July 16, 2021 |
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Louise Gabauer, age 89, formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Norbert's Personal Care Home. A 1949 graduate of Clairton High School, she was a member of St. John the 23rd Parish, St. Francis of Assisi Church, and was a school crossing guard in Jefferson Hills. Born October 6, 1931 in Floreffe, she was a daughter of the late William and Theresia (Sommers) Rothbauer and wife of the late Charles R. Gabauer. She is survived by daughter, Jessica (John) Naspinski of Eighty Four; son, Gary (Sheila) Gabauer of Punta Gorda, FL; grandchildren, Gabriel (Isa) Naspinski and Marissa Esguerra; great-grandchild, Mateo Naspinski; also, nieces and nephews. Her family would like to thank Anova Hospice, and Oakleaf and Norbert personal care homes for their excellent care.
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July 16, 2021 |
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Timothy W. Stockdill, age 64, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired electrician with IBEW Local 5. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, a social member of the Elizabeth Fire Hall and a former member of the Elizabeth Moose.
Born April 24, 1957 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy (McKenna) Stockdill. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen A. (Olasin) Stockdill; son, Timothy R. (Lisa) Stockdill of Belle Vernon; daughters, Melissa (William) Ruhl of Elizabeth and Jennifer (Matthew) Lewis of Elizabeth Twp.; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Aubrie, Jacob, Skyler, Ava and Alivia; sisters, Esther (Doug) Coy of Cynthiana, KY, Dorothy (Steve) Whitmer of Elizabeth, Rebecca DeAngelis of Clairton and Rachael (Richard) Emery of Dawson; brother, Robert Stockdill of Meridian, MS; also, nieces and nephews.
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July 14, 2021 |
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Mary Rose (Gumina) Crawford, age 94, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Grandview Estates. Born November 11, 1926 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Sara (Giganti) Gumina. She worked for G.C. Murphy Company and Menzie Dairy, both in McKeesport. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, the late John T. Crawford; and siblings Cosmo and Stella Jane Gumina. Mary is survived by her daughters Mary Jo (Mark) Cieslewicz of Greenock and Laura (Matthew) Blanc of Gig Harbor, WA; son John Crawford of McKinney, TX; grandchildren Matthew Cieslewicz and Sara (Stephen) Mooney; step-grandchildren Michael and Daniel Blanc; great-grandson Lucas Mooney; siblings Madeline Tedesco of Carrolton, TX, Fred (Lorraine) Gumina of Pittsburgh, and Felix (Glenda) Gumina of Crest Hill, IL; aunt Margaret Anselmo of White Oak; and nieces and nephews.
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July 10, 2021 |
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Erma (Zaken) Davis, age 93, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 at home. Born April 6, 1928 in Blaine Hill, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Hydro) Zaken and wife of the late Willard Davis. She is survived by a daughter, Diane (Bill) Ringbloom of Sutersville; granddaughter, Tracy Ringbloom of Sutersville; grandson, Bill (Cori) Ringbloom, Jr. of Baltimore, MD; great-grandson, Hayden; sister, Helen Kelly of Houston, TX; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Willard M. Davis. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
July 07, 2021 |
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Richard “Rick” C. Bean Jr., age 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Forward Twp. on Monday, July 5, 2021. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 38 years, Maureen (Pastor) Bean, who cherished him as her soulmate and was his loving caretaker at the time of his illness. He loved the hobbies they enjoyed together, including riding his Harley, traveling to their much-loved Dewey Beach, and attending as many summer music events as possible with a dance or two. He took great pride in the accomplishments and interests of his daughter Brittany and son Matt. He was both his wife’s and children’s quiet strength and champion.
Maureen’s passion for animal rescue quickly rubbed off on Rick and he could never turn down a long drive to add furry friends to the family, sometimes as big as a horse. Some of the greatest joys of his life were dancing to “My Girl” with his daughter at her wedding and helping his son turn his first home into the farm of his dreams.
He was employed by Famous Supply and Plotkin Brothers and was a swimming official for the PIAA and WPIAL for 25 years. Born May 12, 1955 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Richard C. Bean Sr. and Elizabeth (Brannigan) Bean.
