Harry Herbert Smith
April 17, 2020 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Harry Herbert Smith, 93, lifelong resident of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 10, 2020.
Thomas E. "Paz" Pazehoski
April 17, 2020 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Thomas E. "Paz" Pazehoski, 73, of West Mifflin, died suddenly, Thursday April 16, 2020, in U.P.M.C. Presbyterian. Born in Braddock, September 15, 1946, he was the son of Edmund S. and Margaret (Heatherington) Pazehoski. Mr. Pazehoski was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, Munhall, and was employed as a rigging operations manager for TRC Industries, Wilmerding.
Nancy G. (Brumbaugh) Sprenger
April 17, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Nancy G. (Brumbaugh) Sprenger, 93, a resident of Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was born May 6, 1926 in Duquesne, the daughter of the late Richard A. and Virginia M. (Seiford) Brumbaugh. Nancy was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a member of the Women’s International Club and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She worked as a school teacher retiring from Norwin School District in 1989. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Irwin, a member of United Methodist Women, and a longtime volunteer at the Norwin Public Library.
Carl E. Gay
April 17, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Rosa Colantone D’Appollonio
April 16, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Rosa Colantone D’Appollonio, 93 years old of Glassport, formerly of Lenola, Italy, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Jefferson Regional Hospital. Rosa was born in Lenola, Italy on January 1, 1927, to the late Antonio and Celeste Colantone. Rosa was the loving wife and partner of 60 years to the late Biagio D’Appollonio who passed away in 2006. She was preceded in death by her first-born infant son in 1946. She is survived by her seven children, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Queen of the Rosary Church in Glassport. Rosa was a devoted mother and wife who loved spending time with her family with whom she would do the things that she loved the most. Private services have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A private internment will take place at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum and Cemetery in North Huntingdon. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
R. Shirley (Cortese) Masi
April 16, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
R. Shirley (Cortese) Masi, age 85, of North Versailles, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a short battle with cancer. She died at home, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born and raised in Braddock, she married the late Thomas Masi. They raised their family in North Versailles, where she was an active member of the community for nearly six decades.
She was a devoted member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church (now Mary, Mother of God Parish) in East McKeesport for 59 years; she was a lunch lady volunteer at her children’s grade school; she was an enthusiastic volunteer to get meals to her food-insecure neighbors through both Meals on Wheels and most recently Ma’s Pantry; she joined and was affiliated with several groups, including Christian Mothers, the Wilmerding YMCA, Suddenly Single, and the East Allegheny chapter of AARP. Her many communities made for many long and cherished friendships.
E. Ralph Rosensteel Jr.
April 16, 2020 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Edmund S. Lewandowski
April 16, 2020 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Edmund S. Lewandowski age 97, of West Mifflin, formerly of Duquesne, on April 16, 2020 at Locust Grove Personal Care Home. Born May 9, 1922 in Nowa-Wies-Wielka, Poland, he was the son of the late Jozef & Anastazia (Siemiankowska) Lewandowski. He was a retired letter carrier in Duquesne, a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, a former insurance salesman for the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, member of the former Holy Name Society of the former St. Hedwig Church, member of the Polish War Veterans of WWII, American Legion, the Polish National Alliance, the Polish Club of Duquesne, Teutonia Mannerchor Club of Duquesne, National Association of Letter Carriers and the Loyal Order of the Moose.
Judith Lee McQueen
April 16, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Judith Lee McQueen, 49, of South Park, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born March 21, 1971 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Thomas Dale Grimm and Beatrice Catherine David. She is survived by her son, John F. McQueen, III., of Pittsburgh and daughter, Jordyn L. McQueen of South Park, grandchildren, Emma, Natalie, Layci and Layla, sisters, Nanette (Charles) Nehila and Amy Hofmeister of Donora, and nieces and nephews.
Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Sacco
April 16, 2020 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dottie was an avid reader, dog and animal lover, horse person, and artist. She loved camping and trail riding. She was sweet, kind hearted and unique.
