April 11, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lillian Sydoriak, age 91 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Mon Valley Hospital. Born August 15, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Miodrag and Agnes (Ludwig) Ivanovich. Lillian was a member of Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Cathedral in Baldwin and the former St. Mary's Serbian Orthodox Church in Clairton. She also worked in the former DiCesare's Shoe Store in Clairton. Besides her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Sydoriak, who passed away March 24, 2003, and her sisters Ellen Perch and Marion Zombek. She is survived by her daughter Lillian Tintor, with whom she resided, and also her nieces and nephews.
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April 10, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Colleen Mannerino, age 61, of White Oak, died April 7, 2022, at home. Born March 17, 1961, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. and Alice V. (Smith) Huston.
Colleen worked for TriState Capital Bank as a senior loan administrator. She was a member of the PNA Club. Colleen loved shopping and painting with watercolors. She always looked forward to visiting her family and friends out of state. Colleen adored her three cats, Leo, Nia, and Marley.
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April 10, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Martin A. Lyons Jr., 82, of North Huntingdon, passed away, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at home. He was born July 14, 1939 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Martin and Margaret Ann (Hugo) Lyons. Prior to his retirement, Martin was a self-employed contractor and a member of St. Agnes Parish. He was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of '57 and was part of the McDonalds Breakfast Club Plugger's. He enjoyed riding his quad in the woods, hunting, camping and coon hunting. Marty assisted in canine police dog training and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael, brothers, John, Larry and Eugene, and sister, Helen Bouldin. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Morrison) Lyons; sons, Marty (Stephanie Botti); daughters, Beth (Brett) Lyons-Sternburger, Patricia (Logan) Caswell; brothers, Tom, Joseph and Danny Lyons, sisters, Mary Jo Batley, Margie Warden and Cecelia Marie Lyons; grandchildren, Zachary, Shannen (Dustin), Paige (David), Molly, Logan, Delaney, Jillian; and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
April 09, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
William “Bill” Fekety, age 68 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born on August 1, 1953, one of two children of William Eugene Fekety, Sr. and Barbara Ellen (King) Fekety.
Bill was a graduate of Clairton High School class of 1971. He served in the U. S. Air Force as a communications specialist retiring after 20 years of service. During his military service he served in Germany and Belgium. After his military career, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service.
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April 09, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
On Sunday, April 3, 2022, Garnett Ruth Fencik, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 95.
Garnett was born on January 5, 1927 in McKeesport, PA to Wilbert and Blanche (Hitchens) Miller. She graduated from high school, where she met her lifelong soulmate, Edward Fencik, whom she married on July 11, 1947 after he completed service in WWII. Together they happily raised a daughter Cathy, and a son Don. She was a devoted housekeeper and hospital aide.
Garnett was an excellent cook, homemaker, and carer during times of sickness. She liked crocheting and created beautiful afghans, that she enjoyed giving to others. She showered her family with affection, gifts, and went with them often on places to see, things to do, and vacations. She taught and instilled very early in her children the values of a good life, treating others with kindness and respect, the importance of a good education, and a love of books. Her family, friends, and all who knew her will remember her joyfulness, and her kind, compassionate, and helpful spirit. She will be missed greatly.
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April 08, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Suzanne D. Keller, age 82, of Pleasant Hills and formerly of Wilson passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. Born September 16, 1939 in Glassport, she was a daughter of the late William Erskine and Elizabeth (Hughes) Duncan. Suzanne worked as a claims adjuster for Highmark in Pittsburgh and was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth. Suzanne loved doing needlework and cooking for others. She was preceded in death by her husband Kevin Blake Keller. Suzanne is survived by her children Mary Beth Keller of Pleasant Hills, Sean (Beth) Keller of Baldwin, and Kevin (Helen) Keller of Beaver; grandchildren Blake Keller, Andrew (Leah) Golletti, and Brandon, Seth, and Katie Keller; great-grandson, Milo; siblings Joseph (Cynthia) and Kathleen Duncan; foster siblings James (Marti) and Mary Lee Dill; and also nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings William Duncan and Catherine Kyslinger, and foster brother Hugh Dill.
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April 08, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Frank D. Villi (Parkway Frank), 92, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at Kane Regional Medical Center in McKeesport on April 8, 2022. He was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Dominic James and Mary Theresa (Arena) Villi and also preceded in death by his wife, Anna C. (Vucetic) Villi; daughter Catherine Rose Villi and son Dominic Villi; brothers Vincenzo, Nicolas and Vincent Villi; sisters Rose Bilotti, Mary Grace Savena, Eva James, Viola Graves and Katherine Kotvas. Frank started his career with many jobs at the age of 15. He was a salesman for Holland Furnace, Inc. established 1953. He was a Veteran of the Airforce in WWII, stationed in Japan and Germany with an Officer ran of Corporal. Frank is a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #803 and a lifetime member of Mon Valley Plumbers Association and a Master Plumber for over 50 years. He is a member of Mary Mother of God Parish in White Oak. He is survived by his daughter Fran (Ron) Sabolcik of Mt. Vernon; daughter-in-law Janis Morga Villi of Port Vue; grandsons Frank Sabolcik, Nick Villi and Brandon (Tina Goodrum) Villi; brother Joe (Kathleen Roethlein) Villi of Boston; and many nieces and nephews which he adored. Friends recieved Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Sun. from 2 to 6, at which time a funeral blessing will be held. the family would like to thank Kane Regional Medical Center and its staff, especially his nurse and buddy Becky on 2A, Kathleen Deverse and also Liz from Bridges Hospice for all their compassion.
