Mary Kisan
February 16, 2023 |
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Shirley M. Coulson
February 16, 2023 |
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Alex J. "Lucky" Roka
February 12, 2023 |
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Alex J. "Lucky" Roka, age 69 of Versailles, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born April 21, 1953 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Alex "Shunny" and Margaret (Derkas) Roka. A US Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War, Alex was a drummer, playing locally with the bands The Locomotives and the Austin Nichols Band and in the Philippines with the Mike Hanipoli Band. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, the late Christina Roka, who passed away in 2002. Alex is survived by his six children: Edward Roka of Glassport, Arjuna Roka of McKeesport, Laksmi (Matthew) Petrick of Sutersville, Shiva Roka of McKeesport, Chai Roka of Monroeville, and Krsnadasa (Beth) Roka of McKeesport; his nine grandchildren: Dante Petrick, Corey, Myah, Alana, Isabelle, Narayana, Ellora, and Tuika Roka, and Matt Petrick, Jr.; his sisters Linda (James) Sheedy and Lisa (James) Fleckenstein, both of Versailles; his brothers Charles "Buzz" (the late Michelle) and John Roka, both of Versailles; and also nieces and nephews.
Gilbert W. Fischer Sr.
February 10, 2023 |
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Janet M. Rethage
February 09, 2023 |
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Donna Vivian McHolme
February 08, 2023 |
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Patricia D. Fuller
February 07, 2023 |
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Patricia D. (Amore) Fuller, age 87, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired bookkeeper for T.F. Campbell Co. in Pittsburgh and a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church. Born May 25, 1935 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Elviro and Yolanda (Campea) Amore and wife of the late Harry Leroy "Peck" Fuller. She is survived by nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Harry Lee Fuller, and siblings, Margaret Donkin, Julia Amore, Angelina Peger, Louise Amore, Imogene McGregor, Sondra Minford, Donald Amore, Barbara Custer. Service and burial are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Enice (Dolfi) Iacoboni
February 06, 2023 |
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Enice (Dolfi) Iacoboni, age 95 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Born May 23, 1927 in Large, she was a daughter of the late William and Blanche (Bandini) Dolfi; loving wife of the late Donato "Dan" N. Iacoboni, who passed away on April 20, 1988; mother of Marianne Iacoboni of Jefferson Hills, Marcia (James) Ungerman of Trafford, Maureen (the late Louis) DeFabio of Plum, Linda (Charles) Hicks of Jefferson Hills, Lisa (Kenneth) Ricci of Indiana Twp., and the late Daniel Iacoboni; grandmother of Ryan (Jill) Hicks, Anthony DeFabio, James (Alanna) Ungerman, Jonathan (Olivia) Ungerman, Nina (Rob) Nungesser, Allison Hicks, Maria and Christina Ricci, and the late Louis D. DeFabio; greatgrandmother of Asher and Landon Hicks and Colin Nungesser; sister of the late Genevieve Castagna, William Dolfi, Eugene Dolfi, Blanche Stokes, and Raymond and Douglas Dolfi; and is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Harry Gilbert Williamson
February 06, 2023 |
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Harry Gilbert Williamson, age 94 Of Clairton, passed away at home with his family by his side. Born March 30, 1928 in North Vernon, IN, he was a son of the late Russell Harrison Williamson and Beulah E. (Myers) Williamson. A recipient of a master's degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University, Harry retired as an analytical chemist for US Steel - Clairton Works. He was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church, a member of the F & A M Omni Lodge # 582, a member and past patron of the Eastern Star Clairton Chapter #316, and the past president of the PASARD (Pittsburgh Area Square And Round Dancers) Federation.
Theodora Belfiglio
February 02, 2023 |
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Theodora Belfiglio, age 82 of Leechburg and formerly of Jefferson Borough, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Pleasant Ridge Personal Care Home, Leechburg. Born July 28, 1940 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Geneva (Smith) Belfiglio. Theodora worked for US Steel Irvin Works in the computer department for 30 years and was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Clairton. She is survived by her brother Alex (Lucie) Belfiglio of Pittsburgh and nieces Nicole and Dominique Belfiglio.
