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July 28, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Beverly Eileen Cechman, age 68, of Pitcairn, died on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born in Pitcairn on June 22, 1953 and is the daughter of George Petkus of Pitcairn and the late Marjorie Eileen Waite Petkus. She was a dog groomer and a long-time member and current president of the Three Rivers Bernese Mountain Dog Club.
July 28, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lisa A. Sheridan, 57, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at UPMC East. She was born April 15, 1964 in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Wendell "Ken" Hewitt and Margaret "Marge" Kraynak. Lisa was a graduate of Greensburg Central Catholic High School Class of 1982 and a member of St. Agnes Parish. She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, camping, sitting around a campfire in her backyard and spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Patrick Sheridan; daughter, Kimberly Sheridan; sons, Justin and Steven Sheridan; father-in-law, Patrick D. Sheridan; sisters, Donna Hager and her husband, Jay, Maria Doyle and her husband, Kevin; numerous nieces and nephews; and two great nieces. Friends will be received from 3-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A Blessing service will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Irwin. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
July 27, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Nickolas A. Ionadi, age 92 of White Oak, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Brookdale of Mt. Lebanon. Born August 21, 1928 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (DeLuca) Ionadi. A cement mason with his union, Local #526, Nickolas was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church in McKeesport and also a volunteer with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. He joins his wife, the late Dorothy J. (Baglos) Ionadi, who passed away January 3, 2017. Nickolas is survived by his children Nickolas R. (Cheri) Ionadi of Collier Twp., Dominic (Daryl) Marks of Freedon, and Mary Jo (Alan) Lincoln of Mt. Washington; his grandchildren Nicole (Troy) Williams, Caitlin (Sean) LaVelle, Daniel Marks, Amanda (Mario) Romanelli, Lisa Smith (Vince) Butts, Shanna Howser, Aleigha Johnson, and Addison Lincoln; his great-grandchildren Sean Thomas LaVelle, Jr. and Mila Romanelli; and also nieces and nephews.
July 27, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Thelma Frances (Angelo) Decolati, 82 of Glassport, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her home. She was born in McKeesport on November 22, 1938, to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Patacca) Angelo. Thelma was the loving wife of over 50 years to the late John M. Decolati. She is survived by her daughters Lynn Diehl of Elizabeth and Joann Decolati of Glassport, as well as her son John James (Carol) Decolati of Liberty Boro. She is also survived by her 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren as well as her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Elizabeth, her husband John, and her brothers Louis (Georgette) Angelo and Frank (Nancy) Angelo. She was a member of the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in McKeesport. A service will take place Thursday, July 29, 2021, at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045 at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 27, 2021 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Carl O. Benson, 99, formerly of White Oak, currently of Chevy Chase, MD, died Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Five Star Premier Residence. Born in McKeesport, July 13, 1922, son of the late Charles O. and Ellen A. Gustafsson Benson, husband of the late Mary E. Powers Benson, he is survived by his wife, Woodene Bell Merriman; son, Carl J. Benson of Elizabeth Township; 2 daughters, Mary Ellen Benson of Monroeville and Christine Imgrund of Peters Township; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mr. Benson was a founder and owner of King’s Family Restaurants, was a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, and served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during WWII. Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 on Friday, July 30 from 3-6 PM. A service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Dr. Moni McIntyre officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the Carnegie Library of McKeesport.
July 27, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jenny Linda (Williams) Schmeltz, 64, of Versailles, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born April 26, 1957 in McKesport and was the daughter of the late Marvin Eugene and Joan Mercedes (Garish) Williams. Jenny was a member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church.
July 27, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
July 27, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ann Bury, 70, of North Charleroi, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born April 14, 1951 in California and was the daughter of the late Steve and Nola (Gregg) Havrilesko. Ann was an LPN and had retired from Jefferson Hills Manor in Pleasant Hills. She was a member of the Charleroi Russian Club, the Italian Club and the American Legion.
July 27, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Goldie Beluschak Jarvis, age 87 of Forward Twp. and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Jefferson Hills Manor. Born January 12, 1934 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Ulbrich) Werner. A 1953 graduate of Clairton High School, Goldie worked as a crane hooker at US Steel - National Tube Works in McKeesport. In her spare time, she enjoyed making homemade candy and working her farm. Her family will remember her as a hard worker, doing all she could for her family, and an amazing mother and grandmother. Goldie joins her husbands, John Beluschak, Sr., who passed away November 30, 1975, and Milton "Red" Jarvis, Jr., who passed away April 15, 2011. She is survived by her children Deborah L. (the late Arthur) Hohn of Forward Twp., John (Laura) Beluschak of Fredericktown, and Greg (Jodi) Beluschak of Elizabeth Twp.; her granddaughter Deborah Sue Montgomery of Charleroi, and also nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by her siblings Theodore Werner and Irene Andresik.
