May 25, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Merton Hersh, age 92, of McKeesport, died May 24, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on May 30, 1925 and is the son of the late Harry Hersh and the late Irene Einzig Hersh Stein. He was a WW II Army veteran with the 79th Division, 313th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with four Bronze Stars, the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, the Combat Infantry Badge, the WW II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of Temple B’Nai Israel, the Allied War Veterans and a life member of the Jewish War Veterans and the Disabled American Veterans. Merton graduated from the University of Pgh. in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and then in 1952 from the University of Pgh. School of Business Administration with a Masters in Merchandising and Advertising. He is survived by many cousins and friends.
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May 25, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Daniel K. Gorgey, age 70 of Jefferson Hills, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh - Suburban Campus in Bellevue. Born January 27, 1948 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Daniel and Agnes (Dolinsky) Gorgey. A retired Chemical Technician at Westinghouse's Bettis Plant in West Mifflin, Daniel was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton.
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May 25, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Daniel D. Dunlay, age 86 of McKeesport, died at home Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was born March 31, 1932 in McKeesport, the son of the late James F. and Helen T. Bicsey Harman Dunlay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David M. Harman and James J. Dunlay. A 1950 graduate of McKeesport High School, Daniel attended the former Carnegie Institute of Technology before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. As a skilled draftsman, he worked for USS Christy Park, Westinghouse Astronuclear and Contraves. He enjoyed walking, golf, and puzzles, and was an avid reader and handyman. He had a talent for writing and art that gave him much pleasure.
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May 24, 2018 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Cayden Di’Cari Kirk (our little fighter), 18 days old, of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Magee-Womens Hospital. Born May 4, 2018, in Pittsburgh, he was son of Dalyn Jackson and Cameron Kirk.
In addition to his parents, Cayden is survived by brother, Camdyn Kirk; grandparents, Dana Jackson and David Stephenson, and Angela Kirk and Terry Jones; great grandfather, Ronald Jackson; great grandmother, Belinda Kirk; aunts and uncles, Davaya, Darius, and David Stephenson, and Kaloni, Teri, Kyla, and Tyreek Jones, and Christian, De’Anthony, and Codi Kirk; and many cousins. Thank you for your prayers and support during our time of loss. It has meant so much to our family.
Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements.
May 24, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
William “Billy” M. Planich, age 68, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian. He was a retired self-employed painter for Al (Yacavace) & Bill Painting in Jefferson Hills and surrounding areas. His favorite pastime was preparing elaborate meals and sharing with family and friends. He loved mostly all genres of music but especially jazz, both old and new. He was a car enthusiast, reading every automobile book he could get his hands on, and loved to watch Velocity 24/7 and/or any auto auction.
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May 24, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Nina (Martinelli) Heath, age 88, of Elizabeth passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. She was born September 6, 1929 in Blythedale, a daughter of the late Evelino and Elisabetto Martinelli. She was a member of the Central Highlands Methodist Church in Elizabeth. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Heath; daughter Cathy Thornton; and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son John T. Heath of Elizabeth; grandchildren Patrick Thornton, Adria Markowsi and Thomas Thornton; and two great grandchildren. No visitation.
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May 24, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
John J. Tapocik, 86, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Monday, May 21, 2018 at 8:00 pm in Franciscan Health - Michigan City.
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May 24, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
JOSEPH VUJATOVICH age 93, of Duquesne, on May 23, 2018. He was a son of the late Stanko and Sarah (Momchilovick). He was a retired owner of Joe's Luncheonette in Duquesne. He was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, McKeesport. He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. He was the beloved husband of Norma (DeBaise) Vujatovich for 67 years; father of Anita Tovich of Pittsburgh; brother of Dorothy Gagich of Houston, TX, and the late Nick Vujatovich. Visitation on Friday from 2-6 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Graveside Service will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at McKeesport - Versailles Cemetery with military honors, Very Rev. Stevo Rocknage officiating. Everyone please meet at the cemetery.
May 23, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Marie Cardamone, age 70, of McKeesport, died Monday, May 21, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on March 11, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline Carroll Andrucci. She worked as a housekeeper at various locations for over 30 years. She loved Bingo, baking, cooking and spending time with her family.
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May 23, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Lillian H. Talon, 91, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh.
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May 23, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Antonette M. “Toni” Ringel, age 57, of McKeesport, died May 21, 2018, at Forbes Regional Hospital. Born January 20, 1961, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Nancy Lee (Musgrove) Evans and the wife of Frederick J. Ringel, Jr., for the past 12 years.
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May 22, 2018 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
ELIZABETH A. “BETTY” CLARK age 81, of Duquesne, on May 22, 2018. She was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Palyo) Kovalcin. She was a retired assistant manager of Mellon Bank, Mt. Lebanon office and the Kennywood office. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, a member of their Christian Mothers, Men’s Club, Lector and chairperson of the Flag Committee at the Cemetery. She was the beloved wife of the late Rae Clark; mother of Kathy (Barry) Kozak of North Huntingdon, Cindi Clark (Tony) Freeman of NY, NY, Sandra (Charles) Lee Clark of Scottsdale, AZ; grandmother of Lauren (Dustine) Ray, Nicholas (Alexandra) Kozak, Dan Kozak, David Kozak, Taylor (Lucy) Monnig, Tessa Freeman; great-grandmother of Brooks Monnig and Jackson Kozak; sister of James (late Evelyn) Kovalcin of North Huntingdon, late John (late Marie) Kovalcin, late Henry “Hank” (late Evelyn) Kovalcin, late Alfred Kovalcin, late Edward Kovalcin, late Patricia (late Robert) Izydore, late Gloria (late Charles) Arena; also nieces and nephews. Visitation on Thursday, May 24, 2018, from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne 412-466-3300 where a Blessing Service will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
May 22, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Mildred “Millie” Terek Mongelluzzo was born to Michael and Mary (Yevchak) Terek on December 8, 1927 in McKeesport, PA and died on January 16, 2018 at Paramount, Bethel Park. The seventh of eight children, she was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph, and seven of eight siblings: Sister Mary Josephine VSC, John (Nancy) Terek, Helen (William) Ogurchak, Pauline (Michael) Hrehocik, Michael Terek, and Frank Terek. She is survived by her sister Dorothy (Edward) Valencik. Millie “Sister M. Elaine VSC” was a member of the Vincentian Sisters of Charity for 18 years.
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May 21, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Anna V. “Tootsie” Csorba, age 81 , of McKeesport, died May 19, 2018, at Southwestern Healthcare Center. Born August 23, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Nemeth) Csorba.
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May 21, 2018 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Debra A. Kelch, 60, of Glassport, died May 20, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Stanely and Evelyn (Balla) Winkler. She is survived by her beloved husband Michael Kelch; sister Donna (Lawrence) Kurucz, Niece Melissa (John) Blake and her children Dylan Kurucz, Ashley Blake, Elizabeth Blake and Jonathon Blake; and nephews Justin and Josh Kurucz. Debra was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Winkler. Funeral arrangements by Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
