January 26, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Laura Jean Thomas, 90 of Dravosburg passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at South Western Nursing Home. She was born in Dravosburg on April 15th, 1930 to the late Charles B. and Ida Grimm Thomas of Dravosburg. She is survived by children; Dan Thomas of Elizabeth, and Jacquelyn (Ralph) Farine of Lincoln Place, grandchildren; Jessica, Megan, Brandon, Lindsay, and Charles, great grandchildren; Brenden, Presten, and Jaimsen. Laura Thomas was preceded in death by sisters; Ida, Myrtle, Lila, and Elizabeth (Betty) brothers; Charles, David, Willis and Robert, and granddaughter Shaney. She was a member of the Teamsters #205 and worked 28 and a half years at McKeesport Hospital as a physical therapy aid. She enjoyed traveling and went to Australia and Ireland. Arrangements have been entrusted to I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Private interment will be at Lebanon Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
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January 26, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Iona Joanne Runkle, 46, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at home. She was born August 23, 1974 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Forrest Gene and Shirley Kay (Daniels) Piper.
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January 26, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Jean M. Capozzoli, 88 of Liberty Borough, died on Jan. 25,2021. She is the daughter of the late Frank and Susan (White) Luketich and beloved wife of the late Dominic Capozzoli. She is survived by her children Louise (the late Harold) Phillips, Thomas Capozzoli, Phyllis Capozzoli and Maryann (Raymond) Capozzoli Jarusinski; grandchildren Christopher, James, Brian, Natalie, Anthony and Taylor; 9 great grandchildren and her brother Frank Luketich. Jean was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, Christian Mothers, and St. Cecilia's Bowling League. Jean loved the casinos and had a heart of gold. A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at Holy Name Parish in Duquesne. The family would like to thank the entire hospice team for their care they gave to their mother. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
January 26, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Roslyn Schonberger, 92, of White Oak, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born January 24, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Maurice and Pearl (Jacobs) Greenfield. She was the wife of the late William Schonberger who passed away October 1, 2019. Roslyn was a member of Gemilas Chesed Congregation. She was a former Secretary for a Navel Officer in Norfolk, VA, and had previously worked at the former Gimbels in Eastland, Byers Children's Store in McKeesport and the A &P in the 10th Ward where she grew up.
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January 26, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary Ellen Oleska, age 81 of White Oak, died on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on June 15, 1939 and is the daughter of the late Albert Arthur and Olive LaVerne Mains Miller.
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January 26, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Leonard “Curly” Spence, 79, of Homestead, Pennsylvania, departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Aspinwall.
He was born October 11, 1941, in Clairton, Pennsylvania to the late John and Cora Strong Spence. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Janie, Petro, John, Roosevelt, Eddie, Harvey, Littleton, and Oleter Spence-Jacobs, stepchildren, Dewayne, and Shawn.
Curly spent most of his life working as a Machine Operator until he retired. He was a veteran, who served in the United States Army.
He leaves to mourn his loving memories, daughter, Mona (Spence) Sizemore of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania; four grandchildren, Lauren, Corey, Shawn & Robbie; two great-grandchildren, Zara & Zemora; sister, Reba King Booker of Queens, New York; son-in-law, Robert E. Sizemore, Jr.; stepchildren, Elmer, Kevin, Kareem, Tonya; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
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January 26, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Norma Brown, 81, died Jan. 21, 2021 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. She was born Sept. 27, 1939, the daughter of the David Jenkins and Melba Dolores (Lovey) Jenkins was born September 27, 1939.
Norma was an avid bingo player and enjoyed putting together puzzles and crosswords. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and loved playing softball and was the scorekeeper for the following leagues: The Talk of the Town Gallery Lounge, The Continental Lounge and The Street Stars Lounge.
Her life and memory will be forever cherished by her husband of 58 years, Curtiss Brown, and daughter; Kismet Graciano of McKeesport. Brother; Gary (Marie) Willis of Cleveland, Ohio; Grandchildren Curtiss D. Brown of San Francisco CA., Tawnei Brown of Pittsburgh, PA., Isis Dupain of Lemoore, CA. Great grandchildren; Daejhon Brown, Chance Spicer, Aurora Rose and Emile Curtis.
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January 26, 2021 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
John E. Reed Jr., 70, of Irwin, died suddenly Friday January 22, 2021. He was born April 4, 1950 in Owensdale, a son of the late John E. Sr. and Minnie (Schwartz) Reed and was also preceded in death by a sister Marsha Knight. John was a retired employee of Reed Tool & Die Co. and was an Army and Navy veteran. He was a member and Elder of West Hempfield Presbyterian Church, the Irwin Sportsman’s Club, the NRA, and enjoyed spending time at the trailer in Punxsutawney where he liked to hunt and fish.
He is survived by his wife Karen L. (Smith) Reed; his children Nicole A. (Andrew) Reckhart of Greenville, Jennifer L. (Matthew) Stephens of North Huntingdon, and Matthew C. Reed (Danielle Lloyd) of McKeesport; his grandchildren Isaac Meyer, Taya Sears, Cassidy Frick, Noah Reckhart, Hannah Reckhart, Loralye Stephens, Ella Stephens, Carson Reed, Leah Reckhart, and Brantley Reed; his siblings William Reed of IN, David Reed of Mt. Pleasant, and Deborah Bryant of CT; also nieces and nephews.
