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Gene Perkins

February 13, 2024 |

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

W. Gene Perkins, age 84 of Irwin, passed away on February 12, 2024 at Montefiore Hospital. He was born on April 24, 1939 in Crichton, WV, a son of the late John Samuel and Olive Margaret Rader Perkins. Gene was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin. Prior to his retirement, he was a Data Officer at Mellon Bank. He was a volunteer at the Wesley Chapel Food Bank in Florida, a past president of the former Alcoma Golf Club, and past president of the Men's Club at the Saddlebrook Golf and Tennis Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Gene was an avid golfer and dedicated Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. He was a graduate of Fairmont State University in West Virginia where he played football and ran track. In addition, Gene was the first ever president of the TKE Fraternity. In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his brother Edwin Harold and his wife Nancy, sister Evelyn Rae Odell and husband Rodney, and nephew Matthew Wayne Perkins. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Barbara Ferrari Perkins, sons Joe (Linda) and Chris (Kristin) Perkins, brother Robert Lee (Reba) Perkins, Jack Wayne (Claren) Perkins, and grandchildren Michael (Ashleigh), Nathan, Matthew, Courtney, and Jake Perkins, great-granddaughter Ellie, and 13 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Friday from 4-7PM at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon PA. A funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday at 9AM. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com

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Raymond Dale Hurley

February 13, 2024 |

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

 Raymond Dale Hurley, age 74, of Wendel, died at home on February 11, 2024. Born December 14, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Frank and Mildred (Sloane) Hurley.

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Barbara J. Gonze

February 12, 2024 |

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

Barbara J. (Bondy) Gonze, age 82, of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was the past president of the Women's Club of McDonald and Villas at Woodcreek in Bridgeville. Born December 12, 1941 in McDonald, she was a granddaughter of the late Harry and Margaret (Rogers) Bondy. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Edward Gonze; sons, Jeffrey (Laurie) Gonze of Elizabeth and Mark (Kathleen) Gonze of Lutherville, MD; grandchildren, Zachary Gonze, Cody (Lauren) Gonze, Kaylie (Joshua) Meliker, Kyle Gonze, James Barrickman and Ana Barrickman; great-grandchildren, Kalli Gonze and Thomas Gonze; dog, Jack. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 2 PM until the time of blessing at 4 PM with Fr. Edwin Wichman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association, Four Gateway Center, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or online at donatenow.heart.org. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Ida Jean Hansen

February 12, 2024 |

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

Ida Jean (Dusi) Hansen, age 90, of Forward Twp., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at The Residence at Arrowood. She retired after 35 years of service as a clerk at Boston Super Dollar grocery store and also from D. Jenkins Deli with 10 years of service. She was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. Born April 14,1933 in Forward Twp., she was a daughter of the late Giammaria and Ida (Bosetti) Dusi and wife of the late Arthur W. Hansen. She is survived by brothers, Frank Dusi of West Mifflin, Ernest Dusi of Apollo and Al Dusi of Elizabeth Twp.; also, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Catherine Heckman, Antoinette Dusi and Annie Rothey, and brothers, Andrew, John, Samuel, Paul and George Dusi. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, 221 North Second Avenue, Elizabeth on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 11 AM until the time of blessing at 1PM with the Rev. Thomas J. Burke officiating. Burial will follow in Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.

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Grayson Matthew Hoffman

February 12, 2024 |

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

Grayson Matthew Hoffman, age 65, of North Huntingdon passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024. He was born January 25, 1959 in McKeesport, PA to Thurman K. and Grace G. Fulmer Hoffman.

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Lois L. Cale

February 12, 2024 |

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

Lois L. Cale, 99, died Monday February 12, 2024. She is the daughter of the late Raymond and Esther Steputis. She is survived by her daughter Donna (Glenn) Banks; son David (Leann) Cale; daughter-in-law Linda Cale; grandchildren Tabitha and Billy; and great-grandchildren Ayla and Callen. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Cale and son Jeff Cale. Lois was of Christian Science faith. Arrangements by the Teichart-Gracan Funeral Home.

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Duane R. Halt

February 12, 2024 |

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

Duane R. Halt, age 80 of Lincoln Borough, passed away at home on Monday, February 12, 2024. Born January 1, 1944 in Clairton, he was a son of the late William J. and Helen (Layko) Halt. A US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Duane worked as a truck driver for Swank Construction, at Clairton Slag in West Elizabeth, and lastly as a case aide for Ward Home, Inc. in Mt. Lebanon. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Dianne (Cochran) Halt; his children  Duane (Sherri) Halt of New Castle,  Renee (Bill) Halt-Maglet of Webster, and Georgette (Jeff) Ayres of North Huntingdon; his seven grandchildren Haylie (Kevin) Helinski, Randi Parkinson, Jake (Anthony) Withers, Nathan Withers, Celine (Tyler) Halt, Dean (Ezra) and Will Ayres, and his great grandchildren Addy and Cam Helinski; his sisters Norma Kerr of Elizabeth and Linda (Joe) Paul of Pleasant Hills; his sister-in-law Corinne Halt, nieces and nephews; and his dogs Clyde and Baylie. Besides his parents, Duane was preceded in death by his daughter Denise Lynn Withers, son-in-law Mark Withers, and his brother William Halt. Friends will be received in the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home, 555 5th Street, Clairton, PA on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-7:30pm.  A blessing will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm with Pastor Sandra E Fitzgibbons in the chapel at the A.J. Bekavac Funeral Home.  www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

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Anita "Nina" Cindrich

February 12, 2024 |

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

Anita "Nina" Cindrich, 65, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born November 9, 1958 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Chester W. and Miriam A. (Karstunew) Zalewski. Nina was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and was a Sunday School teacher for over 20 years. She worked for Atria Senior Living and South Western Nursing as an Activities Instructor.

