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Christa M. Shumber

September 19, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

CHRISTA M. SHUMBER, 43 of Glassport died Sept. 16, 2018.  Christa passed away peacefully at home. She was warmly welcomed into Heaven by her loving parents, grandparents, family & friends who have gone before her. Christa is the daughter of the late Edward and Maryann (Tyszkiewicz) Shumber.  She is survived by her fiancé, Ryan Dezzutti;  great aunt, Norma Tyszkiewicz; aunts Helen "Cookie" Holland, Patricia “Patti” Sopp, Dolly (Joseph Holland) Shumber and Betty Jean (John) Martinis; uncle Francis (Mary) Shumber; cousins Heather (Timothy) Farnan and Tiffany (Shaun) Finneran; and many cousins and dear friends.  Christa always enjoyed swimming, playing board games and going for ice cream with her younger cousins, Ryan & Jazlyn Farnan, and Miles & Alina Finneran. Christa was a graduate of South Allegheny, and a proud member of the high school marching band. She went on to the University of Pittsburgh where she earned a masters degree in chemical engineering. She was an active member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Christa was also very involved in her M.S. Group. There was nothing she enjoyed more than spending time with her fiancé, family & friends. She truly enjoyed eating at new restaurants & listening to live bands. Friends will be received at Wojciechowski Funeral Home, in Glassport on Fri. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral  mass will be held Sat. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Christa’s memory be made to the National MS Society, Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale Street, Suite 105, Suite 15233  

 


Katherine Solan

September 12, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Katherine Solan, 97 of Glassport, died Sept. 12, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Freelander) Hopkins.  Beloved wife of the late Albert Solan.  She is survived by daughters Laurie (Jim) Austin and Tracey (Chuck) Austin; son Gerard (Cecilia) Solan; grandchildren Caitlin, Emily, Neil, Haley, Seth, Grant, Joel and Jordan; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by sisters Helen Marini, Mina DiSegi and Ruth Connors and brother Jack Hopkins.  Katherine worked at Westinghouse Electric and was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish.  Funeral services were private.  Arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Kamie M. Chrisman

September 05, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Kamie M. Chrisman, 3 years old, of Elizabeth died Sept. 4, 2018.  She is the beloved daughter of Kristin Wall and Kirk Chrisman.  Kamie is survived by her twin sister Karissa and siblings Damian, Kylee, Kennedy, Kylie and Preston; grandparents Larry Evans and John Wall and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-4 and 6-7:30, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Hal Dangel.  Memorial contributions may be made directly to Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

 


Arlene P. George

August 30, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Arlene "Chee Chee" P. George, 79, of Port Vue, died Aug. 29, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Emil and Laura Russen.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald George.  Arlene is survived by daughters Lynn George of Munhall and Debby George of Port Vue; sons John George of Collegeville, Pa, Joseph (Julie) George of Farmington Hills, MI, David (Karen) George of West Homestead and Anthony (Daisy) George of Springfield, GA; grandchildren Jessica and Sammy; brothers Emil Russen and Frank (Marianne) Russen; sister Paula Thompson; also nieces and nephews.  Arlene was a former employee of US Steel and also worked as a retail manager and bookeeper and also was a talented musician and played drums, she loved listening to country music, and was an artist she loved to draw and paint. She also had a passion for cooking and baking as well as camping and fishing. She loved spending time with children and especially her grandchildren.

 
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William F. “Speedy” Goodrich

August 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

William F. “Speedy” Goodrich, 63 of Elizabeth, died Aug. 9, 2018.  He is the son of the late William and Margaret (Colson) Goodrich.  He is survived by his beloved wife Donnetta “Netta” (Williams) Goodrich; children William Cabe (Annette) Goodrich, Somer (Derek) Goodrich, Don Williams, Andy (Ralei) Goodrich and Larry Evans; grandchildren Tanner, Hudson, and Carter Goodrich; sisters Barbara (the late John) Relja, Linda Kavka, Joan (Bruce) Jordon and Sherri (Bill) Jenkins; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by son Ryan Evans.  Friends received at “The Church”, 1683 Mars Hill Rd., Sutersville Pa 15083 Mon. from 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held at “The Church” on Tues. at 11:00 am.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Bruce L. Bradshaw

