Janice L. LeWinter

July 05, 2017 |

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

Janice L. LeWinter, age 79, of White Oak, died July 3, 2017, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 14, 1938, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward Wilson and late Mary (Wargo) Wilson Borowitz. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harry LeWinter.

William Tomko

July 05, 2017 |

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

William Tomko (Uncle Bill), age 84, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired from U.S. Steel Irvin Works and was the owner of Tomko Service Star Hardware in Elizabeth. An Army veteran having served in the Korean War, he was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth, a lifetime member of Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co., and a member of the Blaine Hill Pool Team and Linesville Sportsmans Club.

Richard S. Sarocky

July 05, 2017 |

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

Richard S. Sarocky, age 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the VA Hospital, Oakland.

Robert L. “Wooze” Beiter

July 05, 2017 |

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

William R. Richards

July 05, 2017 |

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

Ruth (Morrison) Alexander

July 05, 2017 |

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

Ann Fazio

July 05, 2017 |

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

Ann (Joan) Fazio, of North Huntingdon, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Gregory E. "Greg" Kelmeckis

July 04, 2017 |

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

GREGORY E. “GREG” KELMECKIS age 49, of Oakmont, formerly of Munhall, on July 3, 2017. He was the son of Edward and Geraldine (Nahory) Kelmeckis of Munhall; he was a Safety Engineer for RSR Corporation headquartered in Dallas, TX. Greg enjoyed reading, watching movies, bodybuilding and liked to be kind to people. He was known as a polymath. He was a graduate of the University of Findlay, Ohio with an MS in Environmental Management, a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Safety Science, Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in Economics and attended Carnegie Mellon University. He was known as an A.B.E.T. by his peers. He was the beloved husband of Latresa (Daniels) Zak Kelmeckis; stepfather of Nyla Zak, at home; brother of Tammy Kelmeckis of Kennedy Twp.; nephew of Florence (late George) Matta of White Oak, Leah (Fred) Chbosky of Upper St. Clair, Mary Ann (Charles) Anderson of Monroeville and Bert (Alice) Nahory of Hanover, PA; also survived by cousins. Visitation on Friday, July 7, 2017, from 2-8 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Funeral will be on Saturday with Parting Prayers at the Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Angels Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Robert Ahlin, officiating. Entombment Jefferson Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Frank J. Matuschek, Jr.

July 04, 2017 |

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

FRANK J. MATUSCHEK  Jr. age 91, of West Union, IA formerly of West Mifflin, on June 24, 2017, at home. He was retired from US Steel Duquesne Works, a member of St. Joseph's Church in Duquesne and he proudly served his country in the Army during WWII. Beloved husband of 66 years to Marianne (Turlik) Matuschek; father of Gary (Pam) Matuschek of Merritt Island, FL, Frank "Rick" (Darla) Matuschek of Elizabeth, PA, Daniel (Regina) Matuschek, of Penn Hills and Mary Lee (Daniel) Cullen of West Union, IA; also 23 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at 10 a.m. Rev. Thomas Lewandowski, officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements entrusted to MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, Duquesne, PA 412-466-3300.

Karen Lee Donaldson

July 03, 2017 |

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

Karen Lee Donaldson, 69, of White Oak, died Saturday, June 24, 2017. She was born September 13, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John William and Lois Walt Donaldson. Karen was a retired music teacher and worked for the McKeesport Area School District for 32 years. She taught music at McKeesport Area High School also serving as Director of the Tiger Marching Band at the Senior High and finished her career Francis McClure Middle School. She was the first women band director in Pennsylvania. Karen was also Musical Director for the McKeesport Little Theater and was a musician for the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Newport Jazz Festival, and the former Holliday House in Monroeville.

