Carol L. Davis
May 28, 2025 |
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Kelly DeSue
May 28, 2025 |
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Kelly DeSue, age 57 of West Mifflin, passed away at home on Monday, May 26, 2025. Born October 2, 1967 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Joan (Davis) DeSue. Kelly is survived by her aunt Jackie Gaza of Clairton, her uncle John (the late Judy) DeSue of Glassport, many cousins, and her significant other Vince Samudosky of West Mifflin.
Brendan Michael Parsons
May 28, 2025 |
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Brendan Michael Parsons, age 23 of McKeesport and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born December 21, 2001 in Pittsburgh, he is a son of Chris Parsons of Clairton and Tracy Lynn (Martin) Lindsey of Clairton. A member of the Clairton High School class of 2020 and quarterback of its WPIAL Championship Team, Brendan worked for Caruso Paving. Besides his parents, he is survived by his siblings Kelsea Parsons and Devin (Ana) Parsons, both of Clairton; his stepfather Richard Lindsey; his companion Faith Moore and two children Halo and Harlem; his grandmother Debra McHugh of Clairton; and also his nephews.
Donna Lenker
May 28, 2025 |
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Donna Lenker, age 87 of Mt. Lebanon and formerly of White Oak, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Providence Point, Mt. Lebanon. Born September 19, 1937 in White Oak, she was a daughter of the late James and Helen M. (Hendrie) Johnson. A former member of the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ in White Oak, Donna retired after 40+ years as an administrator at Bettis Atomic Power National Laboratory. She is survived by her husband Robert Lenker and, besides her parents, is preceded in death by her brother James S. Johnson.
Louis "Gi Gi" E. Colonna
May 28, 2025 |
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Louis E. "Gigi" Colonna, age 91 of Belle Mead, NJ and formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 in The Delaney of Bridgewater. Born January 12, 1934 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Luigi and Velia Colonna. He is survived by his children David (Cindy) Colonna of Belle Mead, NJ, Annette (Frank) Kuyan of Bethlehem, Jean (Pete) Pepe of Bethlehem, and Louis (Christina) Colonna of Flemington, NJ, his eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Gigi was preceded in death by his five siblings: Paris, Velario, Pete, Mario, and Maria. Gigi was a member of Clairton High School Class of 1952. He worked for US Steel and Beckman Engineering before becoming the owner/proprietor of Tess-Com, Inc. Gigi was an avid traveler, experiencing most of the world in his lifetime. He was also a dedicated accordion player, never missing a chance to entertain his family and friends with beautiful music.
Peter A. Ranich
May 24, 2025 |
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Sr. M. Anne Angelcyk, SDR
May 24, 2025 |
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Sister M. Anne Angelcyk, SDR
“My lover speaks; he says to me, “Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one and come!” Song of Songs 2:10
In the afternoon of Friday, May 23, 2025—on what began as an “ordinary” day—our Divine Redeemer came to gently bring Sister Anne to her heavenly home. She was 84 years old and a Sister of the Divine Redeemer for 65 years. As vibrant and productive as Sister Anne’s life had been, her last years were marked by a slow physical decline from Parkinson’s disease. By God’s loving Providence, that very morning our chaplain, Father Edwin Wichman, anointed Sister.
When it appeared that Sister was dying, the Sisters, several of her nurses and close friends, gathered in her Infirmary bedroom to pray the Divine Mercy chaplet, the Rosary, special prayers for the dying...and sing hymns to Jesus and the Blessed Mother. Sister was also being prayed for by others beyond the Motherhouse: family, friends, “The Rock of the Redeemer”…
Sr. Anne, the daughter of Anna (Booley) and Edward Walter Angelcyk, was born November 26, 1940 in West Newton, PA, and baptized at Holy Family Church. She had one brother and two sisters.
While browsing through a friend’s Divine Redeemer Academy yearbook, the then Kathleen, liked what she saw and decided to attend the Academy. Then, in February of her senior year, she entered the Community as a postulant. Her First Profession of Vows was on August 15, 1960, and her Final Profession was in 1965.
Sr. Anne received a Bachelor of Science degree from Duquesne University, majoring in education and minoring in business education. She then received a Master of Arts degree in business education from the Catholic University of America.
Sister taught at St. Bartholomew in Penn Hills; the former Bishop Boyle High School in Homestead; Sacred Heart High School in E. Liberty; Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport; and Lake Catholic High School in Mentor, Ohio, Diocese of Cleveland.
Sr. Anne embraced every change of assignment in a spirit of Obedience and trust, and with a positive attitude. One such move was to our hospital in S. St. Paul, Minnesota, where she was the superior of her religious community there and also secretary to the Director of Nursing.
Later, when the need arose, and after receiving certification as a Personal Care Home Administrator in 1989, she was named assistant administrator—and later administrator—of our Villa St. Teresa Assisted Living Home in Darby, near Philadelphia, serving there for 17 years.
Throughout her life, Sr. Anne found effective and practical ways of bringing needed help to others.
For a time, Sister served as a council member for the American Province of the Congregation.
As Sister’s own mother advanced in years and needed help, Sister assumed the responsibility and privilege of caring for her for 9 years—the last 2 years at our Motherhouse.
Inspired by her mother and grandmother, Sr. Anne sewed many quilts, the Amish doing the final quilting stitch. She donated one of her quilts to Holy Family (her home parish) to help with replacing their roof.
A cause dear to Sister’s heart was promoting Vocations to Religious Life and Priesthood—and to our own
Community. She served for several years on the Greensburg Religious Vocation Council. She said, “I love what I am doing. I love being a Sister…I really believe that Religious Life is going to blossom again.”
