John “Skip” F. Davies

January 27, 2016 |

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

 John “Skip” F. Davies, 72 of North Huntingdon, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. He was born October 12, 1943 in McKeesport, a son of the late John D. and Francis Ann (Clark) Davies. He was an Army veteran that worked as a truck driver for over 40 years and was a member of the Elizabeth Township Ex-Serviceman’s Association where he served as a board member.

Pearl Lefkovitz Cohen

January 27, 2016 |

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

Pearl Lefkovitz Cohen, 98, of Beatty Pointe Village in Monroeville, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. She was born April 15, 1917 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose Alex Lefkovitz who were both born in Szrensk, Poland, and immigrated to Pittsburgh. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Cohen. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Jackie) Cohen of Mt. Lebanon and Richard (Gretchen) Cohen of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Robyn Cohen (David) Brown, Matthew Cohen, Sarah Cohen, Rachel (David Isacco) Cohen, and Adam Cohen, great-grandchildren, Abigayle and Parker Brown and Victoria Cohen.

Timothy "Slim" Erin Fresh

January 27, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Timothy “Slim” Erin Fresh, 32, of Monongahela, passed away at home on Saturday, January 23, 2016. He was born April 4, 1983 to Bryon Noulder and the late Tammi Fresh. He was the loving fiancée of Michele Fuehrer, and father to two daughters, Rylee and Raegan Fresh, all of Monongahela.

Margaret Pilarcik

January 27, 2016 |

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

Margaret (Vincent) Pilarcik, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in John J. Kane Regional Center, McKeesport. 

Rose Ann Kalkbrenner

January 27, 2016 |

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

Rose Ann Kalkbrenner, age 68, of Baldwinsville, New York, formerly of McKeesport, died Jan. 25, 2016.

Mary K. Sivak

January 26, 2016 |

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

Mary K. Sivak, age 59 of Liberty Borough, died Jan. 25, 2016.

James E. Thompson, Jr.

January 26, 2016 |

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

James E. Thompson, Jr., 85, of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at home. He was a retired pipefitter for Power Piping in West Mifflin and also retired from Carnegie Natural Gas Company.

ANTHONY "TONY" W. MARSICO

January 26, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Merle E. Campbell

January 25, 2016 |

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

Merle E. Campbell, 88, of White Oak, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016.

Steve Katrenic

January 25, 2016 |

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

Steve Katrenic, age 93 of Versailles and formerly of Port Vue and North Huntingdon, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born May 16, 1922 in Port Vue, he was a son of the late Steve Katrenic, Sr. and Susan (Wargo) Katrenic.  A retired raker for Trumbull Corporation and a member of St. Mark's Parish, Steve was a World War II Veteran of the US Navy. 

Louis A. Shaw

January 25, 2016 |

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

Louis A. Shaw, 69, of White Oak, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.

Raymond J. Coval

January 25, 2016 |

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

Raymond J. Coval, 91, of White Oak, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2016.

Vincent J. Villi

January 25, 2016 |

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

Vincent J. Villi, 91, of Irwin, died at home Friday January 22, 2016. He was born August 12, 1924 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Dominic James and Mary Teresa (Arena) Villi and was also preceded in death by his wife Dolores E. (Willett) Villi, brothers, sisters, and a grandson. He retired as the owner of the Odds and Ends Shoppe, Irwin. He started his working career as a manager for Holland Furnace Co., Buffalo, NY, then returned to the area as a partner of Parkway Furnace & Supply, Glassport, and then owned and operated Sam’s Auto Sales of McKeesport.

Betty Mae Helmick

January 25, 2016 |

By Willig Funeral Home & Crematory | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Betty Mae Helmick, age 83, of Glassport, died January 23, 2016, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born May 20, 1932, in Petersburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Beulah (Shreves) Simmons and the wife of the late William Harrison Helmick.
Betty dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a devoted Christian and lifelong member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church, where she was the former treasurer. She loved to bake and make homemade soups. Betty would open her home and heart to anyone that she touched in her life.

Carol J. Coccia

January 24, 2016 |

By Willig Funeral Home & Crematory | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Carol J. Coccia, age 69, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of White Oak, died January 21, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born March 16, 1946, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Josephine (Sowa) Heveker and the wife of Samuel G. Coccia, Sr.
Carol retired as a travel agent from the former Cosmopolitan Agency and she was the secretary at Larry’s Hotel in McKeesport. She attended the Greenock United Methodist Church. She was a McKeesport Majorette Drill Team Aid and the President of the Greenock Elementary PTA and she was a volunteer for the Greater Pittsburgh Soap Box Derby for many years. She was the best friend and grandmother you could ever ask for.