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Elizabeth M.J. Brogna

September 23, 2024 |

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

Elizabeth M.J. Brogna, age 88, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Pittston, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. She was a retired music teacher for the Pittston Area School District and a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born April 17, 1936 in Pittston, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Storz) Insalaco. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Lawrence C. Brogna; son, Lance (Christina) Brogna of Elizabeth Twp.; granddaughters, Courtney Brogna of Colorado and Natalie (Jonathan) Slatt of Greensburg; brother, Charles Insalaco of Delaware; also, nieces. A memorial gathering will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Norwin Christian Church, 9610 Barnes Lake Road in Irwin from 4 PM until the time of memorial service at 5 PM. A memorial Mass will take place on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10 AM in St. Joachim and Ann Parish, St. Michael Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


George E. Jessup, Sr.

September 22, 2024 |

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

George E. Jessup, Sr., age 86, of Liberty Borough, PA, died on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born in East Pittsburgh, PA on June 6, 1938 and was the son of the late Emmett E. and Violet Scott Jessup. George proudly served in the United States Army and later retired as a truck driver for Long’s Hauling. He loved Hershey candy bars, raisin cookies, and coffee.

 
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Dale Allen Moehring

September 22, 2024 |

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

Dale Allen Moehring, age 57, of White Oak, died September 21, 2024, at Kane Regional Hospital in McKeesport. Born March 7, 1967, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Charles Moehring Sr. and Elaine D. (Lewis) Adams-Moehring.

 
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Linda Sue Revak

September 22, 2024 |

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

Linda Sue Revak, age 73, a long-time resident of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully at her home in Norman, Oklahoma, on September 19, 2024. Born July 16, 1951, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Harry and Winifred Eugenia Laura (Marcus) Nunimaker, and the wife of 25 years to the late Edward J. Revak Jr., whom she married October 16, 1993.

 
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Jean Sodora

September 21, 2024 |

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

Jean Sodora, age 81, of McKeesport, died September 20, 2024, at home. Born Dec. 13, 1942, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George and Victoria (Martinec) Kolodziej.

 
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Deborah A. Navaroli

September 21, 2024 |

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

Deborah A. Navaroli, age 71, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born in McKeesport, PA on January 31, 1953 and was the daughter of the late John and Rosemarie Miller Navaroli. Deborah was employed as a registered nurse at UPMC McKeesport for over forty years, was a very faithful person, loved spending time with her family, especially for dinner get-togethers.

 
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Beverly J. Cunningham

September 20, 2024 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

 

Beverly J. Cunningham, 90, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 at Kane Regional Center in McKeesport.  She was born March 15, 1934 in Duquesne.  She is the daughter of the late Anthony H. Berta and Helen (Holman) Berta.  Beverly was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star.  In her lifetime she enjoyed word search puzzles and people watching.  Her favorite thing to do was goint out to eat.  In addtion to her parenst, Beverly was preceded in death by her loved husband of over 50 years, Robert James Cunningham and two brothers Albert Berta and Edward Berta.  She is survived by her children James (the late Lisa) Cunningham, Nancy (Ken) Douglass and Cathy (Ed) Moody; grandchildren Anthony and Robby Douglass, Brandon and Jonathan Moody; great grandchildren Aria, Blake and Maverick.  Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Mon. from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.  A funeral service will be held Tues. 11:00 am at the funeral home.  Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park.

 


James R. Crowe

September 19, 2024 |

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

James R. Crowe Jr., age 85 of North Versailles, formerly of McDonald, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Point Pleasant in North Versailles. He was born on July 29, 1939 in McDonald, a son of the late James R. Crowe Sr. and Jennie Behling Crowe. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps prior to his employment as a steel worker for Pittsburgh Forgings in Coraopolis. He was a member of McDonald Presbyterian Church and McDonald Volunteer Fire Department. In his free time, James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maryann Margerum Crowe, and two sisters, Wilma Davis and Dolores Eckles. He is survived by three sons, Robert Dye (Dina), Gary Margerum, and Philip Margerum, one sister, Sandra Kress (Ron), grandchildren Ella Bommer (Justin), Mackenzie Baker (Zach), Paige, Kayla, Mackenzie, and Terry Margerum, great-grandchildren Avery, Easton, Gray, and his beloved niece Renee Davis Minski. In accordance with James's wishes there will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA in charge of arrangements. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

 


William Harvey Bryer

September 19, 2024 |

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

William Harvey Bryer, age 94, of West Mifflin, PA, died on Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born in McKeesport, PA on December 26, 1929 and was the son of the late Henry and Matilda Noll Bryer. William proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and later retired at the age of fifty-three from US Steel Clairton Works after thirty-five years of service. He enjoyed golfing and cooking, while being nicknamed, “Master Microwave Cooker”.