Early each morning, Sr. Anne could be found praying in the quiet of the Motherhouse chapel where she received the spiritual energy to meet the day ahead.
In her spare time, Sister enjoyed quilting, horseback riding, and gardening.
Sr. Anne is survived by her fellow Sisters of the Divine Redeemer, her sisters Paulette (Gary) Klun and Betsy Fanala. Also, many cousins, nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and one great grand niece, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Angelcyk.
Patricia A. Gould
May 23, 2025 |
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Patricia A. Gould, age 77 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 23, 2025. Born August 20, 1947 in Boston, MA, she was a member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church and preceded in death by her parents and also her beloved husband of 51 years, Eugene W. Gould, who passed away on February 21, 2023. Patricia is survived by her children John (Stephanie) Gould of Monessen, Theresa (Tim) Skelly of Fayetteville, NC, Stephanie (Jonathan) Pollock of McKeesport, and Frank Gould of McKeesport; her eleven grandchildren; her three great-grandchildren; her brothers Edward. James, and Michael; and also nieces and nephews.
Melva Dandrea
May 23, 2025 |
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Melva Dandrea, age 95 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born November 16, 1929, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Vojnovich) Evkovich. A devout and active member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, Melva worked at both Gimbel's and Kaufmann's Department Stores. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Gene J. Dandrea, and her daughter, Sharon Young. Melva is survived by her children, Jody (Ronald) Kotun of Tierra Verde, FL and Gene David (Abby) Dandrea of Murrysville; her grandchildren Kellie Lewis, Nicholas (Danielle) Lewis, Richard (Alyssa) Young, Frank and Matthew Young, Mario Dandrea, Carrie (Craig) Caterino, and Andrew (Katie) Rodriguez; her great-grandchildren Sheldon and Schyler Chancio, Lucas Lewis, Lilly, Lia, and Zachary Holtzman, McKinley and Richard (III) Young, and Harper, Carson, Theo, and Jordan Rodriguez.
Charlene A. (Potts) Pavlik
May 22, 2025 |
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Jack R. McCombs
May 22, 2025 |
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Jack R. McCombs, age 96, of Monongahela, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at South Hills Post Acute in Bethel Park. An army veteran of World War II, he retired as a brakeman for McKeesport Connecting Railroad and attended the former Elizabeth Wesleyan Church. Born October 31, 1928, in Dravosburg, he was a son of the late Frank and Mae (Carter) McCombs and husband of the late Carolyn M. (Booth) McCombs. He is survived by his daughter, Janae (James) Potter of Hamlet, IN; three grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Sue Dell, and siblings, Lloyd, Roy, Ralph, Vance, Ethel, Grace, Margaret and Lila. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice for the loving care and friendship they showed us and our dad. No visitation or services are planned. Private burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Carolyn N. Le
May 22, 2025 |
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Carolyn N. Le, age 68, of Clairton, and formerly of Anaheim Hills, CA, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at home. Born October 21, 1956 in Saigon, Vietnam, she was the daughter of the late Le Kien and the late Boi Dhi Doi. Carolyn worked as a Nurse for many years and was a member of the Vietnamese Baptist Church in Clairton. She is survived by her husband Chuck T. Le; sons Johnny and Jimmy Le, both of Clairton; her siblings Hung (Arlene Huynh) Le, Tri Le, Bin (Rob Fleming) Le, Duc (Thu) Le, and Trung (Trang) Le; and also nieces and nephews.
Raymond F. Werner
May 19, 2025 |
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Raymond F. Werner, age 81 of Clairton, passed away at home on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born May 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late William and Ruth (Fraas) Werner. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Ray worked at Union Electric Steel, Mesta Machine, and Lawson Excavating over the years. In his spare time, he loved going to his camp, watching his grandchildren play sports, and being around his family. He will be remembered by them as a great father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years Nancy (Adair) Werner; his children John (Joanne) Werner of New Eagle, Michael (Amy) Werner of Pittsboro, IN, Kevin (Jennifer) Werner of Library, and Lori Ann Werner of McKeesport; his grandchildren Joshua (Erin), Caitlin (Joe), Thomas, Hillary, Megan, Madalyn (Noah), Victoria, Owen, and Paije; his great-grandchildren Brooke, Brynnlyigh, Shepard, Mylah; his siblings Loretta Werner, Rita Werner, Marie Werner, Ruthanne (Kenny) Smith, William (the late Joanie) Werner, Becky Guenther, and Frank (Barb) Werner; his sister-in-law Linda Werner; and also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his brothers Joe and Jim Werner.
Beverly E. Mazza
May 17, 2025 |
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Beverly E. Mazza, age 87, of Clairton passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at home. Born September 4, 1937 in Belle Vernon, she was the daughter of the late John and Santina (Lepri) Mazza. Beverly worked as a bookkeeper for West Elizabeth Lumber in Elizabeth for 38 years and was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare site in Clairton. She is survived by her sister Marlene (the late Willie) Valvo of Clairton; brother Gordan ( the late Madge) Lepri of Whitehall; nieces & nephews, Ralph Valvo, Maryann Cross, Anita Roth, Jude Lepri, Natalie Madar, Mary Beth Pierucci, Bill Mazza, Frank Mazza, Jennifer Bitkowski, Tony Sacco, and Rick Sacco; also, several great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother William Mazza, Sr.; sister Sarah Sacco, and uncle and aunt Ralph and Mary Lepri.
Irwin J. Babyak
May 13, 2025 |
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