February 28, 2023 |
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Charles Thomas “Charlie” Bootman, 86, of Cherry Tree, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Indiana Regional Medical Center. Born, February 18, 1937, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Charles K. Bootman and Margaret Hattie (James) Bootman. He married Ann (DiMeo) Bootman December 31, 1960. They recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Charlie was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1954 through most of 1957. In 1970 he started working for the Boilermakers Union, Local 154 of Pittsburgh. There he welded for 27 years until his retirement in 1997.
Those who knew him best, remember Charlie as having a rough and tough exterior, while having a caring and loving heart of gold on the inside. Ann called him, “a bear with a soft heart”. He was a fierce protector of Ann and the people he loved, standing by them through good times and bad, and always supporting them and helping them in any way he could. He was larger than life and filled up every room he entered.
During his life, Charlie always stood for what he believed in and for the things he felt were right. Because of that, he was well respected by his fellow workers in the Boilermakers union and by his friends and neighbors who appreciated his views and comments at many Montgomery Township meetings.
Charlie loved living in his country log home, where most mornings he built a fire in his fireplace while looking over his pond and appreciating the beauty of nature and God’s good earth.
In addition to his wife, Ann, he is remembered by his “adopted daughter”, Brenda Amico and her husband, Mike from Morgantown, WV.
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February 27, 2023 |
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Antony L. Sayles Sr., 59, died suddenly Feb. 17, 2023. He was born February 16, 1964, a loyal son to Gerald R. Sayles, Sr. and the late Maxine W. Howard Sayles. A little brother to Gerald R. Sayles, Jr. (Stephanie) and the late Alicia G. Sayles. A father to Derika Comedy, A.J. Sayles, Ashley Sayles, Laval Krepp, and Patrick Bell. A nephew to Ruby Ford and Eva Brooker. A godson to LaVal Murphy. An uncle, grandfather, cousin, and friend to literally everyone.
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February 16, 2023 |
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Delores W. Long, 88 of Newell, PA, passed away, Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Havencrest Nurasing and Rehab.
She was born January 21, 1935 in Kingston, WV, daughter of Hiram Wriston and Vernia Settle Wriston.
She was a member of Newell United Methodist Church, Newell, Pa. She worked in retail for many years and retired as a CNA having worked in numerous facilities during her career.
She is survived by her children, son Kenneth Adkins and wife Melba of Newell, daughter, Sharon Warnick of McKeesport, daughter, Sandra Adkins of Belle Vernon, daughter Deedee Crystal and husband Anthony of North Versailles; brother, Kenneth Wriston of Florida; 8 Grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
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February 08, 2023 |
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Patrolman Sean L. "Slug" Sluganski, 32, of Baldwin Borough, died Monday, February 6, 2023.
Beloved son of Terri and the late David Sluganski; loving fiancé of Chelsea Cancilla; adoring father of Haven Sluganski; cherished brother of Sarah (Matthew) Griener and Shela (fiancé Pierre Odom) Sluganski; uncle of Macie Sluganski and Madison Griener; grandson of Marilyn and the late Charles "Tom" Williams and the late Leonard and Dolores Sluganski. Also survived by several loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and his beloved dogs Sigg and Knox.
Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, February 12, 2023 from 12-8 p.m. and Monday, February 13, 2023 from 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Trinity Parish, St. Albert the Great Church on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 12:00 noon. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
February 03, 2023 |
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John “Baldy” Marsico, 65, of Oklahoma City passed away peacefully at home on January 28th. He was born February 10, 1957 in McKeesport, PA and is the son of the late John and Shirley Marsico of Glassport, PA. John is preceded in death by his brother, Tony.
A graduate of South Allegheny High School, John proudly served in the U.S Air Force and retired after 20 years of service. He continued working for the Department of Defense for 15 years and received The Spirit Award.
Upon his retirement from the Department of Defense he enjoyed his family time and playing golf. He was a devoted Steeler fan, an avid reader and loved playing golf. He was lucky enough to be able to proudly boast getting “a hole in one.”
He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Des, and son Kyle. John is also survived by sisters Kathi (Hank) Buczynski of McKeesport, PA; Sandi Dyer of Bradenton, FL; Luann (David) Frye of Inwood, W. VA.; Shirley Jeanne (Gary) Beard of Bradenton, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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January 30, 2023 |
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William H. Schlander, 82, of Belle Vernon, formerly of Port Vue, died Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born September 2, 1940, a son of the late Harvey V. Schlander and Bessie (Hamilton) Schlander, and his step-father, Harry Schlander. William served in the U.S. Navy on the USS DesMoines. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service, First Sterling, and Reliant Steel, and retired after 30 years with Safety Kleen Corporation. A former member of the Port Vue Athletic Association, he coached girls’ softball.
