David W. Gregg, Sr.
December 03, 2023 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Rev. Thomas A. Wagner
December 02, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. May Your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Saveria “Vera” Barone
December 02, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Saveria “Vera” Barone, 88, of North Versailles, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Vera was a deeply loved Mom, Nonna, Carmen’s Vera (Sweetie Pie), and a friend and relative to many. She lived to care for her family and expressed her love with her passion for cooking and a “no-one goes hungry” attitude, even for visitors just stopping by. Vera would religiously host large family dinners for her family every Sunday, which she faithfully continued well into her 80’s. Her biscotti were a staple and requested for every family or friend’s function. She was born July 17, 1935, in Benevento, Italy, a daughter of the late Eustacchio and Maria Gigante. Vera was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Robert Bellarmine Church, East McKeesport. When she was able, Vera volunteered for various church functions and always the church fair where she was known for creating her tasty pizza fritta (fried dough) annually. In addition to raising her family, she assisted her late husband, Carmen, operating the family concrete business and was also an exceptional seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Carmen Barone, in 1997. She was the matriarch of a growing family, the loving mother of her children: Anthony (Tina) Barone of Monroeville, Joseph (Helen) Barone of North Versailles, Mary Jane (Robert) Petrilli of Monroeville, Carmen (Marcie) Barone Jr. of North Versailles, and Michael (Tara) Barone of North Huntingdon; a loved and cherished Nonna to her grandchildren: Marissa (Cody) Calhoun, Nicholas (Lauren) Barone, Anthony (fiancé Cindy) Barone, Annamarie Barone, Angela Barone, Alexandra (Aaron) Cherok, Christina (Greg) Iversen, Gina Petrilli, Carmen (Samantha) Barone, Vincent (Taylor) Barone, Joseph Barone, Victoria Barone, and Michael Barone; great grandchildren: Gianna, Aubrey, Giovanni, Colton, Eliott, William, Carmen, and Ryleigh; loving sister of Augusto Gigante and Anna D’Ambrosio both living in Italy; also nieces and nephews.
Florian Mercea
December 01, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Florian Mercea, age 92, of McKeesport, died November 28, 2023, at home. Born October 28, 1931, in Sarand-Bihor, Romania, he was the son of the late Pavel and Ana (Sotoc) Mercea and the husband of Eileen (Biddle) Brady Mercea.
Daniel Lazar Jr.
December 01, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ernest H. Raymer
December 01, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ernest H. Raymer, 40, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born September 29, 1983 in Pittsburgh and is the son of Ernest J. Raymer of Port Vue and Deborah A. Mattie of Glassport. Ernest was a chef at Olives and Peppers restaurant in Trafford and he had previously worked as a chef at Luciano's restaurant.
Mayra Leonor Luna
December 01, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Frances Joyce Hochard
December 01, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lawrence D. Dworek Sr.
November 30, 2023 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Lawrence D. Dworek Sr., AKA, Paps, 100, of Margate, FL, formerly of Liberty Borough, passed away peacefully Nov. 27, 2023. He is the son of the late Joseph and Mary Dworek and beloved husband of the late Helen Dworek. He is survived by his son Lawrence Dworek, Jr.; granddaughters Natalie Blotzer, and Noreen Schacht; grandson in law, Naz Lothan; great grandchildren Ashley, Alexia, Nicolas, Justin, and Emalee; great-great grandson Samuel; brother Fred Dworek; sister Donna Mularski; as well as lots of nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sharon Blotzer and granddaughter Nicole Magnus. Lawrence was retired from Copperweld, was a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish, and served in the US Army. 
Lawrence had a long, beautiful life surrounded by family and friends. He was loved and cherished by his family and friends. He had a zest for life and loved to go out for car rides to the beach, and play bingo. He enjoyed having family and friends over. He was the sweetest man ever and will be missed immensely.
Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Mon. from 11 to 2 pm, at which time a funeral mass will be held at St. Mark’s Church in Liberty Borough. Interment will take place Tues. at 10:00 am at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville with full military honors.
Alvin G. West
November 29, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Alvin G. West, 49, of West Mifflin, died Sunday November 26, 2023. He was born March 14, 1974 in McKeesport, the son of Alvin J. West of West Mifflin and the late LuAnn (Davis) West.
Al was a lover of life! He especially shared a love of helping animals with his partner in crime, Stephanie. He often gave to a local animal shelter called FurAllKittys. In lieu of flowers, please consider continuing his legacy by donating to them today! Furallkittys.org
Alvin was an extraordinary trivia novice, often beating the best Jeopardy contestants to the question. So good, that his father-in-law often accused Al of cheating. He also enjoyed playing strategy games with his best friends. A night out often included trivia nights around the Burg.
