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Charlene R. Urda

July 19, 2022 |

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Charlene R. Urda, age 85, of North Braddock, passed away on July 18, 2022, at Walden’s View of North Huntingdon. Daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Catherine (Baker) Mikolaczyk, she was born in Braddock on January 26, 1937. Charlene was a supervisor at Dipcraft Manufacturing Co., a member of Good Shepherd Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, where she was a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Good Shepherd Women’s Guild and Ladies of Charity. She was the wife of the late George Urda; mother of Renee N. (David) Janov of North Huntingdon, Deborah J. (late Stanley) Wood of Louisville, KY, Cynthia J. (Thomas) Connelly of Forest Hills and Jacqueline A. (Donald) Redinger of Castle Shannon; grandmother of Amanda Janov, Dana (Ed) Dowd, Danielle (fiancé Matthew Clary) Redinger, Zachary Connelly, Donnie Redinger, Andrew Connelly  and Jason Redinger; great grandmother of Ava Dowd, Maks Dowd, Lily Dowd, Crimsyn Clary and late Alessia Clary; sister of Donna Blum of Santa Rosa, CA, late Stanley Mikolaczyk and late Sandra (husband Robert survives) Skendrovich. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a private family Blessing Service will take place on Friday, July 22, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., with Deacon Herb Riley, officiating. Burial will follow in All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery.

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Kenneth J. Petruska

July 19, 2022 |

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Kenneth J. Petruska, age 80, of West Mifflin, passed away on July 18, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport on July 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Price) Petruska. He was retired from Courier Express and previously worked at J & L Steel and U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works. Ken also delivered flowers for Matta’s Florist and was an avid Steeler fan. He is the beloved husband of 55 years to Cheryl (Kmetz) Petruska. He was the brother of the late Joseph “Buddy” Petruska. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and his cat Cali. There is no visitation or services. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Philomena E. "Phil" Howard

July 18, 2022 |

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Philomena E. “Phil” Howard, age 101, of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Born in West Mifflin on January 8,1921, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Catherine (Andres) Bost. Philomena was a longtime housekeeper at St. Agnes Parish and during WW II she worked at U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works, where she met her husband. She was a member of St. Thomas Parish-St. Agnes Church, a distinguished graduate of St. Agnes Grade School, an avid Pirate fan, hosted many Christmas Eve celebrations and Sunday Steelers game parties. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was the wife of the late James Howard; mother of James F.  (Carol) Howard of West Mifflin, Terrence D. (Jean) Howard of West Mifflin, Patricia H. (Tom) Klocko of West Mifflin, and Susan M. Howard of West Mifflin; grandmother of James “Murt” Howard, Andrew Howard, Megan Howard, Mariah Howard, and Daniel Howard. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, John (Mary) Bost, Catherine (Andrew) Noll, Albert Bost, Alberta (James) Budai, Mary (Tony) Albrecht, Rinehart (Betty) Bost, Cecelia “Sis” (William “Chip”) Chobirko, and Rose (George) Sovich. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21, from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a blessing will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 12 Noon, at St. Agnes Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Mifflin, with Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery. Throughout her illness, Philomena was provided excellent care by her family and her loving niece, Lynn Kostelnik, as well as the compassionate caregivers at Promedica (formerly Manor Care) Whitehall. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Promedica Hug Fund, 505 Weyman Road, Pittsburgh, 15236.

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Louise Ann Brendza

July 15, 2022 |

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Louise Ann Brendza, age 58, of West Mifflin, passed away on January 15, 2022, in Forbes Hospital. Born in McKeesport on December 18, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Anthony James and Ann Marie (Patrick) Brendza Sr. Louise loved to bake and loved children. She is the fiancé of Peter Mazzarese; sister of Susan (Dale) Schreckengost of Imperial, PA, David (Nadine) Brendza of Augusta, GA, Robert (Kathy) Brendza of Belmont, CA, and the late Anthony Brendza Jr. 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  The family will be receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM with a Blessing service at 11:00 AM, with Deacon Dan D’Antonio officiating, in the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Louise Ann Brendza at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  Their website is https://www.stjude.org/about-st-jude/faq/how-can-i-donate-to-st-jude.html.

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Roy D. Meyer Sr.

