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Mary R. Sabol

June 24, 2021 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Mary R. (Spirnak) Sabol, 94, of West Mifflin, died peacefully on Tuesday June 22, 2021, in Dumfries, VA., at the home of her daughter, Marian. Born August 30, 1926, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Balogac) Spirnak. Mary was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin. For many years Mary was involved in Parish activities working in the kitchen with everything from fish fries, and funeral repast to baking ceregi. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Sabol, and is survived by two daughters, Marian (Michael) Gross of Virginia and Audrey (Frank) Steiner of West Mifflin, a brother, Raymond (Marie) Spirnak of Munhall and a sister, Eleanor (Late Thomas "Tim") Marcinko of Whitaker, four grandchildren, Eugene Sabol, Rachael (Bill) Fike, Caitlin Steiner (Matthew Kanczes), Bethany Steiner, and four great grandchildren, Aiden and Ashton Fike, and Laura and Caroline Kanczes; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Eugene Sabol and a grandson, Jonathan Steiner.

 
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Mildred Otlano

May 19, 2021 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Mildred (Boruch) 0tlano, 93, of West Mifflin, died peacefully Monday, May 17, 2021, in UPMC Heritage Place, Pittsburgh. Born June 26, 1927, in Braddock, she was the daughter of the Late Joseph and Martha (Walendziewicz) Boruch. Mrs. Otlano was a member of St. Thomas The Apostle Parish, Resurrection Church, West Mifflin. Beloved Wife of the Late John Otlano. She is survived by two sons, John Jr. and Mark , a daughter, Linda , sixteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by two daughters, Martha and Antionette , three brothers, Joseph, Michael and Raymond Boruch, and two sisters, Florence A. Boruch and Agnes Guzewicz .

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 4-8pm in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home Inc., 828 Richford St., Duquesne. A Blessing in the Memorial Home on Friday, May 21, 2021, at 9:30am will be followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in Resurrection Church with Rev. Nicholas Mastrangelo as celebrant. Burial will follow in All aints Catholic Cemetery, Braddock Hills.

 
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Veronica Kinch

May 05, 2021 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Veronica Kinch, of Montgomery, Texas, formerly of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully from this life to eternal rest, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, May 1.  Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Mary Opatick.  Frank, her husband of 56 years, preceded her in death, along with four siblings:  Bernard (Natalie), Eugene ‘Skip’ (Elaine), Lawrence ‘Tubby’ (Norma, surviving), Marianne (Ronald).

Veronica is survived by her children Jonathan ‘Jay’ (Becki), Timothy (Kim), and Laura Jean (Sean); seven grandchildren, Stephanie (Frank), Brittanie, Jacqueline, Jennifer (Greg), Troy (Linzie), Ryan and Darren; three great-grandchildren Blaine, Priscilla Grace, and Paizley; her helpful nephew, Wayne; many nieces and nephews, cousins, and her cat Maggie.

During her life, she built a successful career as a Sales Representative for Bell Telephone, later Verizon, and was an excellent homemaker, wife, mother, Gramsey, Great Gram, and Aunt.  She attended Holy Trinity Catholic School, graduated from Duquesne High School, and was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, in Duquesne, PA., for more than 60 years.  She loved animals, was passionate about her garden and yard, was a member of the Telephone Pioneers, and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association.  She was proud of her entire family and always showed an interest by keeping in touch with everyone.

 
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Andrew Hrizo

April 20, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Andrew Hrizo, 92, of Laurel Mountain Boro., formerly of Duquesne, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Born May 22, 1928,in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Laychak) Hrizo. Mr. Hrizo was a retired employee of the former Duquesne Works U.S. Steel Corporation, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict, a member of the Gen. Smedley D. Butler White Oak American Legion, the Fort Ligonier V.F.W. Post 734, and a former member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Peter and John Hrizo, and four sisters, Mary Hrizo, Ann Hrizo, Helen Haluschak and Margaret Pomocki. He is survived by a nephew, Dennis (Brandalyn) Hollin and great nieces and nephews.

 
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Richard T. "Ricky" Stanoszek

April 03, 2021 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Richard T. "Ricky" Stanoszek, 61, of North Huntingdon passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Good Friday, April 2, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Homestead on April 11, 1959, he was the son of Margaret "Midge" (Mihailoff) Stanoszek and the late Theodore "Hambone" Stanoszek. Rick was a self employed painter and proprietor of Rick's Painting and an avid Softball and Basketball player. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his beloved wife, Diane (Cole) Stanoszek, two loving sons, Cory Stanoszek (Rachel Madden) and Cody Stanoszek (Ashley Harrigan), three sisters, Cindy (Dennis) Mitrik, Diane "DeeDee" Troutman, and Lori (Craig) Skovranko, and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and cousins.

