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Norma J. Goehring

October 01, 2025 |

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

Norma Goehring, age 93 of North Huntingdon, passed away on September 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 13, 1932 in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Joe and Cora King. Norma loved to spend time at the casino, and she especially enjoyed the slot machines. She always looked forward to playing bingo with her friends at the Circleville Volunteer Fire Department on Friday nights. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Robert Goehring in 2020, one son, Ricky Goehring, and one sister, Marie King. She is survived by one son, Randy Goehring (wife Mary), three grandchildren, Zachary (wife Rebecca), Juliene, and Rachel, and one great-granddaughter, Ellie. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Thursday from 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 10 AM, with interment to follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery of Denmark in Export. Norma's family would like to extend a special thank-you to the nurses and aides from Suncrest Hospice for their care and compassion, especially Renee and Emily. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Carol A. Ruccio

October 01, 2025 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

  Carol A. Ruccio, 85, of Glassport, died Sept. 30, 2025.  She is the daughter of the late Edmund and Mildred Wojciechowski and wife of the late Anthony Ruccio.  She is survived by her sons Thomas Ruccio and Tony (Kim-Dunn) Ruccio; daughter Sharon (Tom Catanzaro) Ruccio; sisters Susan (the late Frank) Paoletti and Donna Durst; also many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her brother Edmund "Major" Wojciechowski.  She was a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish.  Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.

 


Connie L. Cipicchio

October 01, 2025 |

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

Connie L. Cipicchio, age 87, of McKeesport, passed away at home on September 29, 2025. Born March 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Rollin and Blanche (Hatch) Sisley and the beloved wife of Dominick Cipicchio for 65 years.  A treasured member of Beulah Park United Methodist Church, Connie embodied her faith and made significant contributions to the community in numerous ways. She joyfully participated in church activities, especially making apple dumplings and helping her husband during spaghetti dinners. Her warmth and generosity left a lasting impact on all who knew her.  Throughout her life, Connie found fulfillment in her work at Kennywood Park and McKeesport Daycare, where she nurtured and cared for young children. She was affectionately known as "Aunt Con" to Courtney and Bryce Patterson, whose lives she enriched with her love and guidance.  Connie had a passion for travel, often journeying across the country to attend Pitt away games. She relished her casino trips and the cherished get-togethers with her nieces and nephews, always bringing laughter and love to the table. Gardening was another of Connie's passions; her beautiful yard reflected her dedication and love for nature.  The light of her life, however, were her grandsons, who brought her immense joy and pride. Connie lived for her grandsons, celebrating their milestones and attending their sporting events and graduations with unwavering enthusiasm.

 
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Margaret A. “Peggy” Lucas

October 01, 2025 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Margaret A. “Peggy” Lucas, 69 of Baldwin, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Baldwin Health Center. She was born in McKeesport on September 14, 1956 to the late Bert and Margaret Ann Lewis. Peggy is described as being a pleasant and soft-spoken woman. Interment at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Noon. Arrangements have been entrusted to I.M FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4th St, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Charles A. Cunningham

September 30, 2025 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Charles A. Cunningham, 81, of Glassport died Tuesday September 30, 2025. He is the son of the late Carl and Mary (Wampler) Cunningham. Beloved husband of Jean Bobrzynski Cunningham. He is survived by his son Jason (Kimberly) Cunningham and granddaughters Abigail and Molly. He was preceded in death by his sisters Joanne, Marion, Caroline, Dolores, and Margaret. He was a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish where he served as a Eucharistic minister. He worked various jobs over his lifetime, the most recent being 11 years with AT&T. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Army. A memorial mass will be held Saturday October 4, 2025, 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Church with Father Tom Burke.