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January 26, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
MaryEllen McGuire, 94, died Jan. 7, 2021, in Fair Oaks, Calif. She was born Sept. 30, 1926 in Pittsburgh, oldest of eight children. She was raised in the Catholic faith, which would later become the cornerstone of her life as she raised 10 children.
MaryEllen loved her faith, singing in the church choir, playing Bunco with her friends, and most of all she loved being a mother. She is survived by four siblings, Mercy Order Sisters Jeanne and Catherine, Bill and Marge; children Kathy, Tim, Maureen (Don), Cynthia (John), Eileen, Neal (Kristi), Anne (Troy) and Pat (Chrissi); 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
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January 25, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Deborah A. “Debbie” Ackerman, age 56, former resident of the Allegheny Valley School, Coraopolis, passed away on January 25, 2021, at Manor Care, Monroeville. She was born on September 12, 1964 in McKeesport, PA. Debbie participated in the Special Olympics every summer. She is survived by her mother, Joanne (Spornak) (Ackerman) Yarnall and Jay Yarnall of White Oak and her father, Dale Ackerman of North Huntingdon; sisters, Michelle (Robert, “R.C”) Painter of Manor, PA and Kimberly Chuberko of Irwin; and nephews, Christopher Fry, Michael Fry, Alex Fry and Peter Chuberko. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, where a funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Everyone please meet at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. where her burial will take place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Merakey-AVS, 1996 Ewings Rd., Coraopolis, PA 15108.
January 25, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Norbert Piekut, 81, of Glassport, died Jan. 24, 2021. He is the son of the late Peter and Sophie Piekut. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Kathleen (Bulger) Piekut; son Jeffrey (Christine) Piekut; daughter Kimberly Jeffrey) Stoner; grandchildren Zachary Piekut, Victoria Piekut and Logan Stoner; great granddaughter Amelia Piekut; brothers Thomas Piekut, Gerard (Wendy) Piekut and Gregory Piekut; brother-in-laws Jack (Lisa) Bulger and Billy (the late Patsy) Pierce; also nieces and nephews. Norbert did corporate insurance for over 40 years, was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish, Holy Name Society, former usher and choir member, member of the PNA in Glassport, Lions Club, Glassport Senior Citizens and was the past treasurer of the Glassport Developement Corp. A funeral mass will be held Sat. 11:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish in Glassport. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
January 25, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rita Jean Cook, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born January 5, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Ruggier) Pozzuto. She was the wife of the late James Kemp Cook. Rita was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. She had worked for Liberty Candy and the former Mon Valley Petroleum. She is survived by sons, Scott J. (Haley Mosqueda) Cook of Sutersville and Kemp M. (Dana Barber) Cook of North Huntingdon, grandchildren, Christopher, Joshua and Nakita Cook and Antwan and Shawntrale Crosby, great-grandchildren, Evan and Ava Cook and Alana Crosby, brother, Donald (Barbara) Pozzuto of McKeesport, sister, Betty (Dan) Mains of Port Vue, sisters-in-law, Jean Pozzuto and Annetta "Netta" Pozzuto of Elizabeth Township and Lynn Pozzuto of Weston, FL, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael, Ralph, and John "Jack" Pozzuto and sister, Geraldine "Sis" Pozzuto. Private family visitation and funeral service will be held at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. The Rev. Vincent P. Velas will be officiating. Interment will be at Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
January 24, 2021 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Christopher James Classic, 61 of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23rd, 2021 surrounded by his children. He was born in McKeesport on October 7th, 1959 to the late Joseph W. Jr. and Harriet A. (Michalski) Classic. Christopher was preceded in death by his loving wife of 31 years, Stephanie Classic, as well as his brother Joseph W. the 3rd. He is survived by his sister Diane (Tom Churchill) Classic of Monessen, his children Crystal (Ryan Markosky) Jeznis of Ft. Myers Fl, Breanne (John) Morabito of Bethel Park, Jamie (Michael) Merlino of Clairton, his grandchildren Landon Markosky and Christopher Merlino, Granddog Loui, his beloved cats Kitty and Binx, and many nieces and nephews.
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January 24, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marie G. Cecchini, 93, of Greenock, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born June 9, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Helen J. (Jobe) Carney. Marie was the wife of the late Emidio G. Cecchini, who passed away January 11, 1978. She was a longtime member of Mary, Mother of God, Corpus Christi Site. She was active in politics her whole life and was a committee woman for McKeesport for several years. She worked as a magistrate secretary in McKeesport office for 25 years, was an avid bingo player and loved the casino. Marie loved to go out to eat, go dancing and listening to music, her favorite songs were "All Night Long" by Lionel Ritchie and "In The Mood" by Glen Miller.
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January 24, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
David R. Wippich, age 53, of McKeesport, died on January 23, 2021. He was born in Jefferson, Missouri, on May 1, 1967 and is the son of Edward Snickner and Lily Wippich.
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