March 18, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Carol A. Kost, age 67, of White Oak, died March 16, 2022, at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born September 12, 1954, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Esther (Whitehead) Kost and the loving wife of Robert Holmes for 38 years.
Carol was a 1976 graduate of Penn State University. She enjoyed a career as a proposal manager at several international engineering firms. Carol was a member and the treasurer of the First United Methodist Church of McKeesport and also a member of the bell choir of Monroeville United Methodist Church. She was an active volunteer and on the board with Meals on Wheels of McKeesport. Carol enjoyed scrapbooking and attending scrapbook events and meetups on weekends. Carol cherished her family and was a devoted aunt to her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
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March 17, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia Jean Haase, 90, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She was born August 22, 1931 in Vanderbilt and was the daughter of the late Jack and Maude (Lint) Cochrane. She was the wife of the late Herman A. Haase who passed away September 22, 2019. They were married for 68 years. Pat grew up Presbyterian and later became Lutheran when she married Herman. She was a life member and volunteer for McKeesport Meals on Wheels and was also a longtime volunteer at the McKeesport Hospital Gift Shop. Pat was a receptionist for Dr. Lezek for many years. She was an avid bowler.
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March 17, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Edward J. Kulasa, 80, of Coulter, went home to the Lord, Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on November 24, 1941 and is the son of the late Walter “Jerry” and Bertha Pochiask Kulasa of McKeesport. He worked as a machinist at Radform Tool Company in East McKeesport from 1969 to 1994 and worked at Guardian Construction at Keystone Commons in East Pittsburgh from 1994 until his retirement. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church. Ed served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 to 1965, and his home was a sanctuary for many years for Children and Youth Emergency Care Services. He was also a member of the White Oak American Legion Post #701. He loved the outdoors, the mountains, riding on his golf cart, and his dogs, Penny; Ellie Mae; Heidi; and Diesel.
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March 17, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Katherine Marie Sibilia, age 93, of Pittsburgh, died on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 19, 1928 and is the daughter of the late Amelita Marie Faleri Sibilia.
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March 17, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles Norman “Chip” Knoche, Jr., age 63, of White Oak, passed away at home, Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born July 7, 1958, in Pittsburgh to the late Charles and Joan Zook Knoche. Chip is survived by his wife, Peggy Conrad, son Scott and daughter-in-law Kelly, and his adored granddaughters, Isabella and Brooklyn, all of Oakmont. He is also survived by his brother, Mike, and sister-in-law Bonnie, of Erie, PA, his sister-in-law, Denise Knoche, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his elder brother, Rodger.
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March 17, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Marge Killian Wanstreet, age 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on March 16, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Born August 18, 1932, in Pittston, PA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Donahue) Killian and wife of the late Paul Wanstreet and Michael Yurechko. Marge was an educator and owned and operated two businesses, Learning Well, a teacher supply store and MYCO, a car and truck rental on Route 51 in Elizabeth. She was the first female President of both the Rotary Club of Elizabeth and the Boston McKeesport Lions Club. Marge volunteered at the McKeesport Heritage Center and worked the phones for PBS fundraisers. She was a member and usher of the former St. Martin de Porres Church. You could always find Marge on the go, whether it was starting a singles group for women, traveling to four different continents, or never missing a social event. Even as she grew older, her tenacity never wavered. In her 70s, Marge decided she would be a librarian and worked at the Carnegie Library in McKeesport.
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March 17, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
William “Bill” Mays Jr. was a caring husband, father, pap, GP and friend. He peacefully passed away, March 16, 2022 at age 91. He was born to William and Thelma Mays of Coulter, PA on April 6, 1930. Bill went to McKeesport High School where he met his loving wife of 70 years, Elaine (Ohs) Mays. He retired from the B&O Railroad and upon his retirement, he and his wife traveled the world and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. In his free time, Bill served the Methodist Church in downtown Irwin, loved his roses and planting in his garden, and was an avid poker player.
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March 17, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Raymond F. Heil Sr., 71, of Glassport died Tuesday March 15, 2022. He is the son of the late Albert and Florence (Logan) Heil. He is survived by his beloved wife Francine (Rock) Heil; children Raymond (Meghan) Heil Jr., Amber (Jason) Husar, and Rob (Erica) Heil; grandchildren Jasey (Damian), Justin, Marissa, Brenna, and Kassidy; and foster brother Ed (Betty) Clarke. Raymond worked for Westinghouse and traveled the country doing work as a generator repairman. He was also extremely loved as a little league baseball coach in Glassport for many years.
