October 22, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Gary R. Springer, age 65 of Greenock, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Born May 31, 1954 in Quonset Point, RI, he is a son of Virginia Lee (Baker) Springer of Elizabeth Twp. and the late Glenn Reed Springer. Gary retired from the Allegheny County Office of Property Assessment and was a 32nd degree mason with F&AM #731 of Duquesne-McKeesport. He was active in coaching also with Steel Valley Men's Softball and formerly Mt. Vernon Youth Association. Besides his mother, Gary is survived by his wife of 37 years Lynda (Ludwick) Springer; his sons: Steven Springer of Monroeville, Jason Springer of Ft. Myers, FL, and Justin Springer of McKeesport; his father-and-mother-in-law Wayne and Patricia Ludwick of Myrtle Beach, SC (formerly of Elizabeth Twp.); and also cousins, in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Springer.
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October 22, 2019 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Edward W. Stash, age 61, of McKeesport, died October 21, 2019. Born December 10, 1957, in Hooversville, he was the son of the late Edward W. Sr., and Rose Marie (Kelly) Stash and was the husband of Patricia L. (Lowrey) Stash.
Edward loved riding bicycles and camping. He made several trips to Washington, D.C. and throughout Ohio.
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October 22, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Richard Paul McAfee, Sr., 83, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. He was born March 19, 1936 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Hunter and Mary Catherine (Knittle) McAfee. Richard had worked for Gateway Towers in Pittsburgh and was a US Army Veteran.
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October 22, 2019 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Raymond F. Crew, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. He was born December 15, 1929 in Pittsburgh. Ray was a graduate of Penn State University and upon graduation was employed by US Steel where he was later awarded the Andrew Carnegie Scholarship and attended Carnegie Tech. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Army Security Agency, forerunner of the CIA He was a found member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, longtime member of North Huntingdon Democratic Club, elected democratic committee man, and Wilmerding YMCA. Ray was an avid gardener and animal lover and had a strong love for nature. He is survived by his loving of 53 years, Nancy Park Crew; son, Raymond C. Crew and his wife, Erin Phelan; daughters, Jennifer Crew and her husband, Andrew Davis, Rebecca Beal and her husband, Brandon; Holly Crew; grandchildren, Amanda DiLoreto, Adam Beal and Dylan Davis. A memorial mass will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to Westmoreland County Food Bank or a kind deed. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
October 21, 2019 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Dwayne Robert (Fish) Christy, 59, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Canterbury Place.
He was born May 23, 1960 in McKeesport, son of the late Robert Christy and Virginia Adams Christy.
After graduating high school, “Fish” attended Community College of Allegheny County and the University of Pittsburgh, where he furthered his education. Dwayne was a member of Morningstar Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member of the combined choir and the male chorus. Dwayne also taught Sunday school regularly.
Dwayne leaves behind to cherish his memory a brother, Kevin Smith, other loving family members, and friends.
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October 21, 2019 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
William E. “Boo” Guyaux, on Sunday, October 20, 2019, age 55 of North Versailles. Boo was the loving son of the late Donald and late Helen (Bertum) Guyaux. Devoted father of Brittany (Fiancé Dylan) and Jessie (Fiancé Ken) Guyaux. Boo is also survived by his siblings, Tammy Stophel, Donene, Dorene, Lori and, Jason (Stephanie) Guyaux, also numerous nieces and nephews.
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October 21, 2019 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
John “Jack” Malcolm Francis MacDonald, age 92, of Elizabeth Twp., died Monday, October 21, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on December 24, 1926 and is the son of the late Archibald John and Elizabeth Kraus MacDonald. He was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy and Franklin and Marshall College and was a veteran of World War II serving on active duty in the Philippines and Japan.
