April 19, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Barbara Faye Mincone, 92, of Hutchinson, formerly of Elizabeth Twp, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at home. She was born August 5, 1931 in Star Junction and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Haney. Barb was the wife of the late Angelo Joseph Mincone, who passed away July 6, 2006. She had worked for over 45 years in the cafeteria of Elizabeth Forward High School, where she was affectionately known as "Barb the lunch lady" before retiring in 2006. She will be greatly missed. There will be no visitation. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry S. (Jim) Hayton; grandson, Walter (Jen) Hayton IV; and great-granddaughter, Amanda Hayton. Private inurnment will be held in Fells Church Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
April 19, 2024 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Jane (Hodge) McCorkle, 97, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. Born October 23, 1926, in Smock, she was a daughter of the late David and Anna Mae (Kennedy) Hodge and loving wife of the late Robert A. McCorkle Sr. Mary Jane is survived by her children, Robert A. (Janice) McCorkle, Jr., of Liberty Borough, PA, David McCorkle of Somerset, PA, Douglas (Marlene) McCorkle of Warren, PA, Scott McCorkle of Dravosburg, PA, and Lani (Eric) Knabenschuh of Elizabeth Township, PA with whom she resided. Mary Jane was the loving grandmother of Robert (Stephanie) McCorkle, III of Liberty Borough, David McCorkle of Somerset, Amy (Amber) McCorkle-Williams of Jefferson Hills, Amanda (Rick) McCorkle of Conway, SC, Joshua (Jocelyn) McCorkle of Upper St. Clair, Vicki Sue McCorkle of Salt Lake City, UT, Elizabeth (Timothy) Liedl of Houston, PA, Emily Knabenschuh of Elizabeth Twp, and Jon (Cheryl) Knabenschuh of Vineyard, UT. Mary Jane was the loving great-grandmother of eighteen. She is also survived by her sister, Alice Bucy of Portage, IN and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by eight of her siblings, Anna Mae Core, Gwendolyn Hodge, Clyde Hodge, David Hodge, Jr., Margaret Schwarz, Ruth Smitley, Robert Hodge and John Hodge; daughter-in-law, Vilma McCorkle; and her granddaughter, Kelly Singleton. She was a member of Pine Run United Methodist Church in Clairton and attended The Church of God in Monongahela. Mary Jane is a past member of the Women of the Moose in Elizabeth and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary serving many years at Post 803, Clairton, prior to transferring membership to Kastan-Uveges Post 7632 in Elizabeth, supporting our Veterans for more than 75 years. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Monday, April 22, 2024, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Burdett officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made, in Mary Jane’s name, to The Church of God, 531 West Main Street, Monongahela, PA 15063. Offer condolences at
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
April 18, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Obituary
Charles Hammerberg passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024. He was born January 3, 1931, to Fritz and Edith Hammerberg in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He graduated from McKeesport High School in 1948. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Duke University in 1954. After college, he worked for the American Bridge Division of US Steel for a short time and then entered the US Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957.
During this time he married Norma Hassel, daughter of Clyde and Jane Hassel, on August 27,1955. After he was discharged from the Army, he went to work for Hammerberg Construction Inc. Upon the death of his father, he assumed the presidency of the construction company and he held his position until his retirement in 1995. He moved with Norma to Polson, Montana following retirement.
Chuck was active in a number of organizations, serving, at various times, on the board of directors for McKeesport National Bank, McKeesport YMCA, McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery, Youghiogheny Country Club, Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, and the McKeesport Rotary Club. He was a member of the Polson Bay Golf Club and so proud that he had five hole-in-ones. He enjoyed many years of golfing and fishing with family and friends.