He was a member of the US Cruisers Club, VFW Post 698 of North Belle Vernon, and was an active member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, Elizabeth. William was the husband of 62 years, to Arlene (Faust) Schlander, whom he married on October 15, 1960. They raised two daughters, Vicki (David) Anderson of West Newton and Denise (James) Kish of Wheeling, West Virginia; four grandchildren, Sarah (Paul) Cunningham of Oakura, New Zealand, Caitlyn (Michael Mistick of Chantilly, Virginia, Jillian (Carl) Peitz of Marriottsville, Maryland, and Jaime (Kelsey) Kish of Alexandria, Virginia; eight great grandchildren, Paul, Emma, Louie, Cameron, Theo, Sadie, Molly, and Sylvie.
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January 17, 2023 |
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Elizabeth (Betty) Marie Andriko (née Evanish), 97, died January 17, 2023.
Born November 15, 1925 in Turtle Creek, PA to Nicholas and Catherine Evanish, Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Andriko, Sr., whom she married in 1950, her parents, four brothers, and two sisters.
Betty was involved for many years with Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Christian Mothers, and frequently volunteered at St. Joseph Parish in Duquesne, PA. She made lifelong memories and friendships working in a pharmacy for 45 years, first at Ayres Pharmacy in McKeesport, then at Penn Taft Pharmacy in West Mifflin, finally retiring at age 87. She lived 70 years in her own home, spoiling her cat, spending time with neighbors, and completing hundreds of word puzzles. She remained active even after moving to New Kensington to live with her son.
Betty was outgoing, generous, caring, and funny. She is survived by her son Louis (Susan) Andriko, Jr.; grandchildren MaryElizabeth (John) Andriko-Moore, Kathryn (Joseph) Morosky, both of Pittsburgh, PA; and Michael (Jessi) Andriko, of Elkins, WV. She dearly loved her great-grandchildren, Sabine Andriko-Moore and Nikola Andriko, and was eagerly looking forward to meeting another great-grandson due in April.
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December 14, 2022 |
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Robert T. Messner, of Blackridge, formerly of McKeesport, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at age 84. He was the beloved husband of Anne Messner for more than 50 years; loving father of Megan Warren (Peter), of Baltimore, and Michael Messner (Lauren), of Fox Chapel; and proud grandfather of Ellen Kraai, Cecelia Messner, Walter Kraai and Grayson Messner. Bob was born and raised in McKeesport, the son of Thomas and Cecelia Messner. He graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and then practiced law for more than 50 years, first with a Pittsburgh law firm, then as general counsel for G.C. Murphy Co. and Dollar Bank. Bob was a historian with particular interest in the French and Indian War. After his retirement, he worked to fund and create the Braddock's Battlefield History Center, which opened to the public in 2012. In 2018, Bob donated the Center and its exhibits to Fort Ligonier, which continues its operation. He was dedicated to historical preservation through writing, lectures, consulting and serving on the board of several non-profits. Bob was also an Army veteran and commanded an intelligence unit in Korea.
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August 29, 2022 |
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Wayne Ernest Bostak, age 75, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away on August 24, 2022. He was born on September 12, 1946 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania the son of Ernest Otto Bostak and Virginia White.
Wayne was a letter carrier in Altamonte Springs, FL for 33 years. He was a proud US Army veteran. He was also an avid sports fan; particularly the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pirates; and he loved to watch his granddaughters play softball. His was a life well-lived for his God and his country.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Ann (Simmons) Bostak; sons Brian (Emily) Bostak, and Chad Bostak; grandchildren Madison, Meagan, and Joshua Bostak; and sister Ginny (Paul) Novak.
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August 16, 2022 |
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Phillip Lee Snyder, 83, of Stevens Point, Wisconsin passed away on August 12, 2022, at Willow Brooke Senior Living.
At Phillip’s request, no services will be held. Instead, the cremains will be spread in Florida with a memorial service held in Pennsylvania at a later date.
He was born on December 31, 1939 in Los Angeles, CA. Phillip was the son of Rex Edward Foster and mother Nada Verdella Townsend. He later married Cheryl Lynn Hankins Snyder who preceded him in death.
He was an over-the-road truck driver during his working career. He honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1959 – 1963.
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July 23, 2022 |
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Doris Jane McClymont Walker of Goshen, Kentucky, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, died peacefully in her home on July 20, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of fifty- two years, P. Duane ("Dewey") Walker, and her dear and only sibling, Edna Mae Hannen.
