Rodney D. Myers
April 06, 2023 |
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April 06, 2023 |
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April 01, 2023 |
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March 28, 2023 |
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Cecelia Eileen Grooms, age 80, of West Mifflin, passed away on March 4, 2023, at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, in Mechanicsville, VA. Born in McKeesport on September 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ella (Vranesevic) Ferencz. She was a former sales associate and a former beautician. She was the wife of the late John W. Grooms Sr.; mother of J. Wayne (Tammy) Grooms Jr. of Mechanicsville, VA and late Jeannine M. Hines; grandmother of Ronald W. Hines and Shauney M. Chicka-Hines; sister of Richard (Elsie) Ferencz of West Mifflin, Joanne (Andy) Cerpani of West Mifflin and late James (wife Audrey survives) Ferencz of Penn Hills; stepsister of the late Ray (late Donna) Moss. Visitation will be held on Maundy Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 10:30-11:00 A.M. at Christ Lutheran Church-Duquesne, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor John Gropp, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. 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.
March 26, 2023 |
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Walter R. Worek Jr., Age 83, of West Mifflin, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Born in Glassport, on November 19, 1939, he was the son of the Late Walter and Elizabeth (Michaels) Worek Sr. He was a retired teller for various banks, ending with PNC. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish – St. Joseph Church and the Duquesne Annex Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Vice President. He loved the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. Walter is the beloved husband of 60 years to Carol (Ruggier) Worek; father of Arlene (Bruce) Goetz of Mars, John (Sharen) Worek of West Mifflin and David (Maria) Worek of South Riding, VA; Grandfather of Ben (Lauren) Worek, Brian Worek, Molly Worek, Megan Worek, Shelly Worek, Josh Goetz, Ali Goetz, Ian Goetz and Rachel Goetz; Brother of Late Eugene (wife Beverly survives) Worek and Dennis (Debbie) Worek of VA; Nephew of Aileen (Late Albert “Bob”) Michaels of Duquesne; Brother-In-Law of Sandi (Late Gerry) Como of Pleasant Hills, Shelly (Late Paul) Ruggier of Elizabeth Twp. and Thomas (Late Evie) Fichera of West Mifflin. He is also survived by many Nieces and Nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, from 1-4 and 6-8 pm at the MALOY- SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, PA 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAN BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Blessing Service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 9:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am, at St. Joseph Church-Duquesne, with Rev. Nick Mastrangelo officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to The Alzheimers Association. Walter’s family would like to give a special thank you to his caregivers and Monarch Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.
March 22, 2023 |
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Pamela Ghafoor, age 58, of Dravosburg--Sunrise, June 27, 1964~Sunset, March 22, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Jumal and Phyllis (Poindexter) Ghafoor Sr. She liked to braid hair, make clothes and talk about home remedies. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Brittany Barnett of Pittsburgh and Alanzo Williams of Dravosburg; brothers, Jerome Ghafoor of Pittsburgh and Gerard Ghafoor of Turtle Creek and sister, Phyllis Denise Ghafoor of Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by her brothers, late Jumal Ghafoor Jr. and late Derek Ghafoor. There is no visitation. A Memorial Service will be announced with time and place. 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.
March 20, 2023 |
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She is survived by her son Gregory (Lori) Rusteikas of Manassas VA; grandchildren Scott (Melissa) Rusteikas of Concord NC and Christi (Matthew) Marcheschi of Buffalo Grove IL; great grandchildren Gianna, Gemma, Natalie, Andrew, and Finley.
Evelyn was a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lake Ridge VA, and a longtime former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church (St. Thomas The Apostle Parish) in Duquesne.
Visitation will be from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing service will be at 9:30am Monday at the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00am in St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, with the Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charity of Pittsburgh, 212 9th St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222.
March 18, 2023 |
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Joan C. Shedlock, age 84, of Brentwood, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in McKeesport on December 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary (Ganle) Nemes. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and watching “Family Feud.” Joan was the wife of the late Edward J. Shedlock; mother of Paul E. Shedlock of West Mifflin and Jennifer Haskins of West Mifflin; sister of the late June (late Charles “Bud”) Dudgeon and the late Robert (late Margaret) Nemes. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 4-8 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 Service will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with Deacon Ron Demblowski, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Elias Cemetery, West Mifflin.
