John E. "Jack" Petroski

September 04, 2018 |

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

John E. "Jack" Petroski, age 72, of North Huntingdon, PA, died August 31, 2018, at home. Born May 2, 1946, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Walter and Rose (Godek) Petroski and the husband of  Elaine M. (Lesczynski) Petroski, his loving wife of 50 years.

Leona E. Jacob

September 04, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Leona E. Jacob, age 77, of Liberty Borough, died September 2, 2018, at home. Born March 17, 1941, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Thayer and Milda (Schneider) Dawson and the wife of George M. Jacob.

Dorothy Jane Vlasic

September 04, 2018 |

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

Dorothy Jane (Vugrincic) Vlasic, age 89, of Elizabeth Township passed away on Monday, September 4, 2018 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born April 23, 1929 in Braddock, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ivka (Jambrusic) Vugrincic. 

Trisha J. Costa

September 04, 2018 |

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

Trisha J. (Skiles) Costa, age 57, of West Newton, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at Canterbury Place. She was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Monroeville. 

Shirley J. Pazo

September 04, 2018 |

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

Shirley J. "Jackie" (England) Pazo, age 82, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at The Palms at O’Neil. A former member of St. Clare Parish in Clairton, she loved good conversation, hosting people in her home, and feeding her visitors. She especially valued her family and time spent with her children and grandchildren. 

Donald J. Turek Sr.

September 04, 2018 |

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

Donald J. Turek, Sr., age 70, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at home. He was a retired funeral director with the William H. Craig Funeral Home in McKeesport and worked for various funeral homes in the area. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was a former member of the VFW Post #803 in Clairton and a member of St. Isaac Jogues Church in Elrama, the Elrama Sportsman’s Club and the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA). He was an avid metal detector and enjoyed various outdoor activities.

Thomas "Tom" Somerfeld

September 04, 2018 |

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

Thomas "Tom" Somerfeld, age 76, of Jeannette, died September 4, 2018, at William Penn Care Center. Born August 14,1942, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Frank and Rose (Drozinski) Somerfeld.

John Schmeltz

September 04, 2018 |

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

John Schmeltz, age 76, of Forward Twp., passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at home. An Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, he was a maintenance worker, a Jack of all trades and a master of none, and a former bowling coach at Brunswick Lanes on Route 51. 

Leonard Tramonte

September 03, 2018 |

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

Leonard Tramonte, 79, of Irwin, died Saturday September 1, 2018, at home. He was born April 14, 1939, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Michael and Julia (Falce) Tramonte and was also preceded in death by a brother Thomas. Lenny was a retired chef but more importantly a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He loved to fish and loved spending time with family especially pasta dinners on Sunday. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Teresa M. “Terri” (Hixon) Tramonte; his daughters Jennifer (Gregory) Eshom and Jessica (Steven) Dean; his grandchildren Gianna, Nicholas, Julia, Jacob, Sophia, and Olivia; his siblings Richard Tramonte and Madeline (Leonard) Fusco; also nieces and nephews including his special nephew James (Toni) Tramonte.

Kathy D. Cmar

September 02, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Kathy D. Cmar, age 56, of Liberty Borough, died August 31, 2018, at Jefferson Hospital. Born July 13, 1962, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Robert D. and the late Judith (Smith) Wunderley and the step-daughter of Dorothy (Hartzell) Wunderley and the wife of Richard A. Cmar.

John H. "Jack" Waugaman, Jr.

September 01, 2018 |

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

Derek "DB" Betz

August 31, 2018 |

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

Thomas M. Conaboy

August 30, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Thomas M. Conaboy, Sr, age  77, of Liberty Borough, died August 29, 2018, peacefully in the arms of his family, at Asbury Heights in Mt. Lebanon.  Born June 30, 1941, in Braddock, he was the son of the late Michael and Nora (Killeen) Conaboy and the husband of Dorothy (Swabsky) Conaboy.

Arlene P. George

August 30, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Arlene "Chee Chee" P. George, 79, of Port Vue, died Aug. 29, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Emil and Laura Russen.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald George.  Arlene is survived by daughters Lynn George of Munhall and Debby George of Port Vue; sons John George of Collegeville, Pa, Joseph (Julie) George of Farmington Hills, MI, David (Karen) George of West Homestead and Anthony (Daisy) George of Springfield, GA; grandchildren Jessica and Sammy; brothers Emil Russen and Frank (Marianne) Russen; sister Paula Thompson; also nieces and nephews.  Arlene was a former employee of US Steel and also worked as a retail manager and bookeeper and also was a talented musician and played drums, she loved listening to country music, and was an artist she loved to draw and paint. She also had a passion for cooking and baking as well as camping and fishing. She loved spending time with children and especially her grandchildren.

Kenneth Wayne Holmes

August 30, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Kenneth Wayne Holmes, 88, of Dravosburg, passed away at home Wednesday, August 29, 2018.  He was born December 20, 1929 in McKeesport to the late Jerry and Mary Cigrand Holmes.  Kenny was a loving husband to his late wife, Iva Beitler Holmes for 38 years.  He is survived by nieces and nephews.  Along with his parents and wife, Kenny was preceded in death by his faithful companion of many years, Betty Hollenbeck; sisters, Mattie Econovich, Emmie Holmes; and brothers, William, Charles, John, Jerry, and Harry Holmes. He served in the US Army during WWII and also served during the Korean War, he was a retired employee of US Steel National Tube in McKeesport, was a member of Dravosburg United Methodist Church,  was an avid hunter, loved driving cars and golfing, but most of all loved his family.  Kenny was honored and delighted to receive his “60 year” pin as a member of the Duquesne/McKeesport Lodge #731 of the Free and Accepted Masons.  Arrangements have been entrusted to I. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 203 4^th Street, Dravosburg,  PA   15034.  As per Kenny’s wishes, there will be no visitation; however, a graveside service will be conducted at Donegal Cemetery on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11:00 am. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Dravosburg United Methodist Church, 109 Maple Avenue, Dravosburg,  PA  15034. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneral.com