April 07, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Martin “Marty” B. Wood, 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare, Washington, PA. He was born January 8, 1958 in McKeesport, a son of the late Samuel and Harriett (Bjornberg) Wood. Martin was an electrical estimator for W.R. Casteel Chapman and CED Mosebach. He was a member of the Life Church, Greensburg and was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School, Class of ’75. He enjoyed skeet shooting, fishing and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Becky (Crossland) Wood; son, Aaron and his wife, Tracie; daughter, Alicia Walker and her husband, Rasman; grandchildren, Zayden and Gwendolyn. Friends will be received from 2-7 p.m. on Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA, 15642. Funeral service will take place on Monday in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All But Furgotten. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
April 06, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ann Miller, age 87, of Port Vue, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born in Wall, PA, on January 9, 1935 and is the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Antolik Salina and the wife of the late William Miller. Ann graduated valedictorian from Westinghouse High School class of 1953. She worked for a period as a secretary in downtown Pittsburgh before devoting her life to her family in Port Vue.
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April 06, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Evelyn M. Coughlin, age 89, of Belle Vernon, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born in Duquesne on January 5, 1933 and is the daughter of the late Nicholas and Helen Pollock Orosz and the wife of the late Charles E. Coughlin. She was an avid bridge and bingo player, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, and a former member of St. Pius in McKeesport and St. Anne’s in Belle Vernon.
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April 06, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard James Prailey, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born March 21, 1940 in Boston and was the son of the late John and Rose (DiMatti) Prailey. He attended Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township, and was a member of the National Corvette Restorers Society. He was also a member and past president of the Versailles Lion's Club. Rich was the former proprietor of Prailey's Auto Body in Versailles which is now operated by his son Scott Prailey. He enjoyed his family and was very active in his business and loved mentoring future technicians. He was very competitive in tennis, loved tinkering with and showing his classic cars, and wintering in Florida.
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April 06, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
William J. Riley, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully Monday, April 4, 2022. Born February 13, 1935, a son of the late Moral and Alice (Pearson) Riley in McKeesport, he lived every day to the fullest and was a very athletic and proud man. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn Gross (Eve,) both graduates of McKeesport High School. His children William G (wife Linda), Tamara Brady (husband Thomas of Exton, PA), and Timothy (wife Kathy of Winchester, VA) were the beneficiaries of Bill’s drive to be a fantastic father who worked late into the evenings to be available for play during daylight hours. He loved spending time with his grandchildren; Matthew Soohey, Amanda (Matt) Flamman, Ashley Riley, Allison Riley, Kelsey Riley, Riley Brady, Noah Brady and Brandon Riley. William, an Army veteran, was a wealth manager for Riley Financial Strategies Group, where his oldest son, Bill had the privilege of working with him for 25 years. Bill is also survived by his only brother, Robert (wife Judy) with whom he spent many weekends fishing in Potter County.
Bill was an avid sports fan, especially Pittsburgh sports, as a season ticket holder to the Steelers, Penguins and Pitt Panthers for many years. Him and Evelyn spent many years playing golf with their good friends from Pleasant Valley Country Club and Lincoln Hills, the course where he achieved one of his TWO holes in one (the other was in Sedona, AZ). Him and Eve also spent many days playing tennis with Drennan Heights neighbors. The Drennan community was very tight knit and a neighborhood of weekly picnics and sports contests. Bill and his sons froze the side yard for a hockey rink in the winter months, once even having the fire company stop by to fill the rink. Bill loved travelling with Evelyn, especially to Las Vegas and many golf destinations. Bill truly believed he had a great life and his family got to enjoy his life and those memories will be treasured forever.
Friends will be received from 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Military honors will be performed at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lee’s Kids, a non-profit that runs Pleasant Valley’s Junior Golf Association, 440 Pleasant Valley Road, Connellsville, PA 15425 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
April 05, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
April 05, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dr. Ramon Garcia Lozano, age 75, of Elizabeth Township, died on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born on September 4, 1946 in Manila, Philippines and is the son of the late Fernando and Natividad Garcia Lozano. He was a nephrologist and worked 44 years in private practice. He was a past Medical Director for Davita Dialysis in Oak Park Mall, the former Chairman of the Nephrology Department at UPMC McKeesport, served as a FAA Medical Examiner for many years, and was board certified in Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Geriatrics. He was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, Saint Michael’s Church.
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April 04, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Harry H. Evans, age 91, of Rostraver Township, formerly of White Oak, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 2, 2022 to be reunited with his wife and son. He was born in McKeesport on December 8, 1930 and is the son of the late Daniel and Francis Duncan Evans. He retired from Kinton Carbide in Export, PA. Harry was a 52-year member of White Oak American Legion Post 701. Harry was known for his big heart, his love for his family, and his sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his daughter and family.
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