Paul Edward Dusi

May 08, 2017 |

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

Paul Edward Dusi, age 91 of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born in Forward Twp. on November 8, 1925, he was a son of the late Giammari and Ida (Bositti) Dusi. 

Mark Todd Mehalcik

May 08, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mark Todd Mehalcik, from Glassport, PA, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. Son of Frances Mehalcik and the late John L. Mehalcik, Sr., and brother of the late John L. Mehalcik, Jr., and beloved companion of 17 years, Lynn Bickerton.  Survived by sisters, Michele (Butch) Balogh, Mary (Wayne) Mattis, Stephanie  Diffendal, and Suzanne Marie (Mark) Mondak; and children, Christy Schmidt and Dylan Mehalick.  Blessings by Father Matthew were performed at Willig Funeral Home in McKeesport. Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Francis M. McDonald

May 08, 2017 |

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

Francis M. McDonald, age 95 of N. Versailles, died May 7, 2017.

Harry E. Lanauze, MD

May 08, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Harry E. Lanauze, MD, age 91, of Lincoln Borough, died May 7, 2017, at home with his family by his side. Born August 11, 1925, in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Domingo and Hilda (Minor) Lanauze and the husband of Helen (Szymela) Lanauze, for over 46 loving years.
Harry was a retired physician with his family practice based in McKeesport for over 53 years. He was a McKeesport Hospital emergency room physician for over 20 years and practiced medicine there until 2011. Additionally, Harry was a staff doctor at John J. Kane Regional Medical Center, for over 25 years. He was a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Airforce, serving during WWII. Harry completed the Tuskegee Institute Division of Aeronautics 66th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment, September 11, 1945.  He was a Tuskegee Airman, flying the “Red Tail,” P-51, Mustang. He became a Biology professor after his military service, at Fort Valley State University. Harry then continued his education and received his medical degree from Meharry Medical School, in Nashville, TN. Harry was a humble man despite all his life’s accolades, he truly was self-less, from his military service to dedicating his life to caring for the families of McKeesport for over 50 years.
 In addition to his wife, Harry is survived by children, Dottrele Soffee of Richmond, VA, Harry Lanauze, Jr., of Knoxville, TN, Johil Lanauze of Memphis, TN, Karlyn Coward of McKeesport, Angela (Matt) Moran of Elizabeth and Leslie (Chris) Strub of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Harry was preceded in death by siblings, Domingo and Jose Lanauze.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. A blessing service will be celebrated on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Fr. Daniel Straughn will officiate.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mark Parish, 1125 Romine Ave., McKeesport, PA 15133.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Marguerite T. Shiring

May 08, 2017 |

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

Marguerite T. Shiring, 93, of North Huntingdon, PA passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017.

Dorothy J. Everly

May 08, 2017 |

By William H. Craig Funeral Home | Posted in: William H Craig Funeral Home

Dorothy J. Everly, 88, of Dravosburg passed away peacefully at home on May 4,2017. She was born December 3, 1928 in Elizabeth, PA. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Jane (Booth) Argyle and the wife of the late David Everly.

Barbara R. Anuszkiewicz

May 08, 2017 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Barbara R. Anuszkiewicz, 93, of West Mifflin, originally of Glassport passed away peacefully in her sleep at home Friday May 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen (Nesterak) Siudyla; wife of the late Thomas W. Anuszkiewicz; mother of Dr. Thomas M. (Donzella) Anuszkiewicz of Akron, OH, Donna M. (late Harry) Everett of Elizabeth and Richard M. (Phyllis) Anuszkiewicz of West Mifflin; grandmother of 8 grandchildrena and 7 great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by sisters Anna Rejkowski, Jean Klimek, Olga Kuchinski, Marie Tyszkiewicz and Rita Zyra; and brothers John, Michael, Stephen, Onifer, Nicholas, Joseph and Peter Siudyla.

Thomas Mark Geletko

May 08, 2017 |

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

Thomas Mark Geletko, age 67 of Clairton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born November 17, 1949 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late John Jacob and Anna Elizabeth (Zofchak) Geletko.

Barbara Ann Barncord

May 08, 2017 |

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

Barbara Ann (Burish) Barncord, age 64, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She was a retired ketchup cook for H.J. Heinz Company in Pittsburgh.

Raymond R. Reed

May 07, 2017 |

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

Raymond R. Reed, age 67 of Coulter, Pa died May 6, 2017. He was born March 10, 1950 in Fort Wayne,  Indiana,  a son of Anna McLaughlin Reed and the late Ralph Reed. 

Louise Ann "LuAnn" Cochenour

May 07, 2017 |

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

Louise Ann "LuAnn" Cochenour, 63, of Elizabeth Township, passed away suddenly on Friday May 5, 2017. She was born September 22, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Phillip Barth of Greenbackville, VA, and Elinor Gala Morris formerly of Jefferson Hills. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 43 years, Carl F. Cochenour, daughters, Julianne (Kevin) Slogick of Crafton and Lauren (Joe) Cochenour of Cincinnati, OH, sister, Elaine (Michael) Prodan of Flushing, OH, her  grandchildren whom she adored, John and Brooks Slogick, and many nieces and nephews.