Loretta Ann "Guga" Reeder

July 03, 2017 |

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

Loretta Ann "Guga" Reeder, 58, of Gilbert, SC, formerly of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sunday, July 2, 2017 after a brave fight with lung cancer. She was born December 29, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Larry and Mary (Vucetic) Reeder. Loretta was a wonderful mother to her children and to all who crossed her path. She was hard working and a jack of all trades. She loved nothing more than her Pittsburgh Steelers, playing softball, gardening and the beach. Guga was outgoing, so full of life and always treated everyone like family. She is survived by her children, Andrew John Markatine of Charlotte, NC, Amanda Catherine Markatine of Gilbert, SC, Sarah Breeze (Rick) Kill of Logansville, GA and Michael Joseph (Jordan Lindler) Morrison, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, two grandchildren, Arianna Allison Markatine and Jaydyn Reeder Clark, Siblings, Rosalyn Reeder of Summit, SC, Betty Jo Reeder of McKeesport, John Reeder of Dravosburg and Cheryl "Poopsy" (Michael) McKelvey of Dravosburg, Nieces and Nephews, Shannin Reeder, Rosalyn and John Reeder, Caitlin, Tony and Harlie Ann McKelvey.

Martha Jane "Janie" Mendez

July 03, 2017 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Martha Jane “Janie” Mendez, 69, of McKeesport, formerly a lifelong resident of Glassport, passed away at UPMC McKeesport on Sunday, July 2, 2017.  She was born February 9, 1948 to the late Skylar and Martha Finnegan Coddington of McKeesport.  Martha was a loving wife to her late husband of forty years, Romauldo Mendez.  She is survived by daughters, Mary (Donnie) Smith of Glassport, Tracy Moyer of Meadville, Jean Moyer of Glassport, Georgina (Dale) Humphries of Glassport; sons, Raymond Mendez of McKeesport, Randy Mendez of Glassport; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brother, Skylar Coddington of Bedford; sisters, Anna Yeager of Glassport, Elsie Wiggins of Glassport, Linda Coddington of Glassport, Gloria Brown of Foster, Mary Arndt of McKees Rocks, and Sandra Yavoich of McKeesport.  Along with her parents and husband, Martha was preceded in death by brother, William Coddington; sisters, Matilda Yeager, Nancy Andrioli;  daughter, Petra Mendez; and parents who raised her David and Mary Jane Cottle. She enjoyed sewing, reading, crocheting, bingo, bible studies, computer games and was a lover of dogs.  Family and friends will be received on Thursday July 6, 2017 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport,  PA   15045.  A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 10:00 am presided by Bishop L. C. Carter, followed by interment at Restland Memorial Park in Monroeville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made online at www.fundthefuneral.com  or directly to the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Walter Lewis Harr

July 03, 2017 |

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

Walter Lewis Harr, 94, of Port Vue, died Saturday, July 1, 2017.  He was born October 3, 1922 in Steubenville, Ohio and was the son of the late Walter T. and Olive Jean Stigg Harr.  He was a retired Fireman at the former US Steel National Tube Works.  He is survived by his wife, Vera A. Como Harr,  children, Karen (Robert) Campbell and Ginger L. (Kevin) Ulmer of   Elizabeth Township, and Kit M. Wygonik of Trafford, step-children, Gerald (Rita) Pellecchia of North Huntingdon, Debra (Richard) Medina  and Richard Pellecchia of McKeesport, daughter-in-law, Sue Pellecchia of East McKeesport, sister-in-law Barbara Harr of McKeesport, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Alan Harr, step-son, Peter Pellecchia, brothers Charles and Norman (Rita) Harr, and son-in-law, Bruce Wygonik.

Roland Homer Reynolds

July 03, 2017 |

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

Roland Homer Reynolds, 92, of Versailles, died Thursday June 29, 2017. He was born August 31, 1924 in Versailles. Roland was the son of the late Homer S. and Mary Belle Exton Reynolds. He was the husband of the late Yvonne "Bonnie" Swartz Reynolds who died July 1, 2009. He was a member and former Sunday School teacher at the Christy Park United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Versailles American Legion Post 939, and the Thursday Old Timer Golf League where he also served as secretary. Roland scored a hole-in-one at the 9th hole at Butler's Golf Course when he was 89 years old. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the 503 Parachute Regiment from 1943-1945. Roland was retired from C.H. Lacey Plumbing and Heating Co.

Lawrence Edward Blakey

July 03, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Lawrence Edward Blakey, 61, years old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Canterbury Place.