January 03, 2022 |
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John S. Shiner, Jr., age 75 of Liberty Borough, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Born May 27, 1946 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John Shiner, Sr. and Juliana Marie (Jezdauskas) Shiner. A retired mechanic for Siemens/Westinghouse - Waltz Mill in Madison, John was a Veteran of the US Army. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anita L. (Scapellato) Shiner, who passed away August 23, 2002. He is survived by his sister Adela Shiner of Lake Worth Beach, FL; his stepsons Thomas (Desiree) Moore of Jefferson Hills and Christopher Moore of North Versailles; his grandchildren Katrina Exton, Caleb Moore, Jack and Abby Krysinski, and Amanda and Tyler Henderson; and his great-grandchild Perri Henderson.
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January 03, 2022 |
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Patrick John Skrinjorich, age 37, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was a laborer and an avid Steeler fan. Born January 3, 1984 in McKeesport, he was a son of Rebecca Ann Skrinjorich of Clairton and the late James V. McNeil. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, PJ Skrinjorich at home; sisters, Erin Skrinjorich at home, Emily McNeil of Elizabeth and Nicole McNeil; maternal grandmother, Dolores Skrinjorich of Jefferson Hills; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 1 PM until the time of Blessing at 3 PM with Deacon Victor Satter officiating. Offer condolences at
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January 03, 2022 |
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Helen E. DeCicco, age 96 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in ProMedica Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Whitehall. Born July 23, 1925 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Josephine (Gennari) Cola. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Helen worked at area supermarkets, such as Foodland, Whitey's, Marraccini's, and Spagnolas and loved being out working with the public there. She enjoyed playing pinochle with her sister and dear friends, visiting the casino, watching football and rooting on the Steelers, and attending dances around the area with her husband at places like the local VFWs and the Swedish Singing Society in McKeesport. Helen was also a member of the Thursday Night Duck Pin league in Glassport, but most of all, she relished being with her family, especially her dear great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late Louis DeCicco, who passed away May 15, 1995, and her sisters: Eva Stoffiere, Nancy Kohan, and Jean Ferrari. Helen is survived by her daughter Lisa (David) Teolis of Elizabeth Twp.; her grandchildren Marisa (Nicholas) Costanzo of Jefferson Hills and Carmen (Stephanie) Teolis of McCandless; her great-grandchildren Adrianna and Juliet Costanzo and Luca, Dante, and Alexander Teolis; her sister Louise Mallozzi of Elizabeth Twp.; and also nieces and nephews.
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December 31, 2021 |
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Helen M. (Suslo) Urbanovich, age 98, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at The Residence at Hilltop. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born October 24, 1923 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late George and Anna (Vasil) Suslo and wife of the late Stanley A. Urbanovich. She is survived by daughter, Marlene (Robert) Suchy of Forward Twp.; son, Joseph (Marilou) Urbanovich of Jupiter, FL; grandchildren, Fr. Maximus "Brent" (Susianne) Urbanowicz, Beth Ann (Michael) Camp, Sara (Brian) Steimer, Julie (Jason) Milnes, Robb Urbanovich and Shelley (Eric) Gibson; great-grandchildren, Bianca, Natasha, Roman, Sophia, Abigail, Hannah and Trey; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Stanley R. Urbanovich; sisters, Anna Sekeres, Mary Jenco and Margaret Suslo; and brothers, John Kohut and George Suslo. A private visitation and service was held in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Friday, December 31, 2021 with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Private interment in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, 1 North Linden Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 30, 2021 |
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Janet A. Zewe, age 62, of South Fayette Twp., formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at home. She loved animals, especially her dog, Schmackey. Born August 12, 1959 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Dolores E. (Lazar) Zewe of Elizabeth Twp. and the late James D. Zewe. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sisters, Diane (Larry) Sebbens of Bethel Park and Jennifer (Tony) Hutskow of Elizabeth Twp.; brother, James T. (Connie) Zewe of Elizabeth Twp.; nieces, Nanette (Gary) DeSanzo, Lexi Hutskow, Jamie (Shane) Mudron, Carly (Dustin) Wyne and Cassi Goucher; and nephews, Luke and Jake Sebbens. A private visitation and service was held in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Thursday, December 30, 2021, with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Private interment in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 27, 2021 |
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Frank Steven Magdic, age 68 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. Born March 4, 1953 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Emil S. and Margaret A. (Osika) Magdic. Frank worked as a laborer in pipe manufacturing. He was an accomplished guitarist and played in the bands "Lucy Blue" and "Sudden Grace". He is survived by his sister Diane (Carl) Licht of Monongahela; brother Jeffrey Magdic of Liberty Boro; children Alissa, Allison, Aaron and Adam (Melissa) Magdic; and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements for Frank are private at the request of his family and in the charge of the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, Versailles.
