Dana (Byers) Lewis
December 19, 2021 |
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Michael David Kovac
December 16, 2021 |
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Michael David Kovac, 57, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 24, 1964 in Washington, DC and was the son of Patricia Ann (Allen) Kovac of McKeesport. Michael loved heavy metal music, most notably Ozzy Osbourne and also enjoyed playing guitar. He had a love for all comic books, SciFi movies, Star Trek and all things science. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by sister, Robin (Eric) Anderson of Greenock, niece, Raychel Kovac of Greenock, cousins, Debbie (Jimmy) Miller of Dravosburg, Dennis (Melanie) Glaub of Liberty Boro, and Jordan Nunez of Dravosburg and other members of extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mike and Ellen Allen and his aunt, Dorothy Everly. 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
Ruth Frencik Schwirian
December 16, 2021 |
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Ruth Frencik Schwirian, 91, of Elizabeth Twp., died Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Ruth was born in Frank, PA on July 18, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Gertrude Rhoades Frencik and Henry (Heinie) Frencik. She was the wife of the late Curtis Andrew Schwirian, who passed away July 14, 1975. Ruth leaves one son, Scott (Kim) Schwirian of Elizabeth Twp., and one granddaughter, Laci. Ruth was a proud 1948 band member and graduate of McKeesport High School and later received her degree from The Indiana State Teachers College, now known as IUP, where she was affiliated with Zeta Tau Alpha.
Theresa E. Lindsey
December 14, 2021 |
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Theresa E. Lindsey, 94, of Blairsville, formerly of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at home. She was born July 25, 1925 in Buena Vista and was the daughter of the late Michael and Rosella Tedesco. She was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Lindsey. She is survived by her grandchildren, Lindsey T. (Ryan Keener) Risinger of Blairsville, and Nicholas (Cassie) Risinger of Indiana, and great-grandchildren, Mason and Haylie Risinger. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Lee Risinger, son-in-law, William D. Risinger and grandson, Jeffrey Pittard. Private Graveside Service took place Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. The Rev. Dennis Handley officiated. 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
Barbara Ann Sturni
December 13, 2021 |
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Barbara Ann (Howell) Sturni, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born July 17, 1951 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Dorothy (Carpenter) Howell of Elizabeth Township and the late Herbert Kees Howell who passed away September 30, 2017. She was the wife of the late Wade Rader Sturni who passed away August 10, 2009. Barbara was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star Clairton Chapter 316 and the D.A.R.
Edwin E. Jenkins
December 13, 2021 |
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Edwin E. Jenkins, 82, of Boston, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was born April 1, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Russell and Ellen (Gilmore) Jenkins. He was a member of Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and was retired from US Steel Irvin Works after 35 years of service. Ed was an avid sports fan. He loved the Steelers, Penn State football and Pitt football. He coached youth baseball and basketball and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren playing sports. He loved camping with his family and driving his "57" Chevy.
Helen Wakefield
December 13, 2021 |
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Helen Wakefield, 97, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was born September 3, 1924 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Bales M. and Flora I. (McCracken) Marks. She was the wife of the late Theodore Wakefield who passed away March 6, 1997. She graduated from McKeesport High School on Tuesday, June 2, 1942. She and Theodore were married on Sunday, June 7, 1942. They were married for 54 years. Helen was a member of the First Christian Church, McKeesport where she also played the Piano for their services for the past twenty years until 2 weeks ago. She taught voice lessons and was also former Choir Director at the former Immanuel Presbyterian Church and St. Eugene Parish. She was a member of the former Liberty Borough Welcome Wagon Committee, the McKeesport YWCA, the Liberty Borough Mother's Club, the McKeesport Choraliers and the McKeesport Music Club where she was on the Scholarship Committee. She also belonged to various card clubs until 2019. In addition to being a homemaker, she taught Voice Lessons and was a Soloist at many area churches including Central Presbyterian Church and Immanuel Presbyterian Church.
Douglas F. "Doug" Goffus
December 13, 2021 |
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Douglas (DOUG) F. Goffus passed away on December 9th, 2021 . He was 72 years old. Born September 4, 1949 in McKeesport Hospital, he was the son of the late Fred and Jean (McCartney) Goffus. He is survived by sister Beverly Goffus and brother Arthur Goffus (Elishia) nieces, Heather Karalagas (Dimitrius), Savanah and Sophia Goffus, nephews, Landen Medved, Zander and Xavier Karalagas, as well as many wonderful friends that he cherished. He was preceded in death by brother-in-law, Richard B. Smith, IV in 2020 and also by his grandparents, Arthur and Wanda Holmes McCartney and Michael and Anna Andres Goffus. He was raised in Port Vue and attended the former Romine School, Meyer Ave. School and South Allegheny High School. Doug was among the first graduating class of South Allegheny in 1967. He took an interest in Audio-Visual work during his upper elementary and high school days. He worked during high school as part of the Distributive Education Program at Ruben’s Furniture Store in McKeesport, J. C. Penny Store at the Eastland Shopping Center/Mall and Thom McCann Shoe Store in McKeesport before acquiring a job as a Film Inspector at the U. S. Bureau Of Mines on Forbes Ave. in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh in the Fall of 1967. Doug worked there until he enlisted in the U. S. Navy July 1969 through July 1973. During his Navy time, he worked at the Naval Security Station in Washington, DC for over 2 years and the Naval Communication Station on the island of Guam for over a year and was a Disc Jockey for American Forces Radio on the island during his stay. Upon his discharge in 1973, Doug returned to the Bureau Of Mines where he became a film editor and film library supervisor through 1985.