Al had such a bright sense of humor, always with a smirk on his face. Everyone loved Al and Al loved everyone. He was such a kind gentleman, always a person to lend a hand, give a one-up to someone in need or to make sure everyone at dinner was fed.
Joyce A. Wagner
November 29, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Joyce A. Wagner, 87, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born September 9, 1936 in Lewistown PA, a daughter of the late J. Clyde and Grace E. (Fisher) Randolph. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Donald B. Wagner and sons Randy and Rick Wagner, a granddaughter Zoe Williams; siblings Shirley Baker, David Randolph, and Glenda Harbst.
As a mother of 11 children Joyce’s entire life was dedicated to her family, spending time with them and selflessly taking care of others. She enjoyed making puzzles, rooting for her hometown sports teams and yard sales. Faith guided her throughout her life. Her children lovingly refered to her as an “Angel on Earth”.
She is survived by her children Robin (Tom) Vetter, Richelle Kasardo, Roger Wagner, Rita Ptaszkiewicz (John Price), Ralene (Kevin) Nesky, Ryan (Cheri) Wagner, Ranessa (James) Sudy, Rolinda (Patrick) Pawlak, and Rosanne (Rodd) Williams; and daughter-in-law Janelle Wagner; 26 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and “one on the way”; brothers Gerald (Wanda) Randolph and Larry (Linda) Randolph; also nieces and nephews.
Iola Rebecca Claggett Morris
November 29, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Mrs. Iola Rebecca Claggett Morris, 92, died Nov. 19, 2023.
She was born on February 19, 1931, in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She is one of nine children and the youngest and only surviving child born to the late Thomas and Annie Kate Claggett. She graduated from the Duquesne Public School. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ when she was 12 years old and was an active and devoted member of the Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church until she married the late Charles Morris of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania in 1950. Upon her move to Aliquippa, she joined Ebenezer A.M.E. Church and became the proud mother of a daughter, the late Mary Ann Morris.
While growing up in Duquesne, Iola took piano lessons from Nancy Doggett and later served as a pianist for the Payne Chapel Sunday School, the Junior Choir, and the Gospel Chorus. She was also active in the Missionary YPD and subsequently the Women’s Missionary Society (WMS). At Ebenezer, she was the church musician, a stewardess, a WMS leader, and an official board member for more than 25 years. She was a Delegate on many occasions to the Pittsburgh Annual Conference WMS and attended several Quadrennial Conventions with her sisters Geneva and Ernestine. She and her daughter Mary Ann were loyal and active members of the Ebenezer Lay Organization.
Mrs. Morris was all about church, family, and community. She worked for many years in the finance division of Pennsylvania State University. Upon retirement from the University, she spent years in multiple capacities assisting the directors of the Duboise Carter Funeral Home, Thelma Gooden Funeral Home, and the Gooden Brown Funeral Home.
In 2009, Mrs. Morris moved her residence back to Duquesne and her church membership back to Payne Chapel. She initiated the Duquesne Summit Senior Residence Bible Study and personally recruited Rev. Sam Chambers as the Bible Study teacher, a study group that continues to thrive today. She also continued her support as a stewardess emeritus and a WMS emeritus at Payne Chapel. Iola appreciated all types of music, but her absolute favorite music is the hymns of the church.
Elizabeth “Betty” Toretti
November 29, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Jefferson Memorial Cemetery Funeral Home
Elizabeth “Betty” Toretti, age 95, of Baldwin, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on November 28, 2023. Betty was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jennie Grandinetti and the beloved wife for 73 years of Domenic “Dom” Toretti.
She was loved by her sons, Rick (Ginny) of North Versailles and Gary (Lisa) of Lantana, TX, her grandchildren, Shelley (Phil) Surgent, Scott Toretti, Sara (Jim) Wadsworth, Amanda (Alex) Nuanes, Jessica (Anthony) Ault and Michael Toretti. She also leaves her great grandchildren, Emma, Abby, Nicholas, Beckham, Bennett, Hadley and Hudson, her brother, Anthony (Cecilia) of MD and her sister, Lois (the late, Richard) Shank of NC, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Paul V. Haber
November 29, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Paul V. Haber, 89, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Elizabeth Twp, and Melbourne, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born February 3, 1934 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Ralph J. and Rose E. (Mittreder) Haber. He was the loving companion of 34 years to the late Janet Ludwig, who passed away June 6, 2011. Paul was a US Army Veteran and served during the Korean War. Upon completion of his military service, he worked and owned many companies with his brothers Jack and Jim, including Arsenal Construction, three hotels in Florida and Dow Business Park. He enjoyed horse racing, and owned a racing horse and was also an avid swimmer. He will be greatly missed.
Virgil D. DeAngelis
November 29, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