 
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Edward "Ed" F. Scott

September 19, 2024 |

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

 

Edward F. "Ed" Scott, 71, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born August 21, 1953 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Eleanor (Krajewski) Scott. Ed worked for over 24 years as a mobile equipment mechanic for US Steel, starting with the former Duquesne Works and retiring from the Clairton Works location. Ed attended Mary, Mother of God- St. Patrick Church. He was known for his humor, he loved to play jokes on anyone he could, and make people laugh. Ed was also known by his family to be very kind hearted, but also very stubborn. He was an excellent mechanic, a handyman around his home and a jack of all trades. He was an avid gardener, who loved to grow green beans, green peppers, tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. He loved making a jumbo sandwich with Hellman's mayonnaise and fresh tomatoes from his garden on Rye bread. Ed was a sports fan and loved to cheer on the Steelers and Penguins. He was also a homebody and took great pride in his lawn. Ed enjoyed cooking, was known for his delicious apple and berry pies. Ed loved his family and his dogs, especially Leo and the late CD. He will be greatly missed. 

 
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Barbara Mayes Cant

September 18, 2024 |

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

Barbara Mayes Cant, 85, was called home to her Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John Alfred and Helen Marie (Cristman) Chambers. She was born In McKeesport on May 4, 1939 and grew up in Dravosburg. She worked for Lester J. Gordon DDS as a dental assistant in McKeesport for 14 1/2 years. Barb then worked at Visiting Nurses of Allegheny County for 20 years as a CNA and then hospice until she retired. She was a member of Round Hill Presbyterian Church and enjoyed going to bible studies. Previously belonging to Immanuel Presbyterian Church in McKeesport for 50 years where she went to bible studies, sang in the choir and was a Deacon and Elder. She loved reading, camping, playing the clarinet, fishing, gardening, and taking pictures of every beautiful thing she saw - especially birds. She is preceded in death by her husbands James Dewey Neel Jr., and Robert John Cant Jr. She is survived by step-sons, Guy (Carol) Cant, and Jack (Kristine) Cant; step-grandsons, Jeremiah (Jeri) Cant, and Jesse Cant; step-great-grandsons, Jacan, and Joel Cant; sister-in-laws, and cousins. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Richland Cemetery - Dravosburg, PA. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


James W. Wood

September 18, 2024 |

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

James W. "Jimbo" Wood, age 82, of McKeesport, died September 16, 2024, at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport.  Born March 1, 1942, in Sewickley Twp., he was the son of the late James C. and Anna (Jury) Wood and was the beloved husband of 41 years to Alice (Kontur) Wood.
James dedicated much of his life to hard work, starting in the mill and later at Good Neighbor Car Wash, where he eventually retired from.  His passion for cars, particularly Chevys, was evident in the countless hours he spent tinkering and fixing them alongside his best friend, Danny.  Their shared love for cars created a bond that endured through the years.

 
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Mary Jane Mooney

September 17, 2024 |

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

Mary Jane (Neunsen) Mooney, age 81, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Heritage Valley Sewickley. She was a nurse for more than 25 years. Born February 22, 1943 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Bernard J. and Marie Ann (Thomas) Neunsen. She was the loving mother of Patrick (Paula) Mooney of Elizabeth Twp., Suzzette Marie Neunsen of Coraopolis and Shawn Mooney of Bethel Park; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Borne of Moon Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 


Quentin Lloyd Haigy

September 17, 2024 |

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

Quentin Lloyd Haigy, 67, of Bunola, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024. He was born in McKees Rocks on October 3, 1956 and was the son of the late Robert Dale Haigy and the late Esther Marie (Masters) Salka. Elizabeth Forward class of '74 graduate and Air Force Veteran - Quentin was a jack of all trades. He worked many jobs through the years, lastly working for Victory Hills Golf Course in Maintenance. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Cynthia (Herb) Hamilton of Daybrook, WV., Crystal Grimes of Uniontown, Cherie (Ronald) Kertis of Elizabeth, Frank (Tracey) Salka, Jr. of Elizabeth, Charles Owens of Bunola, and Connie (George) March of Bunola; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his parents, Quentin is preceded in death by his step-father, Frank Salka, Sr. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date yet to be determined. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

 


Salvatore Anthony Plescia Jr.

September 16, 2024 |

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

Salvatore Anthony Plescia, Jr., of Eighty Four, PA, formerly of McKeesport? PA, died Saturday, September 14, 2024. Born October 1, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, and is the son of the late Salvatore Anthony, Sr. and Mildred Bobick Plescia. Sal was a 1972 graduate of McKeesport High School.
 
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