March 22, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Larry Smith, 68, was born and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved son of the late Edward and Willie Lou Lewis. Larry entered this world on November 17, 1954, and peacefully departed this life on March 16, 2023.
Larry graduated from South High School. He retired in 2017, after being a Guard Attendant. Larry loved dancing and singing karaoke. He had an infectious smile; you can see him smiling all of the time. Larry attended St. Luke Baptist church where he was on the Usher Board. He loved his family and friends, especially his aunt Caroline Spears; he just called her (aunt). He loved his aunt Linda Blake; she called him Bub. He also loved his uncle Al Smith, they were best friends. Not to mention, his nieces and nephews were his worlds.
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March 22, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Charles J. Novak, 69, of Pitcairn, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born September 24, 1953 in Pittsburgh, a son of late Edward and Barbara (Crowe) Novak. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Ernest Novak, sister Corrine Novak, sister in-law Sandra Novak, and brother in-law Johan Hild. Chuck was was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church, Wilkins Township, and a graduate of East Allegheny High School.
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March 22, 2023 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Clara C. (Landsperger) Wright, 90, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday March 18, 2023. She was born August 17, 1932 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late William Kenneth and Daisy (Miller) Landsperger and was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph R. Wright; her children Joseph R. Wight, William Wright, and Mary “Chink” Wright; a grandson Joseph R. Wright; and siblings Walter, Clarence, Albert, and Robert Landsperger. She is survived by her grandchildren Shayne Paul, Mercedes Wolfe, and Jaime (Alyssa) Wright; great grandchildren Jaimeson Joseph Wright, Addison Vasilko, Aubrey Paul and Madison Husar; a sister Myrtle “Honey” Wright; also nieces and nephews. At Clara’s request there will be no viewing or services. Private interment was in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. The William Snyder Funeral Home, Irwin, handled arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 22, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lois D. Jacobovitz, 71, formerly of North Huntingdon, residing in Ohio, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born December 20, 1951 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Bertram and Phyllis (Ursiny) Leader. Prior to her retirement, Lois was an Avon Representative, administrative assistant for Newmark and a member of New Hope Presbyterian Church. Lois was an avid canine lover and enjoyed her time with her many special needs pups. She also loved to cook and crochet blankets for others. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her brothers, William Leader, and John Leader and his wife Marsha, as well as her brother-in-law Morris Decolati. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ronald Jacobovitz; son, Jonathan Jacobovitz and his wife, Brittany; daughter, Katie Jacobovitz and Garrett Fenstermaker; sisters, Jane Decolati, Marjory "Doe" Burtnett and her husband Richard; and beloved grandson, Dallas; as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 12727 Lincoln Way, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Interment to follow in South Versailles Cemetery, Coulter, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church in North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 21, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Loretta L. Yablonsky, age 91, of Port Vue, died on March 8, 2023. She was born in Port Vue, PA on December 20, 1931, and is the daughter of the late John and Margaret Spernock Kutchak and the wife of the late John Robert Yablonsky.
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March 21, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Edna A. Tolman, 98, of Irwin, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born October 27, 1924 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Adam and Pasqualina (Ialenti) Bello. Edna was a jewelry clerk for Woolworth and enjoyed making crafts. She attended Christian Center Church and New Life Tabernacle Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Guy W. Tolman, brothers, Edward and Fulvio; and sister, Dora Zalenski. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Moxson, Catherine Smail, Patricia Tatar; sister, Claudia Ranalli; grandchildren, David Smail (Debra), George "Buddy" Tatar (Nicole), Kelly DePierre (Dakota); great-grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas and Briana; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Entombment to follow in St. Joseph Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Westmoreland Humane Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 21, 2023 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Michael T. Sollosi, age 90, of McKeesport, died March 17, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 17, 1932, in Elrama, he was the son of the late Thomas and Margaret (Mestar) Szollosi and the husband of the late Gloria Sollosi for 66 years.
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March 20, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Janet Lou Lundberg, age 87, of Point Pleasant Retirement Community, formerly of Washington Street in McKeesport, died Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born in Pitcairn, on January 25, 1936 and is the daughter of the late Chauncey and Flora Williams Scarbrough. She was the wife of the late James Lundberg and was a self-employed medical transcriptionist, truly enjoyed cooking, cross stitching, reading and many years ago loved to play tennis.
