April 02, 2017 |
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LORETTA V. RYPKA age 68, of Monessen, PA, formerly of Duquesne on March 31, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Florence Patricia (Dobransky) Rypka. Visitation on Tuesday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME., 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300, at which time a blessing service will be held by Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officating. Burial will be at St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin.
March 22, 2017 |
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DONALD H. HAMILTON age 88, of Duquesne, on March 19, 2017, at his residence. He was the son of the late Harold and Mary Catherine (McCartney) Hamilton; he was retired from Bucyrus-Erie Foundry in Glassport. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Duquesne. He was the beloved husband of 62 years to the late Mary Lou (Ray) Hamilton; father of Patricia Leatherwood, Donald A. Hamilton, Gloria J. Hamilton, Mary K. Carman, Doris J. Hamilton and Jacqueline Mehrmann, all of Duquesne; also 24 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, March 22, 2017, from 2-4 and 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 Thursday at 10 a.m. Reverend James Seeger, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors.
March 22, 2017 |
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James McAllen age 92, of Penn Hills, formerly of Duquesne, on March 19, 2017, at Southwestern Veterans Center. He was a son of the late Archibald and Stella (Shoop) McAllen. Jim was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works as a crane operator. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the VFW, Ft. Louden, PA and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Steelers, Pirates and Pitt Football. Husband of 65 years to the late Marie E. (Jugan) McAllen; father of James Robert (Donna) McAllen of Baltimore, MD, Marcie Marie McAllen of Duquesne, Janet S. Harris of Duquesne and Duane (Kimberly) McAllen of Penn Hills; grandfather of Darren and Dana McAllen, Todd McAllen, Keith Harris, Chad Harris, Penelope, Duane S. and Scott McAllen; also five great- grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Stevenson, Anna Ottavian, John McAllen, Fred McAllen, Sara Almose, Margretta Robey; also survived by nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation or services. A private burial will take place in Dry Run, PA. Jim's family would like to offer a special thank you to Southwestern Veterans Center for their kind and compassionate care. Arrangements by MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, 412- 466-3300.
March 22, 2017 |
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ROBERT L. "BIRD" WOOLCOCK age 70, of Duquesne, on March 21, 2017. He was the son of the late Robert E. and Margaret E. (Spickler) Woolcock. He was retired from Thermal Transfer as a finisher and truck driver. He was an avid Penguins fan, he liked to fish and he was a 1968 graduate of the State Police Academy in Hershey, PA. He is survived by his caretakers and friends, Bill and Linda Bercik, Sr. of Charleroi, PA. Visitation Sunday from 12-6 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Monday at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, PA.
March 10, 2017 |
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EVELYN G. McCREA age 90, of West Mifflin, on March 8, 2017, at home. She was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Dcuricko) Vojtko. Evelyn was a sales clerk at Cox's Department Store and Byers Department Store. She was a member of the former West Mifflin Senior Citizens. Her hobbies included walking and baking. Wife of the late George R. McCrea; mother of Cheryl (late Rick) Morrison of Erie, PA, late Debra McCrea Seropian; and the late Jean M. McCrea; grandmother of Corey Seropian, Shaunna (Mike) Morrison Machosky, Christopher Morrison, Keirsten Morrison, and Ian Morrison; great-grandmother of Owen Machosky; sister of the late James Vojtko. Visitation on Friday from 2:30 - 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Restland Cemetery.
March 09, 2017 |
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David M. “Greek” Obradovich Sr. age 63, of West Mifflin, on March 7, 2017, at home. He was a son of the late Nick and Veronica (Ignat) Obradovich. He enjoyed walking, exercising and playing the guitar. Father of David (fiancée Sarah Kuros) Obradovich, Jr. of West Mifflin; brother of Nick (Caroline) Obradovich of South Fayette, Marlene Petrosky of McKeesport and the late Evelyn (late Jack) Stull. Visitation on Friday, March 10, 2017, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the MALOY – SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 at which time services will be held. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg.
