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Oren Sinko

April 07, 2023 |

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Oren Sinko, age 88, formerly of Redondo Beach, CA, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Lake Havasu City, AZ. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he retired as a flight engineer for Flying Tigers that became FedEx. He was a recreational pilot who also taught others to fly. Born April 11, 1934 in Glassport, he was a son of the late Walter and Julia (Kazanich) Sinko. He is survived by his brother, Nicholas Sinko of Daniels, WV; sister, Barbara (John) Phillips of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; brother, Valery (Eunice) Sinko of Hialeah, FL; and sister, Marie (Lee) McCracken of Lake Havasu City, AZ; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Willa. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 11 AM until the time of funeral service at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dimitri Ermakov officiating. Burial will follow in Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Joanne E. Beckowitz

April 06, 2023 |

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Joanne E. (Totora) Beckowitz, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at home. She was a retired accounting assistant for Fred Gadlemeyer Agency in East McKeesport. She was a former Elizabeth Twp. Commissioner for 36 years and a devoted mother and grandmother. Born October 19, 1944 in Charleroi, she was a daughter of the late Phillip Joseph and Lillian (Schemento) Totora. She is survived by her husband, Thomas R. Beckowitz; daughter, Tammy (AJ) Hadad of Elizabeth Twp.; sons, Thomas (Lori) Beckowitz of North Huntingdon and Timothy Beckowitz of White Oak; grandchildren, Joshua and Nicole Beckowitz, Timothy Sowa and Jacob Weiss. A memorial gathering and blessing will take place at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of W PA, 2403 Sidney Street #230, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Kathleen M. “Casey” Wagner

April 02, 2023 |

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Kathleen M. “Casey” (Howley) Wagner, age 77, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at home. She was a retired Phlebotomist after 20 years at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. She was also a member of St. Joachim and Ann Parish, St. Michael’s Church in Elizabeth Twp. She was very active in her church as a member of the Christian Mothers, Ladies of Charity and Rosary Makers. She was a Eucharistic minister that administered communion to shut-ins, a facilitator of the bible studies program, festival helper and volunteer for Lenten fish fries. She was a member of the North Huntingdon #3221 AARP, was an avid Bunco player, and loved to travel, but above all else, she loved her family. She enjoyed watching Pittsburgh sports, the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Born May 11, 1945 in Schenectady, NY, she was a daughter of the late William and Isabelle (Tomaszewski) Howley and wife of the late Robert Chauncey “Bob” Wagner.

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Paul L. Finney

April 01, 2023 |

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Paul L. Finney, age 80, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Canterbury Place in Lawrenceville. He was a retired machinist at Weld Tooling Company in Canonsburg and an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping. He was a former volunteer fireman in Elizabeth and Glassport, a rabid Pittsburgh sports fan, and he loved his pets. Born April 1, 1942 in Glassport, he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Markland) Finney. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara J. (Henderson) Finney; three sons, Shawn (Christine) Finney of Dravosburg, Darin (Mo) Finney of Crested Butte, CO and Kevin (Amie) Finney of Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren, Cameron, Carson, Kaden, Austin, Avarie and Kenadie Finney; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, April 3, 2023 from 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ron Calabro officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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John A. Scalise, Jr.

April 01, 2023 |

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John A. Scalise, Jr., age 82 of Glasgow, KY, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 in Mon Valley Care Center, Monongahela.  Born October 10, 1940 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John A. Scalise, Sr. and Clementina (Roy) Scalise. A 1959 graduate of Clairton High School, John received his bachelor's degree from Morehead State University and his M.Ed. from Western Kentucky University.  He retired as a music teacher for the Glasgow School District and then worked until very recently for 27 years as a courier for South Central Bank.  John was a member and lector at St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church in Glasgow, KY and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Glasgow.  In his spare time, he was a co-director of the Glasgow Community Band, an avid sports fan -- especially his hometown teams from Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, loved to work the sticks on Friday nights for Glasgow High School football, and really enjoyed playing with his great-niece-and-nephew Kennedy and Robert.  John is survived by his sister Lucille (Gary Moore) Herndon of Clairton; his nieces and nephews Alexis (Robert) Trubiani of Donora, John (Shannon) Shar of Crafton, Donna (the late Tom) Watson of Pleasant Hills, and Gloria Costa of Jefferson Hills; and also many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.  Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years Jeanne (Henson) Scalise, who passed away June 6, 2010; his siblings Frank Scalise, Marie Gray, and Esther Shar; his nephew Robert J. Nystrom; and his brother-in-law Joseph Herndon.  

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Louis T. Campbell, Sr.

