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Neal H. "Skip" Middleton

December 27, 2019 |

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

, 88 formerly of North Huntingdon and Lady Lake, Florida passed away December 17, 2019. He was born October 30, 1931 In McKeesport, the son of the late Neal and Henrietta McKenzie Middleton. Prior to his retirement, Neal was employed as a drafting manager by Westinghouse Electric Corporation. He was an avid golfer, woodworker and golf Smith. He was the founder of the Board of Directors which was a non profit group which helped special needs children and held Special Olympic events. He was a former volunteer for Rescue 8 and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Angela Middleton, second wife Bettie J. Cassady Huff Middleton, a son Richard K. Middleton, two daughters, Cheryl Long and Angela Falk. He is survived by two sons, Daniel A. (Linda), Roger N. (Kimberly), one sister Jean Lewis, 7 grandchildren, 4 step children, 5 step grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, Pa 15642  from 10-11:30 a.m. followed by a service at 11:30 a.m.    www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

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Sandra Jeanne Grivna

December 27, 2019 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Sandra Jeanne Grivna, age 79, of Henderson, Nevada (since 2012), formerly of Monroeville, PA, died Dec. 15, 2019. She was born in McKeesport, PA on February 18, 1940 and is the daughter of the late Eugene and Annette B. Skoczylas Molnar. She is the wife of the late Lawrence F. Grivna who died in 2000.

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Clarissa F. (Baker) Allen

December 26, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Clarissa F (Baker) Allen, 66, died Dec. 21, 2019. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday.

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The Rev. Raymond A. Still Jr.

December 26, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

The Rev. Raymond A. Still Jr., 72, of Liberty Borough, peacefully passed December 24, 2019 in UPMC McKeesport.

Born June 18, 1947 in McKeesport, son of the Late Raymond A. and Evelyn B. Still Sr.

Devoted Husband of Deborah Smith Still, Beloved Father of John (Stacey) Graves, Raymond A. Still III, Raquel Still, and Fawn Still. Loving Brother of Beverly MacKabee, Shirley Little, and Larry Still.

Raymond was a member of Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, and its Pastoral Team, and a retired Production Supervisor at GM B.O.C. Plant, West Mifflin.

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Susan J. Pastor

December 26, 2019 |

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

Susan J. Pastor, 66, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2019 in St. Bernard Medical Center, Arkansas. Born February 13, 1953, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Betty Kinzie Ballough. Susan worked as a R.N. at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, Arkansas. Susie is survived by her beloved husband, Greg Pastor and her loving children,  Matthew Pastor, Allison (Elliot) Halley, four grandchildren, Aubriana and Sabastian Halley and Kaylin and Jackson Pastor, a brother, Michael C. Ballough, a sister, Margaret Estelle, Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, Susie was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher J. Pastor July 29, 2019, and a brother, James Ballough.

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LaVauda Jean Peterson

December 26, 2019 |

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

LaVauda Jean Peterson, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Tuesday, December  24, 2019. She was born May 8, 1930 in Greenock and was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Edna R. (Eberts) Dick. She was the wife of the late Melvin Curtis Peterson who passed away August 31, 2014. LaVauda was a member of the First Methodist Church of McKeesport.

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Jody D. Govannucci

December 26, 2019 |

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

Jody D. Govannucci, 48, of Irwin, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born June 10, 1971 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph Longwell  and Ruth Ann Laughlin. She worked as a cleaning specialist for Gary's Cleaning Service.  Jody was a gypsy soul who loved to look pretty and go out with her friends. She loved motorcycles, especially Harleys and she loved her family.

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Rudolph J. Campaneo

December 26, 2019 |

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

Rudolph J. Campaneo,  86, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was born December 20, 1933 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Julia Onorato. He was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens, Lifespan, Versailles Croatian Club, and the McKeesport Heritage Center. He enjoyed family gatherings, gardening, reading, dancing and trips with the seniors. He was retired from the former Enamel Products in McKeesport after 40 years of service and was a US Army Veteran. He was also a Barber and had worked for Joe's Barber Shop in Elizabeth township.

