March 25, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Sarah Jean "Sally" Haberman, 96, of Greenock Heights, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born July 23, 1924 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George E. and Eva (Knight) Smith. She was the wife of the late John H. Haberman who passed away November 25, 2007. Sally was a member of Central Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon, Elder, Choir member and past president of the Women's Association. She was also a member and past president of the McKeesport Symphony Ladies Auxiliary. She was previously a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston.
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March 25, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ezra James Tyree Thomas, born March 19, 2021 left this precious world on March 19, 2021.
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March 25, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Pamela S. Van Ryn, 63, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born May 13, 1957 in Homestead, daughter of the late Robert and Gerri (McClintock) Thomas. Pam was a graduate of Norwin Sr. High School Class of 75 and a member of Norwin Christian Church. She was the best mom and grandma and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and loved sunflowers. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Robert Van Ryn; daughters, Hanna Burke and her husband, Pat, Marissa Donahoe and her husband, Tom; brothers, Robert D. Thomas Jr. and William Thomas; grandchildren, Logan, Landon, Josephine, Porter and Wyatt. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. Additional viewings will be held on Wednesday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Norwin Christian Church. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment in Irwin Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Norwin Christian Church. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 25, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Ronald W. McKee, age 75, of Duquesne, passed away on March 22, 2021, in Brooksville, Florida. Born in McKeesport on January 15, 1946, he was the son of the late William J. and Alverna (Stein) McKee. Ron was the owner of McKee Asphalt Paving Co. in Duquesne for 50 years and enjoyed going to the casino and making sure his vehicles were impeccable. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Huwalt) McKee; father of Debra (Ron) Kurta of Duquesne, Michelle (John) O’Donnell of North Versailles, Ronald “Butch” (Stephanie) McKee Jr. of West Mifflin, Michelle (Steve) Guffey of North Huntingdon, Cynthia (late Patrick “Mick”) Mains of White Oak; brother of Robert (Gina) McKee of White Oak, Noreen (Bill) Dirling of McKeesport, and late Jean (husband Tom survives) O’Neil; companion of Denise Garvey of Canonsburg; and also survived by Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 2-7 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER-SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER-FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. Rudy Mayak of the Park Baptist Church, McKeesport, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
March 24, 2021 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Donald “Durf” T. Richards, 65, of White Oak, passed away in the comfort of his family on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
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March 24, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Anthony Pomponio, 88, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born October 16, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ovidio and Catherine Pomponio. Richard was a member of Christy Park United Methodist Church and was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a former City Controller and Tax Collector for the City of McKeesport and had retired from US Steel. Richard was manager of McKeesport 50 + Softball Team and was instrumental in the Mon Valley Unemployed Committee that was formed in the 1980s.
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March 24, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary M. DiAngelo, age 90, of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Concordia of Monroeville. Born October 19, 1930 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (McGinty) McAraw. She worked as a secretary for Firth-Sterling Steel Co. in McKeesport, PA for many years, was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, and a former member of St. Paulinus Church in Clairton, where she served as a secretary. She loved going to the Twinsburg Festival in Ohio with her twin sister Ella and her greatest comfort was walking through the Holy Doors of the Vatican in Rome.
