Tina M. Bazzone

August 02, 2017 |

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Tina M. Bazzone, age 61 of McKeesport, died July 31, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport.  Born November 20, 1955 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Donna M. (Mackey) Mouring and wife of the late Thomas Bazzone.

Ida Pecora

July 25, 2017 |

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Ida (Korap) Pecora, age 97 of McKeesport, died July 23, 2017 at William Penn Care Center.  Born December 21, 1919 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Godek) Korap and wife of the late Andrew J. Pecora, Sr.

Dr. Ralph A. Benson

July 17, 2017 |

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Kindhearted Dr. Ralph A. Benson, age 97, of White Oak, died on July 15, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 24, 1920 in Greensburg, he was the son of the late Harry G. and Bessie C. (Baughman) Benson and the husband for 73 years of Mathilda Bendl Benson of White Oak.

Mercedes H. Boyer

July 14, 2017 |

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Mercedes H. Boyer, age 97, of West Mifflin, died July 12, 2017, at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg.  Born June 13th, 1920, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Agnes (Coyle) Dunlay and the wife of the late J. Edward Boyer. Mercedes (Gram) was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Irene Genevieve Balint

July 11, 2017 |

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God called an angel home. Irene Genevieve Balint, age 91, of McKeesport, died July 10, 2017, after a brief yet fierce, battle with cancer. Born in McKeesport, November 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Mika Maykut and the wife of the late Stephen J. Balint. Irene was retired from the Internal Revenue Service, where she worked as a clerk. In her earlier years, she worked at Menzie Dairy.

August "Auggie" Stinner

July 07, 2017 |

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August A. “Auggie” “Gus” Stinner, age 92 of White Oak, died July 7, 2017 at Southwestern Healthcare Center.

Janice L. LeWinter

July 05, 2017 |

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Janice L. LeWinter, age 79, of White Oak, died July 3, 2017, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 14, 1938, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward Wilson and late Mary (Wargo) Wilson Borowitz. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harry LeWinter.

Leo Kelley

July 01, 2017 |

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Services will be private.  Condolances may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Florence E. Denicola

June 30, 2017 |

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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.

Milton Humphries

June 29, 2017 |

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Milton B. Humphries, 86, of North Huntingdon (formerly of Port Vue) passed away June 29 at The Neighborhoods of Walden’s View.

Patricia J. Riazzi

June 27, 2017 |

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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

Nelda Audrey Kreahling

June 25, 2017 |

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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

Gladys R. "Sis" Piechowicz

June 22, 2017 |

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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.

Donna A. Govanucci

June 21, 2017 |

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Donna Ann Govanucci, 75, of Elizabeth Township passed away on June 19, 2017, after a valiant struggle with Parkinson’s and Lewy body disease.

Olga Takacs

June 14, 2017 |

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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