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February 18, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Donna M. Vasko, age 78 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Monday, February 14, 2022. Born December 8, 1943 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Barr) Holt. An unwaveringly dedicated mother and grandmother, he life was her family to whom she gave everything she had. They will love and miss her always.
February 17, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond Cassol, Jr., age 71 and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Born February 5, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Raymond "Red" and Elizabeth Ann (Uveges) Cassol. A 1969 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School where he was a multi-sport star, Raymond attended Temple University on a football scholarship and worked as an over-the-road trucker driver for Dandy Trucking in Warrendale. He is survived by his siblings Eunice (David) Gollings of Brentwood, Rose Marie Cassol of Monroeville, and Rex Cassol of Whitehall.
February 15, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald A. Jubak, age 82 of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born September 19, 1939 in Duquesne, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Chervaniak) Jubak. A retired steelworker at US Steel – Duquesne Works and a former member of the former Holy Trinity Church in Duquesne, Ronald was a driver for Access and enjoyed old movies and coin collecting. He is survived by his wife Donna A. (Tokosh) Jubak; his children Jeannie (Gordon) Mazzaresi of West Mifflin, Ronald (Tina) Jubak of South Carolina, Deborah (Joseph) Podolak, Veronica Jubak of Pittsburgh, and Randy Jubak of Duquesne; his ten grandchildren; his great-grandchild; his brother Philip Jubak of White Oak; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph and Jimmy Jubak.
February 15, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William N. "Pinky" Shoemaker Jr., age 64, of Sutersville, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at home. He retired as a heavy equipment mechanic for Stag Construction in Rostraver Twp. Pinky enjoyed cooking and loved to feed everyone. Born April 1, 1957 in Elizabeth Twp., he was a son of the late William "Pinky" Shoemaker Sr. and the late Oleda E. (Werner) Shoemaker. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Valerie Converso; sister, Gloria J. (Ron) Wylie of Elizabeth; brothers, John C. (Sonia) Shoemaker of Scottdale, Joe (Rebecca) Shoemaker of Clairton and Dean A. Shoemaker of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. No visitation or service are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh , PA 15205. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 14, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Fifty-four years ago God came to me (Yeah I know ME) and offered this proposition! He (God) wanted to know if I was a gambler, an adventurer, and a dreamer and would I be willing to take a chance on love! Me being all of 20 years old and as worldly as any kid from Swissvale in the ‘60s, I thought for a second and answered, “Sure, what da ya got?” Well, He (God) was willing to show me an Angel! A real live human Angel, and on this Earth!!! Then He (God) showed me this beautiful blonde-haired smart young woman who made me do a “Cliff Cleavon.” I was literally speechless when I first met this Lithuanian/Slovak beauty (I know, what’s Lithuanian? Read on!) There was also a kicker, included also a blonde-haired little kid that came with the deal! He (God) let me take the deal for a spin over the next two years to see how we all bonded (Actually I liked the kid more from the start because guys “do stuff” together and I had some skills that I could teach him.) So two years later I signed the deal by making Claudia my wife and Edward “our” son. Yeah, God is an okay guy! Let me tell you about my wife, my friend, my companion, my heartbeat that lasted 52 wild, wonderful, exciting, loving years of marriage. Claudia worked at USS Irvin Works for 33 years, achieving many levels of advancement and satisfaction. A strong Union worker who became chairman of the Grievance Committee that settled many disputes for workers and management alike. Through her many acquaintances, she helped many people find great jobs. She was an EMT that, along with her mother Izzy and sister Debbie, procured an ambulance for the borough of Port Vue. She was a worker that, along with her friend Jane, raised over $21,000 for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Always ready and willing to help anyone in need. A truly beautiful Earthling. She loved life, travel, family and friends, but now she is on a new adventure – one we were not ready for. Four years ago, Claudia had a stroke. She came back strong the first year and was well. But the second and third year, with the addition of Covid, did not help her to fully recover and she developed dementia. I say this because there are many names for this horrible debilitating disease collectively it’s as worse as cancer and should have more exposure in the mental health community to alert the public just how bad dementia takes your life. We tried every avenue to get her better but God said it’s time to come Home. Claudia is survived by her husband, Raymond; son, Edward; grandchildren, Sebastian and Imre Pollick; her brother, Ed Zidek; sister-in-law, Mary Pollick and her sons, nephews Andrew (his wife Francesca and their daughter, grand-niece Scarlett June Pollick) and Danny Pollick; brother-in-law, Ken Hromanik and niece Kristin Prezel, her husband Tim and great-niece Taylor and great-nephew Taron, and niece Kerri Parrott and husband Matthew and their children, great-niece Raen Debra and great-nephew Rhone. Now the Lithuanians, told ya! On Claudia’s mother’s side of the family are and were the Kaminski’s, which at one time over-populated Vandergrift, but now touch many parts of America. A loving bunch of Blue Bloods! All wonderful, happy, good people. And the Fouses, what a crew! Cousin Kathy Knoll, her son Father Brian Knoll, her sister Joann Reich and her husband Donald, son Gary and daughter Lisa, and cousin Celine Briggs and her children Jennifer and Jonathan. And many, many close friends too numerous to mention. God, we had quite a ride these past 54 years. But you know what, I’d welcome another 20 years more. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 21, 2022 at 10 AM at Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. with the Rev. Thomas Wagner officiating. Donations can be forwarded to Dementia, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s foundations. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 14, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
February 14, 2022 |
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February 09, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Roger Joseph Maceno, age 88 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Born June 27, 1933 in Braddock he was a son of the late Joseph and Helen (Powell) Maceno. Roger loved to talk to people, which he had the opportunity to do every day as a bus driver for Port Authority Transit for 36 years. Following his retirement from PAT in 1994, he took two weeks off and worked another 24 years for Massie Toyota and Day Toyota. He was a devoted dance and marching band parent to Tina during her school years and was a fixture at Payday’s Giant Eagle, which he used as a social hub. He was also a former member of the Lion’s Club. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and “Pop Pop.”
