February 27, 2018 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Nancy Lee (Petterson) Wallace, 64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2018. She was born November 29, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Bishop) Petterson. She was a Medical Secretary for Gateway Foot and Ankle in West Mifflin and was a member of the White Oak American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Nancy’s personality was 24 Carat gold and her smile would light up an entire room. She was the best wife, mother, sister, daughter, and faithful friend to anyone lucky enough to know her. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” C. Wallace, sons, Brian (Bernadette) Jordan of Greenock and Jeffrey (Johanna) Jordan of Bozeman, MT, step-children, Robert P. (fiancée, Trish) Wallace of Plum Borough, Amy L. Wallace of White Oak, and Beth Beckinger of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Melanie Jordan of Greenock and Julia and Jeffrey Jordan of Bozeman, MT, brother, The Rev. Karl J. (Sharon) Petterson of Elizabeth Township, and nephews, Adam and Jared Petterson.
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February 27, 2018 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Levi A. Hayes, 85, died Feb. 25, 2018. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. March 2 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead. A service will be held at 11 a.m. March 3 at Mount Rise Baptist Church, Ingot and Sheffler Street, New Homestead, with interment to follow at 1 p.m. March 3 at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Arrangements in charge of Tunie Funeral Home.
February 27, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
George L. Margo, age 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was born December 13, 1924 in Homestead, a son of the late George and Suzanna (Martin) Margo. He was a World War II Army veteran that went onto work for Westinghouse Corporation for over 30 years as a chemical engineer before retiring. He was also member of the American Legion in Irwin. In Addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Bertha (Boldizar) Margo; son Richard Nagy; and his two brothers. He is survived by his daughters Suzanne Herring and Marsha (Joseph Miller) Zaval both of Washington Twp.; grandchildren Melissa Zaval and Michael Herring; and great grandchildren Raquel and Derek Herring and Trillium Huey.
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February 27, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Joan F. Kropp, aka "Toots" or "Jinx," age 85, of McKeesport, died February 26, 2018, at The Grove at Irwin. Born August 17, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Minyon) Sestile and the wife of the late Jack L. Kropp.
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February 27, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kathleen E. Conley, age 70, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Excela Health Westmoreland.
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February 27, 2018 |
By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home
Irene Elizabeth Rubero,76 of McKeesport passed away Monday February 26 2018 in McKeesport Hospital.
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February 27, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Joseph S. Zurovcik, age 91, of Port Vue, died February 25, 2018, at the VA Hospital Oakland. Born September 18, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Petro) Zurovcik and the husband of Rosetta "Rae" (Brewer) Zurovcik for 63 blessed years.
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February 27, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Felix Zender, age 89 of Clairton, passed away at home on Monday, February 26, 2018. Born February 5, 1929 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Felix and Anna (DeBiassi) Zender. A US Army Veteran and member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish, Felix worked for both US Steel Clairton Works and the City of Clairton.
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February 26, 2018 |
By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home
Edward “Ned” McCune Caughey, 66, of Ligonier, died Sunday, February 25, 2018 at home. Born in McKeesport, November 5, 1951, he was the son of the late Dr. Edward and Virginia Housaman Caughey. He is survived by his wife, Judith Wilson; his cousin, Sue Ann (Keith) Singer of Latrobe; and his lifelong friend, Mac Petty of White Oak. Ned was a retired groundskeeper at Laurel Valley Golf Club and a lifeguard, swim instructor, and personal trainer at the Ligonier YMCA. He was a graduate of Penn State University and a member of the McKeesport YMCA and the Youghiogheny Country Club. Ned was a volunteer for the Ligonier Valley Meals On Wheels and for the Friendly Visitors of Westmoreland County. He was an avid organic gardener and golfer. Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132 is in charge of arrangements. A celebration of Ned’s life will be held at a later date. The family suggests contributions to the Ligonier Valley Meals On Wheels or Wildlife Works Inc. in Youngwood, PA.
February 26, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary "Baba" Barr, age 98, of Elizabeth, formerly of McKeesport, died February 23, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 15, 1919, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth ( Kuburka) Komarnisky and the wife of the late Bernard T. Barr.
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February 26, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Jonathon Peterson, age 25, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at home. A machine operator for AK Steel in Bridgeville, he loved hunting and fishing and was a member of Club 46 in Clairton.
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February 26, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jane Lenora Philburn, 92, of Boston, died Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born June 27, 1925 in Curtisville and was the daughter of the late Harold and Sarah (Harbaugh) Keilbach. She was the wife of the late Bernard Francis Philburn, Sr., who died April 18, 1994. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and was also an Elder and Clerk of Session. She was she was a member of Pythian Sisters, Dames of Malta, McKeesport Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary, and the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. She was a founding member of the Elizabeth Township Historical Society. She is survived by sons, Bernard Philburn, Jr., of Marian, IN., and Frank (Beth) Philburn of Finleyville, daughters, Linda Snedden of Hundred, WV., and Mary Jo (Shawn) Schultz of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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February 26, 2018 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Irene A. (Girovsky) Seech, 82, of West Mifflin died peacefully Friday, February 23, 2018 in Riverside Nursing Center, McKeesport. Born November 14, 1935, in Duquesne, she was the Daughter of the late Michael and Ann (Hanyak) Girovsky. Mrs. Seech was a member SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne and a former school crossing guard in West Mifflin. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest L. Seech. She is survived by a son, Ernest (Wendy) Seech of West Mifflin, and two granddaughters, Delainy and Emily. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah A. Seech, and three brothers, William, Edward and Michael Girovsky.
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February 26, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Marie P. Howard, age 75, of East McKeesport, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018. She was born January 15, 1943 in Braddock, a daughter of the late Vincent and Miriam (O’Brien) Marcello. She was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Church, Wilmerding, and was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 2152. She is survived by her husband of over 50 years Mayor Robert P. “Butch” Howard; her sons Scott V. (Tammy) Howard and Todd R. (Karen) Howard; her grandchildren Jason Henshawe, Ashley Howard, Michael McAnnelley, and Marissa Howard; her siblings Denise (Rodney) Glover and Jerry Marcello; her mother-in-law Bernice Howard; also nieces and nephews.
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February 26, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Frank R. Papciak, 95, of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was born June 7, 1922 in Chicago, IL, a son of the late Jacob and Mary (Paliga) Papciak.
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