Lawrence “Jim” Cooper

April 28, 2021 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Lawrence “Jim” Cooper, age 81, of White Oak, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021.  He was born in Robinson Twp. on November 7, 1939 and is the son the late Robert L. and Lois M. Shoup Cooper. 

He was retired from the US Air Force and then worked in the aerospace industry for TRW and Northwood Aerospace in California and Utah.

Tylor Matthew Steinkopf

April 28, 2021 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Tylor Matthew Steinkopf, age 35, of Liberty Borough, died Monday, April 26, 2021.  He was born in McKeesport on November 25, 1985 and is the son of William M. and Robyn McCauley Steinkopf of Liberty Borough.  Tylor enjoyed working on cars along with his latest passion of building remote control cars.

Frank Michael “Fortunato” Maglicco

April 28, 2021 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Frank Michael "Fortunato" Maglicco, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at home. He was born June 9, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William "Bull" and Kathleen (Naugle) Maglicco. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School, Youngstown State University, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Kappa/ Theta Xi and The University of Pittsburgh.  Frank retired after 37 years as a teacher, most tenured at AIU and was also was safety director and a truck driver for Schlessinger Trucking.  He was an active and faithful member of St. Mary's Romanian Church in McKeesport. Frank was head guard and manager of Renzie pool, and very active in athletics. He played football for McKeesport High School, coached football and wrestling at Serra Catholic High School and coached wrestling at South Allegheny High School. He loved visiting friends and fishing at his cabin in Bedford County.

Barbara A. Bills

April 28, 2021 |

By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Barbara A. Bills, age 65 of Port Vue, formerly of White Oak, died April 27, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born April 16, 1956, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles Blamick Jr. and Gertrude (Fullard) Blamick and wife of Theodore "Ted" Bills. Barbara used to work for the Daily News and was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and went on to study at Duff's Business Institute.

Gerard E. Price

April 28, 2021 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Gerard E. Price, age 79 of White Oak, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.  Born September 7, 1941 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Michael and Victoria McCarthy and the adoptive son of the late Helen and Mathis Price.  A graduate of both Carrick High School and the University of Pittsburgh, Gerard served three tours of duty during the Vietnam War in the US Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant, followed by service with both the US Army and US Air Force.  He also graduated from both the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and FBI Academy in Quantico, VA and retired as a detective with the University of Pittsburgh Police Force.  Gerard was a member of the Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge # 221, Franklin/St. John's/Trinity as well.  He is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Farmer) Price, his son Bryan (fiancee Melissa Horn) McCarthy of Versailles, and grandson Michael McCarthy. 

Gerald Burger

April 27, 2021 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Gerald Thomas “Boogs” Burger, 74 of Glassport, passed away on April 24, 2021 at UPMC McKeesport. He was born in McKeesport on March 21, 1947 to the late George and Anna Reskovac Burger. Gerald was the loving husband of 35 years to Luanne Gabelli Burger. He is survived by his wife Luanne, his sons Thomas (Stacey) Burger, Robert Goldberg, Clinton (Nicole) Goldberg, Michael Goldberg, and Eric (Ashlee) Goldberg, as well as his daughters Dana (Robert) Burger-Carney, Lori Goldberg-Moninger, Erin (Rob) Goldberg, and Holly (Chevy) Goldberg. He is also survived by his grandchildren Willie, Chelsea, Alyssa, Heather, Kayla, Douglas, and Addison, Abby, Clint Jr., Nalayah, Namir, Amani, Yusuf, Jaylee, Ava, Autumn, Dylan, Gracynn, and Logan as well as his great-grandson Zane.

Richard Allen Funk

April 27, 2021 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Richard Allen Funk, 71, of Ardara, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home.  He was born March 6, 1950 in Braddock, a son of the late Luther and Dorothy (Kapostas) Funk.  Prior to his retirement, Rich was an expeditor for US Steel and a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of Ardara United Presbyterian Church and a social member of Larimer Fire Hall.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce (Schueler) Funk; and daughter, Tammi Funk.  He is survived by his sons, Richard and his wife Lisa, Grant and his wife, Amy; daughter, Jill Shoff and her husband, Nathan; brothers, Troy, Robert, Albert, James; sisters, Marion Dillen, Judy Varga; grandchildren, Kara, Tyler and Tylor.