 
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Gabriel R. Hrico

March 12, 2021 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Gabriel R. Hrico, 90, of West Mifflin fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at home on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

Born in McKeesport on September 2, 1930, he was the son of the Late John F. and Margaret (Hromi) Hrico. Mr. Hrico was a foundering and faithful member of S.S. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne; member and former officer of the Parish Men's Club; a retired educator and beloved teacher in the Duquesne School District with 35 years of service.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean conflict. Beloved husband of the Late Virginia (Kuzo) Hrico, he is survived by his loving children Lori Hrico, West Mifflin and David Hrico, Easton PA, and a sister-in-law, Madeline Fecik, Strongsville, Ohio, and God Father to Kristy Ann (Kuzo) and Christopher (Loya). In addition to his parents and loving wife, he was also preceded in Death by his son Michael J. Hrico and 4 Brothers.

 
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George J. Radvansky

March 05, 2021 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

George J. Radvansky, 78, of Duquesne, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Paramount Nursing Home, Baldwin Boro. Mr. Radvansky was born in Duquesne, February 23, 1943. He was the son of the late Michael J. and Mary H. (Gajdzik) Radvansky. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Parish, Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, a retired employee of the Homestead works, the Edgar Thompson works, and the Irvin works of the U. S. Steel Corporation, and a proud veteran of the U. S. Army, and a member of VFW Post 6673 Munhall - Whitaker.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul (Rita survives) Radvansky. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Rita Radvansky, a niece, Amy Davis, two nephews, Myles (Jamie) Radvansky and Craig (Ashley) Radvansky, two great nieces, Amber and Rachael Radvansky, and several cousins.

 
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Peggy B. (Riggar) Fait

January 04, 2021 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Peggy B. (Riggar) Fait, 62, of Port Vue, died on Sunday, January 3, 2021, in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born on July 8, 1958, in Uniontown, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Shirley (Thorpe) Riggar. Mrs. Fait was a retired sales clerk for Mantsch's Blue Bonnet Bakery in Homestead. She is survived by a son Stephen (Alisha) Fait, three brothers, Rusty Riggar, Kenny Riggar, and Mark Riggar, three sisters, Diane McGreggor, Rebecca Booker, and Suzanne Martin, one loving granddaughter, Emma Grace Fait, and her significant other, Ed Humenik. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, John Fait, and a brother, Bernard Riggar.

 
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Trevor D. Knapp

December 30, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Trevor D. Knapp, 34, of Duquesne, died on Monday, December 28, 2020, at home. Born on January 4, 1986, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Dennis J. and Shirley A. (Molzer) Knapp. Trevor was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Duquesne. He is survived by his loving parents, Dennis and Shirley Knapp, a beloved brother and sister-in-law, Travis D. and Beth Knapp and his four legged friends, Skylar, Rocky, and Gracie.

 
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Ethel N. Maydak

December 01, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Ethel N. Maydak, 89, of St. Therese Plaza, Munhall, formerly of West Mifflin, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Hempfield Manor in Greensburg. She is survived by son Robert (Alice) Nicklis of Sumter, SC, daughter Vicky (Donald) O'Toole of Latrobe, son David (Cathy) Nicklis of Bedford, and daughter Lori (David) Kracinovsky of  West Mifflin; stepdaughters Marianne Martin (Jim Lindsay) of Panama City, FL, Deborah (Jon) Peace of Fairhope, AL, and Carol (John) Baron of Florence, AL. She is also survived by sisters Janet Ness of Jacobus,  Suzie (Mike) Morris of Edmond, OK, and Goldie Griffith of Holidaysburg and brother Roy (LeAnn) Claar of Holidaysburg; grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Nicklis of Dallas, GA, Bridget (Dan) Labishak of Baldwin, Chrissie (Matt) Begin of Elyria, OH, Kimberly (Roger) Nee of Bedford, David  (Joyce) Nicklis of Bedford, DJ Kracinovsky of Nashville, TN, Kara Kracinovsky of West Mifflin, Brett (Emily) Martin of Lecanto, FL, Erin (Matt) Curran of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Janel Martin of Manhattan, NY, Amanda Martin of Panama city, FL Meghan (Scott) Stallbaum of San Antonio, TX, Anne (Rick) Stairhime of Crozet, VA, Sean (Jackie) Peace of Columbus, O William Baron of Oxford, AL, Sarah Baron of Miami, FL, Jacob Baron of Starkville, MS; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and dear friends. She is the widow of the late Robert (Bob) Nicklis of Langdondale whom she married in 1951 and the late Lawrence (Larry) Maydak whom she married in 1990. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Warren Bill) and Faye (Weiser)   Nevitt of Bedford, sister Nancy Gates  of New Paris, brother Robert Clarr of WY, brother-in-laws, Perry Ness of Jacobus, Harry "Poose" Gates of New Paris and William Griffith of Holidaysburg, and her mother Helen Dodson Clarr of Holidaysburg.