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March 16, 2022 |
By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home
Derrick “Dee” Len Ingram, of Munhall and formerly of Duquesne passed away on Thursday March 10th, 2022. The Going Home Service will be held 12 PM on Saturday March 19, 2022 at Jerusalem Baptist Church 12 S 5th Street. Duquesne PA 15110. He was preceded in Death by his Father Leonard Goins and his Mother Daisy Ingram. He is survived by his Siblings Cynthia James of Munhall PA, Lloyd Ritter of McKeesport PA, and Aaliyah Jones of Rocklin, California.
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March 16, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert C. Crenshaw, Sr., age 68, of Morgantown, WV, died March 7, 2022, at home. Born August 14, 1953, in Youngstown, he was the son of the late Thomas Butler and Maggie Dell Lee (Adams) Crenshaw.
Robert loved music, science fiction, and working the most. He was also a chef who enjoyed seeing people savor the meals he prepared.
Robert is survived by children, Columbus (LaToya) Gore, Robert Crenshaw, Robert (Jayme) Crenshaw, Jr., and Deondre Purter; grandchildren, Skylar, Mila, Marcus, Robert, Rashon, Tyrrell, Trinity, Nahla, Sarai, Faith, and Serenity; sisters, Eleanor Crenshaw and Rena Crenshaw.
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March 16, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Eva (Jarvis) Smith, age 91, of White Oak, PA, died Monday morning, March 14, 2022, following a brief stay at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born July 14, 1930, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late Henry F. and Margaret (Slaughan) Jarvis and the wife of the late Joseph E. Smith.
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March 16, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sharen Lee (Miller) Silvis, 79, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born June 3, 1942 in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late Robert T. "Bud" and Catherine "Kay" (Bradshaw) Miller.
Sharen enjoyed sewing and crocheting afghans, and found much pleasure giving them to family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who made her home a castle for her family. Sharen was preceded in death by her first canine companion, Riley. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Jack D. Silvis; son, Darryl L. Silvis and his wife, Corie; daughter, Laurie K. Peddicord and her husband, Sam; grandchildren, Melissa (Mike) Shaffer, Leanne Silvis, Jack T. Silvis; great-grandchildren, Arielle, Tyler, Abby, Leona, Sage and Jack Jr.; brother, Robert B. "Brad" (Carol) Miller; numerous nieces and nephews; and her canine companion, Ricky.
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March 16, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
James F. Bowman, age 62, of McKeesport, formerly of Washington D.C., died March 10, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport surrounded by his family. Born March 4, 1960, he was the son of the late James A. and Yvonne (Cutchember) Thomas and adoptive parents, William and Cecilia Bowman. James made McKeesport his home 22 years ago and made many friends over the years. He liked to have a good time and you could find him at the Tube City Cafe and The McKeesport Beer Barrel playing the bar DJ. He enjoyed singing Michael Jackson songs and even once made his own video on YouTube.
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March 15, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sharlene M. Lazar, age 87, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a retired sales representative for Avon. She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild, and was a former member and tour director of Wilson AARP. Born February 28, 1935 in Greensburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Hyjurick) Moxin and wife of the late John F. "Jack" Lazar. She is survived by daughter, Kathleen Sorton of Elizabeth Twp.; son, Daniel Lazar of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Larry Sorton of Scott Twp., Sarah Smith of Elizabeth and Emily Sorton of Elizabeth Twp.; five great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, March 17, 2022 from 3 PM until the time of Panachida at 5 PM with the Rev. Ivan Mina officiating. Burial will be in Ascension Cemetery, Clairton. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 15, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Roberta L. Wobrak, 89, of North Huntingdon passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at Transitions Healthcare. She was born April 30, 1932 in East Millsboro, PA, a daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Layhew. Roberta enjoyed crocheting and knitting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wobrak Sr.; brothers, Richard and Donald; sisters, Shirley and Patti. She is survived by her sons, Robert E. and his wife, Kelly of Lancaster, Ron E. and his wife, Marie of New Stanton; brother, Robert Layhew; and granddaughter Rachel Wobrak. Services are private. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
