February 24, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Tressa J. McCorkle, age 81, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Baldwin Health Center. She was a former cafeteria worker at Elizabeth Forward High School. A member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, she enjoyed traveling with her husband. Born May 10, 1940 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Porch) Marks. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, David H. McCorkle Sr.; daughter, Suzanne (Douglas) Grimes of Peters Twp.; son, David H. (Elizabeth) McCorkle Jr. of Liberty Borough; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Marks of Fort Pierce, FL; also, nieces and nephews.
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February 24, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Kathy Galasso, age 61, of Liberty Borough, formerly of McKeesport, died February 23, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born March 13, 1960, McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Ulakovic) Tauber and wife of Wayne Galasso.
Kathy formerly worked for Kane and the Senior Care Plaza in McKeesport. She enjoyed watching hockey and rooting for the Penguins. Kathy liked to stay active by walking and playing kickball. She dearly cherished her entire family and spending time with her grandkids.
In addition to her husband Wayne, she is survived by daughters, Christie (Ryan) Pavlovic, Rose Galasso, and Heather (Brian) Bocetti; grandchildren, Kirsten, Jaydon, Rylee, Norah, and Miranda; sister Terri (the late Denny) Ulichnie and she is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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February 24, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Theresa "Terry" Tkac, age 90, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at UPMC Mercy. She retired as a secretary for the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and was a former secretary for the United States Glass Company in Glassport. She was a member of Queen of the Rosary Church in Glassport where she was involved with the Rosary Society and Christian Mothers. A long-time poll worker for elections in Blaine Hill, she was a member of the Catholic Daughter's Bowling League, the Divine Redeemer Motherhouse Guild, and Century III Mall AARP. Born February 9, 1932 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Lucille (Grabski) Honacki and wife of the late Andrew V. “Panda” Tkac. She is survived by her son, Gary F. Tkac of Live Oak, FL; grandchildren, Andrew Robert (Kristin) Tkac, Erica Tkac, Mary Beth Tkac and Joseph "JJ" Tkac; also, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 12 Noon at Queen of the Rosary Church with the Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki officiating. Entombment will follow in McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery, McKeesport. Offer condolences at
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February 23, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Wilma E Cannon, 95, of St. Petersburg, FL., formerly of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was born January 9, 1927 in Youngstown, OH, and was the daughter of the late Paul G.W. Evans and Edith W. (Morgret) Evans. She was the wife of the late Allen L. Cannon. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn L. Ivaska of White Oak, sons, Allen L. (Carole) Cannon, Jr. of West Chester, Craig G. (Nancy) Cannon of Pittsburgh, Keith H. (Kit) Cannon of Ashland, VA, Kevin H. (Cheryl) Cannon of Orlando, FL, and Guy R. (Laura) Cannon of Fountain Hills, AZ., sister-in-law, Delores Gibb of Buena Park, CA, grandchildren, William Mellinger, Joelle Mabey, Acey Johnson, Darren Cannon, Catherine Cannon, Suzannah Cannon, Naomi (Jeff) Killian, Kristen Cannon, Jason (Sarah) Cannon, Christopher (Abby) Cannon, Matthew Cannon, Katlin (Hunter) Greer, Erika Cannon, Nicole Cacy, and Blaise (Rachel) Cannon, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandchildren, James Cannon and Tracey (Mark) Holtzman, brother, George H. Gibb, III and son-in-law John W. Ivaska.
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February 23, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Joshua M. Blake, age 41, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at UPMC Presbyterian. Born July 4, 1980 in Houston, TX, he was a son of Frances M. Wright of Forward Twp. and the late Richard E. "Giant" Dell Jr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by daughters, Kia Blake of Danbury, TX, Rayleigh Blake at home, Laine Mee of Clairton and Noelle Mee of Port Vue; son, Austin Mee of Clairton; life partner, Donna Wolford of Forward Twp.; sisters, Kristy Torgent of Mt. Vernon and Rachel (Brandon) Hale of Port Vue; brothers, Richard Dell III of Elizabeth Twp., Jason (Holly) Wright of Missouri City, TX and Paul (Tammy) Dell of Dover, DE; aunt, Cindy Ventress of Sutersville; also, nieces and nephews.
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February 23, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Tammy (Moody) Yednak, age 62, of McKeesport, died February 19, 2022, at home. Born September 23, 1959, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Kofchur) Moody and the wife of the late Stephen Yednak, Sr.
Tammy was the former owner of Yednak Automotive. She enjoyed shopping, trips to the casino, and relaxing with her cat, Marlon.
She is survived by her son Stephen (Erin) Yednak, Jr.; grandchildren, Tiara and Christopher; siblings, Tish (Eric) Grimm and Tim Moody; nieces and nephews, Eliza, Kyle, John, Matthew, Kara, Luke, and Cathy; sister-in-law, Janet Moody; and significant other, Dan Tebbetts.