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December 20, 2021 |
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Arlene McAllister, age 75 of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 in UPMC Montefiore Hospital. Born May 25, 1946 in McKeesport, George and Margaret (Dertich) Hancharik. Arlene formerly lived in New York where she was a dispatcher for Yellow Frieght and a member of the Sweet Adelines singing group. She also worked as a clerk for Keys Wholesale in McKeesport, attended Christy Park United Methodist Church, and was an avid cat lover and rescuer. She is survived by her siblings Marjory Rost and Janice Marie Page, both of McKeesport, and George (Carol) Hancharik of Elizabeth Twp. and also nieces and nephews.
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December 19, 2021 |
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Josephine G. (Urbanovich) Conte, age 94, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital with her family at her side. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. She attended the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and was a member of the school's Seniors Club. She loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and enjoyed sewing, baking, and keeping a clean home. Born August 8, 1927 in Elizabeth Twp., she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Mary (Maciakowska) Urbanovich, and wife of the late Anthony H. Conte Jr. She is survived by daughter, Nora (Keith) Kelley; son, Anthony (Renee) Conte III; grandchildren, Natalie, Michele (Christopher) and Brian (Lauren); great-grandchildren, Haylee, Austin, Irelyn, Gwendolyn and Harrison; sister, Mary "Virginia" Davis; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Julia Guzanick, Stanley Urbanovich, Anna Hynok and Helen Liberto. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 11 AM until the time of blessing at 1 PM with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, 300 East Swissvale Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Offer condolences at
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December 19, 2021 |
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Michael M. Phillips, age 90 of Floreffe and formerly of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Born October 19, 1931 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John and Suzanne (Praschak) Phillips. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War and a retired steelworker for US Steel, Michael was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church, Clairton. He is survived by his brother John (Barbara) Phillips of Alta Loma, CA and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his siblings Helen and Mary Sedor, Elizabeth "Betty" Montgomery, Susan Paul, Margaret Hunnell, and George and Charles Phillips.
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December 18, 2021 |
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Adeline Bodnar, age 100 of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Born November 25, 1921 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Julio and Frances (Garcia) Gimiliano. Adeline was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, the Italian Club, the Women's Guild of Ascension Church, and also volunteered and cooked for Meals on Wheels in Clairton. Adeline was preceded in death by her husband, the late Paul Bodnar Sr. who died 4/3/1999; her sons Dennis Bodner and Paul Bodner, Jr.; her daughter-in-law-Francine Bodner; her brothers Peter, Sam, John, and Daniel Gimliano and Joseph Levat; and her sisters Nancy Yacavace and Genevieve DelVecchio. Adeline is survived by her son Anthony (Teresa) Bodner of Orlando, FL; grandchildren Denise, Danielle, Jeffrey, and James; great-grandchildren Elena, Jack, Brandon, Nicholas, Gabrielle, and Jackson; and also many nieces and nephews.
