Mary Jo Andrews
February 01, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Cynthia Wrzesinski
January 31, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
On Wednesday January 19, 2022, Cynthia Wrzesinski, age 65, of East McKeesport passed away. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Pelc) Wrzesinski. Loving Mother of Kevin Filippino. Dear Sister of the late Colette Queen. Sister-in-law of David Queen. Aunt of Bruce (Coleen) Queen, Keith (Sondra) Queen, and Cherie Queen-McClelland.
James E. Sutton Sr.
January 31, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
James E. Sutton Sr., 63, of McKeesport, was born September 4, 1958, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Doc and Clarice (McClanahan) Sutton.
James attended Clairton school district where he graduated in 1976, and he enlisted in the marines shortly after graduation. He served in the marines for seven years. After the military James went on to work as a maintenance man and cook for over ten years. On May 2, 1981, James married Tracie L. Spence. They were married for 41 years, and to this union they had four beautiful children. James and Tracie lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Tracie Ladawn Sutton
January 31, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Tracie Ladawn Sutton, 58, of McKeesport, was born January 22, 1964, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Lawrence Jeffries and the late Patricia Spence.
Tracie was born and raised in Lincoln Way, where she moved shortly to Clairton. She attended McKeesport High School. She later moved to Seattle Washington, where she finished her education in 1982. Tracie worked as a CNA for over 10 years at Kane Community Living Center. On May 2, 1981, she married the love of her life James E. Sutton. They were married for 41 years, and to this union they had four beautiful children. Tracie and James lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Tracie loved making crafts, camping, doing puzzles, writing fictional stories, dancing and singing. She also loved talking about conspiracy theories, but most importantly she loved spending time with her loved ones.
Agnes McDougal
January 31, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Agnes McDougal, 93, died January 25, 2022. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. February 5, 2022, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Agnes, please visit our floral store.
Marylee Simmons
January 31, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Marylee Simmons, age 82, of McKeesport, departed this life on January 28, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born April 16, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Daniel, Sr., and Lurline D. (Napper) Bull.
Marylee worked many places throughout her life, including Mercy Hospital, where she worked in housekeeping. She worked the polls at the municipal building of Crawford Village when it was time to vote, spreading her message of the importance of every vote. She was also a volunteer at the Food Bank. Marylee touched many lives, but none like her children, she was truly the matriarch of her family. She enjoyed holiday gatherings, cookouts, and spending time with her grandchildren. Marylee will be remembered to many as a neighborhood mom, always there to lend an ear or give some good advice. She will be deeply missed by all that know her.
Robert W. Kampert
January 31, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert W. Kampert, age 58, of McKeesport, died January 28, 2022, at home. Born September 8, 1963, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Edith (Pickell) Kampert.
Robert worked for many years as a security guard at a parking garage in Pittsburgh and was also an avid Chicago Bears and Steelers fan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Kampert.
Family and friends wishing to attend the burial are requested to arrive at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m.
The burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Mifflin.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Chris Odasso, Supervisor
Berlyn Lewis
January 31, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Berlyn Lewis, age 96, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Heritage Manor Senior Living. He retired as a supervisor for Hercules in Clairton. He was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Twp. where he was a former deacon and a member of the Thriving Survivors Senior Group. A World War II Air Force veteran and former member of the Civil Air Patrol, he was a former security guard with Landmark Security Services. Born September 28, 1925 in Large, he was a son of the late Daniel and Hannah (Lewis) Lewis and husband of the late Katherine (Zofchak) Lewis. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy (Mark) Neff of Elizabeth and Sandra Geiss of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Jonathan (Rachel) Neff of Forward Twp., Katherine (Scott) Jamison of Elizabeth, Craig (Lauren) Geiss of Bloomington, IN and Steven (Emily) Geiss of Columbia, MO; great-grandchildren, Elijah Neff, and Anna, Chillian, Kieran and Cormac Jamison; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by sister, Leona Kessler, and brothers, William, Orville and Daniel Lewis, and David Alderson. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 10 AM in Round Hill Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. D. Matthew Stith officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Memorial contributions can be made to Round Hill Presbyterian Church, 2150 Round Hill Church Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
Jennifer Bachman Wentroble
January 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jennifer Bachman Wentroble, 50, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born October 2, 1971 and is the daughter of Patricia (Sharp) Hoffman and James Hoffman of Elizabeth Township, and Francis Bachman of Imperial. Jennifer attended Indiana University of PA and Penn State McKeesport, completing her nursing degree at Community College of Allegheny County to become a Registered Nurse. Jennifer had been employed at Kane Regional Center McKeesport, where she was a dedicated, caring nurse, and a part of the wound team. Jen was also a Pediatric Nurse working for years at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh and later as a specialty nurse for children needing long-term care. Jennifer loved being a nurse. To both patients and friends, Jennifer was a caring, compassionate, funny and giving person. She was a skilled rock climber, overcoming her fear of heights and a shoulder injury. She was passionate about protecting the environment and loved to take her two dogs on long walks through the woods. Jen enjoyed working at the Vintage Grand Prix with her dad, making potato haluski during lent with her grandma, mom and the church ladies at St. Max, and treating the family to her potato and cheese pierogies on Christmas Eve.
