December 01, 2020 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Nancy I. King, age 86, of Lincoln Borough, died November 30, 2020, at Riverside Care Center. Born May 19, 1934, in Elizabeth, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Dorothea (Carothers) Trumpe.
Nancy was a fun-loving woman of faith who had the most beautiful smile. She attended the former Bell Bridge Wesleyan Church of Lincoln Borough. Nancy was a US Army veteran, serving during peacetime and loved to wear red, white and blue. She was a member of the Lincoln Borough Mother's Club and a participant of Community Life for many years.
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December 01, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Holly Ann Howard, age 47, of Forward Twp., passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Jefferson Hospital. She had a love of animals. Born November 3, 1973 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of David Gezovich of Liberty Boro and Saundra (Wilt) Whitehead and stepfather Robert Booth of Rostraver Twp. She is survived by her husband, Michael G. Howard; son, Trestin Howard at home; sister, Tracy Joy (Tony) Gillingham of Belle Vernon; nephews, Anthony (Bunny) Gillingham of Greensburg, Andrew Gillingham of Pittsburgh and Alexander (Page) Gillingham of Belle Vernon; great-niece, Shawnee Gillingham; also, aunts, uncles and cousins. No visitation is planned. A memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
December 01, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Robert S. White, Jr., age 79, of White Oak, died November 26, 2020, at home. Born December 7, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Margaret (Linderman) White and the husband of Barbara (Morgan) White.
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December 01, 2020 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
John “Jack” Liebert, 69, of McKeesport, died Nov. 27, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Son of the late William and Jennie (Fontanello) Liebert. Beloved husband of Mary (Chismar) Liebert. Loving father of Chad (Stacie) Liebert, Jason Liebert, Angela (Dan) Limbacher, Tim Sweeney, and Erin (Ashley) Merida. Dear grandfather of Brandon, Soloman, Jewel, Grace, Ethan, and Carter. Jack enjoyed golfing, his motorcycle, the outdoors, and time spent with his family.
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December 01, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Mary Jean (Olesky) Strawins, 78, of East McKeesport, died Thursday November 26, 2020. She was born March 30, 1942 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Adele (Charley) Olesky and was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas L Strawins Jr. Mary Jean graduated from Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing and received a master’s degree from Penn State University. She was a retired Registered Nurse having worked as a private duty, medical practice, and hospital nurse. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, St Robert Bellarmine Church and the Confraternity of Christian Mothers.
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December 01, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Theresa “Teri” M. (Curry) Packosky, 66, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born June 3, 1954 in Jacksonville, FL, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ursula Ann (Keller) Curry and was also preceded in death by her husband Stephen “Chip” J. Packosky and her brother Thomas Curry. Teri enjoyed reading, visiting the beach in Florida, and was an animal lover. She is survived by her children Sarah Packosky of Erie, Laura Packosky of Latrobe, and Stephen Packosky of McKeesport; her sisters Kathleen (Don) Hackworth of Monroeville and Maureen Cameron of CA; sister in-law Karen Curry; mother in-law Margaret Ivkovich; and many nieces and nephews.
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November 30, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward L. "Ed" Popp, 78, of Duquesne, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 28, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 12, 1942 in Lincoln Place and grew up in Duquesne. He was the son of the late John A. "Jonica" Popp, Jr, and the late Emily F. (Tytke) Popp. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Duquesne, Allegheny County FOP Lodge 91, F & AM Aliquippa Lodge 0375, the PIN club, and Dravosburg American Legion. Ed retired from the City of Duquesne Police Department where he served as a Policeman and Detective. Additionally, he worked for the Kennywood Park Police Department and was a retired military veteran where he served a combined 25 years in the U.S. Navy active duty and the Pennsylvania Air National Guard,171st Air Refueling Wing.
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November 30, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Paul Eugene "Gene" Dow, 88, of Christy Park, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020.He was born January 21, 1932 in Hays and was the son of the late Ernest and Marie (Sweeny) Dow. Gene was retired from the former Devereaux Chevrolet in McKeesport. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Borrelli) Dow, daughter Cheryl Dow, sons, James, Daniel and B.J. Dow. He was preceded in death by his daughter Denise Dow, and sons, Robert, Michael and Paul Dow. There is no visitation.
