June 25, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jerome F. “Jerry” Schorr, age 81, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne, passed away, in the presence of his family, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at UPMC East. Born in Duquesne on March 4, 1942, he was the son of the late Theodore and Irene (Manns) Schorr. He was retired from Grant Steel Corp., after 19 years, as a craneman. He was also a retired butcher/manager at Sav-a-Lot, Duquesne, a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church, enjoyed doing puzzles, was a former member of L.O.O.M.-Duquesne, American Croatian Club, Duquesne and a social member of V.F.W. Post 188. Jerry is the father of Lisa McAnally of White Oak, Jennifer Johnson of Greenfield, CA and Michael Schorr of Olathe, KS; grandfather of Katie McAnally, Melissa McAnally, Jeri Schorr, Colton Schorr/Vasko, and Michelle Rollinson; great grandfather of Jared Schorr, Haley Schorr-Alcaraz and Jace Richardson; brother of Rene (late James) Eisenhuth of Bellefonte, PA, late Theodore “Bud” (late Mary Jane) Schorr, late Walt Schorr, Late Theresa (late Bob) Fontanese, late Alberta Schorr, late Dolores (late Joseph) McKenna, and late Mary (late Tom) McAraw. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Blessing will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 10:00 a.m., with his nephews, Rev. John McKenna and Deacon Thomas McAraw, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Both the Mass and burial will be live-streamed on the Funeral Home website. In lieu of flowers, Jerry would have liked contributions to cancer research or the Leukemia Society.
June 24, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Donald “Don” Leonard Trainer, 53, of McKeesport, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 27, 1970, to the late Kenneth Leroy and Charlotte Abell Trainer. He is survived by his sister, Carol Daugherty of Port Vue, brother John McGarrity of McKeesport, granddaughter Hailey Jayde Trainer of Greensburg, as well as nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Nikole Lea Trainer. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards and had a passion for gambling. His favorite movie was The Godfather and he was a master-class chef at cooking hot sausage. His favorite job that he had was being a taxi driver as well as a driver for Chucks Ice Cream. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, June 29th, from 2 P.M. – 6 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place following visitation at 6 P.M. Reception will follow the service at the Glassport American Legion at 417 Monongahela Ave. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
June 23, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Harry B. Bartko, age 57 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital. Born March 7, 1966, he was a son of the late Harry and Helen (Burkett) Bartko. A technician with Bartko Heating and Cooling and a janitor with Wesley Spectrum Services, Harry was a member of the Sons of Columbus, Santa Maria Council #4 and the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post # 75, both of Clairton. He is survived by his children Leigh Ann (David) Stephenson of Pleasant Hills, Lauren (Anthony) Tobasco of DeBary, FL, and Jake Bartko of Clairton; his grandchildren Italia Tobasco and Hunter Stephenson; his sisters Denise Lopretta of Clairton, Laurie (Scott) Parsons of Jefferson Hills, and Susie Bartko of Baldwin; his companion Teresa Parry of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Harry was preceded in death by his brothers Ricky and Duane Bartko.
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June 23, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Bonnie Jo Misterka, age 74, of North Huntingdon, PA, died on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on September 29, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Richard and Myrtle Giles Crawford. She was employed as a bookkeeper at National Bank and later retired as a teller from Three Rivers Bank, both in McKeesport, PA. Bonnie was a very active member at the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years, as well as served as a deaconess and on the finance council. She was also on the board of directors at McKeesport Little Theater.
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June 22, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Robert G. “Bob” Kostelnik, age 84, of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Jefferson Hospital. Born in Duquesne on July 11, 1938, he was the son of the late George Vincent and Elizabeth (Smarzik) Kostelnik. He was a retired supervisor from LTV Steel, Monongahela Connecting Railroad with 40 years service. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, he was very involved with the St. Joseph fish fry, he ushered at Church, was a baseball coach for West Mifflin Baseball League, he umpired for the Colt League, he coached Midget Football and was referred to as “Mr. Cowboy.” Bob was active with Project Bundle-Up and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He proudly served his Country in the Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He is the beloved husband of Carol (Budai) Kostelnik for 62 years; father of Robert J. (Polly Jo) Kostelnik of West Mifflin, Lynn Ann Kostelnik of North Lauderdale, FL and Jeffrey (Michelle) Kostelnik of South Park; grandfather of Jake Robert (Samantha) Kostelnik, Jessica (Clayton) Lehmeier, Kamryn Kostelnik, Kaden Kostelnik and Kolby Kostelnik; great grandfather of Everly Mae Kostelnik, Gavin Robert Kostelnik and Etta Lane Lehmeier; brother-in-law of Paul and Colleen Budai and uncle to their children Joshua Paul Budai and the late Seth Jacob Budai; brother of Carol Pacacha of Elyria, OH, George “Fuzzy” Kostelnik of Gainesville, FL, James (Lois) Kostelnik of North Hills, David Thomas (Lynn) Kostelnik of West Mifflin, late Richard (wife Judy survives) Kostelnik, and late Eugene (wife Freda survives) Kostelnik; and many nieces and nephews.
