Alberta Henderson McQueen
August 28, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Alberta Henderson McQueen, 95, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, died August 24, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.
Ilona M. (Dunay) Cole
August 28, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Ilona M. (Dunay) Cole, 75, of North Huntingdon, died Sunday August 27, 2017, at home. She was born June 14, 1942 in Swissvale, a daughter of the late Michael Thomas and Helen Dunay and was also preceded in death by her husband Edward L. Cole Sr. and a sister Lillian Balkovec. Ilona was a former employee of U.S. Steel Carrie Furnace, and a member of F.O.E. Aerie, 1671, Irwin. She loved her home and enjoyed having family over for Sunday dinners. She also loved her dogs. Surviving are her children Theresa M. (Thomas) Lusher, Edward L. Cole Jr., and Michael T. Cole all of North Huntingdon; her former daughter in law Sara Czolba; her grandchildren Jessica M. Ellis, Cole T. Lusher, and David, Zachary, Cheri, Michael, and Dustin Cole; her great grandchildren Aleeah Jean Cole and Maisy Elizabeth Gorman; also brothers and sisters in law; nieces and nephews.
Albert A. Mayer
August 28, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Albert A. Mayer, age 88, of McKeesport, died Aug. 25, 2017, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. Born Dec. 6, 1928, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Albert E. and Rose Mary (Rice) Mayer.
Shirley F. Kisselovich
August 27, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Shirley F. Kisselovich, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed peacefully at home Thursday, August 17th, 2017 with family by her side. She was born October 3rd, 1928 in Elizabeth, and was the daughter of the late Bruno Econovich and the late Mary Supernovich Econovich Janolewicz. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore Kisselovich Sr. Shirley was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and the former St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles. She was retired from Sears Roebuck & Company and the former Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania. She was an enthusiastic Pittsburgh sports fan and an avid bird watcher. She is survived by daughters Kristeen Gouveia of Elizabeth Township and Valaree Georgiadis of Fox Chapel, and sons Theodore Kisselovich Jr. of Hendersonville, TN and Stuart Kisselovich of Delray Beach, FL. She was a loving grandmother of eight: Richard, Lindsay, and Matthew Gouveia, Alexis, Margaux, Luke, and Ted Georgiadis, and Kaylor (Kisselovich) Spence. She is also survived by two great grandsons, Bryson and Mason Spence.
George R. Warnett
August 27, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
George R. Warnett, age 83 of White Oak, died Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was born in New York City on August 22, 1934, the son of the late George V. and Marie Piscotty Warnett. He served in the U.S. Army and graduated from New York University. He worked as a field engineer for Lockheed-Martin until his retirement and volunteered six years for the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Westchester, PA. George was an amazing, incredible dancer and was one of the original members of American Bandstand, and a member of the former Bandstand Alumni Club.
Karen E. (Carlson) Samuels
August 26, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Karen E. (Carlson) Samuels, 68, of North Huntingdon died Friday August 25, 2017 at Magee Women’s Hospital after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born January 19, 1949 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Carl “Red” Carlson and Ann (Magdic) Carlson. She was a retired employee of Verizon, a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Irwin, and a former Red Cross volunteer. She liked to bake, enjoyed walking, and was a big Pirates fan, but most of all she loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. They meant everything to her. Surviving are her husband of forty years George I. Samuels; her children Sean (Lena) Samuels of Irwin and Jennifer (Jamie) Zona of North Huntingdon; her grandchildren Lauren, Ashley, and Reese Zona, Aidan and Liam Samuels and Marisa Duncan; her sisters Barbara Rose of Pittsburgh, and Judy (Marty) Orendt of NC; also a brother-in-law; sisters in law; and nieces and nephews.
William T. Wilson
August 26, 2017 |
By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home
William T. Wilson, 73, of Glassport died August 26, 2017. He is the son of the late Albert and Mary (Marcus) Wilson. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (Mihalsky) Wilson; son Douglas (Mary) Wilson of Conneaut Lake; granddaughters Laurel, Bethany, and Emma Wilson; brothers Albert, Richard, John, and Daniel Wilson, sister Mildred Liebel; also nieces and nephews. Bill was retired from US Steel Irvin Works, a member of the VFW in Wilson, American Legion in Glassport, and served in the US Army. Friends will be received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport Monday 3:30-7pm at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor Jim Chester.
Anthony R. Giacchino
August 26, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Anthony R. Giacchino, 30, of Penn Township, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville.
Shirley Ann Boyd
August 26, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Shirley Ann Boyd, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin. She was born in Sewickley Township, a daughter of the late William and Helen Dermotta Ray.
Dorothy "DoDo" (Elash) Ambrose
August 25, 2017 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Dorothy "DoDo" Ambrose, 71, of Duquesne, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Born in McKeesport, April 26, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John A. and Ann V. (Jakub) Elash. Mrs. Ambrose was a former member of the former St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church of Duquesne and a Cashier at Rite Aid, West Mifflin. She was the beloved wife of Charles "Moe" Ambrose.
Tammy L. (Poth) Ball Wright
August 25, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Tammy L. (Poth) Ball Wright, 49, of North Huntingdon, died Monday August 21, 2017, at home. She was born January 21, 1968 in Jeannette, a daughter of Patricia (Winters) Poth and the late Kenneth Poth and was also preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Poth. She worked in personal home health care and was a bus driver for special needs children. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband William K. Wright; her children Brian and Derek Ball, and Robert “Bob-o” Heasley; two grandsons; a sister P.J. Painter; and her mother in law Clara C. Wright. At Tammy’s request there will be no viewing.
Mary "Mame" Mazzola
August 25, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary "Mame" (Kovka) Mazzola, age 94 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Goodyear, AZ. Born on August 21, 1923 in McKeesport, PA to the late George and Anna (Pido) Kovka.
Frances Dufalla
August 25, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Frances Dufalla, age 89, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton and enjoyed baking, cooking, cleaning, and caring for her family.
Mary Jo Witkowski
August 24, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Mary Jo Witkowski, age 57 of White Oak, formerly of West Mifflin, died August 23, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 19, 1960 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Edward Giles, Sr. and Audrey (Colbert) Giles, and beloved wife of Raymond M. Witkowski. In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by her son, Raymond L. Witkowski (Jaimee Taylor) of White Oak; grandson, Raymond J. Witkowski; siblings, Edward Giles, III of West Mifflin, Christopher (Patty) Giles of McKeesport, Patrick Giles of West Mifflin, Susan Giles of Whitaker, Terry (Cathy) Giles of Canonsburg, Audrey Giles of Whitaker, Vicky (Paul) Potopenko of Munhall and James Giles of West Mifflin; mother-in-law, Florence Witkowski; and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Bud Witkowski. Mary Jo’s greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandson who was her pride and joy. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 1 p.m. until time of Blessing Service at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
Sharon Laverne Erickson
August 24, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Sharon Laverne Erickson, 67, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 9, 1950 in Victory and was the daughter of the late Harold and Vera Gash McCorkle. Sharon was a member of the former Victory Primitive Methodist Church and was a retired Administrative Assistant at Jefferson Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Ralph W. Erickson, sons, Brian (Rebecca) Erickson of Mount Vernon and Jason Erickson of McKeesport, grandchildren, Cameron and Colton Erickson, brothers, Kerry (Janice) McCorkle of Charleroi and Scott (Renee) McCorkle of Speers, sister, Lori (Tom) Dubs of Jefferson Hills, nieces and nephews.