August 08, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Bruce L. Bradshaw 59, of Port Vue, died Aug. 7, 2018.  He is the son of the late Harold and Helen (Krausa) Bradshaw. Beloved companion of the late Susan Lis.  He is survived by his sons Steven Bradshaw and Jason Bradshaw; step son Ken (Kelly) Schroder; step daughters Jennifer (Jason Hoover) Lis and Suzanne Lis; brothers Ed (Barbara) Bradshaw and Dave (Dianne) Bradshaw; grandchildren Adam Schroder, Anthony Betters, Hunter Monell, Evan Monell, Ava Kargel, Logan, Margie Chloe and Toby Hoover and Ethan Bradshaw; also nieces and nephews.  Bruce was a member of the Port Vue VFW; American Legion Post 447 and served in the US Army.

 
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Geraldine "Gerry" A. Michalski

August 06, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Geraldine "Gerry" A. Michalski, 85, of Glassport, died Aug. 5, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Leo and Cecelia (Przywarta) Michalski.  Gerry is survived by her daughter Renee (Timothy) Zecchini; grandchildren Anthony (Samantha) Zecchini and Kristin (David) Hockenbroch; great grandchildren Luca and Ayden; sister Hyacinth "Tootsie" Michalski; also nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by brothers Ferdinand "Boots" Michalski, Joseph Michalski and Edwin "Miz" Michalski and sister Rita Michalski.  Gerry was a retired beautician, a member of the Queen of the Rosary Parish; Rosary Society and Christian Mothers.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tues. 2-8.  A funeral mass will be held Wed. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following St. Mary's Polish Cemetery.

 


Marion E. Long

August 02, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Marion E. Long, 85, died Aug. 2, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Bortak) Estochin.  She is the beloved wife of the late James E. Long, whom she is now reunited with in Heaven.  Marion is survived by her daughter Darlene (Mark) Rider of West Mifflin; grandsons Justin (Kathleen) Vitullo of Bethel Park and Jacob Vitullo of West Mifflin; sister Wilma Traud of FL; brothers Steve "Sonny" Estochin of McKeesport and Albert Estochin of McKeesport; sister-in-law Mary Ann Mularski; also nieces and nephews.

 
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Stanley M. "Ducky" Kaska

July 31, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Stanley M. "Ducky" Kaska, 90, of Clairton, died July 29, 2018.  He is the son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Kaczka.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy (Garber) Kaska; daughter Cindy (Curtis) Tanner; sons Andrew Grant, Alan and Randy (Yolanta) Kaska; grandchildren Drew, Amber, Noel  (Jeff) Skorvan, Josh and Jaden; great grandchildren Alexa, Kylie, Ava Skorvan, Julian and Victoria Kaska;  brother John (Betty) Kaczka; sisters Stephanie Edmundson and Mildred Prejean; also nieces and nephews. Stanley was retired from P @ LE Railroad and American General and was a member of Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin.  He was very proud of his football success with the Glassport Gladiators, Glassport Odds and the McKeesport Ironmen.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home Fri. 3-6.  A funeral blessing will be held Sat. 11:00 am in the funeral home.  Interment following Lebanon Church Cemetery.