Anita (Schmidt) Cavanaugh
January 31, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Anita (Schmidt) Cavanaugh, 89, of Elizabeth passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born November 3, 1932 in Büdingen, Germany and is the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Lina (Metz) Schmidt. She is the wife to the late Harry Cavanaugh, who passed away in 2002. She is survived by her sons, William "Bill" Cavanaugh, of Elizabeth, and James "Jim" (Beth) Cavanaugh, of Houston, PA, and grandchildren, Karl, Breanna, Daniel, Brian, and Steven. In addition her parents and husband, Anita is preceded in death by her sons, Karl "Heinz," and Daniel "Dan" Cavanaugh, and her sister, Marie Kiel. Friends are welcome Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 2-4 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will immediately follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 4pm. The Rev. Paul Walter will officiate. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
Velma Schwartz Feldman
January 31, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Velma Schwartz Feldman, of Indianapolis, IN, formerly of White Oak, PA, died peacefully in her sleep on January 28, 2022 at the age of 92. Velma was born on April 30, 1929 in McKeesport, PA and was the daughter of the late John and Lillian Gelb Schwartz. She graduated from Miami High School and attended the University of Miami, FL before settling in her native McKeesport.
Joseph E. Koscevic
January 30, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph E. Koscevic, 73, of Glassport passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born August 28, 1948 in New Castle and was the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Fair) Koscevic. He is a member at Club 22 in Glassport, and he loved camping and fishing. He loved his "camp family," and spent a lot of time in New Alexandria at Miller's Campground. He is survived by his daughters, Leslie Boots of Alabama, and Stacey Suladie, of New Castle, son, Joseph J. (Nicole) Koscevic, of Glassport, step-son, Kenneth Russell, of Glassport, sisters, Beverly Fulton, of Cory, PA, Cynthia Barnes, of New Castle, and Trudy Qwait, of New Castle, significant other, Vicki Long, of Glassport, and many other family, friends and loved ones. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
Stephen Drechsler
January 29, 2022 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Stephen Drechsler, age 85, of Port Vue, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was born in Wysowa, Poland on August 5, 1936 and is the son of the late John and Mary Babich Drechsler. He was a member of the United States Army and worked as a line inspector at US Steel for most of his life.
William D. Harvey Jr
January 29, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
William D. Harvey Jr., 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at the VA Hospital, Oakland. He was born September 27, 1957 in Pittsburgh, a son of Rosemarie Glass Harvey and the late William D. Harvey Sr. Bill was a floor refinisher, a veteran of the US Army and enjoyed playing pool, fishing and was an avid Steelers Fan. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Crystal Lee Harvey. He is survived by his brother, Thomas Harvey and his wife, Patsy; sister, Debbie Richards and her husband, Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
William C. Craig
January 28, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William "Bill" C. Craig, 74, of Greenock, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born August 27, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William H. and Alice "Jane" (Luehm) Craig. Bill was a second generation Funeral Director and was owner of the William H. Craig Funeral Home in McKeesport which was founded by his father in 1946. He was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, MARS, and Rainbow Fire Co. He was also a McKeesport Housing Authority Board Member. Bill and his late father were owners of the former American Ambulance Service in McKeesport. Bill was very involved with International Village in the 1970s. He graduated Miami-Dade College with a degree in Mortuary Science.
