January 02, 2023 |
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Randy Jay Biem, age 66, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at home. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he retired after more than 12 years of service as a wheelchair van driver for Jefferson Hills Ambulance in Jefferson Hills. He loved starting seeds in the house, moving them into a little greenhouse outside, then planting and caring for all his vegetables and flowers for hanging baskets. Neighbors and friends would tell him how beautiful his garden and hanging baskets were and could see how much love went into them. He also enjoyed watching his two hummingbird feeders and loved helping family, friends and neighbors. Born June 27, 1956 in Wolf Point, MT, he was a son of the late Raymond Curtis and Mary Louise (Isle) Biem. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Dolores "Dee" Jean (Fine) Biem; daughter, Tonya Jean (Doug) Fohr of Baldwin; son, Randy Ray Biem of West Mifflin; granddaughter, Kirsten Pearl Fohr; brothers, Ronald (Trixie) Biem of Montana, Robert "Bob" Biem of Arizona, Ernest (Terri) Biem of Montana and Raymond "Rayme" Biem of Montana; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Carol "Jeannie" Holmes. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 2 PM until the time of service in the funeral home chapel at 6 PM with the Rev. Dr. Paul Edwards officiating. Offer condolences at
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January 02, 2023 |
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Patricia M. Kumf, age 67 of Lincoln Place, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Born June 19, 1955 in Monogahela, she was a daughter of the late William and Olga (Radosh) Nogach. A customer service representative for Pittsburgh Mercy Behavioral Health, her co-workers always said she was an amazing "work mom," but her family says that she was an even better "real mom." Patricia was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Millvale, CFU Lodge #146, and was very active as a Brownie Troop leader in Lincoln Place over the years. In her spare time, she loved to craft and loved dogs...especially Schnauzers...and especially her Schnauzer Khloe. Patricia is survived by her husband of 43 years Richard Kumf; her children Melissa Kumf of Lincoln Place, Amanda Kumf of Munhall, and Gregory Kumf of Lincoln Place; and her sister Norma (the late Rudy) Golling of West Mifflin.
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January 02, 2023 |
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Mary Ann (Hruska) Emert, age 90, of Finleyville, formerly of Elrama, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at home. A graduate of California University, she retired as office manager for Conversion Systems in Elrama. She was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Church in Elrama and was a long-time church organist. Born November 6, 1932 in Donora, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Kammer) Hruska and wife of the late Charles J. Emert. She is survived by sons, Harry P. (Roseanne) Warchola of Marietta, GA and Michael (Suzan) Warchola of Jefferson Hills; grandchildren, Jonathan Capicotto, Christopher (Maria) Capicotto, Lukas (Holly) Warchola, Logan Warchola and Matthew Law; great-grandchildren, Chance, Nia and Caleb Capicotto; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry P. Warchola; daughter, Marilyn "Teenie" Capicotto; and infant son, Paul John Warchola. Visitation and burial are private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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December 30, 2022 |
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Louis William Gephart, dedicated husband, loving father and grandfather, brother, friend and resident of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters at Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills. Louis W. Gephart was born to Louis T. and Anna (Grimes) Gephart in Elizabeth on December 2, 1938. He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1958 and was a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell, Kentucky Battery C- 321st Artillery. Lou married Saundra Lee Homer on November 10, 1962 and they spent 60 beautiful years together. Through those years they had three daughters who cherished their loving father. He was a member of the Elizabeth Township Sportsmen Association and American Legion Post 0553. He worked at Elizabeth Motors, Edgar Motors, Fisher Body, and Volkswagen while living in Pennsylvania. Lou and Sandy moved to St. Louis, MO, in 1991 where Louis began working for BASF as a paint supervisor, still making frequent trips back to Pennsylvania to be with family. He made the best of friends and memories wherever he went. Lou’s