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Mary Emma Hays

May 30, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Mary Emma Hays (Hospodar), 93 of Glassport, passed away on Tues., May 29, 2018 after a brief illness.  She was born on Nov. 30, 1924 to Andrew and Mary (Bokomlasko) Hospodar.  Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Burton Hays and 6 siblings, John (Hobby) and Paul Hospodar, Margaret Urban, Rose Grivna, Helen Murawski and Irene Hospodar and sister-in-law Madeline (Mimi) Hospodar.  Mary was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish and its Christian Mothers Society.  She worked for the Draft Board during WWII and credited her fluency with languages in her success.  She retired from the Army Corps of Engineers at age 68.  She also worked at Holy Cross School and for South Allegheny in the Title One Program.  Mary was the proud mother of 6 children, 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren:  Children, Andrea (Joe Bernot) Vojtko, David (Debbie) Hays, Tim (Eileen) Hays, Doris (George) Protz, Eileen Hays and Brian (Eileen) Hays; grandchildren Jennifer (Robert) Wachs, Melanie (Jeff) Flickinger, Nicole (Brian) Ewert, Missy, Mindy and Amanda Protz, Megan (Jordan) Soyke, Samantha (Kit) Baldwin, Josh (Chrissy) Hays, Tim B. (Brittany) Hays, Lauren, Brian, Kathryn, John and David Hays, Richard (Kristen) Giannandrea and Brian John "BJ" (Tuesday Kenney) Hays and Ashleigh (Nate) Nix; great grandchildren Tyler and Dylan Wachs, Will and Ben Flickinger, Chloe, Owen and Logan Soyke, Vivian Baldwin, Emma, Maddie and Lucas Hays, Scarlett Giannandrea, Aria Jade Nix and Harper Hays. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Thurs. 2-8.  A funeral mass will be held Fri. 10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki.  Interment following Round Hill Cemetery.

 


Rev. Charles "Pastor Chuck" Eagle

May 29, 2018 |

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

Rev. Charles "Pastor Chuck" Curtis Eagle, 64, of Brookville, Ohio, formerly of McKeesport, died Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was born September 4, 1953 in East Rainelle, WV and was the son of the late Walter Homer Eagle, Jr. and the late Leila Oneeda Eagle (Ward) Sheppard. Chuck was the Pastor of Brookville Community United Methodist Church and served many churches in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He is survived by sisters, Brenda Eversole of Dravosburg, Patricia (Thomas) Keener of Ruffsdale, Connie (Will) Harrison of Liberty Borough, and Sheila (Gary) Keener of North Versailles, brother, Murrell (Debra) Eagle of McKeesport, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his church family.

 
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Charlotte Josephic

May 29, 2018 |

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

Charlotte Josephic, 93, of N. Versailles, PA, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at her daughters home. She was born June 15, 1924 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Rose (Crystal) Beondy.

 
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Timothy Wayne "Nard" Ehrenfeld

May 29, 2018 |

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

Timothy Wayne “Nard” Ehrenfeld, age 58, of White Oak, died on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on June 26, 1959, the son of the late Maynard E. Ehrenfeld and the late Pauline Taylor Ehrenfeld Sallinger. Timothy graduated from McKeesport High School in 1978. He was also a member of the Guffey Club in Irwin.  Timothy had the “gift of gab.”  He loved to go boating, camping and to ride his Harley.  

 
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Clara J. Hindman

May 29, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Clara J. Hindman, 71 of Glassport died May 28, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late Jim and Mary Wylie.  She is survived by her beloved husband Milo Hindman, sons Milo (Manfred Fisher) Hindman, III and Erik (Carol) Hindman, grandchildren Dominique, Courtney, John and Carly and great grandchildren Mackenzie and Julian.  Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Wed. 2-4 and 6-7:30 at which time a service will be held.

 


Marie S. Plecenik

May 29, 2018 |

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

Marie Plecenik, age 88 of North Huntingdon died May 25, 2018. She was born Feburary 6, 1930 in McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of the late Herman and Marie Pauliesko Greenewald.

 
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Thomas Harold Watson

May 29, 2018 |

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

Thomas Harold Watson went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at In Touch Hospice of Somerset, PA.  Born on May 5, 1920, he is the last survivor of 6 children born to Thomas G. and Cora Marguerite (Fawcett) Watson.

 
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Rita M. Austin

May 29, 2018 |

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

Rita M. Austin, age 87, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Monroeville, died Friday, May 25, 2018, at her home.  Born Dec. 27th, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the wife of the late Harry W. Austin, Sr. and the daughter of the late Antonio and Angelina Marasco.

 
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Rita D. Oddo

May 27, 2018 |

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

Rita D. Oddo, 98, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin.

 
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Ronald W. "Beast" Richards

May 27, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Ronald W. "Beast" Richards, age 48, of White Oak, died May 25, 2018, at home. Born June 22, 1969, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Ronald W. Richards and Geri (Bach) Anderson.

 
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Magdalena "Madelyn" Maturkanic

May 27, 2018 |

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

Magdalena "Madelyn" Maturkanic, age 90, of Albany Georgia, formerly of North Versailles, died May 24, 2018, in Albany.

 
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Bob A. Shuster

May 27, 2018 |

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

Bob A. Shuster, age 75 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018.  Born October 16, 1942, he was a son of the late Martin W. and Emma M. (Latine) Shuster.  Bob worked in hotel management, which took him cross-country.  He eventually returned home acting as caregiver to his elderly parents. 

 
 
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David R. Smith

May 26, 2018 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

David R. Smith, 73, died May 22, 2018.  He is the son of the late Albert and Anna Marie (Martin) Smith.  He is survived by his sister Marilyn Wright; nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.  A graveside service will be held at Riverview Cemetery at a later date.  Funeral arrangements by Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne.

 


John T. Derry lll

May 26, 2018 |

By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home

JOHN T. DERRY III age 39, of Jefferson Hills, formerly of West Mifflin, on May 24, 2018. Born in McKeesport on December 21, 1978, he was the son of John T. (Jill) Derry Jr. of Tarpon Springs, FL and Debbie (Malloy) Derry of West Mifflin. Husband of his childhood sweetheart, Sadie (Richards) Derry, to whom he was married for 13 years; father of Eva Derry, age 9 and Levi Derry, age 4; grandson of Marcia (Late James) Malloy of West Mifflin and Margaret (Late John Sr.) Derry of West Mifflin; son-in-law of Thomas and Lola (Bowers) Richards of Jefferson Hills; brother of Kristopher (Jennifer) Derry of N. Huntingdon; brother-in-law of Britt (Joseph) Oliver of Jefferson Hills, and Grace (Brian) Dittman of Jefferson Hills. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Bentley. Visitation Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 2-8 at MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300 where a funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. with Pastor Chris Jerin of the Jefferson Hills Bible Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made for the children's education fund.

 
 
 
 


Alexis C. Troll

May 25, 2018 |

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

Alexis C. Troll, age 24, of North Huntingdon, died May 23, 2018, at home. Born September 14, 1993, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late David Troll and Annette (Kwiecinski) Troll.

 
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