November 03, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Bernice "Peggy" (Stewart) Lazzari, age 83, of Bunola, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the Village at Morrisons Cove. A former transportation coordinator, she was a lifetime member of Bunola Fire Department. Born August 31, 1937 in Bunola, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Myrtle (Metcalf) Stewart, and wife of the late Paul L. Lazzari. She is survived by children, Billie Jo (Bobby Swisher) Lazzari of Bunola, Becky (John) Vasko of Elizabeth Twp. and James Lazzari of Elizabeth Twp.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, George Stewart of Pahrump, NV; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by son, Michael J. Lazzari, and brother, Fred Stewart. There will be a Memorial Gathering on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 2-5 PM at the Bunola Civic Center, 366 Bunola River Road, Bunola, PA 15020. Memorial contributions may be made to The Dandelion Project, ATTN. HOSPICE, 429 South Market Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
November 03, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Charles H. Van Ryn, age 64 of Clairton, passed away on November 2, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. Born December 22, 1955 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Harvey F., Jr. and Cynthia M. (Gambino) Van Ryn. He worked as a bargeman at U.S. Steel Clairton Works for 34 years and was a member of Clairton Sportsmen's Club, Clairton Auxiliary Police, Club 46, and loved spending time at his camp in Somerset with his best friends Bobby and Joy Gindlesperger.
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November 03, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Sr. M. Celstine Bacsi, Sisters of the Divine Redeemer, age 95, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 in the Divine Redeemer Motherhouse, Elizabeth Twp. Born July 19, 1925 in Lorain, OH, she was a daughter of the late Stephen J. and Rosalia (Mojzes) Bacsi. A recipient of a bachelor's in education and library science, Sr. Celestine worked as a teacher in her home parish - St. Ladislaus in Lorain - and also in the Dioceses of Cleveland and Pittsburgh. She enjoyed keeping in touch with friends, writing to shut-ins, giving prayer support, making handicrafts to the elderly, supporting Capuchin missions and the causes of American Indians, and making her favorite Hungarian recipes.
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November 02, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Barbara Jo (Hoagland) King, 68, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born July 5, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Louise (Lundie) Hoagland.
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November 02, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Florence Laychak, 92, died Friday October 30, 2020. She is the daughter of the late John and Anna (Kamara) Oley. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael Laychak and infant son Robert Laychak. She is survived by her children Michael (Alexis) Laychak, Mary Ann (the late George) Yurchisin, Linda (Donald) Schmidt, and Mark (Anne) Laychak; grandchildren Rhonda, Karen (Harry), Debbi, Heather (George), Matthew, Scott (Barb), Craig (Shelly), Adam, Luke (Brooke), Noah (Carisa), Craig (Tina), Nicholas (Jennifer), Marcus, Alina, Becca, Jonathan (Kristi), Emily, Liz (Josh), Megan, and Christopher; great-grandchildren Zachary, Evan, Hunter, Gavin, RJ, Lauren, Hannah, Sam, Ben, Collin, Evan, Gracelyn, Cole, Emilei, Kalina, Marek, Craig, Kylie, Nicholas, Adelyn, Kinley, Olivia, Poppy, Penn, Suzette, and Christopher.
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November 02, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Victor Anthony Prestegiacomo, age 82, of Penn Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born, February 15, 1938 to the late Anthony and Teresina Prestegiacomo; beloved husband of Sandy for 23 years; loving father of Tracie (Frank) Imbarlina of Mt. Lebanon and John (Corie) Prestegiacomo of Perry, OH; stepfather of Michael (Joanne) Chizmar of Penn Township; proud grandfather ("Pap") of Nicole, Emma, Olivia, Tessa, Holly and Sean.
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November 02, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Gerard Michael Gluscic, age 59, of Monessen, died October 30, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born May 23, 1961, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Jean (Simak) Gluscic and the husband of Jill (Takacs) Gluscic.
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November 01, 2020 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Kevin D. Flanagan, 70, of North Versailles Twp., formerly of Meadville, PA and Baltimore, MD died Friday October 30, 2020. Son of the late Carroll and Adelaide (Fontz) Flanagan. Beloved husband of Vicki (Konopka) Flanagan.
Loving father of Robert Love, Mathew (Linda) Love, Sean (Kate) Flanagan, Ryan Flanagan, and Jamie Flanagan Hession. Brother of Terence (Barb) Flanagan and Kerry (Joe) Flanagan Upman.
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November 01, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dorothy L. Lepsch, 77, of Boston, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at home with her family by her side. She was born September 11, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Clifton and Daisy (Kees) Kerr.
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November 01, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Anthony Charles Lekse, 81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was born October 15, 1939 in Russellton and was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Metal) Lekse.
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October 31, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert H. Brady, Jr., 82, of Sewickley Township, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born October 19, 1938 in East McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert H. Brady, Sr., and the late Alice (Bain) Brady. Robert was a member of The Church in Sutersville and was retired from the former Daily News in McKeesport.
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October 31, 2020 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Mary Ellen Netzel, 66 of Sewickley, formerly of West Mifflin died October 30, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Edward "Buck" and Margaret (Hudosky) Conboy. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles J. Netzel III for nearly 43 years, and her brother Timothy Conboy. Mary Ellen is survived by her sister Laura (Robert) Kahler; Sister-in-laws Mary Lynn Netzel and Carol Phelps; brother-in-law Michael (Kathy) Netzel Sr.; nieces Carolyn (Sam) Wolf, Christine Kahler, Danielle (Brett) Sydenstricker, Ashley Phelps, and Hayley Netzel; nephews Nathyn Netzel and Michael Netzel Jr. and great niece Alice Jean Wolfe.
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October 31, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kevin L. Rolls, age 67 of North Huntingdon went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2020. He was born July 18, 1953 in Keyser, West Virginia, a son of the late Lester and Freda Clifford Rolls. Kevin was a 1971 graduate of Keyser High School where he was the state wrestling champion in his senior year. He was inducted into Keyser Highschool Football Hall of Fame with the 1969 AA State Championship team. He was a 1974 graduate of Potomac State College, 1976 graduate of West Virginia University and a graduate of Westmoreland County Community College Culinary School where he graduated with honors.
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October 31, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph "Buddy" Edward Wentroble, 90, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born August 1, 1930 in East Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Edward and Catherine (Medrick) Wentroble. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Kozak) Wentroble and the late Patricia Grace (Valicenti) Wentroble.
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October 30, 2020 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Frank Tigano, 95, died peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania on March 2, 1925, the son of the late Joseph Tigano and Rose (DeMarco) Tigano Canalungo. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Clara (Zezzo) Tigano, and four children, Frank (Madelain) Tigano, David (Fran) Tigano, Rosalie (Stephen) Carpenter, and Jerry (Jennifer) Tigano. He has 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 6 great, great grandchildren. Frank was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was the founder and co-owner of F & C Distributing Company in Braddock and Irwin.
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