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November 30, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Anna Stipetic, 97, formerly of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at The Grove at North Huntingdon. Born in Duquesne, on June 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Mat and Manda (Blaskovic) Stipetic. She was a homemaker who enjoyed baking and walking. She is survived by her sister Rose (late Lawrence) Oley of Flowery Branch, GA; Nieces and Nephews; and was predeceased by sisters and brother, Agnes (late Ted) Durkat, Mary (late Joseph) Madar, and Joseph (late Irene) Stipetic.
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November 30, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Alvin F. Coughenour, Sr., age 89, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Grandview Estates. He was a retired press operator with Swank Industries in Large and former co-owner of Flowers by Ann of Elizabeth. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church. Born September 18, 1931 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late William C. and Temperance (Smart) Coughenour and husband of the late Anna M. (Slavick) Coughenour. He is survived by his sons, Alvin F. (Sheila) Coughenour, Jr. of Elizabeth and Keith A. (Bridget) Coughenour of Franklin Park; four grandchildren; Jason Coughenour of Elizabeth, Larissa (Jason) Driscoll of Herminie, Garret (Jami) Coughenour of Elizabeth and Alayna Coughenour of Franklin Park; seven great-grandchildren; also, nieces and nephews.
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November 29, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Patricia D. Roberts, age 73, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 4, 1947 and is the daughter of the late Louise Beck. Patricia was the proprietor of P&B Auto Trim in White Oak, a seamstress, and worked as an OR tech for several years. She loved traveling to Hilton Head with her husband, loves her puppies and most importantly loves her grandchildren.
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November 29, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Bonnie Jean Nowark, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. She was born September 21, 1950 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Mills) Doyle. Bonnie was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and was proprietor of the former Cozy Corner Restaurant. She is survived by her husband, Frank "Chick" Nowark, daughters, Mary (Matt) Vibostak of Finleyville, Stephanie (Rob) Obusek of Elizabeth Township, Kara (Mike) Ferlaino of North Huntingdon and Shayna (fiancée Bobby Camilli) Nowark of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Morgan Zuknick, Logan Obusek, Heather and David Vibostak, Vianna and Giuliana Ferlaino, and Ayden Nowark, several great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, Marlene Doyle of Jefferson Hills, and nieces and nephews.
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November 28, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Eugene J. Charney, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday November 25, 2020. He was born March 2, 1932 in Glassport and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Churay) Charney. He was the husband of the late Marilyn Ruth (Overand) Charney who passed away November 25, 2005.
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November 28, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Maria (Mozzi) Conedera, age 94 of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020 in the company of the caregivers at Harmon House, Mt. Pleasant, who loved her dearly. Born April 12, 1926 in Borgonovo Val Tidone, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Primo and Giuseppina Mozzi. Maria moved to the United States in 1950 to be with her beloved husband, the late Riccardo Conedera, who passed away November 13, 2000. She was a proficient seamstress, retiring from J.C. Penney's, and was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the Italian Sons and Daughters of America. Maria was an avid gardener, and her cooking was legendary. When you visited Maria, you were always welcomed and blessed with a meal fit for a king. She was loved by everyone that crossed her path and will be deeply missed.
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November 28, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dennis J. Ross, age 72 of North Huntingdon died November 27, 2020 at his home. He was born July 11, 1948 in Greensburg, a son of the late Roccie Ross Sr. and Dolores (Zanarini) Ross. Prior to his retirement, Dennis was employed as a journeyman-machinist. He was a Vietnam veteran having served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He was an animal lover who also enjoyed hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan C. "Joanie" Vozel Ross in 2010. He is survived by three sons, Trevor Mink, Troy Mink and his wife Jamie, Kristoffer Ross, four brothers, Marc, Keith, Roccie Jr, and Michael Ross, two sisters, Mary Blasioli, Roxanne Costa, two grandchildren, Autumn and Luca Mink.
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