June 03, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph K. Fossi, 68, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday June 2, 2017. He was born January 11, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Adam and Ann Tedesco Fossi. Joseph was a Co-owner of Fossi and Zowacki Roofing and was a member of the Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Association. He was a US Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action there. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pamela Riley Fossi, son, Adam J. (Sabrina) Fossi of Squirrel Hill, daughter, Kelley A. (Richard Tarolli) Fossi of Houston, sister, Carole (Karl) Bergquist of Rocky River, OH, grandchildren, Audrey and Enzo Fossi, nieces and nephews.
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June 02, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
After a couragous battle with leukemia, George Anthony Konchak, 69, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday May 30, 2017 in McKeesport Hospital with his family by his side. He was born July 26, 1947 in Braddock and was the son of the late George A. and Wanda Ostrowski Konchak. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and was a retired Financial Analysis for Westinghouse. George served in the Air Force National Guard from 1967 to 1977. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, caregiver and best friend, Mary Louise Cabon Konchak, daughter, Tina Marie (Eric) Davis of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Magdaline and Nora Davis, brother, John Konchak of North Braddock, sister, Patricia Kranack of Munhall, brother-in-law, Robert(Laura) Cabon, sister-in-law Dolores (Donald) Campbell, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Michael Kranack. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday June 2 at St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township. The Rev. Thomas Wagner, officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 02, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert J. Bishop, 48, of California, formerly of Port Vue, died Tuesday May 30, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 8, 1968 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Frederick R. and Rosemary Hays Bishop. Robert was the Manager of Build-A-Bear Workshop in South Hills Village . He is survived by his sisters, Linda (Joseph) Smola of Irwin, Lisa (Thomas) Will of North Versailles, and Lori (Gary) Katko of North Huntingdon, friend, Lyonel Weld of California, nieces, Stephanie (Jim) Smola, Alyson (Matt) Smola, Elizabeth (Thomas) Will, nephews, Benjamin (Belinda) Katko, and Nicholas (fiancée, Katherine) Katko, great-niece, Emily Hanson and great-nephew, Henry Katko. Friends are welcome Friday June 2 from 3-8:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday June 3, at 10:00 am, with The Rev. Sandra Marsh-McClain, officiating. Interment will follow in the Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Emsworth, PA 15202. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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White Oak, Pennsylvania 15131
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Funeral Service
Saturday, June 03, 2017
Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
1638 Lincoln Way
White Oak, Pennsylvania 15131
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May 30, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
George F. Mancz, 84, of Boston, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday May 27, 2017 at home. He was born October 22, 1932 in Darlington, and was the son of the late George and Mary Schimpf Mancz. He was the husband of the late Shirley M. Forster Mancz who died October 19, 2011. They were married for 59 years. George was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works and was a member of the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association and the Renzie Seniors. He is survived by his sons, Robert (Linda) Mancz of Liberty Borough and Michael (Susan) Mancz of Penn Trafford, daughter, Barbara (Raymond Reitz) Wilson of Greenock, grandchildren, Dianne (Mark) Suckfiel, Eric Mancz, Shane Reitz, Zachary Mancz and Jacob Mancz, great-grandchildren, twins, Evie and MJ Suckfiel, and nieces and nephews.
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May 26, 2017 |
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William "Billy" Robert Bickerton, 35, of Calverton, New York and Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of McKeesport, died Wednesday May 24, 2017. He was born January 27, 1982 in McKeesport. Billy was a chef at Stoneybrook University and was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan. He was also an organ donor. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Lori (Sutton) Newman Jr., of Spring Hill, FL, sisters, Jennifer Bickerton, Michelle (fiancée, Jason) Newman, and Nicole (fiancée, Blake) Newman of Spring Hill, FL, aunts, Lisa Newman of Chino, CA, Stacy (Jeff) Roolf of Denver, CO, a niece, Adrianna Viccione of Spring Hill, FL, grandparents, Michael (Janie) Newman, Sr., of McMurry, and Marlene (John) Newman of Dravosburg, his father, William Bickerton and grandparents, William and Phylis Bickerton of Finleyville, and many cousins and friends.
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May 26, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mercedes Jane Gibbons, 95, of White Oak, died Thursday May 25, 2017. She was born May 31, 1921 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Hornyk) Billy. She was the wife of the late John J. (Bus) Gibbons, founder of the Gibbons Real Estate Agency, who died June 7, 1985. Mercedes graduated from McKeesport High school in 1938 and served on all the reunion committees. After graduating from Robert Morris University, she worked as the secretary to the Metallurgist at U.S. Steel until getting married. She was a faithful member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in McKeesport and was a former choir and council member and president of the W.E.L.C.A.
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May 24, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary “Marie” Sladics died peacefully on May 21, 2017 at the age of 96 in High Point, NC. Born to the late Nicholas and Anna Vrabel in Benscreek, PA, Marie grew up with six brothers. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Sladics. Marie is survived by her daughter Sara Dalton and her husband John of Archdale, NC; her son Louis Sladics and his wife Jackie of Westerville, OH; her daughter Mara Stephan of McKeesport; and by her brother Fred Vrabel and his wife Elaine of Portage, PA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Monica, Lisa, Tara, Lora, Kevin, Jared, and Jena; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
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May 20, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Brian Keith Markwood, 40 of White Oak, died unexpectedly at home on Friday May 19, 2017. He was born March 2, 1977 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Linda Markwood who died November 20, 2001. Brian was a self employed Contractor and was "Markwood Strong". He is survived by his companion, Melissa "Missy" Spinosi and her children, Brennan and Alyssa, sisters, Juliette Marie (David) Och of Pittsburgh and Emily Jean Williams of North Versailles, grandmother, Marion Markwood of Elizabeth Township, aunts, Nancy (Eric) Ludwick of Greenock, Susan Markwood of Elizabeth, Kathy (John) Popovich of Venetia, and Denise (Terry) Julian of Clairton nieces, nephews and many cousins.
