Kathleen Ferko Smedley

September 02, 2016 |

By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes

Surrounded by her loving family, Kathleen “Kathy” Smedley passed to her heavenly home on Sept 1, 2016, after a courageous four-year battle with multiple myeloma. She was born on December 27, 1950, in McKeesport to John L. and the late Cecilia S. Ferko.

Carl Lynch

September 02, 2016 |

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

Carl Lynch, 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016 at UPMC East, Monroeville.

John E. Nedley

September 01, 2016 |

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

John E. Nedley, 78, of Penn, died Tuesday August 30, 2016. He was born June 14, 1938 in Hempfield Township, a son of the late William and Rose Marie (Dreistadt) Nedley. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers William and Paul Nedley. John was a 1956 graduate of Jeannette High School, an Air Force Veteran that served during the Vietnam Conflict, and a retired foreman at General Tire, Jeannette.

Vilma (Babik) Pulica

September 01, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Vilma (Babik) Pulica, 91, of Duquesne, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 in St. Angelo Manor, McKeesport. Born July 7, 1925, in the Czech Republic, she was the daughter of the late Pavel Babik and Vilma Slaborova. She was the beloved wife of the late Imrich Pulica. All services were private and entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home.

James Michael Volosky

September 01, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

James Michael Volosky, 76, of Homestead, died Friday, August 26, 2016 in Pittsburgh. Born January 29, 1940 in Homestead, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Mikula) Volosky. Mr Volosky was a retired employee of the former Homestead Works, U.S. Steel Corp. and a U.S. Army veteran. He was the husband of the late Alice Volosky. He is survived by two sons, James Volosky of Swissvale and Timothy Volosky of Brownsville; two daughters, Vicky Pikka of Lansing, Michigan and Judith Green of Port Vue; and seven grandchildren. All services were private and entrusted to the William S. Skovranko Memorial Home.

Maria Carmella (Delle Donne) Meglio

September 01, 2016 |

By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home

Maria Carmella (Delle Donne) Meglio, 85, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully Tuesday, August 30, 2016, in McMurray. Born December 17, 1930, in Rankin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Congo) Delle Donne. Mrs. Meglio was a faithful member of Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, West Mifflin. A former cashier at the Braddock Hills Giant Eagle and a member of the ISDA. Loving mother of Donna Meglio of Canonsburg and Jack (Lisa) Meglio of Melbourne, FL. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Jack and Nichole Meglio; two great grandchildren, Kylie and Madison; and a sister, Lee (Rich) Trankocy of North Versailles.

Russell "Rusty" Jerome Jr.

September 01, 2016 |

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

Russell "Rusty" Jerome Jr., age 45, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, at home.

Lafayette Gene Herriott

September 01, 2016 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Lafayette Gene Herriott, 62 of McKeesport, peacefully departed this life August 31, 2016 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

Genevieve Parsons

August 31, 2016 |

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

Ralph R. Alster

August 31, 2016 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Ralph R. Alster, 72, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2016.  Ralph was the son of the late Wilbert and Grace Alster.  He earned a degree in architecture from Carnegie Tech.  He truly enjoyed his professional career.  He designed St. Brendan Episcopal Church in Franklin Park and Carnegie Presbyterian Church in Carnegie.  He renovated numerous other structures in Western Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  Many people appreciated his design of the trolley stop at Station Square.  He is survived by cousins, Edwin, Jr., Ronald, Robert, and Carole Lynne Alster and Margaret Horn.  A memorial service will be held in Carnegie Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM.  Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA  15132 is in charge of the arrangements.

Florence L. Helfer

August 31, 2016 |

By Hunter Funeral Home | Posted in: Hunter Funeral Home

Florence L. “Lola” Helfer, 93, formerly of Slickville, died Sunday, August 28, 2016, at home.  Born November 14, 1922, she was daughter of the late Benedetto and Louise Balzano Fenili and wife of the late Edward Helfer.  Mrs. Helfer was a member of St. Sylvester Church, Slickville Civic Center, and E.M. Kralick Post #18 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  She is survived by daughters, Maxine (Richard) Balest of Norfolk, MA, Louise (Bill) Hunter of McKeesport, with whom she resided, and Kristin (John) Koester of Reston, VA; 7 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Helfer was preceded in death by brothers, Daniel Fenili and Louis Albert “Bates” Fenili and sisters, Minnie Markitell, Lena Lester, Rose Havaran, and Ida Bair.  Friends will be received Friday from 7-9 pm at Hunter Funeral Home, Inc., 1600 Coursin Street, McKeesport, PA 15132.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Salvatore R. Lamendola at 10 am on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at St. Sylvester Church in Slickville.  Entombment will follow in Twin Valley Chapel Mausoleum in Delmont.

Ethel J. Hansen

August 30, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Ethel J. Hansen, of McKeesport passed on August 27, 2016, at McMurray Hills Manor. Born June 29, 1925 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Catherine (Ott) Clark and the wife of the late Christ “Swede” Hansen. During Ethel's 91 years of life she expressed the love of animals, music and dancing to rock-n-roll. She gifted these passions onto her children. She especially enjoyed feeding the birds and welcomed it as a daily ritual.

Elizabeth A. Kocak

August 30, 2016 |

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

Elizabeth A. Kocak, 74, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at her home.

Mary Jane Rhoades

August 29, 2016 |

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

Mary Jane Rhoades, 90, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at home. She was born November 28, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Gilchrist Blank. She was wife of the late William H. Rhoades who died October 1, 2008. She is survived by her son, William L. (Mary) Rhoades of Jefferson Hills, and daughters, Janet L. Cheeseman and Sharon (Robert) Shelton of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Thomas (Danielle) Rhoades of Buena Vista, Jennifer (Greg) Rudzke of Ruffsdale, Tina (James) Kasardo of Elizabeth Township, Matthew (Deneeya) Wall of Scott Township, great-grandchildren, Gabriel Kasardo, Matthew and Maxwell Wall, Garrett and Jeffrey Rudzke, and Dakota Rhoades, and a niece, Sue Ann Eicker of Greenock.

Frances M. Skotnicki

August 29, 2016 |

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

Frances M. Skotnicki, age 98 of White Oak, died Sunday, August 28, 2016 at her daughter, Terri’s home.