Donald W. Crouch
May 06, 2022 |
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Verna A. Meyers
May 05, 2022 |
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Nancy L. Dworek
May 03, 2022 |
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Edward J. Steindl
April 28, 2022 |
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Florence M. Steindl
April 25, 2022 |
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Florence M. (Kazmierowski) Steindl, age 96, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Huntington Common in Kennebunk, Maine. She retired as a secretary for Wilson Baum Agency in McKeesport. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., where she was a rosary maker. She was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for many years as well as a longtime volunteer with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Born August 1, 1925 in Glassport, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Helen (Grzeczka) Kazmierowski and wife of 73 years to the late Edward J. Steindl. She is survived by daughter, Carol Gioia of Rostraver Twp.; sons, Donald E. Steindl of Watkinsville, GA and Andrew G. (Teresa) Steindl of Dayton, ME; grandchildren, Matthew (Katie) Steindl of Raleigh, NC, Bradley Steindl of Boalsburg, Gregory Steindl of Auburn, ME, Brian (Amy) Dinello of Rostraver Twp., Lisa (Luke) Leyh of Washington, DC and Angela (BJ) Schneider of Ashland, OH; great-grandchildren, Gabreale and Alexa Dinello, Jayson and Liam Schneider, David, Jordyn and Ryder Steindl; sister, Grace (Milo) Cubra of Albuquerque, NM; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Eric A. Steindl; grandsons, Erik and Ryan Steindl; and sisters, Theresa Zyra and Dolores Wayne. A memorial gathering will take place on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 3-7 PM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 9:30 AM in St. Michael's Church, Elizabeth Twp. with Rev. Thomas Wagner officiating. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH) Inurnment to follow at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joachim and Anne Parish, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037 or Elizabeth Twp. Meals on Wheels, 100 Timothy Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Allison Jo Shipley
April 23, 2022 |
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Allison Jo Shipley, age 56 of White Oak, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at home with her family by her side. It would be wrong to say that Allison lost her battle with breast cancer, because there was not one moment she stopped fighting. She courageously and gracefully accepted the challenges of her illness-with no complaints, just an unparalleled strength all her own.
Born on July 16, 1965, Allison was raised by her loving parents, Harry “Nick” and Christine (Bach) Manning. In childhood and adulthood, she was surrounded by their care, and the constant admiration and affection of her siblings. After graduating from Norwin High school in 1983, Allison studied commercial art at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh; however, when professional opportunities arose in larger cities, she chose not to pursue a career away from home. Motherhood brought her two sons, Nicholas and Dylan, and she devoted herself to her boys wholeheartedly.
In 1999, when Allison married her husband John, she found her true love and partner, and her sons found an incredible father. While Allison and John were beginning their life and building their home together, she worked at the City-County Building in Pittsburgh in the Division of Marriage Licenses, Orphans Court, the Register of Wills; and she was later employed at Continental Building Company in Homestead. Once Allison received her cancer diagnosis in 2008, she was able to stay at home where she managed her husband’s remodeling business.
Linda Lee Zagar
April 19, 2022 |
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Linda Lee (Bindrim) Zagar, age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. Born February 17, 1949 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Elmer L. and Gladys L. (Rowe) Bindrim. A retired nurse's aide and beautician at La Pensione Nursing Home in Clairton and member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Linda was also preceded in death by her husband Charles R. Zagar, who passed away October 13, 2013. She is survived by her sons James Grimmer of Irwin and Jason Grimmer of Indianapolis, IN; her grandchildren Madelyn, Olivia, and Jacob; her brother James (Pam) Bindrim of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews.
Ida M. Gouker
April 18, 2022 |
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Ida M. Gouker, age 74 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Riverside Care Center, McKeesport. Born December 7, 1947 in Bunola, she was a daughter of the late James and Florence "Flossy" (O'Hara) Smith. A retired dietary aide at Jefferson Hospital and a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Ida was a former member of the Lions Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling with her league, knitting and making baby blankets for showers, fishing, and hunting. She and her husband would be sure to care for place flowers on the graves of her relations, and her family will remember her as a loving and happy-go-lucky type who also happened to make amazing orange cookies. She is survived by her loving husband Regis Gouker, her daughter Ida "Crickett" (Allen) Householder if Cranberry Twp., her grandchildren Emma and Lachlan Householder, her niece Heather (Jason) Tawney, and her nephew Timothy O'Hara. Besides her parents, Ida was preceded in death by her brother Dr. John (Merrily) O'Hara and her nephew Robin O'Hara.
Adam Joseph Begandy
April 15, 2022 |
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Adam Joseph Begandy, age 42 of McKeesport passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born February 23, 1980 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph J. Begandy, Jr. and the late Wendy Jean Shields Senick. He worked as an office manager for Shop n’ Save in Olympia Shopping Center. Adam is survived by his wife of 8 years Jamie (Aducci) Begandy; children David, Haylee, Colton, and Christian Begandy; sister Suzanne Begandy of Richmond, VA; and godparents Ray and Kathleen Takacs of Irwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Sean M. Begandy.
