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Marian Mullen

December 18, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Marian A. (Hood) Mullen, age 79, of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian. Marian was a very independent woman who loved to decorate for every holiday. She loved planting and growing her beautiful flowers and she always welcomed everyone into her home. Born June 22, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Elmer J. and Ruth (Farber) Hood. She is survived by her children, Wendy (Dan) Buza of Elizabeth, Michael Smith of Belle Vernon and Mark (Stacey) Smith of McKeesport; stepsons, Scott (Christine) Mullen and Shawn Mullen, both of McKeesport; grandchildren, Ashley, Jenna, Jacob, Abrielle, Jeremy, Arionna, Shane, James (Jimi), Danielle, Dana, Nick, Rayli, Haily, Marky and little Ashley; and eight great-grandchildren; also nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mullen; son, Kenneth Smith Jr.; grandson, Tommy; siblings, Evelyn, Barbara, Shirley, Dennis and Elmer Jr. Marian’s wishes were to have a Celebration of Life for all of her friends and family, which will be at the Port Vue Fire Hall on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 3-7 PM to share stories and memories. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Elaine DeWitt

December 18, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Elaine DeWitt, age 82, formerly of Finleyville, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at home. She was a former employee of Isaly's in Elrama and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially watching her grandchildren grow. Born April 5, 1941 in Horning, she was a daughter of the late George and Alma (Englert) Kennedy and wife of the late Donald D. DeWitt. She is survived by her sons, Donald M. (Amelia) DeWitt of Belle Vernon, Daniel M. (Eda) DeWitt of Perryopolis and Timothy S. DeWitt of McKeesport; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Carol (Jim) Tamasco of Canonsburg; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, George and Duane Kennedy; sister, Iris Burns; and aunt and uncle, John and Mary Englert. No visitation and services are planned. Private burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Betty Lou Gossar

December 18, 2023 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Betty Lou Gossar, 93 of North Huntingdon died December 17, 2023 at William Penn Center in Jeannette. She was born February 21, 1930 in Wilkinsburg. Prior to her retirement, was employed as a Registered Nurse at Wilkinsburg and Columbia Hospital, which later became Forbes, where she served as a patient care coordinator. She enjoyed dancing and spending time with her grandchildren, was a member of Circleville Global Methodist Church and Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald. She is survived by her son Donald Gossar (Lori), daughter Cynthia Lee Barr (David), grandchildren Ian Barr (Loren), and Devon Vaia (Mark) and Zoe Gossar, and great grandchildren Jade and Jaxon. Services will be private. Interment in Restland Memorial Park. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Joshua Shelton

December 18, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Joshua Shelton, age 42 of Pitcarin and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville.  Born December 17, 1980, Joshua worked as a driver for the Presly Ridge School on Pittsburgh's North Side and is the son of Robert Shelton, Jr. of Elizabeth and Robin (Parsons) McConeghy of West Elizabeth, husband of Helena (Silvy) Shelton, father of Keygan Shelton of West Elizabeth, and stepbrother of Raymond McConeghy of Elizabeth Twp..

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Sheryl J. Conaway

December 17, 2023 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Sheryl J. (Keefe) Conaway, age 77, of West Newton, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at home. She was a retired laboratory technician for UPMC McKeesport, a member of the Bible Alliance Church in West Newton where she was very active with the church and it's Good News Club. Born January 12, 1946 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late William and Belva (Sinn) Keefe. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James H. Conaway; daughters, Staci Conaway of Somerset and Melissa (Dennis) Turek of Sutersville; son, William Conaway of McKeesport; grandchildren, Brendan (Tara) Conaway, Jeff (Chantil) Thomas, Kaitlin (Karl) Reese, Greg (Ashley) Thomas, Brad Thomas, Rayli, Hunter and Alexis Turek; great-grandchildren, Grace, CC, Gabe, Kyla, Leo, Morgan, Kyler, Aiden, Lyle and Connor; brother, Rev. Dennis (Susan) Keefe of Versailles; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Renee Ellis. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 12 Noon in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Frank Todaro officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bible Alliance Church, 1300 Mt. Pleasant Road, West Newton, PA 15089. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Raymond J. Robb

