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Leslie H. Schumann

August 24, 2018 |

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

Leslie H. Schumann, age 60, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was a caregiver for Gallagher Home Health Services in Pittsburgh. Born December 27, 1957 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Glenn H. and June (Davies) Schumann. He is survived by his wife of 10 1/2 years, Zimin Ren; son, Ethan Schumann of Pittsburgh; brothers, Glenn I. "Oz" (Elaine) Schumann of Elizabeth Twp. and Tim Schumann of Clairton; sister, Deborah (Michael) DePollo of Kingsport, TN; also, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be private. A memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Arrangements by the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

 
 


John F. Giron

August 24, 2018 |

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

John F. Giron, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Forbes Regional Hospital.  He was born February 7, 1931 in Braddock, a son of the late John E. and Catherine (O'Bryan) Giron.

 
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Loretto Joseph Capaccia

August 22, 2018 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Loretto “Joseph” Capaccia, 86, of Glassport, formerly of Clairton, passed away  Monday, August 20, 2018 at John J. Kane Regional Care Center in McKeesport.  He was born December 15, 1931, in Clairton, to the late Phillipio and Antoinette Vano Capaccia.  Joseph is survived by nephew, John Paul Charmo of Glassport.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Domenica Ann Charmo.  Joseph was a very dedicated church goer; he attended St Paulinus & St Clare of Assisi, both of Clairton, and Queen of The Rosary in Glassport.  He was employed by Continental Can for 20 years and by US Steel Clairton Works. Joseph was a very loving uncle who went on many ice cream trips.  Visitation will take place Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton,  PA  15025.  A mass will take place at 10:00 am Friday, August 24, 2018 at St Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton followed by interment at St Clare Cemetery in Clairton.  Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

 


Ann V. Senay

August 21, 2018 |

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

Ann V. Senay, age 96, of McKeesport, died August 20, 2018, at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center. Born October 15, 1921, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna (Baclawski) Kolakowski and the wife of the late John R. Senay, Sr.

 
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Brian D. Swietlicki

August 21, 2018 |

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

Brian Dennis Swietlicki, age 55, of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born in New Homestead, PA on October 9, 1962, the son of Edward and the late Dolores Pastirik Swietlicki. He was employed by Access Service Transportation for many years as a driver. Brian loved to golf and enjoyed keeping up with the yardwork at home.

 
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Bernadette D. Garges

August 21, 2018 |

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

Bernadette D. “Bunny” Garges, age 74 of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was born in McKeesport on January 20, 1944, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Hodermarsky Dougherty. She was a life-long member of the former St. Peter’s Church, McKeesport and the St. Peter’s class of 1961.

Bernadette is survived by her daughter Katherine (Christopher) Shingler of Highland Park, grandchildren; Hailey and Luke, and sisters; Carol (the late George) Joseph and Mary (the late Roy) Saxon, both of McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Dougherty.

 
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Lloyd C. Guidas

August 21, 2018 |

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

Lloyd C. Guidas, 88, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at his home.  He was born September 18, 1929 in Mt. Pleasant, a son of the late John and Mabel (Perkins) Guidas.

 
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Sandra “Sandy” A. (Sheesley) Novak

August 20, 2018 |

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

Sandra “Sandy” A. (Sheesley) Novak, age 61, of East McKeesport passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was born October 19, 1956 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late Gifford “Bud” and Barbara Sheesley. She worked for over eight years as a cashier at the Dollar General in North Versailles. She is survived by her husband of over 42 years David E. Novak; son David E. Novak Jr. of East McKeesport; sisters Robin (Honalee Harrington) Sheesley of Durham, North Carolina, Bonnie Story of Madison, Wisconsin and Darlene (George) Batch of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
 
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Charlotte Ann Rupchak

August 20, 2018 |

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

Charlotte Ann Rupchak, 71, of North Versailles, died Friday, August 17, 2018. She was born June 23, 1947 in Braddock and was the daughter of the late Casimir and Sophie (Kresovich) Kropczynski. She was the wife of the late Kenneth F. Rupchak who died January 9, 2006. Charlotte was a retired service representative for A T & T. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey C. Rupchak of North Versailles, sisters, Roberta Jablownoski of Murrysville, Leona Trovato of North Huntingdon, and Gloria (Rich) Fox of Gibsonia, nieces and nephews.

 
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Joyce S. Nagy

August 20, 2018 |

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

Joyce S. (Ghrist) Nagy, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at home. She was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp. She enjoyed cooking and gardening, taught ceramics, and loved crocheting blankets for family and friends. She was an avid supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the American Cancer Society. 

 
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Stephen "Steve" Milas

August 20, 2018 |

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

Stephen "Steve" Milas, age 90 of New Eagle and formerly of South Park, passed away on August 19, 2018 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born May 26, 1928 in Broughton, he was a son of the late Stephen and Anna (Karin) Milas.  Steve was preceded in death by his brothers Anthony, Marty (Kitty,) and Michael (Eva) Milas; sisters Mary (Leonard) Romano and Rose (Ettore) Ginestra; and in-laws Joseph DiFrancesco, Glen and Elvira Williams, Fritz Bartolini, Andy Sakas, and Arthur DiFrancesco.

 
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Ellen Mae Henderson

August 19, 2018 |

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

Ellen Mae Henderson, 94, of McKeesport, PA passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She was born December 11, 1923 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Louis F. and Agnes (Naysmith) Stephan.  Ellen was the wife of the late William C. Henderson. She was a member of First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport.  Ellen is survived by her daughters, Linda (Ron) Burke, and Karen, son, Mark (Shelly), grandchildren, Eric, Catherine, Michael, Patrick and Dane, great-grandchildren, Liam, Ryan, Kai, Kathryn, Cora, and Lucas, nieces and nephews.

 
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Stephen "Steve" Katich

August 19, 2018 |

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

Stephen "Steve" Katich, age 89, of White Oak, died August 18, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born October 26, 1928, in Brownton, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Sevick) Katich and the husband of the living Marjorie (Gorzo) Katich, for over 68 years.

 
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Norman Dean "Deano" Lloyd

August 19, 2018 |

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

Norman Dean “Deano” Lloyd, age 76, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Family Hospice & Palliative Care. He was a retired proprietor of D&L High Pressure Water Cleaning, Inc. in West Elizabeth. Born June 14, 1942 in West Elizabeth, he was a son of the late John E. Lloyd, Sr. and Anna E. (Lang) Lloyd.

 
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Louise H. Weimer

August 19, 2018 |

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

Louise H. Weimer, age 87, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Homestead and McKeesport, died Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 7, 1931 and is the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Jacobs Ballog. She was a waitress for many years, a Judge of Elections in McKeesport’s 7th Ward, and a member of Life Span in Olympia Shopping Center.

 
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