Rudolph C. Sallinger
July 25, 2022 |
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Albert J. Siler, Jr.
July 25, 2022 |
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Albert J. Siler, Jr., age 93 of West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born August 30, 1928, he was a son of the late Albert J. Siler, Sr. and Ellen V. (McGowan) Siler. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin, Albert worked at US Steel's Homestead Works, was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of the AARP Chapter #1612 in Clairton. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Suzanne (Harrigan) Siler; his sons Daniel (Nadine) Siler of Claridge and David (Maryann) Siler of St. John's, FL; his daughters Linda (James) Wolfe of Moon Twp., Karen (Thomas) Welfer of Robinson Twp., and Kristin (John) Selnekovic of Robinson Twp.; his six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; his sisters and brothers, Rose M. (James) Sedley of Mt. Lebanon, James (Sylvia) Siler of West Mifflin, Margaret (Stephen) Koget of Monongahela, Rita Katherine (Gerard) McElhinny of Pleasant Hills, Regina (Nicholas) Botti of West Mifflin, Theresa Ann Tatrai of Bethel Park; his sister-in-law Marian Siler; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his siblings Josephine Maloy, Elizabeth Cekala, Vincent Siler, Agnes Pasky, Francis Siler, and Patrick Siler.
Judy M. Johnson
July 22, 2022 |
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Judy M. Johnson, age 57, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. She was a former employee for Headstart in Elizabeth. She was a former member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., a member of the Daughters of the America Revolution, a former seamstress, and a friend to anyone she met. Born November 4, 1964 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Robert F. Barrett Sr. and the late Patricia (Hurlbut) Barrett. She is survived by her husband of nine years, Scott A. Johnson; children, Joe (Rachael) Jenkins of Detroit, MI and Jessica Jenkins of Elizabeth; stepchildren, Kevin Johnson of Forward Twp. and Kerisa (Jim) Lewis of Forward Twp.; grandchildren, Dan, Don and Jordan; step-grandchildren, Jaelynn, Teagan and Jimmy; canine companion, Hunter; sibllings, Patty Lou (Bruce) Knabenschuh of Elizabeth, Nancy Schwer of Munhall, Bobby (Linda) Barrett of Forward Twp., Karen (Lawrence) Bennett of Forward Twp. and Kenny (Joyce) Barrett of Bethel Park; sister-in-law, Sandy Barrett of Jefferson Hills; brother-in-law, Rob Johnson of Elizabeth; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
John F. Kwiecinski
July 20, 2022 |
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David Glenn Householder
July 20, 2022 |
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James L. Barlow
July 18, 2022 |
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James L. Barlow, age 73, of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Countryside Skilled Nursing. A Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a retired electrical engineer for Capintec Inc. in Pittsburgh. He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church where he enjoyed volunteering. Born June 11, 1949 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late William and Mary (Openshaw) Barlow. He is survived by his sister, Sarah Barlow Kennedy of Grove City; sister-in-law, Betsy Barlow of Addison; also, nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Nancy Barlow, and brother, John Barlow. A Memorial Service will take place Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 3 PM at Elizabeth Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Jack R. Booth
July 16, 2022 |
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Jack R. Booth, age 73, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2022 at home. Born January 29, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Audrey (McWhirter) Booth. He retired as a P&E Repairman at U.S. Steel Clairton Works.
Sr. Lucille Toth, SDR
July 15, 2022 |
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Sr. Lucille Toth, SDR, age 96, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 in the Divine Redeemer Motherhouse, Elizabeth Twp. Born November 23, 1925 in Cleveland, OH, she was a daughter of the late Emery and Margaret (Szinai) Toth. Sr. Lucille received her BS in Education from St. John College and also an associate's degree in business administration from Robert Morris University. She worked as a teacher, in the business office at the Divine Redeemer Memorial Hospital in St. Paul, MN, and as treasurer for the Villa St. Teresa in Darby. In her spare time, Sr. Lucille enjoyed reading, watching "Jeopardy" and "Little House on the Prarie," comic strips in the newspaper, and had a lovely singing voice. 
Freida G. Burchell
July 12, 2022 |
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Frieda G. Burchell, age 97 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Born November 17, 1924 in Braddock, she was a daughter of the late Ralph E. and Estell (Brickley) Kitchen and wife of the late Elmer I. Burchell. A member of Prayer Time Cathedral in White Oak, Frieda is survived by her son James R. Burchell of North Versailles; her daughter Gail E. Sanutelli of Belleville, MI; her six grandchildren; her twenty-four great-grandchildren; her four great-great-grandchildren; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son Larry D. Burchell and her siblings, Darrell, Doyle, Malcolm, Wilbur and Ralph Kitchen, Dorothy Beattie, Eileen J. Diamond and Zetta J. Freeman.
