May 03, 2021 |
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Lucille K. Teti, age 93 of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport. Born July 8, 1927 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Carmella (DiMonaco) Antonella and was also preceded in death by her husband Mario R. Teti, who passed away July 3, 2019; her son Robert J. Teti; her brothers Joseph, Arthur “Butch,” Pete, and Michael “Max” Antonella; and her sisters Rose Vezzani and Theresa Antonella. Lucille is survived by her daughters Donna (Nick) Puskar and Janet (Victor Pribanic) Teti, both of White Oak; her grandchildren Lori (Jerrod) Crosby, Kristen (Casey) Holtzman, and Douglas (Kellie) Puskar; her great-grandchildren Gianna, Isabella, and Tessa Crosby, Halle, Marlee, and Derek Holtzman, and Makenna and Nicholas Puskar; her sister Tina Smith of Trafford; and also many nieces and nephews.
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May 03, 2021 |
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James R. Stricklin, age 83, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. He retired from the payroll department at U.S. Steel, South Side, and was a former school bus driver for the Elizabeth Forward School District. An Army veteran, he was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church, in Elizabeth Twp., and a lifetime social member of Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co. Born February 11, 1938 in Wheeling, WV, he was a son of the late Harry and Roberta (Thomas) Stricklin and husband of the late Bernadette Ann (Chasko) Stricklin. He is survived by daughters, Renee (Robert L.) Gillie of West Newton, Dana Stricklin of Elizabeth and Jill (Ronald) Orosz of Baton Rouge, LA; son, James M. (Lisa) Stricklin of Plum; grandchildren, Dr. Brandon (Theresa), Zachary, Garrett, Aaron, Jacob (Cassandra), Benjamin, Nicholas and Gabrielle; great-grandchildren, Alexander, Claire, Willow and Raylee; brother, Harry Stricklin of Elizabeth Twp.; sister-in-law, Patricia (Duane) Coulson of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces and nephews.
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May 03, 2021 |
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Daniel Patrick Miller, age 75 of McKeesport, passed away at home on Friday, April 30, 2021. Born February 26, 1946 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Patrick C. and Alberta (McClure) Miller. A retired steelworker at US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport who also was a co-owner of Mr. Chips Cafe in the Pittsburgh Courthouse and served as a pit crew member for Chip Ganassi's Formula 4 racing team. He was also a US Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War, a member and past commander of the American Legion Post # 577 of McKeesport, a scuba diver, and avid Steelers fan. Daniel is survived by his sisters Kathleen (Ray) Takacs of North Huntingdon and Patricia (Chuck) Evans of Broken Arrow, OK, his brothers Ken (Patricia) Miller of Lisbon, OH and Thomas (Susan) Miller of Maumee, OH, and also nieces and nephews.
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May 01, 2021 |
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Mildred K. (Werner) Arico, age 98, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was a self-taught seamstress who made her last quilt at age 98 on January 21, 2021. Born September 27, 1922 in Elizabeth Twp., she was a daughter of the late William Sr. and Grace (Gephart) Werner and wife of the late Nick F. Arico. She is survived by sons, Dan (Sue) Arico of Fairfax, VA, Rob (Jan) Arico of Elizabeth Twp. and Nick (Denise) Arico Jr. of Elizabeth Twp.; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Mike Fetchen of Elizabeth Twp.; daughter-in-law, Teena (John) Arico of Elizabeth Twp.; sister, Madeline Lyons of South Huntington Twp.; brother, Jim (Nancy) Werner of Altoona; sister-in-law, Soonie Werner of Minneapolis, MN; also nieces and nephews.
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April 28, 2021 |
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Gerard E. Price, age 79 of White Oak, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. Born September 7, 1941 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Michael and Victoria McCarthy and the adoptive son of the late Helen and Mathis Price. A graduate of both Carrick High School and the University of Pittsburgh, Gerard served three tours of duty during the Vietnam War in the US Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant, followed by service with both the US Army and US Air Force. He also graduated from both the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and FBI Academy in Quantico, VA and retired as a detective with the University of Pittsburgh Police Force. Gerard was a member of the Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge # 221, Franklin/St. John's/Trinity as well. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Farmer) Price, his son Bryan (fiancee Melissa Horn) McCarthy of Versailles, and grandson Michael McCarthy.
