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March 19, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Jason Everett Helsinger, age 49, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, March 16, 2025. He was born in Rockford, IL on September 21, 1975 and was the son of the late Arnold and Alvenia Longmire Helsinger.
March 19, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Theodore G. Leriotis, 88, of Monroeville, died peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born December 18, 1936, in McKeesport, a son of the late George and Helen (Valgas) Leriotis and was also preceded in death by his wife Loretta A. (Acalotto) Leriotis and his brother James G. Leriotis. Before retirement Ted was a self-employed sales representative operating Leriotis Associates alongside his brother Jim. Ted was a people person and missed the daily interactions after retirement. To keep busy, he worked part-time at a local furniture store and later worked as a greeter for Snyder Funeral Home. He enjoyed golfing with friends and his wife, Loretta, at Willowbrook Golf Club. He adored his wife, daughters, and grandchildren and loved all his pets, especially his cat Winston. Ted’s other hobbies included working out at the gym and enjoying weekly lunch gatherings with his friends.
March 19, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Donna Marie Slater, 60, of North Versailles, was born May 4, 1964, in Braddock, PA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Gertrude (Morrison) Slater.
Donna was employed at UPMC McKeesport Hospital in the Housekeeping Department.
The kitchen is where you would find Donna, she was known as a great cook! She was always joyful outgoing laughing keeping the party going. Donna enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Donna departed this life on March 12, 2025, at her residence in North Versailles, PA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Morrison Slater, son, William Paxon, brothers, George Slater, Donald Slater, sister, Patricia McGuigan.
Donna is survived by her beloved; son, Christopher Paxon; four grandchildren, Destiny, Kristina, Christopher and Gavin, sister, Sandra Wampler; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
March 19, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Roy Thomas Roberts, III., 74, of Versailles, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, following a long illness. He was born June 3, 1950 in Gary, IN., and was the son of the late Roy Thomas Roberts II., and the late Doris Mae (Laughlen) Thomas. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann (McMullen) Roberts who passed away February 15, 2021. Roy was a member of the former St. Pius V Catholic Church where he and Carol served as Eucharistic Ministers. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge # 955 where he served as Grand Knight for 2 terms. He loved cars, rock music, and animals. He and Carol also worked with the Pennsylvania Great Dane Rescue and adopted three Great Danes, rescued Pugs, and many other beloved pets during his life. Roy worked in public safety, employed as armed security for Allegheny Health Network and previously with Landmark Armored Car Services. He was affectionately known as "Pap". He is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Tim) Viszlay, Laura (the late Richard) Gibson, and Paula (John) Payne, grandchildren, Allen (Angie) Nemetz, Melinda (Jim) Colla, Nicholas (Kelsey) Nemetz, Cody (Brittany) Hamm, Hayden (Alexis) Hamm Amber (Erik) Hamm and Ericka (Fiancée Harrison Heuston) Gibson, great-grandchildren, Beau Bazzani, Kasper Slavik, Stella Nemetz, Lettie Nemetz and Levon Slavik, and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania Great Dane Rescue, 2450 Eastbrook Road, New Castle, PA 16105. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory. Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 19, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald “Legs” Lomis, age 74, of Grove City, and formerly of Clairton passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at Quality Life Service in Grove City. Born March 20, 1950 in Clairton, PA, he was the son of the late Pauline (Logo) Kendall. He worked for Body Beautiful Car Wash in Pleasant Hills, JC Penny in West Mifflin, the City of Clairton, and Century 3 Dodge in Pleasant Hills. He was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St Clare of Assisi site in Clairton. Ronald was survived by his sister Georgia Graw of Slippery Rock; brother Stefan Hrabosky of Lamy, NM; brother-in-law Frank Monko of Clairton; and nephews Mark P. and Andrew S. Monko. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by sister Pauline Monko and brother John Belcastro. Services for Ronald are private at the request of the family.
March 19, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Melvin E. Lewis, 77, of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, March 18. 2025. He was born on November 12, 1947 in Sharon and was the son of the late Melvin and Robina (Adams) Lewis. Melvin was a US Army Veteran that served during Vietnam. He was a retired Blast Furnace Operator for US Steel at the Duquesne Mill and later became a baker. He was the loving husband to Elizabeth (Lesko) Lewis.
March 18, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Anita Laurie Schmidt, age 66, of White Oak, PA died on Saturday, March 15, 2025, after a 17-year battle with cancer. She was a life-long resident of White Oak, PA and loved the community. She was born at McKeesport Hospital on April 17, 1958, and was the daughter of the late George and Rose Pokrzwinski Matta. Anita graduated from McKeesport Area High School in 1976. Upon graduation she would enter the workforce working for a multitude of different employers; regularly starting out at entry positions and being promoted to manager positions due to her work ethic. She was a hustler and always wanted to work.
