Kenneth F. Flodine
February 22, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
John M. Kocur
February 22, 2019 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Marie Elaina (Sestile) Shepherd
February 22, 2019 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Marie Elaina Shepherd (Sestile), age 55, of Crofton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Annapolis, MD.
Marie was born in McKeesport, PA, to John Michael Sestile and Mary Ann Gonchar on February 10, 1964. She attended McKeesport High School and graduated in 1982. She earned an associate’s degree from the Community College of Allegheny County in 1985 and a bachelor’s degree from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) in 1988. She was employed as a financial aid counselor at The Catholic University of America (CUA), 1989-2014, and was an AVON salve representative since 2007.
Marie is survived by her husband, William (John), son William Jr., sister Angela Hitchcock, brother Johnny Sestile, father John Sestile, mother Mary Ann Graham, niece Amber Garcia, niece Leanna Koharchik, nephews Hayden Leamer, Steven and Ian Pearce, and great nephews Aiden Mayorga and Grayson Pearce.
Eileen D. Shigo
February 22, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Eileen D. Shigo, age 82, of North Huntingdon, died February 21, 2019, at the Vincentian Home in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Born December 17, 1936, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James F. and Eleanore (Szygenda) McKay and the wife of the late James Shigo, Jr.
Bertha "Mae" Bowers
February 22, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Bertha "Mae" (Smart) Bowers, age 92, of West Newton, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at TLC Adult Care Center in West Newton. A member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp, Mae was born May 21, 1926 in Elizabeth to the late Thomas and Agnes (Sommerville) Smart. She was the wife of the late John G. "Jerry" Bowers, who passed away in 1994. She is survived by daughter, Beverly (Kenneth) Towner of Forward Twp.; son, Robert (Deborah) Bowers of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Robert (Joanne) Towner of North Huntington, Jennifer (Mark) Martin of Belle Vernon, Daniel (April) Towner of Greenock, Matthew (Natalie) Bowers of Elizabeth and Amy (Steven) Datovech of McMurray; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Cody Towner, Alexa Towner, Mackenzie Martin, Alexander and Nathaniel Datovech and Braylynn Bowers; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Howard, Hugh and Walter Smart. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Rob and Stephanie Short and staff at TLC Adult Care Center for their care of Mae as a resident and under hospice care. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home,221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 10 AM in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Burial will follow in West Newton Cemetery, West Newton. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Valentine W. Kruszka, Jr.
February 22, 2019 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
Valentine W. Kruszka, Jr., 99, of West Miffflin, died Feb. 21, 2019. He is the husband of the late Mary (Byrtus) Kruszka. He is survived by his daughters Pat (Larry) Pierce of Liberty Boro and Sandy (Bob) Watson of Jefferson Hills; sons David Kruszka of Glassport, Alan Kruszka of West Mifflin and Val Kruszka of Greenock; grandchildren Lisa, Kenneth and Bryan Pierce, Nancy Szinai, Kimberly Kruszka, Billy Valiquette and Marcy Templeton; sister Wanda Buri and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughters Andrea Teoli and Ginny Dzara. Val was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish; American Legion and Polish Club in Bentleville and the Italian Club. He served in the US Army WWII, where he was a prisoner of war. He served in the Battles at Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Ardennes. He received the Good Conduct Medal European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with 4 Bronze Stars. Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Sun. from Noon to 4. A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10:00 am at St. Hedwig Church with Father Tom Lewandowski. Interment following St. Hedwig Cemetery.
Mary Barbara Whitney
February 22, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mary Barbara Whitney, age 78 of Adrian, PA, died Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born July 22, 1940 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Harry and Rita McKitrick Biddle, and is the wife of the late William Whitney. Barb and her husband worked for the Striffler family for many years. She was a member of the American Legion Post 325 and ladies auxiliary in Cowansville, PA, past president of Easter Seals auxiliary, and a member of the River’s Edge Quilting Club. She is survived by her daughters, Shari Whitney of Boston, PA, Beth Ann (Tim) Flaherty of McKeesport; sons, William (Cherlyn) Whitney, Jr. of Moss Point, Mississippi, Rich Whitney of N. Versailles, Mike Whitney of Liberty Borough; sisters, Bernadette Goldie of Glassport, Patricia Adami of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Barbara was preceded in death by her daughter Patty Sue.
Elizabeth Smoot
February 22, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Elizabeth Smoot, age 88, of McKeesport, died February 17, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center. Born February 7, 1931, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Bodnar) Popovich and the wife of the late James Smoot.
Evangeline "Vangie" Demetria Troianos
February 21, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Evangeline "Vangie" Demetria Troianos, age 87, of White Oak, died February 21, 2019, at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born October 26, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew P. and Julia (Leriotis) Jakomas and the wife of Achilles "Archie" Troianos, for 61 years of marriage.
Katherine A. Clay
February 21, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Katherine A. Clay, age 94, of McKeesport, died February 21, 2019. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 8, 1924 to the late Matthew and Margaret Lucy Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her husband, the late William F. Clay and her daughter, the late Margaret Mary “Maggie” Clay. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish for many years and was a retired intake coordinator from Mon Yough Community Mental Health Services of McKeesport. She enjoyed going to the gym every day, but she loved spending time with her family more.
She is survived by her sons; W. Matthew “Matt” (Donna) Clay of Greensburg, Michael (Lori) Clay of White Oak, and Robert (Margaret) Clay of West Mifflin; grandchildren; William Russin (Vivian) Clay, Katherine Jean (Phillip) Horrell, Rick Blose, Jacy Keenan, Tara (Eric Castaneda) Clay, Lindsay Nicole Clay, and Natalie Ann (Robert) Adams; great grandchildren, Phillip, Alex, Daniela, Cruz, Vada, and Nolan.
Friends and family will be received at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor 412-678-6177) on Monday, February 25, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday 10 am at Corpus Christi Parish, 2515 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132. Burial will follow. To share a memory or condolence visit strifflerfuneralhomes.com. 
Paul A. Lees Sr.
February 21, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Debra A. Bertoty
February 20, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Debra A. Bertoty, 46, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born October 4, 1972 in McKeesport and was the daughter of John G. and Sandra (Shaffer) Bertoty of White Oak. She was a 1990 graduate of McKeesport Area High School and attended Penn State McKeesport and California University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary and Mentally and Physically Handicapped Education. Debra was employed 23 years as a special education teacher in McKeesport Area School District where she was a second through fifth grade learning support teacher at George Washington, Cornell, and Centennial Elementary Schools and, most recently, at Francis McClure Intermediate School where she was the third, fourth and fifth grade life skills teacher.
Helen M. Kerekes
February 20, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Helen M. Kerekes, age 94, of McKeesport, died February 19, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center. Born August 10, 1924, in Camden, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary (Kunick) Filipowski and the wife of the late Ernest Kerekes.
Patricia A. Bell
February 20, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Patricia A. Bell, age 43, of McKeesport, died February 15, 2019 at her home. Born February 24, 1975 in Danville, IL, she was the daughter of John Wilson and Diane Bell and the life partner of Tyrone Longstreet.
Stella Kerecman
February 20, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Stella (Duda) Kerecman, age 89, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at home. She was a retired waitress and cook at 7 Springs Golf Course in Elizabeth and a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton. Born December 17, 1929 in Forward Twp., she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Miller) Duda and wife of the late Joseph Kerecman. She is survived by daughters, Mary Jo (Robert) Simon of Pittsburgh and Anna Marie (Pete) Thomas Jr. of McMurray; and grandchildren, Olivia (Kevin) Yealy of Bethel Park and Nicholas Thomas of McMurray. Visitation and services were private. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