 


Fumiyo "Faye" Sikorski

July 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Fumiyo "Faye" Sikorski, 83, of Glassport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17th surrounded by her family.  She was born December 29th 1934 in Osaka, Japan. Fumiyo was the daughter of the late Genzaburo and Chiyoe Uchiki.She was the beloved wife for 62 years to her late husband Benedict Sikorski, loving Mother of Michael (Angie) Sikorski and Doctor Christopher (Barbara) Sikorski, proud Grandmother of Michael (Jennifer) and Gavin (Katie) Sikorski and Christopher and Elena Sikorski, and the very proud great grandmother of Chase and Camden who knew her as Grandma Faye. She is survived by her 2 sisters Taeko, Minako and a brother Tadayoshi, brother in law Joseph Sikorski and sister in law Armie Sikorski as well as many nieces and nephews who knew her as Aunt Fumiyo. She was a member of the former St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Glassport and was a very active member of the Queen of the Rosary Church and just loved Father  Miroslaus Wojcicki. She always attended Sunday mass until she became ill. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm Friday at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home in Glassport Pa. A mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday at 10am at the Queen of the Rosary Church 530 Michigan avenue Glassport Pa. by the Reverend Miroslaus Wojcicki.

 


Joseph E. Pasinski

July 18, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Joseph E. Pasinski, 77 of Glassport, died July 15, 2018.  He is the son of the late Edward and Genevieve Pasinski. He is survived by his sisters Mary Ann Pasinski of Elizabeth, Helen Marie Albrecht of Glenar, MD and Loretta "Ret" Pasinski of Boston; brother John Pasinski of Golita, CA; also nieces and nephews.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery.

 


Helen L. Dworek

July 10, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Helen L. Dworek, 92, of Liberty Boro, died July 9, 2018.  She is the beloved wife of Lawrence Dworek and is survived by her son Lawrence (Michelle) Dworek; daughter Sharon Blotzer; granddaughters Noreen and Natalie; great grandchildren Nicholas, Justin, Ashley, Lexi and Emily; sister Maargie Thomas and brothers Leo and Walter Maruzewski.  Helen was preceded in death by her granddaughter Nichole; brothers Frank and Edward and sisters Annie, Alice and Agnes.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 9:30 am at St. Mark's Parish, Liberty Boro, with Father Daniel Straughn.

 


Carl DiGiorgio

July 09, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Carl DiGiorgio, 76, of Port Vue died July 8, 2018.  He is the son of the late Joseph and Adelina (Cannelli) DiGiorgio and beloved husband of Sheila (Moriarty) DiGiorgio.  He is survived by his sons Anthony (Jill Gashel) DiGiorgio and Carl (Diane) DiGiorgio; grandchildren Vincent and Samantha DiGiorgio; step grandchildren Kayla and Abbey Burt; brother Matthew DiGiorgio; sisters Carmella Ferraro and Norma Reza; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brother Joseph DiGiorgio and sister Dora Jones.  Carl was the owner/operator of DiGiorgio Super Duper Market and served in the US Army.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Thurs. 10:00 am at the funeral home.  Interment following Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

 


Nicholas (Nick) Dabruzzo

July 06, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Nicholas (Nick) Dabruzzo, 76 of Glassport died July 6, 2018.  He is the son of the late Anthony and Maria (DiPaolo) Dabruzzo.  Beloved husband of Loretta (Skerkoski) Dabruzzo.  He is survived by his sons Nicholas (Brett) Dabruzzo of MD and Richard (Lisa) Dabruzzo of Cranberry; grandchildren Sydney and Max; sisters Jean Todaro and Josephine Metz; also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by brothers Anthony, Quirino, James and Guido and sister Ida Null.  Nick was retired from the Port Authority; a member of Queen of the Rosary; Holy Name Society; Glassport Senior Citizens and the Lucky Seven Card Club.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Sun. 2-8.  A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish.  Interment following Calvary Cemetery.

 


Irene B. Dean

June 21, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Irene B. Dean, 94, of Glassport died June 21, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth Bahus and beloved wife of the late William Dean.  Irene is survived by her sons Robert (Patricia) Dean and Dennis Dean; daughters Linda (the late Robert Gribschaw) (Charles) Scioli, Sherry (Dennis) Marini, Billie May (Joe) Vranka, Mary (Lonnie) Kruger and Cathy (the late Jim) Williams; brother Elmer Bahus; sister Rose Robinson; also several grandchildren; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her son Gary Dean and sister Betty Pilgrim.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Sun. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Mon. 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. John Gropp.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.