Anna C. Leibold
February 02, 2023 |
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Anna C. Leibold, age 97 of Port Vue, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at UPMC Mercy. Born March 14, 1925 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Coyle) Leibold. Anna was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Eugene’s Church in Liberty Boro. Anna was loved by all - especially her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her nieces and nephews Marlene (Joe) Catalina, Wayne (Shirley) Snyder, Albert (Carol) Leibold, Deborah (Herbert) Corletti, Diane (Michael) Frazier, and John (Candace) Leibold; and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her eight siblings, Joseph, James, Regis, and Albert Leibold, Marcella Snyder, Alice Albine, Margaret Moore, and Mary Louise Leibold.
William G. DeVault
January 31, 2023 |
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Eugene D. Sherpata
January 31, 2023 |
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Eugene D. Sherpata, 82, of Clairton, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Belle Vernon. Born June 19, 1940, he was the son of the late John and Sophie (Wozniak) Sharpeta. After graduating from Clairton High School in 1957, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Upon completion of his service, he became an employee of the U.S. Postal Service for the next 50 years. He loved western and war movies but most of all couldn’t wait to watch the Steelers play. He spent countless hours building computers or playing video games. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his family, whether it was a home project, cutting the grass, or just sitting outside talking and enjoying the weather.
Annetta P. "Tetta" (Lynch) Stracelsky Hall
January 30, 2023 |
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Annetta P. “Tetta” (Lynch) Stracelsky Hall, arrived on a snowy January 14th in 1927, and departed this earth on Saturday, January 28, 2023. She was 96 years old. Her last residence was at Redstone Highlands Senior Community, North Huntingdon, where she was an original member and lived out her long-time passion of crocheting baby blankets and passing out peppermint patties. Originally from Walker Heights, Elizabeth, she was the daughter of the late James Daniel and Elizabeth M. (Goldstrohm) Lynch. After being widowed twice, Tetta lived her first married life with the late (Big) Paul A. Stracelsky in Forward Twp. for 43 years and had one daughter, Lisa (George) Bowers that gave her two grandchildren, Mark & Amy, that she loved and enjoyed watching grow. They all enjoyed many years of antique cars and travels with others from Mon Valley Region (AACA) and the Three-River's Region (Model A Restorer's Club). Also, a second marriage to the late Kirk E. Hall of Rostraver, Belle Vernon and Redstone Highlands, for 18 years. They enjoyed the outings they could go on to the Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown and wherever the car took them next. While in Elizabeth High School, class of 1944, Tetta's first job was to learn to be a switchboard operator in Highland Park, Pittsburgh. Once graduated and working closer to home, she went on to be a switchboard operator at Ruben's Furniture in McKeesport, and then on to their accounts receivable department. After a brief time of also being a switchboard operator in Elizabeth, she then devoted 10 years in the office of Morrow's Jewelers, McKeesport, until 1959. Overlapping jobs and a new baby for 3 years, she was then founding, developing and office managing the family-run business of Paul Stracelsky Oil Products where she retired at the age of 75. She served and was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp.
Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Travis
January 28, 2023 |
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Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (Reynolds) Travis, age 81, of West Newton, formerly of Grove City, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She was a retired salesclerk for Oneida in Grove City and a loving foster parent. She enjoyed traveling to Lancaster, doing puzzles, sewing, camping, and family history. She loved talking to people and made friends quickly. Born August 29, 1941, in Grove City, she was a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Gregg) Reynolds and wife of the late David Travis. She is survived by a daughter, Beth (Jim Hackney) Travis of Fraser, MI; sons, Robert (Carol) Frazier of Elizabeth Twp. and John Frazier; grandsons, James (Ivy McClatchey) of St. Clair Shores, MI, David Hackney of Fraser, MI and Christopher Hackney of Ann Arbor, MI; great-grandson, Gennady Hackney; also, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Reynolds. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8PM. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 10 AM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Matt Fricker officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Cemetery, Harrisville. Memorial contributions may be made to Grove City Community Library, 125 W. Main Street, Grove City, PA 16127. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