July 06, 2022 |

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Roy D. Meyer Sr., age 77, of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at home. Born in Homestead on April 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Nevin Meyer Sr. and the late Gloria (Fricke) Nodd. Roy was a retired carpenter having worked at various construction companies in Pittsburgh and Richmond, VA. He was a former member of Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McKeesport and the First Presbyterian Church in Duquesne, where he was an elder. He also attended culinary school, was a humanitarian, had a tremendous sense of humor, was always very funny, was a master joke teller and had thousands of jokes.  He loved to dance with his wife, enjoyed traveling, fishing, throwing darts, ice and roller skating. A friend to all, he was a member of the Dravosburg American Legion, American Croatian Club in Duquesne, the Prince Humbert Club and was an honor graduate of Schwaub Technical School. Roy is the loving and devoted husband, for 33 years, of Donna (Scerba) Meyer and was a loving son, father, brother, grandfather and uncle. There will be no services or visitation. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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William C. Faith

June 20, 2022 |

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William C. Faith, age 79, of West Mifflin, passed away on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2022.  Born in West Mifflin on March 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Lydia Marie (Miller) Faith. He was retired from Mesta Machine as a lathe operator and later did landscaping and mechanical work. He was a member of the Terrace Church of the Nazarene and was a volunteer firefighter with the West Mifflin Volunteer Fire Department, Homeville. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War (1961-1964). He is survived by his children, Melissa (Jesse) Reid of Plum Boro and Chrystal Faith of West Mifflin; granddaughter, Starr (Chris) Demeri; great granddaughter, Jaycee Faith Demeri; and sister, Dorathy Marie (Charles) Youngfleisch of Schellsburg, PA. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Lois (late Charles “Tex”) Gwinn, Marian (late Clyde) Kahn, Eleanor (late Paul) Bickerton, Peter J. (Late Iva) Faith, Albert Faith and Florence (husband Joe survives) Utterback of Plum Boro. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 11:00 am, with Pastor Joseph Stump officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Animal Rescue Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 6000 Verona Road, Verona, PA 15147.

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Cameron J. Mahoney

June 16, 2022 |

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Cameron J. Mahoney, 7 days old, became an Angel of God on June 15, 2022, at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh on June 8, 2022, he is the son of Savannah Mahoney of McKeesport. Cameron is survived by his mother; grandparents, James and Jennifer Schweitzer of Duquesne; uncles, Logan Schweitzer, Jesse Schweitzer, and James Miller; great grandparents, Elsie Mahoney of Duquesne, Duane and Lee Ann Carman of Brandon, FL, and Mary Carman of Duquesne; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 4-6 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR where a celebration of his short life will be held, following visitation, at 6:00 p.m., with Pastor John Gropp, officiating.

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Kathryn V. Skinta

June 13, 2022 |

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Kathryn V. Skinta, age 90, of Murrysville, formerly of Braddock, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Born in Braddock on November 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Skinta. She was Catholic by faith. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at Monongahela Cemetery-North Braddock, with Rev. Thomas Dansak, officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.

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Patricia E. "Pat" Jakub

June 12, 2022 |

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Patricia E. “Pat” Jakub, age 80, of West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at home. Born in McKeesport, on December 4, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Agnes (Reichenbach) Romanek. She was a retired registrar for Duquesne University, a member of St. Agnes Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, and she volunteered at the former St. Agnes School in West Mifflin. Pat loved her family more than anything, especially her grandchildren.

She was the beloved wife of William D. Jakub for 59 years; mother of Joell (Mack) McSheehy of Monroeville and Jill (Jay) McKelvey of Greenock; grandmother of Collin McSheehy, Courtney McSheehy, Jaymee McKelvey and Jakub McKelvey; great grandmother of Ella Joell; and sister of Geraldine (late Harry) Reilly of Idaho Falls, ID.

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Betty Joan Baran

June 06, 2022 |

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Betty Joan Baran, age 85, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at UPMC East. Born in Duquesne on December 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Chadwick) Gross. She was a 39 year volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She was the beloved wife of the late George C. Baran Jr. She is survived by stepson, Kenneth (Anne) Baran of Batesville, IN; was predeceased by sister and brothers, Ruth Caugel, Everett “Ray” Gross, and Eugene Gross; and is also survived by nieces and nephews, Late Diane (surviving spouse Craig) Brooks of Elizabeth Twp., Norman G. (Deidre) Caughel of Virginia Beach, VA, and Krisanne Allen of Hillsville, VA. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 2-5 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where funeral services will be held at 5 p.m., at the conclusion of visitation, with Rev. James Condron, officiating. Interment will take place on Wednesday morning, June 8, 2022, at Jefferson Memorial Park.

