February 18, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Sandra A. Funk, 69, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Forbes Regional Hospital. She was born November 4, 1952 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Paul and Margaret Vehec. Prior to her retirement, Sandra was a CNA. She enjoyed camping, going to casinos and playing slots, and was a member of Larimer Auxiliary and social member of Hartford Heights and St. Joe's Polish clubs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Vehec Jr. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Albert Funk; sons, Robert Judge Jr., Albert Funk Jr. (Peggy), Michael P. Funk (Jessica Boekly); brother, Frank Vehec; sisters, Cindy Downes, Andrea Moffa; grandchildren, Dante Funk, Kailani Funk, Alex, Nicholas, Ellington and Xavier Paulus.
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February 18, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Renee E. Liptak, age 73, of Dravosburg, died February 16, 2022, at UPMC East Hospital. Born December 3, 1948, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry Ritenour Jr. and Evelyn (Duyava) Ritenour and wife of the late William Liptak.
Renee dedicated herself to doing things for other people, taking friends to doctor appointments, grocery shopping, or helping you out at home. She would crochet blankets and take them to nursing homes, and at Christmas, she would make candy treats and stockings for the elderly. This was Renee.
She is survived by brothers, Woody (Marsha) Ritenour, of New Eagle, PA, Robert (Donna) Ritenour, of Brooksville, FL, and John (Valli) Ritenour, of Longwood, FL; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann (Chuck) Peavy; niece, Theresa (Dan) Gottheld. She is also survived by aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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February 17, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Patricia Lorraine Williams, 84, of Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at home. She was born September 3, 1937 in Reynoldsville, PA and was the daughter of the late Carl Sheldon and Annabelle (Riggs)Vandervort. She was the wife of the late George Williams, Sr., who passed away in 1984. Patricia worked as a phlebotomist and also was a dessert designer for the Youghiogheny Country Club. She also enjoyed candle and craft making. Patricia is survived by daughter, Dawn Williams, sons, David Williams, and Dan Williams, 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
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February 17, 2022 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Nancy L. Maser, age 90, of Liberty Borough, died February 15, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born March 2, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Paul S. and Helen (Ramsey) Lowrie and the wife of the late Edward "Buck" Maser.
Nancy began her working career at the former Downtown McKeesport Association and the former David Israel Men's Clothing Store also of McKeesport. She then worked for Rubinstein Fine Shoes of McKeesport, where she was a bookkeeper until it closed. Nancy continued working with Rubinstein's at their other locations until retirement, at the age of 87.
She attended the First Evangelical Free Church of McKeesport and was very proud to work with the Sunshine Room Pre-school children. Nancy will always be remembered for her flannel-graph stories. She was also a member of the church Senior Achievers. Her greatest joys in life were her family and her work.
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February 17, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond Cassol, Jr., age 71 and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Born February 5, 1951 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Raymond "Red" and Elizabeth Ann (Uveges) Cassol. A 1969 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School where he was a multi-sport star, Raymond attended Temple University on a football scholarship and worked as an over-the-road trucker driver for Dandy Trucking in Warrendale. He is survived by his siblings Eunice (David) Gollings of Brentwood, Rose Marie Cassol of Monroeville, and Rex Cassol of Whitehall.
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February 16, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Winfield Melvin Motter, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. He was born March 7, 1940 in McKeesport, a son of the late Winfield and Gertrude (Booth) Motter. Prior to his retirement, Winfield worked for US Steel and later delivered flowers for Gongaware and Parry Florist. He was a member of Circleville United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars especially his '74 Corvette. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Sharen (Carpenter) Motter; sons, Troy (Debbie), Jay (Jennifer); sisters, Elaine Alberts, JoAnne (Dave) Benedict; grandchildren, Casey Liberty, Shane and Jessie; two great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Rusty.
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February 16, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
James M. Glover, 71, of Jeannette, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Forbes Regional Hospital. He was born November 26, 1950 in Confluence, Pa., a son of the late Robert and Alice (Bowser) Glover. James started his career as a master tool & die maker as an apprentice for Westinghouse and worked for several companies up until his retirement. He was a Mustang car enthusiast, enjoyed RC truck racing and being with people and partaking in social media. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara (Fossi) Glover; son, Brandon; sisters, Carol (Angelo) Maccagnan and Faith (John) Higgins. 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 funeral service will take place on Saturday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Brush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS Association. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 16, 2022 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Michael Sherry, 67, of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home. He was born June 1, 1954 in McKeesport, a son of the late Steve and Roberta (Morris) Sherry. Mike was a graduate of East Allegheny High School Class of 1972. Prior to his retirement, Mike was a machinist and loved his cat, Max. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy and Stevie; and brother-in-law, Stan Gorski. He is survived by his sisters, Linda Gorski, Patricia Harper (Robert), Susan Osgood (Dennis), Eva Gallagher (Jim), Anastasia Arnold, Catherine Sherry; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for funeral expenses. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
February 16, 2022 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Timothy Mark Chiaverini, 56, of Liberty Borough, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born September 12, 1965 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James V. and Rose Marie (Casturo) Chiaverini. Tim was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Eugene Church in Liberty. He had worked for P & W Foreign Car Service in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife, Lesly A. (Gurowski) Chiaverini, daughter, Kimberly A. (Michael) Denne and son, Timothy James (Jessica Marie) Chiaverini of Liberty, grandchildren, Jordyn Chiaverini, James Denne and Emery Chiaverini, brother, James (Marcia) Chiaverini, Jr., of Anderson, SC, sister, Darlene (Tim) Erkel of Tumtum, WA, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Chiaverini who passed away January 1975.