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March 24, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Jeneanne E. Badstibner, 74, of Irwin passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home. She was born July 16, 1946 in California, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Rupert) McDonald. Jeneanne was a graduate of McKeesport High School and enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Badstibner. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Badstibner; grandchildren, Stephanie, Lashayia, Eryka, Joshua, Erick, Nathan, Lyndzey, Tyrell, Tyrese, Kiara, Emoney; great-grandchildren, Chase, Sincere, Amorie, Aziah, Rydon, Shyne, Si'Niyah, Stormie, Sy'Air, Nashawn; brothers, Paul McDonald, Billy McDonald; sisters, Eileen Brown, Kathy Roethlein, Lorraine Popovich and Virginia Schaffer. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 27 at 2 PM at The Norwin Alliance Church, 10585 Farview Drive, North Huntingdon. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
March 24, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Geraldine E. (Nicklow) Lenhart, age 90, of Dunlevy, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at home. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Monongahela where she was ordained as a deaconist in 1967. She attended Dunbar Twp. High School. Born February 19, 1931 in Bitner, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Edith P. (Stull) Nicklow and wife of the late Lawrence C. Lenhart. She was a loving mother to Deborah L. (the late Ronald) Albeck of Boston and the late Robert L. Lenhart; grandson, Timothy Lenhart of Altoona; brother, Robert D. (Pamela) Nicklow Sr. of Forward Twp.; her puppy Molly; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, husband and son, she was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond, Harry, Donald and Melvin Nicklow. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Robert D. Nicklow Jr. and Elder Joshua Nicklow officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to the Native American Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ, 525 6th Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
March 24, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Barbara Ann Perkoski, age 78, of Liberty Boro, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Born March 6, 1943 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael Farmer and the late Agnes Principal. She was a member of St. Eugene Church in Liberty Boro and would work as a secretary for the family business. She loved spending time on the family farm (Perkoski’s Farm) and will remember as a loving mother, grandmother, and as the glue that held the family together.
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March 24, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret (Knight) Shegan (née Chuhanich), 94, of McKeesport, passed peacefully at home among family on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born February 18, 1927 in Hollidays Cove, West Virginia. She was the wife of the late David J. Shegan, who passed away April 18, 1979. “Margie” graduated from McKeesport High School in 1945. As a young woman she worked as a camera girl at the Vogue Terrace in North Versailles and subsequently in the mail room at the Irvin Works before starting a family with her husband. Margie was a member of St. Sava Orthodox Church in McKeesport, where she was a former member of The Young at Heart's group. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She loved traveling, beach vacations and annual family reunion weekends.
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March 24, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Arlene M. (Bertie) Perhach Slate, age 84, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at home. She retired as a driver for the National Steelworkers Oldtimers Foundation in McKeesport. She was a member of The Church in Sutersville and was a former clerk at Thompson's Convenience Store. Born December 20, 1936 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Rose (Plaster) Bertie. She is survived by sons, Steve (Edna) Perhach of Elizabeth, Ron (Tammy) Perhach of Forward Twp., Mike Slate of Forward Twp. and Edward (Glori) Slate of Monroeville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews.
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March 24, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Joan H. Walker, 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home. She was born January 15, 1933 in McKeesport, a daughter of Raymond W. and Agnes (Wakefield) Harris. Joan was employed by Norwin Veterinary Hospital and G. C. Murphy Co. Home Office in McKeesport. She was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church, previously Christ United Presbyterian Church, were she was an Elder, Deacon Sunday school teacher and secretary. She was past president of the Markvue Manor Woman's Club, past president of Friends of the Norwin Public Library Board of Directors, member of the Women of the Moose Irwin Chapter #171, North Huntingdon Civilian Police Academy and AARP #3221 North Huntingdon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Walker. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Stypula and her husband, Steven; sons, Stuart Walker and his wife, Laurel, Timothy Walker and his wife, Alice; grandsons, Bradley (Katie) and Brian Walker, Harrison Stypula, Adam and Benjamin Walker.
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March 24, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Margaret (Peggy) Patton, age 93, of Glassport, died March 22, 2021, at Artis Senior Living of South Hills. Born June 27, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James and Florence (Battles) McRae and the wife of Pastor Walter E. Patton, Jr. Margaret was a homemaker. A United Methodist by faith, she worshipped with her husband and supported his ministry in the many communities he served. Most recently, she attended West Side United Methodist Church.
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March 23, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert John Gersch, age 69, of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home. Born August 4, 1951 in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Edward Francis and Clara Lena (Buccello) Gersch. He was a graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and had a Masters from the University of Pittsburgh in Microbiology. He worked as a Loan Officer at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh, a Travel Agent for American Express, was a former Democratic Committee Planner, a Partner in Sera-Tech Biologicals in Oakland, and was a licensed funeral director in the Pittsburgh area. Robert was a member of the Sixth Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Mediation Society, and took part in the Presbyterian Peace Keeping Mission.
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