March 01, 2017 |
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LEONARD C. "LENNY" ONOFREY age 51, of West Mifflin, on February 27, 2017, he was a son of Frances "Fran" (Harman) Onofrey of West Mifflin and the late Michael J. "Mickey" Onofrey. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church West Mifflin. He was a graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics. He enjoyed all sports, gardening, and working outdoors and also was an avid fisherman. Besides his mother he is survived by brothers and sisters, Elaine Onofrey and Janet Onofrey, both of Florida; Michael (Deborah) Onofrey of Mechanicsburg, Richard (Jeanne) Onofrey of Plum Boro and the late Daniel (surviving spouse Eileen) Onofrey of West Mifflin; also nieces and nephews. Visitation on Thursday, March 2, 2017 2-4 and 6-8p.m. at MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing service on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Parish Cemetery.
February 20, 2017 |
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MARJORIE TOMKO age 91, of West Mifflin, on February 20, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Hospidor) Grivna. She was a retired nursing supervisor from McKeesport Hospital. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, a graduate of St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing and a member of the GFWC Women’s Club of Duquesne. She was a former member of the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens. Beloved wife of the late George A. Tomko; mother of Georgiana (late Larry) Achen of Auburn, CA, Jan Michael (Diane) Tomko of Somerset; grandmother of Jill (Michael) Rugg, Jaime (Kevin) O’Malley, Julie (Brian) Skidmore and Joy (Paul) Whiteside; also five great- grandchildren, Cassandra Sanzi, Caden O’Malley, Emert Rugg, Josie O’Malley, Matthew Whiteside. Visitation Thursday, February 23, 2017, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Thursday at the funeral home at 12:45 p.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Church, 529 Grant Ave. Ext., West Mifflin, PA 15122.
February 19, 2017 |
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MARGARET M. BANISH age 93, formerly of North Versailles, White Oak and West Mifflin, on February 18, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Sholtis) Hovanec. She was a former member of St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak, and the Keener Senior Citizens of White Oak. She was 1941 graduate of Munhall High School. Beloved wife of the late Albert Banish; mother of James (Charlene) Banish of North Braddock, Joseph (Suzanne) Banish of Pottstown, PA, Judy (John) Silverman of Gibsonia and the late John A. “Jack” Banish; grandmother of Aaron (Casey) Silverman; also three great-grandchildren; sister of Irene Batchen of Pleasant Hills, late Lawrence (surviving spouse Genevieve) Hovanec of West Mifflin, the late William Hovanec, late George (late Agnes) Hovanec, Emily (late Andrew) Horvath, Agnes (Stephen) Povazan of West Homestead, late Stephen Hovanec, late Frank (late Kathleen) Hovanec, late Charles Hovanec, the late John “Sparky” (late Ethel) Hovanec.
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February 19, 2017 |
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NETTIE F. CONLEY age 98, of West Mifflin, on February 18, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Urbaniak) Suhoski. She was a retired cook from St. Agnes School cafeteria for over 20 years. She volunteered for meals on wheels. A member of the Christian Mothers and Guild, the 55 Plus Club at St. Agnes Church and a member of the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens and former Knights of Columbus Senior Citizens; beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Conley; mother of James (Nancy) Conley of South Park, Paul (Janice) Conley of West Mifflin, Jack (Debbie Sullivan) Conley of West Mifflin and the late Robert (surviving spouse Marian) Conley; six grand children; seven great- grandchildren. She was predeceased be her brothers and their spouses, Harry (Anna) Suhoski, Frank (Laura) Suhoski, Edward (Helen) Suhoski, Anthony (Helen) Suhoski; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
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February 18, 2017 |
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ELEANOR M. GALATA age 85 of West Mifflin, on February 15, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Vavra) Gall; beloved wife of the late John “Bunny” Galata; mother of Barbara (Donald) Johnson of Baldwin and Timothy (Stacey) Galata of Oakmont; grand mother of Christine (Phil) Dzubinski, Jen O’Shea, Laurie (Kyle) Mynatt, Donald M. Johnson, Brianna Braden and Andrew “Andy” Galata; great- grandmother of Kevin and Stephen Amlund, Frank, Kaitlyn, Timmy and Anna O’Shea, Cast Mynatt and Eric Karadeema; sister of the late Florence (late Leo) Carr and the late John (late Evelyn) Gall. Visitation Sunday, February 19, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUENRAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne (412- 466-3300) Mass of Christian Burial at Resurrection Church, West Mifflin on Monday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, West Mifflin.
