Terrance Yonek
January 05, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Terrance Yonek, age 60, of Clairton, died December 21, 2017, at Jefferson Regional Hospital.
Theresa "Tessy" Waligura
January 05, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Theresa “Tessy” Waligura, age 65, of Monroeville, died January 3rd, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 16th, 1952, the daughter of the late George R. and Ann Frederick Schlicht. She is survived by her husband, Dr. R. Curtis Waligura of Monroeville; daughters, Megan (Christopher) Brengel of Morristown, NJ, Emily (Scott) Deke of Dallas, TX, Melanie (Timothy Collins) Waligura of Dallas, TX, Kathryn (Arianne Smith) Waligura of Cincinnati, OH; sisters, Georgeanne Schlicht of White Oak, Margaret Schlicht Creehan of McKeesport, Patricia (Joseph Quinn) Schlicht of Squirrel Hill; brothers, George R. Schlicht, Jr. of McKeesport, John (Jill) Schlicht of Atlanta, GA; and grandchildren, Patrick, Parker, and Cameron. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Michael, and her sister-in-law, Lillian Martinez.
Tessy received her nursing degree from the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing and then her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Penn State University. Her relationship with her husband, Curt, began while she was working on the IV team at McKeesport Hospital. She worked alongside him for over 15 years as the office manager and patient care advocate. Tessy loved to play golf and enjoyed late nights at the casino. She was fond of traveling with Curt and their close friends, as well as fine dining and red wine. Her greatest passion was spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.
Jerome M. Pollier
January 05, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Jerome M. Pollier, age 71, of McKeesport, died January 1, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport.
John M. Kelly Sr.
January 05, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John M. Kelly Sr., age 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital.
Norma G. Detwiler
January 05, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Norma G. (Reschenthaler) Detwiler, age 65, of McKeesport, and passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at John J. Kane Regional Center - McKeesport. A retired chef, she was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church. She loved her swimming pool and the sunshine.
Colleen Karabin Lucas
January 04, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Colleen Karabin Lucas, 81, of Elizabeth Township, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born May 16, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Carloss) Karabin. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1954 and graduated from McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. Colleen practiced Nursing for over 40 years and is a member of McKeesport Hospital Nurses Alumni. Colleen was a born-again Christian for 47 years and attended First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport where she was involved for many years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society in Elizabeth Township and Merritt Island, FL. She loved to take photos and shot every event for family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John P. Lucas, Jr. She was a devoted mother to Wendy Lego, son-in-law, Michael Lego and granddaughters, Cassidy Lego, and Caroline Lego of Peters Township.
Larry Hindman
January 04, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Larry Hindman, age 66, of Port Vue, passed away on January 4, 2018. He was born in McKeesport, PA, the son of the late Oliver and Alice Edinboro Trumpe Hindman.
Jane M. Oyler (Morgan)
January 04, 2018 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Jane M. Oyler (Morgan), age 90, of Port Vue, on January 2, 2018. Daughter of Lloyd C. and Ruth Minerva Morgan. Wife of the late Alfred C. Oyler. Mother of David C. Oyler (Anne Marie) of South Park, PA and Kim E. Cawthon (Grady Cawthon, Jr.) of Lenexa, KS. Brother Lloyd Morgan, Jr. and sisters Ruth Minerva Brewer, Mary Garcia (Dr. Bertram Garcia) and Karen I. Banker (John Banker) of Nashua, NH. Grandmother of Rachelle Knudson (Braun Knudson) of Sandy, UT and David Cawthon of Lenexa, KS and great-grandmother of Grey and Mazzy Knudson. Jane and Alfred were married for 49 years until his death in 1995. They traveled extensively by motor home, visiting every state except Rhode Island and Hawaii. Jane was a volunteer at the McKeesport Library and the radiology department of McKeesport Hospital. She was a member and founder of a Pittsburgh Essential Tremors support group and has donated her brain to Columbia University for Essential Tremor research. The family will hold a private memorial service. Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements.
Marian Elizabeth Edmonds Clark
January 04, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Marian Elizabeth Edmonds Clark, 84, of Swissvale passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at UPMC Shadyside. She was born April 2, 1933 in New York, NY to the late Eulalion N. Edmonds Holloway. Marion is survived by daughter, Cassandra C. Wilder of Swissvale; grandchildren, Christina Bostick and Mario Sisson; 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Along with her mother, she was preceded in death by her son Mark B. Sisson. Marion was a member of East Liberty Presbyterian & Ebenezer Baptist Churches, was employed by Citipark, MaGee Hospital Family Planning, Dept. of Aging, was a member of Chrispus Attucks Post 30 Ladies Auxiliary, and was VP of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Arrangements have been entrusted to S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
David G. Hale
January 03, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
David G. Hale, age 78, of McKeesport, died Jan. 1, 2018, at Glen Hazel Regional Care Center in Pittsburgh. Born July 6, 1939, in New Castle, he was the son of the late George and Vera (Kachmar) Hale and the husband of the late Melda (Hatcher) Hale.
Betty Ruth Burstin
January 03, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Betty Ruth Burstin, age 89 of New York, NY, formerly of Duquesne, died Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on July 29, 1928 and is the daughter of the late Louis and Ida Schermer Burstin. She was an English Teacher for over 40 years and enjoyed water color painting. She is survived by her brother, Dr. Charles Joel Burstin and his wife, Judith Ann Burstin of Beverly Hills, California; as well as 2 nieces Michaelle and Stacy Burstin and a nephew, Brad Burstin.
Julius M. Bakos, Sr.
January 03, 2018 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Julius M. Bakos, Sr., age 94, formerly of McKeesport, died January 1, 2018, in Royersford, PA. Born June 10, 1923, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Michael and Rose (Homoki) Bakos and the husband of the late Theresa (Smith) Bakos.
Helen Lucille Lewis
January 03, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Helen Lucille Lewis, age 89 of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born March 9, 1928 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Emmett and Agnes (Bumbarger) Wood.
Reverend John H. Stubbs
January 03, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Reverend John Herbert Stubbs, 75 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Rev. Stubbs of North Huntingdon, PA, formerly of Herminie #2, was born on August 3, 1942 in McKeesport, PA, son of the late John and Sue (Jones) Stubbs. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret V. (Westfall) Stubbs; and his two sisters, Mrs. Marjorie (Donald Sr.) Rhodes and Mrs. Betty (Mischa) Stares.
Tina Garth Schofield
January 03, 2018 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Tina Garth Schofield, 59, died Dec. 28, 2017. Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at New Jerusalem Holiness Church, corner of Soles and Stewart streets, McKeesport, where a service will be held at 6 p.m. Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home, (412) 462-6466.
