Eugene Fedor

June 13, 2016 |

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

Eugene “Gene” Fedor, age 73 of South Park, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born May 3, 1943 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Paul Fedor, Jr. and Anna (Ondrick) Fedor.  

Valerie Kearns

June 13, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Valerie Kearns, age 93, of Port Vue, died June 11, 2016, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born December 26, 1922, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Antonina (Nowak) Lawniczak and the wife of the late Thomas P. Kearns.

Marie A. (Dougherty) Kenders

June 13, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Marie A. (Dougherty) Kenders, 93, of White Oak, formerly of North Huntingdon and Pittsburgh, died Sunday June 12, 2016 at home. She was born January 3, 1923 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ida Belle (Griffith) Dougherty and was also preceded in death by her husband, William F. Kenders and siblings, Catherine Hillard, Sarah Dougherty, Sally Guercio, Rita Dougherty, Rita Tamiggi, Joseph, Bernard, and Thomas Dougherty, also by two brothers named Charles and two brothers named Richard Dougherty.

Barbara Anne Tullius

June 13, 2016 |

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

Barbara Anne Tullius, 58, of Pleasant Hills, died Saturday, June 11, 2016. Born August 14, 1957, she was a daughter of Charles C. and Gail E. Decima Tullius of Elizabeth Township. 

Rose A. DaBaldo

June 13, 2016 |

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

Rose A. DaBaldo,98, of Clairton, passed away, Friday, June 10, 2016, in LGAR Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Turtle Creek. Born May 8, 1918 in NuMine, PA, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Angeline (Palmieri) Schepis and wife of the late Louis M. DaBaldo who passed away August 26, 1978. 

Dennis Frey

June 12, 2016 |

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

Dennis Frey, age 67, of N. Versailles, died June 11, 2016. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on Aug. 29, 1948 and is the son of the late Fritz and Charlotte Lips Frey.  He was a Veteran of the Army serving in Vietnam. He was a retired firefighter with over 50 years of service. He was a past chief for #3 Fire Company, West Mifflin, station #295. He was a volunteer for White Oak and West Mifflin EMS, was employed by McKeesport Private Ambulance Company and was a charter member of the Red Knights. He is survived by his wife Carol Moffett Frey, children Dawn (Michael) Shelly of McKeesport, Kimberly (Brian) Priest of Palmyra, PA, William (Tiffany) Davis, Jr. of N. Huntingdon and Joshua Davis of N. Versailles. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and all of the sons and daughters of the fire companies.
Friends will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, 100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisors, 412 678 6177) on Tuesday from 6-8 pm and Wed. from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Services will be held Thursday at 10 am in the funeral home chapel with burial immediately following. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

Aaron Anthony “Swift Eagle” Hale

June 12, 2016 |

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

Aaron Anthony “Swift Eagle” Hale, age 50, of Elizabeth died June 11, 2016. He was born on Aug. 15, 1956 and is the son of Lydia Moore Hale of New Town, N. Dakota and the late Edward O. Hale. He was a cook for Mike’s Pizza in Elizabeth and a concrete worker for Wilhelm’s in Elizabeth. Along with his mother he is survived by his wife, Diane Domer Hale, children Julian Anthony (Debbie) Hale and Shalya Rae Hale all of Pgh., sisters Kim (the late Frank) Pulli of Palm Harbor of Florida, Leslie (Michael) Hammerberg of Stanley, N.D., JODY (Robert) Brieck of New Town, N.D., Faith (Ken) Wright of Amherstburg, Ontario, Brothers; Alma “Bo” (Carol) Hale of Dravosburg and Edward (Virginia) Hale of Elizabeth. He is also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and aunts and uncles. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brothers; Frederick and Keith and step father Timothy Hale.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at Strifflers of Dravosburg/West Mifflin, 740 Pgh.-McKeesport Blvd., Dravosburg, 15034 (412 678 6192). His nephew, Pastor Phillip Fox, will officiate. Immediately following the Celebration of Life will be a gathering of friends and family from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Monday. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

Bert Gaal, Jr.

