February 17, 2022 |
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Patricia Lorraine Williams, 84, of Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at home. She was born September 3, 1937 in Reynoldsville, PA and was the daughter of the late Carl Sheldon and Annabelle (Riggs)Vandervort. She was the wife of the late George Williams, Sr., who passed away in 1984. Patricia worked as a phlebotomist and also was a dessert designer for the Youghiogheny Country Club. She also enjoyed candle and craft making. Patricia is survived by daughter, Dawn Williams, sons, David Williams, and Dan Williams, 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
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February 16, 2022 |
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Timothy Mark Chiaverini, 56, of Liberty Borough, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born September 12, 1965 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James V. and Rose Marie (Casturo) Chiaverini. Tim was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Eugene Church in Liberty. He had worked for P & W Foreign Car Service in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife, Lesly A. (Gurowski) Chiaverini, daughter, Kimberly A. (Michael) Denne and son, Timothy James (Jessica Marie) Chiaverini of Liberty, grandchildren, Jordyn Chiaverini, James Denne and Emery Chiaverini, brother, James (Marcia) Chiaverini, Jr., of Anderson, SC, sister, Darlene (Tim) Erkel of Tumtum, WA, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Chiaverini who passed away January 1975.
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February 13, 2022 |
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Harry Roy Crownover, 82, of Forward Township, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at his home that he designed and built. He was born March 29, 1939 in Jefferson Township and was the son of the late Ralph Melvin and Helen Ida (Blumenstein) Crownover. Harry was a Machinist and Jack of All Trades. He was retired from WHEMCO Steel Casting and had previously worked for US Steel Irvin Works, Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and Tuscaloosa Steel. He was a avid motorcycle rider and was highly artistically creative and loved wood working.
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February 11, 2022 |
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Elizabeth L. (Brosky) Lucas, 39, of Mount Vernon, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born April 11, 1982 in Washington, PA and is the daughter of Jane E. (Brosky) Huff and the late Russell J. Huff, Jr. She is the loving wife of Wayne W. Lucas, Jr., whom she married July 1, 2006. Elizabeth graduated from South Park High School in 2000. She was active in the band and theatre. She was a member of the Pioneer drum and Bugle corps and traveled around the US several summers of her teenage years. She studied Technical theatre at CCAC and worked in Technical Theatre for many groups around the city. She worked at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival and was an active member of the Pittsburgh Savoyards. She was a majority member of Shawnee Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and a Past Worthy Advisor. She was a member of Anna M. Rote Memorial Chapter of Eastern Star and a Past Matron of Elizabeth Chapter. She was a Girl Scout leader for Troop #30753 in Elizabeth Township and worked with the Boy Scouts Troop #99.
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February 11, 2022 |
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James W. Reynolds, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born March 22, 1931 in Rural Archer County, TX., and was the son of the late James R. and Mary (Wilton) Reynolds. James was a member of New Miracle Ridge Baptist Church in Forward Township and was a retired Truck Driver for the Ashland Oil Co.
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February 10, 2022 |
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Ronald Chris DePaul, 81, of San Diego, CA., passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at home. He was born February 23, 1940 in Joffre, and was the son of the late Christopher and Mary (Turack) DePaul. Ronald was a retired Regional Service Manager for Kodak and had previously worked for 3M. He was a US Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Carol L. (Gasparovic) DePaul, sons, Allan (Katie) DePaul of Port St. Lucie, FL., and Scott (Vanessa) DePaul of San Antonio, TX., brother, William (Donna) DePaul of Marco Island, FL., grandchildren, Kayla, Zoey, Ryan, and Spencer, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert DePaul.
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February 10, 2022 |
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Nancy Jane Arnold, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born April 6, 1932 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Dave and Nellie (Melegari) Contrella. She was the wife to the late Edgar A. Arnold, who passed away September 20, 1997. She is a long time member of Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and dedicated a lot of time in the nursery, choir, office and many other aspects of the church and was even a deacon at one point. She was a part of a bowling league and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Her favorite time was spent with family and loved every moment with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nancy is also known for making delicious homemade bread, that the whole family loved.
