May 21, 2025 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Pamela R. Smolnicky, 78, of Glassport, died May 20, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Claude and Virginia Mello. She is survived by her sisters Sandy (William) Sitko and Claudia Kelly; niece Sandy Main, with whom she resided; great nephew Woodrow (Casey Smith) Main; also nieces, nephews and a great great nephew. Pamela was the owner/operator of the former White Oak Bowl. Funeral arrangements by the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport.
May 20, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
John J. Stilwell, age 64, of Elizabeth, died May 18, 2025, at Forbes Hospital. Born February 28, 1961, in Monroeville, he was the son of the late John and Eilzabeth Stilwell and is the significant other of Paula Beisler. John was a gentle spirit who found joy in simple pleasures, often sharing moments of laughter and warmth with family and friends. He had a unique ability to connect with all living beings, demonstrating an extraordinary affection towards his feline companions: Peanuts, Charlie, Midnight, and Snowy Stilwell.
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May 20, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Glen Dale Forsythe, Sr., age 80, of McKeesport, died at home on May 18, 2025. Born May 9, 1945, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Grover and Ruth (Mains) Forsythe and husband of the late Diana (Suncine) Forsythe.
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May 19, 2025 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Marjorie Ann “Marge” Richel Deliman, 76 of Glassport, passed away on Sunday May 18th, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in McKeesport on June 23rd, 1948 to the late James and Katherine Tkatch Richel. She was the loving wife of 41 years to the late Andrew Paul “Buddy” Deliman. Marjorie is survived by her children Tom Deliman, Bob (Amy) Deliman, David (Brandy) Deliman, and Brian (Kelly) Deliman, her brother James Richel, her grandchildren Breeanna, Robert, Seth, Hailey, Thomas, Tyler, Cody, Katie Beth, and Zachary, her great-grandchildren Joey, Colby, and Ellis, her treasured niece Christina, as well as many other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Andrew Deliman. She was a lifetime member of the Glassport Ladies Aux CHC #1. Marjorie loved listening to music, showing off her dance moves, going to family sports events, and spending time with her grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to E.C. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 235 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045. There will be a private visitation for immediate family, to be followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com
May 19, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Raymond F. Werner, age 81 of Clairton, passed away at home on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Born May 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late William and Ruth (Fraas) Werner. A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clairton, Ray worked at Union Electric Steel, Mesta Machine, and Lawson Excavating over the years. In his spare time, he loved going to his camp, watching his grandchildren play sports, and being around his family. He will be remembered by them as a great father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years Nancy (Adair) Werner; his children John (Joanne) Werner of New Eagle, Michael (Amy) Werner of Pittsboro, IN, Kevin (Jennifer) Werner of Library, and Lori Ann Werner of McKeesport; his grandchildren Joshua (Erin), Caitlin (Joe), Thomas, Hillary, Megan, Madalyn (Noah), Victoria, Owen, and Paije; his great-grandchildren Brooke, Brynnlyigh, Shepard, Mylah; his siblings Loretta Werner, Rita Werner, Marie Werner, Ruthanne (Kenny) Smith, William (the late Joanie) Werner, Becky Guenther, and Frank (Barb) Werner; his sister-in-law Linda Werner; and also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his brothers Joe and Jim Werner.
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May 17, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Beverly E. Mazza, age 87, of Clairton passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at home. Born September 4, 1937 in Belle Vernon, she was the daughter of the late John and Santina (Lepri) Mazza. Beverly worked as a bookkeeper for West Elizabeth Lumber in Elizabeth for 38 years and was a member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare site in Clairton. She is survived by her sister Marlene (the late Willie) Valvo of Clairton; brother Gordan ( the late Madge) Lepri of Whitehall; nieces & nephews, Ralph Valvo, Maryann Cross, Anita Roth, Jude Lepri, Natalie Madar, Mary Beth Pierucci, Bill Mazza, Frank Mazza, Jennifer Bitkowski, Tony Sacco, and Rick Sacco; also, several great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother William Mazza, Sr.; sister Sarah Sacco, and uncle and aunt Ralph and Mary Lepri.
