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Ronald D. Mallozzi

December 26, 2020 |

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

Ronald D. Mallozzi, age 78 of Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 24, 2020.  Born November 14, 1942 in McKeesport, he is the son of Louise (Cola) Mallozzi of Clairton and the late Dominick Mallozzi, Jr.  A graduate of Penn State University, Ronald retired as an engineer at Bettis National Labs, West Mifflin, and was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church, Clairton.  Besides his mother, he is survived by his sister Nancy (Larry) Toth of Elizabeth Twp., nephew Michael (Renee) Toth, great-nephews Alex and Joey Toth, and many cousins.  Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his sister Phyllis (Mallozzi) Petros.  

 
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Stella M. Ruccio

December 26, 2020 |

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

Stella M. Ruccio, age 93, of McKeesport, died December 23, 2020, at LGAR Health & Rehabilitation Center of Turtle Creek. Born June 10, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Ann (Kustra) Kustra and the wife of Frank J. Ruccio, for almost 71 years.

Stella dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, and a Christian Mother at Corpus Christi Church. She was also a member of the Polish National Alliance, Lodge #352. Stella enjoyed cooking, baking, and bingo club. She will always be remembered for hosting Christmas Eve and many other family events throughout her life.

 
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Ray Little

December 26, 2020 |

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

Raymond Richard Little of Monroeville,  formerly of Elizabeth Township and North Huntingdon Township, died Thursday December 24, 2020. Born in Glassport, he was raised in the Coal Valley area of Clairton. In high school he developed his desire for electronic equipment, building radios from scratch. He went on to apprentice as an electrician at the USS National Tube Works in McKeesport eventually becoming an estimator for the Electrical Maintenance Division. He became a master electrician before retiring from USS Clairton Steel Works.

 
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Dr. Herbert Lamont Morgan

December 25, 2020 |

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

Dr. Herbert Lamont Morgan, age 71, of Florida, died on December 20, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 29, 1949 and is the son of the late Lamont and MaryJane Hummel Morgan. Herbert worked at South Allegheny School District in elementary education, then was a superintendent at Bethlehem Center and later for Elizabeth Forward School District until he retired. He will be fondly remembered for his lifelong work with children and his unique sense of humor.

 
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Madison Mae Miller

December 25, 2020 |

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

 Madison Mae Miller, 4, of Buena Vista, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born October 7, 2016 in Monroeville and is the daughter of Richard C. Miller, III and Jessica L. (VanHorn) Miller of Buena Vista.

 
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David W. Todd

December 24, 2020 |

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

David W. Todd, age 69, of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired supervisor for Port Authority in Bethel Park. He enjoyed building and collecting model trains and spending time doing yard work. He loved spending time with family, especially his daughter and grandchildren. Born October 9, 1951 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late David O. and Ruth E. (Gerst) Todd. He is survived by wife of 46 years, Sandra K. Todd; daughter, Jody Todd (Daniel Tulisiak) Kosko of Bethel Park; grandchildren, Sydney and Luke Kosko; sister, MaryBeth (James) O'Brien of Brentwood; also, nieces, nephews and cousins.

 
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Edward A. Matias

December 24, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Edward A. Matias, 90, of Glassport died Wednesday December 23, 2020. He is the son of the late Alois and Kathryn (Popelka) Matias. He is the beloved husband of 68 years to Frances (Dworek) Matias. He is survived by sons Robert (Susan) Matias and Anthony (Terry) Matias; daughter Linda (Mark) Matias; grandchildren Eric (Kristen) Matias, Benjamin Matias, and Michelle (Mike) Banaszak; great-grandchildren Samuel and Alexander Matias, Bradley and Brianna Banaszak; sister-in-laws Irene Orenak and Martha Opfer; brother-in-law Ted (Pauline) Dworek; also many nieces and nephews.

 
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Deborah Louise Rogers

December 23, 2020 |

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

Deborah Louise Rogers of Greensburg, died on December 19, 2020. She was Born in McKeesport on April 13, 1950 and is the daughter of the late John and Virginia Newman Williams and the wife of Thomas Rogers.

