John C. Meinke
February 21, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
John C. Meinke, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
Kay Thomas Voll
February 21, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Kay Thomas Voll, age 86, of North Huntingdon, was called home February 21, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" Voll.
Marjorie Tomko
February 20, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
MARJORIE TOMKO age 91, of West Mifflin, on February 20, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Hospidor) Grivna. She was a retired nursing supervisor from McKeesport Hospital. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin, a graduate of St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing and a member of the GFWC Women’s Club of Duquesne. She was a former member of the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens. Beloved wife of the late George A. Tomko; mother of Georgiana (late Larry) Achen of Auburn, CA, Jan Michael (Diane) Tomko of Somerset; grandmother of Jill (Michael) Rugg, Jaime (Kevin) O’Malley, Julie (Brian) Skidmore and Joy (Paul) Whiteside; also five great- grandchildren, Cassandra Sanzi, Caden O’Malley, Emert Rugg, Josie O’Malley, Matthew Whiteside. Visitation Thursday, February 23, 2017, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the MALOY - SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300. Blessing Service on Thursday at the funeral home at 12:45 p.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Church at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Church, 529 Grant Ave. Ext., West Mifflin, PA 15122.
June Kastronis
February 20, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
June D. Kastronis, 70, of McKeesport, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at UPMC Shadyside. Born July 28, 1946, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Walter and June (Ravenscroft) Forsythe, and the wife of Christopher T. Kastronis, of McKeesport. June worked as a hair dresser in the West Mifflin area until retirement. She was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701, Punxsutawney Eagles, Moose Lodge 954 and the Wallston Club in Punxsutawney. She had a passion for going fishing and will always be remembered by her family as the best cook ever. June especially loved her grandchildren and will always be watching over their activities and events. In addition to her husband, June is survived by children, Christopher T. (Amy) Kastronis Jr., of North Huntingdon, Daniel (Melissa) Kastronis, of Elizabeth, and Jarett Kastronis, of McKeesport; grandchildren, Genna, Conan and Chloe; sister, Marjorie (Tex) McIntyre, of Carnegie; brother, Richard Forsythe, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Walter, Mabel and her twin, James Forsythe. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, and from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Charles Owston officiating. Burial will follow in McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Anne Johns
February 20, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Anne Johns, age 99, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Born on August 16, 1917 she was the wife of the late Charles A. Johns.
Richard "Ricky" L. Clark Sr.
February 20, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Richard “Ricky” L. Clark Sr., 69, of Elizabeth, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Sunday February 19, 2017. He was born August 21, 1947 in Belle Air, Ohio to the late John R. and Pearl Pugh Clark. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Bonita Burke Clark; son, Richard L. (Amy Kilburn) Clark, Jr. of Elizabeth; daughters, Lynn Ann Clark of McKeesport, Wendy (Casey) VanSchooten of Elizabeth; grandchildren, Patricia, Christina, David, Kelsey & Karlee; great-grandchildren, Aiden & Addilyn; sisters, Bernita Clark of Belle Vernon and Shelva Clark of Elizabeth; aunt Peggy Wall of Forward Township. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Dave, Tom, and John Clark. Richard enjoyed cars, working with wood, playing cards and model cars. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made directly to the funeral home to defray costs. Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at E. C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. A service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11:00 am followed by interment at Round Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
Helen M. Skweres
February 20, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Helen M. Skweres, 91, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of East McKeesport, died Saturday February 18, at home. She was born February 14, 1926 in Braddock a daughter of the late Albert and Caroline Kutka Konieczny and was also preceded in death by her husband Andrew E. Skweres and sisters Jane Iskat and Dolores “Dolly” Lenart. She is survived by her daughter Judy Walter and her husband John of Elizabeth; grandsons John and Jason Walter; sisters Mary Ondish of Murrysville and Virginia (Norm) Tamiewitz of Harrison City; also nieces and nephews.
Jean L. Florek
February 20, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Jean L. Florek, 73, of Irwin, died Sunday February 19, 2017 at home. She was born September 23, 1943 in Penn, a daughter of the late Thomas and Bertha (Beers) Garlow. She was a retired certified nursing assistant for Golden Living Center, Murrysville. She is loved and will be greatly missed by her husband George Florek; her children Lisa (Ron) Angel of Glenshaw, Tammy (Tom) Sullivan of North Huntingdon, and Rob (Romi) Swank of Greensburg; her grandchildren Lauren and Elizabeth Angel, Samantha and Andrew Sullivan, Nicole (Jon) Kwaczala, and James Harbulak; her great granddaughter Cassy Kwaczala; her sisters Judy Harrity of Latrobe and Deborah (Keith) Bruggeman of Level Green; also loved by numerous nieces and nephews.
Albert “Al” Torok, Jr.
