December 30, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Helen A. Buccini, age 93, of McKeesport, died December 27, 2024, at LGAR Health & Rehabilitation Center of Turtle Creek. Born December 20, 1931, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Carmen and Giovanna (Trasatti) Marchetti and the devoted wife of 67 years to the late Ernest F. Buccini. Helen worked several years as a Prudential Insurance senior clerk and a travel counselor for the American Automobile Association (AAA). She was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish and attended St. Eugene Church of Liberty Borough.
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December 30, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Sandra Beth Crummer (née Kozeka), age 63, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband, Kurt, and family. Sandra was born on September 14, 1961, to John Kozeka and Margaret Carrick and grew up alongside her six siblings: Margaret Moltz, Susan Pivar, Karen Buday, John Kozeka Jr., Kenneth Kozeka, and Diane Roland.
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December 29, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Daneen Gazdich, age 66 of McKeesport died December 20, 2024 at home. Born October 7, 1958 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Jeanette (James) and John Genes, and the wife of 47 years to Theodore "Buck" Gazdich.
Daneen was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1977, and worked for several years as an Optician at Pearle Vision in Olympia, formerly Sears Optical. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs, B-Dog and Little Shih Tzu.
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December 29, 2024 |
By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home
Karen R Weaver Pack, age 78 of Mckeesport, passed away with her family by her side on Dec 26th 2024. She was married for 58 years to Walter (Sonny) Pack Jr, who passed away on April 27th of this year. She was born on Nov 7 th, 1946 to the late Winfield and Anne (Mihelega)Weaver of Versailles, Pa. Karen was the most loving, caring, genuine, and selfless person who would do anything for anyone she could. Her children and grandchildren were her life, spending time with them, supporting them, but most of all loving them beyond measure. She and Sonny enjoyed 50+ years of camping together, going to Cracker Barrel, which was her favorite restaurant, watching their game shows, and even going to the grocery store to share the duties of shopping. Karen always loved “chasing” the firetrucks when she was out and about if she heard sirens, loved listening to her scanner to see what was going on in the world, watching her cop shows as well as taking rides to Ligonier, Ohio to visit family and going to Amish Country.
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December 29, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Carol L. (Jefferis) Dyer, age 72, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired head of nursing with Heartland Hospice in Greensburg and enjoyed the outdoors, nature and the ocean. Born June 26, 1952, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Minnie (Geisel) Jefferis. She is survived by a daughter, Stacey (Justin) Wilson of North Huntingdon; sons, Michael Dyer of Forward Twp. and Doug (Patty) Dyer of Forward Twp.; seven grandchildren, August, Noelle, Dylan and Emma Dyer and Adelyn, Christian and Haden Wilson; brother, Carl (Kathy) Jefferis of Pittsburgh; brother-in-law, George Hempel of Champion; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sandy Hempel. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 2-4PM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
December 28, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
The finite and exact nature of the word cannot describe the life of Denise Donahoe Ellis, who the Lord blessed the world with on July 29, 1961, and called home on December 19, 2024, to join her father, mother, sister, brother, and countless other loved ones that will be thrilled to see her again.
Denise was the epitome of tenacity, kindness, love, patience, understanding, selflessness, and humor; traits that were unwavering through seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
In her personal life as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, aunt, exercise junkie, chef, pharmacist, servant of the Lord, and social butterfly, Denise always made sure that she was taking care of herself first, others equally, and those that needed care as her own. She did the Lord’s work in every facet of her life and was the epitome of lead by example.
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December 28, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Frank R. McClain, Age 83 of East McKeesport, was peacefully reunited with his beloved wife Anna Marie on Christmas Eve.
Frank was a jack of all trades. As a child, he enjoyed spending time with his dad in the garden. That love of gardening carried over into his whole life, so much that we were talking gardening tips right before his last surgery. Frank was proud to grow corn, kohlrabi, cabbage for homemade sauerkraut and tomatoes to name a few. He followed in his father’s footsteps with joining the Sunset Volunteer Fire Department as a child, remaining a Firefighter until he joined the U.S. Army. Private First Class McClain was part of the C Company, 724th Maintenance Battalion stationed in Berlin, Germany. He was an Expert Rifleman (Rifle M-14) and awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Berlin). A
fter his deployment, he did one tour in the Reserves before being Honorably Discharged in March of 1967. While in the Reserves, he married Anna Marie and started working at Lea’s Floral Shop alongside her, later becoming part owner. Through the years, many of the customers from Lea’s became cherished friends who were just like family. Together, Frank and Anna Marie created a life to be proud of with their 3 children.
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December 28, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
On Tuesday December 24, 2024, Edward “Eddie G” Bernard Gombos, age 95, of Jefferson Hills passed away in his sleep. Married for 44 years to the late Martha (Vitak) Gombos.
Oldest of six sons born to the late Paul and Mary (Ballas). Survived by his brother Tom of Venice, FL. Preceded in death by brothers George, Paul, John and Bobby; his daughter Arlene (Robert) Madden; and grandson William James (B.J.) Vetter. Proud father of Kathy (Roberto) Rosas of Tunnel Hill, GA; Eddie (Luz) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Christine (Kenny Sutton) Turney of Scott Township, PA; and Patty of Rook Station, PA. Grandpa to Danny Bo Doutt of Goodlettsville, TN; and Ryan Madden of Rillton, PA. Graduate of Rankin High School-1947; Pittsburgh School of Traffic & Transportation; Dale Carnegie courses. Ed played football, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, and dancing. He was drafted into the Army during the Korean War.
