Caroline V. Bernardo

February 08, 2016 |

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

Caroline V. (Opatkiewicz) Bernardo, 81 of Jefferson Hills, passed away in her home on Sunday, February 7, 2016. She was born on September 16, 1934 in Donora, to the late Alex and Rose (Kurtz) Opatkiewicz.

Margaret "Margie" B. Mathers

February 07, 2016 |

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

Margaret "Margie" B. Mathers, 75, of South Union, formerly of Finleyville, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Mt. Macrina Manor in Uniontown. Retired, after 42 years of service, as a secretary with the Uniontown Police Department, she was a member of James Chapel United Methodist Church in Finleyville.

Julia T. Benvin

February 06, 2016 |

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

Julia T. Benvin, age 74 of North Huntingdon died February 5, 2016 at Latrobe Hospital. She was born February 28, 1941 in Dublin, Ireland, a daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Bryne Nugent. Julia enjoyed knitting, crocheting and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Sean and Eddie, one sister, Marie. She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Joseph J. Benvin, four sons, Sean Benvin and his wife Nicole, Ryan Benvin and his wife Paula, Wayne and Garry Aiken, one daughter Tara Ferraro and her husband Steven, three brothers, Jim, Willie and Paddy, two sisters, Hannah and Dolores, 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.

Clyde Ellwood Roemer

February 05, 2016 |

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

Clyde Ellwood Roemer, 91, a life long resident of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, February 4, 2016. He was born June 2, 1924 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late George and Grace Rankin Roemer. He was the husband of the late Susan Blanche Wasson Roemer. They were married for 68 years. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Wilma Zollinger of Clarksville, MI.

Beatrice M. Scott

February 05, 2016 |

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

Beatrice M. Scott, 80, of Greenock, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born March 15, 1935 in McDonald and was the daughter of the late Edward and Odessa Montgomery. She was wife of the late James W. Scott who died March 15, 2005. Beatrice a member of Life Span and the ASPCA.

Jason Michael Graham

February 05, 2016 |

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

Jason Michael Graham, infant son of Mark and Deborah (King) Graham of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at West Penn Hospital. In addition to his parents

Thank You to Our Donors

February 05, 2016 |

By Editor | Posted in: General Information

Thank you to the following underwriters who have made donations in support of this website:

Finney Funeral Homes
Clairton, Dravosburg and Glassport
(800) 448-9899
www.finneyfuneralhome.com

Bekavac Funeral Homes
Clairton, Elizabeth and Versailles
412-233-3272, 412-384-4344 or 412-678-3454
www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

Andrew J. Vehec

February 05, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Andrew J. Vehec, age 68, of Liberty Borough, died Feb. 3, 2016, at UPMC McKeesport. Born Dec. 1, 1947, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Andrew P. and Theresa (Gromacki) Vehec and the husband of Janet (Tomko) Vehec.
Andrew was a retired nuclear technician with 35 years of employment at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Andrew was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. After retiring, he enjoyed a simple life of working out at the gym, washing the family cars and watching sports. During the Vietnam War, Andrew served stateside in the U.S. Army military police. When his children were young, he enjoyed coaching their sports teams and most recently, being a grandfather brought him his greatest pride and joy.

George B. Markovina (Markon)

February 05, 2016 |

By Jennifer S. Jordan Funeral Home | Posted in: Jennifer S. Jordan Funeral Home

George B. Markovina (Markon) age 94 of Clearwater, FL died on Saturday January 30, 2016.  Mr. Markovina  was a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII.

He was a retired economist with the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Dept. of Interior in Washington, D.C.  In 1962 he founded St. Luke Serbian Orthodox Eastern Orthodox Church in McLean, VA and was currently a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Clearwater.

Christy Lynn Buckholtz

February 05, 2016 |

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

Christy Lynn Buckholtz, age 34, of Jeannette, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016.  She was born in McKeesport on May 5, 1981, and is the daughter of Robert Buckholtz, Jr. of Versailles Borough and Beth Roebuck Buckholtz of Highland Park area of Pittsburgh.

Steve Ganchuk

February 04, 2016 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

Steve Ganchuk, 88, of Glassport, died Wed. February 3, 2016. He was the son of the late Fred and Anna (Zeleznik) Ganchuk. He is survived by

his wife Florence "Flo" (Jablonski) Ganchuk,  children Steve (Judy) Ganchuk of Liberty Boro, Kathy (Bob) Miskanin of Glassport, and Tom (Christine) Ganchuk of Austin, TX; grandchildren Aaron, Bethany, Kristin, Steven, Michael, David, Jennifer, Luke, Perry, and Joseph; 12 great-grandchildren; and brother Fred (Evelyn) Ganchuk of McDonald.

Steve owned and operated his own woodshop in Glassport, was a member of the Queen of the Rosary Parish where he was an usher for 60 years, a member of American Legion in Glassport and VFW inn Clairton.

Friends received Sat. 6-8 and Sun. 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral mass will be held Mon. 10am Queen of the Rosary Parish with Rev. Miroslaus Wojcicki. Arrangements made by Wojciechowski Funeral Home.

Pearl M. Buchanan

February 04, 2016 |

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

Pearl M. Buchanan, 77, of North Huntingdon passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 after a courageous struggle with Leukemia, surrounded by her children at her home. She was born February 6, 1938 in Somerset, PA, daughter of the late Peter and Lydia Pyle Hoyle. Prior to her retirement, Pearl was a Home Interiors Consultant, was a member of Norwin Alliance Church and the Norwin Democratic Club. She enjoyed decorating, shopping for her family and loved her pets, Jack, Butters and Tim.

Shirley A. Furman

February 04, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Shirley A. Furman, age 78 of McKeesport died February 3, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 18, 1937 in Fairmont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Nancy (Shreve) Winemiller. Shirley worked for the Lemon Tree for 25 years as a cake decorator and also for Allegheny County in the dietary department at Kane Regional in McKeesport. One of her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Theodore “Ted” W. Fillar

February 04, 2016 |

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

Theodore “Ted” W. Fillar, 85, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Mary (Frydrych) Fillar; wife Marion (Christopher) Fillar; brothers Walter, Edmond and Edward; and sister Helen. He is survived by his sons Christopher (Barbara) Fillar, Kenneth Fillar and fiancé Susan Niedermeyer and her daughters Kaitlain and Sarah, and Scott Fillar; grandchildren Jeff (Allison) Fillar and Amy (Geoff) Ford; great grandchild Jacob Ford; and sisters Jenevieve “Jenny” Beck and Emlia “Milly” Zygowicz.

Rachel H. “Rae” Slater

February 04, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Rachel H. “Rae” Slater, age 87 of Liberty Boro., died February 3, 2016 at Senior Care Plaza in McKeesport. Born November 26, 1928 in Liberty Boro., she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Thompson) Hyndman and beloved wife of Ed Slater for nearly 65 years, whom she married on February 17, 1951. Rae was a dedicated member of the Liberty Presbyterian Church for over 70 years. She devoted her time to the church having been the choir director, organist, youth director, Sunday school teacher, vacation bible school director, and clerk of session for 25 years. Rae also worked as a Pre-School teacher at Long Run Learning Center in White Oak.