Claire M. Fekula

June 04, 2020 |

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

Claire M. (Jenkins) Fekula, age 90, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at The Residence at Hilltop in Monongahela. She was a retired bookkeeer for the family business, Carl Fekula Inc. in Forward Twp., and a former employee for the Orphans Court in Pittsburgh. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church where she was very active and involved for many years, and was a member of the Elizabeth Women's Club. Born October 11, 1929 in East Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late George and Clara (Gwennup) Jenkins and wife of the late Carl Fekula. She is survived by sons, Donald H. (Connie) Weis of Virginia Beach, VA, Jeffrey G. (Julie) Weis of Corpus Christi, TX, Robert A. (Kathy) Weis of Forward Twp., and Carl P. (Denise) Fekula of Forward Twp.; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Levi) DeLeono, Nikki and Clair Weiss, Nick and Natalie Fekula, and Heather (Forrest) Corcoran; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Hailey Corcoran; also, nieces and nephews.

Alice J. Cochenour

June 04, 2020 |

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

Alice J. Cochenour, age 89 of North Huntingdon and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in The Grove at Irwin.  Born August 21, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter and one of fourteen children of the late William and Bella (Gasser) Felicetty.  A former staffer with Drs. Herzog and Gioia, Alice was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton and the Clairton Football Mothers.  She was also a Democratic Party committeewoman in Clairton and a former member of the Ladies Guild of St. Clare Church.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Cochenour, Sr.; who passed away September 22, 1996, her children Thomas E. Cochenour, Jr. and Kathy Eastman; grandchildren Stephanie and Benjamin Szilvasi; great-granddaughter Kelliann Geyser; and eleven of her fourteen siblings.  Alice is survived by her daughter Nancy Szilvasi of Beckley, WV; her son Charles Cochenour of Jefferson Hills, twelve grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; her sisters Carol (Ed) Thornton of Elizabeth and Mary Helen (Frank) Truszkowski of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.

Wilma S. Ultis

June 04, 2020 |

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

Wilma S. Ultis, 68, of Irwin, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was born October 27, 1951 in Greensburg.  She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Ronn P. Ultis, daughters, Nina (Kunta) Fossett of Bristow, VA, Denise (Jeff) Keracher of Greensburg, and  Diana McAllister of Turtle Creek, her sister and best friend, Katy Celio (Mark Yeskey) of Herminie, brother, David Shick of Lowber, grandchildren, Jesse, Sydney, Kyle, Taylor, Cyrus, Quentin, and nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Freda (Greagor) Shick, father and mother-in-law, Andy and Velma Ultis, daughter, Dawn Ultis, sister, Janice Lipski, brother, Johnny Shick.

David E. Bahus

June 03, 2020 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

David E. Bahus age 54, of West Mifflin, on June 2, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport.  Born on October 11, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of Elmer Bahus of West Mifflin and the late Geraldine “Gerry” (Falchetti) Bahus.  Retired from Comcast, he was a former police officer in Whitaker Boro, Ocean City, MD, Hanover Twp., Clarion & Clairton.  He enjoyed electronics, fishing, camping and tools.  Besides his father, he is survived by his wife of 19 years, Lisa (Junstrom) Bahus. He was the brother of Robert “Bruce” Bahus; dog dad to Panda, Peanut & Pickle and late Neiko, Okien & Gizmo; brother-in-law of Shane Balbach & Kevin Campbell and Maryem Bahus; uncle of David R. (Shanyn) Bahus, Emily Bahus, Christopher Bahus, Julia Bahus, Jack Labryer, Raymond Labryer, and Ronald “Roo” Vahosky.

Louis P. Pavlack, Sr.

June 03, 2020 |

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

Louis P. Pavlack, Sr., age 73 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.  Born October 24, 1946 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Helen (Sharpeta) Pavlack.  A US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Clairton, Louis was a very hard working man who retired as a maintenance technician after fifty years at US Steel Clairton Works.  He was also a member of the CFU Lodge #248 of Clairton and, in his spare time, loved to square dance and vacation to his lake house in Deep Creek.  Louis is survived by his children Julie Hitchens of Ambridge, Louis P. (Lisa) Pavlack, Jr. of Jefferson Hills, and Brian (Danielle) Pavlack of Elizabeth; his grandchildren Megan (Brian) Plants, Jessica Hitchens, Cassie (Adam Zaborney) Pavlack, Justin (fiancee' Dawn Martis) Pavlack, Joshua Pavlack, and Farrah Pavlack; step-granddaughter Seneca Thompson; great-grandchildren Brock Plants and Brayden Zaborney; longtime companion Patricia Manko; brother Donald (Irene) Pavlack of Vienna, VA; and also nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his siblings Richard Pavlack and Sylvia J. Costa.

Paul Burns

June 03, 2020 |

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

Paul Burns, age 75, of North Versailles, died June 2, 2020, at home. Born April 8, 1945, in Blackpool, England, he was the son of the late Paul J.and Joan (Devitt) Burns, and the husband of Linda Lee (Mains) Burns.

Matthew DiGiorgio

June 02, 2020 |

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

Matthew DiGiorgio, age 88 of Glassport, died at the home of his daughter, Diane, on Friday, May 29, 2020.  He was born on March 24, 1932 and is the son of the late Joseph and Adeline Cannelli DiGiorgio.