Daryl R. Lewis
July 11, 2022 |
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Daryl R. Lewis, age 50 of Dravosburg and formerly of Clairton, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH. Born June 16, 1972 in Pittsburgh, he is the son of Frank Lewis of Titusville, Pamela (Kim) Eggleston of Monongahela, and step-son of Wilbert (Connie) Harrison of Liberty Boro.
Daryl was a truck driver for Walshak Trucking of Pittsburgh. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Tanya Parsons Lewis; his children Amanda (Steven) Mullen of Poinciana, FL, Tyler Lewis of Monongahela, Matthew and Olivia Lewis of McKeesport, Aaron Mathews of Ambridge, Kally Sloan and Tevin George of Clairton, Dakota Sloan, Sakia, Shyann, Jallelle, and Lillian Lewis, Skylor Bennett, and Serenity and Mikael Lewis of Dravosburg; his three grandchildren; his brothers Frank Lewis, Jr., T.J. Nestor, Chris Nestor, and Richard (Missy) Lewis; his sisters Shawna, Danielle, Laura, Emma, Missy; and also nieces and nephews.
Barbara E. Bower
July 10, 2022 |
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Barbara E. (Hartlein) Bower, age 79, of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She retired from the laundry department at McKeesport Hospital and she enjoyed spending time with her family. Born July 18, 1942 in Jefferson Hills, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Edna (Harr) Hartlein and wife of the late Gary Z. "BG" Bower. Barbara is survived by her children, Michael (Cindee) Clinton of Clairton, Michele (David) Bendel of Elizabeth, and Denise (Michael) Studvick of Elizabeth Twp.; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua, Samantha, Adam, Chad and Amanda; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Tuttle of Confluence and Judy (Spigs) Pasquerell of Jefferson Hills; family friend Wayne; also, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Elizabeth Magiske
July 05, 2022 |
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Marilyn M. Benack
July 05, 2022 |
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Marilyn M. (Roucroft) Benack, age 92, of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. Born July 8, 1929 in Belle Vernon, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Phyllis (Atkinson) Roucroft. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Guido "Guy" Benack, who passed away on February 3, 2014. She is survived by her sons Guy F. "Boots" (Denise) Benack of Clairton, Scott T. (Debra) Benack of Elizabeth, and daughters, Lori L. Benack of Clairton, Lynda L. Manko of Jefferson Hills; her grandchildren Jason (Noreen) Lohr, Nicole (Paul) Lowers, Scott (Angela) Benack, Jr., Kristy (Rick) Wilson, Tim Benack, Lexi (Bryan) Sacunas, Steven Fortunato, and Amanda Manko; her great grandchildren; her sister Ursula Svac of Jefferson Hills; and nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother Frank Roucroft.
John L. Ruhl
June 29, 2022 |
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John L. Ruhl, age 97 of West Mifflin and formerly of the Wilson section of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. Born September 7, 1924 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Edwin C. and Martha C. (Frietsch) Ruhl. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin, John worked for 38 years at US Steel, Clairton Works in the batteries, the hearth department, in plant protection, and finally going to plant safety. He was also a member of a barber shop quartet in McKeesport, the Holy Spirit Parish choir, and a former member of the US Steelworkers Union and Plant Protection Local. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, the late Helen P. (Dolansky) Ruhl, who passed away February 14, 2020, and his siblings Gloria Allerton and Phillip and Paul Ruhl. He is survived by his children Mary Martha (Joseph) Yakubsin of Moon Twp., Patricia L. (Bill) Thomas of Valencia, John Ruhl, Jr. of California, and James A. (Donna) Ruhl of Liberty Borough; his twelve grandchildren J.R. (Grace) Yakubsin, Mary Beth (Lance) Baniecki, Matthew (Mary) Yakubsin, John (Kristen) Yakubsin, Karen (Dave) Harden, Mark (Mandy) Yakubsin, Jennifer Goldman, Bill (Jennifer) Thomas, Patti (Randy) Gomola, Alexandra (Tyler) Ellwood, Nicki (Dylan Papson) Ruhl, and Julianna Ruhl; his fifteen great-grandchildren; his sister Martha Mathews of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews.
Edward R. Cherepko Sr.
June 27, 2022 |
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