December 09, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Catherine “Cassie” Mae Boyer Pratt, age 85, of McKeesport, passed away at home, on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pottsville, PA. on October 30, 1938. Daughter of the late Wilbert P. Boyer and Alice Boyer Mathers and sister of the late A. Elaine Boyer Figel. She was a graduate of the Glassport High School class of 1956 and attended The Pittsburgh Automation Institute. Prior to retirement, she was Supervisor of Data Entry at the former Equibank in McKeesport and Pittsburgh with over 22 years’ service. She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Robert E. Pratt on January 29, 2023, and her beloved labrador retriever, Sadie this past July. She was a member of the former Mon Valley Flock of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh and attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. She was a member of the church choir, head of the Altar Guild, and additionally the Krafters Corner. Cassie also belonged to area card clubs, was a former member of the White Oak AARP, and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.
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December 09, 2023 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Kathleen R. (Kocheran) Alexa, 69, of West Mifflin entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 7, 2023, peacefully at home. Born in Iselin, PA, on October 9, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Shuster) Kocheran. Mrs. Alexa was a retired Medical Coder for Zoll Medical, beloved wife of the late Gregory C. "X" Alexa, she is survived by her loving children, Amanda (Tim) Fair and Kristen (Scott) Bish; five grandchildren, Maisie (Josh), Ashlyn, Owen, Alex and Xavier; two sisters, JoAnn (Albert) Revak of West Palm Beach, Florida and Gloria (Bruce) Simko of Munhall; and numerous nieces, nephews, adored friends and co-workers.
Friends and family will be received from 4-6 P.M. on Sunday, December 10, 2023 and 2-4 P.M. on Monday, December 11, 2023 in the William . Skovranko Memorial Home Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne.
Mrs. Alexa was a loving and warm hearted soul who loved everyone. In her kindness and love for all she threw a yearly end of summer picnic for family and friends for 30+ years that became the highlight for all involved.
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December 08, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dominic Anthony Kasony, age 74, of Trafford, PA, formerly of McKeesport, died on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on June 18, 1949 and is the son of the late Anthony Kasony and Christina Supp.
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December 08, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Shirley Olive (Lucas) Moore, age 77 of Versailles, passed away at home on Friday, December 8, 2023. Born July 4, 1946 in Lock Haven, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Levi Lucas and Jessie Elizabeth (Alexander) Lucas. A former LPN for Susque View Nursing Home in Lock Haven, Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband Eugene Moore, who passed away December 4, 2003, and her son Eugene Moore, Jr. who passed away April 18, 2023. She is survived by her son William H. (Evelyn) Moore of Versailles, her grandson Raymond G. Ingalis, her great-grandson Gavin Reo Ingalis, and her sister Wanda Facer of Phillipsburg.
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December 08, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gloria DeMedio, age 96 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth Twp. Born October 8, 1927 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Steven and Katherine (Clipper) Spanovich. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was a graduate of the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing and a former registered nurse. Gloria joins her husband, the late Dr. Gabriel A. DeMedio, who passed away April 7, 2011. Gloria is survived by her daughters Gloria Jean (the late Malcolm Condon) DeMedio of Englewood, FL, Janet (Frank) Calabro of Elizabeth Twp., and Nancy Lynn (Kirk Lang) DeMedio of South Park; her grandchildren Erika Dixon, Connor (Megan) Dixon, Jamey (Pallav Agrawal) Dixon, and Gabrielle and Julian Calabro; her great-grandchildren Tej Agrawal and Elle Dixon; her siblings Mary Drnach, Harriet Shatrich, and Nick (Joanne) Spanovich; and also nieces and nephews.
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December 08, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ralph James Cochran, 70, of Elizabeth Township, formerly South Park, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 17, 1953 and was the son of the late Ralph George and Elizabeth Merl (Stilley) Cochran. Ralph enjoyed motocross sports in all aspects, repairing dirt bikes and racing them as "Ralph Racing" with his children. He would make friends with every person he would meet and would learn about everyone he met, no matter how brief.
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December 07, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Franklin E. Heck, age 71, of McKeesport, died at home on December 6, 2023. Born August 6, 1952, in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Ruth (Lightcap) Heck and the husband of Rise (Swartz) Heck for 21 years.