John C. "Jack" Serena

May 07, 2017 |

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

John C. "Jack" Serena, 86, of West Mifflin, died Friday May 5, 2017. He was born June 9, 1930 in Homestead and was the son of the late Lawrence L. and Agnes Shaughnessy Serena. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in West Mifflin and was the church organist and CCD teacher there for many years. He was a volunteer for The Intersection, Meals on Wheels, Auberle Home, and Habitat for Humanity. He was retired from Consol Energy and was a US Navy Veteran. He was also a licensed pilot. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Schulte Serena, son, Thomas (Vilma) Serena of Bethesda, MD, daughters, Maribeth (Eric) Bastian of Glen Allen, VA, and Jane (Steven) Cannata of Stephenson, VA, grandchildren, Brianna, Nicholas, Ryan, Amanda, Kaelynn, Parker, Kendall, Michael and Joseph, great-grandson, Oliver, nieces and nephews.

Matthew Yerecic

May 06, 2017 |

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

Matthew Yerecic, age 33, of Pittsburgh, formerly of North Huntingdon died May 5, 2017. He was born January 16, 1984 in Pittsburgh, a son of Bruce and Marsha Weslowski Yerecic.

Phyllis J. Herrera

May 06, 2017 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Phyllis J. Herrera, age 94 of Monroeville, formerly of Christy Park, died May 5, 2017, at Manor Care in Monroeville. Born August 6, 1922, in Cambridge, OH, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Corbet) Barthalow and loving wife of the late Anthony “Tony” Herrera.
Phyllis dedicated her life to caring for her family. In her earlier years, she loved hand crafting beautiful afghans for all of her family. Additionally, she always enjoyed working word search puzzles.   
She is survived by her children, Robert (Sally) Roma of Salem, NH, Jerry (Bonnie) Roma of Houston, TX, Judy Roma of Versailles, Ralph (Nancy) Herrera of Monroeville, whom she lived with for the last 4 years of her life and Nancy Richardson of West Mifflin; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Phyllis was also preceded in death by sisters, Betty Moldavan and Dorothy Antes.
Family and friends will be received at the Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, May 8, 2017, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 until the time of service at 8:30 p.m., in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Jody Dausey will officiate. Burial will be in McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Margie S. Smyrnes (nee Stoupis)

May 06, 2017 |

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

Margie S. Smyrnes (nee Stoupis) passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 from congestive heart failure, surrounded by family and friends. It would have been her 71st wedding anniversary.

Margie, born in Cleveland, OH on December 5, 1926, was the daughter of Koula Logaras Stoupis and George Stoupis of McKeesport. Her beloved younger brother, Manuel G. Stoupis predeceased her in September 2014.

She was the co-owner, from 1956 to 1989, of the former Flair Cleaners and Home Laundry in White Oak, PA with the love of her life and partner in marriage and business, Michael V. (Mike) Smyrnes who predeceased her in October 2015.

She married her high school sweetheart on May 5, 1946 after graduating co-valedictorian and year book editor of her McKeesport High School class of 1945.  Her first job was an executive secretary for the GC Murphy company.

After World War II, Margie and Mike had several business adventures as partners in Paterson NJ, New York City and Canton, OH before moving back to McKeesport and North Huntington, PA.

Always active in the church, Margie was a former choir director of the Greek Church of the Annunciation when it was located in McKeesport. After the parish moved to White Oak in 1966, she was active in the McKeesport International Villiage with her church and was President of its Philoptochos for several years.

As President of the Ridge Road Women’s Club, she spearheaded the effort to raise funds for the purchase of the first modern ambulance for Rescue 8 paramedics in North Huntington.

Margie, despite her full-time work as a business woman, always had time for whoever needed help. She had boundless energy, tenacity, wit, intelligence and sage advice. Her math skills were legendary. Margie was also a Girl Scout troop leader for 10 years.

She enjoyed flying with her husband in his Cessna airplane, sewing, gardening, music, and reading articles on medical research and finance. She was also a good Canasta player.

She is survived by daughters, Peggy (Dr. Karl Williams) Smyrnes-Williams of Squirrel Hill; Kathleen S. (Eric) White of Bradford Woods; and grandson, Michael E.C.  Williams of Pittsburgh; and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. She will be sorely missed by all who loved her.

In addition to her beloved husband, daughters and their husbands, her absolute joy was her grandson, Michael E.C.  Williams. She taught him to play checkers, card and math games and the video game Zelda.

Friends will be received at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Monday May 8th from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, Trisagion at 7:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday May 9th, 10:00 am at the Greek Church of the Annunciation in White Oak with visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Funeral Services will be co-officiated by Father William Zotis and Father Christopher Bender. Entombment will follow in the Lebanon Chapel Mausoleum.

Remembrances in Margie’s name may be made to the Eye and Ear Research Foundation of the University of Pittsburgh, the Philoptochos of McKeesport, or the American College of Lakota Sioux.