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December 28, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
George Daniel “G-Pop” Popovich, 74, of East McKeesport, died peacefully at home on Christmas Day 2024 after a long illness. Born July 7th 1950 in Braddock, PA to George and Veronica (Fabyankovic) Popovich who preceded him in death, George grew up in Turtle Creek, was a track & field and football athlete, and graduated from Westinghouse Memorial High School in Wilmerding. George enlisted in the Army and served honorably in Germany with the 881st L.E.M. Co. as a radar technician. It was there in Hannau Germany, where he and his high school sweetheart (former spouse) welcomed their daughter. George retired from US Steel where his career ranged from working in the mill, to crane operator, to shipping logistics management. George was an NFL and NHL super-fan and loved rooting for the Steelers and Penguins. He had a great love of music, and cinema, and was a well read self taught history buff with a concentration in PA Civil War Battles. An avid outdoorsman, he greatly enjoyed fishing, hiking and camping, and received a certificate of honor for his dedicated years of service as a youth hunter safety instructor at the Pitcairn Monroeville Sportsmen's Club.
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December 28, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Guy V. DeLia, 81, of North Versailles, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024. He was born August 26, 1943, in Braddock, a son of the late James and Carrie (Mazzella) DeLia. Guy was a skilled gatherer at Kopp Glass, Inc., Swissvale for 50 years and rarely missed a day of work. He was a member of United Steelworkers Union Local 52T, was a mechanical genius, liked to fix anything and enjoyed working on cars. He also had a brick pointing business on the side. He was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Robert Bellarmine Church. He loved doing things for and spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Virginia M. (Molnar) DeLia; his children Jason (Victoria) DeLia, Kristin (Michael) Mrdjenovich, and Janeen (Don) Connors; his grandchildren Mikey, Joshua, Madison, Joseph, and Mia; siblings Anthony (Joanne) DeLia and Adele Perry; his brother in law Ronald (Susan) Molnar; and nephews Matthew Perry, James (Leandra) Perry, Anthony DeLia and Samuel Molnar.
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December 28, 2024 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Robert S. LaViolette, age 81, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, a son of the late Sydney and Gretna LaViolette. He was an Army veteran that went onto work for over 30 years as a dental labs supervisor. He always enjoyed watching the Greenbay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers play football. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Sandra (Barr) LaViolette; and brothers Rodger and Dave. He is survived by his daughter Danielle (Fiancé Johnny McConnell) LaViolette of Waynesboro; grandchildren Duane Pomaibo and Brent (Angel) Pomaibo; great grandchildren Carter and Finn; brothers Billy, Donnie and Dale; Sisters Sandy, Linda, Karen, Gale and Debbie; many nieces and nephews; and his puppies Zoe and Hemi.
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December 28, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mary Jane (Shusteric) Bayko, 90, of North Huntingdon, died Monday December 23, 2024. She was born July 26, 1934 in Adderly a daughter of the late John and Florence (Sargo) Shusteric and was also preceded in death by her husband Rudy Bayko, a daughter Janet “Natalka” Bayko and siblings Sonny Shusteric and Lorraine Sigmund. Mary Jane retired as a nurse’s assistant and secretary at Mercy Hospital after 50 years’ service. She enjoyed playing bingo at the East Pittsburgh Moose, liked to travel especially visiting family in Lewes, DE, and in her younger days liked going to Keystone Lake. Most of all she enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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December 28, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Nancy J. Burczyk, age 75 of North Huntingdon, passed away on December 27, 2024. She was born on July 3, 1949 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Robert Datz and Vivian Gahagan Datz. Nancy was a Norwin graduate in the Class of 1968. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a maid at the Sheraton Hotel in Greensburg. In her free time, Nancy enjoyed playing bingo and watching crime dramas. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by one nephew, Geoffrey Cornes. She is survived by one daughter, Nicole Scheafnocker (Kevin), one sister Sandra Cornes Slotnick (Ronald), two grandchildren Alex and Sofia, and one nephew Scott Cornes. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Contributions may be given in Nancy's name to UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh or the Epilepsy Foundation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
December 28, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Katelynn M. Mozes, age 31, of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in Pittsburgh on July 3, 1993, she was the daughter of John Mozes of McDonald and Tina (Jeff Gavel) Pancoast of West Mifflin and also stepmother, Dawna Mozes of Canonsburg. She was Catholic by faith. She was the sister of Leanna Mozes of Canonsburg, stepsister of Katie Rose Gavel of Munhall and granddaughter of Georgette (the late Gary) Dillinger of Dravosburg and Robert and Marianne Mozes of White Oak.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 2-6 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, where the Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. with Reverend Dan D’Antonio officiating.
December 28, 2024 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Marlene C. Tiskiewicz, age 88 of Port Vue died December 26, 2024 at home. Born April 22, 1936 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Smith) and the late Roy Wiggins, Sr. and the wife of 58 loving years to the late Richard J. Tiskiewicz.
Marlene worked for over 10 years as a bookkeeper at the former G.C. Murphy Co., where she inadvertently developed a lifelong love of shopping. She also loved decorating for every holiday, inside and outside of her home in Port Vue, along with meticulously caring for her yard. Marlene's greatest joy was spending time with and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up.
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