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December 07, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Kathleen Anne Webster, age 70, of McKeesport, died at home on December 5, 2023. Born September 2, 1953, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dolores (Woodworth) Galley and the wife of William Webster, Jr., for 45 years
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December 07, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Harry P. Bruno, age 79 of North Huntingdon died peacefully December 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 4, 1944 in Adderly Pa, a son of the late Cheno and Frances Bolk Bruno. Harry was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Strick Corporation as a trailer salesman for over 35 years. He was a loving grandfather, devoted to his family. He was a veteran of Vietnam having proudly served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Tucci Bruno. He is survived by one son, Jeffrey, one daughter Kim Heflin, a sister Lorraine Pollock, 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Anthony Madison, Jacquelyn, and Mikayla, significant other Diane Holder, and his extended Tucci family. Friends will be received Sunday 1-7 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon, Pa. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
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December 07, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Glenn C. McKeown, 98, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Greenock, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at home. He was born November 9, 1925 in Gratztown, and was the son of the late James Daniel and Nora Bell (Sterner) McKeown. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Maurer) McKeown who passed away February 17, 2020. He was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church since 1958 and was a retired Craneman for US Steel National Tube Works. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1943.
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December 07, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Karson David Kasiorek, 11 years and 7 months, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Sunday, November 26, 2023 with his Mom and Dad by his side. He was born on April 26, 2012 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, the son of David Joseph Kasiorek, Sr. and Carrie Ann Anderson.
In life, Karson, was a true Warrior, we feel so honored and truly blessed to be his family. As a lifelong resident of Elizabeth Township, he developed an abundance of special relationships with young and old alike and became an inspiration to so many. He received special loving attention from our Buena Vista Fireman and our Elizabeth Township Police. Karson was a cat lover but always enjoyed a visit from our K9 team, he appreciated how disciplined and kind they are. (He used to joke that their paycheck was in bones). Karson was in the 6th grade at EFMS. A majority of his time was spent doing home schooling where he built the most special relationship with his dedicated teacher Mrs. Tara Gluscic, who stuck by our side since first grade. She became family to all of us and was so incredibly loved by Karson. He loved all things science, nature, and Lego. From a very young age, he enjoyed taking walks with his parents along the river, to a special waterfall along the Yough River Trail. He had a keen interest in gardening and horticulture in general, specifically herbs (his favorite to grow and smell was Basil) and their healing properties. He absorbed so much, always learning and often becoming the teacher himself. He loved sharing fun facts and had a special way of explaining his observations to the very finest of details, one of his many super powers. He was an avid gamer, he loved playing with his brother and Dad, and enjoyed playing Spider Man on the PS5, most recently. Through the years he accumulated quite the gemstone collection and enjoyed collecting shark teeth and other artifacts. Karson was quite a prankster and enjoyed laughter, his personality made it contagious, lightening the serious situations he faced. His favorite pastime was to share silly jokes. Many of them "Dad" jokes. He taught us all how to fight and look at the bright side of things in the face of adversity. He leaves behind a legacy of joy, laughter, gentleness, and pure love. Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle: be patient, bearing with one another in love.
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December 06, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Minervia Fowler, age 79, of McKeesport, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born in Ridgewood, AL on September 15, 1944 and is the daughter of the late Jullian and Daisy Mae Portis Moody. She retired as a nurse’s aide in 2004. Minervia was a very faithful person, who enjoyed engaging in her Jehovah Witness ministry. She would write letters, preach, and read the Bible. She was also very passionate about cooking.
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December 06, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Roy O. Steele, age 58, of McKeesport, died December 2, 2023. Born August 10, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Roy O. Steele and Rose Marie (Ross) Steele.
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December 06, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Alma J. Smay, age 94 and formerly of Cresson, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in LGAR Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Turtle Creek. Born August 26, 1929 in Cresson, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Kathleen (Rudolph) Smay. A retired secretary for the Butteric Pattern Co. of Altoona, Alma was also preceded in death by her siblings, Betty Lou Shay and Merle T. Smay. She is survived by her nieces and nephews and their families: Bonnie Baker, Kitty Shay-Lenart, Bill Shay, and Wayne, Chris, Carl, Mark, Charlotte, and Gene Smay.
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December 06, 2023 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Eugene R. Liebel, Sr., 85, of Glassport died Dec. 5,2023. He is the son of the late Herbert and Clara Liebel. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mildred (Wilson) Liebel; children Mary Ann (Craig) Myers, Eugene (Debbie) Liebel, Jr., Mike (Kate) Liebel, Brenda (Chris) Heater and Brian (Tori) Liebel; also 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Eugene was retired from Copperweld as well as Duquesne University. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home Glassport on Fri., Dec. 8, from 1 to 5. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics.
