Evelyn Ann Mendt
April 18, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
George J. Pilipovich
April 16, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jeffrey Lyn Spishock
April 15, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Adam Joseph Begandy
April 15, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Adam Joseph Begandy, age 42 of McKeesport passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born February 23, 1980 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph J. Begandy, Jr. and the late Wendy Jean Shields Senick. He worked as an office manager for Shop n’ Save in Olympia Shopping Center. Adam is survived by his wife of 8 years Jamie (Aducci) Begandy; children David, Haylee, Colton, and Christian Begandy; sister Suzanne Begandy of Richmond, VA; and godparents Ray and Kathleen Takacs of Irwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Sean M. Begandy.
Donald A. "Bix" Bixler
April 14, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Lydia (Benedetti) Ranalli
April 14, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Lydia D. (Benedetti) Ranalli, age 88 of Lancaster and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz, PA. Born June 5, 1933 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Gina (Tredechi) Benedetti. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Lydia was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; and, as a result, her most treasured jobs were cooking, baking, cleaning, and taking care of the children and grandchildren. She loved reading, playing cards, playing games with her children, working on crossword puzzles, laughing, and talking in Italian with her brother-in-law Joseph Ranalli whom she loved as a son. Most of all, she valued the time she spent with her husband, Daniel J. Ranalli, until his passing on February 13, 2005. Lydia lived most of her life in Clairton until moving to Lancaster in 2008. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers Albert and Elio Benedetti. Lydia is survived by her children Dennis (Mary) Ranalli of Hilton Head, SC, Debbie (Tom) Broskey of Lancaster, David (Francesca) Ranalli of Lancaster, Danny Ranalli of Jefferson Hills, and Diana (Robert) Kopriva of Lititz; her twelve grandchildren: Katie (Rob) Nicolotti, Lauren (Kris) Bauer, Christina Ranalli, Melanie (Ryan) Schmidt, Aimee (David) Hopkins, Frank (Molly) Ranalli, Kaylee and Jenna Broskey, Michael and Victoria Kopriva, and Jason and Cuyler Ranalli; her five great-grandchildren Leo, Nila, Will, Annie, and Gia; her sister Yolanda Ginanni of Clairton; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary Frances Legin
April 14, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary Frances (Hopko) Legin, age 93, of Port Vue, died April 12, 2022, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born March 30, 1929, in Braddock, PA, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Barlog) Hopko and the beloved wife for 53 years of the late George T. Legin Jr.
Mary Frances graduated from Braddock High School in 1946, and she was a graduate of Braddock Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. She worked as a registered nurse at Braddock General Hospital and McKeesport Hospital until her retirement.
Mary Frances was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, formerly Saint Joseph Parish and Saint Mark Parish, where she was an active member of the Christian Mothers and Ladies Guild, volunteered as a weekly money counter and parish festival worker. She was also a former member and past president (3 terms) of the Port Vue Senior Citizens. Mary Frances was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Branch S218, where she served as a branch officer for many years. She was also an active member of the South Allegheny Band Parents, where she served as president and in other leadership roles. For the past three years, Mary Frances resided at Fair Oaks Senior Living, where she enjoyed many activities, including bingo and playing cards.
Marjorie A. O'Gurkis
April 14, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Marjorie A. O'Gurkis, age 86, of McKeesport, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2022, with family at her side. Born September 26, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Clara (Lowenstein) Canfield. On April 28, 1956, she married Edmund J. O'Gurkis, who preceded her in death on April 28, 2005.
Marjorie was a graduate of McKeesport H.S. and was employed by G.C. Murphy Co. as an administrative secretary before returning to staying at home to raise her children. After her children were grown, she worked as a nurse's aide at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport for many years. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church, and a Christian Mother. She was also an active member of the Renzie Seniors, the Task Force, and Lifespan.
Marjorie loved to play piano and care for animals, especially her cat, Boots. But most of all, she treasured time spent with her Grandchildren. She said they were her greatest riches! Marjorie was a genuinely kind and compassionate lady whose bright smile brought joy to all she met. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Annette L. Butsko
April 13, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Annette L. Butsko, age 81 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born June 15, 1940 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Ceryak) LaValle. A self-employed beautician, Annette was a member of both Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge #248, both of Clairton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew P. Butsko, and her brothers Rudolph and James LaValle. Annette is survived by her son Brian A. (Marlo) Butsko of Clairton; her grandchildren Brandon, Brady, and Briq Butsko; her siblings Lucille (the late Dom) Nero and Dennis LaValle, both of Clairton; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Evelyn Marie "Evie" Fichera
April 13, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Evelyn Marie "Evie" Fichera, 70, of West Mifflin passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022. She was born June 19, 1951 in McKeesport and was the daughter the late John and Florence (Sweeney) Ruggier. Evie was a member of the Holy Spirit Church in West Mifflin and gave much of her time coordinating & managing events for the West Mifflin #3 Volunteer Fire Department. She was also a housekeeper at McKeesport Hospital, but most importantly, she was a wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Kenneth (Snuffy) Smith
April 12, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Kenneth (Snuffy) Smith, 69, died April 7, 2022. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
James G. "Gary" Celovsky
April 12, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
James G. "Gary" Celovsky, age 61, of Munhall, died April 6, 2022, at home. Born November 20, 1960, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Michael Celovsky and Audrey (Shepherd) and Sonny Jordan and the husband of Jacqueline (King) Celovsky.
James was the owner-operator of the former Heritage Harley-Davidson of McKeesport. He enjoyed trips to Bike Week in Daytona, Florida. Gary loved family gatherings and fireworks at the 4th of July celebrations.
Jack A. Payne Sr.
April 12, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jack A. Payne Sr., age 57, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Penn Highlands Mon Valley. He was the founder and owner of JP Concrete and was an extremely hard worker. Born October 10, 1964 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George A. and Marion (Ammon) Payne.
He is survived by his fiance, Debbie Gumbel of Monongahela; daughters, Sheree Payne of Buena Vista, Forever Trich, Mary Way of Elizabeth Twp. and Samantha (Kenny) Antonelli of Elizabeth; son, Jack A. (Rachel Duval) Payne Jr. of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Michael Curran, Alivia Fanala, Avery Hansen and Eli Jory; sisters, Kathy Williams of West Elizabeth, Robin (Woody) Main of Elizabeth and Kelly Starr of Elizabeth; brothers, Georgie Payne and Danny Starr of Bloomington, IN; "nephew" Walt Larkin of Elizabeth; also, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 2 PM until the time of service at 8 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Marilyn Fisher officiating. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Virginia E. Winters
April 12, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Virginia E. Winters, age 92, of Port Vue, formerly of McKeesport, died April 10, 2022, at Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Monroeville. Born July 24, 1929, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Maximillion and Evelyn (Riley) Winters. Virginia worked for Thurman & Crown and then Dorothy's Candies as a candy maker, where she would retire from. She was an active member of Port Vue United Methodist Church and was always involved in church activities. Virginia was also a member of the Port Vue Seniors and volunteered with the Salvation Army for many years serving in many missions.
George Geiger
April 11, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
George Geiger, age 65, of North Versailles, died April 10, 2022, at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. He was born March 9, 1957, in Greensburg and was the husband of Kathy Geiger.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Adam Geiger.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com. Supervisor, Chris Odasso