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February 22, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joanne H. Miller, 78, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born November 23, 1943 in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Thomas Warren and Dorothy McMunn Huey. Prior to her retirement, Joanne was a representative for Bell Telephone and worked with the Animal Rescue for dogs and cats. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Elmer "Sonny" Huey. She is survived by her husband, Charles "Ernie" Miller; son, Frank Haelle and his wife, Nadine; stepdaughter, Kimberly Davis and her husband, John; grandchildren, Kyle and Jenae Haelle, Joshua Wetter, John Davis Jr. and Gabriella Davis; great-grandchildren, Halley, William and Nathan. Services are private. Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 22, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Dorothy M. Kaska, 90 of Clairton, died Feb. 18, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Garber. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Stanley M. Kaska, her son Alan Kaska and her sister Thelma Goldbaugh. She is survived by her sons Andrew Grant (Jody), Randy (Yolanta) Kaska and daughter Cindy (Curtis) Tanner along with grandchildren, Noel (Jeff) Skorvan, Joshua, Drew, Amber and Jaden Kaska; also great grandchildren Alexa, Kylie, Ava Skorvan and Julian and Victoria Kaska; also cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to being a stay at home mom, Dorothy proudly spent 18 years volunteering at John J. Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. Friends received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home on Thurs. from 3 to 6. A funeral blessing will be held Fri. at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Interment following at Lebanon Church Cemetery.
February 22, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Louise McNeal, 87, of Butler, formerly of Greenock, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born August 19, 1934 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Walter and Caroline (Kozdras) Rapczak. Louise worked for Elizabeth Forward School District in the Cafeteria. She was the wife to the late Charles McNeal, who passed away August 4, 2017. She is survived by her children, James (Joanne Valentine) Dembowski, Pam (Greg) Keuhnle, Donald (the late Sherri) Pronic, Joseph(Theresa) Pronic, and Ryan (Pamela) McNeal, sister, Bernadine (Babe) Descak, grandchildren, Justin (Lisa) Dembowski, Elizabeth (Kevin) McElhone, Chris Keuhnle, Jessica (Jeff) Tomlinson, Brittani Pronic, Amanda L. (Justin) Karapandi, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Edward Pronic, and her siblings, Joseph A. Rapczak, Cecilia (Sarah) Falco, and Helen (Mary) Peterson.
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February 22, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Martha Boyle, 94, just shy of her 95th birthday, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at Hempfield Manor. She was born February 28, 1927 in Homestead, a daughter of the late John and Ann Kuzma. Martha was a member of St. Agnes Parish and Christian Mother's, and enjoyed reading and traveling especially to the Jersey Shore. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband, George P. Boyle, and brother, John Kuzma. She is survived by her daughters, Denise Wesolowski and her husband, Christopher, Francene Melocchi and her husband, Ralph, Jeannine Boyle, Michelle Stuebgen and her husband, Michael, Christy Fenstermacher and her husband, Scott; 8 grandchildren, Anna Wesolowski, Carmen and Sophia Melocchi, Angela Boyle, Emma Stuebgen, Alec, Joel and Aiden Fenstermacher. Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Church. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles, PA In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 21, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dale Robert Scheaffer, age 65, of Turkey Foot, PA, and formerly of Dravosburg, died February 17, 2022. He was born in McKeesport Hospital on November 15, 1956 to Robert and Leah Schumann Scheaffer.
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February 21, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Barbara L. King, age 85 and formerly of Belfast, ME, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 in Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born February 4, 1937 in Belfast, ME, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Hattie Bell (Ladd) Haskell and wife of the late Eugene King. Barbara is survived by her siblings Virginia (the late Ronald C.) Mortle of Clairton and Eli (Nancy) Haskell of Brewer, ME, her nieces and nephews, and also her three stepchildren.
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February 21, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
David E. Holman, age 58, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on February 7, 2022, in San Diego, CA. Son of the late Dale Holman and late Penelope “Penny” (late David) Albee, he was born in San Diego, on August 1, 1963. Dave worked in construction. He is survived by Mary Graham, mother of their daughter Tiffany (Joe Yarborough) Holman of Duquesne. He is the brother of Dennis (Amy) Holman of Virginia and their children, Claire and Korinne Holman and Shelly Black of Virginia and her children, Todd (Hope) Black and Jerry Black; nephew of Martha “Marti” (late Bob) Gleason; and is also survived by cousins. There is no visitation and burial will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
February 21, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Daniel Edward Kubinsky, age 64 of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Veterans Hospital Healthcare System - Oakland. Born October 31, 1957 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John Kubinsky and Mildred (Skutlin) Kubinsky of Berlin Center, Ohio. Daniel was a fork lift operator for Emsco Pool Company in Irwin and a member of the Croatian Club #3, Versailles. Daniel was a veteran of the United States Army. Along with his mother, he is survived by his brothers John Kubinsky and Mark Kubinsky, both of Versailles, and Michael (Nicole) Kubinsky of Durham, NC; and also nieces and nephews. Daniel was preceded in by his brothers Joseph and David Kubinsky.
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February 21, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Tracy Lynn Ferry, age 55, of McKeesport, died Feb.16, 2022, at AHN Forbes Hospital of Monroeville. Born September 19, 1966, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Ken and Peggy (Tomco) Ferry.
Tracy was currently working at the Marriott Monroeville. She worked at many different hotels in the past years and the former Donut Connection of McKeesport. Tracy was also a former cake decorator. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by the father of her children and dear friend, Edward C. (Ada Marie) Ghrist of Glassport; partner, James Csorba; son, Edward M. Ghrist of McKeesport; daughter, Nicole M. (David Cook) Ghrist of McKeesport; brother, John Ferry of Duquesne; sisters, Patricia Vereb of Elizabeth; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 6 p.m. until the time of celebration of life service at 8 p.m. Edward C. Ghrist will be the celebrant.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Tracy's family.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.
Chuck Danforth, Supervisor
