May 06, 2024 |
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Julianne Sprites, age 55 of Jefferson Hills, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Jefferson Hospital. Born July 10, 1968 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Joan (Batinich) Atkinson of Jefferson Hills and the late James Atkinson. A former warranty administrator for Bowser Automotive in Pleasant Hills, Julianne was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Thomas a Becket Church in Jefferson Hills. In her spare time, she loved to play bingo, travel, but most of all spend time with her family. Besides her mother, Julianne is survived by her husband of 24 years James Sprites, her children Olivia and Raymond Sprites, her sisters Mary Carol (Bob) Limegrover of Jefferson Hills and Patricia Atkinson of Trafford, her mother-in-law Charlotte "CeCi" (the late Raymond) Sprites of South Park, and also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her sisters Joan Mitchell and Beverly Cutshall.
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April 30, 2024 |
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Sarah (Stubbs) Evancho-Caulkett, age 56, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. and a former chef and paralegal. She was a graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic High School and Westmoreland County Community College. Born July 21, 1967 in Bremerton, WA, she was a daughter of Mary (Herroscheck) Stubbs of Latrobe and the late William Stubbs. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of six years, William Caulkett; daughter, Anna Evancho of Latrobe; son, R.J. Evancho of Latrobe; stepdaughters, Ashley Caulkett of Smithton, Andrea Caulkett of Herminie and Megan (Anthony) Pistelli of Fayette City; stepson, Zach (Alana) Caulkett of Elizabeth; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Jennifer (Joseph) Concannon of Pittsburgh; brother, Jonathan (Carrie) Stubbs of Latrobe; all of her fur babies; also, nieces and nephews. No visitation is planned. A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10 AM in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Action for Animals, PO Box 814, Latrobe, PA 15650. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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April 29, 2024 |
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Jeffrey W. Reynolds, age 64, of Perryopolis and formerly of West Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired self employed carpenter, civil war historian, and a muscle car enthusiast and mechanic. Born May 13, 1959 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James C. and Helen (Beitler) Reynolds. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Denise E. (Sickle) Reynolds; daughters, Lauren (Andrew Statters) Reynolds and Danielle Reynolds, both of Perryopolis; son, Robert Reynolds of Perryopolis; sister, Debra (Mitch McFadden) Reynolds of West Elizabeth; brother, James (Colleen) Reynolds of Forward Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce C. Reynolds. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 3 PM until the time of funeral service at 7 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
April 26, 2024 |
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Stephen C. Britten, age 82, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard, attaining the rank of LTJG. He retired as a computer analyst and worked with many companies worldwide. He also enjoyed reading. Born February 23, 1942 in Akron, Ohio, he was a son of the late Stanley H. and Jane (Hardcastle) Britten. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda (Grimes) Britten; sister, Joan Britten of Thornburg; and brother-in-law, Gregory (Trudy) Curry and their children, Dawn and Justin. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 10 AM until the time of service at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, PO Box 31998, Phoenix, AZ 85046-1998. Offer condolences at
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April 26, 2024 |
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Gary R. Balliard, age 73, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. A long-time member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., he retired after 45 years as a welder and pipefitter for Power Piping Co. He was a loving husband and an avid bike rider and loved bike riding with his wife on the GAP trail. Born January 28, 1951 in New Eagle, he was a son of the late Gilbert and Alice (Patterson) Balliard. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Deborah Frost-Balliard; sister, Juanita Balliard Carter; mother-in-law, Dolores Frost; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Cathy (Marvin) Gray, Susan (Bruce) Frost Benzo, Leonard Frost Jr., Lynn Frost, Stephen Frost, Nanette (John) Ragan and Lisa (Ray) Kotewicz; godson, Daniel Ragan; brother-in-law, Bob Price; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Kenneth Balliard and Kathy Price; father-in-law, Leonard Frost Sr., and brother-in-law, Harry Carter. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10 AM in St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at
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April 26, 2024 |
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Sherrie (Maumee) Feick, age 76, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Jefferson Hospital. A member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp., she enjoyed going to casinos and in her younger years enjoyed camping and fishing. Born August 28, 1947 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Dorothy (Krupp) Maumee. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James M. Feick; son, Martin (Amber) Feick of Henderson, NV; grandson, Cillian Feick of Henderson, NV; and loving cousins, Donna Lassige, Nancy DeLallo, Susan Ignelzi and George Maumee. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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April 24, 2024 |