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February 09, 2022 |
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Gerald Ross Waugh, 72, lifelong resident of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born March 29, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Lamont and Betty (Cole) Waugh. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 49 years, Sherri (Raymer) Waugh. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 1. Gerry is also survived by his sons, Monte (Dana) Waugh and Lyle (Shawna) Waugh. Also proud grandpa of Trent and Logan Waugh. Gerry served honorably on the USS Theodore Roosevelt on 5 Polaris deterrent patrols during the Vietnam War. Once out of the Navy, he worked in the automobile business. After he retired, he and Sherri enjoyed traveling and antiquing. One of his favorite hobbies was finding antique clocks and restoring them. There is no visitation. Private burial with Military Honors will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society @ 412-919-1100. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 09, 2022 |
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Rose E. Gordon, 77, of White Oak, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was born April 7, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Martin D. and Jeanne R. (Meinen) Gordon . Rose was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for the former Bell Telephone for over 30 years and recently worked at Giant Eagle in North Versailles in the bakery. She is survived by brother, Robert E. "Bob" (Janet) Gordon of Naples, Fl, nephews, Robert J. "Bob" (Dyanne) Gordon of Mechanicsville, VA and Richard M. "Rich" (Anita) Gordon of Gibsonia, 7 great-nieces and great-nephews and her close friend Eleanor Barton. There is no visitation. Private inurnment and funeral service will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh with The Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, officiating. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
February 07, 2022 |
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Richard "Rich" Maley, 66, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William and Dorothy Mae (Herb) Maley. Rich was a 1973 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was the former President of TICO Electric, Inc. He was a member of IBEW Local # 5, F & AM Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge # 731, Royal Order of Jesters Court # 2, the Syria Shrine, the National Electrical Contractors Association, and the Buena Vista, Elizabeth, & Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Companies. Rich was also on the Elizabeth Township K-9 committee. He was a former President of the McKeesport Rotary Club and Scout Master for Troop 99 in Mt Vernon. Rich always enjoyed entertaining as he had a love for cooking, especially at Steeler game tailgates. He made many memories with friends while hunting and traveling on motorcycles or his favorite toy, the Polaris Sling Slot. Whether he was performing a magic trick or telling a joke, he always made sure you had a good time.
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February 07, 2022 |
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Connie Ann Stiffy, 72, of Donora passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born June 16, 1949 in Monessen, and is the daughter of the late Raymond and Vivian (Digrazia) Kereston. Connie was a graduate of the Belle Vernon Area High School in 1967 and an active member in the Miracle Ridge Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jeffrey D. Stiffy, of Donora; sons, Raymond Dale (Christine) Stiffy, of Charleroi, Jason Allen (Tina Callen) Stiffy, of Charleroi, Michael David (Ellen Turner) Stiffy, of Donora; brothers, Ronald and Donald Kereston; and grandchildren, Sarah Stiffy, Samantha Callen, and Marissa Stiffy. 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. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
February 06, 2022 |
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Byron Handra, Jr., 75, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born February 12, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles B. and Edith (Biddle) Handra. Byron was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church in McKeesport, and also a member of R.O.M.E.O.S. He graduated McKeesport High School in 1964 and the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was a retired Technical Manager at the Bettis Atomic Laboratory and was an Active Responder at the Three Mile Island Accident in 1979. Byron was a US Navy Vietnam Veteran serving as a proud member of the Seawolves HA(L)-3. For his service he received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He loved his family and lived for his grandchildren that made him so proud. Byron loved to vacation with his family in Ocean City, NJ.
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February 03, 2022 |
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John William Cox, 67, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He was born March 4, 1954 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William and Veronica "Vern" (Topolnak) Cox. John was retired from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and had previously worked for US Steel Duqesne Works. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Leslie Jo (Moffat) Cox, children, Ashley Cox Speegle, Jamie Cox Toth, Jessie Cox (the late Jacob) Trickett and John "Jake" Cox of Elizabeth Township, and Suellen Cox Trickett of New Alexandria, grandchildren, Mara and Beckett Speegle, Ryan, Natalie, Jacob and Harley Trickett, Ricky Bates, and Noah and Abby Toth. He was preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Cox Tkach. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by 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
February 02, 2022 |
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William E. Barnocky, 94, of Port Vue passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born February 12, 1927 in Port Vue and is the son of the late Joseph J. and Anna (Bartko) Barnocky. He was the husband of 66 years to the late Margaret J. (Winter) Barnocky, who passed away in 2018. William graduated from McKeesport Vocational High School and joined the US Army during WW2. Afterwards, he worked for two different Mills as a laborer; Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Co. and Teledyne Firth Sterling. He is a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Eugene's, which used to be known as St. Mark's in Port Vue. He enjoyed trips to the casino, but mostly Atlantic City.
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January 31, 2022 |
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Jennifer Bachman Wentroble, 50, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born October 2, 1971 and is the daughter of Patricia (Sharp) Hoffman and James Hoffman of Elizabeth Township, and Francis Bachman of Imperial. Jennifer attended Indiana University of PA and Penn State McKeesport, completing her nursing degree at Community College of Allegheny County to become a Registered Nurse. Jennifer had been employed at Kane Regional Center McKeesport, where she was a dedicated, caring nurse, and a part of the wound team. Jen was also a Pediatric Nurse working for years at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh and later as a specialty nurse for children needing long-term care. Jennifer loved being a nurse. To both patients and friends, Jennifer was a caring, compassionate, funny and giving person. She was a skilled rock climber, overcoming her fear of heights and a shoulder injury. She was passionate about protecting the environment and loved to take her two dogs on long walks through the woods. Jen enjoyed working at the Vintage Grand Prix with her dad, making potato haluski during lent with her grandma, mom and the church ladies at St. Max, and treating the family to her potato and cheese pierogies on Christmas Eve.
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