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Anthony L. Mack

February 28, 2022 |

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

Anthony L. Mack, 65, died February 22, 2022. Arrangements were entrusted to Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

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Frederick E. "Fred" Crisp Sr.

February 28, 2022 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Frederick E. “Fred” Crisp Sr., age 83, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. Born in Kentucky, on August 1, 1938, he was the son of the late Mitt and Gladys Crisp. He was retired from Iron Works Local #3-Pittsburgh, was a member of the AF&AM, Joppa Lodge and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was the husband of the late Beverly (Leibold) Crisp; stepfather of Karen List of West Mifflin; father of Rebecca “Becky”, James “Jimbo” Crisp, Frederick “Fred” Crisp Jr., Paul David Crisp and late Michelle Crisp; several grandchildren; brother of John “Whitt” (Sharon) Crisp, Danny Crisp, late Delores “Dee”, late Pamela (husband, Bob, survives) Kozar. There will be no visitation. Private burial will be held at Holy Trinity Cemetery. 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.

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Helen Bernadine Hindman

February 28, 2022 |

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

Helen Bernadine Hindman,  88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was born August 2, 1933 in Swanton, MD., and was the daughter of the late Herbert D. and Pearl (Paugh) Sharpless. She was the wife of the late James Edwin Hindman who passed away December 21, 2008. Helen attended Elizabeth Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Janice E. Lieberum and grandson, Derek Lieberum of Elizabeth Township, son-in-law, Larry Leightley of Decatur, AL, sister, Minnie Nelson of Deer Park, MD., brothers, Carl C. Sharpless of Gum Spring, VA., and Ray R. Sharpless of Swanton, MD., nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Ann Leightley. There is no visitation. Inurnment will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Swanton, MD. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

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Valentina S. Belenkaya

February 28, 2022 |

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

Valentina S. Belenkaya, age 102, of Forest Hills, died February 27, 2022, at home. Born January 28, 1920, in Borovichi, Russia, she was the daughter of the late Sergey and Olga (Mithrofanova) Efimov and the wife of the late Ilia Belenky.

Valentina retired as a professional pianist and assisted students at her late husband's studio. She was a devout Russian Orthodox woman. Valentina enjoyed singing, dancing, and sharing her music with others. She was also an avid reader and loved going for car rides.

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Ruth Mae Saunders

February 28, 2022 |

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

Ruth Mae Saunders, 86, of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born May 3, 1935 at home in Elizabeth and is the daughter of the late John David and Ruth Mae (Berwick) Richards. She was the wife to the late Richard C. Saunders, who passed away April 30, 2013. Ruth was a member of the Coulter Road Baptist Church for many years. She also worked for McGuire Nursing Home as a Nurses Aid. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Ron) Crabtree of Florida, and Patricia Matteson of West Virginia, siblings, Judy Langsdorf and LeRoy Richards, both of McKeesport, grandchildren, Jessica, Amy, Alicia and Nathan, along with 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, Ruth is preceded in death by brothers, John David, William Robert, and Donald Thomas Richards, and sisters, Mary Ellen and Elizabeth Louise Richards. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. Troy J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Service will be held at Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

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Roy Nelson Hixson II

February 28, 2022 |

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

Roy Nelson Hixson II, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. He was born January 30, 1939 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Roy Nelson and Marie Ida (Mellott) Hixson.  Prior to his retirement, Roy worked as a machinist for Westinghouse Electric, East Pittsburgh and later retired from US Steel Clairton Works.  He was a member of Shaner Gun Club, was a car enthusiast and enjoyed hunting, attending dirt track races and his time at Crystal Spring Campground.  He is survived by his wife, Linda (Cearns) Hixson; daughters, Cheryl Schultz and her husband, Keith, Sharon Bindas and her husband, Robert; grandchildren, Ryan and Alexander Schultz, Brandon and Tyler Bindas; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  A funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment Friday at noon in Everett Cemetery, 134 Rivers Bend Drive, Everett, PA  15537.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crystal Spring Camp Meeting, c/o:  Jason Bryant, 1030 North Breezewood Road, Breezewood, PA  15533.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Beverly “Bubby” J. Horvath

February 27, 2022 |

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

Beverly “Bubby” J. Horvath, age 66, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 30, 1955 and is the daughter of the late John and Dolores R. Sherred Martin. She retired from LGAR Health and Rehabilitation Center as a nursing assistant.

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Samuel A. Bracale

February 27, 2022 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Samuel A. Bracale, age 90, of McKeesport, age 90, of McKeesport, died February 23, 2022, at home. Born July 18, 1931, in Canonsburg, he was the son of the late Giacomo and Josephine (Colella) Bracale and husband of the late Sarah L. Bracale.

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Gloria A. Amendola-Johnston

February 27, 2022 |

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

Gloria A. Amendola-Johnston, 95, of White Oak, died February 26, 2022.  She was born February 1, 1927 in McKeesport to Pietro and Nicolina Tambella.  She was predeceased by first husband Lawrence Amendola, second husband Thomas Johnston, & sister Thelma (Kenneth) Sharpe.  She was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, McKeesport and was a member of several card clubs.  She worked for the US Steel Credit Union and retired from US Steel Corporation. 