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James H. Conaway, age 80, of West Newton, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at home. He retired as a self-employed freelance illustrator and was the former art director at the Pittsburgh Press. He was a former choir director at Glassport United Methodist Church and a former member of Vintage Tin of Western PA. He was a member of Pittsburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Rho Chi, Studebaker Drivers Club and the Upper Room group. Born August 21, 1943 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Claude and Elizabeth (Howard) Conaway and husband of the late Sheryl J. (Keefe) Conaway. He is survived by his daughters, Staci Conaway of Somerset and Melissa A. (Dennis) Turek of Sutersville; son, William Conaway of McKeesport; grandchildren, Brendan (Tara) Conaway, Jeff (Chantel) Thomas, Kaitlin (Karl) Thomas-Reese, Greg (Ashley) Thomas, Brad Thomas, Rayli Turek, Hunter Turek and Alexis Turek; great-grandchildren, Cecilia, Grace, Gabriel, Kyla, Leo, Morgan, Kyler, Aiden, Lyle and Connor; brother, Larry (Gayle) Conaway of Jacksonville, FL; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dennis Keefe officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bible Alliance Church, 1300 Mt. Pleasant Road, West Newton, PA 15089. Offer condolences at
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April 22, 2024 |
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Guy G. Tobin, age 74, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at home. A Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he worked at Heckinger in West Mifflin before moving to Southern Maryland were he retired as a teacher at Patuxent High School. Born August 21, 1949 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late John and Bellmae (Whipper) Tobin. He is survived by his former wife, Linda Tobin of Elizabeth; son, Nicholas (Tina) Tobin of Elizabeth; grandson, Luke Tobin of Elizabeth; step-grandchildren, Jason and Ashley Hoak; sisters, Carole (William) Beyer of McKinney, TX and Karen (Wally) Vogt of Bethel Park; cousin, Larry (Kathy) Capozzoli of McDonald; many special friends in Maryland; also, nieces and nephews. No visitation is planned. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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April 20, 2024 |
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Arlene Van Fossen, age 82, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. A member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish, she was a former clerk at K-Mart in Pleasant Hills and Hills Department Store in West Mifflin. Born May 22, 1941, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Harry E. and Stella M. (Cheskawich) Van Fossen. She is survived by her siblings, Nancy (the late Larry) Boal of Elizabeth, William (Maryanne) Van Fossen of Elizabeth Township and Dennis (Roslyn Bernosky) Van Fossen of Elizabeth; also, cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harry Van Fossen, Jr. and Ronald Van Fossen. No visitation is planned. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 10 AM in St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Private burial in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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April 19, 2024 |
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Virgie (Pezzoni) Vidil, age 91, of Hopkinton, MA, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family. She grew up in Union Township and was a graduate of the former Monongahela High School, where she was salutatorian of her graduating class. Virgie was a devoted leader of women's ministries for more than 30 years and held leadership roles for Come Together in Jesus' Name and both the Elizabeth and Monongahela chapters of Mary & Martha Joy Fellowship. She responded to many invitations to preach God’s Word to various churches and women's groups throughout the Monongahela Valley and worshipped as part of several area congregations over the years. She also was a founding board member of Beyond Survival Ministries, Inc. Born September 21, 1932, Virgie was the second of four daughters of the late George Emerson and Elizabeth Rose (Sepe) Pezzoni. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Richard A. "Rich" Vidil; children, Lori (Rev. James) Dries of Milton and Richard S. (Jeanne) Vidil of Hopkinton, MA; grandchildren, Hope and Matthew Vidil, Christopher (Sarah) Dries, Jennifer (Kevin) Monaghan, Rebekah Dries and Joshua Dries; great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Dries, Avery Dries and Ryann Monaghan; great-grandson, Bennett Monaghan; sisters, Dolores Petros of North Canton, Ohio, June (John) Garbutt of Irwin and Charlene Pezzoni of Monongahela; also, nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial gathering in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 6-8 PM. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10 AM at the Christian Center Church in Belle Vernon with Pastor Tom Harding of Full Gospel Assembly, Monongahela, officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will follow in Monongahela Valley Memorial Park, Donora. Offer condolences at
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April 19, 2024 |