Lydia (Benedetti) Ranalli
April 14, 2022 |
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Lydia D. (Benedetti) Ranalli, age 88 of Lancaster and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz, PA. Born June 5, 1933 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Gina (Tredechi) Benedetti. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Lydia was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; and, as a result, her most treasured jobs were cooking, baking, cleaning, and taking care of the children and grandchildren. She loved reading, playing cards, playing games with her children, working on crossword puzzles, laughing, and talking in Italian with her brother-in-law Joseph Ranalli whom she loved as a son. Most of all, she valued the time she spent with her husband, Daniel J. Ranalli, until his passing on February 13, 2005. Lydia lived most of her life in Clairton until moving to Lancaster in 2008. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers Albert and Elio Benedetti. Lydia is survived by her children Dennis (Mary) Ranalli of Hilton Head, SC, Debbie (Tom) Broskey of Lancaster, David (Francesca) Ranalli of Lancaster, Danny Ranalli of Jefferson Hills, and Diana (Robert) Kopriva of Lititz; her twelve grandchildren: Katie (Rob) Nicolotti, Lauren (Kris) Bauer, Christina Ranalli, Melanie (Ryan) Schmidt, Aimee (David) Hopkins, Frank (Molly) Ranalli, Kaylee and Jenna Broskey, Michael and Victoria Kopriva, and Jason and Cuyler Ranalli; her five great-grandchildren Leo, Nila, Will, Annie, and Gia; her sister Yolanda Ginanni of Clairton; and many nieces and nephews.
Annette L. Butsko
April 13, 2022 |
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Annette L. Butsko, age 81 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born June 15, 1940 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Ceryak) LaValle. A self-employed beautician, Annette was a member of both Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge #248, both of Clairton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew P. Butsko, and her brothers Rudolph and James LaValle. Annette is survived by her son Brian A. (Marlo) Butsko of Clairton; her grandchildren Brandon, Brady, and Briq Butsko; her siblings Lucille (the late Dom) Nero and Dennis LaValle, both of Clairton; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jack A. Payne Sr.
April 12, 2022 |
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Jack A. Payne Sr., age 57, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley. He was the founder and owner of JP Concrete and was an extremely hard worker. Born October 10, 1964 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George A. and Marion (Ammon) Payne.
He is survived by his fiance, Debbie Gumbel of Monongahela; daughters, Sheree Payne of Buena Vista, Forever Trich, Mary Way of Elizabeth Twp. and Samantha (Kenny) Antonelli of Elizabeth; son, Jack A. (Rachel Duval) Payne Jr. of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Michael Curran, Alivia Fanala, Avery Hansen and Eli Jory; sisters, Kathy Williams of West Elizabeth, Robin (Woody) Main of Elizabeth and Kelly Starr of Elizabeth; brothers, Georgie Payne and Danny Starr of Bloomington, IN; "nephew" Walt Larkin of Elizabeth; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 2 PM until the time of service at 8 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Marilyn Fisher officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
William H. Simms
April 11, 2022 |
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William H. Simms, age 73 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 27, 1949 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Emerson G. and Grace M. (Herbst) Simms.
A retiree from US Steel Clairton Works and a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church, William loved to fish in his spare time and was an avid and loyal sports fan to the Steelers and even the Pirates. He is survived by his daughter Pamela (Brian) Kirlin of Winchester, VA; his grandsons Joshua and Justin Kirlin; his siblings Sandy (the late Tom) Pastore of Port Vue, Tom (Debbie) Simms of Creekside, and Debbie (Lou) Bucko of Clairton; and also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
William R. Godfrey
April 11, 2022 |
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William R. Godfrey, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Grandview Estates. An Army veteran serving during the Korean War, he was a retired electrician manager for US Steel National Tube in McKeesport and was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born May 19, 1932 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Russell and Frances (Lockovic) Godfrey and husband of the late Ruth Ann (Hill) Godfrey. He is survived by children, Billie Jo (Robert) Kettering of Elizabeth Borough, Jeffrey (Donna) Godfrey of Palm Coast, FL and Kelly (Greg) Godfrey of Elizabeth Twp; grandchildren, Amy Kettering Brawdy, Todd Kettering, Jeffrey Godfrey, Amber Godfrey, Hunter Humenik and Lucas Schmondiuk; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by brother, Francis Godfrey, and his second wife, Janet (Miller) Godfrey. Visitation and service were private. Burial is in Round Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
Lillian Sydoriak
April 11, 2022 |
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Lillian Sydoriak, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born August 15, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Miodrag and Agnes (Ludwig) Ivanovich. Lillian was a member of Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Baldwin and the former St. Mary's Serbian Orthodox Church in Clairton. She also worked in the former DiCesare's Shoe Store in Clairton. Besides her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Sydoriak, who passed away March 24, 2003, and her sisters Ellen Perch and Marion Zombek. She is survived by her daughter Lillian Tintor, with whom she resided, and also her nieces and nephews.
