October 31, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Elizabeth “Jean” Ponitz, originally from Wilmerding, earned her angel wings at St. Anne’s Home on Monday, October 24, 2022. She was born in Wall, PA on December 31, 1928, a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Arendas. Jean, as she was called by her family and friends, worked in retail and offered fashion advice to her many customers at Lane Bryant, Caren Charles, and Pappagallo at the Monroeville Mall. At age 93 she continued to read fashion magazines for the latest trends. She also enjoyed doing word search puzzles and would keep her family busy purchasing additional puzzle books for her. She was a member of St. Aloysius Church, now known as St. Joseph the Worker parish and a graduate of Westinghouse Memorial High School in Wilmerding.
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October 31, 2022 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Priscilla T. McEwan, 91, of White Oak died Friday, October 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. McEwan. Loving mother of Keith (Donna) McEwan, Terry (Carol) McEwan, Laurie (David) Wilson, and Jill Sivak.
Arrangements were in care of James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035, (412) 823-4054.
October 31, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert J. Kelly, age 77, of Versailles, died October 27, 2022, at UPMC Magee Hospital. Born August 21, 1945, in Latrobe, he was the son of the late Benjamin Kelly and Loretta Ploszay and husband of Faye (Daugherty) Kelly for 32 years.
Robert retired as a General Laborer with Westinghouse Airbrake Company. A life long Steelers fan, he always wore his favorite Steelers hat to show his team pride and liked watching basketball. He enjoyed puzzles and woodworking and collecting light houses. Robert was a member of the First Christian Church in McKeesport and also in the choir. He also set duck pins for many years in Clairton and McKeesport.
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October 31, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
John J. “Butchie” Cheplic, age 67, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired meat cutter at The Fresh Market in McMurray, a member of the VFW Post #803 in Clairton, and he loved hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. Born July 29, 1955 in New Eagle, he was a son of the late Thomas and Carol (Hatlapaka) Cheplic. He is survived by his wife, Roberta “Bobbi” Cheplic; brothers, Thomas (Joella) Cheplic of Charleroi, Walter (Patricia) Cheplic of Austin, George (Theresa) Cheplic of Monongahela and Joe Mike (Jody) Cheplic of Charleroi; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Cindy Cheplic.
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October 31, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Samuel Grese, age 91, of Port Vue, died October 26, 2022, peacefully at home. Born July 29, 1931, in Clairton, he was the son of the late Francis and Jennie Grese and husband of the late Virginia A. Grese.
Sam retired as a Maintenance Supervisor from the Fisher Body Division of General Motors Corp. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. Sam was a member of the Sons of Italy. He enjoyed woodworking, dancing, and admiring classic GM cars in his younger years. Sam was a long-time Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Sam is survived by his son, Jay (Kimberly) Lang of White Oak; grandchildren, Michael, Jason, and Amanda; great-grandchildren, Samuel, Lily, Rose, Hayden, Lilah and Leo.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Supervisor, Chris Odasso
October 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
George W. "Tony" Fellabaum, Jr., 82, of Buena Vista, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born November 25, 1939 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late George W. Fellabaum, Sr., and the late Sarah Jane (McSurdy) Fellabaum. Tony was proud to be a member of the Drywall Finishers - Local 2006. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving from 1958 to 1962 and for his service, he received the Good Conduct Medal.
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October 30, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Donald Edward Pronic, Jr., 66, of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at home. He was born July 29, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Donald Edward Pronic, Sr., and the late Louise (Rapczak) McNeal. He was the husband of the late Sherry (Moore) Pronic. Donald was a 1976 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and worked for Monark Student Transportation Corp. He loved collecting guitars, baseball cards, and old relics. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Penguins and Steeler Games.
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October 30, 2022 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Wayne Carlyle Wilson, 82 of Baldwin, formerly of West Mifflin, Dravosburg, and Elizabeth Township, passed away on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at Atria Senior Care. He was born in McKeesport on February 9, 1940, to the late Carlyle B. and P. Jeanne (Crawford) Wilson. He is survived by a sister Alice (Ralph) Jabara of San Tan Valley, AZ, and brothers Jerry Wilson of Dravosburg and Bill (Mary) Wilson of Jefferson Hills. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Marilyn “Sandy” Wilson, and nephew Robert J. Wilson. Wayne graduated from McKeesport High School in 1958 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1963 until 1965. He attained the rank of Sgt. E-5 in the signal corp. He was a retired operator for the Pittsburgh Regional Transit of Allegheny County (PaT) and a member of the Amalgamated Transit Union Division 85 for over 50 years. He was also a life member of the Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department #1 and Clairton Sportsman Club.
