Angel "Mike" Diaz

December 03, 2020 |

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

Angel "Mike" Diaz, age 82 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020, after a long battle with lung cancer. Born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, on September 18, 1938, he was the son of the late Daniel Vincente Diaz and Rosa Rivera Diaz.

Angel moved to Pittsburgh in the mid-1960s. He was a skilled carpenter and a great cook. He will be sadly missed by his family.

Emma Marie McKenzie

December 03, 2020 |

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

Emma Marie McKenzie, 79, of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Transitions Health Care Center, North Huntingdon.  She was born, April 10, 1941 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Richard  and Helen (Sakol) Slater.  Prior to her retirement, Emma worked for Bic Corporation in Clearwater, FL as an assembler and later worked for McDonald's in Olympia.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and Edward Slater.  She is survived by her sons, John McKenzie and his wife, Jeneen, Jeff McKenzie; daughter, Angela Abbott and her husband, Harry; sister, Kathleen (Bob) Slater; grandchildren, Sean Abbott, John (Nichole) McKenzie, Matthew (Victoria) McKenzie, Zachary McKenzie; great-grandchildren, Sean, Waylon, Danica,  Easton; and Rev. Kevin Daugherty, whom she loved like a son.  Services and interment will be private.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Norma Jane (Keeler) Chamberlin

December 03, 2020 |

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

Norma Jane (Keeler) Chamberlin, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at William Penn Care Center, Jeannette.  She was born, January 22, 1934 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Arthur and Alice (Olsen) Keeler.  Norma was a loving mom, grandma and friend.  She spent most of her life sharing her musical talent in numerous churches and touched so many hearts as she directed the church choir.  Many lives were touched by her words of wisdom and her caring way.  Mom was blessed by her loving family and her family was truly blessed by her!  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Chamberlin; and sister, Carol Ann Keeler.  She is survived by her daughters, Linda Benish and Laura Kochasic and her husband, Donald; and devoted grandma to Jacob (Diane), Julie, Josh, Emily and Evan.   Services are private.  Service was officiated by Mary Ann Milne.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  Much heartfelt love and thanks goes out to William Penn Senior Suites and Heartland Hospice.  Mom was so loved and cared for by these wonderful loving people!  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Marie Clara (Winterhalter) Jakiela

December 02, 2020 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Marie Clara (Winterhalter) Jakiela, age 83, of North Versailles passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born September 22, 1937 in Bellevue, the daughter of the late Charles Sr. and Marie Winterhalter. She was a longtime member of Mary Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Robert Bellarmine) in East McKeesport. She worked for First Federal Bank in White Oak and National City in Pittsburgh before retiring.

She was a member of the North Versailles, East McKeesport, and Turtle Creek Senior Citizens groups.

Ethel N. Maydak

December 01, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Ethel N. Maydak, 89, of St. Therese Plaza, Munhall, formerly of West Mifflin, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Hempfield Manor in Greensburg. She is survived by son Robert (Alice) Nicklis of Sumter, SC, daughter Vicky (Donald) O'Toole of Latrobe, son David (Cathy) Nicklis of Bedford, and daughter Lori (David) Kracinovsky of  West Mifflin; stepdaughters Marianne Martin (Jim Lindsay) of Panama City, FL, Deborah (Jon) Peace of Fairhope, AL, and Carol (John) Baron of Florence, AL. She is also survived by sisters Janet Ness of Jacobus,  Suzie (Mike) Morris of Edmond, OK, and Goldie Griffith of Holidaysburg and brother Roy (LeAnn) Claar of Holidaysburg; grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Nicklis of Dallas, GA, Bridget (Dan) Labishak of Baldwin, Chrissie (Matt) Begin of Elyria, OH, Kimberly (Roger) Nee of Bedford, David  (Joyce) Nicklis of Bedford, DJ Kracinovsky of Nashville, TN, Kara Kracinovsky of West Mifflin, Brett (Emily) Martin of Lecanto, FL, Erin (Matt) Curran of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Janel Martin of Manhattan, NY, Amanda Martin of Panama city, FL Meghan (Scott) Stallbaum of San Antonio, TX, Anne (Rick) Stairhime of Crozet, VA, Sean (Jackie) Peace of Columbus, O William Baron of Oxford, AL, Sarah Baron of Miami, FL, Jacob Baron of Starkville, MS; eight great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and dear friends. She is the widow of the late Robert (Bob) Nicklis of Langdondale whom she married in 1951 and the late Lawrence (Larry) Maydak whom she married in 1990. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Warren Bill) and Faye (Weiser)   Nevitt of Bedford, sister Nancy Gates  of New Paris, brother Robert Clarr of WY, brother-in-laws, Perry Ness of Jacobus, Harry "Poose" Gates of New Paris and William Griffith of Holidaysburg, and her mother Helen Dodson Clarr of Holidaysburg.

Ethel was employed by Stratigo's Catering of White Oak for 23 years and by the Gateway Clipper Fleet of Pittsburgh for 14 years. She was a lifelong member of the United Church of Christ, first in Friend's Cove (Bedford) and then in Duquesne. She enjoyed her many years as a member of the GFWC Women's Club of Duquesne, the Knights of Columbus Seniors, and the Duquesne Annex Seniors. She served as a past president of the Duquesne Band Parents. She loved baking and sharing the cakes, pies, and cookies she made, but nothing made her happier than yelling BINGO!

Friends and family will be received in the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home, Inc., 828 Richford Street, Duquesne, PA, 15110 on Thursday December 3, 2020 from 2-8 PM and on Friday December 4, 2020 from 10 until time of service at 11AM with Rev. James  Condron, in the Memorial Home. Burial will follow in Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon.

