May 13, 2023 |
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Ann passed away on May 11 peacefully at home in Jefferson Hills with her family by her side. Born July 24, 1928 in Large to the late Thomas and Sophie Pavlik, she was the loving wife of over 60 years to the late John “Jack” Henderson and was also preceded in death by her siblings Margaret (Theodore) Smith, William (Aldia) Pavlik, Hilda Pavlik, Thomas (Julia) Pavlik, and George Pavlik. She is survived by her daughter Marcie (Tom) Cochran, with whom she resided; her grandchildren, who she loved, Rebecca (Eric) Della Lucia and Cindy (Jeff) Fite; her great-grandchildren who she dearly loved and enjoyed spending time with and who always kept her smiling, Olivia and Luca Della Lucia and Jeffrey Fite. She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and was also survived by her sister-in-law Nancy Pavlik. Ann was a member of the Clairton High School class of 1946 and spent her life in service of others. As an original member of Saint Thomas a Becket Parish, she was a CCD teacher there for over 50 years and also worked for the West Jefferson Hills School District as a crossing guard for 50 years. Aside from spending time with her family, Ann enjoyed reading, playing cards, and cooking. She also loved many family pets throughout the years, most recently their cat Sox.
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May 09, 2023 |
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Herbert C. Petticord Sr., age 84, of Monessen, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at home. He retired as a self-employed general contractor. Born August 3, 1938 in Wilkinsburg, he was a son of the late Violet Osftin. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rita Ann (Domer) Petticord: children, Herbert C. (Michelle) Petticord Jr. of Bayou Vista, TX, Leslie (Brien) Savko of Daisytown, Lynette Petticord of Florida, Dawn (James) Holgerson of Jefferson Hills and Sherry (Daniel) Sabatasso of Missouri; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by siblings, Don, Lee, Joseph and Faye. No visitation is planned. A funeral service will take place on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 12 Noon in the chapel at Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. John Pope officiating. Burial will follow. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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May 05, 2023 |
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Ruth Ann (Kenny) McClintock, age 99, of Ingleside, IL, formerly of Elizabeth and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at home. She was a wonderful wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of The Church of God. She and her husband worked together to build the family business, McClintock Insurance Agency in Elizabeth, where she was the office administrator until retirement. During World War II she worked for Curtis Wright in Erie making C47 cargo planes. She enjoyed spending the last 30 years of her retirement in Florida. Born April 30, 1924 in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Rosy (Zecker) Kenny and wife of the late John L. McClintock. She is survived by daughters, Karen (Steve) Pals and Kathy McClintock, both of Chicago, IL; sons, David J. (Janet) McClintock of Weirton, WV and Keith T. (Sandy) McClintock of Baroda, MI; daughter-in-law, Natalie B. (Bob) Marsiglio of Elizabeth Twp.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Dennis L. McClintock; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Rose and Helen. There was no visitation. Private funeral service and burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery with Pastor Gary Lamb officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Star Hospice, 36100 Brookside Drive, Suite 101, Gurnee, IL 60031. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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May 02, 2023 |
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Eileen E. Slinchock, age 86 of Port Vue, passed away at home on Monday, May 1, 2023. Born September 26, 1936 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Kapuska) Poturich. A retired bank secretary for McKeesport National Bank, Eileen was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Eugene's Site. In her spare time, Eileen loved to go on trips to the beach and lay out for hours in the sun. She also loved to crochet, do crossword puzzles, and read. However, most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Eileen joins her husband, the late Albert Slinchock, who passed away April 3, 2002. She is survived by her children Larry (Joann Binnie) of Plum Borough, Lisa (Dale) McCune of Wall, Cindy (Alvin) Rivera of Tampa, FL, and Lynn (Robert) Wargo of Port Vue; her grandchildren Dale Andrew, Garlan (Jennifer), and Zachary (Christina) McCune, Sydney, Mackenzie, Hayden, and Ethan Stec, and Brandon and Nikki Wargo; her four great-grandchildren Alexandra Black and Madison, Connor, and Wyatt McCune; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Eileen was preceded in death by her siblings Nicholas and Edward Poturich.