Kathleen Ann Hawthorne

April 27, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

Kathleen Ann Hawthorne, 80, of North Versailles Twp. died April 25, 2021. Daughter of the late William P. and Hulda (Krieger) Rafferty. Beloved wife of James Hawthorne.  Loving mother of Terry (John) Schultz, James (Nancy) Hawthorne, Barb (Jim) Lloyd, and Bill (Cindy) Hawthorne. Dear grandmother of John (Lisa) Schultz, Tim (Alicia) Hawthorne, Matthew (Sarah) Hawthorne, Ryan (Erin) Hawthorne, Adam (Lara) Hawthorne, Josh (Ashley) Lloyd, Justin Lloyd, and Jordan Lloyd.  9 great-grandchildren.  Sister of Maryanne Glaub, Sharon Cindric, the late Patty Smith, and the late Carol Fowler.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her family and trips to the Casino.

William “Bill” Tucci

April 27, 2021 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

William “Bill” Tucci, 78, of Baldwin Health Center, formerly of East McKeesport, died April 23, 2021. He was born on April 23, 1943 and was a son of the late Leonard Tucci Sr. and Mary (Venuto) Tucci. Bill was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Michael, Albert, Leonard, John and James, and sisters, Louise Comunale and Edith Tucci. He is survived by brother, Richard Tucci of North Huntingdon and his sister Mary Woody of North Huntingdon.

Bill was a good-natured person with a sense of humor and was very well liked by all his friends. He was a huge fan of his many nieces and nephews and loved them very much. They were the highlight of his life.

Bill worked in construction along with his brothers and took much pride in his work. Christmas was his most favorite time of year. He drove to Maryland with a friend where they cut down Christmas trees and hauled them back to sell.

Later in life with failing health it became necessary for him to live in personal care homes. In 2020 he was a patient at Baldwin Health Center, Pittsburgh. He received excellent health care there until he was called home to be with God on his birthday, April 23, 2021. He will be missed by those who loved him.

Chris L Westbrooks, Sr.

April 27, 2021 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Chris L Westbrooks, Sr., 57, died April 22, 2021. Friends will be received Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon.

Marian L. (Franklin) Nash

April 27, 2021 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Marian L. (Franklin) Nash, 61, died April 24, 2021.

Friends will be received Thursday April 29, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran Street, Duquesne, PA 15110.

Jean Elizabeth Pozzuto

April 26, 2021 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Jean Elizabeth Pozzuto, 89, of Naples FL, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 just one day after her birthday due to complications of COVID. She was born April 22, 1932 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Wohl) Shaffer. Jean was a devoted wife of 70 years to the late Michael Pozzuto, who passed away January 16, 2021. She worked alongside her husband, as a Manager of Pozzuto & Sons Plumbing but also as proprietor of Jean's Bath Boutique. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. 

Theodore D. Kelley Jr.

April 26, 2021 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Theodore D. Kelley Jr., 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home.  He was born July 15, 1937 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Theodore D. and Francis (Pearl) Kelley.  Prior to his retirement, Ted was a pipefitter for Elliott Co., Jeannette, member of Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, and a veteran of the US Navy.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, making wine and gardening. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Anne (Pesto) Kelley; sons, Theodore D. Kelley III and his wife, Lisa, Anthony Kelley; daughters, Colleen Plank, Jeanie Coleman, Lynn Kelley; brothers, Joseph (Carol) Kelley, Robert (Shirley) Kelley, Edward Kelley; sister, Nancy Visnic; grandchildren, Jarred, Bethany, Devin, Joseph (Melissa), Nicole, Janet, Shawn, April (Bill), Stephanie, Rhiannon, Dean, Colton; great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Lily, Mia, Keelan, Cayden, Trevor, Harper, Alison, Haley, Cassandra, Brandon; and close friend, Donald Pyle.

Evert D. Danielson

April 26, 2021 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Evert D. Danielson, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.  He was born June 21, 1937 in McKeesport, a son of the late Evert and Edna (Cristy) Danielson.  Prior to his retirement, Evert was a tool and die maker for Precise Technology.  He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church of N. Huntingdon and was an avid football fan and his favorite team to watch was the US Naval Acadamy.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra L. Danielson.  He is survived by his daughters, Leayn Hernandez and her husband, Robert and Linda Crowl and her husband, Wayne; grandchildren, Jason (Shelly), Tia (Travis), Quinn (Leigh Ann), Chelsea; great-grandchildren, Brady, Collin, Nate, Tyson, Tessa, Alana, Olivia and Amelia. Services are private.

Mary E. Kraynak

April 26, 2021 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Mary E. Kraynak, 99, originally of Glassport died April 23, 2021 at The Palms at O'Neil. Born Oct. 15, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Carr) Chaputa. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Michael Kraynak.  She is survived by her son Jack (Jean) Florko; grandchildren Christopher Florko and Marjorie (Matt) Leaver and great grandson Varian Leaver and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by longtime dear family friend and her son of the heart, Kevin Maksin. 

She was preceded in death by her sister Helen Medved.  Mary was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church; Ladies Auxilary #803 VFW and Ladies Auxilary St. Ann Devine Redeemer.