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
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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September 14, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Thomas D. Lucas, age 72 of Duquesne, formerly of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at home. A retired crane operator from Tube City Metal Works, Tom was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved going to flea markets. Born in McKeesport on November 13, 1951, he was a son of the late Andrew J. Lucas and the late Dolores (Brown) Lucas. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara A. (Dodds) Lucas; children, Susan (William Forkey) Dunnett of Glassport, Micheal (Heather) Lucas of Lincoln Borough, Amy (Robert) Bodzer of Glassport, Marcella (James) Slanina of Munhall, Laura Perez of Duquesne, and George Vucin of Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Madison, Avery, Micheal, Jared, Taylor, Lindy, Tanner, Jason, Larz, Baun, Brianna, James, and Derrick; great-grandchildren, Liam, Norah, Julian, Emerson, Ash, and Raina Louise; five siblings, Madeline Randig of Lincoln Borough, Dianne Casson of Cincinnati, OH, John Lucas of Elizabeth Twp., Delores Sheridan of Stratford, CT, and Anna Dougherty of Glassport; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Dobrich. Friends will be received at the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 N Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 3-7 PM. A service will take place on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Twp. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
September 14, 2024 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Judith Ann Spell, 79, of White Oak, passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, peacefully at home during her nightly Jeopardy. Judy is the wife of the late Robert Spell and beloved mother of Hilary Spell and the late James McCombs. She is survived by her brother and sisters in laws, Edie (the late Jack) Spell and William and Debbie Spell; special niece Bonnie (Dan) Weissert; nephews Robert Riemenschneider, Jack (Karen) Spell and Bill Spell; nieces Jenna (Jay) Tewell and Lisa Spell; also great nieces and nephews; great friends Kathy Caparelli and Jan Stojanovic; godson Craig Stojanovic. In addition to her parents, Clyde and Genevieve (Mellinger) Riemenschneider, she was preceded in death by her brothers Ray and Clyde (the late Audrey) Riemenschneider. Judy was a graduate of McKeesport High School, class of 1962, and California University. She was proud of her career as an English Teacher for South Allegheny School District and was a member of the McKeesport College Club and First Presbyterian Church in Duquesne. Special thank you to Karen from
AHN Hospice and the girls, Cindy, Dakota, Dolly, Norma and Taya. Thank you for being there and helping her be at home. Friends will be received at the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne on Monday from 2 to 8 and on Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church from 10 to 11, at which time a funeral service will be held with Rev. Judy Slater. Interment following Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
September 13, 2024 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Olga Mary (Knezevich) Pribanich, 100, a former long-time resident of Glassport, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s, surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law, with whom she resided. The oldest of four children, she was born on October 6, 1923, in Donora, Pennsylvania to the late Nicholas Knezevich and the late Sima Bumber Knezevich. Olga was the loving wife of the late John Pribanich. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen (William) Bevil of Calvert City, KY, Janice (Edward) Gambone of Valrico, FL, and son John R. Pribanich (Rozanna) of East McKeesport, PA. She is also survived by six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Olga was preceded in death by her husband John Pribanich, her parents Nicholas and Sima Bumber Knezevich, daughter Christine Spanbauer, brothers Anthony and Rudolph, and sister Lidy. She was a graduate of Glassport High School Class of 1941 and was a former owner and bookkeeper for Cher-Ban Tire Service, Inc. in North Versailles, PA. Olga was a former member of Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church in McKeesport, PA, and later St. Martin de Porres where she was involved with the church choir, as well as the the Croatian Fraternal Union. Her hobbies included travel, duckpin bowling, and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will follow at the funeral home at 12:00 noon, to be followed by interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, www.littlesistersofthepoorPittsburgh.org. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
September 13, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Kenneth Samuel Robb, Esq., age 83, of White Oak, PA died on Saturday, September 7, 2024. He was born in McKeesport, PA on April 3, 1941 and was the son of the late Samuel and Marion Spiewak Robb. He was the devoted husband of the late Annie (Winnona) Wiley Robb.