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July 03, 2021 |
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Raymond John Sydeski, aka ‘Mr. Ray,’ ‘Legs,’ Sydeski, age 94, died in Naples, Florida on October 24th, 2019. He was born in Glassport Pa. on January 4, 1925, to the late Mary Bogush Sydeski and John Paul Sydeski. He was survived at the time of his death by his loving spouse of 74 years, Virginia (Gina) Malacki Sydeski, whom he met at the roller skating rink in Glassport, Pa. In addition, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Raymond J. Sydeski (Becky) who reside in Minnesota, and his three daughters and their spouses, Marilyn Sydeski Johns (Chris), Joanne Sydeski Gray (Walt), and Adell Sydeski Cotter (Tim), all of whom reside in Florida. His great loves were his grandchildren who survive him and include: Lora R. Johns, Gregory R. Johns, Matthew R. Sydeski and his spouse Amber, Jonathan C. Sydeski, Faith G. Cotter, and also the newest great granddaughter, Emma Sydeski. He is also survived by a sister, Gert Ormand and a brother Robert Sydeski, both from Glassport, Pa. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Rae, his brothers, Steven, Edwin, John and his sister Connie.
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July 03, 2021 |
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Virginia “Gina” (Malacki) Sydeski, age 94, died in Naples, Florida on May 29th, 2021. She was born in Clairton, Pa. on October 23, 1926, to the late Katherine Drwiega Malacki and Tomas Malacki. She is survived by her brother, Frank Malacki, and her four children, including daughters, Marilyn Johns (Christopher), Joanne Gray (Walt), Adell Cotter (Tim), all of whom reside in Florida, and her son, Raymond J. (Becky) of Minnesota. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Lora Johns, Gregory Johns, Matthew Sydeski (Amber) Jonathan Sydeski, Faith Cotter and great grandchild Emma Sydeski. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Rae, brother, Lou Malacki, and sisters, Helen Kristan, Josie Petrulak, Hazel Fasekas, and Sister Marilyn Malacki VSC.
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July 02, 2021 |
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Audrey A Mihalko, age 91 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 21, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Dora) Mayzel. Audrey was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, and the former St. Joseph's Parish, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector and was a member of St. Joseph's Women's Guild. She was also a former officer of Jednota (First Catholic Slovak Union) Branch #454, Sisters' Place in Clairton, a volunteer at Meals on Wheels, and a member of the Wilson Civic Center. In her spare time, Audrey enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint and was an excellent cook and baker. Most importantly though, she was an amazing Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and all-around woman and lady. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Michael F. Mihalko, Jr., who passed away July 28, 2007; her sons Michael W. Mihalko, who passed away August 9, 2007 and Ronald J. Mihalko, who passed away December 15, 2010; and her brothers Joseph, Armand, and Frank Mayzel. Audrey is survived by her daughter Carol A. (Robert) Mathews of Clairton; her son Mark F. (Cary) Mihalko of South Park; her daughter-in-law Cathy Mihalko; her grandchildren Kelly Mathews Perony, Misty Ward, Sarah Kurzeja, Steven Mihalko, Robert Mathews, Katelyn Mathews, Justin Martin, and Kevin Mathews; her thirteen great-grandchildren; her sisters Elsie (Naz) Rondinelli, Evelyn (Tony) Frataroli, and Anna Marie (Terry) Cevetan; her sisters-in-law Gloria (Sal) Barela and Barbara (Joseph) Mayzel; and also nieces and nephews.
