October 14, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jacquelyn A. Slack, 79 of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born March 3, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John C. and Eleanor (Johnson) Whitney. She was the wife to the late Lawrence George Slack, who passed away June 18, 2006. Jacquelyn was a long time member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - Corpus Christi. She has an energetic personality and for many years volunteered for meals on wheels. She loved gambling, crocheting, and was a roller coaster enthusiast, and she enjoyed her many trips to Ocean City, Maryland with her family.
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October 14, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Clyde L. Hennon Jr., 84 of Dravosburg, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, October 12
th, 2022, at Squirrel Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. He was born in New Castle on November 20
th, 1937, to the late Clyde Sr. and Julia E. Owrey Hennon. Clyde was the loving husband of 47 years to Norma Jean Thompson Hennon. He is survived by his wife Norma, their son Matt (Melissa Barker) Hennon of White Oak, brother Glenn (Charlene) Hennon of Glenrock, sister Karen (Loren) Greene of Indiana, PA, and grandchildren Lennox and Duke. He is further survived by multiple nieces and nephews. Clyde was preceded in death by brother Richard. He was a member of the United States Army and served during peacetime. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Dravosburg and the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport, as well as a member of the former Community Alliance Church in Elizabeth. Clyde enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as completing crossword puzzles. Family and friends will be received on Sunday October 16
th, 2022, from 1-3 P.M. at I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4
th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. A service will take place at 3 P.M. at the funeral home immediately following the visitation. A repast will occur following the service at the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. Inurnment will occur at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Alzheimer’s Association by going to
https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate, donating over the phone by calling 800-272-3900, or by mailing your donation to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. Online condolences may be offered at
www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
October 14, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Florindo “Fred” Mariani, age 89 of North Versailles, passed away peacefully to reunite eternally with his beloved wife of 65 years, Patricia Mariani, daughters Diana and Gina Ann Mariani, and granddaughter, Gina Marie Mariani.
He was born on December 29, 1932 in Sant Angelo del Pesco, Italy, a son of the late Filomena (DiVito) and Ondivio Mariani.
Fred immigrated to the United States in 1953. He built a life filled with cherished family and friends. He ran a masonry business and was highly skilled in his trade. As a father and grandfather, he demonstrated strength, courage and the value of working hard in all that he did. Fred enjoyed regularly visiting his family in Italy, watching football, delicious food, music, and most of all, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He set a true example of perseverance, integrity, tradition and dedication to family and faith. Fred was the pillar of love and commitment in his family— a love that continues to connect his family on earth and in heaven.
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October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Frank Bacco, 96, of Wilmerding died peacefully on October 9, 2022. Special Pappap of Christine (Mark) Filburn, Matthew (Ryan) Bacco, Alexis Bacco and Allyson Bacco as well as four great-grandchildren: Justine, Jeremy and Jada Filburn and Carson Bacco.
He was preceded in death by his son Anthony (Tony) Bacco, his parents, Pasquale and Mary Bacco and siblings, Flora Damasky, Gabrielle, Rose Sarnicola, Anthony, Joseph, Louis, Angeline Conte, Samuel, James, Clara Faber and David.
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October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Nita (D'Amico) Cheripka, 75, of Wilmerding died peacefully on October 8, 2022. Nita was the devoted wife of Thomas Cheripka. Loving mother of Monica (Robert) Murphy, Thomas Cheripka Jr., and Brad (Julie) Cheripka; adoring grandmother of Jeremy, John “Jake”, Delaney, Collin, Zachary and Reagan. Nita is also survived by her siblings, Donald D’Amico, Patricia Cheripka and Pamela Matviya, step siblings, Mary Ann Medvis, Rose “Tiny” Monk, James “Bull” Cheripka, Robert “Bucky” Cheripka, Edward Cheripka, Ronald Cheripka, and Mark Cheripka, numerous nieces and nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, David and Blanche Virginia (Shaffer) D’Amico, step mother, Helen (Cheripka) D’Amico, and her brother, Michael D’Amico.
She loved deeply, lived fully, and served others well. May we all strive to carry on her legacy.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Jude the Apostle Church of St. Joseph the Worker Parish. Nita was laid to rest privately at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Please www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nita (D'Amico) Cheripka, please visit our floral store.
October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Anthony M. DiVittorio, 89, of North Versailles Twp. died Wednesday October 5, 2022. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Angela DiVittorio. Loving brother of Marie (Ben) Cifone and the late Sam DiVittorio. Brother-in-law of Maggie DiVittorio. Dear uncle of Renee (Mike) Ansell, Leslie (Rick) Ethridge, Laurie (Barry) Wyckoff, Sam (Kathy) DiVittorio, and the late Mary Jo (the late Blake) Hadley. Anthony was a Professor of Music at Duquesne University for 42 years. For 18 months he was a Cryptologist in the Army stationed in Japan. Anthony traveled to New York City every August and then to Taiwan with a friend who was an opera singer for her upcoming concert series. Also survived by numerous great nieces, nephews and many loved cousins.
Friends were received at James F. Kutch Funeral Home. Interment followed with military honors at All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery.