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April 25, 2021 |
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Robert "Robbie" J. Nystrom, age 55 of Clairton, passed away at home on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Born July 7, 1965 in McKeesport, he is the son of Robert L. Nystrom of Elizabeth Twp. and Lucille (Scalise) Herndon (Gary Moore) of Clairton. A member of the former St. Paulinas Church in Wilson, Robbie was a graduate of Thiel College with a bachelors degree in business administration and psychology and worked at Kaufmann's, Highmark, and most recently Schumann Center. In his spare time, he was an avid sports fan and athlete, playing baseball for his alma maters Serra Catholic and Thiel and later in the Daily News League and independent minor league ball in Niagara Falls. Later in life, he umpired and coached for both Clairton and Ringgold Schools and CCAC. He loved his Pittsburgh sports teams, always wearing #21 in honor of Roberto Clemente. Robbie was also a member of the CFU Lodge #248 of Clairton (their baseball and basketball tournaments were his favorite weekends of the year), the WAC in Wilson, and the Sons of Columbus, Santa Maria Council in Clairton. He joins his wife, the late Gina (Giordano) Nystrom, who passed away in 2002. Robbie is survived by his children Robbie C. (Kasey Seibert) Nystrom of Elizabeth, Nicole (Ruben Morales) Nystrom of Lawrence, NJ, and Angela (Taylor Thomas) Nystrom of West Mifflin; his grandchildren Marley and Delaney; sister Alexis (Robert "Bobbo") Trubiani of Donora; his niece and goddaughter Kennedy Trubiani; his nephew Robert Trubiani; his stepfather Kenneth Barna of Clairton; and his puppy Sage. His grandchildren, nieces, nephew, and dog were his world.
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April 24, 2021 |
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Edgar Leo George, age 89 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Hempfield Manor Nursing Home, Greensburg. Born May 17, 1931 in Pitcairn, he was a son of the late Arthur and Catherine (Bost) George. A US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, Edgar retired as the sales manager at Hillview Motors in Greensburg. He was also a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael's Church, in Elizabeth Twp., it's Usher's Club where he served as a past-president, and the VFW of McKeesport, #8430. Besides his parents, Edgar was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Irene (Golick) George, who passed away March 28, 2020, and his siblings: Eugene George, Ruth Lattimore, Alice Waltz, Marian Hines, and Rita Schmidt.
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April 22, 2021 |
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Emma M. (Losteter) Poorman, age 84 of Spring Hill, FL and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Bayfront Health Center, Spring Hill. Born February 26, 1937 in West Mifflin, she was a daughter of the late Lester and Loretta (Andrews) Losteter. A former member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church in West Mifflin, Emma worked as a deli manager at Publix in Florida and formerly of the Cash and Carry, and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #316 of Clairton. Besides his parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clair A. Poorman who passed away November 8, 1997. Emma is survived by her daughters Cheryl Smeal-Bush and Tracey (Dennis) Jenkins, both of Mulberry, FL; her son Scott (Melony) Poorman of Spring Hill, FL; her grandchildren Jennifer Parish, Stephanie LaForest, Jonathan Stockdill, Kevin and Katie Jenkins, Amanda Reid, and Colin Poorman; and her eight grandchildren.
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April 20, 2021 |
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Jason Wilson LaFrankie, age 49 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Monday, April 19, 2021. Born September 29, 1971 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Betty Jane "Janie" (Wilson) LaFrankie of Jefferson Hills and the late Robert Francis LaFrankie. A member of St. Thomas a Becket Church, Jason is survived, besides his mother, by his sons Cooper William LaFrankie and Maddox Robert LaFrankie, both of Jefferson Hills, and their mother Toni (Malley) LaFrankie; his brothers R. Keith LaFrankie of Breckenridge, CO and Bradley Stephen (Ellen) LaFrankie of Easton, MD; his aunt Jacqueline (the late George) Taylor of Buffalo, NY; his nephews and niece Wyatt, Nash, and Hattie LaFrankie of Breckenridge, CO; his cousins Ingrid (Ben) Vinci of Denver, CO and Ian (Anna) Taylor of Aspen, CO; and his best buddies Sam and Leo Vinci.