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June 29, 2021 |
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Ronald G. Lovrich Sr., age 87, of Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran, he was self-employed at Rondell Coal Co. in Forward Twp. and was a workaholic until the day he died. Born May 6, 1934 in Monongahela, he was a son of the late Nickolas and Stella (Schuse) Lovric and husband of the late Loretta Jean (Rusnak) Lovrich. He is survived by children, Ronald G. (Tracy) Lovrich Jr. of Forward Twp., Rhonda (Kevin) Blazer of Forward Twp. and Laura (John) Beluschak of Fredricktown; and grandson, Nickolas Lovrich of Forward Twp. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by siblings, Mildred Isaac and Nicklas Lovrick. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive - C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, ATTENTION VOLUNTARY SERVICES; in memo line put In Memory of Ronald G. Lovrich Sr. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 22, 2021 |
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Jessica Anne Clymire, age 31, of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was a former nurses aide at The Palm's at O’Neil. Born October 27, 1989 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Patrick J. (Beth Courson) Clymire of Parker and Michele Clinton (David) Bendel of Elizabeth. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Adam, Makena and Graciee of Elizabeth Twp.; sister, Jennifer Clymire of Elizabeth Twp.; maternal grandmother, Barbara Bower of Clairton; nephews, Raymond "Kidd" Miller Jr., Jamie Miller and Chase Miller; stepsisters, Amanda and Karri Bendel; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation and service were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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June 22, 2021 |
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Mary E. Opfer, age 94, of Union Twp. passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kastan Uveges VFW Post 7632 in Blaine Hill and enjoyed playing bingo. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. Born August 28, 1926 in Elizabeth Twp., she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Bessie (Wilson) Werner and wife of the late Theodore C. Opfer. She is survived by daughter, Selina M. Jones of Finleyville; son, Albert T. Opfer of Ipswich, England; grandchildren, Jennifer (Tim Nagy) Jones of Elrama, C. Michael (Heather) Jones of Forward Twp. and Brandon Jones of Union Twp.; great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Allison and Harper; sister, Luella Shoemaker of Huntingdon; brother, Alvin Werner of Forward Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, John, Fredrick, Eugene, Willard and Wayne Werner. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel with Elder Melvin Brown officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 19, 2021 |
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Teri A. Dulac, age 60, of West Deer Township and formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in UPMC Passavant Hospital. She was a graduate of Slippery Rock University and a retired manager for Verizon in Pittsburgh. Born April 26, 1961 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Donald T. and Alberta (Barchie) Dulac. She was also preceded in death by her partner and best friend, Paul E. Bekavac and their beloved dog Annie. Teri is survived by her brothers, Don (Ele) Dulac of Franklin Park, Bob (Lori) Dulac of Hampton, Jim Dulac of McKeesport, and Gerry (Barb) Dulac of Robinson Twp.; nieces and nephews, Matt, Nick, Madeline, and Maggie Dulac; also, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends will be received in the Simons Funeral Home, 7720 Perry Highway, Ross Township, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 4 PM until the hour of service at 8 PM. Private burial in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. In honor of her mother Alberta, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Suite E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
June 18, 2021 |
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Derek Florenz, age 44, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at home. A graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, he was a window installer for 25 years for JLF Installation in Apollo, which he recently took over. Born May 2, 1977 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of J. Leslie (Donna) Florenz Sr. of Apollo and Linda Jackson (Phillip) Ciancio of White Oak. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Isabella Kreigline of Baldwin; brothers, J. Leslie (Heather) Florenz Jr. of Monongahela and Christopher (Nicole) Florenz of White Oak; stepbrothers, Donald (Kim) Boylstein of Leechburg, Phillip Ciancio of Moon Twp. and Chad Ciancio of Level Green; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 1-3 and 5 until the time of memorial service at 7:30 p.m. with Evangelist Robert Nicklow Jr. officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 17, 2021 |
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Joyce Anne (Ward) Mitro, age 79 of Conneaut Lake and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Hilton Head Regional Hospital in Hilton Head, SC. Born April 27, 1942 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas N. and Anna M. (Flynn) Ward. A 1960 graduate of Clairton High School and attendee of Robert Morris College, Joyce retired as a secretary for K&L Gates Law Firm in Pittsburgh. She was also a member of the American Legion Post #462 and on the Board of Directors for the V.F.D. #5, both of Conneaut Lake. Joyce is survived by her husband of 40 years Raymond M. Mitro; her children Raymond J. (Jacqueline) Mitro of Hilton Head, SC and Renee Beth (Daniel) Dye of Houston, TX; her grandchildren Sarah Beth and John Dye and Brittany Mitro; her brother Gerald (Linda) Ward of Clairton; sister-in-law Ida Ward of Clairton; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Thomas M, J. Donald (Joan), J. Regis, and George P. Ward.
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June 16, 2021 |
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Richard F. Bour, age 88, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at home. An Army veteran during the Korean War and a ham radio operator, he was a technician with Bush Radio, a retired avionics technician with Beckett Aviation in West Mifflin, and a retired superintendent at Davis Industries in Rostraver Twp. Born January 19, 1933 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Catherine (Gross) Bour. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley M. (Smith) Bour; daughters, Diane (Dean Sr.) Korber of West Newton, Robin (David) Wagner of Butler, Jacquline (Raymond) Sammartino of Erie and Linda (Patrick) Buono of Finleyville; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Dolores Betler of South Carolina and Mildred (John) Pearson of Florida; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter, Samantha Rossiter. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Larry Coltura officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Richard's name to a charity of one's choice. Offer condolences at
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