December 16, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
After completing his life of service to God, his family, community and country, Bill Adams, 92, a lifelong resident of Duquesne, PA passed from this life to everlasting life on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 surrounded by his family. Bill’s legacy as a servant of the Lord is far-reaching. At the early age of 19, he served his country in the Army earning five battle stars in the European Theatre during WWII. He began his community service as a police officer for the City of Duquesne. Following his retirement, he worked as a homicide detective for Allegheny County. Bill was later employed as a security guard of the Frick Art Museum in Pittsburgh.
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December 07, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Stephen P. Kalo, 60, of Duquesne, died peacefully at home on, December 5, 2016. He was born, January 30, 1956. Beloved son of, Dolores M. and the late John S. Kalo, of Duquesne; sister, Kristine A. Kalo, of North Versailles; and the late (brother) David C. Kalo; his niece Erica R. Kalo ( Michael ), of North Huntingdon. His nephew Brian M. Kalo, of North Huntingdon; and his great nephew Eli. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and many, many friends. Stephen enjoyed going to work at Mon Yough Community Services, VBA, in McKeesport, and being with his friends and co-workers.
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November 05, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Mary (Magdich) Holuka, 94, formerly of Duquesne, died peacefully Wednesday, November 2, 2016, in Eldercrest Nursing Center, Munhall. Born February 13, 1922, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Justina (Mazej) Magdich. Mrs. Holuka was a member of S S Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne.
Loving mother of Robert Holuka and former daughter-in-law Karen Holuka, both of West Mifflin, and most beloved grandma and favorite shopping partner of her one and only granddaughter, Amy Graham of Texas. Also survived by two great grandchildren, Kyler Maddigan and Kinley Graham and nieces and nephews.
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November 02, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Dorothy Nikolich Lancos, 91, of White Oak and formerly of Duquesne, Mrs. Lancos was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. McKeesport and Holy Trinity Kola. Beloved wife of the late Edward Lancos, she is survived by her loving children, Nadine and Edwin; and a sister, Sophie. She was a wonderful lady.
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November 01, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Lily Ann Thomas Baron, of White Oak, passed away on Sunday, October 30th, 2016. She was a loving wife of 46 years (November 7, 1970) to Robert Edward Baron. Lily was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948, in Duquesne, daughter of Michael and Anna Thomas.
She is survived by daughter Melissa Baron (Robert) Vanek of Parker, Colorado, Heidi (Sean) Darby of North Huntingdon, Susannah (ThanhBinh) Hoang of Bentonville, Arkansas and son, Jonathon Thomas Baron of White Oak and grandchildren Luke Tyler, Vanessa Lily, and Samantha Elizabeth Vanek, Grace Anne and Grant Michael Darby and ThanhHien Hannah and ThanhHau Tanner Hoang and sister Mary Jane (Thomas) Henaghan of North Huntingdon.
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October 11, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
William J. Odoski, age 83, of Duquesne, died peacefully, Sunday, October 9, 2016, in U.P.M.C. Shadyside . Born July 14, 1933, in Duquesne, he was the son of John and Stella Odoski. Mr. Odoski enjoyed being an avid landscaper, repairing lawn mowers, and spending time with family and friends. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine C. (Kosuda) Odoski. He is survived by his loving daughter, Kimberly Odoski Harmon of McKeesport; and a son, William "Bo" (Becky) Odoski of Missouri; two brothers, Thomas Odoski of Duquesne and John Odoski of West Mifflin; five grandchildren, Ashley Donaldson, Kristie Harmon, Brooke, Brenna, and Brandon Odoski; and four great-grandchildren.
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October 09, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
George Yanichko, 92, died Oct. 6, 2016 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the Late Vasil and Helen Lesko Yanichko. Born in Duquesne, November 6, 1923. He was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. He was a retired U.S. Steel Corp. employee with 38 yrs. service, Duquesne Works Metallurgical Dept. "He also proudly served his country as a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Marines, South Pacific Theater, During WWII.