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April 19, 2021 |
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Genevieve "Genny" E. Hoover, age 91, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a member of The Church in Sutersville. Born October 25, 1929 in Dysart, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Adeline (Lee) Ammerman and wife of the Donald D. Hoover. She is survived by daughter, Lois (Ralph) Brown of White Oak; sons, Donald M. (Madalen) Hoover of Pittsburgh and Charles Hoover of Bon Aqua, TN; grandchildren, Katie (Paul) Diamant, Abby Hoover, Donny (Peggy Sue) Hoover, Joshua (Jessika) Brown, Jeff (Alex) Hoover and Jesse Hoover; great-grandchildren, Brenden, JJ. Nathan, Hudson, Veva, Hunter, Bryce and Lochlan; sister, Marian LeGrande of Cresson; beloved dog, Mickey; also, nieces and nephews.
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April 17, 2021 |
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Gene Abernathy, age 81, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Grandview Estates. He was a retired office clerk at Hercules in West Elizabeth and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth where he was the organist for the past 41 years. Gene always looked forward to and enjoyed luncheons with his close group of friends. Born July 15, 1939 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late John and Mabel (McCorkle) Abernathy. He is survived by nephews, a niece and close friends.
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April 16, 2021 |
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Eleanor Rose Zang, age 80 of Monroeville and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Forbes Hospital. Born August 10, 1940 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Kovacs) Pfefferkorn. A 1962 graduate of Duquesne University with a bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry, Eleanor retired as a lab technician for the UPMC Hospital System. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, Elizabeth Twp, and was an accomplished knitter, even knitting voluntarily for the homeless. In her spare time, she also loved to read, golf, watch NASCAR and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, and was a great animal lover. Besides her parents, Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband Raymond John Zang, who passed away August 13, 1982, and her siblings Irene Maley and Andrew Pfefferkorn. She is survived by her children Mary (Rocco) Vadala of Brookfield, OH, Amie (Kevin) Finney of Mt. Vernon, Raymond G. (Kasey) Zang of White Oak, and Damien Zang of Elizabeth Twp.; her grandchildren Kaden, Austin, Kenadie, and Avarie Finney and Zavier and Ragan Zang; and also nieces and nephews.
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April 12, 2021 |
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Ronald William Martin, age 70, of Versailles passed away on April 8, 2021 at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 23, 1951 he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Cooley) Martin. He worked as a collection specialist at Bank of America and PNC Bank and was a member of the Lions Club in Versailles. Ronald is survived by his wife Frances C. (Thomas) Martin; son Michael (Stacy) Martin of Plum; daughter Julie Martin of Versailles; grandchildren Ryan and Austin; twin brother Donald (Debbie) Martin of McKeesport; brother Garry (Jean) Martin of Baldwin; and several nieces and nephews.
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April 10, 2021 |
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Raymond C. Zecchini, age 83, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home. He was a retired fitter for People's Gas Co. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. and an Army veteran during the Cold War, serving with the 33rd Tank Battalion 3rd Armored Division. He enjoyed golfing and all animals. Born October 10, 1937 in Frank, he was a son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Marks) Zecchini. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marlene P. (Pomycala) Zecchini; stepmother, Mary Simco Zecchini of Munhall; stepsiblings, Debbie (Dave) Taylor of Munhall and Al (Cathy) Simco of North Huntingdon; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation and services were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
April 09, 2021 |
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Lisa M. Tedrow, age 59, of West Newton, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a bus driver for the Belle Vernon School District. Born April 11, 1961 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of Marian (Minda) Gallo of Clairton and the late Sonny Gallo.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by daughter, Jamie Williams of Uniontown; son, Brad (Jocelyn) Yurkovich of Vail, AZ; grandchildren, Anna, Owen, Hailey, Eliza and Morgan; sister, Donna Bergman of Franklin Park; brother, Adam (Saundra) Gallo of Wickhaven; stepmother, Vicki Gallo of Webster; companion, Charlie Balko of West Newton; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
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