October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Patrick S. Massung, 86, of White Oak, PA. was born March 17, 1936, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Lawrence and Sarah (Neel) Massung. Patrick departed this life on October 10, 2022, in White Oak, PA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth (Haberland) Massung and son, Edward Massung.
He was self-employed with his own Construction Company, Four Tire businesses also worked at the Copperweld in Glassport, PA, and had many other working skills. He would be known as a “Jack of all trades.”
He loved gardening, hunting, canning, his lift chair, and reading the bible, the most.
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October 13, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
De'Jour Duncan, born January 7, 2022, died October 6, 2022.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of De'Jour Duncan, please visit our floral store.
October 13, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Barbara Ann Snyder, age 62, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on October 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brigid and Stanley Broskin.
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October 13, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gerard C. Driscoll, age 96, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Excela Health Frick Hospital. A veteran of the Army and Merchant Marines having served during World War II, he retired as a millwright team leader at U.S. Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin. He was a president of the Three Rivers Chapter American Merchant Marine Veterans (AMMV), former president of the Mon Valley Chapter of Merchant Marines and White Oak American Legion. He was the owner of a hunting camp and was an avid deer hunter. He loved family events and spending time with family. Born August 7, 1926 in White Oak, he was a son of the late Charles and Ellen (Wilson) Driscoll and husband of the late Mary Rita (Gallagher) Driscoll. He is survived by daughter, Cynthia (Russell) Komlos of Elizabeth; granddaughters, Shannon (David) Fitzgibbons of West Mifflin and Ashlyn (Kyle Hunt) Preaux of Myrtle Beach, SC; great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Kyle Joseph Hunt, Lucille Caroline Hunt and Galen Fitzgibbons; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, October 17, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tim Burgan officiating. Burial with military honors and a bagpiper will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 12:30 PM in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
October 13, 2022 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Constance (Connie) Sabol, 78, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away peacefully with loving family surrounding her at Forbes Regional Hospital on October 11, 2022. Born on September 17, 1944 in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Margaret (Bower) Nuss of West Mifflin, PA. Connie is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Richard Sabol. A proud and loving mother and grandmother, she is also survived by daughter Renee (Ken) Nist; 6 grandchildren Brandon (Jessi) Nist, Tyler (Morgan) Nist, Justin (Erika) Nist, Laurel Sabol, Molly Sabol, and George G. Sabol; 2 great grandchildren Kinsley Nist and Arthur Nist; daughter-in-law Aileen Sabol; sisters Carolyn Ribarchak and Merilee Bornyas; nieces and nephews. Connie was preceded in death, only a year prior, by her beloved son, Richard Sabol Jr. who, no doubt, anxiously greeted her at the gates of heaven. Connie was also preceded in death by a brother, Gary Nuss and a sister, Christine Giggliotti. Connie had a very kind and generous spirit. She adored children and cherished her family. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Connie was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne.
Family and friends will be received from 2-8PM on Monday, October 17, 2022 in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne. A Blessing in the Memorial Home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 9:30AM will be followed by Funeral Liturgy at 10AM in Ss. Peter and Paul Church with Rev. David Abernethy as celebrant. Burial will follow in Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery, West Mifflin. Panachida services will be offered on Monday October 17, 2022 at 3PM. in the Memorial Home
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October 13, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James "Jim" Stephen Lukacena, 71, of Boston, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born March 26, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Kapinus) Lukacena. Jim was a 1969 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and had worked for the former Merritt Construction Co., and the former US Steel National Tube works. Jim collected watches and knives and loved to watch basketball. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working in his garden and growing pumpkins, some of which were over 100 lbs. Twice, the former McKeesport Daily News wrote articles about him and his pumpkins and referred to him as “Farmer Jim”.
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October 12, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Michael Julius “Boe” Kleya, age 62, of Monroeville, PA, died on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was born in Russellton, PA on January 10, 1960 and is the son of the late Julius and Helen Przybyla Kleya. He was employed as an engineer at ABB in Natrona Heights, Westinghouse in Cranberry, and the Elliott Group in Jeannette. Michael was a member of the Elliott Group Golf League and loved to coach Monroeville’s youth baseball, basketball, and soccer teams.
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October 12, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Helen L. (Cain) Weeks, age 86, of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Walden's View of North Huntingdon. She was a baker at Pleasant Village Restaurant, a cafeteria worker at Westinghouse in Large, and the main dietician at St. Clare School in Clairton. She enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners and on holidays, gardening, and canning. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Forward Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and retired to take Billy to speech therapy. Born April 26, 1936 in Forward Twp., she was a daughter of the late Orion and Charlotta (Goettel) Cain and wife of the late William W. Weeks. She is survived by daughters, Kristine L. Weeks of Forward Twp. and Elva W. (Bernard) Metro of Monroeville; son, David W. (Jeanette) Weeks of West Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jayson, Ian, Nicole, Bernie, Beth, Brenda, Michael, Jordan and Billy; great-granddaughter, Allison; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, John Cain, Robert Cain, Barbara Pacak and Alyce Wasserman. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Floyd Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to California University of PA Speech Department. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
