Charles G. Dragos

August 10, 2020 |

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

Charles G. "Chillers" Dragos,  94, of Greenock, passed away at home on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was born February 12, 1926 in Glassport and was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Boderna) Dragos, Sr.  He was a member of St. Mary's Romanian Church, Christy Park, the Glassport Sons of Italy, Elizabeth Township Ex-serviceman's Club, and the Versailles Croatian Club.

Mary Ann Rabickow

August 10, 2020 |

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

Mary Ann Rabickow, age 84 of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, August 9, 2020.  Born May 30, 1936 in Atlasburg, she was a daughter of the late Andy and Mary B. (Pachucka) Rabickow.  After moving to Clairton in 1950, Mary Ann was member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish (St. Clare of Assisi Church), worked as a bookkeeper for the former Busy Beaver in Clairton, retired as a secretary from Clairton City Hall in 1998, and, after her retirement, worked part time for Three Rivers Bank in Large and the Clairton City FCU.  In her spare time, she loved to bowl, could not wait to go to the casino, and had a green thumb, particularly with her mums and tomatoes.  Mary Ann is survived by her sisters Andrea Shawley of Brentwood and Linda Kutsenkow of Clairton; her sister-in-law Martina Rabickow of Whitehall; her nieces and nephews Christine Wallace, Ricky Rabickow, Michael A. Shawley, Amy and Leslie Kutsenkow,  and Patrick Shawley; three great-nieces; and three great-nephews.  Besides her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her brother Nick Rabickow, her long time companion Andy Gregg, and her nephew Nicky Rabickow. 

Albert W. Getlak Jr.

August 09, 2020 |

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

Albert W. Getlak Jr., age 77, of White Oak, passed away August 9, 2020, at UPMC East. Born October 1, 1942, in Braddock, he was the husband of Carol (Cooper) Getlak and the son of the late Albert W. Sr. and Julia (Hubaly) Getlak.

Earl J. McElhinny

August 09, 2020 |

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

Earl J. McElhinny, age 87 of Buena Vista, Pa died August 8, 2020 in Mercy Hospital. He was born May 30,1933 in McKeesport, Pa., a son of the late James and Elizabeth Griffin McElhinny. Earl was the owner/operator of McElhinny Barns and Landscaping. He was a member of the Holy Family Church in West Newton where he sang in the church choir, and  helped at spaghetti dinners. He enjoyed attending Steeler camps. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during Korea. He was preceded in death by his son, Larry and one brother James. He is survived by his daughter, Lori Pappalardo (Christopher), sister in law, Pat McElhinny, three sisters, Sister Betty McElhinny  ( Sister Elizabeth), Sister Mary Theresa McElhinny (Sister Vivian), Florence Kane, daughter in law, Julie McElhinny, 6 grandchildren, Justin, Eric Brandon, Bryce, Danny and Josh, along with nieces and nephews.

Catherine Alice Yunecko

August 08, 2020 |

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

Catherine Alice Yunecko, age 86, died Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was born on March 17, 1934 in Turtle Creek. She is the daughter of the late Martin and Catherine Obronowich Golobic, and the wife of the late George Yunecko.

Peter Mortakis

August 08, 2020 |

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

Peter Mortakis, age 75, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, August 6, 2020.  He was born in McKeesport on July 6, 1945 and is the son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth Haney Mortakis.

Peter Joseph "PJ" Mayfield

August 08, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Peter Joseph "PJ" Mayfield, Jr. age 30, of Glassport, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020.  He was born October 7, 1989, in McKeesport to Peter Mayfield, Sr., and Joann (Carr) Mayfield, of Glassport. He was the loving husband of Emma Katherine (Harrison) Mayfield and loving father of Morgan Mayfield (Mother) Jessika Lacivita, Haylee Holmes and Ashlee Harrison.

Diana M. Drobac

August 08, 2020 |

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

Diana M. Drobac, age 84 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020.  Born March 14, 1936 in Duquesne "below the tracks," she was a daughter of the late Gavrisha and Marija (Boban) Medich.  A 1954 graduate of Duquesne High School, Diana worked as a secretary for Bell Telephone in McKeesport.  She was a member of St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, the former St. Mary's Serbian Orthodox Church in Clairton, and its Serbian Sisters Circle.  Diana was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Clairton and the F.U.D.S. Card Club.  Previously, she was a Kolo dancer with her husband for the former Balkan Dance Group, which performed at The Syria Mosque and Kennywood.  She was also Miss Serbian Day at Kennywood Park in 1958 and, in her spare time, enjoyed harness racing and slots at the Meadows.  Diana is survived by her husband Milan "Jerry" Drobac, Jr.; her children Milana Drobac of Jefferson Hills and Michael (Amanda) Drobac of Yardley; her grandchildren Nicholas Kye, Michaela, and Camila Drobac; numerous nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and many Kumovi.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her four siblings Zvonko, Alex and Gabriel Medich and Yelena Cheke.