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June 22, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Gabrielle “Gabby” Maria Snyder, 31, of Clairton passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 29, 1991, to William H. Snyder and the late Lisa Bitkowski Snyder. She is survived by her father, William Snyder of Clairton, former partner Kevin McBride of Clairton, daughter Giavonna of Clairton, brothers Matthew Snyder of Greensburg, and Thomas Snyder of Elizabeth, sister Toni Snyder of Clairton, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved dog Milo. Gabby was preceded in death by her mother, and grandparents Lenny and Nancy Bitkowski. She was a member of the Triumph of the Holy Cross in Clairton, formerly called St. Clare of Assisi. Gabby worked as an agency nurse at Hill Crest Nursing. She loved music, the Pittsburgh Steelers, vacationing at the ocean and cooking.
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June 22, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Julia Galeza, age 69 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023. Throughout her care she was surrounded in love by Edna Salzer, Marcel Chapman, Chelsea McKeithen, Ashley Spencer and Theresa Walker. Julie as she was affectionately known was born on June 11, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA. In July 2000, Julie became a member of UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough Community Services Residential Program. She also attended their Vocational Business Alliance until she retired in 2017. Julie is survived by her sisters, Carol Montejo of Arizona and Barbara Urvanski of Columbus, OH and a close cousin Kathleen Sgroi. Besides her parents Theodore and Caroline (Cindric) Galeza, Julie is preceded in death by her brother Theodore (Ted) Galeza, Jr
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June 22, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Alonzo R. Campbell, age 50, of McKeesport, died June 13, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born September 18, 1972, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of Tyrone D. (Bridgette) Alfred, Milton E. Hall, Sr., and the late Francine (Campbell) Hall and the loving husband of Edna Jones-Campbell for 25 years. Alonzo grew up in Washington, D.C., and moved to Clairton in October 2011 to seek a shorter wait list for a kidney transplant. He successfully received a new kidney in November of 2017 and was overjoyed that he no longer needed as many doctor visits and dialysis. In May of 2022, his body began to reject the donated kidney and his health declined.
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June 20, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Patricia Marie Doctorick, age 80, of Port Vue, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on September 13, 1942 and is the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Ruth Shipley Donnelly. She was the wife of the late Robert Francis Doctorick and the companion of the late Thomas John Dineen. Patricia retired in retail from Sears and later was employed at Homelife, Roomful Express, Wicks, and Macy’s. She was a volunteer at the former St. Joseph’s school in Port Vue. She loved to bake, shop, go to the casino, and dance. Shag dancing was her favorite and she would vacation at Myrtle Beach with her friends during Shag week. She once bought a wedding gown for twenty dollars to wear on Halloween. She really enjoyed spending time dancing on Friday nights at the Twin Oaks Lounge with all her friends.
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June 20, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert L Kerlin, age 88, of Glassport, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at UPMC East. An Army veteran stationed at Fort Knox, he was a retired craneman at U.S. Steel National Tube in McKeesport. He loved fishing, playing guitar, and country music. Born February 10, 1935 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Frank and Daisy (Bulat) Kerlin and husband of the late Lottie Ann (Werner) Kerlin. He is survived by son, Daniel L. Kerlin of North Huntingdon; stepdaughter, Diann Perhach of Forward Twp.; sister, Kristina Kerlin Jackson of Brentwood; step-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brother, Donald Kerlin.
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June 20, 2023 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Tina Marie “TK” Kish, 57 of Dravosburg, passed away on Friday June 16th 2023 at her home. She was born in McKeesport on February 24th 1966 to the late Frank and Norma Gladys Wrigley Fulton Kish. Tina is survived by her daughter Amber (Roger) Faye Marie Kish of Dravosburg, father of her child Scott Mitchell of McKeesport as well as nieces and nephews, cousins, many close friends and her favorite pets Rebel, Eddie, Ares, and Hella. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by all of her sisters. Tina loved to watch TV and go shopping as well as play games on her phone and cleaning around the house. She worked at the Heuer House in Glassport.