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September 18, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Richard E. Krausa, 76, of West Mifflin died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Born in North Versailles on May 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Theodore and Helen (Sokolowski) Krausa. Mr. Krausa was a retired Manager for Isaly's, a former employee of Pennsylvania Coach, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of the late Leah A. Krausa, he is survived by two sons, Richard R. (Betsy) Krausa and Stephen (Cyndie) Krausa: two daughters, Sherry (Fred) Jenkins and Cheryl (Richard) Lutz; a brother, Edwin Krausa; a sister, Theodora Sheppard; twelve grandchildren, Jason (Linda), Angie (Brian), Michael (DeAnna), Rachel, Brittany, Doug, Cheyne, Tara, Kaylee, Cody, Alex and Ray; four great grandchildren, Danielle, Sydney, Konner and Ava.
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September 17, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Janice Lee Jones, 64, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 13, 2016. Born November 4, 1951, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late James and Marguerite (Shaw) Davis Sr. Loving mother of Doreen Davis, Dion Davis, and Dedris J. Davis Sr. She is also survived by four brothers, James Davis Jr., Rodney Davis, Roderick Davis, and Anthony Davis; two sisters, Darlene Davis Jackson, and Ira Davis seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
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September 12, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
John "Big John" "Yuno" Durik Jr., 80, of Duquesne, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully at home on September 8, 2016. Born October 25, 1935, in Connecticut, he was the son of the late John and Sophia (Mayton) Durik Sr. He was a retired Guard at the Allegheny County Jail, former employee of U.S. Steel Corporation, Duquesne Works, past two term president of Steelworkers Local 1256, and a member of Duquesne Masonic Lodge #731.
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September 01, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
James Michael Volosky, 76, of Homestead, died Friday, August 26, 2016 in Pittsburgh. Born January 29, 1940 in Homestead, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Mikula) Volosky. Mr Volosky was a retired employee of the former Homestead Works, U.S. Steel Corp. and a U.S. Army veteran. He was the husband of the late Alice Volosky. He is survived by two sons, James Volosky of Swissvale and Timothy Volosky of Brownsville; two daughters, Vicky Pikka of Lansing, Michigan and Judith Green of Port Vue; and seven grandchildren. All services were private and entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home.
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September 01, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Vilma (Babik) Pulica, 91, of Duquesne, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 in St. Angelo Manor, McKeesport. Born July 7, 1925, in the Czech Republic, she was the daughter of the late Pavel Babik and Vilma Slaborova. She was the beloved wife of the late Imrich Pulica. All services were private and entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home.
September 01, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Maria Carmella (Delle Donne) Meglio, 85, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully Tuesday, August 30, 2016, in McMurray. Born December 17, 1930, in Rankin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Congo) Delle Donne. Mrs. Meglio was a faithful member of Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin. A former cashier at the Braddock Hills Giant Eagle and a member of the ISDA. Loving mother of Donna Meglio of Canonsburg and Jack (Lisa) Meglio of Melbourne, FL. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Jack and Nichole Meglio; two great grandchildren, Kylie and Madison; and a sister, Lee (Rich) Trankocy of North Versailles.
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August 06, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Helen E. (Morgan) Sabol, Age 77, of West Mifflin, suddenly fell asleep in the Lord at home on Friday, August 5, 2016. Born January 31, 1939, in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Neubauer) Morgan. Mrs. Sabol was a faithful member of SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church Duquesne, a retired customer service associate of the former Hills Department Store in West Mifflin and loved gardening.
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July 07, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Pauline (Bednar) Sloss, 89, longtime resident of Willow Drive West Mifflin, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016, after a long debilitating illness holding her daughter's hand at Kane Reginal, McKeesport. Beloved mother of Robert Morgan Sloss, Jr. of Elizabeth, Cynthia Christine Sloss of West Mifflin and Bruce Paul Sloss also of Elizabeth; loving grandmother of Robert of Seattle, WA, Eric of Aspinwall, Nathan of Kansas City, MO, Jeff of Bel Air, MD, Brett of Pittsburgh, Morgan of West Mifflin, and Marc of Mt. Washington; also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Luke, Alanna, Tessa, Jacob, Julie, Kevin, and Ryan. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
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