Doris was born in Coulter, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on December 17,1931, to the late Richard and Lillian Lyons McClymont. She very much identified with being "a little girl of the 30's," with her strong sense of values and her very frugal ways. Upon graduating from McKeesport High School in 1949, Doris became a legal secretary. (She held treasured, lifelong memories of all the years she spent running to catch the train from her sleepy little coal mining town of Coulter, into downtown McKeesport for school and work.) It was while working as a legal secretary that she met Dewey, and they married in 1959.
As Doris and Dewey started their family, there were significant moves for Dewey's career. All the while, Doris filled the role as primary caregiver to their three children, yet still found time for volunteerism: teaching Sunday school, using her secretarial skills to type large print reading materials for the visually impaired and also learning Braille. Years later, Doris discovered her love for painting and became a decades-long student at the Schrodt Art Studio in Louisville, completing many vibrant and beautiful oil paintings. She was so pleasantly surprised and honored the year she won a blue ribbon at one of the Studio's Art Shows!
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July 02, 2022 |
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Patricia A. Martin McKissick, a native of McKeesport; an educator and loving spouse, mother and grandmother, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at home in Murrysville, Westmoreland County. She was 80.
A graduate of McKeesport schools, Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh, Ms. McKissick began her career teaching in the elementary grades in McKeesport. She continued her life-long teaching of children as a Peace Corps Volunteer and primary school teacher in Iran. Upon return to the U.S., Patricia was active in St Martin’s Episcopal church and was an instructor in early childhood development at Community College of Allegheny County. Late in her career, Patricia returned to the Middle East, where she taught refugees in the Anglican church near her home in Cairo, Egypt.
Accomplished in a variety of cuisines – from Ukrainian and Italian cooking, to Persian, she was also a fervent advocate for food safety.
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June 07, 2022 |
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Sharon E. Piergrossi, 74 of Fayette City, PA, formerly of Greenock PA, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
She was born October 5, 1947 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of Wilbert Jackson and Kathryn Ammon Jackson.
Sharon was retired from Mt. Vernon Personal Care Home in Elizabeth Twp where she was the Kitchen manager. She was a fantastic cook and loved to feed her family with her many treats. Sharon loved spending her time taking care of her dogs and feeding the hummingbirds in the summer.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, James Piergrossi, daughter, Sherri L Eley and husband James of Fayette City and son, James Piergrossi and wife Tori of Kingsville, MD.; two brothers, William Jackson of Dravosburg, Pa. and John Jackson and wife Cynthia of Ohio.; three grandchildren, Ashley Eley, Kayton Biddison and William Werneke. Also survived by three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
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May 28, 2022 |
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Our dear mother, Judy (Judith Anderson Freund) Beisswenger, passed away on May 27, 2022 at the age of 78. She was a wonderful woman with many friends in the Pittsburgh, PA, area and in Nashville, TN.
Judy was born July 2,1943 to Ernie and Doris Anderson of McKeesport, PA, and is survived by her siblings, David Anderson of St. Augustine, FL, and Joan (Sam) Patterson of Lancaster, PA. She graduated from McKeesport High School, Slippery Rock State College (where she was a founding sister of the Delta Zeta sorority) and Penn State University. She taught and substituted in business and English at McKeesport High School for many years.
Judy married fellow teacher John Freund in 1966 and is survived by their four children and grandchildren, Carol (Rick) Taylor (Samuel, Amanda, and Ruby), of Nashville, TN, David (Suzanne) Freund (Tarrah, Zachary, and Robyn) of Butler, PA, John (Janice) Freund of Raleigh, NC, and Ruth (Jason) Bacher (Aubriella and Madilynne) of Butler, PA. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was proud to serve as President of the Women’s Association of the Builder’s Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh. She worked very hard on the development of the scholarship fund. In 2005 Judy married Don Beisswenger in Nashville and became very involved in advocacy for the homeless and also volunteered for over ten years at Vanderbilt 100 Oaks and was pleased to serve on the advisory board of Vanderbilt Hospital. She greatly loved her step-children, grandchildren, and their families.
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May 26, 2022 |
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Janice H. (DeLozier) Washko of Hempfield Twp., formerly of Duquesne, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Born the daughter of the late Vincent DeLozier and the late Marietta (Scanlon) DeLozier. Beloved wife of John Washko for 56 wonderful years. Loving mother of Tom (Colleen) Washko of North Huntingdon and Lynn (Cyndi) Washko of Hempfield.
Cherished grandmother of Katie (Scott) Thompson, Kelly (fiancé Tom Dillon) Washko, Rhiannon (Donny) Beseny, Dennison (Jen) Williams, and Samantha Williams. Special G-G of James Wray-Williams. Sister of the late Vincent DeLozier.
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