William E. Bradley
March 19, 2021 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Beverly Mae Towner
March 19, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Frank Kopriver IV
March 18, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Frank Kopriver IV, age 52, of Duquesne, passed away on March 18, 2021 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in McKeesport on May 26, 1968, he is the son of Frank Kopriver III of Virginia Beach, VA and Alexis Findrick Smith of Duquesne; husband of Susan Ganzy; father of Amber Kopriver of Duquesne and Justin Kopriver of Duquesne; and brother of Jeff Kopriver of Duquesne. Frank worked in construction and liked to work on cars. Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 3-7 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 a Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. with Rev. John Gropp officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. 
Peggy J. Williamson
March 18, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Peggy J. Williamson, age 91 of Clairton, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Born January 15, 1930 in Salem, IN, she was a daughter of the late Verna Clemons Medlock and Laura Kathryn (Clark) Fess. A retired outpatient clerk at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Peggy was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton; the Eastern Star Clairton Chapter #316; a Past President of the PASARD - Pittsburgh Area Square and Round Dancers Federation; Past President of the local PTA; and a member of the American Sewing Guild. She is survived by her husband Harry Gilbert Williamson; her daughters Kathleen (the late Norman) Rinker of Jeffersonville, IN, Karen Williamson of Clairton, and Francell W. (Robert) Helfrich of Atkinson, NH; her grandchildren Alan and Bryan Rinker, Kathryn Gibbs, and Allyson Levesque; her five great-grandchildren; her sisters Nancy C. Dowell of Salem, IN and JoAnn Lemmell of Lanesville, IN; her brother Dale Edwin (Willie) Fess of New Albany, IN; and also nieces and nephews.
Ellen Joan Ballas
March 18, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
David Lee Kettren
March 18, 2021 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
David Lee Kettren, 74, of North Irwin, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was born August 22, 1946 in Greensburg, son of the late Augustine and Margaret J. Kettren. David was a Staff Sergeant with the US Army Reserves, worked at Westinghouse Electric, and was an honorary member of the NIVFC. He enjoyed fishing, watching old western movies, and spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, of 53 years, Sonnet (Lee) Kettren; children, Pamela (David) DePalma of Ruffs Dale, David A. (Twiggy) Kettren of Penn, and Kimberly (Thomas Werkman) Reed of North Irwin; grandchildren, Brandon (Chelsey) Sansonetti, Madison Foltz, Vanesah Foltz, Sonnet Myers, Anthony DePalma, Caleb, Pamelyn and Jaxon Werkman; brothers, Timothy (Joycelyn) Kettren of Larimer, Mark (Donna) Kettren of North Huntingdon; his special fur baby Bella; and several nieces and nephews.
Bonnie L. Rhodes
March 18, 2021 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Bonnie L. Rhodes, age 71, of Liberty Borough, died March 15, 2021, at home. She was born July 22, 1949, in McKeesport, and daughter of the late Edward and Matilda (Nemeth) Schuster. Bonnie enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, bird watching, or taking in the beauty of lilacs. She is survived by children, Bernard (Christina) Gioia, Jennifer Gioia, and Kevin Rhodes; grandchildren, Tiffany (Christian Maloy) Fine, Ashley Fine, Robert Eversole, Amanda Gioia, and Melina Gioia; great-granddaughter Paisley Maloy; and sister Diane Heldman. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor.
Sally A. Marraccini
March 18, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Herman J. Breit
March 18, 2021 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Herman J. Breit, age 83, of North Versailles, died March 15, 2021, at Family Hospice Canterbury Place. Born January 24, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Julia (Ganter) Breit.
Minyone Savilla Makar
March 17, 2021 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Minyone Savilla Makar, age 77, of White Oak died on March 16, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on September 25, 1943 and is the daughter of the late Savilla Blank Osborne and the wife of Joseph Makar. Minyone graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her master’s degree in secondary education.
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Bentley
March 17, 2021 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Bentley, 70, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1950 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Martha (Babyak) Haley. Cindy worked as a nurse for 40 years at McKeesport Hospital. She loved to travel and spend time with her family.
Darlene R. Kmetko
March 17, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Darlene R. Kmetko, 75, was born January 14, 1946 in McKeesport and moved to North Versailles, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Ruth Casey (Buzek) and Raymond Casey Sr. She departed this life at 4:25am Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Manor Care-Shadyside Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Salter Sr.; mother, Ruth Casey (Buzek); and brothers Raymond Casey Jr., James Casey and John Casey.
Darlene attended CCAC and graduated from Connelly Nursing School in Pittsburgh PA. Upon graduating, she worked as an LPN for Riverside Nursing Home.
Darlene enjoyed spending time with her family, praying and worshipping, cooking/baking, reading, listening to music, Bingo, fishing, gardening, watching movies (especially Tyler Perry MADEA), eating out, movies, sports, and comedy.
Darlene was a member of Mulberry Community Full Gospel Church located in Wilkinsburg, PA.
James “Jim” Emery
March 17, 2021 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
James (“Jim”) Emery, 91, of Alachua, FL passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL after a brief illness. He was born September 1929 in Dravosburg, Pa., to the late David and Elizabeth Emery and is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy, his sons, James (Chris), and Glenn (Kelly), his grandchildren, James, Michael (Ashley), and Tedi Marie and his great-grandchildren, Iris and Beckett.
He graduated from McKeesport Vocational High School prior to serving in the Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home after his service he became a carpenter at Mesta Machine Company where he worked for more than 29 years. Prior to moving to Alachua, Fla., Jim was a long-time resident of West Mifflin, Pa., where he coached his boys in little league, was their "den mother" in the Cub Scouts and biggest supporter in everything they did.
Evelyn J. Milko
March 16, 2021 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Evelyn J. Milko, age 87, of West Mifflin, passed away on March 16, 2021 at Jefferson Medical Center. Born in McKeesport on December 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late William and Frances (Papen) DeVore. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church and she enjoyed the casino. She was the wife of the late Richard P. Milko; mother of Karen (Kevin) Lutz of West Mifflin; grandmother of Jonathan (Samantha) Lutz; Great Grandma Evelyn to Savannah Lutz and Jameson Lutz; dog mom to Misty, Chase, Gabby, Geno, Bootsie, Cuddles, Gigi and her bird, Noodles; also cousins Ruth and John Brown of White Oak and late cousin, Lee Sutch.
Richard W. Brendza
March 16, 2021 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard W. Brendza, age 88, of Clairton and formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully in his home comforted by his family on March 16, 2021. Born on January 31, 1933 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Helen (Janocko) Brendza. Richard was a Navy veteran serving during the Korean War, an electrical motor inspector for U. S. Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin and a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Clairton Worship site. After retirement Richard enjoyed spending time on the Monongahela riding his Jet Ski and will always be remembered for his fun loving personality. Richard is survived by his loving daughter Sharon Brendza, his caregiver with whom he resided.