 


Milka Sramac

September 30, 2025 |

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

Milka Sramac, age 91 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025.  Born October 12, 1933,in Yugoslavia, she was the daughter of the late Yuro and Stika (Zlojutro) Svarka.  Milka was a dietary aide for Jefferson Hills Manor in Jefferson Hills and former member of St. Mary's Serbian Church.  She is survived by her son Michael (Roberta) Sramac of Mt. Lebanon; grandson Stephen Sramac of Mt. Lebanon; granddaughter Kate Sramac of Charlotte, NC; and grandson John Sramac of Mt. Lebanon. 

 
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Marie Humenik

September 30, 2025 |

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

Marie Humenik, age 62 of West Newton, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was a retired dental office assistant at Thomas Family Dental in Finleyville. Born June 12, 1963 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George “Duko” and Velma (Uveges) Marochak. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Humenik; brothers, Dennis and Luke Marochak; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Thomas Marochak, and sister, Gloria Vereb. No visitation or services are planned. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Liver Foundation at https://liverfoundation.org/. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at http://www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Regina L. Lewis

September 30, 2025 |

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

Regina L. Lewis, age 69 of Irwin, passed away on September 29, 2025.  She was born on November 9, 1955 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Robert Fischer and Agnes McGuire Fischer.  Prior to her retirement, Regina was employed as a cashier, and she went on to cherish her role as a homemaker.  In her free time, she looked forward to walking around the neighborhood, working on Thomas Kinkade puzzles, and completing word searches.  She was known as an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers.  In addition to her parents, Regina was preceded by death by her beloved husband, Dennis Lewis in 2007, and one sister, Lois Saleone.  She is survived by two children, Randy Fischer (wife Lauren), and Vicki Hillier (husband Doug), two step-children, Shelly Schwartz (husband Rod), and Shawn Lewis (wife Angela), one brother, Melvin "Buddy" McGuire, and nine grandchildren, Delany, Landen, Brenna, Nicole, Stone, Cyrus, Luke, Augustina, and Riley.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Thursday from 3-7 PM.  A service will take place in the funeral home chapel at 7 PM.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


Daniel Brinker Harris

September 30, 2025 |

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

Daniel Brinker Harris, age 71, of West Mifflin passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his daughters Julie (Gina) Austen, Crystal (TJ) Washington, and Isabelle (Jeremy) Strong, and his grandchild, Austa Washington. He was predeceased by his parents Daniel B. and Isabelle J. (Felicity) Harris. Dan was a mechanic and a tow truck driver. He was an eccentric storyteller who loved gardening, scrapping, cats, and attending car cruises in his red 1960 El Camino.

 
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Ann M. (Allen) Varga

September 29, 2025 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ann M. (Allen) Varga, 82, of North Versailles. She was born March 25, 1943 in North Braddock, daughter of Roy F. Allen Sr. and Rita R. (O’Halloran) Allen, and was also preceded in death by her son Donald “Donnie” Michael Kristofik.

Devoted and loving wife of John M. Varga; mother of Rita (John) Hinch, stepmother of Johnny Varga; grandmother of Christopher Varga, Sean (Stella) Hinch, Angela (Kevin) McNeil, and Amanda Varga; great grandmother of Vienna McNeil; and sister of Roy F. (Roberta) Allen Jr.; also loving aunt of nieces and nephews; survived by cousins and faithful friends. She will be missed by all that knew her especially Iome Haurilla.

She was a graduate of St. Thomas High School, Braddock, and attended St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Mary Mother of God Parish. She was devoted to her faith, and would play the organ at church in her younger years. Ann was always willing to help anyone in need. She worked at St. Brendan’s Catholic School, Braddock, Ladies G.A.R., and prior to retirement she worked at the offices of Dr. Pacfico, Dr. Evans, and Dr. R. Berkman. Ann was a loving, sweet, and kind women that will be missed by all.

 
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Mary Catherine Feo

September 29, 2025 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Mary Catherine Feo, “Cathy”, was greeted by angels and the Lord, Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Sole child of Frank and Georgiana (Mignogna) Feo, Cathy was a lifelong resident of East McKeesport. Known to faculty and students at East Allegheny High School as “Miss Feo”, Cathy spent the majority of her secretarial career there except for brief employment at Prudential Insurance in Forest Hills.

