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Denis Craig Sechrist

September 28, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Denis Craig Sechrist, 65, of Somerset, previously of Glassport for 62 years, passed away at the U.P.M.C. Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland, Pittsburgh on Thursday, September 26, 2019. He was born in McKeesport to the late Harry Craig and Lois Forbes Sechrist on August 29, 1954. Denis is survived by his brother, Bruce D. (Carol) Sechrist, of Jessup, MD, and sister, June L. (Edgar) Weakland, of Somerset, and nephew, Bruce Edward Sechrist, of Somerset, and his cat, Silver. Denis graduated from South Allegheny High School in 1972, where he was equipment manager for football. After South Allegheny, Denis went on to CCAC, earning his Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences. He was employed by Mellon Bank as a mail clerk, was an avid sports fan, most especially when it came to the Penguins. He also enjoyed keeping up with current events, television, and was known as an amateur performer at the Senior Center. Denis was a member of the First Baptist Church, in Glassport, and also the Roof Top Garden Christian Church, in Somerset. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1:00, to be presided by Pastor Roy Worsham. Interment will follow at Lebanon Church Cemetery, West Mifflin. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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Robert P. Holuka

September 27, 2019 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Robert P. Holuka, 73, of West Mifflin, originally from Duquesne, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. Born March 29, 1946 to the late John and Mary (Magdich) Holuka. He was also preceded in death by his older brother, John. Robert is survived by his former wife, Karen (Lunz) Holuka.

He is already terribly missed by his daughter, Amy Tricia Graham. She will never forget her childhood memories of having "feet fights" on the couch, him allowing her to put barrettes and bows in what hair he had left, watching boxing with him and of course she still has and uses the toy box he made for her many decades ago. She will be forever so proud of him and very gratefull she inherited his Bob Vila and MacGyver skills and his quirkiness.

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Joseph John Harchar

September 27, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Joseph John Harchar, 96, a resident of Jefferson Hills for 67 years, formerly of Glassport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.  He was born in Glassport on May 4^th, 1923 to the late John and Mary Jackabcin Harchar. Joseph was the loving husband of Mary Ducko Harchar for 67 years. He is also survived by his sons, Joseph Harchar, of Woodbridge, VA, John (Judie) Harchar, of The Woodlands, TX, Kenneth Harchar of Jefferson Hills, and Robert Harchar of Jefferson Hills, nephew, Sidney (JoAnne) Cicchini , of Belle Vernon, and nieces, Phyllis Usko, of Forward Township, and Claire Marie (Tony) Cicchini Monias of Belle Vernon and Diane (Ed) Hickley of Port Vue. Joseph was preceded in death by his brother, Albert, and sisters, Helen, Ann, Irene, Teresa, Bertha and infant siblings, Mamie, Mamie and John. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal for his service. Joseph was a graduate of Penn State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1949. He attained membership in Tau Beta P, National Honorary Engineering Society, Chi Epsilon National Honorary Civil Engineering Society. He was a member of the Phi Kappa fraternity while attending college and is a lifetime member of the Penn State Alumni Association. After graduating college his working career began at the American Bridge Company, and continued through several engineering firms including Koppers Corporation and ending with the U.S. Corps of Engineers for 25 years.  He was a project engineer on several local flood protection projects, and project manager on multipurpose dam projects from which he retired in 1983. After retirement he was selected to join President Ronald Reagan’s Goodwill Ambassador Team to go to China and consult with the Chinese on the construction of the recently completed dam on the Yangtze River. He had to refuse this appointment due to the simultaneous illness of his wife, who underwent successful cancer surgery during the same period. Joseph was a former member of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Clairton, which later became part of St. Clare Assisi. He enjoyed walking in the woods, fishing, gardening, including his “WWII Victory Garden”, was an ardent sports fan, a hobbyist mechanic and tinkerer, and enjoyed bird-watching, and was a dedicated family man. Joseph was a member of many organizations including: the Society of American Military engineers, Who’s Who in Engineering (1982), U.S. Committee on Large Dams, American Society of Civil Engineers, Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, Tou Beta Pi Engineering Honorary Society, Chi Epsilon Civil Engineers Honorary Society, former member of the Jefferson Hills Borough Planning Commission, St. Joseph’s Branch #479 of the First Catholic Slovak Union, and the National Slovak Society. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 at E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place on Tuesday, at 10:00 at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, in Clairton. Interment with military honors will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517, or National Audubon Society, 225 Varick St, New York, NY 10014, or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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Edgar William Budday Jr.

September 27, 2019 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Edgar William Budday Jr., age 67 of Jefferson Hills, PA, passed away peacefully on September 24th, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born in McKeesport on August 11^th 1952, to the late Edgar William Budday Sr. and Betty Jean (Wilson) Budday.  He is survived by his brothers, Joseph Budday, of Jefferson Hills and James R. (Anna) Budday of Wilson, N.C, and nephews, James Budday of Pittsburgh and Michael Budday, of North Carolina. Edgar was a self-employed contractor, he was also a marine that proudly served his country from 1972-1976 during Vietnam. Edgar was a previous officer of the American Legion Post 380 in Dravosburg, and a previous member of F&A Mason in Dravosburg. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to SM FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N 6^th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Interment and a military service will scheduled at a later date at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.