March 18, 2023 |
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Catherine P. “Cathy” Tomko, age 77, of West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at home. Born in Pittsburgh on October 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Grace (Gables) Shannon. She worked in Media Sales, was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church, enjoyed boating, traveling, cruising all over the world with her husband Dean, and was a devoted “GG” and “Auntie.” Cathy is survived by her husband of 14 years, Dean Tomko; children, Michelle (Brian) Blankenship of Morgantown, WV, Heather (Jon) Wagner of Haymarket, VA, Meghan (Ryan) Kruse of West Deer, Laurel Wentz of Blowingrock, NC, Jeff (Bridgette) Tomko of Danville; niece, Kelly Kuhn of Reserve Twp.; sisters, Thomasine (Mickey) Glamp of Reserve Twp and the late Deborah Marafiotti; grandchildren, Savannah Dervis, Reilly Wagner, Jack Wagner, Grant Wagner, Zach Kruse, Hayden Kruse, Liam Tomko, Tessa Tomko, and Breece Tomko. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Agnes Church, 622 St. Agnes Lane, West Mifflin, 15122, with Rev. Dan Sweeney, officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. 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.
March 18, 2023 |
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Daniel L. Piskor, age 79, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 (St. Patrick’s Day), at home, in the presence of and surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Duquesne on September 9, 1943, he was the son of the late Stephen T. & Sylvia (Zavonovich) Piskor. He was employed at U.S. Steel-Duquesne Works, in the Primary Mill, Builders Square, and Shop and Save, in Century Square, as the Dairy Manager. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church and the A.A.R.P. Chapter # 3172, at the Thompson Run Club and enjoyed bowling and going to the casino. Daniel was the husband of 58 years to Darlene (Bacik) Piskor; father of Dan (Sue) Piskor of Springfield, VA and Dean (Susan) Piskor of Mechanicsburg, PA; grandfather of Diana (Jake) Glaser of Centerville, VA; and brother of Stephen (Barb) Piskor of Fox Chapel. There will be no visitation or services at this time. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. “Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal.” 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.
March 16, 2023 |
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March 13, 2023 |
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Arnold A. Mathe, age 89, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport. Son of the late Alexander and Irene (Salko) Mathe, he was born in McKeesport on May 3, 1933. He was a retired food broker and salesman and a graduate of Dale Carnegie Sales School. He was a member of St. John Mark Lutheran Church, Homestead, where he served on Council, was a Lector and Usher. He was a Past Master of McKeesport Lodge F&AM #375, a member of F&AM #731 and was involved in youth basketball for the West Mifflin Recreation League. His grandchildren were his life and his great grandchildren were very special to him. He proudly served his Country in the Army during the Korean War. Arnold is the loving husband of 68 years to Jeannette (Miskanic) Mathe; father of Terry Naylor of West Mifflin and Tammy O’Brien of Munhall; grandfather of Christopher Naylor, Zachary (Tosha) Naylor, Dr. Taylor O’Brien and Blake O’Brien; great grandfather of Alexander Naylor, Garrett Naylor and Ava Naylor; and brother of late Thomas Mathe and late Dennis (surviving spouse Joy) Mathe. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023 and Friday, March 17, 2023, 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 Masonic Services will take place on Thursday, at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 12:00 Noon, with Rev. Robert Gago, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Hedwig Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.
March 08, 2023 |
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March 03, 2023 |
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March 02, 2023 |
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February 28, 2023 |
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John A. Hoblak, age 87, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Concordia of Monroeville. Born in Duquesne on February 21, 1936, he was the son of the late John and Julia (Chobirko) Hoblak. He was retired from Tygart & Co as a welding and crane operator. After retirement, he worked at Gander Mountain for 17 years. John was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Forest Hills, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was the loving husband of 59 years to the late Karen M. (Deets) Hoblak, who died on December 6, 2017. He is the father of Barbara Simmons of West Mifflin, James (Cynthia) Hoblak of North Huntingdon, Susan (Edward) Davies of Finleyville, Kathleen Hoblak of West Mifflin, Kristine (Robert) Karpinsky of Finleyville, Eric (Devera) Hoblak of West Mifflin and the late Jonathan Hoblak; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and brother of the late Carol Hathaway and late Lawrence Hoblak. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, from 1-8 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 be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, 400 Barclay Ave., Forest Hills, 15221, with Pastor Ronald Breight, officiating, followed by Military Honors. Everyone please meet at Church.