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November 22, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Carl “Peanut” Edward Elm, II, age 48, of Elizabeth, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on July 6, 1975 and is the son of John P., Sr. and Joyce Beitler Warabak of White Oak. Carl loved fishing, vegetable gardening, and gambling. He also loved the ocean, all animals, and going to the family cabin.
November 20, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Evelyn Marie Pasternak, age 90, of White Oak, died on Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born in Rankin on February 8, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marie Butcher Begg. She was the wife of the late John Stephen Pasternak, who died on November 26, 2019. Evelyn retired after 35 years from Koppers, Inc. as the office manager. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Swissvale. Her favorite pastimes were reading, going on trips to various casinos, and spending time with her family.
November 17, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Doris Ann Lynch, age 87, of Port Vue, PA died on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born in Port Vue, PA on March 14, 1936 and is the daughter of the late Michael and Laura Zawrot Tutko, and the wife of the late Leonard J. Lynch, who died on September 19, 2016. Doris was employed as a secretary to the general manager at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin, PA. She was a member of Saints Jochim and Anne Parish and the Polish National Alliance Lodge #750 in Glassport, PA.
November 16, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Scott Walker Brown, age 63, of McKeesport, died on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 19, 1960 and is the son of the late George Walker and Joanne Wood Brown.
November 12, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
November 10, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Michael Carl Pribanic, age 68, of Elizabeth Township, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 5, 1955. This auspicious birth date presaged a rich and passionate yet tragically foreshortened life.
November 07, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mara Jane Stephan, 64, of White Oak, passed away November 5, 2023, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born July 15, 1959, Mara was the daughter of the late Lou and Mary Vrabel Sladics.
November 07, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ronald Robert Dixon, Sr., age 88, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on January 13, 1935 and is the son of the late Harvey E. Dixon, Sr. and Gertrude E. Lightner Dixon Roman. Ronald was employed as an auto mechanic for most of his career and later was a truck driver who delivered trailers to various states. Ronald was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He also loved to walk, especially around the neighborhoods of McKeesport and White Oak, and would frequently visit his friends at the Corner Donut Shop in McKeesport.
November 05, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William Harold Kocis, age 73, of White Oak, PA and Port Vue, PA died on Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born in New York, NY on July 17, 1950 and was the son of the late Helen Kocis and the husband of the late Helen Louise Bucek Kocis, who passed on April 14, 2020. William proudly served in the United States Army as military police. Upon discharge, he was employed by US Steel National Tube Works and later moved to Pooler, Georgia with his wife and family to serve as an educator for the remainder of his career. You could always find William surrounded by his pets, a loving Siamese cat and loyal miniature poodle, and listening to music. William had a passion for 60's and 70's rock with a special interest in the British invasion. He was known by his family for remembering birthdays and making each card personal.
November 01, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Christopher Matthew Klos, age 66, of West Mifflin, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 8, 1957 and is the son of Tina Ruzzi Klos of West Mifflin and the late Bernard J. Klos. Christopher was employed for 18 years as an electrician and universal master technician for The Techs. He was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish, Holy Angels Church and was previously a member of their council.
October 31, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Daniel Patrick Davis, 67, of Greensburg, died peacefully at Forbes Hospital on October 30, 2023. He was born in Greensburg on November 25, 1955 to Julie and Clayton Davis, the sixth of ten children. Dan attended Latrobe High School before studying Engineering at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. He briefly lived in Wyoming, working on oil rigs, and California, before returning to Pennsylvania in 1977. He was a gifted musician and enjoyed playing and listening to music at Speal’s Tavern. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Michael, and his daughter, Mikaela.
October 28, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Thomas Louis Russ, age 65, of Irwin, died on Friday October 27, 2023 after an almost 3 year battle with cancer. He was born in McKeesport on March 30, 1958 and is the son of the late Thomas Frank and Louise Mogus Russ. Thomas worked as a mill worker before retiring as a pipe fitter for People’s Gas in 2014. In his retirement, Thomas loved to spend time in his garage, where he could fix any lawnmower, and do all sorts of woodworking. He had a real creative eye for refurbishing and restoring furniture and building fixtures. Outside of his garage, Thomas loved to fish and boat, and especially to garden, growing cucumbers, peppers, eggplants, and most numerously tomatoes. Thomas was the gardener of the neighborhood and provided for all his neighbors. He was a former member of the General Smedley D. Butler Post 701 White Oak American Legion.
October 25, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Daniel William Herlehy, age 75, of White Oak, formerly of North Versailles, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on March 27, 1948 and is the son of the late Paul James and Meredith Nelson Herlehy. Daniel graduated from McKeesport High School and was employed at General Motors as a Millwright until his retirement in 2003. He loved to travel cross county and assist at campgrounds with his wife. He was an avid card player and loved to play poker machines. He was a member of the General Smedley D. Butler Post 701 White Oak American Legion and the 11th Ward Club in McKeesport.
October 17, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Josephine Marie Dorazio, age 95, grew up in Glassport, moved to McKeesport then to White Oak, died on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on March 19, 1928 and is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Galeza Pryzby. She was the wife of the late Frank G. Dorazio, who died on June 3, 2013. Josephine was previously employed at the former Philbert Candy Company of Glassport and retired as a cashier from the Foodland Grocery Store on Fifth Avenue in McKeesport. She was a member of the former St. Mary Czestochowa Church and its Christian Mothers.
October 15, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Gary Trbovich, age 68, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on September 3, 1955 and is the son of the late Nicholas and Dorothy Kusic Trbovich. He retired as a maintenance director after 30 years of service. He was a lifetime member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport and its Men’s Club. Gary served as an officer for the Junior Tamburitzans of Duquesne, as well as performing with the Balkan Dancers in his younger days. He was deeply engrained in Serbian culture from his church to its music and foods. Gary was an avid gardener and an “all Pittsburgh sport team fanatic”. The true lights of his life were his family, Kumovi, and friends.
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