December 28, 2019 |
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Raymond A. Tkach age 83, of West Mifflin, on December 28 in Jefferson Hospital. Son of the late Andrew & Helen (Sotak) Tkach, he was retired from Commercial Insurance Co. as a premium auditor, was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, the White Oak Gun Club, and was a photographer. He proudly served his country in the Navy. In addition he was in the National Guard and the Reserves. He was the husband of Barbara (Johnson) Tkach and in January, they would have been married 61 years.
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December 28, 2019 |
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Irene Moran age 93, of West Homestead, formerly of Duquesne on December 28 at home. Daughter of the late Andrew & Anna (Makohus) Moran, she was retired from the accounting department at Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin and was a former member of the Parish Council. She was the sister of Edward (Dolores) Moran of Muncie, IN and Mildred Moran, with whom she resided.
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December 20, 2019 |
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GLADYS M. YOUNG (GLADYS M. BARKER) Age 87, of West Mifflin, on December 19, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Frank O. and Myrtle (Sproul) Richards. She was a retired cook and bartender at Babe's Bar in Duquesne, a caretaker and worked at Duquesne and Homestead Senior Services, now known as Lifespan. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne, an avid bingo player and card player. She also enjoyed swimming and camping. Wife of the late Robert Barker and the late J. Austin Young. Mother of Robert Barker of Scottdale, Denise Wagner of Scottdale, and the late Freddy (surviving spouse Sue) Barker of West Mifflin; grandmother of Kelly (Brent) Hainzer, Jessica Cale, Angela Barker, Amanda and Aaron Barker; sister of Ellen Coulter of Pittsburgh, Frank "Dewey" Richards of White Oak, Edwin "Eddie" (Carlene) Richards of Port Vue, late Clifford Richards, late Pete Richards, late Dorothy Giatroudakis, and the late Norma Price. Visitation on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where her Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., Pastor John Gropp officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, Duquesne.
December 18, 2019 |
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John L. “Jack” Holleran age 92, of West Mifflin, passed away on December 16, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Williamsport, PA, he was the son of the late Martin & Jane (Cloonan) Holleran. Beloved husband of 64 years to Marian M. (Mayer) Holleran, he was a retired Quality Control Pipe Inspector for U.S. Steel National Works and was a former security guard for Camp Hill Steel, McKeesport. He was a member of Resurrection Church and a former member of St. Joseph Church in Duquesne. He proudly served his country in the Army in World War II. He was the father of Martin Holleran of Murrysville and Kevin (Tammy) Holleran of North Huntingdon; grandfather of Shane, Gannon, Late Christopher (Fiance Cassandra) Holleran & their son, Declan Emerson Holleran, Erika (Alec) Balenciaga; brother of the Late Mary Margaret Holleran, Late Martha (Late Martin) Sheehan, Late Florence (Late Robert) Reeves & Late Thomas (Surviving spouse Victoria) Brogan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, December 20 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Resurrection Church, West Mifflin with the Rev. Nick Mastrangelo officiating and Rev. Donald Buchleitner concelebrating. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin with Military Honors.
December 18, 2019 |
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Margaret Prengaman age 89, of Duquesne, passed away on December 17, 2019. She was the daughter of the late John and Susan (Obester) Holko and wife of the late Gerald L. Prengaman for 62 years. She is survived by her children Ronald (Toni Marie) Prengaman of Monongahela and Ken (Jeff Szramowski) Prengaman of West Mifflin; grandchildren Linda (Kirill) Prengaman of Bellingham, MA and Sarah (Michael) Majetic of Bull Head City, AZ. She was preceded in death by her brother John Holko. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 15110, 412-466-3300 followed by a Blessing Service at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.
December 12, 2019 |
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Cecelia A. (Valco) Schorr age 95, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on December 10, 2019. Daughter of the late Michael & Mary E. (Dobrancin) Valco, she was a retired Department of Central Data Supervisor and, following that, worked in retail sales. She was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, a member of the former Christian Mothers, Past President of the GFWC Women’s Club of Duquesne, and Past President of the AARP-former Duquesne Chapter #1456. She was the wife of the late Paul G. Schorr. She is survived by her step-daughter Mary Ann (James) St. Clair of East Lake, Ohio; her niece Susan (Boyd) Anastas of West Mifflin; cousin Rona Fearon of Florida. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brothers Andrew Valco & Joseph Valco and nephews Thomas (Joanne survives) Valco & Gene (late Kathy) Valco. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15 from 12-6 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing service will be held at the Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 16 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne at 10:00 a.m. with the Rev. John McKenna, her great nephew, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, Cecelia requested contributions for masses.