February 09, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Eugene R. Glos, age 60, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was a retired mechanic for Port Authority and also worked at his family’s business, One Stop Spot along Route 51 in Elizabeth. An Army veteran, he enjoyed fishing and working in his garage, which he referred to as Stella's, and spending time with his cat Spikets. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his entire family. Born June 16, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of Pearl C. (Hickman) Glos of Elizabeth and the late Ronald E. Glos. In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Heather (Wayne) Michaels of Lincoln Borough and Eugenia (Junior) Glos of Clairton; grandchildren, Mack, Tony and Shane; girlfriend, Lisa Knapp of White Oak; sisters, Sandra (Kenny) Lawver of Bronks Mills, NJ and Pamela Geiser of Elizabeth Twp.; friend of 49 years, Bruce Trumpie of Monongahela; also, nieces, nephews and cousins.
February 07, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jonathon M. Lewis, age 48, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at home. He was a gas service technician for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a member and EMT at Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company and a former member and chief at Glassport Fire Company #2. A hockey coach for Ringgold High School and Mon Valley Thunder, he loved hunting, fishing, and his grandsons. Born June 26, 1973 in Chicago, IL, he was a son of Sherry (David) Easton Sutton of Port Vue and the late Lawrence Lewis. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of eight years, Toni M. (Culley) Lewis; sons, Brendon (Emily Hodge) Lewis of New Eagle and Sean (Amber) Trasp of Travelers Rest, SC; daughter, Sara (Jesy) Littlejohn of Laurel, MD; grandsons, Graham Trasp and Tobias Littlejohn; sisters, LeAnne (Andrew) Papson of Glassport and Jennifer (Jay) Morabeto of Glassport; brother, Sonny (Nikki) Lewis of Lexington Park, MD; nephews, Dylan Papson, Steele and Dominic Lewis, and Dakotah and Connor Morabeto; also, aunts, uncles and cousins.
February 04, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
June (Carper) Magyar, age 72, of Floreffe, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at UPMC McKeesport. She retired as a receptionist for TST in Pleasant Hills. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, her daily cup of coffee, and was the most selfless person, always giving to others. Born July 5, 1949 in Wheeling, WV, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Alice (Grimm) Carper and wife of the late William E. Magyar. She is survived by her children, Adam Magyar of Elizabeth, Aubrey (Rudi) Sanutelli of Clairton and Andrew "Odie" (Donna) Magyar of Springdale; grandchildren, Aiden Sanutelli, Morgan Sanutelli, Lyla Jade Magyar, Meadow Sanutelli, Joscelyn McCarthy, Codie McCarthy and Addyson McCarthy; sisters, Marna Croyle of Clairton and Tawny Mooney of Tampa, FL; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother, Steven Carper. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to her family. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 03, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
February 03, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
David "Paul" Parker, age 61 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born December 15, 1960 in Bernice, LA, he was a son of the late Quentin Martell Parker and Vernell (West) Parker. A former district manager for Rail Loading Services of Cheyenne, WY, Paul will be remembered as a strong, God-fearing,faithful Baptist man who lived life to the fullest, always made people smile and laugh, and made an impression on everyone, and in every room, he came across. Most importantly, he was devoted to his family deeply, especially his grandchildren, and he loved them all with all of his heart.
February 02, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
February 01, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary (Lycett) Trail, age 78, of Lancaster, formerly of West Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Hospice and Community Care Center in Mount Joy. Born April 15, 1943 in Finleyville, she was a daughter of the late David and Alberta (Robinson) Lycett and wife of the late Orville L. Trail Sr. She is survived by daughters, Cathy (Greg) Nazelrod of Lancaster, Sheila (Wayne) Kitonis of Munhall, Donna (Doug) Spencer of Green Bay, VA and Mary Jo (Jeff) Kennedy of West Mifflin; son, Orville L. Trail Jr.; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Trail of Port Vue; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brother, David Lycett; grandson, Dallas Kennedy; and granddaughter, Stephanie Duff. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Thursday, February 3, 2022 from 11 AM until the time of service at 1 PM with the Rev. Christopher Duff officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
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