October 05, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard A. "Rick" Biega, 74, of White Oak, passed away Friday October 3, 2025 after a short, but intense, battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born May 29, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Francis "Frank" Biega and the late Helen (Swiencki) Biega Evanovich. Rick was a very active member of The Christy Park United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, was a lay leader, and was on the Pastoral Board. He worked as a customer service engineer for Xerox of Pittsburgh for over 25 years, and after his retirement also worked at Enterprise in Irwin. Rick was also a professional photographer. He and his wife Sharon, also had a photography business, R & S Photography, where he did wedding photography, family photos and also his favorite, scenic photography. He enjoyed children and loved to make others laugh. He was very handy, and could fix almost anything, if not he would still give his best attempt. He will be greatly missed.
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October 04, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Timothy Adams, age 57 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Born April 6, 1968 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William Adams and Peggy Ann (Davis) Adams. Timothy loved his motorcycle and the outdoors. He was meticulous and neat with everything, from his tools to his clothes, and was naturally handy and mechanically inclined, using his talents to restore old bicycles. Tim is survived by his siblings Kimberly Adams of Clairton, William (Kimberly) Adams of Coal Center, and David (Michelle) Adams of Elizabeth; his nieces and nephews: Courtney, Jaden, Cory, McKaylee and Marissa Adams and Christie Bauer; his great-nieces-and-nephews Cameron Leigh Saunders, Elyse and Colter Adams, and Weston, Amelia, George, and Valerie Bauer; his "grandbabies" Enzo and Austin Salaske; his aunts and uncle Georgene Stapf of Elizabeth Twp., Robert Abraham of Cleveland, and Shelia Clien; and also many cousins. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his uncles George Abraham and Edward Davis, Jr.
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October 03, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Eleanor Jean Eisele, 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born June 26, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Denzel Forrest and Dessie Norma (Weaver) Wiseman. She was a Registered Nurse for 52 years and retired one month after her 70th birthday. She was a member of Boston United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, White Oak Rescue and was the nurse for the McKeesport Majorette Drum and Bugle Corps.
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October 03, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Adam James Weyer, 38, of North Versailles, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born April 6, 1987 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Kevin James and Roberta Jean (Jones) Weyer. Adam attended Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak. He had previously worked for Vista Metals in Elizabeth Township, the former Deli-Icious Catering in Wilmerding, and DoorDash and UberEats. He enjoyed fishing and camping in Slippery Rock Campground, where his favorite fishing spot was at Slippery Rock Creek. He liked playing video games, especially his Nintendo Switch. From a very young age, Adam was fascinated with washing machines, as a child he would go on many trips to Sears with his late Aunt Peg to see the “Kennymore” and loved to watch the agitation work. He loved his mother’s French Creme that was used for making lady locks. He loved his cats, as well. His favorite time of year was Halloween, because he loved the spookiness and enjoyed celebrating, and decorating. He had the gift of
GAB and always wanted to make everyone around him happy. He will be greatly missed.
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October 03, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Marlene J. Straub, age 93, of White Oak, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully on September 26, 2025, at her home. Born April 2, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Anna (Barron) Shivey and the wife of the late John Jacob Straub for over 40 years.
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October 03, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Michael Leyland Simmons, 62 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, was born August 26, 1963, in McKeesport, PA. He was the son of the late Sylvester and Marion Singleton Simmons.
Michael attended school and graduated from McKeesport School District. After graduation, he worked for various places of employment; his most recent employment was with Mon Yough Community in the Housekeeping Department
Michael enjoyed watching the cooking channel, playing cards, and softball for the McKeesport All-Stars Team.
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October 02, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Frank Frazier Sr., age 91, of West Mifflin
Sunrise, November 1, 1933, and Sunset, October 1, 2025.
Born in Jefferson County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Thomas and Theodore (Ray) Frazier.
Frank received his formal education at Talladega Boarding School for the Deaf. He moved to Pennsylvania in the 1960's.
He was employed by Fashion Bug, Charming Shoppes, Inc. for twenty five years. He retired in December, 1996. After that, he became employed for the Burlington Coat Factory in January, 1997.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of the Deaf in Wilkinsburg.
Frank is the father of Sheryl Ann Frazier of Alabama and the late Frank Frazier Jr.
He is the uncle of Angela Trivers of Inglewood, CA, Patricia (Harold) Palmore of Birmingham, AL and Tyese and Tracy Frazier of Birmingham, AL. He is also survived by a host of other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Gladys F. Trivers, Tom Frazier Jr., Wilbert "Jack" Frazier and Melvin Hayes and his ex-wife Katherine Pettaway.
There is no visitation or services scheduled currently. Burial will take place in McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery, 1608 5th Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132.
Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
The family would like to thank the PACE Staff at Community Life in McKeesport. They were like family to Frank. And special thanks to the staff at UPMC St. Margaret’s for the care they provided at Frank’s end of life stages.
Note: photo circa 2007
October 02, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marianne Morsey, 71, of Harwick passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born in McKeesport on January 16, 1954 as the fifth child to the late Bernard George and Eileen Doris (Welcker) Morsey. As a baby, Marianne was stricken by viral encephalitis, changing her life and that of her family forever. In Spite of numerous hospital stays, Mare was a happy, sweet girl. She loved trains and always reminded everyone to "stay off the tracks" if she heard one approaching. She was also a music lover. The Beatles, Elvis, the Monkeys, and Tom Jones were just a few artists that were always on the record player - morning to night. After a spinal injury, Mare spent 30 years at Passavant Homes in Harwick. There were many wonderful caregivers who surrounded her with love through all of her difficult days. The family would like the thank all of you for loving their "Mare-Bear."