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James A. McGinty

December 26, 2019 |

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

James A. McGinty,  84, of Greenock, formerly of Murrysville, passed away Tuesday, December  24, 2019. He was born January 12, 1935 in East Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Eugene and Mary  (Stuckey) McGinty. He was the husband of the late Donna Mae (Hunphreys) McGinty who passed away March 29, 2002. James was a retired Engineer for US Steel. He was a graduate of East Pittsburgh High School, Penn State University, and Robert Morris University. He was a US Army Veteran and was a member of the Plum Creek/Monroeville F & AM Lodge # 799.

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Jay M. Pushinsky

December 26, 2019 |

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

Jay M. Pushinsky, 62, of Harrison City, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  He was born May 4, 1957 in Jeannette, a son of the late Michael and Mary Belle (Kemerer) Pushinsky.  Jay was a 1975 graduate of Penn Trafford Sr. High School and was a custodian maintenance worker for Seton Hill College, Pac Center and janitor for Westmoreland County Community College.  He enjoyed camping with his family at Mirror Lake Campground and Madison KOA, was an avid Steelers Fan and played Santa Claus for the VFW Post 781 and the campground.  He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Amy Thornton Pushinsky; daughter, Marlena Cunha and her husband, Carl; brother, Larry Pushinsky and his wife, Carolyn; grandchildren, Austin Pushinsky, Emily, Paige, Carl Jr. Cunha and Daniel Hysong-Cunha.  Friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA.  A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday in the funeral home chapel.  Interment to follow in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association Western PA Chapter, 416 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, PA  15209.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Dawn Ann Brown

December 24, 2019 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Dawn Ann Brown, age 76, of McKeesport died Monday, December 23, 2019.  She was born in Elizabeth Twp. on August 10, 1943 and is the daughter of the late John E. and Garnet Gash Brown.  She retired from the Country Club Tavern in Greenock after many years and was a huge Pittsburgh Pirates fan.

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Michael Kerwin

December 24, 2019 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Michael Kerwin, age 71, of McKeesport died Sunday, December 22, 2019.  He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on December 4, 1948 and is the son of the late Robert Kerwin and the late Mary Ford Killfoile.   He was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.  He later worked as a taxicab driver.  He was a member of the Millvale VFW, enjoyed reading the bible and loved flowers and nature.

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Samuel T. Rose, Jr.

December 24, 2019 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Samuel T. Rose, Jr., age 71, of North Huntingdon, died, December 20, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born January 17, 1948, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Samuel T. Sr., and Daisy (Hutchison) Rose and the husband of Bonnie (Konopka) Rose.

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Allen R. Mayhugh

December 23, 2019 |

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

Allen R. "Skip" Mayhugh, age 86, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War and was stationed in Japan where he met his wife and lifelong friend, Setsue. After serving in the Army, he returned home and worked in construction and part-time farming. He was a part-time policeman in Elizabeth Borough in the early 1970s and in 1984, he founded A&M Recycling in Elizabeth. Born January 20, 1933 in Forward Twp., he was a son of the late Kenneth and Mabel (Bernhardy) Mayhugh. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Setsue K. (Kisu) Mayhugh; daughters, Cathy Pierce of Elizabeth, Susie Mayhugh of Tucson, AZ, Jackie (Robert) Salka of Forward Twp., and Toni Mayhugh of Elizabeth; son, John H. Mayhugh of Elizabeth and Jim Mayhugh of Elizabeth; grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Heath of Townville and Mary Patello of Waltersburg; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughter, Liz Mayhugh, and brother, William C. Mayhugh. No visitation or services are planned. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfunerahome.com.

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Doris Sydoriak

December 23, 2019 |

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

Doris Sydoriak, age 90 of Clairton, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 in Sycamore Estate Personal Care Residence, Duquesne.  Born March 16, 1929 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Katherine (Bilak) Sydoriak and the last-surviving sister of the late Mary, Stephen, Nick, and Julia Sydoriak.  Doris was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church and was a former member of St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Church, both in Clairton.  She is survived by her sister in law Lillian Sydoriak and her niece Lillian Tintor.

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