June 30, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Florence E. Denicola, age 91, a recent resident of The Oaks in White Oak and a prior resident of West Mifflin and Liberty Boro, died June 28th at the LGAR Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 30, 1926 in Duquesne, she was the daughter of Gabriel and Magdeline (Dravick) Pichora and wife of the late Pasquale Denicola. She is survived by a daughter Rhonda Bradley (Tom) of North Huntingdon, sons Robert (Stephanie) also of North Huntingdon, Leonard (Wendy) of Manassas, Virginia, Lawrence (Lynne) of Montgomery Village, Maryland; grandchildren Scott, Sara Thorton (David), Timothy (Marla), Beth Ledbetter (Paul), Joseph and Brenna; beloved great grandson Konnor and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Mary Mikos, Veronica Sowa, Sophie Martin, Vada Hubler, Agnes Carr, and brothers Michael Pichura, Bruno Pichora, and Andrew Pichora. She was also preceded in death by her companion Bernie Mackowiak. Florence was a member of the Polish singing group Karazuelas, and an avid polka and line dancer.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. A blessing by Fr. Kevin Dominik will take place on Monday, July 3 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Flo was active in community volunteer organizations in prior years and when the need arose was fortunate to be cared for lovingly at LGAR. Any donations in memory of Flo will be directed to the activity fund at LGAR. The immediate family will gather for internment at St. Hedwig Cemetery in West Mifflin at a later date.
June 29, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Milton B. Humphries, 86, of North Huntingdon (formerly of Port Vue) passed away June 29 at The Neighborhoods of Walden’s View.
Read More
June 27, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Patricia Jean (Wolf) Riazzi, age 87, of McKeesport, died June 26, 2017 at The Palms at O’Neil. Born January 28, 1930 in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late George Jr. and Jean (Currie) Wolf, and the wife of the late Eugene F. Riazzi. She is survived by sons, Eugene (Wendy) Riazzi, Greg (Mimi) Riazzi, Gerry (Becky) Riazzi, and Gilbert (Cindy) Riazzi; grandchildren, Natalie, Gina, Anthony, Shawn, Zachary, Shelby, Nathan, and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Olivia and Maura; sister, Lois Geer; brother, George N. Wolf, III. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Jordan Riazzi and sister, Frances Hydak. At the request of the family, services will be private. Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
June 25, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Nelda A. Kreahling, age 97, of White Oak, died on June 23, 2017 at The Grove in Irwin. Born April 15, 1920 in Wilmerding, she was the daughter of the late William and Sadie (Pricener) Berkoben and the wife of the late Robert Paul Kreahling, Sr. Nelda was a member of the St. Angela Merici Church. She was very active with the local AARP and enjoyed coordinating tours for many years. She also loved to bowl and play cards. Nelda is survived by her children, Robert Paul "Skip" (Sue) Kreahling, Jr. of Booth Bay Harbor, ME, Marian Jean "Sue" (John) Himes of Carlisle, PA; nephew, Craig (Melissa) Borst of Upper St. Clair; grandchildren, Gretchen (John) McKay of Abbotstown, PA, Kathleen (Marc) Miller of Blackwater, MI, Jay (Patricica) Himes of Carlisle, Peter (Mary) Himes of Chicago IL.; great- grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth and Kayla Marie Miller, Galen and Quentin Himes, Henry and Charles Himes; sister, Laverne Borst of Sarasota, FL; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband Nelda was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert, William, and Wayne Berkoben. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, from 4-6 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 10 a.m., at St. Angela Merici Church. Father Kevin J. Dominik will be the celebrant. Entombment will follow in the New St. Joseph Mausoleum.
Condolences may be shared at www.jaycoxjaworski@aol.com
June 22, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Gladys R. “Sis” Piechowicz, 91, of Kittanning, PA, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at her home.
She was born May 27, 1926 in McKeesport, the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Adams) Bales.
Read More
June 21, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donna Ann Govanucci, 75, of Elizabeth Township passed away on June 19, 2017, after a valiant struggle with Parkinson’s and Lewy body disease.
Read More
June 14, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Olga Takacs, age 85, of McKeesport, died June 12, 2017, at Senior Care Plaza, in McKeesport. Born November 13, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Nebesio) Goscinsky and the wife of the late Louis J. Takacs, for over 50 wonderful years.