December 12, 2019 |
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Christine M. Brown age 68, of Clairton, passed away on December 11, 2019 at Arden Courts in Jefferson Hills. Born on February 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late John I. Brown and Dolores (Kogut) Brown. She was a retired school teacher at St. Edward the Confessor School in Dana Point, California. Besides her mother, she is survived by her brothers John (Helene) Brown of Jefferson Hills and Kevin (Josie) Brown of Lancaster and sister, Beth (Jack) Savulak of Harrison City and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Memorial contributions can be made to: Altzehimer’s Disease Research Center 3459 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Or Arden Courts of Jefferson Hills 300 Wray Large Road Jefferson Hills, PA 15025.
December 07, 2019 |
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Edgar "Ed" "Red" McCloskey age 91, of Elizabeth, PA, formerly of Duquesne, on December 5, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was a son of the late Leo and Hermina “Minnie” (Kampert) McCloskey. He was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works as a High Tension Lineman. He was a former member of St. Joseph's Church, Duquesne and a current member of St. Michael Church in Elizabeth. He proudly served his country in the Air Force. Husband of the late Dorothy (Gyduska) McCloskey; father of Chris McCloskey of Buena Vista; grandfather of Brandon Iams and April Iams; brother of the late Esther Marie (late Ernest) Morris; uncle of Kathy (Kurt) Kullberg, Robert (Dorothy) Morris and Richard Morris. Visitation Monday, December 9 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave. Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors.
December 05, 2019 |
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Frances Marie "Fran" Shultz age 87, of Duquesne, on December 3, 2019 at Kane Regional Medical Center, McKeesport, PA after a long battle of Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Clariton, PA to the late Robert and Bertha (Veitch) Tachoir. She was a home maker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Duquesne, PA. She enjoyed plastic canvas crafting, word search puzzles, bingo and reading Chicken Soup for the Soul books, as well as family time. She is survived by her children, Paul L. “Larry” Shultz of Duquesne, Kenneth W. Shultz of Alexandria, LA, Robert D. Shultz of Duquesne, Daniel A. (Linda) Shultz of Duquesne, Cathy J. (William) Leonard of Holly Springs, NC and Maryanne Shultz of Orlando, FL; grandmother of William Leonard, Jr., Jonathon Shultz, John Paul Leonard, Brittney Shultz and Danielle Matta; great-grandmother of J.R. Shultz, Joey Matta, and August Olivia Leonard. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Paul “Iggy” Shultz who passed away in 2011; also brothers and sisters, Leo Forrest, Thomas, Patrick, Jacques, Joseph, Lois White, Agnes Rushe and Catherine Odoski; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation on Sunday from 2-7 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave. Duquense 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
December 05, 2019 |
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Bernard A. “Ace” Curran age 93, of Duquesne, on December 3, 2019. he was a son of the late Joseph and Catherine (McNally) Curran. He was a retired CORE maker from Fort Pitt Steel in Christy Park. He was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, the former owner of the former Duquesne Taxi Cab company in the 50s. He loved to garden and enjoyed music. He and his late wife were avid fans of Duquesne High School Sports and were strong supporters of the city of Duquesne, and would attend all the council meetings. He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. Husband of 45 years to the late Anna M. (Bogacik) Curran; father of the late Bernard Michael Curren; brother of the late Joseph Curran, Catherine, William Curran, Margaret and Ellen Ann. Visitation on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park with Military Honors
December 05, 2019 |
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Thomas J. Domer age 74, of West Mifflin, on December 4, 2019 at home. He was a son of the late John and Myrtle (Lawrence) Domer. Tom was a retired custodian of Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin South. Beloved husband of 43 years to Faye (McLindon) Domer; father of Thomas J. (Tomi) Domer II of Slippery Rock and Gillian Domer of West Mifflin and Kelly Domer Curry; grandfather of Rebecca, Sydney and Madison Domer and Christian Anastasiu; Christopher and Kenneth Curry; brother of John Domer of Port Vue, Martha (Robert) Drusbasky of Elizabeth, Emil Domer of Plum Boro, Rita (Herb) Petticord of Elizabeth and the late Mary Randall, late Genevieve Ferry, late Barbara Janiki, and the late Joseph and Robert Domer. Visitation Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be held Saturday at 9:30 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10 a.m.