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September 13, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ralph Casciato, age 94, of White Oak, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Ralph was born on February 11, 1930 and raised in Rankin, PA. He is the son of the late Cesidio Casciato and Antoinette Falcone Casciato. Ralph was married to the late Eleanor Tomko Casciato for 65 years when she passed away in January, 2023. A loving father and grandfather, he is survived by sons Chris (Lisa) Casciato of New York City and Southampton, NY and Greg Casciato of Port Chester, NY, as well as grandchildren Jack, Kate, Will, James and Teddy Casciato. He is also survived by his sister Matilda Nucci of Chalfant, PA. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by sisters Mary Latinovic and Lena Sciulli of Rankin, PA and Ann Mantia of Swissvale, PA.
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September 13, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph P. Como, Esquire, age 74, of McKeesport, died September 12, 2024, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born November 9, 1949 in Palena, Italy, he was the son of the late Luigi and Ida (Toppi) Como, and life partner to Janet Toner.
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September 12, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Xander Michael Maxwell, 18, of Wall, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born on May 20, 2006 and was the beloved son of his parents Derek M.B. Maxwell and Destiny Marie Wehrhan. He was a 2024 Graduate from East Allegheny High School and he worked for Century 3 Kia as a parts specialist. Xander had a passion for gaming, building his own PC, which he used to livestream Fortnite and Valorant, on Twitch. He was a very tall, beautiful, loving and big hearted man. He was very intelligent, funny and had an amazing sense of humor. He was genuinely one of a kind. Most importantly he made his parents and siblings very proud and he was an amazing friend.
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September 12, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Kenneth E. "Tiny" Wesolowski, 33, of West Mifflin passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on July 6, 1991 and is the son of Kenneth Wesolowski, and Tracy (step-father, Terrance) Coulter. After high school, Ken obtained a degree from the University of Northwestern Ohio as an Auto Mechanic, and eventually training for Diesel. He later began working on heavy machinery and operating equipment for a fracking company- NexTier, who he has been with for several years. In addition to his parents, Ken is survived by his brother, Patrick (Emily) Coulter of Forward Township, and his aunt & uncle, Carol & Ken Soubeyrand of Clairton - as well as so many loving friends. He was such a great guy who will be missed by many. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
September 12, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Dale H. Campbell, age 86, of Elizabeth Twp., died September 10, 2024, at Canterbury Place. Born March 5, 1938, in Elizabeth Twp., he was the son of the late Harper and Cora (Rankin) Campbell. Dale was self-employed and drilled gas wells. He was a known workaholic and truly enjoyed what he did. Dale owned classic cars and enjoyed reading classic car magazines. He was especially fond of Pontiacs up through the mid 1950's.
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September 11, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Josephine “Toots” Blankenship, age 92, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born July 23, 1932, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late Casto and Elizabeth Borelli Leone and the wife of the late James Alfred Blankenship. Toots was also preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Kostic; Delores Phillips; Nicola Leone; Joseph Leone; and Thomas Leone.
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September 11, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Laurae R. Mulac, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Born October 17, 1939, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late Francis Joseph and Mary Louise Carr Raible.
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September 11, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Fernando J. Brandt, age 101, of McKeesport and formerly of New York, died at home on September 9, 2024. Born April 5, 1923, in Caracas, Venezuela, he was the son of the late Guillermo and Louisa (Medina) Brandt and husband of the late Ida Brandt. Fernando moved to McKeesport 30 years ago from New York and enjoyed bowling in a senior league in White Oak. He was clear-minded until the end and always took care of his health. He is survived by a son, Fernando (Anabella) Brandt; grandchildren, Fernando and Veronica Brandt; a brother, Luis Brandt; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Olga, Guillermo, Beatrice, Adolfo, Nelly, and Irma.
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September 11, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Shirley Jean (Winnett) Nelson, 84, of North Huntingdon passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 at Forbes Regional Hospital surrounded by family. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Loretta Winnett; her brother- and sister-in-law, Wenzel and Marilyn Bohman; and her daughter-in-law, Michelle Nelson. She is survived by her husband, George, with whom she just celebrated 61 years of marriage, having known each other since the second grade; her three children, Erik (Terri) Nelson, Karen (Michael) Betcher, and Brian (Georgette) Nelson; her nine grandchildren, Amy, Kristen, Theodore, Peyton, Andrew, Zackary, Tyson, Tyrann and Tyra; her great-granddaughter, Gabriella; very special nieces and nephews and several four-legged family members who loved her.
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