A consummate Pittsburgh Pirates fan she was blessed to watch the legends, Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell and Dave Parker. Cathy enjoyed classic movies, especially “Gone With the Wind”, painting with ceramic friends, knitting, crocheting, dining at Rene’s Restaurant and her beloved Italian family.

 
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Barbarba L (Kidwell) Milton

September 29, 2025 |

By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Barbarba L (Kidwell) Milton, age 85, of Irwin, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born December 31, 1939 in Monessen, a daughter of the late Kenneth Kidwell and Sarah Margaret (C. Bradley) Eisley. She was a life-long Presbyterian and was a waitress at Taylor’s Restaurant in North Versailles and then the Family Pantry in Dunnellon, Florida. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ronald “Pete” Milton; and daughter-in-law Tammy Opfer. She is survived by her children Lorna (Michael) Miller, Kenneth Howard, Frank (Tina) Howard, Bob (Debbie) Howard, Dennis Howard, Edward Opfer and Stephen Opfer; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Carol (Philip) Villanueva; and brother David (Mary Margaret) Eisley. Services are private. Arrangements handled by the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

 


Kenneth S. Floria

September 29, 2025 |

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

Kenneth S. Floria, age 68, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly, at home, on September 26, 2025. Born on July 16, 1957, in Homestead, he was the son of the late Manuel and Martha (Ferchak) Floria.

Kenneth grew up in Hazelwood and cared about animals, especially his dog, Trouble. After 27 years, he retired as a custodian for the West Mifflin School District and also worked as a security guard and later at the Northside Post Office. He enjoyed time with his twin brother, Keith, watching sports, playing corn hole and pool, and spending time at various local clubs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Sinclair. He is survived by siblings Carol Deak, Pamela Trbovich, Marlene Orbin, Valerie Grandillo, Keith Floria, Kimberly Floria and Maryann Floria, along with his former wife, Evelyn and many nieces and nephews who dearly loved their uncle.

Friends will be received on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11a.m.-4 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Interment will be private. Dinner will follow at Luciano’s in Kenneth’s honor.

 


Andrea Lynn "Andy" Matuschek

September 27, 2025 |

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

Andrea Lynn "Andy" Matuschek, 77, of Irwin, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born on April 17, 1948 and was the daughter of Dolores "Lola" (Martinez) and the late William Matuschek. She was the loving wife of 45 years to Greg Walter Burnham. She graduated from Duquesne High School and worked as a Payroll Coordinator for Overseas employees at Westinghouse. She and her husband were Marriot Vacation Club and Disney Vacation Club members. She loved crocheting and quilting, making clothing for her family and famous celebrities of the past, she also enjoyed card making, etc. etc. etc. Andy and her husband, Greg, shared many great memories going places together and meeting amazing friends and people together. They shared a very loving and unbreakable bond together.  "You belong to me and I belong to you."

 
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Jimmy Ray Nall

September 27, 2025 |

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

Jimmy Ray Nall, 68, of Elizabeth Township passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Cincinnati, OH. on September 14, 1957 to James A. Nall Jr., of Elizabeth Township, and the late Peggy Jo (Wage) Nall. Jimmy worked within the solar power industry as well as having the opportunity to work on numerous archeological digs. He has also enjoyed traveling to China, and the Phillipines. Being in nature and fishing, playing guitar, and always being behind the camera, Jim had an artistic touch for numerous things in life - but had the most talented hand at drawing and painting. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Juji Morsella (Paniamogan) Nall of Elizabeth Township; his father, James A. Nall Jr., of Elizabeth Township; his son, Russell Nall of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Sara Nall of Brownsville; his sisters, Patricia Gotto of Donora, and Debra (Raymond) Pulgino of Rostraver; nieces and nephews; as well as his baby dog, Coco Puffs. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Donald Gotto. Friends are welcome Friday, October 3, 2025 from 4-6pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Memorial Service will take place at 6pm in the funeral home chapel. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com