Ethel was employed by Stratigo's Catering of White Oak for 23 years and by the Gateway Clipper Fleet of Pittsburgh for 14 years. She was a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ, first in Friend's Cove (Bedford) and then in Duquesne. She enjoyed her many years as a member of the GFWC Women's Club of Duquesne, the Knights of Columbus Seniors, and the Duquesne Annex Seniors. She served as a past president of the Duquesne Band Parents. She loved baking and sharing the cakes, pies, and cookies she made, but nothing made her happier than yelling BINGO!

Friends and family will be received in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne, PA, 15110 on Thursday December 3, 2020 from 2-8 PM and on Friday December 4, 2020 from 10 until time of service at 11AM with Rev. James  Condron, in the Memorial Home. Burial will follow in Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon.

Family wishes for contributions be made to Grace United Church of Christ, 100 7th Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 or the  Humane Animal Rescue, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.

 
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Leonard (“Duke”) Ducar

November 26, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Leonard (“Duke”) Ducar, 89, of Duquesne died November 21, 2020 in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born November 29, 1930, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Billi) Ducar of Munhall and the beloved husband of Evelyn (Urban) Ducar for 27 years before her passing in 1988.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers John, Michael and Joseph, and sisters Mary Bobick and Ann Ducar.

Leonard was the loving father of daughter Eva Ducar of West Homestead, sons John (Jill) Ducar of Penn Township and James Ducar of Duquesne, and the loving Pa of Sara and Cecelia Ducar.  He was also the loving brother of Bernard (Janet) Ducar of Whitaker, Frances (Stephen) Fischer of West Homestead, Martha (Thomas) McAloon of Whitehall, and Dolores (Donald) Rohac of Irwin,and uncle to several nieces and nephews. .

 
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Elsie Yanichko

November 22, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Elsie Porter Yanichko, 93, of West Mifflin, died November 19, 2020, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born May 12, 1927, in Columbia, S. C., she was the daughter of the late Ceaphus C. and Jessie Gallant Porter of Columbia, S.C. She was a graduate of Dentsville High School and President of the class of 1944.

She was the beloved wife of 70 years to the late George Yanichko, she is survived by two daughters, Kathy (Late Steve) Piskorik of Cape Coral, FL., and Donna (Bill) Hrabchak of Brandon, FL., a son, David (Kris) Yanichko of West Mifflin, six grand children, five great grand children, two great great grand children, and nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a grandson, Steve Piskorik, two sisters,  Jessie Wessinger of Columbia, S.C., Jean Nichols of Philadelphia and four brothers, Nesbit G., Ceaphus C. Jr., James G. and Hazel D. Porter all of Columbia, S.C.

 
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Ralph W. Wiggins

November 06, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Ralph W. Wiggins, 79, of Gibsonia, formerly of Pittsburgh, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Gibsonia. Born February 15, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Thomas E. and Helen A. (Sallade) Wiggins. Mr. Wiggins was a retired driver for Allegheny County Port Authority. He is survived by two daughters, Judith (Tom) Schnell and Jill (Robert Matthews) Wiggins, three brothers, Thomas (Barbara) Wiggins Jr., John (Bobbi) Wiggins and David (Carrie) Wiggins, a sister, Madelon (Late Dan) Quinn, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 
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Harry W. Dumas

October 30, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Harry W. Dumas, 79, of West Mifflin, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in Southwestern Nursing Care Center, West Mifflin. Born April 5, 1941, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Anthony and Lucille (Kolodziej) Dumas. Mr. Dumas was a retired design draftsman for Nuvision Engineering and a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

 
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Gwendolyn Saunders

October 27, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Gwendolyn Saunders, 82, formerly of West Mifflin,  passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Survived by her daughter, Robyn Saunders (Alan O’Brien), and preceded by her husband Elmer “Buck” Saunders (2018), Gwen was a long-time resident of Walkerton, IN, where she and Buck ran an award winning dairy farm for over 35 years. In addition to farming, Gwen worked at Kodak and Wells Aluminum. She was intelligent, hard-working, and always on the go. She had many hidden talents and stories. Gwen was voted Bride of the Season in 1956. She was a tap dancer, a bowler, and easily the best mechanic around.

 
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