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May 18, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Walter Woods Kunkle, age 95, of White Oak, died May 17, 2021, at home. Born March 27, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Herman and Mamie (Kim) Kunkle, and husband of Donna Holshue, who died minutes before him.
May 18, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donna Gail Holshue Kunkle, age 79, of White Oak, died May 17, 2021, at home. Born December 11, 1941, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Septer) Morgan and wife of Walter Kunkle, who died just moments after Donna.
May 18, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ruth M. (McClain) Kelly, age 81, of Morrisdale, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Embassy of Huntingdon. She retired as a secretary for Pemberton's in Boston. She was a member of Elizabeth Wesleyan Church. Born September 4, 1939 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Anna (Kalkbrenner) McClain. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Rev. Roy A. Kelly; sons, David Kelly of Boston, Dennis (Cheryl) Kelly of Morrisdale and Patrick (Linda) Kelly of Macungie; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Judy Stumme of North Versailles, Diane (Dennis) Marhefka of Hamilton, OH and Sherry (Bill) Whisel of New Castle; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Pamela Kelly. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second AVenue, Elizabeth on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, May 21 at 1 PM at the Elizabeth Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Bowers officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Burial is private. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
May 17, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Anna M. (Raible) Busch, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born June 19, 1930 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Daniel and Agnes (Holtz) Raible. Anna was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church where she was a Christian Mother and lector. She enjoyed quilting, playing cards and especially loved taking care of her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Busch; sons, Daniel and Ronald Busch; son-in-law, Edward O'Day; brothers, Walter, Edwin, Roy, John, Fr. Daniel; sisters, Rita Harrison and Mary Welsh. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Donna), Richard (Karen), Randall (Kristine); daughters, Bernadette O'Day, Lora (Daniel) McCullough; sister, Sr. Agnes Raible CDP; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Busch; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one on the way.
May 16, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Thomas "Woody" Edward Paull, Sr., 67, of Boston, passed away Saturday May 15, 2021. He was born August 5, 1953 in Uniontown and was the son of Nancy (Whoolery) Paull of Greenock and the late Rev. Wendell Eugene Paull. He was the husband of the late Idalynn (Morgenstern) Paull who passed away December 26, 2006. Tom was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the Audubon Society. Among the many hobbies that Woody had, he most enjoyed genealogy, photography, watching movies and was into the history of the Railroad and the Civil War. He was also a volunteer at numerous local Fire Departments. He worked for the former General Motors Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin and was a US Navy Veteran.
May 16, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Laurie Lynn Rack, 54, of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born April 14, 1967 in McKeesport and was the daughter of L. Robert and Virginia B. (Gilleland) Rack of Elizabeth Township. She was a 1985 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, she obtained her Bachelors Degree from West Virginia University, her Associates Degree in Nursing from CCAC, her Bachelors Degree in Nursing, her Masters Degree in Nursing and her Doctorate of Nursing from The University of Pittsburgh. Laurie worked as a nurse for over 30 years, primarily at UPMC Montefiore where she was Clinical Director for the last 15 years. . She was an avid Pittsbugh Pirates fan and enjoyed gardening. Laurie was known as a planner and organizer, whether it be for work, home or even black Friday shopping. She was a kind-hearted person who was always thinking of others, whether through charity or tying scarves around poles in the Pittsburgh area for the homeless.
May 16, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
John L. Kubicko, age 91, of North Braddock, Pennsylvania passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Mary Krivjanik Kubicko.He was born on Saturday, January 24, 1930 to the late Stephen William Kubicko and Edna Mattey Kubicko, as well as Cecelia Kranyak Kubicko.
John, also known as the Pennsylvania Outdoorsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and all things outdoors. He was also an outdoor sporting goods sales representative.
John is survived by his loving cherished daughter Donna Lee MacDonald Florida, sister-in-law Madeline (Stephen) Lesko and sister-in-law Catherine (late William) Kubicko.
His life was enriched with interactions of his loving, thoughtful and caring nieces and nephews, Cathy (Alvin) Knox, Carole Marie (Keith) Simmons, Corrinne (Michael) Dowling, Colleen (Robert) Pantalone, Stephen Kubicko and Jeffrey Lesko.
May 15, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Donald Louis Schillaci, 86, of Mckeesport, died Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born in Glassport on December 7, 1934. He was the son of the late Louis Jerome Schillaci and Annabelle Pryor Schillaci and the husband of B. J. (Betty Jean) Schillaci.
Don graduated from Glassport High School in 1952. He attended Marietta College on a football scholarship. He worked at Copperweld in Glassport. He was a supervisor at McConway Torley, Tygart Industries, Sash Erectors Fabricating, and Reliance Steel. He retired as a maintenance worker at McKeesport Housing Authority.