February 20, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Albert “Al” Torok, Jr., 72, of Smithton, Pennsylvania, died at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Oakland surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born on May 31, 1944, in Versailles, Pennsylvania, one of 8 children of Albert Torok, Sr., and Dorothy (Hixon) Torok. He retired from the Elizabeth Forward School District and the Youghiogheny Country Club in Elizabeth Township. He was a US Navy Veteran, having served in Cuba during the Vietnam War. He was an officer and member of the American Legion Post 790 in Smithton. Al is survived by 2 children, sons, Kevin A. Torok of Smithton and Keith A. Torok of Elizabeth; 4 grandchildren, Lawra and Lindzey Torok, Kevin Torok, Jr., and Sean Torok; 3 great-grandchildren, Sommer, Ella and Marin; brother, Robert Torok of Butler; sisters, Sandy (Dan) Dole of North Carolina, Margie Potts of McKeesport, Cheryl Fulton of White Oak, Cindy (Tim) Thompson of North Huntingdon, and Sharon (Joseph) Gibbons of Greenock; also nieces and nephews.
Charles W. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
February 20, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Charles W. Fitzpatrick, Jr., age 61 of Clairton, passed away at home on Friday, February 17, 2017. Born April 23, 1955 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Charles W. Fitzpatrick, Sr. and Mary (Mellinger) Fitzpatrick.
Mark "Hubba Love" Harber
February 20, 2017 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Mark "Hubba Love" Harber, 59, died Feb. 13, 2017. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, PA.
Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at Second Baptist Church, 108 W. 12th Ave., Homestead, with interment to follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Cecil Twp., Washington County. Arrangements by Tunie Funeral Home Inc.
Mildred Brnilovich
February 20, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mildred Draskovich Brnilovich, 90, of Irwin, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 in Golden Heights Personal Care Home, Irwin.
Frank L. Szczerba
February 20, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Frank L. Szczerba, Sr., age 86, of Elizabeth, died February 18, 2017, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born June 26, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Lawrence J. and Aniela (Majkut) Szczerba. Frank was a retired self-employed excavator and in his early years he was owner operator of Mon-Yough Paving Co. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church. Frank enjoyed hunting and Pittsburgh Steelers football. Frank’s true passion was working the fields of his family farm and he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by children, Frank L. (Thoris) Szczerba, Jr. of Belle Vernon, George C. (Barbara) Szczerba of Belle Vernon, Lory (James) Worthington of Belle Vernon, Gary J. (Lisa) Szczerba of Sutersville and Karen (Raymond) Ott of Belle Vernon; step-children, Jake (Deborah) Warren of Mt. Lebanon and Judy Mann of Dublin, VA; 11 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother and father, Frank was also preceded in death by his first wife Virginia (Posashtiuk) Szczerba and second wife Dorothy Jean (Kakazys) Szczerba; siblings, Mary Robertson, Anne Szczerba, Stella Husok, Joseph, John and Edward Szczerba. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home and Crematory on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 10 a.m. Fr. Donald Breier will be the celebrant. A Committal service will follow in St. Mary Polish Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Margaret M. Banish
February 19, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
MARGARET M. BANISH age 93, formerly of North Versailles, White Oak and West Mifflin, on February 18, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Sholtis) Hovanec. She was a former member of St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak, and the Keener Senior Citizens of White Oak. She was 1941 graduate of Munhall High School. Beloved wife of the late Albert Banish; mother of James (Charlene) Banish of North Braddock, Joseph (Suzanne) Banish of Pottstown, PA, Judy (John) Silverman of Gibsonia and the late John A. “Jack” Banish; grandmother of Aaron (Casey) Silverman; also three great-grandchildren; sister of Irene Batchen of Pleasant Hills, late Lawrence (surviving spouse Genevieve) Hovanec of West Mifflin, the late William Hovanec, late George (late Agnes) Hovanec, Emily (late Andrew) Horvath, Agnes (Stephen) Povazan of West Homestead, late Stephen Hovanec, late Frank (late Kathleen) Hovanec, late Charles Hovanec, the late John “Sparky” (late Ethel) Hovanec.
Nettie F. Conley
February 19, 2017 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
NETTIE F. CONLEY age 98, of West Mifflin, on February 18, 2017. She was a daughter of the late John and Anna (Urbaniak) Suhoski. She was a retired cook from St. Agnes School cafeteria for over 20 years. She volunteered for meals on wheels. A member of the Christian Mothers and Guild, the 55 Plus Club at St. Agnes Church and a member of the former West Mifflin Annex Senior Citizens and former Knights of Columbus Senior Citizens; beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Conley; mother of James (Nancy) Conley of South Park, Paul (Janice) Conley of West Mifflin, Jack (Debbie Sullivan) Conley of West Mifflin and the late Robert (surviving spouse Marian) Conley; six grand children; seven great- grandchildren. She was predeceased be her brothers and their spouses, Harry (Anna) Suhoski, Frank (Laura) Suhoski, Edward (Helen) Suhoski, Anthony (Helen) Suhoski; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