Priscilla Ann (Grefost) Hewitt
December 12, 2021 |
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Priscilla Ann (Grefost) Hewitt, 71, of Forward Township, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born January 1, 1950 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Dorothea (Herget) Grefost. Priscilla was a crochet designer and self taught master of her craft. She was a 1967 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School.
Michael Joseph Stojakovich
December 10, 2021 |
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Michael Joseph Stojakovich, 61, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born February 2, 1960 in McKeesport and is the son of the late Milan "Meach" and Berta (McEwen) Stojakovich. Mike served in the United States Navy from 1978 through 1982. Later, he became a Project Superintendent for Calamar Developers.
Joan S. Henderson
December 08, 2021 |
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Joan S. Henderson, 89 of Versailles, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born September 25, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Earl and Bernice (Inks) Kalkbrenner. She was the wife of the late Harry Henderson. Joan was a well-loved member of the McKeesport Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses for some 80 years. She had worked for the former Continental Can Company, and for many years as an integral member of the family business, West Penn Cleaning Company.
James Theodore Amos
December 07, 2021 |
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James Theodore Amos was born a twin in Washington, PA on April 27, 1947, and died in North Huntingdon, PA on December 5, 2021 at age 74 due to congestive heart failure. His parents Robert N. Amos and Edith M. Amos (Roberts) along with siblings Robert D. Amos, John P. Amos, and Keith A. Amos sadly all predeceased him.
He is survived by his beloved children Wendi A. Amos and Pamela J. Gaal (P.J. Amos), P.J.'s husband Gregory S. Gaal, grandchildren Rachel A. Figard, Jessica M. Figard, Emma M. Gaal, Paige A. Gaal, nephews and a niece. Jimmy lived life fully out loud, often punctuated by expletives but more often with gratitude and kisses. He held nothing back as he juiced each moment to his own delight, expecting nothing more than honesty from those around him.
Jimmy grew up in Greenock, PA where he enjoyed spending time with friends, collecting 45's (vinyl records), biking his paper route, camping with Boy Scouts, and playing first chair baritone horn in the Elizabeth Forward High School marching, concert and jazz bands (representing his high school at regional performance). Jimmy studied psychology at California University of PA for a few years, then worked several sales jobs (pitching everything from vacuum cleaners and vitamins to insurance) before proudly settling into a career as a steelworker (pourer, then bricklayer) at USX-Edgar Thomson Works. He was a voracious reader, green-thumbed gardener, and held an endless appetite for jazz music, the arts, BBQ ribs, and Steelers football.
Marina Dawn Miller
December 06, 2021 |
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Marina Dawn Miller, 60, of Clairton, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at home. She was born September 16, 1961 in Wichita, Kansas and was the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Edith (Thompson) Childers. She was a former member of The Church in Sutersville. Marina is survived by sons, Evan Lee (Alicia) Miller of Blythedale, Ian Michael Miller of Blythedale and Timothy Anson (Jackie) Miller of Florida, grandchildren, Scarlett, Layla and Evelyn, brothers, Glen (George) Childers of Elizabeth Twp., Chris (Sue) Childers of Sutersville, Scott (Jill) Childers of Elizabeth Twp., and Roland "Rocky" Childers of Elizabeth Twp., as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lee Roy "Tinker" Childers and sister, Cindy Criswell. 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
Lori Ann Fritz
December 06, 2021 |
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Lori Ann Fritz, 55, of Elizabeth Township, was called home to her Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She was born September 20, 1966 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Kathleen (Vennebush) Howell of Boston and the late Robert E. Howell. She was a graduate of Edinboro University and worked as a RN BSN for over 26 years for UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Lori was a member and a Deacon at Round Hill Presbyterian Church. She belonged to the Sutersville Moose, WMBU in Blythedale, and was the "Hoagie Queen", registrar and nurse for her beloved EF church camp at Cresfield. Lori was an extraordinary wife, spectacular mother, loving daughter, great sister, loyal cousin and a fierce friend. She always looked out for people's needs. Lori was loved by one and all and will be greatly missed.
Kevin Liam Machesky
December 05, 2021 |
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Kevin Liam Machesky, 58, of Greenock, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021. He was born March 17, 1963 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Bernard J Machesky, Jr., and the late Mary A. (Monaghan) Machesky. Kevin was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish-St. Patrick Church in Christy Park and was proprietor of Machesky Wallcovering & Painting Services LLC.