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February 16, 2022 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Essie L. Bryan, 95, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Riverside Care Center.
Essie was born on September 21, 1926 in Elkins, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John and Lena Bryan Miller.
Essie joined Trinity COGIC and was baptized and Filled with the Holy Ghost. The Lord lead her to Bethlehem Baptist Church where she loved attending church and singing on the choir. She really loved her Pastor Rev. Earlene Coleman. Essie loved the Lord and you could always find her praying, singing and playing the piano, giving God all the Glory.
Those left to cherish her memory, sister-in-law, Kathleen Bryan, niece, Rozella Sayles who is the oldest niece and was raised like a sister, a host of devoted nieces and nephews who she really loved, extended family and friends.
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February 15, 2022 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Lois L. Gwinn, age 90, of Duquesne, on February 15, 2022 at UPMC Mercy. Born in West Mifflin on November 9, 1931, she was a daughter of the late Peter J. and Lydia Marie (Miller) Faith. She was a former member of Terrace Church of the Nazarene, West Mifflin. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Lois was the beloved wife of the late Charles Gwinn; Mother of David (Melissa) Gwinn of Rostraver Twp.; Step Grandmother of George Thomas Jarmon and Amanda Carol Jarmon, both of Elizabeth. Sister of Dorothy Marie (Charles) Youngfleisch of Schellsburg, Pa., William Faith of West Mifflin, the late Marian (late Clyde) Kahn, late Eleanor (late Paul) Bickerton, late Peter J. (late Iva) Faith, late Albert Faith, late Florence (her husband Joseph survives) Utterback, Plum Boro.
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February 15, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald A. Jubak, age 82 of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. Born September 19, 1939 in Duquesne, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Chervaniak) Jubak. A retired steelworker at US Steel – Duquesne Works and a former member of the former Holy Trinity Church in Duquesne, Ronald was a driver for Access and enjoyed old movies and coin collecting. He is survived by his wife Donna A. (Tokosh) Jubak; his children Jeannie (Gordon) Mazzaresi of West Mifflin, Ronald (Tina) Jubak of South Carolina, Deborah (Joseph) Podolak, Veronica Jubak of Pittsburgh, and Randy Jubak of Duquesne; his ten grandchildren; his great-grandchild; his brother Philip Jubak of White Oak; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph and Jimmy Jubak.
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February 15, 2022 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Marie Homza, age 94, died peacefully Sunday morning, February 6, 2022, after a brief time at Haven Hospice of Gainesville, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rosa (Hart) Stephenson, the eighth of nine children, and the wife of the late Eli Homza for nearly 55 years, before his death in 2001.
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February 15, 2022 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William N. "Pinky" Shoemaker Jr., age 64, of Sutersville, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at home. He retired as a heavy equipment mechanic for Stag Construction in Rostraver Twp. Pinky enjoyed cooking and loved to feed everyone. Born April 1, 1957 in Elizabeth Twp., he was a son of the late William "Pinky" Shoemaker Sr. and the late Oleda E. (Werner) Shoemaker. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Valerie Converso; sister, Gloria J. (Ron) Wylie of Elizabeth; brothers, John C. (Sonia) Shoemaker of Scottdale, Joe (Rebecca) Shoemaker of Clairton and Dean A. Shoemaker of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. No visitation or service are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, SW Region, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh , PA 15205. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 15, 2022 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Filomena M. Paoletti, 99, of Clairton died February 14, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Francesco and Josephine (Ianni) Sorrentino and beloved wife of the late Alfred Paoletti. She is survived by granddaughters Jennifer (John) Krizmanich and Melissa (Scott Gob) Miklos; daughter-in-law Susan Paoletti; grandson-in-law Ken Miklos; great-grandchildren Avery and Alison Miklos; and Kate Krizmanich; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Frank J. Paoletti; brothers Joe, Vito, Domenic, Sam, and Nick Sorrentino. Filomena was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home Wednesday from 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held 10am Thursday in the funeral home. Interment following St. Clare Cemetery, Clairton. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Filomena M. Paoletti, in support of University of Pittsburgh Center for Liver Disease and Dr. Shahid Malik, payable to the University of Pittsburgh attn: Gary Dubin, P.O. Box 640093 Pittsburgh, PA 15264-0093.