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May 16, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Norma Jean Gallo, 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born November 16, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Lula A. (Ford) Mayfield. She was a longtime member of the former Frank Baptist Church. Norma was a longtime employee and housekeeper for Dr. Rudy and Ann Buck. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and her family meant everything to her. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Joseph E. Gallo; son, Duane J. (Kelly) Gallo; granddaughter, Chelsea Fredrickson; great-granddaughter, Vivian Fredrickson; and sister, Anna Mae (the late John "Bud") Richards.
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May 15, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
Irene M. “Reni” Bargar, age 54, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at home.
She was born to Louis and Adrienne (Horvath) Kruszewski on July 3, 1970 in Pittsburgh.
She was employed as a Physical Therapist after graduating from Beaver College in Glenside, Pennsylvania.
She was a member of Good Shepherd Parish of Camp Hill, former member of Holy Trinity Church - now St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, and also a member of G-PACT (support group for gastroparesis).
She was preceded in death by her father Louis.
She is survived by her husband Dale L. Bargar of East Berlin, her mother Adrienne (Horvath) Kruszewski of West Mifflin and brothers Joseph (Ruby) Kruszewski of Dallas, Texas, Matthew (Holly) Kruszewski of Bethel Park, James (Natalie) Kruszewski of Baldwin, Louis M. (Amanda Opalko) Kruszewski of Port Vue and Mark (Nicole) Kruszewski of Pittsburgh.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 9:30-10:30 am at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER, FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home at 10:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in the Holy Trinity Church of St. Thomas of the Apostle Parish with Reverend Dan D’Antonio.
May 15, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
James “Jimmy” David Fey, Sr., age 70, of McKeesport, PA, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. He was born on November 23, 1954, in McKeesport, to the late Norbert and Mary (Kelly) Fey. The sixth of seven children, Jimmy often joked that he was his mother’s favorite.
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May 15, 2025 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Peter C. Thomas, age 87, of North Versailles, died at home on May 11, 2025. Born July 18, 1937, in Farmington, he was the son of the late Raymond and Norma (Jackson) Thomas and husband of the late Carol Ann Thomas.
Peter was a member of Operating Engineers Local 66 and drove for S&S Transit for 20 years. He enjoyed traveling with his late wife Carol, visiting Wildwood for 26 years every end of August, where they would enjoy walking on the boardwalk and loafing on the beach. They also traveled out west in a motor home, visiting 17 states. While on their trip out west, they took in the sights of the Cheyenne Rodeo.
Peter is survived by children, Jenna (Jeff) Thomas and Tye Thomas; eight grandchildren; sisters, Deanna Zalinski and Betty Travis.
Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 9 a.m. until the funeral service at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial to follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Chris Odasso, Supervisor
May 15, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dolores "Dee" Veychek, age 87 of North Huntingdon, passed away on May 14, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1937 in Rankin, a daughter of the late Joseph Sullivan and Helen Barlas Sullivan. Dee was a graduate of Rankin High School in the Class of 1954, and a member of St. Agnes Church where she sang in the choir and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Dee was an artist, and she was an all-around animal lover. Most of all, she cherished her role as a homemaker and loved the time she spent with her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Dee was preceded in death by her beloved husband Leo Veychek. She is survived by two sons Michael Veychek (wife Susan), and Joseph Veychek (wife Sharon), three daughters Diane Tyger (husband Russell), Mary Fiume (husband Daniel), and Helen Holman (husband Robert), one brother Tom Sullivan (wife Nina), twelve grandchildren Ashley, Nicholas, Lauren, Brandon, Casey, Evan, Nicky, Emily, Abigail, Joshua, Alexis, Leah, and four great-grandchildren Olivia, Noah, Jacob, and Isaac. Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, on Tuesday, May 27, from 4-7 PM. A funeral Mass will take place in St. Agnes Church on Wednesday, May 28 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dee's name to Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley in New Kensington. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
May 14, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Floyd H.Gillott, age 97 of North Huntingdon passed away on May 14, 2025 at Walden's View, North Huntingdon. He was born on September 22, 1927 in Bullskin Township, a son of the late Fulleriene and Frances Landy Gillott. Floyd was a member of St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. He enjoyed family dinners, family reunions, gardening, and he was an-all around handyman. He was a graduate of Connellsville High School Class of 1945. Floyd was first employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad, then until his retirement , he worked for Fisher Body, Division of General Motors in the production control department. . He was a veteran of the US Army stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Marie (Steiner) Gillott, two sisters, Virginia Gillott and Verna Edwards, and son-in-law Charles Kertis. He is survived by two sons, Greg (Laurie) Gillott, Keith (Vicki) Gillott, two daughters, Julianne (William) Chapman, Maribeth Kertis, a brother Kenneth (Patricia) Gillott and a sister, Dorothy Gillott., 7 grandchildren Madeline (Tyson) Stupy, Matthew (Courtney) Gillott , Joshua (Emily) Gillott , Lynne (Ryan) Markle, ,Anthony Gillott, Samuel (Alexis) Chapman, Stephen Kertis, great grandchildren: Jace Stupy, Rose Gillott, Genesis Gillott , Magdalena Gillott, Theodore Gillott, Charlotte Markle, Logan Chapman, Gavin Chapman, great granddaughter Stupy (to arrive June 2025) and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Sunday from 2-6 PM. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10 AM at St. Agnes Church, North Huntingdon. Interment will be in Westmoreland Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to a charity of your choice in Floyd's name. A special thank you to the caregivers at Walden's view for their care and compassion during Floyd's stay. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
May 14, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Dolores Buchman Reichman, 95, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born February 15, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Berti and Helen (Mermelstein) Buchman. Dolores was the wife of the late Harry Reichman. She was a member of the Gemilas Chesed Synagogue and its sisterhood there. Upon graduation from the Winona School of Professional Photography, she became one of the first female photographers in the area. She started her career in photography at her family business, Buchman Photography, where she had many local and national achievements and accolades. She also owned and managed the former Three Rivers Beauty Supply where she oversaw 24 employees and was involved in all facets of the business. In 1986 she closed the business after 25 years of service. She was also a staff member with Barbara Hafer, former PA Auditor General and Treasurer. Dolores was also a member of Hadassah- The National Council of Jewish Women. She had a special place in her heart for The Sisters of The Divine Redeemer in Elizabeth Township who included her in their 1959 Yearbook for her photography skills. She will be greatly missed.
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May 14, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Sheila Ann Staley, age 81, of McKeesport, formerly of White Oak, died March 25, 2025, at Montefiore Hospital. Born December 22, 1943, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John "Chick" and Eileen Lindberg and the wife of the late Delwyn Staley.
Sheila was a sweet individual whose kindness touched the lives of everyone she met. She found deep joy in the simple pleasures of life-Sunday visits with family, reliving treasured memories while driving through old neighborhoods, and stopping for ice cream along the way. A devout Catholic, Sheila regularly attended Mass and participated in the rosary, finding comfort and strength in her faith. She embraced life with a spirit of joy evident in her love for crafts, Wii bowling, and the camaraderie of bingo nights. Sheila will be fondly remembered for her infectious smile, her gentle giggles, and the warmth she brought to all who knew her.
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May 14, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Royal Lee Harper, 7 months, of McKeesport, passed unexpectedly on May 3, 2025. Born September 8, 2024, he was the son of Arielle Harper. Affectionately known as "Baba Man" and "Mr. Smiles," he brought an abundance of joy to all who knew him. He was a happy baby whose laughter and sunny disposition illuminated the lives of his family. He had a special fondness for watching Paw Patrol, which always brought out his radiant smile.
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