Shirley "Fran" (Whittington) Smith
September 05, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ronald E. "Rip" Rybka
September 04, 2020 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Ronald E. "Rip" Rybka, age 84, of Port Vue, died September 2, 2020, at home. Born May 22, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Casper and Sofia (Osolinski) Rybka and the husband of Cheryl A. (Halvaty) Rybka for over 54 years.
Lawrence Jeffrey Holden
September 04, 2020 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Lawrence Jeffrey Holden, age 64, died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born on September 18, 1955 and is the son of the late John Leslie and Rebecca Link Holden.
Catherine Marie “Kay” Ponsonby
September 03, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Catherine Marie “Kay” Ponsonby age 91, formerly of McKeesport and West Newton, passed away on September 2, 2020 at Kane Community Living Center, Ross Twp. Born in Duquesne on August 5, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Paul & Jennie (Marino) Guglielmo. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church, a homemaker, avid reader, an amazing cook and an excellent baker. She was the beloved wife, for 60 years, of the late Craig Ponsonby Sr; mother of Craig (Kathryn Barvinchak) Ponsonby Jr. of Cape Canaveral, FL, Mark Ponsonby of Gibsonia and Felicia (Edward) Czapor of North Huntingdon; grandmother of Shana (John) Mackie, Rebecca Ponsonby, Lindsay (Tony) Kerzmann, Markie (Ken) Jones, Lauren (Kurt) Karcher, Marisa (Chad) Hirsh, and Brian Czapor; great grandmother of Noah, Madison and Logan Mackie, Holden and Juliet Kerzmann, Kennedy Jones and Harper Grace Karcher; sister of Rosemarie Budai of West Newton and the late Tony (wife Nancy survives) Guglielmo of Dravosburg; brother-in-law Paul Ponsonby of Port Vue and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, McKeesport, followed by a burial in New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, visitation will be limited to 25 people in the funeral home at one time and masks must be worn. 
Chasity M. Routt
September 02, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Chastity M. Routt, age 27, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. She was born December 28, 1992, in Farmville, VA. She is survived by her daughter, Atlas Valenti of White Oak; mother, Victoria Routt of Elizabeth; sister, Kelsey Routt of Jefferson Hills; niece, Cali Dooley of Elizabeth; maternal grandmother, Vicki Fazekas of Elizabeth; maternal grandfather, Alex Fazekas of Virginia; and uncle, Zachary Fazekas of Elizabeth. She had a beautiful soul, both creative and captivating. She was a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed and dearly remembered by all who knew her. Friends and family will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, September 4, 2020, from 2-4 PM and 6 PM until the time of service at 7 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jude Urso officiating. In order to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, attendance will be limited to 25 people at any given time inside the funeral home. Guests are required to wear masks and follow CDC social distancing guidelines. You may be asked to limit your visiting time so that all guests will have an opportunity to pay their respects. The family would like to express their understanding to those who are unable to attend due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Ruby Jackson
September 02, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Ruby Jackson, 92, died Aug. 30, 2020.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Grandview Cemetery & Mausoleum, 1301 Lincoln Highway, North Versailles Twp.
Gerald T. Likar
September 02, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Gerald T. Likar, 81, of North Huntingdon, died Tuesday September 1, 2020, at home. Jerry worked his entire working life for the family business Likar Roofing of North Versailles.
He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon, and was a loving man who enjoyed being around his family. He was a son of the late John L. Sr. and Constance (Winslow) Likar and was also preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Ruth A. (McSteen) Likar and a brother John L. Likar Jr. He is survived by his children Teresa Griffiths and her husband Jim, Kathy Parry and her husband Jerry, and Gerald W. Likar all of North Huntingdon; his former daughter in law Carla Likar; his grandchildren, Kimberly (Joseph) Kiraly, Paul (Amanda) Griffiths, Megan (Eric) Lipp, Natalie Parry (fiancé Josh Miller) and Corbin and Izabelle Likar; his great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Tyler, Jayce, and Vivian; a brother Vincent (Iris) Likar; a sister in law Janis Likar; also nieces and nephews.
Shirley A. Noll
September 02, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Shirley A. Noll, 87, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was born January 24, 1933 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late J. William and Helen (Semcoski) Gates, Sr. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and had worked for the former King and Keeney Oil Co. in Boston. She is survived by her husband, Gerald H. Noll, brother-in-law, Donald (Barbara) Noll of West Mifflin, and nieces and nephews.