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Mary Jane (Hodge) McCorkle, 97, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. Born October 23, 1926, in Smock, she was a daughter of the late David and Anna Mae (Kennedy) Hodge and loving wife of the late Robert A. McCorkle Sr. Mary Jane is survived by her children, Robert A. (Janice) McCorkle, Jr., of Liberty Borough, PA, David McCorkle of Somerset, PA, Douglas (Marlene) McCorkle of Warren, PA, Scott McCorkle of Dravosburg, PA, and Lani (Eric) Knabenschuh of Elizabeth Township, PA with whom she resided. Mary Jane was the loving grandmother of Robert (Stephanie) McCorkle, III of Liberty Borough, David McCorkle of Somerset, Amy (Amber) McCorkle-Williams of Jefferson Hills, Amanda (Rick) McCorkle of Conway, SC, Joshua (Jocelyn) McCorkle of Upper St. Clair, Vicki Sue McCorkle of Salt Lake City, UT, Elizabeth (Timothy) Liedl of Houston, PA, Emily Knabenschuh of Elizabeth Twp, and Jon (Cheryl) Knabenschuh of Vineyard, UT. Mary Jane was the loving great-grandmother of eighteen. She is also survived by her sister, Alice Bucy of Portage, IN and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by eight of her siblings, Anna Mae Core, Gwendolyn Hodge, Clyde Hodge, David Hodge, Jr., Margaret Schwarz, Ruth Smitley, Robert Hodge and John Hodge; daughter-in-law, Vilma McCorkle; and her granddaughter, Kelly Singleton. She was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton and attended The Church of God in Monongahela. Mary Jane is a past member of the Women of the Moose in Elizabeth and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary serving many years at Post 803, Clairton, prior to transferring membership to Kastan-Uveges Post 7632 in Elizabeth, supporting our Veterans for more than 75 years. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, April 22, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Burdett officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made, in Mary Jane’s name, to The Church of God, 531 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. Offer condolences at
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April 15, 2024 |
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Esther Jean (Nuttle) Pelcharsky, age 80, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at The Palms at O'Neil. She retired after more than 10 years as a buyer/controller for the Diocese of Pittsburgh and also worked as a manager for the lunch program at St. Michael School. She enjoyed gaming, playing Scrabble and Yahtzee, and trap shooting with her husband. Born September 4, 1943 in Portsmouth, NH, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Ella (Pinkham) Nuttle. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John P. Pelcharsky; daughter, Paula (Robert) Anderson of Marienville; son, Steve (Jamie) Pelcharsky of Elizabeth; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Ernie Nuttle of Somersworth, NH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, John "Butsy" Pelcharsky, and siblings, Betty Herman and Andrew Nuttle. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
April 15, 2024 |
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Edward "Eddy" Gibson, age 36, of West Elizabeth, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 13, 2024. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Eddy was a skilled auto collision technician and painter. He enjoyed motorcycles and spending time with his boys. Born October 15, 1987 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of Edward D. (Debra) Gibson of Jefferson Hills and the late Tais (Hutnik) Gibson. In addition to his father, he is survived by his sons, Cameron and Harvey Gibson; brother, Justin Gibson of Acme; sister, Carly Coleman of Burgettstown; girlfriend, Brittany Morrow; step-grandmothers, Sylvia Hutnik and Christine Gibson; dogs, Buster and Merle; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Joyce and Jay Link, Edward Gibson, Michael Hutnik and Rosemary Hutnik. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 3 PM until the time of service at 7 PM with the Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a local animal shelter of one's choice. Offer condolences at
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April 15, 2024 |
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Mary (Maple) VanFosson, age 88, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at home. She was a former member Elizabeth Wesleyan Church where she was a pianist. Born November 11, 1935 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (McKay) Maple and wife of the late William H. VanFosson. She is survived by daughter, Bonnie Jo VanFosson of Elizabeth; son, William C. "Butch" (Dorree Gedekoh) VanFosson of Elizabeth; grandchild, Troy (Barbra) VanFosson of Elizabeth Twp.; step-grandchild, Allison (Anthony) Hertzig of Boston; great-grandchildren, Memphis and Stephen VanFosson; step-great-grandchildren, Presley, Julian and Dax Hertzig; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. No visitation is planned. Private funeral service with Pastor Jeff Riker officiating and burial in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer concondolences at
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April 12, 2024 |
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Armand J. "Mundo" Pistilli Sr., age 78, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at home. A Navy veteran, he was a retired pipefitter for U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. He had a passion for golf, was an avid Steelers fan, and in his younger days enjoyed fishing and hunting. Born January 10, 1946 in Bentleyville, he was a son of the late Armand Pistilli. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cathy (Gephart) Pistilli of Harbinger, NC; children, Dawn (Chris) Mathews of Washington, Armand Pistilli Jr. of Bentleyville, Brian (Heather) Janicki of Harbinger, NC, Chris Pistilli of Glassport and Eric Pistilli of Elizabeth; and multiple grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, David, and his parents. No viewing or services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at
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