George A. Bilec Jr.

August 08, 2020 |

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

George A. Bilec Jr., 77, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport.  He was born December 26, 1942 in Braddock, a son of the late George A. and Anna Eleanor (Zajar) Bilec.  George was a graduate of Braddock High School and a member of St. Agnes Parish.  Prior to his retirement, he was a control operator for Duquesne Light and a veteran of the US Army.  He was an avid bowler,  Pittsburgh sports fan, and ran & finished  11 Pittsburgh Marathons.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Susan (Markovic) Bilec; and second wife, Wanda Bilec.

Alexander Michael Trocheck-Griesbaum

August 08, 2020 |

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

Alexander Michael Trocheck-Griesbaum, 24, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020.  He was born November 12, 1995 in Jeannette, the son of Trina Trocheck and Brandon Griesbaum.  Alex was a roofer for Gary's Roofing Co., a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of 2014, and enjoyed spending time with his family.  He is survived by his Pap and Mema, Gary and Marilynn Trocheck;  uncle, Gary "Gee" Trocheck; stepmother, Jamie Griesbaum; fiancee, Kayla Wolf; half brother, Carter Griesbaum; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  Services are private.  Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Donald C. “Pops” Vitous

August 07, 2020 |

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

Donald C. “Pops” Vitous, 98, of North Versailles Twp. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday August 5, 2020.

Beloved husband of the late Anna (Fecho) Vitous.  Loving father of John Vitous, Donald (Carol) Vitous, Jeannie (Carl) Krzywiec, James (Ayu) Vitous, Curtis (Anita) Vitous, and the late Timothy M. Vitous; 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and many beloved nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.

Cora L. (Wyncoop) McAuliffe Dixon

August 07, 2020 |

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

Cora L. (Wyncoop) McAuliffe Dixon, age 94, of Scott Township, formerly of North Versailles, Elizabeth Township and Finleyville, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was born February 8, 1926 in Clairton, daughter of the late George Paul and Elsie Bailey Wyncoop. Cora was a homemaker for most of her life but also worked for J.C. Penney’s at the Eastland Mall for several years. She was a former member of Mary Mother of God Parish (formerly St. Robert Bellarmine Church) in East McKeesport, St. Michael’s in Elizabeth Township and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Finleyville, as well as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion of Finleyville.

Mary Theresa Kritikos

August 07, 2020 |

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

Mary Theresa Kritikos, 90, of Coulter, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born November 14, 1929 in Coulter and was the daughter of the late William and Julia Harkins Rebold.  She was the wife of the late George Patrick Kritikos, Jr.  Mary was a member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon and a former member of the former St. Patrick Church in Coulter, as well as St. Patrick Church in Christy Park.

Eugene A. Lucot

August 07, 2020 |

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

Eugene A. Lucot, age 83 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Manorcare Health System, Pittsburgh.  Born January 27, 1937 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Edwin Lucot and Mary (Martino) Trich.  A retired sheet metal foreman for the Local #19 in Philadelphia, Eugene is survived by his wife Dolores Marie (Molinaro) Lucot; his son Joseph Lucot-Brochhausen and son in law Donald Brochhausen of East Northport, NY; his brother Edward (the late Maryann) Lucot of Clairton; and also nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his siblings James (Mary) Lucot and Sandra Lucot.

Richard Jules Cibak

August 07, 2020 |

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

Richard Jules Cibak, age 65, of White Oak, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020.  He was born in McKeesport on October 13, 1954 and is the son of the late John A. Cibak and the late Betty Spudy Stokes. He is survived by his sister-in-law and caregiver, Anne (William) Bacon; nieces, Desiree, Dede, Karli; and nephews, Lewis, Jon, Tyler and Steve, brothers, Ronald and Randy Cibak both of McKeesport; sisters, Roberta J. Stokes of Monroeville and Rebecca J. Laird of North Versailles; and many other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Russell, Regis, and Robert Cibak.