February 18, 2017 |
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MARY C. SEKOWSKI age 63, of Duquesne, on February 17, 2017. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Wasko) Cerepani. She was a former guidance counselor aid for Duquesne public schools. She was a judge of elections for the city of Duquesne. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and attending her grandchildren’s baseball games. She was the wife of 42 years to Francis “Buddy” Sekowski; mother of Todd Sekowski of Duquesne and Ryan (Iresha) Sekowski of West Mifflin; grandmother of Todd J., Tiana, Ryan Jr. and Rylie Sekowski; sister of Dorothy (John) Hodinko of Clairton, David (Jo Lynn) Cerepani of West Melbourne, FL and John (Mary Jo) Cerepani of Kennedy Twp. Visitation Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 2-9 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne (412-466-3300). Blessing Service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Josephs Church, Duquesne at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin.
February 18, 2017 |
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EUGENE N. "GENE" COSTEL age 80, of West Mifflin, on February 16, 2017. He was the son of the late Nicholas and Irene (Ondik) Costel. He was a retired high school math teacher from the Steel Valley School District retiring in 1991. He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, their Men's Club and volunteered at church fish fry dinners. He was an avid bowler and an avid golfer, and had a hole-in-one at Butler's Golf Course. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War and retired from the US Naval Reserve as a Chief Warrant Officer Four with 30 years service. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion and he was a graduate of California State College. Beloved husband of 53 years to Agnes "Aggie" (Ribar) Costel; father of Gary (Melisa) Costel of Butler and Daniel Costel of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren, Andrew, Michael and Timmy Costel; brother of Marcella (late Buddy Petruska and late Chuck) Jaskulski of West Mifflin, Patty (Terry) Bernd of Monroeville; also nieces and nephews. Visitation on Sunday from 1-5 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 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Trinity Church at 11 a.m. Burial with military honors will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Gene's family would like to express their gratitude for the compassionate care provided by the staff of the fifth floor at Jefferson Hospital and their Hospice Program, especially Greg.
February 13, 2017 |
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SUSAN H. “SUE” (MANNS) BARNES age 90, on February 12, 2017, at home. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Veronica (Denne) Manns. She formerly worked at Manns Brothers in Duquesne. She was a former member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers and Guild. Beloved wife of 70 years to Charles D. “Jake” Barnes; mother of Terry L. (Doris) Barnes of Findlay, OH, Sandy (late Paul) Mancini of Kinsman, OH, Dorsey (Tom) Solich of Howland, OH, Carol (Jim) Howard of West Mifflin, Sheryl (Ed) Eichenlaub of Bethel Park and Sue Muha of West Mifflin; also 16 grandchildren; and 12.9 great-grandchildren; sister of Thomas (Esther) Manns of West Mifflin; predeceased by brothers and sisters, Lawrence (late Ann) Manns, Norbert (late Martha) Manns, Regis (late Ann) Manns, Joseph “Sonny” (late Emma) Manns, Howard (late Mary Ann) Manns, Gertrude (late Bert) Kovalsky, late Mildred Manns. Visitation Monday 6-8pm and Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial St. Agnes Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
January 30, 2017 |
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CHARLES R. “CHUCK” RUHE age 90, of West Mifflin, on January 28, 2017, at home. He was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Denne) Ruhe. He was a retired contract negotiator for Westinghouse. He was a member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne where he was an usher. He proudly served his country in the Army during WWII and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Duquesne-West Mifflin Knights of Columbus #4210, where he was a Past Grand Knight and was a member of the North Hills Historical Auto Club. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Sable) Ruhe; father of Linda Ruhe of Vero Beach, FL, Yvonne Blair and her husband, Dave of Jefferson Hills, Janet Kaufman and her husband, Scott of Upper St. Clair and the late Charles A. Ruhe; grandfather of Justin (Liz) Blair, Vanessa (Bill) Flower, Jordan (Lisa) Blair, Christopher Kaufman and Kellie Kaufman; great-grandfather of Nathan Blair, Raegan Blair and Clara Flower; predeceased by sisters and their husbands, Agnes (Steve) Kosko, Rosella (Dr. Andrew) Petrillo, Celeste (Frank) Matyko, Ruth (George) Vamos; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, February 1, 2017, from 2-5 p.m., and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Friday in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Burial will be with military honors in the parish cemetery.