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Carolyn C. Bradley

February 09, 2024 |

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

Carolyn C. Bradley, age 58, of McKeesport, died on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born in McKeesport on August 19, 1965.

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Keith "Krusher" Herbert Campbell

February 09, 2024 |

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

Keith "Krusher" Herbert Campbell, 64, of Greenock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1960 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Barbara L. "Babs" (Johnston) Campbell and Edward J. (Peggy) Campbell of Florida. He was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, and Teamsters Local 341. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for North East Paving. Keith was a gentle giant and loved his family deeply. His daughter Emma was the apple of his eye from the moment she was born. You always knew where you stood with Keith, friend or foe, he told you like it was. He was very passionate about hunting with his brothers every year for deer season and was his happiest when he was processing his own deer in his basement. He looked forward to turkey season at Twin Kegs every year with his camp buddies and could spot a turkey in a field miles away. His other favorite pastimes were gardening, and cooking for his family, watching every outdoor show on TV, and repairing small engines. Keith devoted his time to the EF Band Boosters as Treasurer and running the concession stand, all for his daughter. 

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Donald C. Heaverley

February 09, 2024 |

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

Donald C. Heaverley, 72, of Madison, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born September 22, 1951 in Greensburg, and was the son of the late David W. and Laura (Yates) Heaverley. He was a Sewickley High School alumni and a graduate of Waynesburg University. He was the sole proprietor of a successful Manufacturer's Rep Corporation, until his retirement in 2006. Don was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved to be outdoors, amongst nature. In his retirement years, he very much enjoyed long bike rides with his wife on the GAP bike trail and daily walks in his back field, watching all the wildlife that would visit. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, and grandchildren, whom he loved very much.

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Shirley A. Holsing

February 09, 2024 |

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

Shirley A. Holsing, 85, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.  She was born June 4, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Emil and Sarah Ann (Weaver) Beyer.  She was the late Marvin Harry Holsing, who passed away November 8, 2018.  She worked at the former GC Murphy Warehouse, and would then become a homemaker.  Shirley and her family lived in Hancock, Maine for a time and she really cherished her time there and loved to walk the beach with her husband and family collecting seashells. She also enjoyed looking at shopping catalogs.  She will be greatly missed.

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Charles T. Beno

February 09, 2024 |

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

 

Charles Thomas Beno, a proud family man, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and loyal dog, Bear.

Chuck was born December 13, 1949, in McKeesport, PA, to the late Dorothy Hartman Beno and Bill Beno. He is survived by his devoted partner, Christine Dobies Gibson, his sole mate and landscaping sidekick. His two daughters, Amy (Gary) Pritchard and Lori Beth Beno, and three grandchildren, Emma, Gary, and Jake Pritchard. He is also survived by his half-sister Marny Daubenspeck, brother William Beno, and numerous cousins and nephews.

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Gerald K. Shaner

February 09, 2024 |

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

Gerald K. "Gerry" Shaner, age 95 of Liberty Borough and formerly of both McKeesport and Las Vegas, NV, passed away at home on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  Born March 22, 1928 in Scottdate, he was a son of the late Clarence and Ruth (Sisley) Shaner.  A member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church in McKeesport, Gerry retired as a nuclear engineer for Westinghouse Corp./ U.S. Department of Energy, West Mifflin and a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. 

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Alice R. Pierce

February 09, 2024 |

By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home

 

Alice R. Pierce, 94, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at home.  Roberta was affectionately known as "Aunt Bert" to many.  She worked at Balsamo's and Cray Brothers in McKeesport for several years before retiring from Rite Aid in Glassport.  Born in McKeesport, August 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late James and Agatha Pierce.  She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, with whom she resided and was cared for, Margaret "Peg" and Angelo Norelli of Glassport; nieces and caregivers, goddaughter Angela Hart of Port Vue and Jennifer (Dennis) Norelli-Burke of Glassport; great nieces and nephews, who helped care for her, Kassady and Mackenzie Burke and Angelo (AJ) Hart; sister, Mary (the late Jack) Price in Louisiana; and other nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Bill (Pat), James "Skip" (Ellen), Raymond "Fu" (Marge) and Clyde "Bud" Pierce.  Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at the Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 641 Vermont Ave., Glassport. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11:00 am by the Rev. Bruce Stallings.  Interment will be in the McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery.