March 31, 2025 |
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Kenneth G. Elko Sr., age 90, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at The Grove at Irwin. Ken was an Army veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Ann Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., was a lifetime member of the West Newton, Elizabeth Twp. and Shaner gun clubs, and a member of Stock the Yough. Kenneth was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. Born February 22, 1935 in Glassport, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Komondor) Elko. He is survived by his two daughters, Sharon Eden of Hanover and Susan Barno of McKeesport; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister with whom he resided, Mary Jane Revetta; also, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Elko Jr., and a brother, Robert Elko. Friends will be received at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 2 PM until the time of a blessing service at 4 PM with the Rev. Edwin J. Wichman officiating. Private burial will take place at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer Motherhouse to assist feeding the poor, 999 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 31, 2025 |
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Milan M. Deanovich, age 87, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at home. He was a retired craneman at US Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin and was a former barber at Tortorice and the Hair in Bethel Park. Born October 3, 1937 in Clairton, he was the son of the late Milan Deanovich Sr. and Anna Mae (Tortorice) Deanovich, and husband of the late Geraldine J. (Plunko) Deanovich. He is survived by daughter, Joyce Schwarzmueller and her daughter, Brittany (Brandon) Tucker, both of Guys, TN; brother, James “Richard” (Elizabeth) Deanovich of Jefferson Hills; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 4-7 PM. Private burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 31, 2025 |
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David L. Veres, age 73, of Pleasant Hills, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing. He was semi-retired after 36 years as a public relations consultant for the David L. Veres Company in Pleasant Hills. He had a passion for aviation and World War II history. He was an avid plane modeler in his younger years and was a member of the International Plastic Modelers Society for many years. He enjoyed martial arts, primarily Judo. Born March 6, 1952 in Charleroi, he was a son of the late Milan J. and Dolores (Sedlak) Veres. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judi H. (Hajel) Veres; children, Rachel Veres of Pleasant Hills, Benjamin (Ashley) Veres of Cranberry Twp., Leah Veres of Pleasant Hills and Jonathan (Caitlin Crall) Veres of Pittsburgh; granddaughter, Nayla Veres; siblings, Joseph (Paula) Veres, Beth (Larry) Pansino, Dale (Cathi) Veres, Jean (Bob) Muir and Jennifer (Michael) Rubin; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A blessing will be Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10 AM at the funeral home with the Rev. Edwin J. Wichman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 31, 2025 |
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Michael “Flo” F. Pomilio, age 69, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away, Friday, March 28, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. A 1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, he retired after 37 years from the maintenance department at Metalor Technologies in Export. He loved the Steelers and gardening in the summer, used to ski in his younger days. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Born March 18, 1956 in McKeesport, he was a son of Francis E. (Helen) Pomilio and the late Florence J. (McCorkle) Pomilio. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Anna (Hutchko) Pomilio; sons, Anthony M. of Elizabeth, Michael A. of Elizabeth Twp. and Joshua M. (Tori) of Forward Twp.; grandchildren, Nora Rae, Liam Matthew and Lincoln Michael Pomilio; brothers, Jeffrey (Loren) Pomilio of Elizabeth Twp. and Gary (Stacey) Pomilio of Elizabeth Twp.; stepbrothers, Jay Matyas of Pleasant Hills and Mark (Dennen) Matyas of Hunker; his dog, Bugsy; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his son, Matthew D. Pomilio. No visitation or services are planned. A celebration of life will be announced. Private burial will be in Monongahela Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 31, 2025 |
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Constance J. Waltower Coates, age 79 of Irwin, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at UPMC East, Monroeville. She was a retired associate for Lowes Home Improvement in Greensburg. Born November 9, 1945 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Shirley (Fisher) Altmiller. Constance is survived by her son Jeffrey G. (Sherrie) Nelson of Clarksville, her grandchildren Cody J. Nelson and Brittany L. Nelson, her sister Florence (Ken) Swauger of White Oak, her brother John (Virginia) Altmiller of Elizabeth Twp, and also nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter JoAnn L. Nelson, her grandson baby Nicholas, and her sisters Arlene Durkaj and Shirley Pasternak.