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May 01, 2023 |
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Linda Anne Muster, age 74 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at home. Born July 29, 1948 in Placentia, Newfoundland, and was a daughter of the late Randolph and Molly (Rose) Murphy. Linda worked as a sales associate at Joseph Hornes Department Store in Century III Mall and then as a bank teller with PNC Bank in Clairton. She was also an auxillary member of the Daniel Keffer American Legion Post # 75, Clairton. Linda is survived by her fiance' of 29 years Gerald A. Ward; her sons Richard (Greta) Muster of Clairton and Randy (Sherri) Muster of Bristow, VA; her daughter Tina (Craig) Pracht of Mars; her grandchildren: Kaylee, Loren, Sara, and Ian; her great-grandchildren: Willow, Ruby, Lilly, and Jackson; her great-great-grandchildren Liam and Scarlett; and her siblings Randy, Allen, and Rick Murphy, Peggy Wilson, Yvonne Noseworthy, and Jackie Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Muster and grandson Freddy.
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May 01, 2023 |
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James G. Nevin III, age 85, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at home. He retired as the owner/operator of Nevin Trucking in Forward Twp. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth and a former member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, where he and Lois were married Nov. 1, 1957. He was a 50-year member of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth, a senior member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry for 50 years, and a member of the Syria Shriners. He was owner of Erickson & Nevin Motorsports and loved competing at Motordrome, Jennerstown and Clearfield speedways. He enjoyed tending to herds of cattle in Forward Twp., as well as the associated responsibilities of farming. Born August 18, 1937 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late James Gordon Nevin Jr. and the late Marian (Ferver) Nevin. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lois S. (Sorg) Nevin; sons, Ralph (Linda) Nevin of Forward Twp. and Billy (Janine) Nevin of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Natalie (Brian Thurmon) Conte, Aimee (Alex) Matscherz, Amelia (Nate Rozek) Nevin and Justin (Ashley) Nevin; great-grandchildren, Haylee Marcione, Brian Thurmon, Zoe, Kai and Ila Matscherz, and Aubree Nevin; sister-in-law, Wilma Nevin of Ligonier; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Deborah Ann Bozek, and brother, Robert Nevin. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Benjamin Schneider officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, 411 South Third Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037 or Bethesda United Presbyterian Church, 314 South Third Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at
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April 29, 2023 |
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Robert J. Wargo, Sr., age 90 of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born April 27, 1933 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Petr and Pauline Wargo. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Robert retired from US Steel's Monroeville research facility. He was a member of Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #3, and the Archer Hill Bowling League. In his spare time he loved hunting, fishing, yard work and gardening, tinkering with cars, listening to Willies Roadhouse and Croatian music hour, and -- most of all -- spending time with his family and beloved dog, Mr. Gibson. He is survived by his wife Maryann (Volarich) Wargo; his children Robert J. (Ann Marie) Wargo of Pasadena, MD and Carol Reilly of McKeesport; his grandchildren Matthew Bartko, Michael (Samantha Cassol) Reilly, and Lynette (boyfriend Brock Nagle) Reilly; his siblings Paula Gardner of Ohio, Charles "Willie" Wargo of Glassport, Elizabeth Krumenaker of Florida, and Norma Jean Dunlay of North Huntingdon; many nieces and nephews, and his former son-in-law Gene Reilly. Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his siblings Mary Pazur, Helen Kerston, Anne O'Brien, Pete Wargo, Margie Endress, and Irene Hernishin.
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April 28, 2023 |
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Edward A. Hann, age 91, of Bethel Park, and formerly of Tom's River, NJ passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Celebration Villa of South Hills. A Coast Guard veteran and a Mason, he retired as an adjuster for General Adjusters Bureau in New York and was a personal and commercial insurance agent in New York. Born December 7, 1931 in Tuckerton, NJ, he was a son of the late Blanche Risley Hann and husband of the late Barbara (Close) Hann. He is survived by sons, Wells L. (Lourdes) Hann of Dormont and David (Laurie) Hann of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughters, Andrea McHugh and Alessandra Gudmundsson; and great-grandchildren, Aiden and Liam McHugh. Burial will be Monday, May 8, 2023 at 2 PM in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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April 25, 2023 |
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Ronald "Stumpy" DeMaio, age 66 of Rostraver, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Born October 30, 1956 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Albert S. and Vilma (Verlich) DeMaio. He worked for U.S. Steel, Clairton Works and went on to worrk for Teamsters Union #241 as a truckdriver. He was a motorcyclist for 50 years and a member of Pagan's Motorcycle Club for 34 years. Ronald was a member of St. Ann's Church in Rostraver. He is survived by his wife Jeroma (Fabian) DeMaio, his daughter Elizabeth (Todd) Chisler of Waynesburg, his granddaughter Jewel Chisler, and his brother Gary DeMaio of Bethel Park. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces-and-nephews, and his sister-in-law Clara DeMaio. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his siblings Michelle Kelly and Russell DeMaio, Sr..