 
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Samantha L. Howard

December 23, 2020 |

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

Samantha L. Howard , 49 of Larimer died December 21, 2020 at Forbes Regional Hospital. She was born April 1, 1971 in Tampa Florida and grew up in Greensburg. She was the daughter of the late George Rouse and Carole Knight Rouse. Samantha was formerly employed as a nurse's aide. She was a member of Calvary Church. She loved music, reading, and was a lover of animals. Samantha received an Associate Degree in Medical Administration from Ashworth College. She was also a Mary Kay consultant and worked at West Penn Hospital at Hillman Cancer Center. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her beloved husband Shaun Howard, one son Arthur and one brother George Rouse. There will be no public visitation. Services will be held at a later date. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Shirley M. Cracolice

December 23, 2020 |

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

Shirley M. Cracolice, 85, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born December 23, 1934 in McKeesport and was  the daughter of the late Robert William  and Anna M. Popalo.  She was the wife of the late Matthew Andrew Cracolice, who passed away January 20, 2003. Shirley was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Worship site. She worked as a realtor with her husband for over 50  years in their business of Century 21 and later Classic Homes . She was also the owner and operator of Shirley Apartments in White Oak.  She enjoyed playing bingo and card games, especially hand and foot, with her friends and family. Playing cards with her siblings and mother were her absolute favorite. She loved her family and her grandchildren.

 
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Theodore J. “Ted” Schleifer III

December 22, 2020 |

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

On December 22, 2020, Theodore J. “Ted” Schleifer III, age 75, of North Braddock, received eternal life and was reunited with his late parents, Theodore J. and Evelyn F. (McClelland) Schleifer Jr. 

Theodore was the owner of the Schleifer Funeral Chapel and Professional Funeral & Cremation Services of North Braddock.  He was a graduate of St. Thomas District High School, Class of 1963, Duquesne University, Carlow College and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and did graduate work as a Reading Specialist at the University of Pittsburgh.

He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish, where he served as a lector and extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, past president of the Braddock Rotary Club, member of the Enterprise Zone, member of the Knights of Columbus and the Braddock Elks. He was the organist at Kerr Presbyterian Church in Penn Hills and a member of the Allegheny County, Steel Valley, and Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association.

 
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Frances T. Osada

December 22, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Frances T. Osada, 70, of Glassport died December 21, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Francis and Minnie Weslock and beloved wife of the late Edward J. Osada Jr. She is survived by her daughter Kimberly (Randy) Adams; son Robert (Jessica) Osada; grandchildren Scott and Laura Adams and Jackson Osada; sister Edna Monper; sister-in-laws Jean Ann Osada and Diane Stinner; also nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters Betty Collins and Darlene Diebold and brother Joseph Weslock. Frances was retired from U.S. Steel and a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and Ciloetes. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. from 2-5 and 6-8. A funeral blessing will be held Mon. Dec. 28 at 10am in the funeral home. Interment will be private.

 


Harry J. Williams

December 22, 2020 |

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

Harry J. "Joe" Williams, age 75, of Washington, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Washington Hospital. He retired after 38 years as a laborer for West Elizabeth Lumber Co. He was a member of the Washington Council for the Blind and the Washington Lions Club, and he enjoyed hunting. Born December 16, 1945 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Bickerton) Williams. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Wanda J. (Wall) Williams; stepdaughter, Debbie (Dan) Fine of New Eagle; step-grandchildren, Ryan Fine of New York City and Amber (Collin) Maxwell of Monongahela; step-great-grandchild, Addie Maxwell; sisters, Margaret Campbell of Rostraver, Betty Jane (Donald) Coltogirone of North Huntingdon and Mary Ellen Sulesky of North Huntingdon; brother, Gary (Margaret) Williams of West Elizabeth; sister-in-law, Sherryl Wall of Roscoe; also, nieces and nephews.

 
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Mark A. Noon

December 22, 2020 |

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

Mark A. Noon, age 60, of Pittsburgh, died on December 14, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on March 30, 1960 and is the son of the late Arthur M. and Helen Ganyu Noon.

 
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Janet Territ

December 22, 2020 |

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

Janet L. Territ, age 87, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born in Forward Township, she was the only child of Bruna and Eugene Grilli. She was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Elrama and a former member of St. Michael Parish. She was a retired medical secretary for Drs. King & Davides in McKeesport and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion. She married James E. Territ and together they raised four children. She was an ardent gardener with a green thumb for growing irises, and a lover of ballroom dancing. Predeceased by her husband James, Janet is survived by her children, Sharon (Randy), Thomas (Alison), Ronald, Debra (Timothy); grandchildren, Matthew (Kjirsten), Brian, Lauren, Benjamin; great-grandson, Lincoln; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 
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