Family wishes for contributions be made to Grace United Church of Christ, 100 7th Street, Duquesne, PA 15110 or the  Humane Animal Rescue, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.

Nancy I. King

December 01, 2020 |

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

Nancy I. King, age 86, of Lincoln Borough, died November 30, 2020, at Riverside Care Center. Born May 19, 1934, in Elizabeth, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Dorothea (Carothers) Trumpe.
Nancy was a fun-loving woman of faith who had the most beautiful smile. She attended the former Bell Bridge Wesleyan Church of Lincoln Borough. Nancy was a US Army veteran, serving during peacetime and loved to wear red, white and blue. She was a member of the Lincoln Borough Mother's Club and a participant of Community Life for many years.

Holly Ann Howard

December 01, 2020 |

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

Holly Ann Howard, age 47, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. She had a love of animals. Born November 3, 1973 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of David Gezovich of Liberty Boro and Saundra (Wilt) Whitehead and stepfather Robert Booth of Rostraver Twp. She is survived by her husband, Michael G. Howard; son, Trestin Howard at home; sister, Tracy Joy (Tony) Gillingham of Belle Vernon; nephews, Anthony (Bunny) Gillingham of Greensburg, Andrew Gillingham of Pittsburgh and Alexander (Page) Gillingham of Belle Vernon; great-niece, Shawnee Gillingham; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. No visitation is planned. A memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

Robert S. White, Jr

December 01, 2020 |

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

Robert S. White, Jr., age 79, of White Oak, died November 26, 2020, at home. Born December 7, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Margaret (Linderman) White and the husband of Barbara (Morgan) White.

John “Jack” Liebert

December 01, 2020 |

By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory

John “Jack” Liebert, 69, of McKeesport, died Nov. 27, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Son of the late William and Jennie (Fontanello) Liebert. Beloved husband of Mary (Chismar) Liebert.  Loving father of Chad (Stacie) Liebert, Jason Liebert, Angela (Dan) Limbacher, Tim Sweeney, and Erin (Ashley) Merida.  Dear grandfather of Brandon, Soloman, Jewel, Grace, Ethan, and Carter. Jack enjoyed golfing, his motorcycle, the outdoors, and time spent with his family.

Mary Jean (Olesky) Strawins

December 01, 2020 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Mary Jean (Olesky) Strawins, 78, of East McKeesport, died Thursday November 26, 2020. She was born March 30, 1942 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Adele (Charley) Olesky and was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas L Strawins Jr. Mary Jean graduated from Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing and received a master’s degree from Penn State University. She was a retired Registered Nurse having worked as a private duty, medical practice, and hospital nurse. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St Robert Bellarmine Church and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.

Theresa “Teri” M. (Curry) Packosky

December 01, 2020 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Theresa “Teri” M. (Curry) Packosky, 66, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born June 3, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ursula Ann (Keller) Curry and was also preceded in death by her husband Stephen “Chip” J. Packosky and her brother Thomas Curry. Teri enjoyed reading, visiting the beach in Florida, and was an animal lover. She is survived by her children Sarah Packosky of Erie, Laura Packosky of Latrobe, and Stephen Packosky of McKeesport; her sisters Kathleen (Don) Hackworth of Monroeville and Maureen Cameron of CA; sister in-law Karen Curry; mother in-law Margaret Ivkovich; and many nieces and nephews.

Edward L. Popp

November 30, 2020 |

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

Edward L. "Ed" Popp, 78, of Duquesne, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 28, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 12, 1942 in Lincoln Place and grew up in Duquesne. He was the son of the late John A. "Jonica" Popp, Jr, and the late Emily F. (Tytke) Popp. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne, Allegheny County FOP Lodge 91, F & AM Aliquippa Lodge 0375, the PIN club, and Dravosburg American Legion. Ed retired from the City of Duquesne Police Department where he served as a Policeman and Detective. Additionally, he worked for the Kennywood Park Police Department and was a retired military veteran where he served a combined 25 years in the U.S. Navy active duty and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard,171st Air Refueling Wing.

Paul Eugene Dow

November 30, 2020 |

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

Paul Eugene "Gene" Dow, 88, of Christy Park, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020.He was born January 21, 1932 in Hays and was the son of the late Ernest and Marie (Sweeny) Dow. Gene was retired from the former Devereaux Chevrolet in McKeesport. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Borrelli) Dow, daughter Cheryl Dow, sons, James, Daniel and B.J. Dow.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Denise Dow, and sons, Robert, Michael and Paul Dow. There is no visitation.

Anna Stipetic

November 30, 2020 |

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

Anna Stipetic, 97, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at The Grove at North Huntingdon. Born in Duquesne, on June 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Mat and Manda (Blaskovic) Stipetic. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking and walking. She is survived by her sister Rose (late Lawrence) Oley of Flowery Branch, GA; Nieces and Nephews; and was predeceased by sisters and brother, Agnes (late Ted) Durkat, Mary (late Joseph) Madar, and Joseph (late Irene) Stipetic.

Alvin F. Coughenour Sr.

November 30, 2020 |

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

Alvin F. Coughenour, Sr., age 89, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Grandview Estates. He was a retired press operator with Swank Industries in Large and former co-owner of Flowers by Ann of Elizabeth. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church. Born September 18, 1931 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late William C. and Temperance (Smart) Coughenour and husband of the late Anna M. (Slavick) Coughenour. He is survived by his sons, Alvin F. (Sheila) Coughenour, Jr. of Elizabeth and Keith A. (Bridget) Coughenour of Franklin Park; four grandchildren; Jason Coughenour of Elizabeth, Larissa (Jason) Driscoll of Herminie, Garret (Jami) Coughenour of Elizabeth and Alayna Coughenour of Franklin Park; seven great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews.