December 30, 2016 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
John A. Novak, Jr., age 68 of Elizabeth, died Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 17, 1948 and was the son of the late Melda Smith Novak. He was a graduate of Point Park University, an entrepreneur, and a disabled veteran. He was a medic in the navy and served during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge #731 F&AM where he was a Master Mason 3rd Degree. John was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and woodcarving.
He is survived by his wife, Marian Rusnock Novak of Elizabeth; father, John A. Novak, Sr. of Pittsburgh; brother, William Novak, Sr. of Cranberry Twp.; nephew, William Novak, Jr. of Cranberry; also great-nephews and great-nieces.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 5th from 5:30 pm until the time of service at 7 pm at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177) with a Masonic service following at 7:30 pm. Burial will be at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies on Friday, Jan. 6th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Remembrances may be made in John’s name to the Disabled American Veterans, 1000 Liberty Ave., Room 1606, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
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December 30, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
David Crevar, age 64 of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 29, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Born August 4, 1952 in West Mifflin, he was the son of the late Milan and Dorothy (Kascak) Crevar. David was a 1970 graduate of West Mifflin North High School where is was a member of the school marching band. Following high school, he went on to study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, earning his Bachelors of Pharmaceutical Sciences degree in 1975. Upon graduation from Pitt, David began his pharmaceutical career working for various pharmacies in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. He eventually came back home to become the owner of the Medicine Shop in Clairton for many years. David lived his life through the Lord, and shared his faith and love to all of his customers through prayer. He was always active in the community in many ways, and his generosity toward others went unmeasured. In his free time, he found great joy in being outside running, whether it be a marathon, a run down River Road, or a stroll with his beloved shih tzu, Buttons. He also loved to garden and was always there for family and friends to help with yard work and landscaping. His trips on holiday weekends to Indian Lake in Somerset were also some of his favorite pastimes. David is survived by his dearest and best friend, Irene Kumf of McKeesport; son, Jared Crevar of Hermosa Beach, CA; granddaughter, Miah Crevar; siblings, Karl Crevar of West Mifflin and Karen Crevar of Myrtle Beach, SC; niece, Carrie Ann (Mark) Hartman; nephew, Karl (Adrienne) Crevar; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, and extended family from Eleanor Barton, Yaniga, Wiesen, Chapman, Kutzfara and Candalore families. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 1-8 p.m. Blessing Service will be Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by the Funeral Service at 10 a.m. at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. The Very Rev. Stevan G. Rocknage will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. The family would like to extended their gratitude to the many nurses and staff at AHN Jefferson Hospital, AHN Hospice, Davita Dialysis in McKeesport, and to Dr. Brian Thomas for the compassionate care provided to David. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Association. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
December 30, 2016 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Ernest Mularski, 89, of Glassport died December 30, 2016. He is the son of the late Zygmund and Estelle Mularski. He is survived by beloved wife Mary Ann (Long) Mularski; children Robert (Kathy) Mularski of Harrisville, PA, Carol (the late Duane) Powell of Washington Court House, OH, and James John Mularski of Glassport; grandchildren Matthew (Jodi) Mularski, Jessica (Daren) Moleton, and Ellisyn Mularski; brother Regis Mularski; sisters Phyllis Carrick, Christine Sikoski, and Grace Vargo; also nieces and nephews.
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December 30, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Judith A. Cipicchio, 69, of Liberty Boro passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in UPMC McKeesport. Judy was born in McKeesport on October 28. 1947 to the late Dominic and Irene (Kossuth) Cipicchio.
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December 30, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Ethel Marie Snyder, age 105, of Boston, PA passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in Riverside Nursing Home, McKeesport, PA. Ethel Marie was born in McKeesport on March 27, 1911 to the late Alex and Mary Chontos. Ethel was a baker for the former Zotters & Star Bakery of McKeesport and a member of St. Mark's Parish in Liberty Boro.
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December 30, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Corinne Zender, age 90, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in Waltonwood Assisted Living, Rochester, MI. Corinne was born in Clairton on July 9, 1926 to the late Felix And Anna (DeBiassi) Zender.
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December 29, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Thomas J. "Tim" Marcinko, age 84, of Whitaker, died peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born March 13, 1932, in Munhall, he was the son of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Racho) Marcinko. Mr. Marcinko was a member of St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church, Whitaker and a retired employee of US Steel Carrie Furnace. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Spirnak) Marcinko for 60 years. He is also survived by a daughter, Janice (Jim) Priselac; and a sister, Sister Eileen Marcinko, SCN; and two grandchildren.
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December 29, 2016 |
By Editor | Posted in: General Information
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I hate to be the 20th organization asking for money, but I have to.
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If you are financially able, and would like to make a gift, please consider doing so; donations may be made by check or money order to Tube City Community Media Inc., P.O. Box 94, McKeesport 15134; or via PayPal at: http://www.tubecityonline.com/contact/
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December 29, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Ruth V. Harr, 91, of Liberty Borough, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at home. She was born September 8, 1925 in Liberty Borough and was the daughter of the late Edwin A. and Bessie "Virginia" Thompson Elliott. She was the wife of the late Jack Harr who died September 23, 1998. Ruth was a member of the First Christian Church-McKeesport and it's Senior Sonshiners.
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December 29, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Helen Wirbicki, 82, of White Oak, died Wednesday December 28, 2016. She was born July 30, 1934 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Balog Matlos. She was the wife of the late Julius A. Wirbicki who died July 17, 2004. Helen had worked for Minerva Bakery in McKeesport and the former Feigs Bakery in White Oak. She was a volunteer for the McKeesport Meals on Wheels.
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December 29, 2016 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Ethel Jane Eschelbacher, 92, of Clairton, previously of Wilkinsburg, passed away at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 14, 1924 to the late George C. and Ethel MacDonald Beers. Ethel was the loving wife of the late Edward A. Eschelbacher who passed away in 2010. She is survived by daughter, Barbara A. Richardson of Seattle WA; sons, Keith M. Richardson of Glassport, Edward A. Eschelbacher Jr. of Pittsburgh; step daughter, Sandra Gerendash of McKeesport. Ethel was employed by Union Railroad, Union National Bank, Swindell Dressler Company in Pittsburgh and Clairton Police Department as a secretary, a member of First Presbyterian Church of Wilkinsburg, Lebanon Presbyterian Church of West Mifflin, and a member of Clairton Hill AARP # 2862. Family and friends will be received on Friday, December 30, 2016 from 6 – 8 pm at S. M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Service will take place at the funeral home following visitation at 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Ethel’s name to Mon Yough Mental Health, 331 Shaw Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
December 28, 2016 |
By Elmer L Herman Funeral Home | Posted in: Elmer L. Herman Funeral Home
Ellen "Mimi" L. Makay, 81, on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, of White Oak and formerly of Duquesne. Wife of the late Albert J. Makay. Mother of Janice (Bruce) Miller, David and Edward (Kelly) Makay. Sister of Virginia Cramer. Grandmother of Megan, Sarah, Carolyn, Kathryn, Kylie and Michael.
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December 28, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
John J. Voltz, III, born November 11, 1954, of Monroeville, died on Friday, December 23, 2016.
Arrangements entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.
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December 27, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Mary Jane Yanzetich, age 97 of Greensburg and formerly of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in St. Anne's Home in Greensburg. Born April 28, 1919 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Barbara (Rendulich) Prebeg.
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December 27, 2016 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Elizabeth A "Betty" (Stupar) Jozefov, 97, of Duquesne, died peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2016, in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Homestead, October 17, 1919, she was the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Soltis) Stupar. Mrs. Jozefov, was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin, past President of Holy Name Women's Guild, former Regent of the Catholic Daughters of America, and worked as a candy maker for the former Gimbel's Department Store, Pittsburgh.
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