Thomas E. Fagan Jr.
April 16, 2020 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Thomas E. Fagan Jr., of Irwin, formerly of Coulter, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. He was born December 3, 1946 in McKeesport, a son of the late Thomas and Marjorie (Miller) Fagan. Prior to his retirement, Tom was a delivery driver for Elizabeth Carbide Co. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War. Tom was the recipient of the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars and the Gallantry Cross with Palm. He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon and was a 1966 graduate of McKeesport Sr. High School. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed golfing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brooks John "B.J". He is survived by his son, Chad Fagan; sisters, Bonnie Heasley, Tricia Kruszyna and her husband, Rick, Colleen Haley; granddaughter, Nina; former wife and best friend, Liz Fagan; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Tom's caregivers, From the Heart and staff at Transitions Health Care for all the love and care they gave to Tom over the years. There will be no public visitations. In memory of Tom, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Anna M. Pasinski
April 16, 2020 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Larry J. Garuch
April 16, 2020 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Larry J. (Garuccio) Garuch, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Born August 24, 1939 in Carolina, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph (Garuccio) Garuch and Catherine (Lari) Garuch. A member of St. Clare of Assisi Church, Larry was a graduate of McKeesport High School and retired after thirty years of service at US Steel Clairton Coke Works. At home, he always made everyone feel welcome and loved to sit on his patio and spend time with his family: the pride and joy of his life. He also took pride in his beautiful yard and spotless cars and loved to go to the casino and horse races. Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Karen (Sammartin) Garuch; his daughters Annette (Charles) Greer of Jefferson Hills and Catherine Dever of Brigantine, NJ; his grandchildren Nicholas (Amanda) Greer of North Huntingdon and Gina Marie Greer of Jefferson Hills; his sister Norma Arabia of Shelby Twp., MI; and also nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sister Theresa Scappetura.
Andrea Claire Matason Sopira
April 15, 2020 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Alfieri Funeral Home
Andrea Claire Matason Sopira, age 46, of North Versailles, PA, was born on April 18, 1973 at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC in Pittsburgh and passed away peacefully on April 13, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, after a multiple year battle with recurring attacks of pancreatitis.
She was the beloved daughter of Richard and Sandra Matason of North Huntingdon, PA, loving sister of Alexa Matason Spriggs of Cumberland Maryland, goddaughter of her aunt and godmother Patricia Legge, and godmother to her beautiful niece, Corrine Elizabeth Spriggs. She is also survived by her grandmother, Josie Donell, age 102, four aunts, five uncles, ten cousins, seven nieces and nephews and a very devoted and loving friend. She was preceded in death by her godfather, Patrick Boyle.
Marilyn Sandy Wilson
April 15, 2020 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Marilyn “Sandy” Holomshek Wilson, 77, of Dravosburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at McKeesport Hospital. She was born in Sewickley Township on April 26, 1942 to the late George Holomshek and Mary Melon Holomshek. Sandy was the loving wife and partner to Jerry Wilson. She is survived by her daughter Erica Wilson of Dravosburg as well as her grandchildren Eddie May of Pittsburgh, Adrian May of Pittsburgh, Chazae Martin of McKeesport, Promyse Martin of Dravosburg and her many great grandchildren. She is also survived by her two brothers Nicholas (Janice) Holomshek of Blytehdale, and Paul (Diane) Holomshek of West Mifflin along with her many beloved nieces and nephews. Sandy was preceded in death by her only son Robert Wilson along with her sisters Anne Organ of Monessen, Alice Smith of Lowber, Evelyn Bente of Miami Springs FL, Nancy Bone of Irwin, as well as her brothers George Holomshek of Hutchinson, Frank Holomshek of Chicago IL, John Holomshek of Mesa AK, Charles Holomshek of Commack NY, and Carl Holomshek of Hermine.