Olga dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church. She had a passion for antiquing with her dear husband Louis and you could find them most weekends at the Eastland Flea Market. She also enjoyed bingo, trips to spend time with her daughter in Maryland and most recently she took her first airplane flight at age 83, to visit her son in Chicago, IL.
Olga is survived by her children, Denise (Albert) Dawson of Frederick, MD, Karen Takacs of Herminie, PA, Ronald (Paula) Takacs of Chicago, IL, Jill (Gerard) Gluscic of Belle Vernon, PA and Cheryl (Robert) Shega of White Oak, PA; grandchildren, Albert, Jeff, Kevin, Justin, Jared, Samantha, Alex, Jordan, Hannah and Joshua; great grandchildren, Hayden, Kayla, Kirsten, Kylie, Christian and Jayden; sister, Sophie Warabak of White Oak; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Olga was also preceded in death by siblings, Rose, Stella, Anna, Mary and Joe.
Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday June 16, 2017, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 17, 2017, 10 a.m., at Corpus Christi Church. Fr. Steven M. Palsa will be the celebrant. Committal will follow in Round Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Vietnam Veterans of America, 890 Saw Mill Run Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15226.
Condolences may be shared atwww.jaycoxjaworski@aol.com
June 11, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
LaVerne Elaine Redenbaugh, age 77, of McKeesport, formerly of Port Vue, died June 11, 2017, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born September 8, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry Howard and Dorothy Marie (Bedell) Serena and the wife of the late Charles Orvel Redenbaugh. LaVerne worked as a pre-school teacher for over 15 years. She truly dedicated her life to caring for all children. In her early years, she was a Girl Scout and a Cub Scout Leader, where she especially enjoyed the camping trips with the children. She was a member of the former Riverview Baptist Church, where she was also the Sunday School Director. LaVerne was also on her Highschool Reunion Committee.
She is survived by her children, Charles Allen (Kim) Redenbaugh of Monroeville, Terry Lee (Tabitha) Redenbaugh of Rostraver, Debbie Allene (Jeffrey) Brewer of Elizabeth and Shonna Lynne (David) Michaliszyn of Elizabeth Twp.; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Harry Howard (Philomena) Serena, III of Niles, OH; step-brother, Allen Ray Helmick of Littleton, CO; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, LaVerne was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Allene Johnson Helmick Serena.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.
Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
June 09, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Ronald A. Banks, Jr., age 49, of McKeesport, died June 4, 2017 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, OH. Born June 8, 1967 in McKeesport, he was the son of Lois (Downie) and the late Ronald A. Banks, Sr. He was a former bagpiper with the Macdonald Pipe Band, a member of the Clairton Sportsman Club and the Tau Phi Delta Fraternity at Penn State. Ronald was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Josie and Mattie Banks, brother, Dan (Lynn) Banks; niece, Megan Banks; nephew, Jared Banks, and ex-wife and great friend Julie Warf Banks. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Alan Olson will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jayxox-jaworskifh.com
June 02, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
William S. Astrab, age 87, of White Oak, died June 1, 2017, at home. Born January 26, 1930, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late George W. and Anna (Dzuro) Astrab and the husband of the late Elizabeth Jean (Kunkle) Astrab.
Bill was retired from the City of McKeesport Fire Department, where he bravely served the families of McKeesport for over 22 years. He then worked at the former McKeesport National Bank, as an auditor for an additional 10 years. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Bill was a member of the Corpus Christi Church. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 701, the PNA and the 11th Ward Club. He enjoyed NCAA basketball, telling a good story and most of all spending time with his family and being proud of his grandchildren. Bill was an original “East Ender,” and loved to share stories about the old East End of McKeesport.
Bill is survived by his children, Kathleen (George) Astrab – Stepansky of White Oak, William Astrab of Stafford, VA and Patricia (Ismet) Adnan of Gaithersburg, MD; grandchildren, Katlyn, George and Daniel Stepansky, William and Sarah Astrab, Noah and Zane Adnan; brother, George W. “Udy” (Joanie) Astrab of Elizabeth Twp.; also many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, June 5, 2017, from 2 to 9 p.m., with the City of McKeesport Fire Department service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 1 p.m. Fr. Steven M. Palsa will be the celebrant. Committal with military honors will follow in New St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to VITAS – Hospice, 2009 Mackenzie Way, Suite 110, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066.
