July 13, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Brianna Dawn Bell, 27 of Irwin, passed away unexpectedly July 10, 2017. She was a graduate of Hempfield High School Class of ’08 and Robert Morris University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Brianna was an accomplished soccer player serving as captain of her high school soccer team and then being named Women’s Soccer MVP of the Robert Morris Colonials in 2011. She participated in four world soccer championships in Florida. She was a great athlete and enjoyed playing soccer and basketball. She loved kids and was a wonderful aunt. Brianna was an employee of Comcast. She is survived by her parents Joseph R. Bell of Irwin and Cheryl (Skinner) Bell of Irwin; her sister Alahna (Mike) Bell O’Brien of Jeannette, her brothers Joseph R. (Denise) Bell III of Coal Center and Vaughn at home; her grandparents Dolores (the late Joseph) Bell and Peg (the late Herb) Skinner; her niece Ella and nephew Joseph R. IV; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins;her close friend Marissa Raymond and her beloved Shepherd Juno.
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July 13, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Katherine Elizabeth Kaylor, 102, of White Oak, died Tuesday July 11, 2017. She was born November 24, 1914 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ed and Katherine Kubanick. She was the wife of the late Edwin Gilbert Kaylor who died July 1, 2005. She was a member of the Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church, White Oak. Katherine is survived by her son, Edwin D. (Flo) Kaylor of McKeesport and daughter, Karen Shablik of North Huntingdon, 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, daughter-in-law, Mildred Kaylor of North Huntingdon, nieces and nephews.
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July 13, 2017 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Stephanie M. (Allen) Ashley, 47, of McKees Rocks, died Sunday July 9, 2017. Daughter of Craig R. Allen Sr. and the late Linda (Jacobs) Allen; step daughter of Sarah Allen; mother of the late Amanda Ashley and Gregory Allen; sister of Jennifer Kowaleski, Craig R. Allen Jr. and Hannah Davis; also two granddaughters, aunts, uncles, nieces nephews, and cousins.
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July 13, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Jean E. Obusek, 88, of White Oak, died Monday July 10, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 8, 1929 in Port Vue, and was the daughter of the late Waclaw and Helen Murawka Grabowski. She was the wife of the late Joseph Paul Obusek who died December 20, 1993. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, where she volunteered at the yearly summer festival. She was also a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and Jednota. Jean retired from Minerva Bakery in McKeesport and had also worked for Stratigos in White Oak. She is survived by her sons, Gary J. (Kellie) Obusek of Millville, Delaware and Kenneth A. (Michele) Obusek of White Oak, sister, Irene Ramski of White Oak, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
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July 13, 2017 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Ronald Spencer, Sr., 72, years old of Haleiwa, Hawaii, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 at home.
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July 13, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Thomas E. Styche, age 71, of Weedville, and formerly of Buena Vista, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at home. He retired after more than 30 years as a plant manager for Elizabeth Carbide Components in Latrobe. An Army veteran serving during Vietnam, he was a life member and past chief of Buena Vista Fire Co. and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was a charter member of the Elizabeth Twp. Sportsmen's Club, and a member of the American Legion in Weedville, Masonic Polaris Lodge 375 in McKeesport, and the Sinnemahoning, Mosquito Creek and Ridgeway sportmen's clubs.
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July 12, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Cheryl A. Whoolery, age 61 of Port Vue, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on July 21, 1955, the daughter of the late Milton E. and Antionette Bazzone Whoolery.
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July 12, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Ingeborg “Bobbie” Baylor, age 91 of West Mifflin, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born in Hamburg, Germany on October 9, 1925 and is the daughter of the late Carl and Lina Hochstetter Mueller. She was the wife of the late George A. Baylor. She was a chemist for the Pennsylvania Water Company and also taught German and English at the high school level. She is survived by her son, Mark J. Baylor of Lewistown, PA, daughters, Penny (Kent) Hammer of Houston, Texas, Robin (Fred) Capp of Littleton, Colorado, Wendy (James) Walton of Pittsburgh; 4 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
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July 12, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Francis M. Zovko, Sr., age 87 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital. Born October 21, 1929 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Joseph M. and Julia (Ciker) Zovko.