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March 20, 2023 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
I am devastated to announce the passing of my beloved son, Joseph James Lane. Joseph passed away peacefully on March 15, 2023 at Children's Hospital surrounded by his family. Joseph was born July 28, 1998 to mother, Amy K. Lane of Sutersville and father, Thomas M. Lane of North Huntingdon. Joseph was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Smith and maternal aunt, Jennifer Black. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Jim and Judy Black; paternal grandmother, Toni Lane; great paternal grandmother, Ardeth Smith; and uncle, Steven Lane. Joseph was the smartest, kindest, most gentle, honest, patient and joyful little boy that I could ever imagine. Even though Joseph struggled with many difficult illnesses throughout his short life, he always had the brightest smile in the room. His joyful and peaceful spirit pulled you in and made you feel the same joy he felt. Joseph loved to go to the mall to ride the train and the "ding ding" elevator. He also enjoyed going to the movies. He loved going to Kennywood Park to ride the train and watch the parade. Joseph also enjoyed hanging out at home in his hammock swing watching his favorite Veggietales and Sesame Street videos. He loved to be silly and tease his nurse, Pam and his Mommy. He especially loved when Mimi and PapPap came for a visit so he could tease them and play games with them. He also enjoyed when his GeeGee and Daddy would visit and take him on a bike ride. He always looked forward to his Daddy bringing him a purple balloon. Joseph attended Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children and graduated from Yough Sr. High School. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at Children’s Hospital, especially Dr. Michael Moritz for his 24 years of exceptional care and commitment to Joseph. We would also like to thank Dr. Ian Pollack for giving us an extra three years with Joseph and Dr. Glen Cannon for performing a surgery that extended the life of Joseph's transplanted kidney. We would also like to thank Dr. Scott Mauer and Carol May for helping us through Joseph's last days and for making Joseph's passing peaceful. I am forever grateful to the nurses of 7B and the ICU for helping me cope and for happily tending to every single need that Joseph had. And the family wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude to Joseph's nurse, Pamela Baxter for her five years of selfless, dedication and love. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin. Interment will take place at Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 20, 2023 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Evelyn E. Rusteikas, 98, of Duquesne died Saturday, March 18, 2023, near the home of her son at the Westminster retirement community in Lake Ridge VA. She was born November 1, 1924, in McKeesport, daughter of the late John and Sophie (Ranchik) Slaney. She was preceded in her death by her husband of 55 years Leo F. Rusteikas, who died on September 7, 2011, and her sisters Mary Slaney and Irene (Slaney) Sovak.
She is survived by her son Gregory (Lori) Rusteikas of Manassas VA; grandchildren Scott (Melissa) Rusteikas of Concord NC and Christi (Matthew) Marcheschi of Buffalo Grove IL; great grandchildren Gianna, Gemma, Natalie, Andrew, and Finley.
Evelyn was a member of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Lake Ridge VA, and a longtime former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church (St. Thomas The Apostle Parish) in Duquesne.
Visitation will be from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday at Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing service will be at 9:30am Monday at the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 10:00am in St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, with the Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Charity of Pittsburgh, 212 9th St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222.
March 20, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Phyllis Irene Turner, age 95, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Jefferson Hills Manor. She was a former employee of Kmart in Pleasant Hills, the Lou Thayer store and Glos Automotive, and she enjoyed playing bingo. Born April 13, 1927 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Irene (McCorkle) Lynch and wife of the late James Dale Turner Sr. She is survived by sons, James Dale Turner Jr. of Elizabeth, Edward A. (Melissa) Turner of Addison and Thomas (Darla) Turner of Elizabeth; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jack Lynch of Ruffsdale; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Timothy L. Turner, and sister, Ruth Andrisko. Visitation, funeral service and burial were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at
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March 20, 2023 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Kenneth J. Nemes, age 58 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at home. Born June 2, 1964 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Alexander and Joanne (Garish) Nemes. Ken worked as a contruction worker and loved to ride his motorcycle and drive his 1974 Dodge Charger. He was a member of the Duckpin Bowling League at the Glassport Lanes. Ken is survived by his wife Debbie (Harrison) Nemes; his son Kenneth J. Nemes, Jr. at home, his daughter Ashley (fiance Chad Bailey) Nemes of McKeesport, his son Joshua (Sheila) Nemes of Elizabeth Borough, his son Dillion (fiancee Alissa Byrne) Nemes of Wilkinsburg; his grandchildren, Kristopher Laughlin, Philip Stahley, Dane Bock, Kyiah, Xander, Izzabella, Kali, Tina Marie, Naomi and Chase Nemes; his sister Terry A. Case of Dravosburg, brothers Dan Nemes of North Carolina, Alex & Timothy Nemes of Ohio, Dean Nemes of Irwin, and Charles Nemes; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother David Nemes.
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March 19, 2023 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Barbara Ann Bland Tzanakis, Barb, as she was more commonly known, of West Mifflin, died Friday, March 17, 2023 and was born July 28, 1933 in New Martinsville, West Virginia. The youngest of two children born to Mary G. Tustin and John Leroy Bland. She graduated from Magnolia High School in Paden City, West Virginia in 1951 with her favorite classes being music and band. After high school, Barbara attended flight attendant training school for Capitol Airlines in busy NYC. She didn’t complete this, electing to come home to West Virginia to assist her mother, and work for Sterling Faucet. She met and married George Tzanakis in 1957 and the couple moved to Morgantown, W.VA, so that George could complete his degree from WVU with Barb working for Olin Mathison. It was during this time that George and Barbara welcomed their first child, George Michael in 1958.
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March 19, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Rita C. Jaso, age 91, of McKeesport, died March 18, 2023, at Corner View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 18, 1931, in Penn Hills, she was the daughter of the late Matis and Anna (Tarby) Lepovsky and the wife of the late Julius Jaso.
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March 19, 2023 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Darrin "Bear" Bill, age 60, of Liberty Borough, died March 17, 2023, at home. Born January 5, 1963, he was the son of the late Faik and Janice (Grimes) Bill and the husband of Roseanna "Raven" (Fletcher) Bill.
Bear retired from UPS, where he was a truck driver. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and the freedom of riding his motorcycle. Bear had a way with animals and trained many, from bears to squirrels. He also had a passion for taxidermy and tattoos. Bear loved music and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his son, Jared (Patricia) Bill of Pittsburgh; step-sons, Jesse (Danielle) McLaughlin and Justin (Faith) McLaughlin; grandchildren, Jayden, Gwenevere, Kayla, Kirsten, Kylie, and Christian; brothers, Darril (Kim) of Orlando, FL and Darric (Kimberly) Bill of Irwin; also many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 4 p.m. until the time of last leave at 8 p.m.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
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