Condolences may be shared at www.jaycoxjaworskifh.com
June 02, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Olive A. Benyak, age 95, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died June 1, 2017, at LGAR Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born September 25, 1921, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Wasil and Anna (Misczycha) Smolinsky and the wife of the late John L. Benyak.
She was a member of the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Maryann (John M.) Zoscak, Jr., of White Oak; grandchildren, Matthew (Aditi) Wirginis of Pittsburgh, Jennifer (Michael) Mengel of Baltimore, MD and David Benyak of Santa Monica, CA; great grandson, Nico Wirginis; sisters, Mary Belback of West Mifflin, Genevieve Yuna of North Versailles and Pearl Rolnik of White Oak; daughter-in-law, Marie Benyak of Gibsonia; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, John W. Benyak; siblings, Jean Konias, Michael Smolinsky, Stanley Smolinsky and Leona Shevke; and son-in-law, Charles R. Wirginis.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm, Sunday, June 4, 2017 from noon to 2 pm and 5 to 8 pm. Requiem Divine Liturgy will be held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church on Monday, June 5, 2017, 11 am. Fr. Gregory Madeya will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1907 Eden Park Blvd., McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycoxjaworskifh.com
May 30, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Edith J. Stepansky, age 85, of Palm Harbor, Fl. formerly of McKeesport died on May 23, 2017. Born August 29, 1931 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Helen E. (Dare) Buckley and the wife of the late Leo W. Stepansky. Edith loved spending time with her friends and family and enjoyed beading. She was active in church and at Strafford Court. She will always be remembered for her kindness and smile. Edith is survived by her children, Barbara Lee (Charles) Zimmer, Leo J. (Lynn) Stepansky, Michael J. (Cindi) Stepansky, Mark E. (Paula) Stepansky; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother James E. Buckley; and many nieces and nephews. Edith is preceded in death by her brother Joseph Buckley. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday June 2, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday June 3, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Father Steven Palsa will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary Polish Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Corpus Christi Church or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
May 26, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Constance J. Mehalik, age 69 of Hempfield Manor died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late George and Julia (Rastocan) Mehalik; cherished sister of Dolores (Ray) Roman, Gilbert (Sandy) Mehalik, Annamae (Mike) Mroziak, George (Mary Lou) Mehalik, Elizabeth (Bob) Torma, Paula (Rich) Owens and Richard (Kathy) Mehalik; and also several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by all who loved and cared for her. Special thank you to her niece Kelli for the time and care she bestowed upon Connie. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 12 p.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
May 21, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Lynne Ann Barnes, age 52, of White Oak, died May 18, 2017, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 25, 1964, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Stephen and Mary (Miller) Oleska of White Oak and the wife of James R. Barnes also of White Oak. Lynne dedicated her life to caring for her family, particularly her son Jeff. She most recently worked as a bus monitor at Pennsylvania Coachlines and before that she worked as a care taker at the White Oak Village Apartments. Lynne was always more than willing to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed the outdoors and knew how to catch fish better than anyone.
In addition to her parents and husband, Lynne is survived by a son, Jeffrey Barnes of White Oak; sisters, Sherry (Oleska) Roskov of White Oak, Darla Oleska of McKeesport and Jodie Oleska of White Oak; brother-in-law, Franklin Barnes of Cannonsburg; nieces and nephews, Christi Roskov, Shawn Landstrom, Melanie and Taylor Ingersoll and Karrie Oleska; also many cousins and friends. She was also preceded in death by her brother Michael Oleska.
Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jody Dausey will officiate.
Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Read More
May 19, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Karen Lee Balog, age 68, of White Oak died May 18, 2017 at home. Born September 9, 1948 in Homestead, she was the daughter of the late Martin K. Gillette and the living Dorothy M. (James) Gillette and the wife of James Balog for 30 loving years. Karen loved to go out and dance with her husband and friends. She collected cookbooks and made many dishes from them. In addition to her mother and husband, Karen is survived by her step children, Sarah Balog and David (Danielle) Balog; step granddaughter Kayla DiMeo; step grandchildren Krystel and Danny Balog; sister, Debbie Navilliat; niece, Chantillie Navilliat; nephew, Steven Navilliat, great nephew Brandon Navilliat. Karen is preceded in death by her nephew Thomas Navilliat. Family and friends will be received at the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday May 22, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Daniel Borsay will officiate. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