Mary M. Helfmann
September 02, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary M. (Miele) Helfmann, 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 29, 1943 in Braddock, PA, a daughter of the late Anthony Mylo and Mary (Wallace) Miele. Prior to her retirement, Mary was a floor manager for Walmart and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, reading on her Kindle, playing computer games, attending high school plays and dining with her friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman F. Helfmann; brothers, Anthony (Eileen) Miele, Raymond Miele, David (partner, Dorothy) Miele, Robert (Danielle) Miele and Armand Miele. She is survived by her son, Todd and his wife, Kelly; two daughters Tracie Helfmann, Toni Kunselman and her husband, Erik; two grandsons, Joshua (Jessica) and Tyler Helfmann; and two grand dogs EmmyLou (Harris) Kunselman and Waylon (Jennings) Kunselman. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. A blessing service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Entombment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. A courtesy of wearing a mask is requested. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Virginia A. Piper-Fitzroy
September 01, 2020 |
By James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
Virginia A. Piper-Fitzroy, 70, of East McKeesport died Sunday, August 30, 2020. Daughter of the late Gerald and Rebecca Piper. Beloved wife of Robert Fitzroy. Loving mother of Dwyer ( Beth Ann) Lynch, Gerald (Nicole) Lynch, David (Diana) Lynch, and Jake (Melanie) Fitzroy. Dear Grandmother of Harmon Lynch, Jamisen Fitzroy, Avery Fitzroy, Logan Fitzroy, and Nicolas Lynch. Sister of Henry (Ruth) Piper and John (Penny) Piper. Also numerous nieces, nephews, and the very large extended family whom love Virginia dearly.
Phyllis L. Bryant
September 01, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Phyllis L. Bryant, beloved daughter of the late Rocinlus and Bertha Johnson Young, was born on September 1, 1947, in Elizabeth, PA. Mrs. Bryant departed this life on August 27, 2020, joining her loved ones who preceded her in death: husband, William Bryant, son, Darnell M. Johnson, stepson, Johnnie Payton, stepdaughter, Catherine Andrews, siblings, Duane Young, Yvonne Young, Loretta Butler, Marion Carter, Toni Rosser-Booker, Donald and Ronald Young.
Phyllis is survived by her three daughters, Tasha (Sam) Johnson-Phelps of McKeesport, Tamera Bryant of White Oak, Kera Bryant of McKeesport; 12 grandchildren; Lanisha Foster (Travis), Janai, Donte’ia, Tyjuan (Shawree), Taj L. Johnson, Rosheeda, Khaleel, Kyla, Kalan, Kalista Bryant, LaRita and Raymond Jenkins; 7 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Barbara Ann (Al) Lawrence, Deborah Young, Renee Davis, all of Detroit, Denise Whatley of Charlotte, NC; two brothers, Charles and Robert Young of McKeesport; two sisters-in-law, Princess Young, Sandra Young; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Rosemarie B. "Goo" Conti
September 01, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Rosemarie B. "Goo" Conti, age 87 of North Huntingdon died September 1, 2020 at Transitions Health Center. She was born October 7, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pa., a daughter of the late Albert and Agnes Harvanek Gulentz. Rosemarie was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon where she sang in the church choir. Prior to her retirement she was employed in the retail sales industry. She enjoyed shopping, flea markets, travel, playing the organ and a was a great keyboardist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Conti. She is survived by two sons, Jim and his wife, Linda, and Rick Conti, one daughter, Cindy Dushack and her husband John, 5 grandchildren, James A. (Monica), Melanie, Christopher, Brittany (Cody), Blaze, one great grandchild, Anthony.
Janet L. Fulmer
September 01, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Janet L. Fulmer, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin. She was born August 16, 1930 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Carl P. and Esther (Stolpe) Nystrom. Prior to her retirement, Janet was a bank teller for Mellon Bank at Norwin Towne Square. She was a graduate of Duquesne High School and enjoyed crafting and painting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Fulmer; and son, Jeffrey P. Fulmer. She is survived by her son, James W. Fulmer and his wife, Donna; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Fulmer; grandchildren, Heather (Mark) Roller, James R. (Luis) Fulmer, Jonathan (Amber) Fulmer, Christy (James) Azzarello and Jenna Fulmer Onder; great-grandchildren, Christian, Braeden, Dylan, Brieana, Jacob, Emily, Aiden, Jordan, Jason and Jaylee.
William Daniel Speidel, Jr.
September 01, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William Daniel Speidel, Jr., 94, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday night, August 26, 2020 at his home in Elizabeth Twp. Born on April 26, 1926 in East McKeesport, he was the son of William Daniel Speidel, Sr. and Martha (Jones) Speidel. Left to cherish his legacy are his wife of nearly 70 years, Florence (Delo) Speidel and their children Carol (James) Anderson of Mechanicsburg, William D. (Barbara) Speidel, III of Butler and David (Barbara) Speidel of South Fayette; 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill graduated from East McKeesport High School where he played football, basketball and was president of the student council.
Isabel Suarez
September 01, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Isabel (Garcia) Suarez 101, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at home. She was born April 15, 1919 in Clarksburg, WV, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Adella (Garcia) Garcia. She was the wife of the late Alfred "Fred" Suarez who passed away December 10, 1999. Isabel was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and was a Charter Member of the Central Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary in Elizabeth Township. She was retired from the Elizabeth Forward School District. Her hobbies included crafting, baking and making candy.
