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Martin A. “Bam Bam” Frederick

July 24, 2018 |

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

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Anna Hoydich

July 24, 2018 |

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

ANNA HOYDICH 94, of Duquesne on July 23, 2018, at Rochester Manor. She was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Petkanick) Dendak. She was a former member of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Parish in Duquesne. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Paul Hoydich; mother of Paul George (Cathy) Hoydich of Shaler and George Steven (Anastasia) Hoydich of Beaver, PA; grandmother of Brittany, Zacharia, Ashley and Jeremiah Hoydich; sister of Margaret (late John) Joschak of North Braddock, late Mary "Jackie" (late Robert) Stoklas, late Eve (late Steve) Perish. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300 where her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. Very Rev. David Lesko officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Memorial Park.

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Jacqueline A. "Jackie" (Kopco) Frum

July 24, 2018 |

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

JACQUELINE A. "JACKIE" (KOPCO) FRUM age 72, of West Mifflin on July 23, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Hursh) Kopco. She was a former professional nanny. Beloved wife of Larry Frum; mother of Michael (Melissa) Dzvonik of West Mifflin, Lori (Sean) McKinney of West Mifflin and Carrie (Mitchell) Joseph of Imperial; stepmother of Melissa (fiancé Andre) Frum of McKeesport and Pamela (Raymond) Cieslewicz of McKeesport; also 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Florence (late Albert) Prior and the late Andrew (surviving spouse Louise) Kopco of West Homestead; best friend of Kathy Mulvihill of West Mifflin. Visitation on Wednesday, July 25, 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 Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society .

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Margaret Anne Tepe

July 23, 2018 |

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

Margaret Anne "Peggy" (Iddings) Tepe, age 84, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Jefferson Hills Manor. She retired as a nurses aide at Jefferson Hills Manor in Jefferson Hills.

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Virginia Perlick

July 23, 2018 |

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

Virginia "Ginny" Perlick, age 82, of Clairton passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018 at home while surrounded by family. Virginia attended Clarion University where she studied Library Science and English. She worked as a teacher, spending the greatest part of her career at St. Elizabeth Elementary School in Pleasant Hills. An avid reader, she devoted her retirement years to the Clairton Public Library, surrounded by her love of books. For more than 50 years, Virginia enjoyed playing cards with her card club group. She was known to be extremely kind, compassionate and funny. 

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Nancy C. Smith

July 23, 2018 |

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

Nancy C. Smith, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 in UPMC Shadyside.  She was born June 10, 1931 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late A. Glen and Esther (Moffat) Campbell.

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Diana Waldron

July 23, 2018 |

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

Diana Waldron, age 75 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 UPMC Shadyside Hospital.  Born December 13, 1942 in Renfrew, PA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Selfridge) Parker.

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Gary E. Kirshner, Sr.

July 22, 2018 |

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

Gary E. Kirshner, Sr, 82, of McKeesport, died Friday, July 13, 2018. He was born May 14, 1936 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Milton and Phyllis (Crawford) Kirshner. He was the husband of the late Charlotte (Bryner) Kirshner who died July 9, 2016. Gary was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak and was a Fire Fighter for the City of McKeesport. He was a member of Turner's Gym and the American Legion. He is survived by his daughter, Susan G. (James) Caster of Avella, sons, Gary E. (Midori) Kirshner, Jr., of Oklahoma City, OK, and Milton W. (Christine) Kirshner of McKeesport, grandchildren, Rochelle, Matthew, James, Ryan, Erin, and Joshua, and great-grandchildren, Harrison and Grady.

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Michael Anthony "Duke" Carlson

July 22, 2018 |

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

Michael Anthony "Duke" Carlson, 72, of White Oak, died Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was born February 26, 1946 in Mineola, New York, and was the son of the late Bernard and Rose Marie (Lamberti) Carlson. Mike grew up in Port Washington (Long Island) New York and moved to Pittsburgh in 1969. He was a machinist for US Steel National Tube Works from 1970 to 1982 and in 1978 became proprietor of Carlson Tree Care, LLC. He never retired, and until recently was climbing trees and cutting firewood. Mike was a member of the Tree Care Industry Association. He is survived by his wife, Roxane Stewart, daughters, Kate  (Jason) Zavacky of White Oak and Kristin Carlson of Irwin. He is also survived by Corinna (Jason) Fox and their children, Mackenzie and Cooper Fox of New Jersey, and Christopher (Kevin Hsyeh) Gaal of California.  He was preceded in death by his son, Kirk Carlson.

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Louise D. (Napolitano) Dye

July 22, 2018 |

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

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Charles Bowie

July 21, 2018 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Charles Bowie, age 82, of Port Vue, died July 21^st, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport.

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Erminia R. Matwick

July 20, 2018 |

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

Erminia R. Matwick, age 86, of Tempe, AZ, formerly of McKeesport, died July 18th, 2018, at her home. Born January 28th, 1932, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Sgattoni) Rozzi and the
wife of the late Robert G. Matwick, a former Fire Chief for the City of McKeesport.

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Kathy Jo Faust

July 19, 2018 |

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

KATHY JO FAUST, 62, of Duquesne, died on July 17, 2018 at UPMC McKeesport.  She was born on July 31, 1955, in Homestead, to the Late Harry & Evelyn E. (Race) Faust.  She is survived by her son, Galen Faust of Duquesne, and sisters Shirley (Steve) Koresko of Eldersburg, MD, Gayle (John) Scott of Frederick, MD, and Esther (George) Cunduff of Arizona. A Memorial Visitation will be on Monday 10 am - 11 am, Memorial Service to follow at 11 am in the Funeral Home.  Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300.

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Dolores M. Cheke

July 19, 2018 |

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

Dolores M. Cheke, 85, of Clarion, formerly of West Mifflin, died July 18, 2018.  She is the daughter of the late William and Mary (Schuchert) Manns and beloved wife of the late William Cheke.  She is survived by her son Bill (Marlene) Cheke and daughter Lisa (Bob) Geer; grandchildren Elise (Josh) Williams, Bela (Erin) Webb, Malinda (Mitchell) Rearick, Josselin Geer, Robert Geer, Jr., Michael Geer, Jacob Geer and Gerry Geer; 16 great grandchildren; sisters Joan Naccarato and Bernice Monzak; also nieces and nephews.  Dolores was preceded in death by her son Dr. Laird Cheke.  Friends received Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home, Duquesne, Mon. 2-4 and 6-8.  A funeral service will be held Tues. 11:00 am in the funeral home with Pastor Karen Parsh.  Interment following St. Hedwig Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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Richard R. Ragan, Sr.

July 19, 2018 |

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

Richard R. Ragan, Sr., age 86, of West Mifflin, died July 14th, 2018, at Family Hospice, Canterbury, in Lawrenceville.  Born November 18th, 1931, in Braddock, he was the son of John and Elizabeth (Yurko) Ragan and the husband of Pauline (Kott) Ragan.

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