He loved all sports and ran a 70 and over softball team for Jaycox-Jaworski. He was elected into the McKeesport and Glassport Sports Hall of Fame. He enjoyed golfing, playing softball and watching his grandsons play all sports over the years. He loved all of the McKeesport sports, but never missed a McKeesport High School Football game.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by brothers, Joseph (Jeanette) Schillaci, and Louis (Noreen) Schillaci; sister-in-law, Norma Schillaci; children, Donna (Dino) DiGregory, Jay (Evie) Schillaci, Gregg Schillaci and stepson, Dave Asmonga; grandchildren, Dino II, Gino, and Dominico DiGregory, Jay (Laura) Schillaci, Jeremy Schillaci, Jenn Schillaci, Brandon Schillaci, and Amanda Asmonga; great-grandchildren, Gino DiGregory, Jr., Alessandra and Matteo Schillaci and Viola Schillaci. Special cousins, Judy Johnston and Ralph Schillaci. Also lots of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
May 15, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
June E. Ferguson, age 96, of White Oak, died on May 14, 2021. Born in McKeesport on June 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Sarah Heatherington Williams and the wife of the late Robert C. Ferguson.
May 14, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Kathryn Ann Waugaman “Foofy”, age 62, of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on July 31, 1958 and is the daughter of the late John H. and Kathryn I. March Waugaman, Jr. She retired as an environmental specialist for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
May 14, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Mavin L. Koval, age 75, formerly of Braddock, passed away on May 13, 2021. Born in Pittsburgh on October 2, 1945, she was the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Williams) Koval. She was a retired admissions clerk at Braddock Hospital for 47 years. Mavin graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Pittsburgh, Duffs Business School, and she enjoyed reading. She is the sister of James (Linda) Koval of Mechanicsburg and the late Marilyn (late Vernon) Moyer; aunt of Myley Moyer, Sandy (Jeff Wilson) Moyer, Kirk Moyer and the late Jaya Moyer; great aunt of Christopher (Colleen) Moyer, Maya Wilson and the late Dylan Lewis; great great aunt of Caleb Moyer, Kenzie Moyer, Caiden Moyer, Callie Buckley and Theo Buckley. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Thomas Dansak officiating. Interment will follow in Monongahela Cemetery in North Braddock. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in her name.
May 14, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
James "Jim" Kendy, 62, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. He was born October 31, 1958 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Alexander "Bud" and Dorothy (Yenega) Kendy. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township. Jim was a retired truck driver and had previously worked for Basic Carbide and the former US Steel National Tube Works.
May 14, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
She is survived by her daughter Maria Cready and husband Ray of West Middlesex, PA, and son Emmett Pepe and wife Leah of Herndon, VA and is the adored grandmother (Nonna) of Brianna Pepe, Amanda Pepe, Angelo Pepe and Amato Pepe and great-grandson Oliver Holden.
She is also survived by her sister Carmela (Bicchetti) Delli Gatti of Nusco, Italy along with many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emmett Pepe Sr. (deceased 1979) and siblings Amato Bicchetti, Carmine Bicchetti, Pasquale Bicchetti, Raffaele Bicchetti.
Anna was born and raised in Nusco, Italy. The daughter of the late Michele Bicchetti and Angiolina (Napolillo) Bicchetti. She came to America in 1960 and proudly became an American citizen in 1966. She was a member of the Christian Mothers from St. Cecilia’s/Queen of the Rosary parish. Anna enjoyed duckpin bowling with her Christian Mothers.
May 14, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dennis J. Kelly, age 68, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at home. He retired as a maintenance technician for King's Family Restaurant in North Versailles.
An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a proud foster parent through Pressley Ridge and a two-time past champion of the Horick Annual Horseshoe Tournament. Born June 8, 1952 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late John and Ruth (Gertska) Kelly Maiella.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sherry (Lewis) Kelly; children, Christine Dadey of Pittsburgh, Fredrick Kalinna of the state of California, Bryan Kelly of Belle Vernon, Shannon (Robert) McDonald of Florida, Jerald Kelly of Strabane Twp., Kerrie Kelly of Jefferson Hills and Trisha (Sean Smith) Kelly of Elizabeth Twp.; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Lisa (Jerry) Raymond of Peters Twp., Linda (James) Winschell of Canonsburg and Valerie Kelly of Philadelphia; brothers, Daniel and David Kelly, both of the state of California; also, nieces and nephews.
May 13, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Parrish B. Middlebrook, 49, died May 7, 2021. A walk-through viewing will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, PA 15110, where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
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