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May 02, 2022 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Leonard M. Peklansky, 75, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday April 24, 2022. He was born February 10, 1947, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Ann Peklansky. He was a proud graduate of Slippery Rock College and was a retired employee of West Penn Testing, New Kensington. He enjoyed fishing and time spent with family. He was an animal lover and contributed to many charitable causes.
May 01, 2022 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Mary G. “Moomie” Simon, 80 of West Mifflin, formerly of West Mifflin, died May 1, 2022. She is the daughter of the late George “Judy” and Violet (Obradovich) Belancik. Mary is survived by her daughter Lisa Simon, brother Michael Galagaza, George ‘Guj” Belancik and Richard Belancik; sister Debbie Driscoll; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Bob Belancik. Mary was a 1960 graduate of Duquesne High School, worked for Jefferson Hospital/South Hills Health System for 20 years, and Locust Grove Personal Care Home, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in West Mifflin. Lisa would like to thank Donna Westerbeck for the loving care she gave to her mother. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Tues. from 1 to 8. A funeral service will be held Wed. 10:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following Holy Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Caring Hospice or Locust Grove Nursing Home.
April 29, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Dolores T. (Moritz) Chandler, 94, of Glassport died April 29, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Josephine (Piekut) Moritz and beloved wife of the late Francis Chandler. She is survived by her children Joseph (Mitzi) Chandler, Dave (Kathie) Chandler, James (Patti) Chandler and Mary Ann (Dave) Pohill; grandchildren Stacey, Stephanie (Stan), Jennifer (Brian), Valerie (Luke), David (Amy), Nickolas (Jess), Jesse (Courtney), Joshua (Dominique), Matt (Celine), Mandy (Elliot), Josh (Carmella), Lindsey and Rachael (Steve); great grandchildren Caden, Braydon, Rayce, Ava, Bria, Kyla, Gage, Garrett, Brooke, Hannah, David, Hunter, Katelyn, Gavin, Aubrey, Jude, Brennen, Skyler, Everleigh, Bowman, Evelynn, and Brantlee; also nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her great grandson Dallen; sister Genieve Bartko and brother Norman Moritz. Dolores was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish and Glassport Senior Citizens. She loved playing cards with her lady friends (Gert, Dolores and Ingrid) and spending time at her cabin in Tidioute, which she and her husband built over 60 years ago. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. from 6 to 8 and Mon. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral mass will be held Tues. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.
April 29, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Donna S. Law, age 63, of Lincoln Place, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was born in Homestead on September 5, 1958 and is the daughter of the late William and Donna Welch McGregor. She was employed as an accountant and loved animals.
April 28, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Sandra L. "Sandy" McBride, 79, of White Oak, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She was born December 12, 1942 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ella V. (Bash) Victor and the late George F. Victor, Sr. Sandy was the wife of William A. McBride, Sr., who passed away March 18, 2004. She worked as a waitress for many years for the Yougiogheny Country Club and was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, both of Elizabeth Twp. She was former President of The Mount Vernon Women's Youth Organization and was also a member of the bowling league of the former Colonial Lanes in Elizabeth. She also enjoyed crocheting.
April 28, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
April 28, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Charles Nickelson, age 103, of Elizabeth Township, died at home on April 27, 2022. Born January 8, 1919, in Mt. Oliver, he was the son of the late Nicholas (Nicolou) and Antonia (Bukes) Nickelson, who both immigrated from Mamarion, Greece, and beloved husband of the late Mary (Crne) Nickelson for over 60 years. Mr. Nickelson was a US Army Veteran who served on the island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific during World War II. His infant son James was born and died in McKeesport during this period. Mr. Nickelson never saw his son.
When he returned home, he worked for his older brother James who owned the Penn Clair Hotel in Clairton. He and his wife Mary opened the St. Clair Restaurant in Clairton, which they operated for over 30 years until their retirement in the late 1970s. He worked in his family’s restaurants and candy shops as a young boy. He learned how to make chocolate candies from his older sister, Sophia, who owned the popular “Candy Land” in McKeesport. He continued to make chocolate candies for family and friends until he was about 95 years old. He had an excellent aptitude for mechanics and became computer literate in his 70s.
He was active daily on his desktop and laptop computers until days before his passing. Charles had an extensive knowledge and understanding of history, geography, and world events. He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak. Uncle Charlie was one of the last surviving members of the “Greatest Generation,” and he will be missed.