March 18, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jane W. Gale, age 90 of North Huntingdon died March 17, 2025 at Juniper Village in Monroeville. She was born July 12, 1934 in Turtle Creek, a daughter of the late James and Sally Wilson. Prior to her retirement, Jane was employed as an estimator in the construction industry. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed shopping. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Joe Mihalic, her second husband, Thomas J. Gale in 1999, one sister, Nancy Barr. She is survived by her sons, Trent Mihalic and Thomas Gale, grandchildren, Vivian and Marlena Gale, Lunden, Landis and Lanchen Mihalic . There will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date .James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
March 17, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jennie Maki-Carothers, 98, a resident of Elizabeth Township for 70 years, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at home. She was born May 27, 1926 in Hamtramck, Michigan and was the daughter of the late John and Elenora (Romanski) Lazarz. She was the wife of 40 years to the late Toivo W. "Bill" Maki, who passed away in 1986 and was also the wife of over 4 years to the late Walter Carothers, who passed away in 1995. Jennie was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church. She loved to do dancing and bowling. She also enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She will be greatly missed.
March 17, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Emily Virginia Moore, 93, of Elizabeth Township passed away at home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born in McKeesport on March 22, 1931 to the late Mathias D. and Lillian (Uhlig) Lathrop. She was the loving wife to the late Rev. Charles Moore before his passing in March 2013. Her husband Charles was in the Air Force, which gave them the opportunity to live in many places while raising their two sons. They traveled for 20+ years with the service and in turn, Charles became a minister at Central Highlands United Methodist Church, where Emily sang alongside him. She would preach through her music and sang with a voice too good for anything else. She was even on the radio station, WMCK, in McKeesport back in the day. Emily also worked a few years for the Union National Bank as a bank teller.
March 17, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Pete Penick, 96, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born on July 5, 1928, he was the son of the late Mike and Fannie (Egnot) Penick. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathleen Delivuk.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Janet "Sis" Penick (Schank); children, Janet Merk, Sharon (Joseph) Maxwell, and Peter Penick; cherished grandchildren, Amy (Joseph) Chiaverini, David (Mellisa) Puskaric, Danyel Kelly, Brooke Kelly, Gary Keller Jr., Rachael Penick, and Sarah Penick. He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren.
March 17, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
LaVerne Havash, age 70, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach. A member of Chapel by the Sea in Dam Neck, VA, she fulfilled multiple roles throughout her adventurous life, including daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, coach, religious educator, troop leader, counselor, friend, costume designer, holiday coordinator, cook, and she very much enjoyed doing family research on Ancestry.com. Born May 10, 1954 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Pearl LaVerne (Herb) Sanetta. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, George Havash; daughters, Melissa (Ryan) Garner of Virginia Beach, VA and Laura (Tony) Contino of Midlothian, VA; sons, Matthew Havash and Eric Havash, both of Virginia Beach, VA; granddaughters, Madison Havash of Suffolk, VA and Bella Pearl Garner of Virginia Beach, VA; brother, Rudolph (Terri) Sanetta of Elizabeth; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Ann Stout. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth, Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12 Noon at St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. with concelebrants the Rev. Thomas J. Burke and the Rev. Sam Lamendola. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1640, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 17, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Vilma A. Bouchard, 72, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born December 2, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret (Case) McLean. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Bouchard who passed away December 4, 1993. Vilma was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and was a former member of Girl Scouts USA. She is survived by her son, Charles M. (Jodi) Bouchard and daughter, Jean A. (Ben) Fawcett of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Charles, Annaleigh, Brycen, Willow and Lincoln Bouchard, and James, Samuel and Clark Fawcett, sisters, Carol (Bern) Linkhauer of McKeesport and Peggy Lutz of York, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Samantha A. Bouchard who passed away May 25, 2003 and her sister, Donna Snyder. Friends are welcome Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel of Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10 am with The Rev. Scott Lawrence, officiating. Interment will follow at the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 17, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Norma Jean Hetherington, 90, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born January 31, 1935 in Wilkinsburg and was the daughter of the late William Cook and Laura Belle (Daley) McEwen. She was the wife of the late William E. "Bill" Hetherington, who passed away May 7, 2010. Jean worked as a school bus driver for many years for Pennsylvania Coach lines. Before returning home to McKeesport, Jean and her husband Bill spent many years living in the Rehobath Beach area of Delaware. She will be greatly missed.
March 16, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sharen L. Mizla, age 78 of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully at her home on March 16, 2025 She was born August 26, 1946 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Harold E. and Mary Doerr Brazen. Sharen was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. She was a woman of deep faith. She found joy in serving as a Christian mother, and volunteering her time, whether by helping clean the church or lending a hand at Fish Frys during the Lenten season. Prior to her retirement, Sharen was employed by Hallmark at Eastland Shopping Plaza, and the 10 spot at Norwin Towne Square. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harold J. Brazen. She is survived by her devoted husband, Lawrence, her loving sister, Kimberly Douglass (David), Deborah Brazen Kuzma (Stephen), and many cherished nieces and nephews. Friends and family will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Wednesday from 10 a.m. -11 a.m. followed by a blessing service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Agnes Church in Sharen's name. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.Licensed funeral professionals, login here.
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