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December 16, 2021 |
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Anna L. (Maslowski) Jobes, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at home. A member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., she was a hairdresser and former employee of Hills in West Mifflin and a former bank teller at Great American in Elizabeth Twp. and Clairton. She was one of Western Pennsylvania’s top 10 Pin women bowlers in her younger days. She loved baking and cooking and the family could not wait to eat her cold dough cookies and nut rolls at Christmastime. She loved to cross stitch for her Blue Ribbon quilts she would win at the Bedford Fall Foliage Festival and had a real passion for fishing at their camp at Shawnee State Park in Bedford County. Born September 2, 1943 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Puskavich) Maslowski. She is survived by her husband, Ronald E. Odorcich, and daughter, Holly (David) Hasak of Elizabeth Twp. A Memorial Gathering will take place in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, from 11 AM until the time of blessing service at 1 PM in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner and the Rev. R. Paul Walter officiating. A procession and inurnment will follow to Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Pinnacle Palliative Care, 2605 Nickolson Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 or Debbie’s Angels in Whitehall. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 16, 2021 |
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Miriam (Karstunen) Zalewski, age 98, of McMurray, formerly of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at UPMC Mercy. She retired after 19 years as office manager for Stanley Tire in Elizabeth and was a former member of the Palisades Dance Group. Born October 6, 1923 in New Castle, she was a daughter of the late Hjalmar and Aino (Krook) Karstunen and wife of the late Chester W. Zalewski. She is survived by children, Chester J. Zalewski of McMurray, Carmela (Robert) Yuhas of West Newton, David Zalewski of Washington and Anita Cindrich of Elizabeth Twp.; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, William T. Zalewski; grandson, Gage Blanish; great-great-granddaughter, Lillian Conley; sister, Norma Estok; and companion, Lee Stanley. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, December 19, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. William K. Little officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford Street, Boys Town, NE 68010. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 15, 2021 |
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JoAnn (McCorkle) Sayre, age 89, of Washington, PA, formerly of Liberty Boro, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Paramount Senior Living in Peters Twp. She was a member of Liberty Presbyterian Church and a former member of Liberty Seniors. Born March 19, 1932 in Fayette City, she was a daughter of the late William E. and Helen (Hough) McCorkle and wife of the late Herbert W. Sayre. She is survived by sons, Jeffrey W. (Laura) Sayre of Washington, PA and Timothy B. Sayre of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren, Cassie (Adam) Betzler of Bethel Park and Corey W. Sayre of Sarasota, FL; great-grandchild, Kendall K. Betzler; brother, Boyd E. McCorkle of California; sister, Carol J. (Thomas) Williams of Forward Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dr. William K. Little officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 15, 2021 |
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Carole A. (Cochran) Paul, age 76, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at home. She loved family, her children and grandchildren. Born December 2, 1945 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late George E. and Catherine (Moritz) Cochran. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Carl S. Paul; daughter, Tracy (Jeff) Dettling of Derry; sons, Donald (Dawn) Paul of Rostraver Twp., Darren (Michelle) Paul of South Park and Kevin (Tina) Paul of North Huntingdon; nine grandchildren; sisters, Shirley (Emil) Wargo of Elizabeth Twp., Dianne (Duane) Halt of Liberty Boro and Sharyn Wilson of Bethel Park; brother, David (Kathy) Cochran of Liberty Boro; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Janice Macioce and Nancy Felicetty, and brother, Donald Cochran. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with her brother, David Cochran. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. The family has requested NO FLOWERS PLEASE. Offer condolences at
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December 15, 2021 |
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It is with great sadness that the family of George L Poljak, Port Vue, announces his passing on December 14, 2021 at the age of 92 after declining health. He was born April 23, 1929 in McKeesport, the son of Ivan and Antonia Poljak. He graduated from McKeesport Area High School and Penn Technical School. He then served in the Army during the Korean War. He retired from US Steel National Tube where he was an instrument repairman. These skills also allowed him to work for himself repairing televisions back when televisions had tubes. George was very proud of his Croatian heritage and you would often see him at various Croatian picnics, International Village and Kennywood chopping lamb or singing with the Penn Sembles Choral group. He was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church, The American Legion, volunteered with Port Vue Firemen, CFU, Young Men’s Social Club in Versailles Lodge 3 and Archer Hill Duckpin Bowling League. In addition, he was a member of Club Dobrator where he was the financial secretary and sometimes stood in for Santa at the children’s Christmas parties. George was known for his homemade smoked kolbassi and sauerkraut. The best around! He was a Jack of all trades. But his main hobby was woodworking where family and friends were all recipients of his art. George was a firm believer that you didn’t throw anything away before you tried to fix it! He knew a little bit of something about everything and used it to success while watching Jeopardy!
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