June 11, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Bert Gaal, Jr., age 81 of McKeesport, died June 7, 2016, at John J. Kane Regional Center. Born May 6, 1935, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Bert and Elizabeth (Kish) Gaal, Sr. and the husband of Wanita S. (Chalfant) Gaal.

Bert retired from National Tube, where he worked as a machinist. He was a former member of First Free Evangelical Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, watching Pittsburgh Penguin games and was an avid Dallas Cowboy football fan.

Cornelius "Mickey" McNeil

June 10, 2016 |

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

Cornelius “Mickey” McNeil, Jr., age 85 of McKeesport, died Thursday June 9, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on March 16, 1931, and is the son of the late Cornelius J. McNeil, Sr. and the late Nora (Welsh) McNeil.

He was a bus driver for Greyhound Lines, Inc. for 30 years.  He was a member of the 6^th Ward Club in Pittsburgh.  He really enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed watching all the Pittsburgh Sports Teams and he loved to spend summers on Canadohta Lake with his family and friends.

Florence "Patty" Rypka

June 09, 2016 |

By Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home | Posted in: Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home

FLORENCE "PATTY" RYPKA, 88, of Duquesne, died June 9, 2016.  She is the daughter of the late George and Mary Dobransky.  Patty is survived by her daughter Loretta Rypka as well as cousins and many friends.  She was preceded in death by her brother George Dobransky and sister Veronica Cook.  She was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish.

Regis M. Hanley

June 09, 2016 |

By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home

Regis M. Hanley, age 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday June 7, 2016. He was born May 10, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Michael and Alice Hanley. He was a long time member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Irwin. He worked for over 40 years as a truck driver for Interstate Uniforms in New Kensington and then Toona Auto Parts in Irwin.

Douglas R. Weimer, Sr.

June 09, 2016 |

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

Douglas R. Weimer, Sr. age 85, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was the son of the late Ross S.  and Gertrude Weimer; beloved husband of Louise H. (Ballog) Weimer.
He was retired from the McKeesport Parking Authority, former employee of US Steel, Duquesne; manager at Carnival Beverage in Duquesne; security officer at Wabco and also security manager for Zugarman Inc. and Giant Eagle. He was Committee man and former Council member for the City of McKeesport. Douglas belonged to the 11th Ward Welfare Assoc., and the Ushers Club of St. Pius.

Ronald A. Fedor

June 09, 2016 |

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

Ronald A. Fedor, 73, of Port Vue, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was born Aug. 17, 1942, in McKeesport, and is the son of the late Andrew and Mary Popik Fedor. He is survived by his daughter, Susan (Robert) Pegnato, of North Huntingdon; his son, Denny (Darnell) Fedor, of Washington, Pa.; grandchildren, Tyler and Layla Pegnato and Jericho Fedor; sister, Geraldine Grundler, of Naples, Fla.; and also nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Regis Fedor. Friends and family will gather from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016, in the funeral home chapel, with Father Donald Voss officiating at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15132, Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery in North Versailles. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

Mary Ann Bench

June 08, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Mary Ann Bench, age 75, of Port Vue, died June 2, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born June 2, 1941, in Wilkinsburg, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Vella (Riffel) Perino and the wife of the late Joseph Bench.

Mary worked as a licensed cosmetologist in her early years and later as a nurses aide, until retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in McKeesport. She was the past president of the Red Hat Ladies Society at Riverside Nursing Home. She enjoyed trips to the beach, crafts, bingo, and she especially enjoyed bowling with the other residents of Riverside Nursing Home.

Mary K. Kollar

June 08, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

MARY K. KOLLAR, 92, of Glassport, died June 6, 2016.  She is the wife of the late Joseph E. Kollar.  She is survived by her son Joseph Koller and his wife Deb, granddaughter Bridget Kreider and her husband Jim, sister-in-law Anna Mae Oleyar.