Rose Marie Yuran

November 28, 2017 |

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

Rose Marie Yuran, age 94 of Duquesne, died Thursday, November 23, 2017. She was born August 24, 1923 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Ivan and Mary Vukelja Yuran and step daughter of the late Katherine Opat Yuran.

James R. Jordan

November 27, 2017 |

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

James R. Jordan, 60, of Sutersville, formerly of Elizabeth Twp, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was born February 13, 1957 in McKeesport and was the was the son of Florence (Jerry) Jackowski Jordan Bentley of Elizabeth Township and the late Eugene Jordan. He was the husband of the late Cynthia J. Plummer Jordan, who died January 17, 2010. James served in the US Navy and was a machine operator for Camp Hill Corporation. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Tera Warren of Lincoln Borough, brother, Gary (Glynis) Jordan of Peters Twp, sister, Cheryl Thomas of Butler, niece, Ashley McCollum and nephew, Sean McCollum. There is no visitation.

Alexandra "Alex" Michelle Pomilio

November 27, 2017 |

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

Alexandra "Alex" Michelle Pomilio, 22, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday November 26, 2017. She was born July 9, 1995 in Pittsburgh. Alex worked for Glenn Johnston, Inc. She is survived by her parents, Jeffrey Alan and Loren Marie Stehney Pomilio of Elizabeth Township, sister, Kirstie (Paul) Egan of Zurich, Switzerland, grandfather, Frances (Helen) Pomilio of Pittsburgh, and uncles, Michael (Anna) Pomilio and Gary (Stacey) Pomilio of Elizabeth Township, Mike (Arlene) Stehney of West Deer Township, Ted (Toni) Stehney of Manassas, VA, and Steve (Jackie) Stehney of Boston.

Albert G. Uhrin

November 27, 2017 |

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

Albert G. Uhrin, age 91 of Port Vue, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth.  Born October 13, 1926 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George and Anna (Anchak) Uhrin.

Roberta F. "Bubba" Logo

November 27, 2017 |

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

Roberta F. "Bubba" Logo, age 77 of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017.  Born September 13, 1940 in Bristol, PA, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Claire (Helm) Zabor. 

William C. Stoffel Sr.

November 27, 2017 |

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

William C. Stoffel Sr., age 76, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital. An Army veteran, he retired as an electrician for U.S. Steel Clairton Works.

Holly Gernhardt

November 27, 2017 |

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

Holly Gernhardt, 70, of Murrysville, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital.

Marie "Bobbie" Suncine

November 27, 2017 |

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

Marie Roberta Marlene Suncine, age 74, of North Huntingdon, died Nov. 24, 2017, at Concordia of Monroeville.  Born, Feb. 23, 1943, in Wilkinsburg, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Ruth M. (McKay) Wilson and the wife of the late Ronald P. Suncine.

Isabel "Violet" Bithell

November 27, 2017 |

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

Isabel "Violet" Bithell, 92, of North Huntingdon died November 26, 2017 at Transitions Health Care.  She was born August  27, 1925, daughter of the late Albert and Mary Dvorak Weaver.

Edward J. Kustra

November 26, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Edward J. Kustra, 77, of Murrysville, formerly of McKeesport passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. 

He was born April 5, 1940 in McKeesport, son of the late Joseph and Mary Gliwa Kustra.  He served our country in the United States Army.  He was a graduate of Youngstown State University. 

Prior to retirement, he was the founder and owner of KEMMCO Sales, Murrysville.  He was an active member of Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church, McKeesport and a former member of YMS of R, (Young Men’s Society of Resurrection).  He was a volunteer fireman for Lincoln Borough for many years. 

As former president of the Franklin Regional Football Boosters, Ed played a key role in bringing lights to the football stadium.  Edward enjoyed hunting, fishing and played golf in the Westinghouse Golf League.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 ½ years, Eileen Gricar Kustra of Murrysville; loving children, Kelly (Douglas) Duncan, Edward A. (Colleen Kelly) Kustra, Mandy Kustra, and Michael J. Kustra; adored grandchildren, Rachel Kelly, Jacob Duncan, Kaitlyn Duncan, and Nicole Duncan.

Jonathan Andrew Gerda

November 26, 2017 |

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

Jonathan Andrew Gerda, 27, of West Mifflin, was released from his earthly ties on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Jonathan had many names, Jon or Gerda to most, Cabbage to some, Jon Jon to a few, but most importantly he was known as Daddy to his son, Nicholas Louis Opat. 

Jon is the beautiful son of Michael B. Gerda of Van Meter and Sam and Amanda (Houseman) Pecora of Belle Vernon, the loving fiancé of Nicole A. Dankis of West Mifflin, the amazing brother of Elizabeth R. Gerda, Michael BP Gerda and Justin S. (Joy) Pecora, the wonderful grandson of Betty R. and the late Paul E. Houseman, Agnes M. and the late Joe Wirbicki, the late Michael Gerda, Caroline A. Dankis and Fran McBride, and the fun loving uncle of Tyler and Zoe, the terrific nephew of many aunts and uncles, and crazy cousin to dozens.   

Jon was born July 31, 1990 in Belle Vernon. He attended Belle Vernon Area High School and graduated from All State Career School when he began his career as a truck driver.

John Vojnovich

November 26, 2017 |

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

John Vojnovich, 92, of North Huntingdon Twp. passed away at his home Saturday, November 25, 2017.

He was born March 23, 1925 in Duquesne to the late Eli and Mary Stipanovich Vojnovich. 

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dolores Richardson Vojnovich.  Also surviving are a sister, Helen Vojnovich Medic, and Donald (Milena) Vojnovich of N. Huntingdon, Mark and Eli Vojnovich of Duquesne, William Vojnovich of Moon Twp., and sister-in-law, Marion Richardson Andresky, of Cecil.   Many nephews and nieces also survive.

Mr. Vojnovich was graduated from Duquesne Schools in 1945. From California University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in Industrial Arts and Math, he earned a bachelor's degree in education in 1951 and a master's degree in education in 1972. 

Mr. Vojnovich was a retired Industrial Arts and Math teacher in the Duquesne School District.

Elaine L. Boyles

November 26, 2017 |

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

Elaine L. Boyles, age 94 of Monroeville and formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Harbour Assisted Living in Monroeville.  Born July 3, 1926 in Denver, CO, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Lucille (Morel) Robins.

Sarah K. Gephart

November 26, 2017 |

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

Sarah K. Gephart, age 82 of Lincoln Borough, passed away at home on Sunday, November 26, 2017.  Born April 7, 1935 in Ruffsdale, she was a daughter of the late Raymond F. and Dora Mae (Prinkey) Albright. 

Harry Duane "Pete" Roberts

November 26, 2017 |

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

Harry Duane "Pete" Roberts, age 80 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born October 11, 1937 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Harry Lee and Elva Mae (Barnes) Roberts.