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April 18, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mary Ellen Sulesky, age 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away on April 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 20, 1944, in West Elizabeth, a daughter of the late Joseph Edwin and Mary Jane Bickerton Williams. Mary Ellen was a social member of the Norwin VFW Post 781. In addition to her parents, Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alexander "Jake" Sulesky, seven brothers, Edwin, Bob, Ross, Emerson, Larry, Harry "Little Joe" and Charlie Williams, three sisters Donna, Bonnie Rae and Sylvia "Peachie". She is survived by one son, Brian Williams, and granddaughters, Samatha Castine, Alle and Autumn WIlliams, great granddaughter Mary Jane Castine, daughter-in-law Ruth Hollister Williams, brother Gary Williams, sisters Betty Jane Coltogirone (Don), and Marlene Campbell, three stepchildren David, Cathy and Don. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA, on Sunday from 10AM to 2PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of her niece, Nikki Hofmeister, to Prevent Suicide PA., www.preventsuicidepa.org. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
April 18, 2024 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Martha Krznaric, age 95 of Hahntown, Irwin died April 18, 2024, at her home. She was born July 8, 1928, in Irwin. Martha was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed word search puzzles and games shows including Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Krznaric. She is survived by three sons, Joseph, Rich and his wife Sally, and Jerry Krznaric, three grandchildren, Jesse Krznaric, Kristi Olney (Chris), Kacey Burge (Levi), four great grandchildren, Daisy, Everett, Iris and Nina. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
April 18, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Lois M. Scheirer, age 75, of West Mifflin, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 13, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ross.
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April 17, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Rita E. Emsurak, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born August 7, 1930 in Elizabeth and was the daughter of the late Fernand Clement and Anna (Gaublomme) Blanc. She was the wife of the late Thomas S. Emsurak, who passed away April 15, 1986. Rita loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for being an excellent cook and baker and loved to feed her family. She was an avid reader, enjoyed cards, especially gin and gin rummy, playing bingo and completing puzzles. She will be greatly missed.
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April 17, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
John Herbert Anderson, 82, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 2, 1941 in Seneca, South Carolina and was the son of the late Edgar Coleman and Lydia Alice (Blackburn) Anderson. He grew up in China Grove, North Carolina and graduated from China Grove High School. He furthered his education at Wake Forest University and earned his P.H.D in Physics from the University of Virginia. John would retire after 38 years of service as a Fellow Scientist at The Westinghouse/Bechtel-Bettis Power Laboratory. He was a faithful and active member of The First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. John loved his family and his church. He loved classical music, books and computers. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Lorna Lynn Anderson; daughter, Gayla Lynn (R. Darren) Gessler; granddaughter, Madalana Gessler and extended family and friends.
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April 17, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Grace Wetzler, 95, of Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of West Mifflin, died April 13, 2024, at Brookdale Deer Creek Senior Living. Born March 7, 1929, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late John Perera and Grace Fernandez Perera and the wife of the late Paul E. Fitzpatrick and the late Duane C. Wetzler.
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April 16, 2024 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Marilyn J. Bohman, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at home surrounded by her children. She was born December 24, 1933 in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late George W. Sr. and Marie V. (Peterson) Nelson. She was raised in Port Vue and graduated from McKeesport High School in 1951. She attended and was a member of the Choir at Augustana College where she met her future husband of 57 years, the late Wenzel L. Bohman on the student bus to a college football game. They were married on September 12, 1953 at the former Tabor Lutheran Church in McKeesport, he passed away on September 24, 2010. She was employed for over 20 years in the office of the Lutheran Service society of Western Pennsylvania. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, White Oak, where she served as choir director for over 40 years. Also a member of the Worship and Music Committee serving as chair. She was also head of the Altar Guild and a long time member of the Women of the ELCA's Ruth Circle at Faith. A long time volunteer and board member of the McKeesport Meals on Wheels and a former President and member of the Markvue Manor Women's Club. She enjoyed her regular get together's with longtime neighbors and friends at Panera.