November 28, 2019 |
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David G. Malloy age 54, of West Mifflin, on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019. He was a son of Dave “Joseph D.” and Elizabeth “Betty” (O'Leary) Malloy of West Mifflin. Dave was a true fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams and was an avid reader. Besides his parents, he is survived by his brother, Joseph P. (Lisa) Malloy of West Mifflin and his sister, Mary Beth (Glenn) Artim of West Mifflin; uncle of Joey Malloy and other nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300, where a Blessing Service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m., Rev Michael Conway officiating. Burial will be at Holy Name Cemetery. Dave's family requests during the visitation and funeral, if you'd wear your favorite Steeler clothing.
November 14, 2019 |
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Florence Josephine (Madeya) Gibas passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at the age of 91, her family announces with great sadness. She was the last of the original Madeya clan of Duquesne.
The daughter of Polish immigrants, Jacob and Josephine Madeja, Florence was born and raised in Duquesne. After graduating high school in 1945, she worked in the local steel mill until her marriage to Sylvester in 1950. Together, they raised seven children in West Mifflin. They fondly remember her superb stuffed cabbage, chocolate chip cookies and nut rolls, exploding homemade root beer, driving them to Holy Name church and school, Duquesne Dolphin swimming practices and meets, summers at the cabin in Ligonier, and mom forever washing their clothes in the basement wringer washer.
In her later years, Florence enjoyed browsing flea markets, collecting antiques, watching old musicals and swimming at the Homestead Carnegie Library, where she appreciated her fellow swimmers giving her the lane along the wall. Always positive in her Catholic faith and in life, she was a constant inspiration to her children.
Her infectious laughter echoed through the generations she raised and filled many houses and holiday celebrations with a legacy of joy that will forever resonate in our hearts. In 2000, she lost Sylvester after 50 years of marriage.
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November 08, 2019 |
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Sister Liguori Rossner 78, on November 7, 2019. Born Patricia Rossner on July 31, 1941 in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Genevieve (Pustelny) Rossner Sr. She attended St. Joseph Elementary School in Duquesne, Divine Redeemer Academy in Elizabeth and Duquesne University where she received a B.S. Ed. She later attended Carnegie Mellon University and received an M.A. in History. She entered the Community of the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer in 1959 and served as a teacher in several Pittsburgh area schools including St. Raphael Elementary, St. Bartholomew Elementary, Divine Redeemer Academy and Bishop Boyle High School. In 1979 she joined the order of the Sisters for Christian Community and that year became co-founder of the Jubilee Soup Kitchen, eventually becoming the Executive Director of the Jubilee Association, Inc. She was instrumental in expanding the work of Jubilee from a soup kitchen to a multi-service community center including a food pantry, employment and placement service, wellness center, health outreach and the John Heinz Family Center. Sister Liguori received several awards for her service including the Cardinal Wright Award from the Bishop’s Latin School in 2018, the Courageous Woman Award from Mom’s House in 2000, Caritas Award from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 1993, the Catholic Youth Award from the Pittsburgh Catholic Youth Association in 1990, the “True Pittsburgher” award from Pittsburgh Magazine in 1986 and was inducted into the Century Club of Distinguished Duquesne Alumni in 1994. She also served as president of the Diocesan Sisters Council in the 1970’s.
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October 25, 2019 |
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Esther (Skillsky) Steimer age 98, of Houston, TX formerly of Duquesne, on October 22, 2019. She was born June 11, 1921 in Duquesne. A daughter of the late William and Nell Skillsky. Esther was much more than a homemaker, earlier in life she was the bookkeeper of her fathers coal mining business. She attended Business School and obtained a pilot license. She became the wife of Joseph Steimer; and raised nine children. A talented seamstress, she created beautifully tailored clothing for all of her girls and decorative treatments for her home. They may have complained about not having off the rack clothing, but now we know how special that was. Among other things, she taught her boys how to dance (with limited success). She was the wife of the late Joseph W. Steimer; mother of Mary Rinaldi (William Gipson) of Montgomery, TX, Linda Curcio (Dr. Lawrence Curcio) of Chapel Hill, NC, Joseph W. Steimer, Jr. (Jean Steimer) of Bellevue, NE, Kathleen Steimer of Selinsgrove, PA, Christopher P. Steimer (Kathleen Steimer) of Elizabeth Twp., PA, Paula Santoski (Jack Doane) of River Oaks, TX, Patrice Sharp (Michael Sharp) of Friendswood, TX, Eileen Rensel (Robert Rensel) of Bakersfield, CA and Martin Steimer (Eleanor Steimer) of Elizabeth Twp., PA; also survived by 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and caregivers, Dulce and Zennia. Esther's passing generates an ocean of tears. Her memorial service will be announced. Announcements by MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME INC., 412-466-3300.
