Mike Mihalchik, Jr.

April 18, 2016 |

By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Mike Mihalchik, Jr., of Port Vue, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2016 at Forbes Regional Hospital. Mike was born on January 25, 1928 in Munhall and attended Munhall High School and later Robert Morris Business School. He also served in the United States Navy, at sea during World War II and in the Pentagon during the Korean War. Upon returning from the Navy he married Elayne Muscante and together they had three children, each married, Sheryl (Brent) Maletic, Robert (Renee) and Michael (Bonnie). Mike’s education and interest in computing made him one of the true pioneers of the computing age. In the late 1950’s IBM introduced its first general processing systems and he was tasked to learn its capabilities by the manufacturer. As a skilled systems analyst he was employed by Mesta Machine Company and later by Mesta Computing Services until his retirement. He was very proud to be a long time member of the Pittsburgh Byzantine Catholic Archieparchial Choir until Myasthenia Gravis robbed him of his ability to sing. A truly wonderful father, Dad was always a great sounding board for life’s issues. Mike is survived by a sister Dolly Suchta, and is predeceased by his wife Elayne, sister Mary Helen Cosgrove and parents Helen and Mike Mihalchik. He also has three grandchildren of whom he loved dearly, Michael, Madeline and Amy. He will be greatly missed. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where a Parastas service will be held at 4 p.m. Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church with Fr. Donald Voss as celebrant. Entombment will follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery, North Versailles. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA, 490 E. North Ave., Suite 410, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Joseph L. Madden, Jr.

April 18, 2016 |

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

Joseph L. Madden, Jr. 89, of Clairton, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Jefferson Hospital.  He was a retired expediter for U.S. Steel's Irvin Works in West Mifflin; worked later in life at Shop'n'Save; and was a Navy veteran of World War II. 

Rhoda F. Farquhar

April 17, 2016 |

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

Rhoda F. Farquhar, age 91 of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in K & R Caring Hands Personal Care Home.  Born September 14, 1924 in Monongahela, she was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Helen (Wood) Farquhar.

Mary Jane (Reese) Castellow

April 17, 2016 |

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

Mary Jane (Reese) Castellow, age 75, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. She was born January 29, 1941 in St. Mary’s, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Moore) Reese. She was a physical therapist in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict, and went on to create a physical therapist program at the Tarrant County College in Hurst, Texas. She is survived by her son Glenn (Mary) Castellow of Kill Devil Hills, South Carolina; two grandchildren; brother Harmon W. (Ruth) Reese; niece Kathryn I. (Gregory) Greco; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Dorothy J. Vigliotti

April 16, 2016 |

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

Dorothy J. Vigliotti, age 92 of Port Vue and formerly of Altoona, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in the Center for Compassionate Care, Mt. Lebanon.  Born January 23, 1924 in Blairsville, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Krizon) Lustick.

Ruth E. Johnson

April 16, 2016 |

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

Ruth E. Johnson, age 94 of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Briarcliff Pavillion in North Huntingdon.  Born September 5, 1921 in Elizabeth Twp., she was a daughter of the late Herbert and Margaret (Harrison) Johnson.

Randy Lee Sawyers

April 16, 2016 |

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

Lucille Ann (Judice) Katic

April 16, 2016 |

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

Lucille Ann (Judice) Katic, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016. She was born October 12, 1936 in Johnsonburg, the daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth (Casilio) Judice. She retired after many years as the property accountant for numerous shopping malls in the Pittsburgh area. She loved to read, cook, paint and dance.

Patricia R. Olson

April 16, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Peter T. Owens

April 15, 2016 |

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

Martha Pauline Theresa Stercula

April 15, 2016 |

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

Martha Pauline Theresa (Laver) Stercula, age 87 of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Lawson's Nursing Home in Jefferson Hills.  Born February 22, 1929 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Krolick) Stercula.  

Doris M. Carlson

April 14, 2016 |

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

Doris M. Carlson, 84, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Greenock, died Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She was born August 28, 1931 in Harrisburg and was the daughter of Charles R. Moyer and Pearl Roos Moyer Pellechia. Doris graduated from John Harris High School and the Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing. Upon graduation, she found her way to Mckeesport, PA, where she met and eventually became the devoted and tolerant wife of Bill Carlson for 55 years until his passing August 25, 2012.

Edward Slater

April 14, 2016 |

By willig | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory

Edward Slater, age 85, of Liberty Borough, died April 13, 2016, at Washington County Health Center. Born August 18, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edward and Edith (Nystrom) Slater and the husband of the late Rachel “Rae” (Hyndman) Slater, for nearly 65 loving years, whom he married on February 17, 1951.

Mary Lou Smith

April 13, 2016 |

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

Mary Lou Smith, 85, of Bunola, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at home. She was born March 1, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Albert A. and Anna L. Hester Markus. She was the wife of the late Walter A. Smith, Jr. who died February 12, 1984. They were married for 28 years. Mary Lou was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and had worked for the former G.C. Murphy Co. Home Office in McKeesport, Rost Electric Co., and the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth.

Anita G. Jaffre

April 13, 2016 |

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

Anita G. Jaffre, 91, of Irwin, passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016, at home. She was born February 17, 1925 in White Valley, a daughter of the late Ovido and Francesa (Degorio) Teodore. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jaffre, and siblings Gilsa Massari, Mary DiVirgilio, Sally Beltz, Pierina “Pearl” Hammond, Spina “Tina” Harris, Oliviero Teodore, Nunzio Teodore, Lilian “Lena” Wasko and Gelsonina Teodore.