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March 30, 2025 |
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William L. “Bill” Pry, age 75, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family. An Army veteran, he was a retired millwright from US Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin. Bill was a devoted husband, loving father of his “three Pry girls”, cherished grandfather and friend who was a true family man. He had a great deal of love for his grandchildren and was proud to be in their lives and activities. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and lifting weights. Born December 31, 1949, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William A. and Doris (Mayer) Pry. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Eileen Rose (Lloyd) Pry; three daughters, Nicole Pry of Elizabeth Twp., Angela (Philip) Grand of Whitehall, and Jill (Donny) Higinbotham of Belle Vernon; 6 grandchildren, Tommy, David, Addy, Landon, Donovan, and Brielyn; two sisters, Michelle Pry of Dravosburg and Suzzann (Mark) Patrick of North Huntingdon; also, nieces and nephews. Private services and entombment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 N Second Avenue, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
March 29, 2025 |
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Geraldine "Geri" Alderson Cochran, age 100 of Clairton, passed away at home with her loving daughter by her side on Friday, March 28, 2025. Born December 31, 1924 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late David A. and Virgie M. (Haywood) Brown. A member of the former First United Methodist Church and later Pine Run United Methodist Church, both of Clairton, Geraldine worked various jobs around town, including writing the society page at the former Clairton Progress and teaching cake decoration for adult education at CCAC South. She was also an active member of both the Women's Auxiliary in Wilson, as a Democratic Committeewoman, and the Democratic Women's Guild. Besides her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by both of her husbands, the late William D. Alderson, Sr. and Daniel A. Cochran, Sr.; her son Robert Alderson; a grandson Joseph W. Bartolomeo; and her siblings David C. Brown and Lily Walter. She is survived by her children William (the late Sharon) Alderson, Jr. of Midland, MI, Donna Jean (the late Joseph) Bartolomeo of Cape Coral, FL, David G. (Danette) Alderson of Jefferson Hills, Janine (Gary) Larsen of Rutledge, TN, and Jonette (Paul) Emsurak of Elizabeth Twp.; her grandchildren Tina (Chad), Jason (Wendy), Tammy, Todd, David Jr. (Jacquie), Ryan (Jackie), Nathan, Emily, and Paul Jr.; her seven great-grandchildren; her two great-great-grandchildren; and also nieces and nephews.
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March 23, 2025 |
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Adele P. Turek, age 73, of Clairton, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025. She was a retired nurse at UPMC McKeesport Hospital and enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, trips to the casino and scratchy tickets. She was a free spirit and a loving, wonderful daughter, sister, and aunt. Born June 30, 1951, in McKeesport Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Delores “Dolly” (Michaels) Turek. Adele is survived by nieces, Paula (Steve) Neubert of Woodstock, GA, Becky (Bob) Fedor of West Mifflin, Kerry (Ross Geracitano) DeFelices of Carroll Twp., and Amy (Jeffrey) Rhodes of North Carolina; nephew , Dennis (Melissa) Turek of Sutersville; brother-in-law Paul L. Williams of Finleyville; cousin Richard Scurfield; and dear friend Geri, and the Scurfield Family aka “The Scurfs”. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Williams; brother, Donald J. Turek, Sr.; and a nephew, Donald J. Turek, Jr. , and a cousin James Scurfield. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 1-3 PM at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
March 21, 2025 |
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Helen M. (Demchak) Mathews, age 72, of Elizabeth, and formerly of Clairton passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Jefferson Hospital. Born October 8, 1952 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen (Kohut) Demchak. She worked for many years with the food service team at Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills. Helen was preceded in death by her husband the late William E. "Bill" Mathews who passed away February 26, 2019. She was survived by her daughter Beth (Douglas) Kimball; son Ryan Mathews; granddaughters Michelle (Kenny) Picard and Amber (Chris Kunak) Kimball; great-grandchildren Cameron Picard, Chloe Phillips, Bryce and Zeke Picard, and Connor Kunak; siblings Ginger Demchak, Margie Donato, Marlene McCorkle, and Edward Demchak; and nieces and nephews. All services for Helen are private at the request of the family.
