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February 05, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Rita A. Fisher, age 94, of Swissvale, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020. She was born on December 16, 1925, in Braddock and was the daughter of the late Davide and Elvira Petrilli Russo. She was the wife of the late Anthony L. Fisher, Jr. who died on March 5, 2016.
February 05, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Nell B. McElroy, 87, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at home. She was born July 27, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Edith (Chapman) Souders. Nell was the wife of the late Robert C. McElroy. She had worked for the former G.C. Murphy Co.
February 05, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
James R. Miller, 76, of McKeesport passed away in Kane Regional Hospital, McKeesport. He was born February 23, 1943m in McKeesport, the son of the late William and Theima Miller. Jim was a retired draftman. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Donald.
According to his wishes, there was no visitation. Burial was in Grandview Cemetery, North Versailles, Pa., next to his family. Arrangments were in charge of William H. Craig Funeral Home, Inc. of McKeesport, Pa.
February 05, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Donna Shipe, age 58, of Polk, formerly of Donora, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at UPMC Northwest. She enjoyed working different jobs at Polk Center, music, dancing, and meatless spaghetti, and had an unconditional love of her family. Born April 26, 1961 in Virginia, she was a daughter of the late William and Elma (Boyce) Shipe. She is survived by nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and close friends at Polk Center. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to The Arc at thearc.org. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
February 05, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Henry F. "RoRo" Straw, age 58 of West Mifflin and formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Born July 22, 1961 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Henry C. and Genevieve (Luketic) Straw. A maintenance man at Mifflin Estates in West Mifflin, Henry will be remembered for his helpfulness, generosity, and large-heartedness. Henry is survived by his sisters Carol Ann (Michael) Himich, Diane Marie (E. Michael) Elias, and Patricia J. Krygowski, all of McKeesport; his brother Richard (Jeanne) Straw of North Huntingdon; and many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
February 04, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Kirvy Johnson, 66, of McKeesport died Jan. 31, 2020. He was born on July 18, 1953 to Thelma Johnson and the late John D. Johnson. He attended school at Mon Valley High.
Kirvy is survived by his loving mother, Thelma Johnson, two sisters, Loretha Johnson of Camden, NJ, Lanee (William) Height of Pennsauken, NJ; two brothers, John Johnson, Jr. of Camden, NJ, Antwan (Xiomara) Johnson of Marlton, NJ; nieces, nephews and family and friends.
February 04, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
February 04, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Duane "Rippy" Fawcett died at his home in McKeesport, PA.
Duane was the son of the late Everitte Duane "Rip" and Catherine McGinty Fawcett. He lived most of his life in White Oak. He is survived by his sisters, Cathy Boettcher (Paul) of Leland, N.C., and Susan Yadouga (Vince) of Bethel Park, Pa. His oldest sister Donna Truesdell (Pete) preceded him in death by two months.
February 04, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Reuther Sinkler, 63, died Jan. 30, 2020. He was born May 17, 1956 in McKeesport, PA, son of the late Ruther Sinkler Jr. and Sarah Johnson Sinkler.
Surviving are his three daughters, Jalea Carter of Clairton, PA, Courtney Carter of Clairton, PA, Skylar Carter of Clairton, PA; two brothers, Lawrence Sinkler of Baltimore, MD, Craige Sinkler of Clairton, PA; sister, Catherine Sinkler of Clairton, PA; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
February 04, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Betty Jane (Hunt) Philipp, age 88, of North Versailles, passed away February 3, 2020. She was born October 22, 1931 in Patton Township, a daughter of the late James and Luella Hunt. She was a long-time member of Linway United Presbyterian Church in North Versailles.
She enjoyed watching the Steelers, Penguins, and Pitt football, as well as going to bingo and dinners at the Ride and Hunt Club in North Huntingdon.
She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and family dogs. She is survived by her daughters Pamela (Scott) Susan of Port Vue and Lorie (James) Moorhead of Rotonda West, Florida; grandchildren Jolene (Chris) Wilson, James (Patty) Moorhead; Mark (Shelly) Susan and Chad Susan; great grandchildren Sierra, Grant, Evelynn, Addison, James III, Savannah and Killian; and twin brother James Hunt from Kettering, Ohio.
February 04, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Charles “Chick” W. Schwer Jr., age 72, of North Versailles, passed away February 2, 2020. He was born April 22, 1947 in Charleroi, a son of the late Charles (Genevieve) Schwer Sr.
He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Wilmerding and owned many business in the past including the North Versailles Nursery.
He is survived by his wife of over 54 years Diane Schwer; sons Charles (Cheryl) Schwer III of Westmoreland City and Thomas (Cyndi) Schwer of East McKeesport; grandchildren Nina, Charles, Jacob and Maxwell Schwer; his father in law Daniel Santimauro; brothers Jack (Barbara) Schwer, Timothy Schwer and Patrick (Kathleen) Schwer; brother in law Daniel (Sandra) Santimauro; and nieces and nephews.
February 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Roy Vernon Stevanus, 60, of Elizabeth Township. passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was born October 8, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of Jane (White) Stevanus of Elizabeth Township and the late George Emmett Stevanus. Roy was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church, WMBU of Blythdale and was a social member of the Buena Vista Fire Co. He worked for Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. 
February 04, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
February 04, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Pamela J. Kavalukas, 70, of McKeesport, passed away on January 29, 2020 at Riverside Care Center in McKeesport after a long illness.
February 04, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Born Frances Mae Bugajski on April 20, 1939 to the late Frank and Alice Jean Bugajski, she lived her entire life in Western Pennsylvania. She was married to Joseph John Ekl for nearly 60 years.
Frances graduated from Norwin High School and Westmoreland County Community College. As president of the Norwin School board for many years, she led numerous valuable programs, her favorites being the set-up of Phone-a-Friend for children and the institution of the annual senior citizen dinner now run by the NHS student council. She was a faithful member of St. Agnes Church, Christian Mothers, the GMC Motorhome Club, the International Family Motorcoach Club, and the Norwin High class reunion committee. Reading and traveling were two of her many passions. Taking Polish lessons with her father to better share their heritage was enlightening for both. With friends and relatives she traveled locally, nationally and abroad. She played cards regularly with friends in various card clubs. With her husband, cousins, and close friends, she shared delight and excitement when visiting various casinos.
In addition to her parents, Frances was predeceased by her husband Joe (Jack) Ekl, her sister Marilyn Nagel and her brother James Bugajski.
Frances is survived by children Debra Popelas (Kenneth), Joseph Ekl (Victoria), Randy Ekl (Maxine), Robert Ekl (Donna); grandchildren Timothy Ekl (Catherine Owen), Brian Popelas, Adam Ekl, Spencer Ekl, Laura Ekl, Emily Ekl, Keith Ekl, Justin Ekl; siblings Delores Jean Pedder, Frank Bugajski; sister-in-law Kathy Bugajski; many nieces, nephews, cousins.
Visitation is scheduled Thursday, February 6th, 6 to 8 pm, Friday, February 7th, 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm at James Shirley Funeral Home, North Huntingdon, Pa. A Mass of Christian burial will take place in St. Agnes Church on Saturday, February 8th at 10 am with interment at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Norwin Public Library or the benefit of the senior citizen dinner. Envelopes will be available during visitations.
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