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July 12, 2017 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Walter Strauss, age 73 of North Huntingdon, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Born October 7, 1943 in Glassport, he was a son of the late Walter (Mariel) and Mazie Strauss.
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July 11, 2017 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
God called an angel home. Irene Genevieve Balint, age 91, of McKeesport, died July 10, 2017, after a brief yet fierce, battle with cancer. Born in McKeesport, November 9, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Genevieve Mika Maykut and the wife of the late Stephen J. Balint. Irene was retired from the Internal Revenue Service, where she worked as a clerk. In her earlier years, she worked at Menzie Dairy.
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July 11, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Walter Edward “Lurge” Zamko, 91, of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born May 18, 1926, in Duquesne, to the late Michael and Tillie Kaniecki Zamko. Walter was a loving husband of 51 years to the late Gertrude “Do Do” Janci Zamko who passed away in 2003. He is survived by daughters, Pam Zamko Kaska of West Newton, Joy Zamko (Howard) Galliford of Millerville, MD; grandchildren, Drew & Amber Kaska, and Lindzey, Amanda & Patrick Galliford; great-grandchild, Viera Joy Galliford. Along with his parents and wife, Walter was preceded in death by daughter, Mary Zamko; sisters, Julia Kish, Mary Zamko, Frances Zamko; and brother, Anthony Zamko. He served in the US Army in WWII in Germany, worked as a Millwright for US Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin for over 40 years, enjoyed traveling, being a handyman, boating and spending time with his grandchildren. Family and friends will be received from 4 – 7 pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 432 N 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A mass will take place at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 460 Reed Street, Clairton, PA 15025 on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 10:00 am, presided by Charles Baptiste, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery in Port Vue. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 11, 2017 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Arnold Armond “Spider” Rondinelli, 82, a well-known jazz musician from Clairton, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 10, 2017. He was born February 5, 1935 in Clairton to the late Anthony and Angeline Macioce Rondinelli. Along with his loving wife of 41 years, Georgina, he is survived by son, Michael (Paula) Rondinelli of Louisville, KY; grandsons Jared and Avery; brother, Naz (Elsie) Rondinelli of San Diego, CA. Along with his parents, Spider was preceded in death by sister Marlene Decima. After graduating from high school in 1953, he worked his first job as a musician at the Point Vue Hotel in Brentwood. In 1960, Spider was drafted and spent two years in the service with the 113th Army Band, based at Fort Knox, Ky. After his discharge in 1962, he returned to Pittsburgh but was itching to hit the road and went to Chicago. Spider returned to Pittsburgh for a bit and moved on to St. Thomas for more than 4 years but, as usual, returned to Pittsburgh to do what he loved. "Jazz is going to save the world," he said. "Jazz music has given me security. I have done nothing else in my life. My father wanted me to be a tap dancer, but I preferred to play the music that made me want to dance." Family and friends will be received from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. A service will take place at the funeral home on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 11:00 am. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
July 10, 2017 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Edward J. "Poco" Malack, 55, of Irwin, formerly of McKeesport, died Saturday July 8, 2017. He was born March 4, 1962 in Braddock and was the son of Patricia A. Kain Malack of White Oak, and the late Edward R. Malack who died January 26, 2015. Poco worked for Walmart in North Versailles and had previously worked for the Marriott Corporation in Maryland and Tramps in Pittsburgh. He was a 1980 graduate of Serra Catholic High School and attended Mount Union College where he played football. He was also a graduate of Community College of Allegheny County. Poco was an avid runner and participated in many Triathlons. He enjoyed family, friends, music and playing pool.
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July 10, 2017 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Urszula I. Ptak, age 69 of North Versailles, died Monday, July 10, 2017. She was born in Poland on June 2, 1948 and is the daughter of Benedykt and Lucja Fatz Kubera.
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