true joys were tinkering in the garage, fishing, hunting, camping, playing golf, fixing cars, playing cards, horseshoes, dancing, and above all, spending time with his family. He loved having family sing-alongs in the garage or basement. You would probably see him chopping wood, having a shot and a beer, or watching a good cowboy movie. He will always be remembered for his fun-loving spirit, his love of country music, and his maintained garden. You may recall seeing him on his golf cart with his tools strapped on delivering zucchini from his garden to the neighbors, cutting his grass on his John Deere, or plowing everyone’s driveway in the winter. Louis is survived by his wife, Sandy; their three daughters, Kimberly, Lorraine (Bill) Payne and Denise (James) Kahler; grandchildren, Ashton, Jacob and Ava; sisters, Minnie, Patsy, Marion, Hazel, Twylia, and Donna; and countless nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, John, Jim and Cliff Gephart; sisters, Evelyn Opfar and Anna Lou Brown; and grandson, Alec James. He will always be remembered by his creative “way of doing things” or gadgets around the house. Thank you to the wonderful team at Commonwealth Hospice and his caretakers at Arden Courts who cared for him in his last days. He truly had a life lived to the fullest. He will never be replaced and the world is a little emptier without him. If you knew him, you loved him. All we can hope for is to fill our dash (1938 - 2022) with memories and making sure the people we love know us and love us. He lived an amazing dash. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, January 2, 2023 from 6-8 PM and Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM with a Panachida service at 7:30 PM. Additional viewing will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, 330 Shaw Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132 from 9 AM until the time of funeral service at 10 AM with Fr. Dimitri D. Ermakov officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
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December 30, 2022 |
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Terri Lynn Zombek, age 71 of Forward Twp., passed away at home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Born January 10, 1951 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Dolores (Henry) Young. An executive secretary for SteelMed in McKeesport, Terri will be remembered by her family for her wonderful storytelling; her love of music, dancing and puzzles; but most importantly as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 39 years John D. Zombek; her daughter Tammy (Glenn) Bales of McKeesport; her grandchildren Allison and John Brown of Elizabeth, Christopher Leonard and Joshua Buchina of McKeesport, and C.J. Sphar of Perryopolis; her sister Sandy (Dennis) Sandusky of West Mifflin; and their children Matthew Sandusky and Dennis Sandusky.
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December 28, 2022 |
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Anne Trent, age 95 and formerly of Versailles, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in Paramount Senior Living, Peters Township. Born October 23, 1927 in Versailles, she was a daughter of the late Milovan and Susan (Stafinsky) Tumara. A member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, Anne worked as an office manager for O'Donnell and Associates Engineering in Pleasant Hills and was a member of the AARP. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Trent, her son Robert E. Trent, her sisters Mary Mihoces and Catherine Flamish, and her brother Paul Tumara. Anne is survived by her daughter Karen Sue (Kenneth) Johnson of Marietta, GA; her daughter-in-law Helen Trent of Peters Twp.; her grandchildren Robert E. Trent, Jr., Erin Rattenni, Ryan P. Trent, and James D. Fox; her seven great-grandchildren; and also nieces and nephews.
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December 26, 2022 |
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Clarence W. Fine, age 92, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Victoria House Personal Care Home. An Army veteran, he was a coal miner by trade and was extremely proud of his business. He retired as a steelworker for Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel in Monessen and was a former Masonic Lodge member. Born February 12, 1930 in Forward Twp., he was a son of the late John Henry and Anna Mary (Cochenour) Fine. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Velma (Lenhart) Fine; daughter, Crystal (Dan) Loera of Oregan; sons, Richard (Darlene) Fine of Elizabeth Twp., Edward Fine of New Eagle and Mickey Fine of Carroll Twp.; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Sarah Campbell of Texas; also, nieces and nephews.