March 31, 2023 |

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Louis T. Campbell, Sr., age 80, of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was a member of Monongahela Church of the Nazarene. He had many jobs, including working for Blume Engineering and Allied Security. While working for coal mining companies, he worked as a mechanic and owned Campbell's Lawn Mower Repair where his children were proud to work for their first job. He maintained Lou's Locksmith for years and retired from the maintenance department in the South Park School District. His last job was with the Visiting Angels, which he was very proud of and mentioned to everyone he did that until he was almost 79. He was a Free Mason and member of the Omni Masonic Lodge 582 in Dravosburg, and a long-time member and vice commander of American Legion Post 75 in Clairton. He was proud of being a Santa at Denny's and the mall, where he gave gifts to the kids, and he always had time to camp with his family on the weekends. Born August 11, 1942, he was a son of the late Thomas and Inez (Tessore) Campbell and husband of the late Carol Ann (Paul) Campbell and Deborah J. (Werner) Campbell. He is survived by children, Cindy Lou (Rich) Harrison of Finleyville, Louis Thomas Campbell Jr. of South Park, Melinda Devlin (Shaka) of Floreffe, Kurt Martin of Buena Vista and Derek (Kathryn) Martin of Elizabeth Twp.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kathy (Butch) Castner and Steve (Susan) Campbell; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by siblings, Tom (in infancy), Barbara Lee, Billy and Jimmy. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 1-4 and 6-8 PM, with a Masonic Service at 7:45 PM. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10 AM at Monongahela Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Raymond DiCamillo officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Private burial at Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Roger R. Ankney

March 31, 2023 |

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Roger R. Ankney, age 79, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran having served during the Vietnam War, he retired as an industrial painter and supervisor for Avalotis Corporation in Verona. He was a member of Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth and the Painter's Union. Born September 28, 1943 in Massena, NY, he was a son of the late Robert Howard and Helen (Lobonich) Ankney. He is survived by his daughter, Lori (Dave) Zelenko of Venetia; granddaughter, Macie (Andrew Puciata) Zelenko of Venetia; stepsons, Scott Pust, Michael (Mary) Pust, Dan (Judy) Pust, Dale (Renee) Pust and Doug (Shelly) Pust; brother, Wayne Ankney of Moyock, NC; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Merrill, Bobby and Richard "Dickie" Ankney. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 1 PM until the time of service at 4:30 PM with Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Judith E. Lash

March 30, 2023 |

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Judith E. (Plants) Lash, age 74, of Sewickley Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at home. She was a member of West Newton Presbyterian Church and enjoyed spending time with her church family. She was head of concessions at the Palace in Greensburg and a former employee of Verizon and Pittsburgh National Bank. Born November 22, 1948 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Grover C. Plants Jr. and the late Clara (Inks) Plants. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, William Lash; daughter, Debbie (Paul) Roth of New Orleans, LA; sons, Todd (Dana) Lash of North Huntingdon and Jeff (Heather) Lash of Pleasant Hills; grandchildren, Spencer Lash of North Huntingdon, Alexis, Joshua and Brandon Roth of New Orleans, and Alyssa Lash of Pleasant Hills; sister, Jayne Anne (Jerry) Goehner of South Park; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by granddaughter, Demi Lash, and sister, Mary Skeddle. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Manon officiating. Burial will follow in West Newton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mission 45, 373 Tara Drive, Pleasant Hills, PA 15236. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Zenona C. "Nonie" Pennell

March 28, 2023 |

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Zenona C. "Nonie" (McKown) Pennell, age 80, of Donora, formerly of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at home. Family was the most important thing to her and she loved her grandbabies. Born May 24, 1942 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Robert McKown Sr. and the late Catherine (Maley) McKown and wife of the late Robert D. Pennell Sr. She is survived by daughters, Julie (Mark) Kallok of Donora and Bobbi (Vincent) Lucot of Glassport; sons, Daniel (Jeanie) Pennell of Perryopolis, James (Carolyn Lehnen) Pennell of Culpepper, VA, Thomas (Liz) Pennell of Elizabeth Twp., Donald (Eileen) Pennell of Elizabeth Twp., Robert (Deborah) Pennell Jr. of Dunbar, William (Tina) Pennell of Lincoln Borough and Kenneth (Sharon McLellan) Pennell of Lincoln Borough; 38 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald McKown of Buena Vista; also, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by daughters, Geraldine Brown and Elizabeth "Betty Kay" Pennell; grandson, Marc McLellan; and great-grandchildren, Nathan Klein and Emmaline Claire Gower. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 1 PM until the time of service at 6 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating. Private interment at the International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Elk Garden, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Glenn Murtha