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October 29, 2022 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Eleanor M. Stavar, of Duquesne, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at UPMC McKeesport. Born in Duquesne, March 26, She was the daughter of the late Stefan and Anna (Marflak) Stavar. Eleanor was a member of Holy Trinity Church of St Thomas the Apostle Parish, West Mifflin, the Jednota Lodge, Slovak Catholic Sokol, and a retired executive secretary of the former Duquesne works, US Steel Corporation. She is survived by her loving sister and brother-in-law, Diana and John Ruscin and her feline companions, Cody and Angel. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Stephan R. Stavar and two sisters, Marie Edberg and Anne Shimkus.
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October 29, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William E. Hines, Sr., age 94, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Country Care Manor in Fayette City. He was a retired custodian for the Hayward School District in Hayward, CA, and was the former owner of Bill & Jack’s Tavern in West Elizabeth. He was a member of the former West Elizabeth United Methodist Church, the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge #526 in Elizabeth, and was an avid horseshoe player and bowler. Born May 19, 1928 in Industry, he was a son of the late George B. and Catherine (Gephart) Hines. He is survived by daughters, Kathy L. Luci of Monessen, Beth Hines-Williams of Monessen, and Barbara (Clarence) Westfall of Lawrenceville, GA; son, William E. Hines, Jr. of Monessen; grandchildren, Amy Williams, Jarrod (Jodi) Lape, Jason Luci, Matthew Hines, Andrew and Erin Hines, Dillon Williams and Dominique Marcus; great-grandchildren, Alexis Lape, Ashley and Annikah Williams, Ryann and Reese Lape and Violet Foster; also, nieces and nephews.
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October 29, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Elmer J. Fournier, age 85 of North Huntingdon and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 in Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon. Born August 8, 1937 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth "Betty" Fournier. A US Army Veteran, serving as an MP in Germany, Elmer worked for many years at Schneider's Dairy in Whitehall and was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Michael's Site in Elizabeth Twp., the Catholic Men's Fellowship, and the Teamsters Union. Elmer was a devout and patient man who was passionate about the plight of the unborn. His family will remember, miss, and love him dearly. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Pauline (Butvin) Fournier; his children Michael (Pam) Fournier of Windber and Mary Beth (Mark) Rothbauer of Ross Twp.; his grandchildren Danielle Fournier, Kelsey (Jared) Havener, Josh (Katie) Fournier, Rachel (Cameron) Unrath, Luke (Andrea) Fournier, Noah Fournier, Leah Fournier, Tyler (Kailey) Rothbauer, and Carly (fiance' Pete) Rothbauer; his great-grandchildren Isla, Eden, Charis, Emma, Eli, Liam, and Micah; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by his brother Raymond Fournier.
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October 29, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Florence M. Stupansky, age 90, formerly of North Versailles, died October 26, 2022, at UPMC East Hospital. Born February 13, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Charney) Palko and the wife of the late William "Whitey" S. Stupansky.
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October 28, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
John “Jack” Patrick Foster, age 75, of Versailles, died on Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 4, 1947 and is the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Wissman Foster. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. After the war, he was employed as a delivery end operator at Steel Dynamics Metal Tech. He was a member of the Polish National Alliance Lodge #352, a member of their golf league, as well as a member of the Port Vue golf league.
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October 28, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jean B. (Brooks) Grimes, Servant of the Most High, God, age 89 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Baldwin Health Center. Jean enjoyed playing the piano at Braznell Christian Missionary Alliance Church where her late husband was the Pastor. A former employee for US Steel Clairton Works, Jean also worked as a library aid at the Wilson Christian Academy. Born in Elizabeth Township on March 9, 1933, she was a daughter of the late James Alvin Brooks and the late Caroline May (Paquet) Brooks and was wife of the late Pastor George W. Grimes, who passed away on August 21, 2007. She is survived by two daughters, Darla Bridges of Knoxville, TN and Dana (JP) Herold of Liberty Boro.; two sons, Del (Helen) Grimes and David Grimes, both of Elizabeth Township; 7 grandchildren, Alexis, Caroline, John Jr., Joshua, Jenna, Jordan, and Patience; two great-granddaughters, Kaelynn and Charlotte; brother, Richard Brooks of Avalon; sister, Elizabeth “Dib” Williams of Clovis, New Mexico; also several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son in-law, Dr. Raymond “Barry” Bridges. No viewing or visitation is scheduled. Friends and family are invited to attend a committal service on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 2 PM in the chapel of Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial contributions be made to the Christian Missionary Alliance Church, 341 N. Chestnut Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 N. Second Avenue, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
October 28, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary Ellen Le, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at home. She was born December 21, 1941 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late Milan and Frances (Palovich) Zarak. Prior to her retirement in 1999, Mary Ellen was a Business and English teacher for Penn Trafford High School for 30 years and the middle school for eight years. She enjoyed life and deeply loved her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, George and John Zarak. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Le Quy Le; daughters, Milana Le (Darin) and Natasha Ousky (Ashley); grandchildren, T.J. and Annika. Services are private. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Donations may be made to the Autism Awareness in memory of Mary Ellen. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
