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February 08, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary (Molly) E. Holder, 95, formerly of Pittsburgh and North Huntingdon, died on Saturday, February 4, 2017 in Copperas Cove, Texas.
February 08, 2017 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Grace A. McLeod Bilbray, 96, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 4, 2017.
February 07, 2017 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Glenn M. Hall, 81 of Port Vue, formerly of Glassport died Feb. 6, 2017. He is the son of the late Orrin and Iva Hall. Beloved father of Glen (Alison) Hall of Pittsburgh grandfather of Ashley Hall of Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by brothers Jack, Orrin Jr, James and Thomas and sisters Viola, Pauline, Edna and Jean. Glenn is a retired operator for Copperweld and a member of the Port Vue Fire Dept. Friends received Wojciechowsi Funeral Home, Glassport Thurs. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. A funeral service will be held Fri 10 am in the funeral home. Interment following Jefferson Memorial Park
February 07, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
George F. “Snookie” Evans, age 78 of McKeesport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 12, 1938 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John Arthur and Annabelle Lucille (Krimm) Evans, and loving husband to Suzanne (Ivanco) Evans for 39 years. George was a proud volunteer member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and attended the Port Vue United Methodist Church. Following his retirement from a long career in the automotive and transportation industries, he went on to drive school buses in the local area where he found so much joy in the children he drove. In his free time, he enjoyed boating, camping, fishing, woodworking and country music. Earlier in life he could frequently be found driving his racecars at the Motordrome and Heidleberg Speedways. More recently, on many weekends he would be eagerly watching the Nascar Sprint Cup races any chance he would get. As Snookie would say, “He could drive anything with wheels!” He was also an animal lover at heart, and any animal with fur had a special way of stealing his heart. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Terry Lynn Evans of Glassport, Gary E. Beaufort, Jr. of Greensburg, and George A. Evans of McKeesport; sisters, Alice Ellisor of Columbia, SC, Mary Ellisor of McKeesport, Annabelle Howell of Columbia, SC, and Esther Prza of McKeesport; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all of which he loved dearly. Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 10, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Port Vue United Methodist Church. (Everyone please meet at church). Following the funeral service, a celebration luncheon will be held at the Port Vue United Methodist fellowship hall. Immediately following the luncheon, burial will be held at Emmanuel Cemetery in Export, PA. Memorial donations are suggested to Cindy’s Memorial Bark Park, Borough of Port Vue, 1191 Romine Avenue, Port Vue, PA 15133. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
February 06, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Antoinette J. "Toni" Graham, 69, of White Oak, died Wednesday February 1, 2017. She was born October 2, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Blanche Krum Messina. Toni worked for the McKeesport Area School District. Toni was an unbelievably generous women who has possibly touched the lives of everyone she met. The world has lost a wonderful soul.
February 06, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Donna L. Recker, age 87 of McKeesport, died Sunday, February 5, 2017.
February 06, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ada M. DiMattia, age 101 of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Born October 16, 1915 in Vallecupa, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Fioravanti and Ida (Santilli) Ginestra.
February 04, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Andrew Walter McGee, 28, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. He was born October 2, 1988 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Walter E. (Deb) McGee III of McKeesport and Desiree Lynn (Joe) Swartz of McKeesport. Andrew had a tattoo of William Ernest Henley's poem "Invictus" and lead his life by the phrase " I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. " In addition to his parents, Andrew is survived by sisters, Cherri (Robert Ferarri) and Brandi Halfhill of McKeesport, grandparents, Charles and Kathleen Swartz of McKeesport, great-grandfather, Francis Casey, aunts, Kimberly (Ken) Zera, and Karen (Regis) Bryer, uncle, Charles Swartz, niece, Lyric Washington, special cousin, Gara-Ann Hosier, special friend, Chelsea Cnice, as well as other family and friends.
February 04, 2017 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Patricia Ann (Pawlowski) Mihaljevic, 79, of West Mifflin, died Thursday, February 2, 2017, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born August 14, 1937, in Braddock, she was the daughter of the Late Joseph A. and Ann M. (Gelumbus) Pawlowski. Mrs. Mihaljevic was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, It's Confraternity of Christian Mothers, A volunteer for Meals on Wheels, and was a former secretary for the former Duquesne Works, U.S. Steel Corporation. Beloved wife of the Late Rudolph R. "Rudy" Mihaljevic, she is survived by two sons, Ronald J. (Susan E.) Mihaljevic of McDonald and Michael (Julie L.) Mihaljevic of Lancaster, a brother, Robert Pawlowski of Munhall, three sisters, Janet Bucko of Connecticut, Judy Capra of Upper St. Clair, and Vivian Mazzaresa of West Mifflin, and six grandchildren, Brooke, Emily, Tyler, Taylor, Megan and Joshua.
February 04, 2017 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Frances (Scalise) Drago, 95, of Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Twp. formerly of Duquesne, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 in UPMC Passavant, McCandless Twp. Born November 17, 1921 in Bella Nicastro, Italy. She was the daughter of the Late Antonio and Caterina (Godino) Scalise. Mrs. Drago was a member of Christ, The Light Of The World Parish, Duquesne. Beloved wife of the late Charles S. Drago, she is survived by a son, Charles (Monica) Drago of Hampton Twp., a daughter, Jane (Jack) Shelley, of Cranberry Twp., a brother Anthony Scalise of West Mifflin, and six grandchildren, Brian Shelley, Jason (Amber) Shelley, Jared (Lana) Shelley, Jocelyn Fesko, Marissa Drago and Nickolas Drago, three step grandchildren, Emma, Nell, and Wesley Weidenhamer, and three great grandchildren, Brynn and Addison Shelley and Nolan Drago.
