Joseph G. "Jerry" Sapp

October 28, 2017 |

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

Joseph G. "Jerry" Sapp, 71, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home.  He was born November 11, 1945 in Greensburg, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Ziros Sapp.

Omar "Bill" Bradley Holland

October 27, 2017 |

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

Omar “Bill” Bradley Holland, age 92 of McKeesport, died on Thursday, October 26, 2017.  He was born October 1, 1925 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Alvin and Ada Rurak Holland and the husband of the late Anna Marie Morocco Holland.  

October 26, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Paid Advertising

3rd ANNUAL LIVING HISTORY TOUR

Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, October 29
12 noon to 4 p.m.

McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center presents its Third Annual Living History Tour of the McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. This year we are pleased to offer a history of the cemetery, nine interesting and historic figures from the area's rich past and a food truck round-up!

Tour the beautiful grounds, learn the history of the cemetery, and learn about nine of the interesting individuals buried in the cemetery.

Advance tickets may be purchased by calling 412-678-1832.

• $10 Advance Adult Ticket / $5 Advance Children 12 & Under
• ($13 Adult/$8 Children Day of Event)

Proceeds benefit the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center - "YOUR Mon Valley Museum!"
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An Encore Presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Center.

John M. Bodnar

October 26, 2017 |

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

John M. Bodnar, 105, formerly of Duquesne, died peacefully Thursday, October 19, 2017, in Southwestern Veterans Hospital, Pittsburgh. Mr. Bodnar was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Duquesne, a retired self employed Tavern owner, a proud U. S. Army veteran of WWII, and a former member of the G.B.U. Duquesne. Born December 29, 1911, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna Suhoza Bodnar and the beloved husband of the late Anna Holko Bodnar and the late Anna Hornyak Bodnar. He was also preceded in death by a son John M. Bodnar, Jr., and seven siblings; Andrew, William, Nicholas, Michael, Joseph Bodnar, Ann Drotar, and Margaret Liszka. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mabel A. Lyons

October 26, 2017 |

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

Mabel A. Lyons, age 95 of Port Vue, died Monday, October 23, 2017.  She was born in McKeesport on May 11, 1922, the daughter of the late Robert S. and Marie M. Campbell Watts and the wife of the late Donald D. Lyons.

Anna Rae Keister

October 25, 2017 |

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

Anna Rae Keister, 90, of White Oak, died Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was born February 27, 1927 in Wilkins Township and was the daughter of the late Albert Eugene and Helen J. Morgan Keister. She was a member of the McKeesport Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and was a retired home health care Nurse. She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Karla) Komaniak of Holiday Park and Todd (Debra) Komaniak of Sarasota, FL, daughter, Deborah (David) Majercik of White Oak, grandchildren, Benjamin, Zachary, Sunni, Samantha and Jacob Komaniak and Julianna Smith, 6 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Frank P. Gottlieb

October 25, 2017 |

By Administrator | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere

Frank P. Gottlieb died Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Beloved son of the late Abraham and Nettie Bondy Gottlieb. Beloved brother of Florence Gottlieb Krakoff (late Samuel) of Industry and Marcus A. Gottlieb (Carole) of Pittsburgh. Nephew of Janet Bondy Eisen (Bernard). Uncle of Richard Krakoff, Lisa Krakoff Biancucci (Richard), Michael Gottlieb (Laurie), Linda Gottlieb Gordon (Alan), Amy Gottlieb Cook (David) and the late Daniel Krakoff. Also survived by many cherished great and great-great nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and countless friends. Raised in Midland, PA, Frank was a journalist who graduated from Duquesne University. He was a Vietnam Veteran and former News Director at KQV News Radio. He was the recipient of the Golden Quill Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.

Jason M. Wentroble

October 25, 2017 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Jason M. Wentroble, 45, of Buena Vista, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Presbyterian University Hospital.  Born in McKeesport, October 12, 1972, he was the son of the late William Wentroble, and is survived by his mother, Patricia Queen Keller of McKeesport and the love of his life, Penny Littleton, her daughters, Sheree Payne and Mary Way, both of Buena Vista; also by grandchildren, Michael and Alivia.  He was a bartender and cook at Sheree’s Tavern in Sutersville and a member of A.S.C.A.P.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

William E. Show, Jr.

October 24, 2017 |

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

William E. Show, Jr., age 76 of Clarksville, died Saturday, October 21, 2017.  He was born in Homestead on Aug. 30, 1941, the son of the late William E., Sr. and Grace Salomon Show.  He is preceded in death by his sister, Joan Knapp Pepperday.  He is survived by his niece, Patty Knapp (Philip) Broda of Greensburg; nephew, Randy Knapp of Port Vue Boro.; a great niece; a great nephew; and a great-great niece.

Helen Russin

October 24, 2017 |

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

Helen Russin, 85, of White Oak, died Sunday at McKeesport Hospital.  Born November 22, 1931 in Coalport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Howshoski) Russin.  

Shirley A. Ziemianski

October 24, 2017 |

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

Shirley A. (Horvath) Ziemianski, age 83, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at home. She was a baker and waitress for Stallings in Glassport. A member of St. Mark's Parish in Port Vue, she enjoyed making and selling wedding cakes.

Catherine A. Hartman

October 24, 2017 |

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

Catherine A. Hartman, age 94 of North Versailles, died peacefully at home Monday, October 23, 2017.  She was born July 16, 1923 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late John and Alice Farnan Leitchenfield and the wife of the late George Hartman, Jr.  

Grace M. Hough

October 24, 2017 |

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

Grace M. Hough, 90, of Elizabeth Township, died Friday, October 20, 2017. She was born February 4, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James and Grace Mulligan McAllister. She was the wife of the late Robert Glenn Hough Sr. Grace was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Christy Park and belonged to the Christian Mothers Women's Guild, Ladies of Charity and the Bereavement Ministry. She had worked for the former James Ryan Flowers. She is survived by daughters, Kathleen Villi of Mesa, AZ, JoAnne Hough and Patricia "Patti" Tray of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Vince (Heather) Villi, Jr., Andrew Robert Tray and Matthew James (Jessica) Tray, 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Francis "Butch" Flanigan

October 23, 2017 |

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

Francis "Butch" Flanigan, 67, of Blythedale, formerly of Herminie, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 22, 2017. He was born January 10, 1950 in Greensburg and was the son of the late Thomas C. and Margaret Stafford Flanigan. Butch was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in West Newton and was also a member of the former St. Charles Roman Catholic Church of Sutersville. He was a member of the Sutersville Moose Lodge 1358, the Owls Club of Frank, UMBU of Blythedale, and was a social member of the Buena Vista Vol. Fire Co. He was a former member of Blythedale and Herminie Fire Companies. Butch is survived by his wife of 40 years, Shirley Coffer Flanigan, sisters, Nina (Carl) Dyer of Madison, Lauretta Stanley and Bernadine Flanigan (special friend, Chrissy Robinson) of Yukon, brother-in-law, John (Peggy) Coffer of Perryopolis, and many nieces and nephews.

Mary Louise Julian

October 23, 2017 |

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

Mary Louise Julian, age 96 of Clairton, passed away at home on Sunday, October 22, 2017.  Born October 16, 1921 in Aliquippa, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Pomphilia (Marrafini) Ross.