March 11, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Keith R. Murphy, 49, of Greenock, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at home. He was born July 3, 1975 in McKeesport and was the son of Carla A. (Pelcharsky) Murphy and the late Leonard R. Murphy. Keith had worked as a machinist for Vista Metals and was an avid sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. He was a lover of music, some of his favorite artists include: Jelly Roll, Disturbed and Hoobastank. He attended many concerts, most notably Ozzfest. He also enjoyed watching TV, if he wasn't watching sports, he enjoyed The ID Channel for murder mysteries and documentaries; as well as Dateline and 20/20. He also loved to play pool and videos games. He will be greatly missed.
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March 11, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Thomas L. Maher, 87, of Irwin, died Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born April 14, 1937 in McKeesport, a son of the late Vincent Paul and Catherine (Aaron) Maher Prinz and was also preceded in death by his step-father James Prinz, a brother Paul Richard Maher and step-sister Patricia Albright. Tom was a retired employee of Westinghouse Electro-Mechanical Division and a former member of Rescue 14 and the Manor Lions Club. He enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his wife of over 68 years Virginia L. (Silverman) Maher; his children Susan L. Maher, Diane L. Dunn and Thomas L. Maher Jr. (Jean); his grandchildren Christopher Dunn (Carey), Elizabeth Dunn and Jennifer Little; his great grandsons Alexander Dunn and Aiden Lineman; a brother James Maher (Sharon); also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main St., Irwin, where a Blessing Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 13. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, North Huntingdon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Manor Lion's Club, 123 Brandywine Dr., Irwin, PA 15642. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 11, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Jay`Montae Dewayne Williamson, 24, died March 3, 2025. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, where funeral services will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14. Interment will follow at McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
March 11, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Richard A. Scott, 87, of North Versailles, passed away Friday March 7, 2025. He was born February 4, 1938 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Hilf) Scott. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wives Betty (Burger) Scott and Irene (McCutcheon) Scott and step-children Joseph, David, and Pamela McCutcheon. He was a retired printer for Statford Press after 30 years on the job. He was a Navy veteran, an avid bowler, liked to travel, garden, and tend to his fish pond. He also enjoyed golf and played in the Duffers Golf League. Richard is survived by his children Richard A. Jr. (Maura) Scott, Michael Scott, and Russell (Dawn) Scott; his step-children Cynthia “Cindy” Stanbery (Steve), Kenneth “Fritz” McCutcheon and Donald McCutcheon; his grandchildren Chelsea Challingsworth (Joshua), Ahsley Luffey (Ryan), Richard Scott (fiancé Kristy), and Justin Scott; also many step grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings Michael (Marcie) Scott, Kathleen (Edward) Lesoon, and Joseph (Beverly) Scott; also nieces and nephews.
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March 11, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
David George Hardy, 79, of East McKeesport, passed away Friday March 7, 2025. He was born September 6, 1945 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edward and Dorothy (Radulovich) Hardy, and in addition to his parents was preceded in death by his brother Richard “Harv” Hardy. He was an Air Force veteran and worked as a machinist at Westinghouse Air Brake for 40 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Ukrainian Club, Wilmerding. David is survived by his loving wife Sharon L. (Covert) Hardy; children Renee L. Hardy of Warrendale, and Michael Hardy of Hutchinson; grandchildren Hunter, Hannah, and Stella; and his sister Debbie (Larry) Sivrich of East McKeesport; and niece Courtney Sivrich Funeral services are private and are being handled by the Forgie-Snyder Funeral Home, 1032 Broadway Ave., East McKeesport, 412-823-8083. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 11, 2025 |
By Administrator | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Ruth A. (Young) Adams, age 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born August 15, 1944 in Ogden, Utah, a daughter of the late Ralph and Violet (Wolstenhulme) Young. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. She loved to garden and was vice-president of her garden club. She was a Reiki Master. Ruth was an animal lover and loved her kitties. She is survived by her children Wendy Jo Adams, Martin Adams, Jason Adams and Dawn Simpson; loving “Grammy” to grandchildren Brennan* (Dani) Schricker, Cameron Schricker, Logan Kaczynski, Miranda Adams, Jackson Adams and Alexander (Emily) Fish (Adams); beloved “GiGi” to great grandchildren Brody and Hailey; brother Beryl (Beverly) Young; also nieces. Friends and family will be received Monday from 3 p.m. till time of funeral service at 7 p.m. at the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to Grey Paws Sanctuary, 2909 Jacks Run Rd, White Oak, PA 15131. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.
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March 10, 2025 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Helen Alice Sabol, 95 years young, was born May 29, 1929 in Duquesne, PA and also resided in North Huntingdon and Aiken, SC . The daughter of the late Adam and Catherine (Petrisko) Yarosik and beloved wife of her husband, the late Raymond Paul Sabol, passed away peacefully at Point Pleasant Retirement Community in North Versailles on March 10, 2025. Loving mother of Regis Sabol (Gail), Donna Bate (Gary) and Richard Sabol (Pennie) Sabol; Grandmother to Lisa Sabol Winwood (Kevin), Ryan Sabol (Christy), Allison Bate (Sam) and Keith Bate ( Caitlin), Roman Sabol (Sarah), Russell Sabol and Megan Sabol and Great-Grandchildren, Jasie, Elsie, Austin, Sybbie and Ella. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also pre-deceased in death by her sister Mildred (Mike), sister Ruth (Gene) and brother Robert (Carmela). She is survived by her sister, Shirl Miller (Richard) and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Point Pleasant, Gallagher Home Care and Bridges Hospice for their loving and exceptional care. She loved all of you very much, along with the many friends that she met at Point Pleasant.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home (828 Richford Street Duquesne, PA 15110). Family and friends will be received on Wednesday March 12, 6 to 8 pm, with a Mass at St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Parish on Thursday March 13 at 10:00 am. Following the funeral service, Helen will be laid to rest at Saint Joseph’s Mausoleum in North Versailles, PA.