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April 16, 2024 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Nancy Archer Walk, age 92, of Elizabeth Twp., died on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born in South Bend, Indiana, on May 12, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Harry Langston Archer and Margaret Hire Archer. The family moved to Pleasant Hills in 1945. Nancy was a 1949 graduate of Baldwin High School, where she met her future husband, Dr. George Thomas Walk, who preceded her in death. A 1953 graduate of Allegheny College, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, she was a member of the national sorority Kappa Alpha Theta and was elected to Kappa Delta Epsilon, a national honors society in the field of education.
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April 16, 2024 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Debra Jean (Tabacchi) Algeri, 67, of North Versailles, died April 12, 2024, at UPMC East Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 27, 1957, in Natrona Heights, she was the daughter of Theodore and the late Betty (Paskorz) Tabacchi and the wife of 32 years to David Algeri.
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April 15, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: James F. Kutch Funeral Home - Crematory
On Thursday April 11, 2024, George Henry Evans Jr., 75, a proud Marine and Vietnam Veteran passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Beloved son of the late George Henry Evans Sr., and Ellen Elizabeth Byrnes. Loving father of Tricia Evans and Tammy Barbaro,. Dear grandfather of Theresa Simlick, Anthony Barbaro, and Ellen (Giovanni), Valldejuli, Great grandfather of, Parker Boyd and Anthony Barbaro, Brother of Catherine Fischetti.
Also survived by nieces and nephews, Dana O’Leary, Lori Conley, Frankie (Megan) Fischetti, and great nieces and nephews Thomas, Kenneth, Daniel, Kevin, Alaina, Sean, Frankie Jr, Mia, Gianna, Avery, and McKellen. George served our country courageously during the Vietnam War andworked as corrections officer at Western Penitentiary until he retired. George will be missed by all who knew him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
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April 15, 2024 |
By Administrator | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Cornell David McFarland, 62, died February 15, 2024. He was born at McKeesport Hospital on June 18, 1961. He was the sixth child of Woodrow and Evelyn McFarland. He was baptized and an active member of Morningstar Baptist Church in Clairton, PA. He sang in the Youth and Junior Church Choir. At an early age he played baseball for the Clairton Junior Roysters and football for the Clairton Youth Football League.
During his high school years, he played football for the Clairton Bears. He went on to graduate from Clairton High School in 1979. After graduation, he worked as a US Steel Mill Worker for several years. He was blessed with his first son Lance Henderson. Cornell then moved to Long Beach, CA in 1985, where he met his lovely wife, Martha. They were blessed to have three sons together Jermaine, Jermey, Jeremiah, and a bonus son Lamont.
Cornell began his career as a warehouse worker and forklift driver for several companies in Long Beach. He was a dedicated worker and took pride in his job. He was a member of Love Unlimited Community Church where he was on the Usher Board. Cornell was a nice and gentle man who loved his family and friends. He enjoyed family gatherings, barbequing in the backyard for his church, and watching the Steelers with his brother Jimmy.
He left a lasting impression on everyone who he met. He was lovable, kind, and had a great sense of humor. Cornell was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Terry Clark, and sons Jermey and Jeremiah.
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April 15, 2024 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Mary Catherine Nebinski, age 85, of West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. Born in Homestead, PA on May 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (Bost) Noll.
She was a former supervisor for S&S Shoes in McKeesport and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. She loved taking care of her family and cooking.
Mary Catherine is the wife of Richard T. Nebinski for 60 years. She is the mother of Richard (Terri) Nebinski of Scottdale, Robert Nebinski of West Mifflin, and Donna (Bobby) Kleist of West Mifflin; grandmother of Philip (Meghan) Lepolt, Courtney (Shawn) Kleist, Nicholas (Maria) Kleist, and Jake Nebinski; great grandmother of Sage Michael Hone; sister of Judy Cramer of Baltimore, MD and her twin sister Joanne (late Ronald) Connelly of North Carolina. She is also survived by niece Judy and nephew Billy and other nieces and nephews.
There is no visitation. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin, on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Dan D’Antonio officiating. All are welcome. Arrangements entrusted to the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR.
