June 28, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Albert Minjock, 88, of Greenock, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2023. He was born June 2, 1935 in Monongahela and was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Struniak) Minjock. Albert was a US Army Veteran. He was a retired Mold Polisher for Corning Glass in Charleroi, PA. He enjoyed watching Nascar and sports, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved going to his camp in Elk County, PA.
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June 28, 2023 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Edward V. Pasinski, 92, of Glassport, died June 23, 2023. He is the son of the late Leonard and Blanche (Skerkoski) Pasinski and beloved husband of the late Helen Poljak Pasinski and Helen Pasinski. Ed is survived by his brother Leonard Pasinski; sister Theresa Komondor; also a niece, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister Valerie D'Angelo and nephew Anthony D'Angelo. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish; PNa and enjoyed polka dancing and watching Molly B Polka Party. A private funeral service was held on Wed., June 28, 2023. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
June 27, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Meredith Eileen Howard sadly passed on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the age of 34. Meredith was the loving mother of Neveah and Kayleen. She was the special daughter Melina Cortazzo, beloved sister of Benjamin Schmeltz, Raymond Jones, Tyrone Jones, Alexa Anderson, and Lena Anderson. She is also survived by father of her daughters, Herb Green, nephew, Preston Smeltz, and many friends. Meredith was preceded in passing by her biological parents, John and Kelly (Howard) Smeltz.
Meredith enjoyed a lot of the simple things in life. She always looked forward to the hustle and bustle of preparing for holidays and events. She wanted to make people happy. She had a warm open heart and a kindness that extended to everyone who crossed her path.
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June 27, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Paul E. Merlin, 85, of Irwin, died Saturday June 17, 2023. He was born March 6, 1938 in McKeesport, a son of the late Ernest and Mildred (Montgomery) Merlin. Paul was co-owner of Blazer Diamond Products and Pitt Industrial Diamond Products, of North Huntingdon. He was a graduate of Penn State University, McKeesport Campus, and was a big Penn State fan belonging to the Nittany Lion Club and the Penn State Alumni Association. He attended Penn State football games for many years.
He was active with Ducks Unlimited and Pirates Charities and was past President of the West Hempfield Recreation Association. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Emma L. (Brady) Merlin; his children Christopher P. Merlin and his wife Jennifer of Murrysville and Leeann M. Steel and her husband William of Irwin; his brother Glenn R. Merlin and his wife Nancy of Greensburg brother in law Patrick J. Brady and his wife Claudia; seven nieces Lisa, Lori, Amy, Diane, Kim, Cassie, and Patricia; also his best buddies Izzy and Bailey.
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June 27, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Janie Mae Pounds, 77, died June 18, 2023. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. June 28, 2023, at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, PA 15120. A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. June 29, 2023 at Morning Star Baptist Church, 812 Oak St., West Mifflin, PA 15122.
June 27, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Anita Marie Millner affectionately known as “Candy” 68, was born October 27, 1954, in McKeesport, PA. Departed this life on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin R. Millner, parents; father, Frederick U. Dreher, mother, Loretta (Harris) Dreher, brothers, Frederick Dreher, Jr., Ronald Dreher, Joseph Gieger, and nephew, Frederick Dreher III.
Anita attended school at Clairton School District. She was employed at Busy Beaver and Hercules. She was a Paraprofessional at Clairton Education Center for over a decade. Candy was the eldest daughter of 8 siblings and was a wonderful mother to Balle and an excellent big sister. She loved arts and crafts and taking care of her many flowers, especially her succulent plants. She loved to laugh, read, and watch Asian movies and tv shows. But one of her favorite things to do was to have movie nights with Balle in her room.
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June 27, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Victoria "Vickie" Anne (Vance) Carroll, 63, of North Versailles, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was born May 24, 1960 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Paul and Lois (McKay) Vance. Vickie was preceded in death by her brother, David Scott Vance, and step-daughter, Tracy Henricksen. She was the beloved wife of Donald W. Carroll. Loving mother of Maelissa Gould of Fox Chapel, Joshua Gould of Huntington, WV, Michael Gould of Turtle Creek, and step-daughter Kristy Blitch of North Versailles. Proud grandmother and step-grandmother of June Gould, Oskar Petruska, Steven Thompson III, and Jaiden and Xander Blitch. Dear sister of Paula L. Vance and Sally Margaret Matan.