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June 19, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Erda M. Ursiny, age 94, of Coulter, died June 17, 2023, at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born December 20, 1928, in Versailles, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Wills) Reinhart and the wife of the late Charles Ursiny.
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June 19, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elsie L. (Bentley) Young, age 93, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Mon Valley Care Center. A graduate of Clairton High School, she was a former member of Elizabeth Borough Senior Citizens and a life member of Forward Twp. Ladies Auxiliary. Born February 14, 1930 in Elrama, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Fuller) Bentley and wife of the late William Albert Young. She is survived by daughters, Sandra Kluczkowski of Pittsburgh, Charlene Young of Northeast and Mildred (Jake) Bendel of Greensburg; grandchildren, Bill (Anna) Kluczkowski of Cheswick, Jayme (Sean) Kochan of Monessen and Adam Kluczkowski of Millvale; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by daughter, Billie Jean Kochan. Visitation and service were private. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth. Memorial contributions may be made to your local volunteer fire company. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
June 19, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary Jane Salamon Henry, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed from this life into the arms of her husband and daughters on June 17, 2023, her 91st birthday. Born in Pittsburgh in 1932, the daughter of Robert P. Salamon, Sr. and Mildred Nolan Salamon, she was raised in Wilkinsburg and graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1950. Mary Jane lived life with one guiding principle, love.
Working at Bell Telephone Company, she met the love of her life, Herbert Henry. They married in 1955 and together they lovingly raised six children. She later returned to work for PNC Bank where she retired in 1997.
She suffered great loss in her life with the death of her two daughters, Susan and Barbara, but she used that loss to teach her children and grandchildren that there was nothing more important in life than family. She was generous with her hugs and taught us that any conversation with family ended with saying “I love you”. Mary Jane was happiest when her family was gathered around her table, where no meal ended without one of her desserts. Her love language was feeding and taking care of people who meant the most, a passion carried on by many of her children and grandchildren.
Her faith was an integral part of her life, from childhood until her passing. She was a founding member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, North Huntingdon, where she was active in parish council, Christian Mothers, and was a religious education teacher. Many will remember the church bus tours she organized, the fish fries she helped orchestrate, and the Mary’s Garden she planned. Tending the Mary’s Garden was a labor of love for her and her late husband, Herb, for many years.
Another love of her life was her Norwin community. As a resident of Penns Woods, Mary Jane was a founding member and officer of the Penns Woods Civic Association and its Ladies’ Auxiliary. When her children were young, she was PTA President at Stewartsville Elementary School, and was a Cub Scout den mother and Girl Scout leader. She served as a Westmoreland County election official for more than 50 years. She was a former board member of the Norwin Area Meals on Wheels, and a kitchen volunteer where the Tuesday Crew knew her as “MJ”. Mary Jane was also active in AARP Chapter 3321 where she held various leadership positions and planned many cruises and bus tours. She was known for her fund-raising abilities for the organizations she led, planning many a card party, luncheon, and auction. Beginning in 2014, Mary Jane proudly walked with family and friends as “Herb’s Gang” in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, in memory of her late husband, raising nearly $50,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Herb, her daughters Susan and Barbara, her sister Roberta Linton, her brother Robert P. Salamon, Jr. and many beloved family members and friends.
She is survived by her children Cynthia Beck (Jay), Robert Henry (Julie), David Henry (Beth), and Sandra Socrates (Tony). She is also survived by grandchildren who she dearly loved, Brad Rohlf (Caitlyn), Jeffrey Beck (Megan), Jessica Henry (Joshua Rihs), Megan Beck, Christopher Henry (Erin), Jessica McGaffic (Alec), Anthony Socrates, Nicholas Socrates (fiancée Caitlyn Hunter), and Jennifer Wilson (Matthew), and by great grandchildren Connor, Blair, Landon, Hudson, Nathan, Ellie, and two due to arrive this year. She is additionally survived by a sister, Dorothy Sullivan, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Interment to follow in Brush Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to two causes close to Mary Jane’s heart, The Norwin Area Meals on Wheels, 12735 Lincoln Way, North Huntingdon, PA 15642 and the Norwin Public Library, 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
June 18, 2023 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James Edward Quantz, 73, of Elizabeth Township, died suddenly on Friday, June 16, 2023 while riding on the Yough Bike Trail. He was born May 28, 1950 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James Leroy and Mary Theresa (Germack) Quantz. James was retired from Keystone Oaks High School where he had taught Social Studies for 35 years. He was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock. James was a 1968 graduate of McKeesport High School and received his Bachelor and Masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was an avid Pittsburgh Penguins fan.
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