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Debra A. Marnell

September 26, 2019 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Debra A. Marnell, 64, of McKeesport, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Riverside Nursing Center.  Born in McKeesport, February 14, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Mary Ruzinsky.  She is survived by her husband, Frank J. Marnell; her daughter, Angel Pieseski of McKeesport; her son, Frank J. (Val Morschl) Marnell III of Verona; and her sister in law, Esther Ruzinsky.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Ron Ruzinsky.  She was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Georgeanne W. (Wallace) Faison

September 26, 2019 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Georgeanne W. (Wallace) Faison, age 81, of North Versailles passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born March 26, 1938 in Wilmerding, a daughter of the late George and Mary Wallace. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in East McKeesport and worked as a travel agent for over 31 years before retiring. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of over 58 years James R. Faison. She is survived by her children Michelle (Paul) Wassel of Scottdale and James R. (Bernadette) Faison Jr. of Murrysville; grandchildren Mallory Schank of McKeesport and Ross Schank of White Oak; and sisters Doreen and Sandy.

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Lucy Koval

September 25, 2019 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Lucy Koval, age 93 of Port Vue, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in Southwestern Nursing Center.  Born March 19, 1926 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Leonard Darcangelo and Mary (Carrozza) Darcangelo Spacassi.  A retired nurse at UPMC McKeesport Hospital and a member of St. Mark's Parish, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband John J. Koval, who passed away May 3, 1976, and her sisters Rose Harden and Dolores Molinari.  She is survived by her daughters Kerry (Jess) McGinty of Port Vue and Tammy (Michael) Caruso of Richardson, TX; her grandchildren Ryan (Amanda) McGinty of Newark, DE and Jessica (Ryan) VanLandingham of Kansas City, KS; and also nieces and nephews.  

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Melvin D. "Rod" Holmes

September 25, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Melvin D. "Rod" Holmes, age 84, of Dravosburg, died September 24, 2019, at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. Born May 3, 1935, in Dravosburg, he was the son of the late Charles Holmes and Ethel (McCombs) Bell and the husband of the late Elsie (Lynn) Holmes.
Melvin was a retired from Long's Hauling, where he was a truck driver. He was a member of the American Legion Post #380. His greatest joy was spending time with family.

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Joseph Anthony Pusateri

September 25, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Joseph Anthony Pusateri, age 78, of McKeesport, died September 21, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center. Born April 12, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Anthony and Connie (Marze) Pusateri.
Joseph worked as a taxi cab driver and was a professional drape/curtain hanger. He loved to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers, reading his bible and missionary work.

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Helen Pilipovich

September 24, 2019 |

By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Helen Pilipovich, 91, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019.  She was born February 10, 1928 in Duquesne, a daughter of the late John and Julia (Palagyi)  Ballas.  Helen was owner/operator of the Korner Tavern for 57 years.  She was a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church, Duquesne, longtime member of the North Huntingdon Democratic Club, and VFW Post 781 Ladies Auxiliary.  She loved visiting casinos and cooking.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Pilipovich; son, Keith; brothers, John, Robert and Steve Ballas; sisters, Margaret Pivarnic, Katy Podomnik, Betty McCallum, Gazella Agopoff and Lillian Fuhoski.  She is survived by her sons, Victor Pilipovich Jr. and his wife, Linda, Stephen Pilipovich and his wife, Margaret, David Pilipovich; sisters, Pearl Cifaldi and Sally Corso; grandchildren, Meigan (Miss Priss) Nicolai, Allison (David) Guaspari, Julia (Stefan) Pellegrini, Stephanie (Shawn) Storer, David L. Pilipovich, Ashley Pilipovich; and ten great-grandchildren.  Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Friday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Hungarian Reformed Cemetery, West Mifflin.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hungarian Reformed Church, 1411 Kennedy Avenue, Duquesne, PA  15110.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Richard E. Matibe

September 24, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Richard E. Matibe, age 80 of Mckeesport died September 12, 2019 at UPMC McKeesport. Born January 20, 1939 in Mckeesport, he was the son of the late Herman Matibe and Coral (Pierce) Matibe.
Richard retired from the Pittsburgh Athletic Association and formally worked for Tygart Steel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the White Oak American Legion post 701. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

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Elizabeth "Libby" Smith

September 24, 2019 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Elizabeth "Libby" Smith, 80, of Boston, PA, passed away September 23, 2019 at her home. She was born May 15, 1939 in McKeesport.

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Susan Ellen Nordine

September 24, 2019 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Susan Ellen Nordine, age 79, of Port Vue, died September 20, 2019, at Eldercrest Nursing Center of Munhall. Born July 16, 1940, in Versailles Borough, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ward and Hazel Elizabeth Ellen (Whitehouse) Morgan and the wife of the late John E. Nordine.
Susan worked at the former Parkvale Bank and Dollar Bank, both of McKeesport. In her early years, she worked at the former G.C. Murphy Co. Susan enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and baking. She was a big Pittsburgh Pirate fan also. Her greatest joy, was spending time with her grandchildren.

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Charles G. Hatfield, DMD

September 24, 2019 |

By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory

Charles G. Hatfield, DMD, age 74 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital.  Born November 22, 1944 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Mary (Angotti) Hatfield.  A graduate of Villanova University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry, he was a Dentist/Oral Surgeon and the last member of the "Holidays" singing group.  Charles survived by son David C. (Amanda) Hatfield of Washington; daughter Kristin (David) Haines of Oakdale; and grandchildren Sydney and Gabriel Haines. 

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Herman A. Haase

September 24, 2019 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Herman A. Haase,  89, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 22, 2019. He was born December 19, 1929 in Uniontown and was the son of the late Herman Haase, Jr, and the late Florence (Baker) Haase. Herman was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak where he was an Adult Sunday School Teacher for 40 years and also served on the church council and budget committee.  He was  a member of  the Bell Pioneers, McKeesport Kiwanis Club and served on the board of directors of the Peter's Foundation. He was a life member and volunteer for the McKeesport Meals on Wheels. Herman was a retired business office manager for the former Bell of Pennsylvania in McKeesport and was a US Army Veteran.

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