Dr. James R. Johnson, Sr.

March 20, 2017 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Dr. James R. Johnson, Sr., 85 years old of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this Earthly life Friday, March 17, 2017 in Riverside Nursing Center, McKeesport. He was born August 13, 1931 in Leasburg, NC, son of the late Robert G. and Lilly B. Garland Johnson.

Denis J. Rinkacs

March 19, 2017 |

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

Denis J. Rinkacs, 83, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

Bruce G. Wygonik

March 19, 2017 |

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

Bruce G. Wygonik, age 59 of Trafford and formerly of Port Vue, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017.  Born February 22, 1958 in McKeesport, he is a son of Barbara (Santone) Wygonik of Port Vue and the late Walter G. "Ace" Wygonik. 

Emma (Ryan) Stanoszek

March 18, 2017 |

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

Emma (Ryan) Stanoszek, 93, formerly of White Oak and New Stanton, died peacefully March 15, 2017 in Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg. Born January 4, 1924 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Hugh J. and Mary E. (Simpson) Ryan. Mrs. Stanoszek was the beloved wife of the late Edward Stanoszek and the loving mother of Alan (Sylvia) Stanoszek of New Stanton. She was preceded in death by a brother Willard J. Ryan and a sister Virginia Marchette.

Robert M. Schweitzer

March 18, 2017 |

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

Robert M. Schweitzer, age 69 of West Mifflin, died suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2017. Robert was born in McKeesport on May 7, 1947, son of the late Herman R. and Mary Rose Martucci Schweitzer. He retired happily as a Lieutenant for the West Mifflin Police Department after 29 years of service. He was a member of the #3 Fire Department of West Mifflin, American Legion Post 712 in Pleasant Hills, Fraternal Order of Police, VFW Post 802 in Wilson, Syria Shriners, and the Bethel Park Lodge #761 F&AM for over 39 years. He also loved watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and spending time with his fellow friends.

Richard J. Abraitis

March 18, 2017 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Richard J. Abraitis, 68, of Apollo, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at the William Penn Care Center.  Born in McKeesport, October 10, 1948, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Mabel E. “Betty” Hagan Abraitis, Jr.  He was a retired heavy equipment driver, a member of St. James the Greater church in Apollo, the Apollo V.F.W., the American Legion in Vandergrift, and was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam War.  He is survived by 2 brothers, Michael J. Abraitis III of McKeesport and David R. Abraitis of McKeesport; 2 sisters, Loretta Nothdurft and Susan M. Cokain of Harrisville, PA; also by nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received in the Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 on Monday from 3-7 PM.  A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church by Father Thomas Moore, OSB on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM.  Interment will follow in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery.

Richard G. Bezts

March 18, 2017 |

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

Richard G. Bezts, 79, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

Ruth G. Bettinelli

March 18, 2017 |

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

Ruth G. Bettinelli, age 95 of McKeesport, died Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born in Donora, PA September 3, 1921, the daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude Snyder Schettler, and wife of the late Louis J. Bettinelli. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Jane P. Bettinelli of McKeesport and Amy B. (John) Brien of Raleigh, North Carolina; sister Dorothy Ann Debowski of Donora, PA; also 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Richard J. Sharpless

March 17, 2017 |

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

Richard J. Sharpless, age 82, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at home. He was a retired manager for Allegheny Raw Materials (formerly SIMS Metal Management Co. and Charles Bluestone Co.) in Lincoln Borough. He was an Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War.

John F. Ogurchak, Jr.

March 17, 2017 |

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

John F. Ogurchak, Jr., age 69 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born February 11, 1948 in Clairton, he was a son of the late John F. Ogurchak, Sr. and Helen (Maksin) Ogurchak.

Ronald F. Wiesner

March 17, 2017 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Mary Lou Maurer

March 17, 2017 |

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

Mary Lou Maurer, 77, of McKeesport, died Wednesday March 15, 2017. She was born April 2, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Louise T. Heil Harding. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Duquesne. Mary Lou worked for the McKeesport Elks and the Youghiogheny Country Club in Elizabeth Township. She is survived by daughters, Theresa (Frank) Yanosky of West Newton and Mary Obley of McKeesport, son, Lester E. Maurer, III., of McKeesport, sisters, Joanne Denne of West Mifflin, Dorothy (Glenn) Schmidt of Linesville, and Linda Harding of Liberty Borough, brothers, Robert R. Harding of McKeesport and Warren J. (Kathy) Harding of Chapel Hill, grandchildren, Melissa Brieck, Danielle Derdich McLaughlin, Jessica and Matthew Yanosky, Melanie Cerro, Myles Kelley, and Dustin and Dylan Obley, great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kirsten and Kylie McLaughlin, and Averyann Kelley, nieces and nephews.

Louis W. Bauer, Jr.

March 17, 2017 |

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

Louis W. Bauer, Jr., 78 of White Oak, passed away Wednesday March 15, 2017 surrounded by his children. He was born February 28, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of Kathleen Nurse Bauer of North Huntingdon and the late Louis Bauer. He was the husband of the late Jane Louise Crawford Bauer. Louis was a USMC Veteran and was a star quarterback from 1958-60 at Hofstra University. He retired from the J.C. Penney Company. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Amy (Andy) Guffey, Jaime (Bethany) Bauer, Jonathan (Wendi) Bauer and Jayson (Lynne) Bauer, grandchildren, Madison, Annabel, Andrew, Ava, and Joshua, nieces and nephews.

Daniel "Danny" Reese Williams

March 17, 2017 |

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

Daniel "Danny" Reese Williams, 70, of Greenock, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Danny's final days were spent surrounded by his family and close friends and listening to his favorite oldies and Gospel songs. Some of his more enjoyable days were spent sitting around a pot belly stove with his close buddies talking about backhoes, engines and old times. Danny also enjoyed NASCAR, dirt track car races, and Steeler's football, although he continually changed the TV channels.

Doris Spahr Keenan

March 17, 2017 |

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

Doris Spahr Keenan, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Sycamore Estates, Duquesne, PA.