Susan M. Jarmon

June 02, 2020 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Susan M. Jarmon, 67 of Glassport died June 1, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport.  She is the daughter of the late Valentine and Dorothy (Zeleznik) Synkowski.  She is survived by her husband John Jarmon, III; daughter Valerie (Bruce) Lewis; son Michael Jarmon; grandson Allan Lewis; brothers Joseph (Armeda) Synkowski and Ed Synkowski; nephew Jordan (Kelly) Synkowski; great nieces Sydney, Savannah, Stella and Sloan and her grandpuppies Gizmo, Bugger and Tiny.  She was preceded in death by her brother Valentine "Butchie" Synkowski, who was killed in Vietnam.

Dorothy M. Pfoff

June 02, 2020 |

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

Dorothy M. Pfoff, 98, of North Huntingdon,  formerly of Homestead and North Braddock, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at her home.  She was born March 20, 1922 in Homestead.  Dorothy was a member of St. Agnes Parish and enjoyed cooking and taking care of her pets.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Pfoff; brothers, Laverne and Albert Abels; and daughter-in-law, Rosella Pfoff.  She is survived by her sons, William Pfoff, Richard Pfoff and his wife, Lynn; daughter, Karen Milko and her husband, Robert; grandchildren, Robert (Jen) Milko, Ryan (Tara) Milko and Stephanie (John) Novotnak; and great-grandchildren, Brianna (Jesse), Lily, Max, and Owen.  Services are private.  The family would like to thank Promise Hospice for all their compassionate care they gave Dorothy.  And a very special thank you to Michelle from Transitions for her honesty to the family.  Arrangements were made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

Peter Derkas

June 02, 2020 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Peter Derkas, age 56, of McKeesport, died May 27, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born August 18, 1963, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stephen and Janet (Petroski) Derkas.  He worked at the McKeesport Senior Care Plaza as a dietary aid.  He loved to cook and was known to walk everywhere.    He enjoyed having a good time and was the life of the party.

Reddy "Rade" Vucelich

June 02, 2020 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home

Reddy "Rade" Vucelich peacefully passed on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the age of 86. Reddy was born on November 25, 1933 to the late Vlade and Mary (Kukich) Vucelich.  He was the loving husband of Julia (nee Gulish) Vucelich for 61 years. Devoted father of Debra (Dominick) Capolarello, Daniel (Elaine) Vucelich, and Danica (Davor) Brkovich. Special Jedo of Dominick (Alyson) and Nicole Capolarello, Daniella (Nikola) Vranesevic and Kristofer Vucelich, Gregory, Melanie and Zachary Brkovich. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Reddy was a proud United States Army Veteran, member of the PA National Guard Civil Service Commission and was in the Army Reserves for 33 years. Reddy was a member of St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroeville.

Wendell H. Campbell

June 02, 2020 |

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

Wendell H. Campbell, 91, of North Huntingdon, died Friday May 29, 2020. He was born February 24, 1929 in Filbert, a son of the late Clyde M. and Mabel Luellen (Miller) Campbell.

Wendell was a graduate of Redstone High School, served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, and retired as a maintenance supervisor for Bell Atlantic after over 37 years’ service. He was a member First United Methodist Church, Irwin where he sang in the chancel choir and was a member of the Methodist Men and the Happy Methodists. He was also a member of Shidle Lodge 601, F. & A. M., Irwin, and a longtime member of the Men’s Prayer Fellowship and the Bell Telephone Pioneers. He also tuned pianos for many years.

Krystian Andrew McDonnell

June 02, 2020 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Krystian Andrew McDonnell, 23, of Duquesne died tragically in a fire at his home on Friday, May 29, 2020.

Mr. McDonnell was born February 24, 1997, in Pittsburgh. The son of Terrence McDonnell and Barbara Vamos McDonnell. Mr. McDonnell was an employee in the custodial department of Duquesne School District.

He is survived by his beloved mother, Barbara and her fiance, Dedris Davis, his father, Terrence and his wife Lasaun, a sister, Cassandra McDonnell, Paternal Grandparents, Dale and Anntionette Miller McDonnell, Aunt, Shelly (Scott) Witkowski, Godparents, Roxanne Clark and Thomas Ambrose, a niece Arya Bisgoni, and cousins, Cameron and Conner Witkowski.

Willie Lou Lewis

June 02, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Willie Lou Lewis, 78, died May 28, 2020.

Daughter of Ella Smith and the late Willie Smith, she was born May 16, 1942,  in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Affectionately known as Lou Lou, was a caring and loving person. She loved to cook and one of her favorite pastimes was playing bingo.

A woman of faith, Willie Lou was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church for many years. She sang on the choir and was an usher, the gatekeeper for the house of the Lord.  On May 28, 2020, Willie Lou passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was also preceded in death by her late husband Edward J. Lewis and brother Johnnie Smith.

Mark Brian Ethridge

June 01, 2020 |

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

Mark Brian Ethridge, age 48, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, May 30, 2020.   He was born in McKeesport on February 21, 1972 and is the son of Donald and Linda DelSignore Ethridge of McKeesport.  He was an accomplished plasterer/stucco finisher for many construction jobs in the area.  In 1983, Mark was the Soap Box Derby Champion in the annual McKeesport competition.