July 27, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
July 26, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
On Sunday, July 25, 2021, with grace and love our beloved Frances Jaskolski became an angel. For nearly a century, everything Frances touched came from her heart. Whether it was baking cookies for a wedding, pouring chocolates for a party, or making dozens of pierogis for a family holiday, she wore many hats. She was head chef, master baker, accomplished chocolatier, head den mother, wartime bullet maker, Jaskolski family CEO, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. And she did it all with love and kindness. Frances sang and danced her way through life with a two-step and a polka. She enjoyed all life’s offerings - blue skies and yellow birds, a good read and a cup of coffee, car rides across the country, game shows and warm tea. She was always a good friend and a consummate social butterfly. What filled her heart the most was her family. They were her greatest accomplishment and source of joy. Frances was proud of every one of them and anything they did. She loved unconditionally and wholeheartedly, and was a powerful example of love personified.Her smile warmed hearts, her love for life was contagious, and her beautiful soul will live in our hearts forever. She is the daughter of the late Stanislaus and Sophie Kokolski and beloved wife of the late Anthony Jaskolski. She is survived by her sons Ronald (Cathy) Jaskolski, Raymond (Gloria) Jaskolski and Thomas (Sheila) Jaskolski; granddaughters Christina, Kim, Jennifer, Dena, Amy, Alison and Emily; great grandchildren Kylie, Sebastian, Lliam, Jonas, Marcella, Enzo, Willow, Harper, Vance, Theodore and Myles; and a brother Richard Kole. Frances was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish; Christian Mothers, Rosary Society and Glassport Senior Citizens. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Thurs. from 2 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Fri. at 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.
July 26, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Mary Lynn "Vicky" (Sivak) Pivarnik, 78 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her home. She was born in McKeesport on September 28, 1942, to the late Andrew and Catherine (Marturkanic) Sivak. Mary was the loving wife to the late Richard Pivarnik. She is survived by her brother Andrew (Denise) Sivak, her children Richard (Mona), Michelle, and Erik, her nieces Amanda and Ashley, and her grandchild Ananya. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Catherine, as well as her husband Richard. She was a member of the Ascension Church. Mary loved chocolate, animals, going to the casino, and dancing. She also enjoyed listening to music, playing the lottery, and cooking delicious meals. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. Mary was a walking angel on earth who will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be sent to the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, located at 318 Park Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
July 25, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Christine (Secasky) Savol, age 67 of Boston, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in St. John's Nursing Home in Mars. Born December 30, 1953 in McKesport, she was a daughter of the late William C. and Elizabeth Y. (Strangis) Secasky. A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church in McKeesport and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge #146 of Versailles, Christine volunteered with John J. Kane Regional Center in McKeesport and International Village. In her spare time, she enjoyed word search puzzles, visiting and helping at the area animal shelters, listening to music, cooking and watching cooking shows, and going to restaurants and diners with her dear companion, the late Thomas Kennedy. Christine is survived by her daughter Amanda (Todd) Moreland of Cranberry Twp.; her grandchildren Dreu, Brendan, Erick, and Sophia; her siblings Robert Secasky of Boston, William L. (Carol) Secasky of Duquesne, and Anita Rice of Florida; and her nieces Kristin (Brett) Rice of Quakertown and Desiree Secasky of Irwin; and her great-nieces-and-nephews Karissa, Stasek, Kevin, Hausmann, Kyler Kirk, and Lyric. Besides her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her son Jason Secasky.
July 25, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary J. King, age 91, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born in Waynesburg, PA on September 6, 1929, and is the daughter of the late John and Mabel Williams Warren. She was the wife of the late William King, who died on July 19, 2020. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the former Immanuel United Presbyterian Church, now McKeesport Presbyterian Church. She was also the co-owner, along with her husband, of King’s Rent-All of McKeesport.
July 24, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
William George Kessling, age 68, of Liberty Borough, died July 22, 2021, at Kane Community Living Center. Born February 22, 1953, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William C. and Elizabeth A. (Clarke) Kessling.
Bill retired from his family's business Kessling Pharmacy, where he managed the company from 1986 until December 28, 2014, when his dear mother died. The family business served the surrounding communities of Liberty Borough for 67 years. Before that, he worked at US Steel National Tube Works until its closure in 1986. He was a former member of Liberty Presbyterian Church. Bill was also a member of the Liberty Borough Veterans Association, where he could often be found laughing and joking with friends.
He enjoyed following Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers football. His greatest joy was the years he spent with his mother serving the community and continuing his father's legacy by managing the family business.
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