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June 27, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Margaret A. (Shedolske) Staszak, 103, formerly of West Mifflin and Overlook Green Senior Living, peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Staszak was a loving homemaker and a member of the Resurrection Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Born in McKeesport, May 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Jordan) Sheldoske. Beloved wife of the late Casmer L. "Tommy" Staszak, she is survived by her loving children, Richard Staszak of Pittsburgh, William (Sandy) Staszak of White Oak, and Carol (Late John) Hladycz of Eighty-Four, a sister, Ann Novak of North Huntingdon, five grandchildren, Tom (Jane) Staszak, Janna Staszak, Jonah (Mariah) Hladycz, Benjamin (Ashley) Hladycz, and Jared Hladycz, and three great grandchildren, Tripp Staszak, Finley Jo Hladycz, and Olive Willow Hladycz, Nieces and Nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by ten siblings.
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June 27, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Deane Edwin Woy, Jr., age 68, of Buena Vista, PA, died on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 9, 1954 and is the son of the late Deane Edwin, Sr. and Mary Ruth Stofko Woy. He was the former owner of Tube City Appliances in McKeesport, PA.
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June 26, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Katherine Ruth Miller Skripkar age 91, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was born May 22, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William Robert and Agnes Louise (Reitz) Miller Tognarini. She was the wife of 62 years to the late Andrew Skripkar, who passed away September 9, 2014. Known to family as Tassy and to friends as Kay, she worked for many years at Feig’s Bakery in White Oak and later at Hills Dept. Store and Big Phoenix/Destinta Theater in North Versailles.
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June 26, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dennis James McLaughlin, 72, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born March 29, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James and Betty (Kiser) McLaughlin. Dennis was the Plant Manager at Elizabeth Carbide and retired after 47 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Annette Marie (Romanchak) McLaughlin, sons, Brian James (Victoria) McLaughlin of White Oak and Keith Michael (Mandy) McLaughlin of Elizabeth Township, daughter, Jamie Lynn (Andrew) Butler of White Oak, granddaughters, Allison, Sara, Mia, Avery,and Leni, sisters, Trudy (William) Roman of Elizabeth Township and Bonnie Todd of Port Vue, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Frank Todd, III., and nephew, Frank Todd, IV. Friends are welcome Wednesday, June 28. 2023 from 1-4 and 6-8 pm., at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. 412-751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 10 am. Memorial contributions may be made to your charity. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 26, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Carol Kemp Nill, 84, most recently of Arden Courts Jefferson Hills, previously of McKeesport, Elizabeth Township, and White Oak, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. Born June 27, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Carol was the daughter of the late Edward L. Kemp and Carol Virginia Hemington Kemp. She graduated from Lebanon Junior High in West Mifflin and McKeesport High School. In 1960, she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. In 1960-61, she was a Rotary Fellow to the University of Bombay in India. She received an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh in 1963 and a Masters of Library Science from Pitt in 1968. She served as a librarian at CCAC South Campus for 10 years. Founder of Womansplace in McKeesport in 1976, she served as Executive Director for five years. Carol was a charter member of McKeesport NOW and the publisher of The McKeesport Feminist newsletter. She was also a co-founder of McKeesport Meals on Wheels and President of McKeesport Little Theater and the Pittsburgh Drama League, President of PA Golf Owners for five years, Vice President of Butler’s Golf Course, and board member of the National Golf Course Owners Association, then also Publisher of Elizabeth Township Life magazine.
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June 26, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Lawrence Craig “Craig” Johnson, 65, passed away on June 22, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Craig was born April 7, 1958, to Herman and Floy Johnson. He graduated from Galesburg High School, then went on to receive his bachelor's degree at Knox College. Craig then moved to Pittsburgh to further his education. His health failed and he was unable to complete that.
Craig is survived by his sisters, Leslie Fletcher and Kathy Bell, both of Galesburg, Randi (Bruce) Richardson of El Cajon, California, and Sue Carey of Katy, Texas; sister-in-law, Kristy Johnson of Galesburg; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Kaye; brothers, Bruce and Steven; and nephew, Jeff Rickords.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Twp., (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.h-p-w.com and at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 26, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Audrey A. Minarcik, age 72 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born August 28, 1950 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann (Andrascik) Minarcik. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Audrey was a librarian at the Clairton Public Library who also worked for Dr. Amil Crichlow in Versailles. She is survived by her sister Mary Lou Minarcik of Clairton and also many cousins.
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June 26, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gary G. Wilcox, age 68, of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at home. He retired after 43 years as a conductor for Union Railroad in Clairton. He enjoyed riding motorcycles with his wife and proudly owned twin bikes, and he also loved boating on Cheat Lake in West Virginia. He was a family man who raised two wonderful daughters. Born December 22, 1954 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Ernest and Loretta (D'Arney) Wilcox. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Cheryl "Sherry" (Bonetti) Wilcox; daughters, Krystal Schultz of Altoona and Tammy (Kenny) Morran of Apollo; grandson, Colt, who was his pride and joy; also, many biker and boating friends. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 1-3 PM and 5 PM until the time of blessing at 7:30 PM with Deacon Al Poroda officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
