July 25, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Our beloved mother, Evelyn Eileen DeFelice passed peacefully Friday, July 24, 2020. Born January 16, 1932 in McKeesport, PA. Eileen was the daughter of the late Dexter Jackson Armstrong Sr. and Rose Naugle Armstrong. She is preceded in death by the love of her life “Bo”, Albert James DeFelice Sr., her husband of 52 years. Eileen was the mother to the late Jacqueline Lettieri, Robert J. DeFelice, Albert J. DeFelice Jr. (Sonny), and Brian K. DeFelice and grandmother to the late Matthew DeFelice.
She is survived by her children Adele and son-in-law Tim Bach, Thomas and Daughter-in-law Donita DeFelice, Louis and daughter-in-law Carol DeFelice, Shirley Sarver and son-in-law John Caserio, Antoinnette and son-in-law Steve Yuhas, Pamela and son-in-law the late William Brummett Sr., Lois Ponsonby, son Stephen DeFelice, and her baby girl Donita and son-in-law Glenn Galbraith. She was also the mother-in-law to Jenny Williams, Larry Sarver and Brian Ponsonby.
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July 25, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Kenneth M. Petrulli, age 75, of McKeesport died July 24, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born June 8, 1945, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Michael and Jane (Gladkowski) Petrulli and the husband of Jayne (Brierly) Petrulli.
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July 25, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Theresa Marie “Terry” Wise, age 88, of White Oak, formerly of West Palm Beach and McKeesport, died July 24, 2020. She was born in McKeesport on February 29, 1932 and is the daughter of the late Daniel and Louise Yenneral Moffa. She was employed by the former Bell Telephone as a router, raised her son, and then but returned to Bell South as a computer technician.
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July 25, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
William King, age 90, of McKeesport, died Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on April 17, 1930 and is the son of the late John and Nettie Glover McFarlane King. He was a draftsman and proprietor of former King’s Arco Garage in White Oak and then the proprietor of the former Kings Rent-All of McKeesport. He also drove a bus for the McKeesport Area School District.
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July 25, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jill L. Mattey, 65, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. She was born August 24, 1954 in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late George and Luella (Taylor) Opalenik. Jill was a nurse’s assistant and later retired from Westmoreland County as a switchboard operator. She was a member of Norwin Christian Church. She closely followed politics, enjoyed shopping, going out to eat with friends, and taking vacations with her family. She is survived by her son, John Mattey and his wife, Kristy; daughters, Jennifer Mattey-Limppo and her husband, Barry, Jaclyn Dogrul and her husband, Adam; brothers, Peter (Linda) Opalenik, Michael (Mary) Opalenik, George (Sandy) Opalenik; and five grandchildren, Azrael, Adam, Mason, Logan and Blake; and former husband, John “Duke” Mattey. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. A funeral service will take place on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Olive Branch Cemetery, Belle Vernon, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
July 24, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Betty Smith, 63, of Clairton, was born on October 4, 1956, to the late Anne Conover (Gallop) in Greensboro, NC. Betty passed away on July 18, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Smith Jr, mother and father Delma and Edmund Saunders, Anne Conover, aunt and uncle Hazel and Floyd Spellman, mother in law Willie Dean Smith, father in law Thomas Smith Sr, sister in law Emma Smith.
Betty graduated from Clairton High school. Before developing a career as a certified nursing assistant she worked in the Clairton Steel Mill. She moved to Frederick, Maryland where she started her CNA career at Beverly manor nursing home. She worked as a CNA for Superior home health before she retired. She married Thomas Smith Jr on October 31, 1987, and to this union, daughter Zenaida Smith was birthed.
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July 24, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Bernard M. Bubanic, age 88, of Port Vue, died July 23, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 1, 1931, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Anna (Pancurak) Bubanic and the husband of the late Roseann (Martin) Bubanic.
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July 24, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Michael Mraz, Jr., age 71, of McKeesport died Friday, July 17, 2020. He was born in McKeesport on January 3, 1949 and is the son of the late Michael and Teresa Soltesz Mraz. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired as an engineer from USS Clairton Works, and was previously employed at Duquesne Slag and Murphy’s warehouse.
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July 23, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mark Z. Pavlack, age 60, of Buena Vista, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a retired patcher for U.S. Steel Clairton Works and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Born June 2, 1960 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Terry Lee and Nancy (Vilsack) Pavlack. He is survived by brothers, Eric Pavlack of Great Falls, MT, Terry Lee Pavlack of Buena Vista, Shawn (Adrianne) Pavlack of West Mifflin and Christian Pavlack of Elizabeth; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
July 23, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Thomas John Dineen, of Port Vue, age 77, died, Saturday, July 18, 2020. He was born in McKeesport, PA on November 23, 1942 and is the son of the late Thomas and Louise Villella Dineen. He is survived by his sons, Randy Dineen of Hilliard, Ohio and Ryan (Andrea) Dineen of Jacksonville, Florida, grandchildren, Katelynn, Preston, and Camryn, loving companion, Patricia Doctorick of Port Vue, and wife, Donna Smocer Dineen of N. Huntingdon.
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July 23, 2020 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Stephanie A. Christie, age 60, of McKeesport, died July 22, 2020, at home. Born August 30, 1959, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Ruben and Caroline (Wargo) Madera and the wife of Roger Christie. Stephanie worked as a cook for over 21 years at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.
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July 23, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
James Thomas Ferranti. 78 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 with his wife and daughters by his side. James was born on June 14, 1942 and resided in Quebec, Canada until he was adopted by an America Family at the age of ten. James overcame many challenges throughout life.
His American roots grew strong starting from the moment he stepped foot onto American soil. Learning the English language, becoming a US Citizen and becoming one of the most Patriotic Americans ever. His Patriotism went so deep that he chose to serve in the American Army. He served from March 1964 to July 1964 and served five years in the US Army Reserves. James lived most of his childhood years in Masontown, PA with his Guardians from the Ferranti Family.
He was a 1962 alumnus of Father Kolb Memorial High School, Masontown, PA. In 1970 after serving his Country, James met the love of his life, Gloria Jean (Molinaro) Ferranti who he married in 1971 and shared a life with for 49 years. James and Gloria have two daughters: Kimberly Jean Ferranti of North Huntington, PA and Jamie Lynn (Ferranti) Shuster and her spouse Chris Shuster of Butler, PA and four grandchildren: Samantha Shuster, Alexander Shuster, Sydney Shuster and Jordan Shuster.
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July 23, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Keith Jones, 20, of McKeesport, was born April 28, 2000, to Ephriem Wanzo and Dalia Scott in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He departed this life unexpectedly on July 16, 2020.
Keith, a student at McKeesport Area High School, impacted many people in his 20 years. He enjoyed basketball and was a loyal friend to whoever crossed his path. He was very protective of whomever he considered a friend. He loved all his Duquesne and McKeesport Family. He received numerous certificates for goals that he set and accomplished. Keith was very respectful toward elders. Above all, he enjoyed making music.
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July 22, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Dale James Wright, age 73, of Coulters, died Friday, July 17, 2020 in UPMC McKeesport. He was born on June 18, 1947 in Guffey, PA and is the son of the late John and Chlora Tinney Wright.
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July 22, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Craig A. Helsel, 53, of West Mifflin died July 20, 2020. He is the son of Wayne and Linda (Harbst) Helsel; brother of Pamela (the late John) Relja and uncle of Sean Relja. He is also survived by many friends. Craig was an iron worker for Local 3; served in the US Navy and was a former member of the Whitehall Church of Christ. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Fri. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.