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Daniel Wilson Driscoll

February 27, 2022 |

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

Daniel Wilson Driscoll, age 84, of Dayton, PA, formerly of Clark St. in White Oak, died on Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh on May 1, 1937 and is the son of the late Charles S. and Ellen Wilson Driscoll. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Zanker Driscoll who died in January 2014, and his siblings, Charles, James, John, Thomas, Robert, Wilbur, Edward, William, Helen, Regina and Katherine.

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Kalli Bellas

February 26, 2022 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Kalli Bellas, 91, died peacefully at her home in McKeesport on Thursday, February 24, 2022.  Born in McKeesport, on August 20, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Marianthi Latousakis Bellas.  She was preceded in death by her sisters, Julie Tampizivas and Aleka Estes, and her brother in law, Stefanos Bounos.  She is survived by her sister, Georgiann Bounos of Pittsburgh, her nephews, Nicholas Bounos, Michael (Maria) Bounos, and Kosta (Monica) Bounos, and grand-nieces Ella and Steffie.  A retired salesperson at the former Brenner’s Photographic Supply in downtown McKeesport, she was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of White Oak.  A private family viewing will be followed by a private service in her church.  Interment will follow in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of arrangements.

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John Herbert Leffard, Jr.

February 26, 2022 |

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

John Herbert Leffard, Jr., 91, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. He was born December 28, 1930 in McKeesport and was the son of the late J. Herbert Leffard, Sr. and the late Corrine (Erickson) Leffard. John was a School Teacher and was retired from the Elizabeth Forward School District. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956 and was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701 and F & AM Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge. He was a graduate of West Virginia Weslyn College and received his Master of Education from Duquesne University.

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Mary P. Regina

February 25, 2022 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

Mary P. Regina, in her 100th year, and, as life begins at conception, more than 100 years life on earth, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Albert Einstein Medical Center in Onley Park, Philadelphia. She was a 10 years massive stroke survivor, 9 years double breast cancer survivor, 2 years cardiac arrest survivor and multiple blood clots survivor. Mary was the recipient of many miracles during her health struggles but two stand out. Despite being wheelchair bound, from the Fall of 2015 to April of 2019, Mary was able to attend Holy Mass for 176 consecutive Sundays and, following hospitalization from a blood clot in 2015, in spite of her many health issues, she was able to avoid being hospitalized or needing a nursing home for 49 consecutive months, from March of 2015 to April of 2019. Both of these miracles were achieved by Mommy and Tommy, trusting in the Lord together. Born in Duquesne on March 8, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Voyak) Mracin. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Holy Name Church where she was formerly a member of the choir and the bereavement group. She was the wife of late Stephen J. Regina Jr.; mother of late Stephen A. Regina, late Kenneth S. Regina, David T. Regina of West Mifflin, and Thomas (Tommy aka “EP”) Regina of Duquesne, beloved son and 10 years faithful sole caregiver, affectionately known as “Mommy and Tommy”-soulmates; sister of Katherine Schmidt of California, late Frank Mracin and late Carol Sabovik. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., when Rosary will be recited and Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., when prayers will be said,  at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Parting Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 a.m., at Mary Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak, 15131, with Father John Gudewicz as the Main Celebrant and Con-Celebrants, Father Joseph Beck, Father Jack Demnyan and Father Terrence O’Connor and guest musician, Thomas Coyne. Interment will follow in Holy Name Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Mary P. (Mommy) Regina, the family requests Holy Mass intentions and/or donations to Mary of Nazareth Catholic School, 1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak, PA 15131.

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Elizabeth Marie “Lee” Kostelnik

February 25, 2022 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Elizabeth Marie “Lee” Kostelnik, 88, of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12th, 2021. She was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania on November 19th, 1933 to the late Peter and Anna Lepo Makay. Preceded in death by her loving husband John Michael “Timmy” Kostelnik. Also preceded in death by her brothers Michael, Paul, and Albert Makay, sisters Helen Patton, Irene Stipetic, Dorothy Cavicchia, and Eleanor Fallon. She is survived by her son, John M. (Sheri) Kostelnik, of Lancaster, California, and daughter, Sandra L. (David Mooney) Kostelnik, of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. Grandchildren, John Michael Kostelnik, Kevin Alan (Kate) Kostelnik, Kara Leigh (Nicholas) Kerr, and Michael Ryan Kostelnik. Great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Carrie, Ashley, Kennedy, Harper, and River, and many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was a graduate of Duquesne High school, Class of 1952. Elizabeth, known to everybody as Aunt Lee, was a member of Dravosburg #2 Women’s Community Club and once served as president, a constable of elections, and said rosary at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church. She was deeply devoted to God, her family, and friends. She loved family get-togethers at her home, especially poolside during the summer. She loved animals and was an excellent cook, her stuffed cabbage and nut rolls were always a gift to her family and friends. Her laugh was infectious and she was always smiling and proud of her children and grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 am at the Church of St. Agnes, Parish of St. Thomas the Apostle, 622 Saint Agnes Lane., West Mifflin, PA 15122. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association or to St. Thomas the Apostle, 363 West 11th Ave., Homestead, PA 15102. A committal service will take place at Richland Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

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Kenneth Lee McMillan

February 25, 2022 |

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

Kenneth Lee McMillan, 77, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was born September 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Henry and Catherine (Kaufer) McMillan. Ken is an Air Force Veteran and served during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

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