February 03, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Charles R. Jobe, 79, of Port Vue, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Born April 15, 1937, in North Braddock, he was a son of the late Peter C. and Velma Christy Jobe and husband of the late Cecilia Anna Sharf Jobe. He served in the Marine Corps and was a graduate of the Pittsburgh Barber School. He retired from US Steel as a Quencher Pump Tender after 35 years of service, was a member of St. Mark Parish, an active member of SOAR and Port Vue Senior Citizens, square-danced with the Franklin Squares and really enjoyed swing dancing. He is survived by his daughters, Charmaine Ann (Don) Greco, of Beaver Falls, and Shelley Meyers, of Pleasant Hills; and grandchildren, Donnie, Marcus, Cara Marie and Cecilia. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at STRIFFLER'S OF WHITE OAK CREMATION & MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at St. Mark Parish, Port Vue, with Father Daniel Straughn officiating. Burial will follow. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com
February 03, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
David L. "Dave" Meyers, 85, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday February 2, 2017. He was born September 8, 1931 in Glendale, CA, and was the son of the late Nevin Donald Meyers and Madalin "Hope" Johnson Meyers Flood. Dave was a retired Systems Technician and worked for Bell of Pennsylvania and AT&T. He was a member of the Bell Pioneers, the Elizabeth Township Ex Serviceman's Association and White Oak American Legion Post 701. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
February 03, 2017 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
John “Boots” Gwosden, age 95, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017. Loving and attentive son of the late Steven and Mildred Gwosden (Obradovich) and the stepson of the late Joseph Obradovich. Born and raised in McKeesport, he was married for 72 years to Lillian Rezzarday Gwosden. Much loved father of Sandie McLaughlin and her husband Dr. Frank McLaughlin and the late Randy Gwosden and his wife Rebecca Banyasz Gwosden. He was the grandfather of Kelly Headrick (Adam), Daniel McLaughlin (Amy), Kerry Pringle (Michael), Brianna Shanty (Matthew), Brett Gwosden, and Matthew Bacco (Danielle). Great-grandfather “Bubba” to Bailey, Riley, Bryce and Macie McLaughlin, Kylie Pringle and Carson Bacco. He was an uncle to many nieces and nephews. Boots was the youngest surviving sibling of seven brothers and sisters many who lived into their 90’s. As a young man, he was quite a good dancer. He was the tall, dark and handsome guy “lighting” up the dance floor at many local clubs including the Palisades in McKeesport where he met his wife, Lillian. The jitterbug was his specialty. In the 40’s he played in the Pirate minor league organization as a second-baseman. He won the 1944 Pony League swat title playing for the Hornell Pirates with a .3383 average and was featured in the Louisville Slugger Yearbook. He was also featured in an article written by sportswriter, John Steadman for the Baltimore Sun Newspaper. Steadman related that Gwosden had all the qualities you look for in a prospect. He made all the plays, had excellent range, had a contagious spirit for the game and was a line drive hitter with power especially to right field. He was three years older than another second baseman that season, Nelson Fox, who was to play 19 years in the majors but at that point in their development, Steadman said that Gwosden was far superior! At seasons end, he was drafted into the Army. After that, he had an impressive start in the Eastern League in Albany but went home when the club refused to make payment on a bonus that had been promised in spring training. He quit, and walked out of baseball. He told Steadman that the bonus was just what he and his new wife needed to pay off their mortgage. Boots went on to work for the J & L Steel Company, Kelsey Hayes Wheel Company, National Tube Steel, and Equitable Insurance Company. He and his wife Lillian spent the last 45 years as owner/operators of the Traveler’s Rest Motel in Fayette County. Boots was talented as a sports figure playing, managing and mentoring McKeesport baseball teams, winning many league championships. He also showed expertise in all aspects of homebuilding and mechanics. His family depended on him to help cut trees, use his tractor to dig water lines or footers, and to be their plumber, electrician, carpenter and mechanic. He was so eager to lend a hand to family, friends or anyone he felt needed his help. He was strong and kind and was definitely the Rock of the family. We all learned so much from him and depended on his support. We will pull his determined spirit into our hearts and will cherish all these years that the Lord gave him to us. Many thanks to his loving caregivers at The Grove in Irwin. Services will be private and are entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com
February 03, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Lena Margaret Martin, 65, of McKeesport, formerly of West Elizabeth, passed away on Friday February 3, 2017 at UPMC McKeesport. She was born July 27, 1951 to the late James Howard and Sarah “Betty” Russel Everett. Lena was the wife of the late Paul Martin Sr., who passed away in 2010. Lena is survived by her close and loving friend Betty Provance. She is also survived by son, Regis (Kristy D.) Martin of Avon IN; granddaughters, Paige & Sophia Martin both of Avon, IN; brothers, James (Peggy) Everett of New London, CT, Markle (Irene) Everett of Palmyra, NJ, Thomas (Michelle) Everett of Turtle Creek; sisters, Ruth Ann (Harry) Brownfield of Finleyville and Janet Cogar of Matthews, NC. Along with her parents and husband, Lena was preceded in death by son, Paul F. Martin Jr. who passed in 1980; brothers, Jack, Rick & Paul Everett and sister, Betty Weight. She enjoyed taking on the task of solving puzzles, spending time with her loving family, opening her door to family and/or friends in their times of need. Family and friends will be received from 12 – 4 pm on Sunday February 5, 2017, at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Service will take place at the funeral home on Monday February 6, 2017 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Round Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
February 03, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Katherine “Kay” Sas Valerio, age 95 of Elizabeth Twp., died Thursday, February 2, 2017.
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