Vickovic. He is survived by his sisters, Joanne of Duquesne, Judith (Allan) Nagel of Florida, Marie (late James) Ford of West Mifflin and brother, Tom of McKeesport. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
There will be a private family visitation and private burial in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors. 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.
July 01, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Lois L. Thorpe, 85, of Glasssport, died July 1, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Consolato and Enes (Carlei) Sgroi and beloved wife of the late Earl Thorpe. She is survived by her daughter Toni Lynn Thorpe; sister Joy (Michael) Turek; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Louis Sgroi and Anthony (the late Christine) Sgroi. Lois was a cashier for Scozio's in Olympia Shopping Center for many years. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral blessing will be held Monday 10:00 am in the funeral home with Father Tom Burke. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.
July 01, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Chester Sliwoski, age 83 of North Huntingdon died June 30, 2025, at UPMC East. He was born May 13, 1942, in Export, Pa a son of the late Chester and Stella Halluck Sliwoski. Chester was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a factory worker in the field of manufacturing. He enjoyed grilling and cooking up his special barbeque sauce. Chester enjoyed spending time with his family most especially around holidays. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Zaberl Sliwoski, his daughter Stacie Sliwoski, two sisters in laws Agnes and Bonnie, several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa on Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at which time a blessing will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will be private in Westmoreland Memorial Park. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
July 01, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Kamlaben Ramanbhai Patel, 81, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born March 6, 1944 in Ratanpura, India, and was the daughter of the late Dahyabhai and Rayben Patel. She is survived by husband of 66 years Ramanbhai Patel, her late son Bipinbhai Patel and his surviving wife Varsha Patel; daughter, Chhaya Patel and husband Hasmukh Patel; grandchildren, Chetak, Harsh, Jasmine and Nikita; brothers, Jayantibhai, Kanubhai, Manibhai, Naginbhai, and Arvindbhai Patel. In addition to her parents and son she was also preceded in death by her brother, Purshotambhai Patel. Services were privately held by the family at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
July 01, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Barbara A. Kapa, age 77, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in UPMC East. Born in Braddock on March 28, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John Kudrec and Philomena (Owens) Huzdovich. She was a former beautician and liked antiquing and collecting anything old.
She is the mother of Philomena Such of White Oak, Robert Bell of McKeesport and Tammy Coleman of White Oak; grandmother of Danielle, Joshua, Brandon, Steven, Amanda, Cheyanne & Dylan; numerous great grandchildren; and sister of Eugene Huzdovich of Munhall, Janet (late Stevie) Hudak of North Huntingdon, Noreen (late Norbert “Butch”) Aikman of Munhall, late John (late Ellie) Kudrec, late Dennis (late Debbie) Kudrec, and late Shirley Golofsky. She is also survived by numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday July 7, 2025, from 4-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Trennon Neal officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth.