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May 19, 2017 |
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Joseph Michael Corazzelli, 86, of White Oak, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at home. He was born October 4, 1930 in New London, CT, and was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Corazzelli. Joseph was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in White Oak and was also a member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701 and the Knights of Columbus (4th Degree). He was a retired Machinist and General Foreman for General Dynamics and was also a former Instructor for Machinists at CCAC South Campus. He is survived by his wife, Marlene A. Runge Corazzelli, children, Katherine (Edward) Kokoszka, James E. (Annette) Silverman and Beth Ann (James) Leonaitis of CT, and Donna (William) Hopkins of NC, 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
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May 15, 2017 |
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Jane L. Holstine Robison, 87 formerly of Greenock, died Sunday May 14, 2017. She was born March 28, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Milton and Nancy Pollock Holstine. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Robison, Jr., who died April 3, 2001. Jane was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. She was also a member of the Elizabeth Township Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution- Queen Aliquippa Chapter, Daughters of American Colonist- David McKee Chapter, Daughters of Colonial Wars, and Huguenots. She is survived by daughters, Nancy Lee (Rev. Hal) Dangel of Mount Vernon, Barbara Lynn Robison of Mineral, VA, Cheryl Louise (Don) Attinger of Irwin, Martha Jane (John) Leighty of Irmo, SC, and Sandra Jo (Dennis) DeBruler of Fort Myers, FL, brother, Robert (Elaine) Holstine of White Oak, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 3 nieces.
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May 14, 2017 |
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Anna Mae "Bubba" Fecik, 87 of McKeesport, died Saturday May 13, 2017. She was born May 22, 1929 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Boziecevic Rupcic. Anna Mae was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak where she in the church choir in the 1980's and early 1990's. She was a retired clerk for Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds and had worked there for 19 years. She previously worked for Thorofare for 25 years. Bubba enjoyed Tamburitza and Croatian Music and loved to collect cookbooks and recipes. She also made excellent strudel. She was a hard worker and worked till she was 75 years old. She was a mom and gramma and loved her family very much. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mary Ann "Mimi" Fecik of White Oak, grandchildren, Steven C. Fecik, Erin Wallace, Valerie Lynn Khaskin, Boris Khaskin, and Katelynn Fecik, and great-grandchildren, Giovanna, Fiona, Boris, Penelope and Caleb Lee.
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May 10, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rose Marie Steele, 74, of Port Vue, died Tuesday May 9, 2017. She was born July 14, 1942 in Lincoln Borough and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ann Pavlik Ross. She was the wife of the late Roy O. Steele. She is survived by daughters, Tina (Robert) Burgman and Lisa A. (Tom Boehm) Steele of Port Vue, sons, Roy (Maria) Steele of Christy Park and Frank (Sherry) Steele of Lincoln Borough, sister Jean Ross Blosser of Christy Park, grandchildren, Kayla, Jeff, Richelle, Heather, Jason, Chelsea, and Amber, great-grandchildren, Bryson, Kadence, Jayden, and Adalyn, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Ross and brothers, John, Dominic, Frank and Charles Ross. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
May 07, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Louise Ann "LuAnn" Cochenour, 63, of Elizabeth Township, passed away suddenly on Friday May 5, 2017. She was born September 22, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Phillip Barth of Greenbackville, VA, and Elinor Gala Morris formerly of Jefferson Hills. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 43 years, Carl F. Cochenour, daughters, Julianne (Kevin) Slogick of Crafton and Lauren (Joe) Cochenour of Cincinnati, OH, sister, Elaine (Michael) Prodan of Flushing, OH, her grandchildren whom she adored, John and Brooks Slogick, and many nieces and nephews.
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May 07, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
John C. "Jack" Serena, 86, of West Mifflin, died Friday May 5, 2017. He was born June 9, 1930 in Homestead and was the son of the late Lawrence L. and Agnes Shaughnessy Serena. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in West Mifflin and was the church organist and CCD teacher there for many years. He was a volunteer for The Intersection, Meals on Wheels, Auberle Home, and Habitat for Humanity. He was retired from Consol Energy and was a US Navy Veteran. He was also a licensed pilot. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Schulte Serena, son, Thomas (Vilma) Serena of Bethesda, MD, daughters, Maribeth (Eric) Bastian of Glen Allen, VA, and Jane (Steven) Cannata of Stephenson, VA, grandchildren, Brianna, Nicholas, Ryan, Amanda, Kaelynn, Parker, Kendall, Michael and Joseph, great-grandson, Oliver, nieces and nephews.
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May 05, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Wilma Dawn Mains, 84, of Elizabeth Twp. passed peacefully on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1932 in Boston, PA and was the daughter of the late William and Ethel McClean Biddle. Wilma was a loving, devoted, and selfless mother and grandmother who was adored by her family. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School. She was a retired clerk at the G.C. Murphy Co., Olympia Shopping Center. Wilma was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Buena Vista Fire Hall. She is survived by her husband George E. Mains, daughter, Diane (Mick) DeStefano of Elizabeth Twp., sons, Mike Mains of South Park Twp., Jeff (Cindy) Mains of Munhall and Jason (fiancé Sharon) Mains of Elizabeth Twp., grandchildren, Danielle (Jason) Laux, Michelle (Bryan) Vallerie, Erin (Steve) Ross, Michael (fiancé Claire) DeStefano, Michael Mains, Alexis Ryan, Jonathan Mains, Justin Mains, Jacob Mains and Joshua Mains, great grandchildren, Aidan, Tyler, Colton and Brielle, nieces and nephews.
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