December 17, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Raymond J. Robb, age 67, of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 2, 1956 and is the son of the late Ernest W., Sr. and Evelyn Ference Robb. Raymond obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University. He was an avid sportsman and loved to collect of sports memorabilia. He was a former member of the Croation Club and the Polish National Alliance Lodge 352 in McKeesport, PA. Read More

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Robyn Lee McKee

December 16, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Robyn Lee McKee of South Park; age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023, loving daughter of Ruth McKee and the late James McKee; wife of the late Lee Miller; dear sister of Cheryl (Valerie Nicholson) McKee and Jeffrey (Kathleen) McKee; cherished aunt of Holly McKee, Justin (Jamie) McKee, Ryan (Stefanie Stanziano) McKee, Lauren (Blase Baker) McKee and Taylor (Eric) Bryant; great aunt of Hannah, Haley, Jacob, Aiden, Ally, the late Eric Michael and Matthew Alan; numerous cherished cousins; treasured friends, Corky, Karen, Sally, Jodie, Betsy, Dona and Dottie.

Robyn worked as a senior contract specialist with the Department of Energy for 37 years.  She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church of South Park, and loved her Lord. Robyn was a creative, charismatic, comical, kind and caring soul who lit up a room when she entered.  The family would like to extend their heart felt and special thanks to the entire staff of  Whitetail Springs Memory Care Community in Whitehall, PA for their exceptional and loving care given to Robyn for the past 2 ½ years and to Commonwealth Hospice for the extraordinary and compassionate care of Robyn in her final days.

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Thomas W. Jewkes

December 16, 2023 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas W. Jewkes, age 72, of North Versailles, died December 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on March 17, 1951, in Braddock, he is the son of the late Samuel and Elsie (Janton) Jewkes and the loving husband of 47 years to Arlene( Reagan) Jewkes.

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Jayvon Turek Drake, Sr.

December 16, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Jayvon Turek Drake, Sr., age 27,  of McKeesport was called home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born June 27, 1996 and is the son of Melika Drake and Gary Vasalech.

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Paul Smith

December 16, 2023 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Paul Smith, 94, of Finleyville, passed away on Friday December 15^th, 2023 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. He was born in Union Township on June 14^th, 1929 to the late Victor and Margaret Shovskwich Smith. Paul was the loving husband of 69 years to the late Dolores Uphouse Smith. Paul is survived by a niece and a nephew. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his beloved wife Dolores Smith, his siblings Martha, Emily, Louise, Margaret, Helen, William, and Emil. Paul and his wife were baptized together as Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1959, they served faithfully for 64 years. In those years Paul served as an Elder for decades. At the time of his passing, he was a member of the Clairton Congregation. He also worked for Duquesne Light for 41 years. Paul served in the United States Army from September 1950 to May 1952. In his free time Paul liked to enjoy passing the time by building and flying remote controlled airplanes. He loved to spend time with all animals especially his goose friend “Goosey”. He was loved by many, young and old and he will be missed by all. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6^th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will take place on Zoom on Saturday December 30^th, 2023 at 2 P.M. officiated by Elder Mark Turner. A private internment will take place at Mingo Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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Rose Marie Pieffer

December 15, 2023 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Rose Marie Pieffer, age 68, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 29, 1955 and is the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Jane (Arbagast) Ferguson.

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Harry J. “Butch” Cochran

December 15, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Harry J. “Butch” Cochran, 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born May 9, 1944 in Monroeville, a son of the late Harry and Matilda (Fonas) Cochran. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, and was retired from Local 66 Operating Engineers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers in–law James Salvatore, Nicholas Colinear, and Joseph Agresti. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Regina (Salvatore) Cochran; son James H. Cochran; grandsons Auston Cochran and Colton Cochran; sister Mary Ellen (Ross) Willoughby of Fox Chapel; sisters in-law Carlita Colinear and Barbara Agresti; and many nieces and nephews.

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Richard L. Harris

December 15, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary

Richard L. Harris, 95, died December 8, 2023. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17 at Zion Baptist Church, 1300 Locust Street, McKeesport, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Dec. 18. Interment will follow at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20, National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd., Bridgeville, PA 15017. Arrangements are in care of Tunie Funeral Home, Homestead.

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Dana Hopkins

December 15, 2023 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Dana Hopkins, 66, died December 7, 2023. Friends will be received at 9 a.m. December 16, 2023, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1350 Locust Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, until the time of service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

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Saveria “Vera” Barone

December 15, 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. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or www.stjude.org. For online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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