He retired in 2011 after 56 years in the financial services industry with McKelvy & Co. which later merged with Parker/Hunter Inc. and then Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC. A certificate of recognition was presented to him by Parker/Hunter Inc. on September 19, 2005 for 50 years of dedicated service. Formerly he was a Senior Vice President, a member of the Board of Directors and a trustee of the ESOP Fund at Parker/Hunter Inc. before they were purchased by Janney Montgomery Scott. He was a member of the Board of TRC Companies, Inc. from 2001 to 2008, and was a board member of several privately held companies. He was a member of the Board of Directors of McKeesport Hospital (now University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – UPMC McKeesport) from 1974 to 2003. He then became a member of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation from 2003 to 2017. He was also a member of the following: President of the Mon Yough Area Industrial Development Corporation; the McKeesport Industrial Development Authority; the Mon Yough Chamber of Commerce; the McKeesport Rotary Club; the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania where he served on the Finance Committee and Investment Committee; White Oak Borough Council for eight years and President of Council for six years; Founding Board Member of the Landmark at Hillsboro Condominium Association in Hillsboro Beach, Florida, where he served on the Board as a Member and Treasurer for many years; and Trustee of the Dr. Frederick A. Prescott Medical Scholarship Fund. Jack and Joan loved to travel and had visited at least 70 different foreign countries. They also enjoyed planning trips with both their immediate family and extended family.
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October 21, 2019 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Rosemae (Rothrauff) Lyden, 94, of Monroeville, died Friday October 18, 2019. She was born May 21, 1925 in East McKeesport, a daughter of the late Thomas and Devora Rothrauff and was also preceded in death by siblings Betty Flickinger, Thomas Rothrauff, and James Rothrauff. She was a retired supervisor for G.C Murphy Co. She is survived by her children William J. Kessler and Sandra Christopher; a sister Patricia Peyninghaus; also nieces and nephews.
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October 21, 2019 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Dino J. "Diz" Bizzozero, age 61, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a general maintenance worker for Brightside Academy in McKeesport. He was a member of Blaine Hill and Elizabeth fire halls and he loved loud music, cooking Italian food, and watching Pirates baseball games.
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October 20, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Timothy A. Sable of Erie, PA on October 18, 2019. Born in McKeesport on March 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Orrin “Bucky” & Mary Sable. Timothy was a retired school Guidance Administrator in Rochester, NY. He is survived by his brother Patrick (Mary Catherine) Sable of South Park; nephews Nicholas Hvasta and Michael (Amanda) Sable, niece Kelly (John) Tusai and cousin Sandra (Derek) Saldanha. Timothy was predeceased by his sister, June Hvasta. There is no visitation. Burial will be private in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, PA.
October 20, 2019 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Henry R. Barbour, 71, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania peacefully departed this life on Monday, October 14, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Henry was born April 23, 1948, in McKeesport, PA to the late Henry Barbour, and Margaret Mikell Barbour. He was also preceded in death by his brother Bruce Barbour.
After graduating from East Orange High school in East Orange, New Jersey, Henry joined the United States Marine Corps where he served honorably. Following his return home, he was employed by Bectel Bettis Plant in West Mifflin as a technician in the liquid department.
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October 19, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Arlene F. Makar age 80, of West Mifflin, on October 18, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Miller) Burda. Arlene was retired from Bettis Atomic Plant where she was an administrative assistant. A member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, she enjoyed golfing, playing the piano and swimming at the YMCA. Mother of Craig Alan Makar of West Mifflin and Shawn Makar of West Mifflin; grandmother of Cody Makar. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquense 412-466-3300 where a blessing service will be on Wednesday at 9:30 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Hedwig Church of Christ the Light of the World Parish. Rev. Dan Sweeney officiating. Burial will be in St. Hedwig Cemetery.
October 18, 2019 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jay William Street, 63, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019. He was born May 31, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Audrey (Beard) Street. Jay was Office Manager for John Haughey & Sons Plumbing, McKeesport and was a 1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School.
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October 18, 2019 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Donald T. Korinko, age 79, of North Versailles, died in his home on October 17, 2019. Born December 28, 1939, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Krehel) Korinko and the husband of Clydean “Pat” (Carroll) Korinko for over 60 years.
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October 17, 2019 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
BARBARA L. MANNELLA, age 82, of West Mifflin, on October 17, 2019. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Durkin) Bird. Barbara was retired from Western Penitentiary in the Accounts Payable Department and was a school bus driver and bus monitor. She also volunteered for the Peace Corps and spent two years in Samoa. She also enjoyed shopping and going to dinner. Wife of the late Michael Mannella; mother of Michael (Debbie) Mannella of Conway, SC, Sandra Mannella of Munhall, and the late Gary Mannella and the late James J. Mannella; also seven grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; sister of the late George Bird and the late Albert Bird; sister-in-law of Mary Mannella.
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