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October 01, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jack B. Dowler, age 65, of Duquesne, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his residence. Born in McKeesport on March 9, 1960, he was the son of the late Homer and Evelyn (Dorchak) Dowler. He was a retired computer programmer at Curtis Wright EMD and was Catholic by faith. He played football for Duquesne High School on their 1978 WPIAL Championship Team. He was also a state champion for high school wrestling. He loved coaching softball.
Jack is the father of Robyn (Nick) Rosso of West Mifflin and Matthew (Missi) Dowler of Baldwin; grandfather of Nathaniel, Aurora and Gwendolyn Rosso; great grandfather of Jesus Martinez; and brother of Lynn, Kathleen Asmondy of Michigan, Stacey (Steve) Surmick of Elizabeth and the late Wayne Dowler.
There will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the West Mifflin Fire Hall #3. Everyone is welcome.
Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
October 01, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
David G. Sadinsky, age 82, of White Oak, formerly of Duquesne and West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born in McKeesport on February 15, 1943, he was the son of the late John A. and Agnes (Nazat) Sadinsky. He worked with his father at the David Co., a contracting company, retired from Jefferson Hospital as a Maintenance Manager and was a former employee of U.S. Steel-Homestead Works. He is a former member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-Holy Name Church, currently a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4120 and a member of the Senior Group at St. Maximillian Church-Homestead. He enjoyed going to the gym and swimming.
David is the husband of Jacqueline J. “Jackie” (Wilson) Sadinsky for 57 years; father of David Sadinsky of Duluth, Minnesota and Alison Lusnak of Whitaker; grandfather of Ian Sadinsky and Alexandra Bonacci; and brother of Laudie Baer of Columbia, MD.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 2-6 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, where a Blessing Service will be held at 9:20 a.m., on Friday, October 3, 2025, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Church-McKeesport, with Fr. Adam Potter officiating.
October 01, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Laura Louise Walker, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on March 13, 1953, to the late Robert Walker and Viola (Kelly) Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Rev. Robert W. Anderson, and her sister-in-law, Delores (Leggett) Anderson.
Laura was a graduate of McKeesport Area High School and obtained a nursing degree from Community College of Allegheny County.
She worked as a registered nurse for 35 years. She held various positions throughout the field, starting at Children's Hospital, working with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit, to the operating rooms of Presby, McKeesport, and Shadyside Hospital, and various other positions. She retired from UPMC East in Monroeville in 2016.
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October 01, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rebecca (Sabo) Naderi, 52, of Freeport, Long Island, NY, passed away on Monday September 29, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1973 in McKeesport and grew up in Irwin, where she belonged to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She was the daughter of the late John and Joan (Woodring) Sabo. She is survived by her son, Robert Naderi of Jeanette; uncle, Doug (Nancy) Woodring of White Oak; aunt, Coralei Kartesz of Wexford and numerous cousins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Christopher Sabo. A service of remembrance will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 502 Main St, Irwin, PA 15642 on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6 PM. Local obituary notice provided by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director.
October 01, 2025 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Shirley L. Ludwick Michaels, 84, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, Sept 30th, 2025, at Woodhaven Health and Rehab Center in Monroeville. She was born in Elizabeth on September 11, 1941, to the late Raymond LaSalle and Hazel Louise Shorthouse Ludwick. She is survived by daughter Melissa (Aubrey) Scott of Elizabeth and grandchildren Troy and Alaina. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents. Shirley was a member of the Pine Run United Methodist Church, where she served as Lay Leader, a certified Lay Servant, Coordinator of Senior Saturdays, and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She loved and adored her grandchildren, loved all Pittsburgh Sports and basketball, and enjoyed Luther Vandross and B.E. Taylor music. Shirley worked at Kirkpatrick and Lockhart as well as Williams Coulson as a legal administrative assistant, where she retired. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place on Monday at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M., presided by Jude Urso. Interment will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
October 01, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marcia Marie Felkay, 87, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Allentown, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Lvov, Poland on October 16, 1937 to the late Rudolf and Klara (Wasserman) Stand. As a child, Marcia immigrated to Norway after the Second World War and waited over 10 years before she was able to ultimately immigrate to the United States in 1956. Shortly after coming to America she met her late husband, Andrew Felkay at Brooklyn College where they both obtained their bachelor degrees. She went on to attend Kutztown University obtaining a Masters degree in counselling. She worked over three decades at a women's shelter (Turning Point of Lehigh Valley). providing therapy to victims of domestic violence.. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, travelling, completing NY Times crossword puzzles and participating in book clubs and creative writing groups. After her husband of 60 years Andrew passed away on June 2, 2021, Marcia moved to South Hills Square Retirement Resort in Castle Shannon where she made many new friends.
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October 01, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Norma Goehring, age 93 of North Huntingdon, passed away on September 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 13, 1932 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Joe and Cora King. Norma loved to spend time at the casino, and she especially enjoyed the slot machines. She always looked forward to playing bingo with her friends at the Circleville Volunteer Fire Department on Friday nights. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Robert Goehring in 2020, one son, Ricky Goehring, and one sister, Marie King. She is survived by one son, Randy Goehring (wife Mary), three grandchildren, Zachary (wife Rebecca), Juliene, and Rachel, and one great-granddaughter, Ellie. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 10 AM, with interment to follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery of Denmark in Export. Norma's family would like to extend a special thank-you to the nurses and aides from Suncrest Hospice for their care and compassion, especially Renee and Emily. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