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December 26, 2022 |
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R. Gregory Hamadock, age 76, of Chantilly, VA, and formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, VA. A graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and the University of Maryland College Park, Greg had a long and successful career in civil engineering. Greg was a lifelong Steelers fan, as well as a proud follower of the University of Maryland Terapins and the Washington Capitals. Born September 4, 1946 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Reynold E. and Elizabeth (Bohlander) Hamadock. Greg is survived by his wife, Pascale and son Ian, both of Chantilly, VA; daughter, Elizabeth Hamadock of New York City; sister, Cede (Anton) Cavalier of Elizabeth; and niece, Gel Cavalier and nephew, Adam (Jennifer) Cavalier, all of Elizabeth Twp. At the request of the family, services and burial are private at Jefferson Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.
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December 25, 2022 |
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Robert E. Baldridge, age 72 of North Huntingdon, passed away at home on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Born November 13, 1950 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Elmer and Rhoda Baldridge and husband of the late Kristine (Odorcich) Baldridge, who passed away May 7, 2019. Robert work as a facilities manager at UPMC Children's Hospital. He is survived by his children Erin (Charles, III) Thatcher of Boonsboro, MD and Bradley (Jamie) Baldridge of Bridgeville; his grandsons Hayden and Bennett Thatcher; his sisters Darlene (the late Vince) Decker of North Huntingdon and Kay (Thomas) Sherwin of Finleyville; and also his nieces and nephews.
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December 23, 2022 |
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December 22, 2022 |
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Margaret DeDominicis, age 83 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born April 28, 1939 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late George and Sarah (Houston) Pazo. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Margaret worked as a Phlebotomist at McKeesport Hospital, was a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge #146 in Clairton, and was an avid card player and fan of Notre Dame Football. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John V. DeDominicis, who passed away February 20, 1983, and her siblings Rosemary Rudez, Fr. Jack A. Pazo, and Ruth Ann Skop. Margaret is survived by her children Dana DeDominicis of Clairton, Rosanne DeDominicis of Clairton, Daniel DeDominicis of Clairton, and Paul (Paula) DeDominicis of Jefferson Hills; and also many nieces and nephews.
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December 16, 2022 |
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Nicole S. (Jenkins) Wall, age 36, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Nicole was a strong, stubborn, and caring daughter and mother who always put her family before herself. She loved her daughter more than anything on Earth. She had a knack for giving small meaningful gifts to those close with her and lived to the beat of her own drum. She was famously known for her passionate and direct communication, which she inherited from her mother. Born March 12, 1986 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Bruce E. Jenkins of Elizabeth Twp. and the late Cheryl (Maksin) Jenkins. In addition to her father, she is survived by her pride and joy, daughter Hailey Wall of Elizabeth Twp.; brother, Bruce R. (Rebecca Gazda) Jenkins of Leetsdale; fiance, Frank Gribschaw of Donora and his children, Tori, Franklin and Miles; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be greatly missed by her family. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, December 19, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of PA, 810 River Avenue, Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 12, 2022 |
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December 09, 2022 |
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Linda J. (Secrist) Mascetta, age 73, of Monessen, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. She was a retired prep cook at King's Restaurant in Bentleyville and a former prep cook at Bill's Golfland and McDonald's. Born July 23, 1949 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Walter Secrist Jr. and the late Norma Jean (Kiefer) Secrist and wife of the late Robert Mascetta. She is survived by sister, Bonnie (Robert) Allen of Elizabeth Twp.; niece, Nicole (Frank) Tibbitt of Greenock; also, cousins. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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December 07, 2022 |
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Vicki (Jerome) Knudson, age 56, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a bartender and cook at Scotty's in West Elizabeth, a social member of Blaine Hill Fire Hall, and a member of the Wilson American Citizens Club in Clairton. Born July 7, 1966 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Donna (Jamison) Jerome of Summerville, SC and the late Russell Jerome. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, William F. Knudson; daughter, Chelsea Knudson of Moon Twp.; sons, Thomas (Danielle Steligo) Reitzel of Elizabeth and Brandon Knudson of West Elizabeth; grandchildren, Zoey Steligo and Brody Reitzel; sister, Robin (Jim) Patterson of Summerville, SC; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by brother, Rusty Jerome Jr. A memorial gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 2-4 PM. Offer condolences at
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