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April 24, 2023 |
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Vangie "Evangelia" Argyros, age 80, of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023. She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak where she was a member of the Ladies Philoptochos and enjoyed volunteering at church functions and events with her late husband. They were the former proprietors of Vangie's Restaurant in Renzie Park in McKeesport, and she enjoyed gardening and cooking Greek food. Born September 8, 1942 in Samos, Greece, she was a daughter of the late Anastase and Magdaline (Frangoulis) Plataniotis and wife of the late George K. Argyros. She is survived by children, Ken "Greek" (Tammy) Argyros of Elizabeth Twp. and Maggie Argyros of New York, NY; and grandchildren, Ashley (Brandon), Alexis (Matthew) and Nicholas. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 10 AM at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with Fr. Michael Kallaur officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
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April 24, 2023 |
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Gordon E. Heckman Jr., age 69, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at home. He was a cabinet builder for Cleanetics in West Elizabeth. A Navy veteran, he was a former member of the Elizabeth Moose and an active member of the Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Co. Born September 27, 1953 in New Eagle, he was a son of Grace (Trasp) Heckman and the late Gordon E. Heckman Sr. In addition to his mother, with whom he resided, he is survived by daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Boyce of Virginia Beach, VA; grandchildren, Noah and Emily Boyce; sister, Cynthia (Jeff) Lawson of Clairton; nieces and nephews, Heather (Damien), Janelle (Kyle) and Matt (Courtney); great-nieces and nephews, Collin, Nevaeh, Ann Marie and baby Hank on the way; aunt, Caroline Elliott of Long Island, NY; also, cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 11 AM until the time of service at 2 PM 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.
April 22, 2023 |
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Rudolph P. "Blue Jay" Gori, age 78 of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, April 21, 2023. Born July 16, 1944 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Rudolph and Magdalene (Benedetto) Gori. A US Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War, Blue Jay worked for 34 years at GM's Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church; the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75, and the Sons of Columbus Santa Maria Council #4, all in Clairton. Blue Jay was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, especially the Steelers and Pitt.
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April 21, 2023 |
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Ruth Ann Bendel, age 66, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian. She retired from the accounting department at Liberty USA and also worked for Johnson Chimney Sweep. A former member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., she enjoyed being with family and friends. Born March 1, 1957 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie (Noga) Bendel. She is survived by her sons, Joseph Vance and Harrison Vance, both of Liberty Borough; grandson, Theseus Vance; and sister, Gloria (Gary) Saylor of Royersford. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 1 PM until the time of service in the funeral home chapel at 3 PM with Rev. Josh officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
April 20, 2023 |
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Raymond N. Costa, age 63, of Herminie, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. A skilled master plumber for 35 years, he was a hard worker and retired after many years as owner and operator of Ray Costa Plumbing in West Newton. Born October 12, 1959 in New Eagle, he was a son of the late Herman and Betty (Cathell) Costa and husband of 34 years of the late Trisha J. (Skiles) Costa. He is survived by sons, Nick Costa of Greensburg and Alex Costa of Herminie; sisters, Nancy Wiley of West Mifflin, Donna Fuller of Elrama, Mary Ann (Bob) Zoller of Pleasant Hills, Goldie (Ron) Lorch of Elrama and Debbie (Terry) Piper of White Oak; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sister, Betty Collage. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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April 18, 2023 |
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Lisa Ann (Harkins) Coleman, age 55, of Elrama, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital. She retired as a sales consultant for Verizon and was part owner of Big Girls Barbecue. A graduate of Ringgold High School, she enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, and loved her family and three dogs. Born May 1, 1967 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Sally (Walters) Harkins. She is survived by her husband, David Coleman, whom she was with for 28 years and married for 22 years; daughters, Stephanie Uremovich of Bridgeville and Tiffany Merolillo of Pittsburgh; siblings, Jenny (Bob) Bane of Charleroi, Leroy (Madeline) Harkins of Elrama, Keith (Renae) Harkins of Elizabeth Twp. and Scott (Karen) Harkins of New Eagle; sister-in-law, Felicia Harkins of Charleroi; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Donald Harkins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, April 20, 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh , PA 15205. Offer condolences at
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