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Donna M. Winn

May 31, 2022 |

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Donna M. Winn, age 58, of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on July 19, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Ronald J. “Pete” and Theresa “Terri” (Yonek) Seigh Sr.  Donna was a deli worker at the Buttermilk Hollow Shop and Save and a member of St. Joseph Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. she enjoyed hunting and fishing and once desired to be a professional wrestler. She was the wife of the late Thomas Winn; mother of Michael T. Winn of Duquesne; friend of John Odoski; sister of Ronald (Pam) Seigh Jr. of West Mifflin, LuAnn (John) Miller of Greenville, Thomas “Butch” (Sherrie) Seigh of West Mifflin, late William (surviving spouse Debbie) Seigh of Latrobe and late Terrance Yonek. Visitation will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Funeral Service will also be held tomorrow, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the Funeral Home, at 2:00 p.m., with Seminarian Dan D’Antonio officiating.

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Charles A. "Chaz" Ginardi

May 28, 2022 |

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Charles A. “Chaz” Ginardi, age 84, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the home of his former daughter-in-law, in North Huntingdon, Deserie Ginardi. Born in McKeesport, on September 4, 1937, he was the son of the late Charles and Ann (Cerra) Ginardi. He was a retired product sales manager for U.S. Steel, was a former member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, a member of the Jacktown Ride and Hunt Club and a member of the Irwin Police Athletic Association. He was an avid golfer, with a hole in one at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Myrtle Beach, SC. He proudly served his country in the Army. He was the beloved husband of 63 years to the late Carol W. (Wabrick) Ginardi; father of Joni Ginardi Lee of Monongahela, Charles A. Ginardi Jr. of North Huntingdon, Gina L. Ginardi of Homestead, PA and Anita C. (late Larry) Wallace of South Carolina; 7 grandchildren- Jen, Charla, Ashley, Chelsea, Ryan, Hayley and Leah; 9 great grandchildren; and brother, Raymond A. Ginardi of Florida. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE,  15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Visitation will also be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 10-11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, in Irwin, where a Funeral Service will follow, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Sarah Lee-Faulkner officiating. Entombment, with Military Honors, will follow at Penn Lincoln Mausoleum.

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Amy A. Sabo

May 25, 2022 |

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Amy A. Sabo, age 68, of Penn Twp., formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside. Born in McKeesport on April 30, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Michael “Bricky” and Helen (Roman) Anastas. Amy was a registered nurse from UPMC Braddock and currently Select Speciality Care-McKeesport, a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Nursing School with a BSN, and was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church, where she was a Eucharistic Minister. She is the beloved wife of Stephan A. Sabo for 45 years; mother of Abby DeRiggi of Penn Twp. and Adam Sabo of Penn Twp.; grandmother of Aiden DeRiggi, Sydney DeRiggi and Jacob DeRiggi; sister of Diane (David) Murray of Penn Twp. and Michael Anastas of Pittsburgh. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

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Arnetta F. (Fawcett) Shimko

May 14, 2022 |

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Arnetta F. (Fawcett) Shimko, age 93, of Whitaker, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Kane Regional Center-McKeesport. Born in Duquesne on August 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Robert Shields and Leona Pearl (Krah) Fawcett. She was a former member of the Community of the Crucified One, enjoyed crafts and working with children, and conducted small Bible study at Kane. She was the beloved wife of the late John James Shimko; mother of David Stewart Graham of Jamestown, PA and late Denise Adams (late Robert Adams); sister of the late Barry (surviving spouse Mary Lee) Fawcett of Whitaker, late Cheryl (surviving spouse Glenn) Andres of West Mifflin, late Robert (late Millie) Fawcett; 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

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James V. Miller

May 14, 2022 |

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James V. Miller, age 87, of Port Vue, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Kane Regional Center-McKeesport. Born in Sewickley Twp., on November 14, 1934, he was the son of the late James A. and Mildred P. (Morgan) Miller. He was a retired molder from Bucyrus Erie in Glassport, a member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion-Dravosburg, and a life member of the Youngwood Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his special friend, Linda Jean Davis, of Port Vue; 3 grandchildren, Anthony (Jennifer) Bollinger, Joseph Kruszka, and Jennifer (Nicholas) Marucci; and 12 great grandchildren.

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