August 15, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Ronald S. "Barno" Barnes, age 63, of McKeesport, died August 13, 2021, at home. Born July 27, 1958, in McKeesport, he was preceded in death by his parents, John "Jack" and Betty (Toal) Barnes; and son, Dakota Barnes. He is survived by his wife, Angela (Cannon) Barnes; and daughter, Brandi (Dan Wilson) Barnes.
Barno was currently working at Dura-Metal Products Corp. of Irwin, where he was a machinist. He previously worked at Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Division (EMD) of Cheswick with 18 years of service. Barno was a graduate of McKeesport High School, Class of 1976. He earned his Journeyman Tool and Die Maker certification in 1994. His memberships include the Croatian Club CFU Lodge 146, and Rich's Parkside Den, both of McKeesport. He enjoyed shooting pool, pitching horseshoes, riding his Harley, and spending time with his family and friends at Rich's Parkside Den.
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August 15, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Margaret “Marge” Behunek, age 91, of White Oak, passed away peacefully August 13, 2021, surrounded by loving family. Born July 4, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Merges) Cerniga and the wife of the late Frank Behunek. Marge was retired from McKeesport Area School District, where she was a Special Education Teacher’s Aide. She took great pride in helping children to learn. Marge was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish and the White Oak Seniors Club. Marge enjoyed playing Bingo at the White Oak Fire Hall and excursions to local casinos with her friends. One of her favorite memories was being on “Price is Right” and meeting Bob Barker.
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August 14, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
John George Schmidt, 73, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born April 23, 1948 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Lawrence and Ruth Viola (Lutz) Schmidt. John was a retired Industrial Specialist for the Department of Defense and had also worked for the 911 Airbase at Pittsburgh International Airport. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam with the US Army. For his service, he received the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. He was a member of Vietnam Veteran's Inc, Pittsburgh Chapter, DAV Col. S. D. Foster # 76 and the NRA. John loved riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.
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August 13, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Gail (Bobich) Pristera, 79, formerly of North Versailles Twp., passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in Kissimmee, Florida.
Gail was born December 2, 1941, in Braddock, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late George Bobich and Mary Cvihanovich. Gail was the loving mother of, and is survived by, her children Lisa Saunders, Lori Pristera, Richard Pristera, Leslie (Preston) Pristera-Lee. She was a doting grandmother to Dylan Zayonc, Daniel Molina, Gabrielle Pristera, Morgan Molina, Madison Pristera, Duvall Lee, Shakari Lee, and Great-Grandmother to Ryker Zayonc. Gail was the devoted sister to Wayne (Pauline) Bobich, Marie DiNardo, Gina (Larry) Leo, and Michael (Jane) Mikulich. She was the caring Godmother to Jennifer Calabrese and a loving Aunt to her nieces and nephews.
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August 13, 2021 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Margaret M. (Tomasic) Kolin, 65, of White Oak died August 11, 2021 surrounded by her dear family after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Peggy was the wife of Dennis M. Kolin, Sr. for 48 years, mother of Jennifer Ray and Dennis (Carlye) Kolin and beloved Grammy of Sara Ray. Peggy was a floral designer and loved crafts and she most loved spending and spoiling her granddaughter, Sara. Peggy would help anyone she ever met and was a kind, loving and most generous soul. Born in McKeesport in 1956, she was the daughter of the late George J. Tomasic, Sr. and Margaret (Pavlisko) Tomasic.
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August 13, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Maxine H. Sayles, 82, died August 8, 2021. Friends will be received 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16, 2021 at Zion Baptist Church, 1300 Locust St., McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Aug. 17. Arrangements are in charge of Tunie Funeral Home Inc.
August 13, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Natasha Demery, 41, died Aug. 3, 2021. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Natasha Demery, please visit our floral store.
August 13, 2021 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Raymond E. Perhacs, 70, of Duquesne, entered eternal rest suddenly on Friday, August 6, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on December 29, 1950, he was the son of the late Zoltan and Pauline (Fenyus) Perhacs. Mr. Perhacs was a sub contractor in the construction and masonry trades. Beloved husband of Jeanine (Bovee) Perhacs, he is also survived by two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Carole (late Robert) Collins and Patricia and Martin Bovee, four nephews and a niece; two great nephews and three great nieces, and several cousins.
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August 13, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Leavy Gadsden, Jr., 77, died Aug. 10, 2021. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 1406 Cornell St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.
August 13, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Robert Stephen “Seeds” Popovic, age 83, of Port Vue died on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born in Port Vue on May 10, 1938 and is the son of the late Stephen who died in 1983 and Helen (Tutko) Popovic, in April 2021 at the age of 102. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene (McConeghy) Popovic.
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August 13, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Paul T. Kampert, age 76, of Bridgeville, died August 10, 2021, at home. Born January 25, 1945, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Jaskulski) Kampert and the beloved partner of Bonnie DiGuillo for 31 years.
Paul had worked at the G.C. Murphy Warehouse early in life, where he met his late wife, Rosemarie. He retired from the U.S. Steel Duquesne Works and worked for the sisters of St. Francis.
He loved watching cowboy and western movies and enjoyed Steeler and Pirate games.
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August 12, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Goldie K. Stoupis, age 84, of White Oak, died August 10, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born October 28, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Ljuba (Yanzetich) Klisanin. Goldie was born and raised in McKeesport, living most of her adult life in White Oak, PA. She was a majorette while attending McKeesport High School, and later in life enjoyed crafting, reading romance and mystery novels, playing bingo and spending warm summer days at White Oak Heritage Hill Swimming Pool. She also loved traveling to California to visit with her brother, choosing at one point to relocate to Seal Beach for several years, where she enjoyed her time and developed lifelong friendships that were very special to her. Most of all, she was a devoted mother and grandmother.
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August 12, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
]William K. "Willie" Yeager, age 48, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, died August 10, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born May 2, 1973, in McKeesport, he was the son of Thomas E. and Debbie (Roberts) Yeager, and the late Shirley (Anderson) Yeager and the partner and best friend of Elizabeth "Sissy" Richel.
Willie worked as a plumber until his health would no longer allow and formerly worked at MTMI Mechanical and East Suburban Inc. He was a member of First United Methodist of McKeesport. Willie was an avid softball player and enthusiast. He also enjoyed shooting pool, bowling, darts, karaoke, and fishing. Willie was always there to lend a hand. He will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.
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August 12, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Etna Jean Riley, 94, of Liberty Borough died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, August 9, 2021. Etna called Jean by all her family and friends, was born in Duquesne on April 2, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Charles Bruce Shaffer and Etna Thompson Shaffer. Jean worked as a bookkeeper in the banking industry until she was 80 years old. Jean attended art school and also trained to be an air traffic controller. She was a champion duck pin bowler and loved spending time with her family, entertaining everyone with her sense of humor, unique sense of style, Texas sheet cake, and a glass of wine.
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August 11, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Carolyn L. Gross, age 80, of Munhall, died August 8, 2021, at Riverside Care Center. Born July 2, 1941, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Lenart) Mattis and wife of the late Richard Gross.
Carolyn was an avid bingo player, a proud member of her long-time co-op housing family, and loved conversing with her friend Rita. Her mom, Helen, was her inspiration in life.
She is survived by son Dennis Mattis; brother, Wayne (Mary) Mattis, and other relatives and friends.
Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor.