March 25, 2023 |

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Glenn Murtha, 96, of Houston, Texas, passed away Thursday March 16, 2023.  He was born March 2, 1927 in Dravosburg, Pennsylvania, and was the 4th of 8 children born to the late John and Marie Murtha. He was preceded in death by his brothers Louis (Lois), Pierpont OH; William (Audrey), Kenneth, and Robert (Shirley) Murtha all from Elizabeth Township, PA. He is survived by his spouse of 63 years, Darlene Stirling Murtha of Houston, TX; his children Pam (Mike) Mazor of Ann Arbor, MI and Glenn Murtha of Houston, TX; his grandsons Kevin (Brittany) Mazor of Chicago, IL and Bryan Mazor of Denver Colorado; sister June of Elizabeth Township, PA;  sister-in-law Esther of Keyser WV; brothers Ronald (Lita) of Bradenton, FL and James (Jackie) of Elizabeth Township, PA plus many nieces and nephews.

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Michael J. Shinavski

March 24, 2023 |

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Michael J. Shinavski, age 89, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran having served during the Korean War, he was a retired steelworker at US Steel National Tube in McKeesport and a former maintenance employee for the Elizabeth Forward School District. A member of Mary Mother of God Parish in White Oak, he liked hunting, fishing and the outdoors, and enjoyed going to the family camp in Tidioute. Born May 4, 1933 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Feltz) Shinavski and husband of the late Catherine A. (Pavol) Shinavski. He is survived by sons, Michael J. Shinavski of Elizabeth Twp. and Kenneth J. (Darla) Shinavski of Farmington; grandchildren, Katelyn, Eva, Laura and Julie; daughter-in-law, Lorraine Shinavski of South Park; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by son, David Shinavski. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, March 27, 2023 from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 10 AM at Corpus Christi Church in McKeesport with the Rev. Terry O'Connor officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Julia Dufalla

March 24, 2023 |

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Julia Dufalla, age 96 of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living of South Hills.  Born June 13, 1926 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Kolcun) Dufalla.  Julia was a medical secretary and Tech for Bell Telephone/Verizon for 45 years.  She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton  She is survived by nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents she was preceded by her brothers Andrew, John and Michael Dufalla; and her sisters Ann Turick, Mary Graban, Helen Solo, Irene Parish, and Margaret Dufalla.  Friends will be received from 10 AM to 11:30 AM Monday, March 27, 2023 with a Parastas service at 11:30 AM in the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home.  A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 12 PM Monday March 27, 2023 in Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, Clairton, with Father Ivan Mina as celebrant. Burial will follow in Ascension Cemetery, Clairton. Arrangements by A. J. Bekavac Funeral Home.  www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Bonnie Rae Streeter

March 23, 2023 |

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Bonnie Rae (Kruszka) Streeter, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Canterbury Place. She retired as an investment assistant for the Drug Enforcement Agency in San Diego, CA. Born January 16, 1945 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late William and Helen (Burda) Kruszka. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Streeter of The Villages, FL; and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Randy and Larry Kruszka. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Cynthia Dragosin

March 23, 2023 |

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Cynthia Ann (Coburn) Dragosin, age 72 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born July 24, 1950 in Connellsville, she was a daughter of the late James Patrick Coburn, Sr. and Bernadine Yvonne (Mascara) Coburn. She attended Mount Mercy Women's College and California State College of Pennsylvania with a major in biology. Cynthia was a natural IT expert; as well as a certified Sony video conferencing specialist, audio and video scriptwriter, software trainer and did video production. Her expertise with animation software landed her into performing the computerized pencil test for Tom Petty's video "Running Down A Dream" and so many more accomplishments in all of her fields. She currently worked in operations for I Can Distribution in Pittsburgh and was a contract administrating agent with Can Research Laboratories Inc. through Dragosin Production Works.  Cynthia actively participated in her Catholic parishes all of her life: choir and guitarist, 2nd grade/Holy Communion and CCD teacher at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Dunbar and St. Clare of Assissi Church Clairton. She was also a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, Clairton.

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Phyllis Turner

March 20, 2023 |

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Phyllis Irene Turner, age 95, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Jefferson Hills Manor. She was a former employee of Kmart in Pleasant Hills, the Lou Thayer store and Glos Automotive, and she enjoyed playing bingo. Born April 13, 1927 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Irene (McCorkle) Lynch and wife of the late James Dale Turner Sr. She is survived by sons, James Dale Turner Jr. of Elizabeth, Edward A. (Melissa) Turner of Addison and Thomas (Darla) Turner of Elizabeth; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Lynch of Ruffsdale; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Timothy L. Turner, and sister, Ruth Andrisko. Visitation, funeral service and burial were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.