June 16, 2016 |
By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Helen M. Snyder, age 80, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of McKeesport, died June 11, 2016. Born September 4, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Glowaty) Cielieska and the wife of the late Thomas Snyder.
Helen was retired from McKeesport Hospital, where she worked in various capacities in maternity, mail room and cafeteria. She was a former member of St. Mark Parish and attended St. Jude Parish, in New Lenox. She enjoyed being involved in the Port Vue Borough and volunteering for Election Day. Helen was also a Pittsburgh sports fan, a member of the Penguins Booster Club and was best known for her delicious stuffed cabbage and chicken noodle soup.
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June 16, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Hugh Carnathan, Sr., 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and pets on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born June 23, 1939 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Hugh and Ida Belle Parsons Carnathan. Hugh was a retired Chem Tech from the Production Planning Dept of US Steel Edgar Thompson Works and US Steel Clairton Works.
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June 16, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Edith L. (Renz) Bower, age 97, of Larimer, passed away at home on Wednesday June 15, 2016. She was born December 28, 1918 in North Huntingdon, a daughter of the late William and Elmina (Himes) Renz. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Larimer. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Arthur R. Bower; and brother William Henry Renz.
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June 16, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Anne Wisbar, age 93, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Duquesne, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Transitions Health Care Centre, North Huntingdon.
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June 16, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dominic DeLeo of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016.
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June 15, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Casimira "Hazel" Hokaj, age 97 of Canonsburg, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at TownView Health Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg. Born September 3, 1918 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Theophil and Josephine (Szczepanski) Lenda, and beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Hokaj. Hazel was a long-time member of Corpus Christi Parish, formerly St. Mary Czestochowa Parish, former member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers & Ladies Guild, as well as a member of the Polish Falcons of America. She loved to play Bingo with her friends, and always looked forward to her annual trips to Las Vegas. She also enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews, especially their outings to the Olive Garden. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, William Carr, Rebecca Federoff, Edwin Lenda, Richard Lenda, Thomas Hokaj, Leo Hokaj and Henry Hokaj; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Julia Fischer and Frances Cook; and brothers, Theophil, John, Chester and Edwin Lenda. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home Crematory on Friday, June 17, 2016 from 12 Noon until time of Blessing Service 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Father Kevin Dominic will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary Polish Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested at the Arthritis Foundation, 790 Holiday Dr., Suite # 11, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
June 15, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
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Donald Amore, 73, of Glassport, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Jefferson Hospital.
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June 15, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Stephanie Claire (Theiss) Lasich, age 55 of Clairton, passed away in her home on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Born March 3, 1961 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late William Joseph Theiss, Jr. and Alice Marie (Kennett) Theiss.
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June 15, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Patricia A. Garber, age 76, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Family Hospice, Pittsburgh. She was born July 26, 1939 in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Sopko.
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June 14, 2016 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Paul J. "Pete" Waslis, age 74 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on June 14, 2016 in William Penn Care Center in Jeanette. Born August 12, 1941 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Paul and Ellender (Halpin) Waslis.
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June 14, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Josephine (Certo) Ponsi, 105, a resident of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, formerly of Forest Hills, died Sunday June 12, 2016 at Family Hospice, Pittsburgh. She was born August 13, 1910 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Joseph and Armida (Simone) Certo and was also preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, Dizre Ponsi, and siblings, Salvatore, Mauro (the late Angie), and Jennie Certo.
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June 14, 2016 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Blanche A. (Boggs) Savage, 88, of Buckhannon, WV, formerly of North Huntingdon, died Saturday June 11, 2016. She was born September 19, 1927 in Stewartsville, a daughter of the late Winston S. and Dorothy (Shirley) Boggs and was also preceded in death by her husband Norman A. Savage and a brother Winston S. Boggs. She was a graduate of Norwin High School and a registered nurse having graduated from the Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing.
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June 13, 2016 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert "Bob" W. Fawcett, Sr, 93, of McKeesport, died Sunday, June 12, 2016. He was born July 15, 1922 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Wilber William Fawcett and the late Gladys Mary Millington Fawcett. He was the husband of the late Josephine Harshman Fawcett who died July 12, 2013. Bob was proprietor of the former Bob Fawcett Excavating and was a member of White Oak American Legion Post 701, the Model A Restorer' s Club and F & AM Youghiogheny Lodge 583. He was also an avid gardener.
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June 13, 2016 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Mildred Pilipovich Bauer, age 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away, Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Excela Health Westmoreland.
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June 13, 2016 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
John R. Ruby, age 86 of White Oak, passed away on June 10, 2016 at his home. Born September 8, 1929 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Paul and Julia (Nemeth) Ruby, and beloved husband of the late Lillian B. (Jordanhazy) Ruby for 65 years. He is survived by his children, Toni (the late Henry) Clayton of Florida, John (Lynne) Ruby of Harrisburg and Jeff (Julia) Ruby of Georgia; grandchildren, Emily, Eric, Kara, Kyle, Taylor and Pfc. Conner; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his children, James and Tammy Ruby; and his brother, Gus Ruby. Following his military service in the US Army, John began his career in education and continued on to earn his PhD in Psychology while working. He dedicated his professional career to teaching high school students which eventually evolved to college level as well as practicing in the school and clinical psychology fields. John had a proud affiliation with Phi Delta Kappa fraternity and was an active member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Burial will follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery in North Versailles.
Memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