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March 10, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Kanaada Tajja Ball, age 28, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA on January 13, 1997 and is the daughter of Tonya Potts of McKeesport, PA and Clarence Ball, Sr. of McKeesport, PA. She was a very loving and kind soul.
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March 10, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Jean A. Capristo, age 84, of Duquesne, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Riverside Health and Rehab Center. Born in McKeesport on February 3, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Dubyak) Petriske. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and former member of Holy Name Church. She enjoyed walking.
Jean was the wife of the late Edward Capristo; mother of Edward R. “Rocky” (Patti) Capristo of Newark, DE and Joseph D. “Dan” Capristo of Duquesne; grandmother of Katie Capristo; sister of Caroline Cyrus of Penn Hills, Florence (late William) Haley of North Huntingdon, Rose (Nick) Pisciottano of Eighty Four, PA, late Geraldine (late John) Shomo, late Charlotte (late Joe) Napoli, late George “Roach” Petriske and late Michael “Cookie” Petriske.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, March 14, 2025, from 9-11:00 a.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, at 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Thomas Burke officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Health and Rehab Center, 100 Eighth St., McKeesport, PA 15132
March 10, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Janice R. Herrmann, age 78, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, died March 8, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital. She was born July 23, 1946, in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Wilbert Helsel of Glassport and Florence (Piper) Helsel of Port Vue and mother of the late Gene "Butchie" Herrmann of Glassport. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Eugene "Butch" of Glassport; sister, Elaine (Charlie) Sciarra of Steubenville, Ohio; and friend Donna Martinelli; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends. In addition to her parents and son, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Helsel.
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March 10, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Robert "Bob" V. McClelland, 99, of Irwin, PA, formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1926, in Glassport, PA.
Bob proudly served in World War II as a Merchant Marine in the Atlantic and Mediterranean War Zones and later spent several years in the Naval Reserve. After his service, he worked for the B&O and McKeesport Connecting Railroads, where he was affectionately known as "RV" by his colleagues.
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March 10, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Helen T. Korenoski, 95, of Glassport, died March 9, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Dzurenda and beloved wife of 73 years to the late Willis Korenoski. She is survived by her daughters Mary Ann Ross, Debbie (Ron) DeMay, Peggy Korenoski and Patty Korenoski; son Bill (Janice) Korenoski; grandchildren Kristin (Steve), Justin (Katie), Danielle (John), Chelsea (Nick), Luke (Lexi), and Lexi (Donald); great grandchildren Elliana, Madison, Brock, Asher and future grandson Lincoln; and sister Ann (the late Donald) Hartman. She was preceded in death by her brother Steve (Ann) Dzurenda and sister Margie (John) Knapik. Helen was a a member of St. Joachim & Ann Parish; Sisters of the Divine Redeemer and former member of the Christian Mothers. Friends will be received at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport on Wed. From 4-8pm. A funeral mass will be held Thurs. 10:00 am at St. Michael’s Church. Interment following Calvary Cemetery.
March 09, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Ross H. Wilcox Jr., age 62, of Duquesne, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport on November 10, 1962, he is the son of Susan (Simon-Wilcox) Sprowls and the late Ross Wilcox Sr. He was a handyman and a member of the former Christ the Light of the World Parish-Holy Name Church.
Besides his mother, he is survived by sisters and brother, Elaine (late Ray) Micklo of West Mifflin, Renee (Ken) Piposar of Texas, Lynette (Al) Gibson of Upper St. Clair, Holly Henkle of West Mifflin, Mary Blasko of East McKeesport and Charles Sprowls Jr. of West Mifflin; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Colleen (husband Bruce survives) Whitney of West Mifflin.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 9-11:30 a.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR, where a Funeral Service will take place at 11:30 a.m., following visitation, with Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
March 08, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Anna (Bentler) Estus, age 85, of Monessen, and formerly of Gouldsboro, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at McMurray Hills Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was a retired secretary at Twin Rocks Garage in Lake Arrow and she enjoyed cooking, canning and crocheting. Born August 21, 1939 in Gouldsboro, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Jankowski) Bentler and wife of the late Wyland Estus. She is survived by a daughter, Anita (Harry) Nagy of Monessen; son, Roger Capoccia of Dushore; five grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother, Alfred Bentler, Jr. of Gouldsboro; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Dante John “DJ” Capoccia, Jr. and a sister, Pauline Beavers. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
March 08, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
William E. "Bill" Schock, 80, of White Oak passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on July 8, 1944 to the late William J. and Julia (Carvell) Schock. Bill was the owner of Schock Reporting Service as a court reporter since the early 1970s until his retirement in 2014. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed his trips to the casino and the beach. However, his favorite thing to do was entertaining family and friends, and spending much needed quality time with his husband, Rick. He is survived by his wonderful husband, Richard P. "Rick" Tomko of White Oak; nieces, Lisa Evans-Riggle, Mary Lou (Brett) Berish, and Julie (William) Zeli; mother-in-law, Mary Louise Tomko; sister-in-law, Andrea (Fred) Muroski; as well as 7 great-nieces; 3 great-nephews; and numerous great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Uhlman. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Private Inurnment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