April 27, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Phillip G. Miltenberger, 66, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He was born August 18, 1955 in South Bend, IN, and was the son of Martha (Melling) Miltenberger Ortega of South Bend, IN, and the late Gene O. Miltenberger. Phillip was a member of the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer in Elizabeth Township and the Buena Vista Vol. Fire Co. He was a retired IT Security Specialist for PNC Bank and was a US Navy Veteran. Phillip was a graduate of Clay High School in South Bend, IN. He is survived by his wife, Irene "Renee" (Rendulic) Miltenberger, sons, Scott Alexander Miltenberger of Morgantown, WV and Robert Matthew Miltenberger of Norfolk, VA, sister, Christine Stock of Dawson Springs, KY, brothers, Paul (Pam) Miltenberger of South Bend, IN, and John (Terra) Miltenberger of Northern VA, and nieces and nephews.
April 27, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
April 26, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Timothy Willard, age 32, of White Oak, died April 25, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born March 5, 1990, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Joseph, Jr. and Peggy (Lippert) Willard.
Tim last worked at Kennywood in the foodservice department. He was a prolific poet and story writer. Tim expressed his love for music through the instruments he played including the drums, guitar, and he was looking forward to learning how to play the violin. He was a generous beautiful soul, who loved animals and was always bringing rescues home. Tim loved kayaking, camping, and ghost hunting. He also enjoyed watching the History and Discovery Channels.
April 26, 2022 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Elizabeth Chempolil Laube, 88, of Enfield, CT, formerly of McKeesport and Jefferson Hills, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Connecticut Hospice, Branford, CT. Born in Chengannur-Kerala, India, on August 8, 1933, she was the daughter of Koshy and Aliyamma M.C. Chempolil. A lecturer and professor associated with the South Campus of Allegheny County Community College, she was a member of Holy Spirit Church of the Triumph of the Holy Cross parish in West Mifflin. She is survived by 3 daughters, Marga Laube of Ashland, OR, Miriam Laube Young of Sunnyside, NY, and Meera Laube Szapiro of New Haven, CT, by her son, Moni (Gottfried) Laube of Tampa, FL, and by her grandchildren, Braedyn Laube, Garrett Laube, and Eliani Szapiro. Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, May 2, 2022 at 10:00 AM in Holy Spirit Church, Triumph of the Holy Cross parish, 2603 Old Elizabeth Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Interment will follow in Lebanon Church Cemetery, 2615 Old Elizabeth Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122.
April 26, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mark David Cochenour, Sr. of Bellevue, died on April 25, 2022. He was born in McKeesprort on October 25, 1953 and is the son of the late **Robert Raymer Cochenour and Patricia Knauss. He is a retired Crane Operator from USX. He loved Oldies music and was a huge Steelers, Penguin, Pirates and Pitt Panthers fan.
April 26, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Michael Regis Headings, age 79, of McKeesport, PA, died April 24, 2022 at Riverside Care Center in McKeesport PA.
Born on September 14, 1942, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William and Evelyn (Hanley) Headings and the husband of the late Vivian (Brinkman) Headings.
In his free time, Michael enjoyed going to car shows.
Michael is survived by his daughters Darlene (Jeffrey) Jacko of Elizabeth Township PA and Renee (Gary) Hockey of Apopka FL; grandchildren, Lindsey (Colin) Lynch, Alyssa Jacko, and Cody Hockey; siblings, William (Fay) Headings of Lewistown PA and Mary Grace Morris of Port Vue PA and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Headings, and sister, Patricia Fryer.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home and Crematory.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
Supervisor, Charles Danforth
April 25, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Kenneth R. Chalmers, age 64, of North Versailles passed away on Friday April 22, 2022. Beloved son of the late Robert and Ora (Brown) Chalmers. Beloved husband of Nancy (Blank) Neill. Father of Christopher Chalmers. Loving brother of Robert T. (the late Judy) Chalmers, Sandy (Stephen) Drozda, and Marie (Daniel) Skarwecky. Ken worked at Leader Auto Sales for over 20 years. He loved car shows and being with his family and friends.
April 25, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Colleen “Coco” Thomas the beloved daughter of Donald and Sandra Young, was born on May 20, 1977, in Pittsburgh, PA. Ms. Thomas departed this life on April 10, 2022, in McKeesport Pennsylvania, joining her loved one, Donald Young, who preceded her in death.
She attended McKeesport Area High School. For many years, Colleen worked at S&S Transit as a devoted driver. Colleen loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and walking trails. Colleen also shared her love for cooking with her family. Her vibrant and energetic energy was contagious, and she had a smile that would light a room. Colleen is known to most as Coco someone who loved makeup, jewelry, and looking her very best “showstopper.”
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