March 20, 2025 |
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Justine Shuck, age 95, of Greensburg, formerly of Clairton and West Newton, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Westmoreland Manor. She loved polka dancing. Born April 29, 1929 in Marianna, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Virginia (Beard) Hutchinson and wife of the late James O. Shuck. She is survived by daughters, Brenda (Paul) Bizzozero of West Newton and April Pazo of West Newton; grandchildren, Tracie (Jeff) Martini, Paula (Dave) Bizzozero, Angie (Jim) Bizzozero, Ray Pazo, Justina Conklin, Karol Forbes, Jaime Grimenstein and Kayla Grimenstein; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Andrea L. (Shuck) Grimenstein; brothers, Buck, Frank, John, Tom and Jack Hutchinson; and sisters, Opal Iddings, Mary Pinkney, Gladys Mucko and Ruth Henson. No visitation or services are planned. Private burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 19, 2025 |
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Ronald “Legs” Lomis, age 74, of Grove City, and formerly of Clairton passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Quality Life Service in Grove City. Born March 20, 1950 in Clairton, PA, he was the son of the late Pauline (Logo) Kendall. He worked for Body Beautiful Car Wash in Pleasant Hills, JC Penny in West Mifflin, the City of Clairton, and Century 3 Dodge in Pleasant Hills. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St Clare of Assisi site in Clairton. Ronald was survived by his sister Georgia Graw of Slippery Rock; brother Stefan Hrabosky of Lamy, NM; brother-in-law Frank Monko of Clairton; and nephews Mark P. and Andrew S. Monko. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by sister Pauline Monko and brother John Belcastro. Services for Ronald are private at the request of the family.
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March 17, 2025 |
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LaVerne Havash, age 70, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach. A member of Chapel by the Sea in Dam Neck, VA, she fulfilled multiple roles throughout her adventurous life, including daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, coach, religious educator, troop leader, counselor, friend, costume designer, holiday coordinator, cook, and she very much enjoyed doing family research on Ancestry.com. Born May 10, 1954 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Pearl LaVerne (Herb) Sanetta. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, George Havash; daughters, Melissa (Ryan) Garner of Virginia Beach, VA and Laura (Tony) Contino of Midlothian, VA; sons, Matthew Havash and Eric Havash, both of Virginia Beach, VA; granddaughters, Madison Havash of Suffolk, VA and Bella Pearl Garner of Virginia Beach, VA; brother, Rudolph (Terri) Sanetta of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Ann Stout. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12 Noon at St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. with concelebrants the Rev. Thomas J. Burke and the Rev. Sam Lamendola. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 13, 2025 |
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George W. Stewart Jr., age 65, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in Jefferson Hospital. He was a former welder and he loved to fish. Born July 19, 1959 in McKeesport, he was a son of Donna (Dolton) Stewart and the late George W. Stewart Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra (Kerner) Stewart; daughter, Amanda Stewart of Elizabeth Twp.; son, George Kenneth Lester Stewart of Elizabeth Twp.; two grandchildren; and brother, Scott Allan Stewart of Elizabeth Twp. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 12, 2025 |
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Nancy L. Pavlik, age 86, of Jefferson Hills, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at home. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved spending time with her family, and long road trips with her beloved husband, George. She loved gardening, country music, bird watching, shopping, and sunshine. She had a heart of gold and was liked by everyone who met her. Born April 24, 1938 in Homestead, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Capicotto) Scott and wife of the late George Pavlik. She is survived by children, Michael Pavlik, Lori Pavlik, John (Stephanie) Pavlik, and Dan (Lori) Pavlik; grandchildren, Bailey Breisinger, Allie Breisinger (Zach), Dylan Breisinger, Blake (Brittany) Pavlik, Cody Pavlik, Taylor Pavlik (Shane), Katie Pavlik, and Anna Pavlik; great-grandchildren, Luna and Beckett Pavlik; sister, Mary Lou Smith; also, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Robert, Dorothy, Jean, and Shirley. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 1-5 PM. A funeral service will be Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 11, 2025 |
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Nancy L. Sleith, age 81, of Forward Twp., passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 in Jefferson Hospital. For many years, she helped operate the family business. Her family was her whole world and she loved spending time with them and her faithful sidekick, her dog Rebel. She enjoyed her trips to the casino and dancing. Born May 22, 1943 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Henrietta (Gregg) Gamble and wife of the late Larry E. Sleith. She is survived by her daughters, Janey (Jim) Tyron of Forward Twp., and Lori (Jim Comer) Smith of Forward Twp.; grandchildren, Earl (Melissa), Brandi, Tami (Bill), Robert (Angie), Matthew (Melanie), Jamie (Tim), Derek (Heather), Lisa (Ricky) and Tommy (Kayla); 22 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Dale D. Smith of Forward Twp.; sister-in-law, Debbie Freyer of Forward Twp.; her best friend, Mary Lou Price of Munhall; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Larry Earl Sleith; daughter-in-law, Joanie Opfer; and sisters, Loretta, Edith, Earlene and Harriet. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
