May 16, 2022 |
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Patrick J. McLaughlin, age 70 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born December 15, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Charles and Ann (Stinson) McLaughlin. Patrick attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas and worked at the Supervalue warehouse in New Stanton. Patrick was one of a kind, loved by many, and he will be so missed.
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May 16, 2022 |
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Francis J. "Buddy" Sita, age 88 of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born May 10, 1934 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Joseph and Barbara (Sanyi) Sita. Buddy worked as a Metallurgical Technical Specialist at Bettis Atomic Power Labs in West Mifflin, attended Beulah Park United Methodist Church in McKeesport, was a member of the White Oak American Legion, and was heavily involved with the Boy Scouts of America for over fifty years.
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May 11, 2022 |
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Mary Elizabeth "Dolly" (Conn) DiFransico, age 77, of West Newton, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. She retired as a secretary for Rockwell International in California. She enjoyed gardening, travel, animals, and her grandchildren. Mary was an original, she lived her life her way and we will miss her. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Born March 13, 1945 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Filo) Conn. She is survived by her daughters, Laura Polyviou and her husband Tony of Allendale, NJ, and Andrea Neider and her husband Russ of Reading; grandchildren, Robert Barthold, Corey Barthold and Ava Neider; sisters, Carol Smith of Upper St. Clair and Maxine Kostrzewa of Shaler Twp.; close friend, James Story of Clairton; also, one niece, two nephews and many cousins. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to In Care of Cats, Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
May 09, 2022 |
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Norma C. (Wolfe) Werner, age 92, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at home. She was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp., the Daughters of the American Revolution, a charter member of Elizabeth Twp. Historical Society and Central Food Bank, a volunteer with Elizabeth Twp. Meals on Wheels, Blaine Hill VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and a former member of the Central Civic Association which became Central Volunteer Fire Department. She helped organize the bicentennial commemoration in McKeesport of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. She enjoyed craft shows and genealogy. Born September 1, 1929 in Elizabeth Twp., she was a daughter of the late Fredrick Anthony and Corrine F. (Howell) Wolfe and wife of the late Alfred Fredrick Werner Jr. She is survived by her sons, David (Pamela) Werner of Rostraver and Brian (Amy) Werner of Carrollton, OH; grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Julia and Michael; great-grandchildren, Ava, Alexandrea, Daxton and Terren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Aleda Arnold Menchyk officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Twp. Historical Society, 5811 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135 or the Central Food Pantry of Elizabeth Twp., PO Box 47, Buena Vista, PA 15018. Offer condolences at
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May 09, 2022 |
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Rita (Bowers) Lewis, age 88, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Rita was a stay-at-home, loving mother who encouraged her children to be strong and independent. She endured a very harsh life growing up, including having polio. Despite all her hardships during her lifetime, she was still able to make her home a loving one. Rita was a past member of First Presbyterian Church in Clairton and was also a member and deacon at the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth. Rita loved being involved in her church, as a cook for many years as well as a volunteer to decorate or collect for church functions and/or for charities. Born May 15, 1933 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Martin Elroy Bowers Sr. and the late Sarah Agnes (O’Leary) Bowers Lewis, and wife of 65 years to the late James R. Lewis. She is survived by her children, Aritha M. (Bryce) Lewis of Lafayette, LA, and Terry Edward (Annette) Lewis of Duncansville; daughter-in-law, Susie Lewis of California; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was proceeded in death by her son, James Richard Lewis; grandson, Bryce James Lewis; sister, Sarah Rose Kertis; and brothers, Martin Bowers Jr. and Sam Bowers. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 1:30 PM at Round Hill Cemetery Chapel, Elizabeth Twp., with Pastor Benjamin Schneider officiating. Interment will follow the service. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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May 06, 2022 |
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Donald W. "Donnie" Crouch, age 75, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Baldwin Health Center. He retired after 30 years as a crew lead at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. He was a former member of WACC in Wilson and enjoyed flea markets. Born November 27, 1946 in Washington, he was a son of the late Donald and Mary Katherine (Donnley) Crouch. He is survived by his companion, Margaret “Peggy” Jones of West Elizabeth; sons, Gregory (Jill) Crouch of Clairton and Brian (Dana) Crouch of Glassport; grandchildren, Gregory, Samantha, Anthony, Brianna, Angela and Alexis; great-grandson, Damien; also, cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 3-5 PM. Offer condolences at
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May 05, 2022 |
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Verna A. Meyers, age 84, of West Mifflin, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. She was the former proprietor of the family business, Meyers Tavern in Elizabeth. She enjoyed dancing, music, and watching wrestling. Born February 26, 1938 in Saxonburg, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Ehrmentrout) Danik and wife of the late Boyd C. Meyers. She is survived by daughter, Sonja (Darrell) Burroughs of West Mifflin; son, Joseph Danik of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Joseph Jr., Paul and Britt Danik, Darrell Burroughs Jr. and Donna James; many great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lavrich of Russellton; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Margaret Savka and Alan, Joseph Jr. and Lester Daanik. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolenes at
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May 03, 2022 |
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Nancy Dworek, beloved child of our heavenly father, has gone home to be with the Lord. She passed to her eternal life peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Her greatest accomplishment was the legacy of love she leaves behind. She was a kind and compassionate individual who showed her family what strength and perseverance looked like. She was a giving and generous person who always helped others in need. Nancy had a gift of making everyone around her feel welcomed, appreciated and loved. She had a sense of humor and a smile that would light up the room. Being around her was like being in the presence of sunshine. Nancy was an incredible woman who touched the lives of so many people around her. She will be deeply missed and will be remembered today and every day. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Lysle Williams, and Eve and Michael Francetic, and brother, Dennis Williams. She is survived by her loving children, Colleen Dworek, Cole (Jodi) Dworek and Paul Dworek; grandchildren, Ashley (Andy) Shinsky, Amber (Christopher) Haupt and Katie (Gavin) Sikorski; great-grandson, Andrew Shinsky; brother, Lylse (Pam) Williams; sister Gerrie Dreer; also, nieces and nephews, who will all miss her immensely. She is at peace now with her loved ones in heaven and will be watching over those she leaves behind. She will be interred at Round Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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April 28, 2022 |
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Edward J. Steindl, age 96, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. An Army veteran serving during World War II, he was a retired die maker for Fisher Body in West Mifflin. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. where he was a Rosary maker. Born May 29, 1925 in Elm Grove, he was a son of the late George and Madalyn (Horner) Steindl and husband of the late Florence M. (Kazmierowski) Steindl. He is survived by his 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, D.C. and Angela (BJ) Schneider of Ashland, OH; great-grandchildren, Gabreale and Alexa Dinello, Jayson and Liam Schneider, David, and Jordyn and Ryder Steindl; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by son, Eric A. Steindl, and grandsons, Erik Steindl and Ryan Steindl. A memorial gathering will take place on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 3-7 PM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth. A memorial mass will be 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) Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joachim and Anne Parish, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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