Beadie K. Sapp
November 18, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Deborah J. Teoli
November 18, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Deborah J. Teoli, 70, of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born March 18, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward W. Bock, Sr. and the late Virginia M. (Mallen) Bock. She was a former member of Central Presbyterian Church in McKeesport. Deborah loved to crochet and spend time with her family, especially around Christmas and the holidays. She was a former Parking Garage Attendant for the City of McKeesport and received an associates degree from CCAC.
Dorothy Cheselske
November 18, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Dorothy was a devoted mother, sister and wife who found joy in connecting with family and friends. She loved visiting her grandchildren and watching their families grow. She was the storyteller of the family, always ready with a memory of her life and many members in the community. Until the end, she carried the history of Rillton and memories of her family within her heart and mind.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore; brothers, William, John, Fred; sisters, Nellie, Mary, Helen, and Violet; and son-in-law, Stan Kirkwood. She is survived by her five children: Dennis (Debbie) Cheselske, Joyce (Jim) Whitford, Thea Kirkwood, Dianne (Bert) Primo, Paula (Kevin) Berezansky; 12 beloved grandchildren: Sasha (Nate) Althouse, Shane Cheselske, Aaron Cheselske, Justin (Sarah) Kirkwood, Nathan (Dana) Whitford, Crystal (Brandaen) Van der Kloet, Julia (Brad) Kimball, Thea (Scott) Leddy, Laura (Travis) Sadoski, Emily (Joel) Walker, Olivia (Chris) Sofo, and Brandon (Hannah) Pushic; 29 great-grandchildren: Mason, Arial, Haven, Henry, Catherine, Frederick, Spencer, Harper, Summer, Ava, Jonathan, Nathaniel, Kayla, Micah, Olivia, Isabella, Gregory, Everett, Lukas, Tyler, Emily, Leto, Ronin, Leo, Jax, Oakley, Haven, Theodore, Teagan and a 30th blessing on the way.
Donations can be made in Dorothy’s memory to the Sewickley Township Public Library (724- 446-9940) in Herminie, PA. Friends will be received at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon on Saturday, November 22 from 10AM -12 PM followed by a service at 12:30 PM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Mars Hill Cemetery, Rillton PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome>com
Margaret C. Traud
November 17, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, their former Christian Mothers and former Duquesne Annex Senior Citizens. She was a major Steelers fan, liked to travel and spend time with her granddaughter and great grandsons. She was a “snowbird,” spending winters in Venice, Fl. Margaret truly was a “Rosie Riveter,” working at Christy Park inspecting bombs.
She was the wife of the late Amos Traud, who passed away in 1982; mother of Sandra (late Frank “Frayo”) Bergel of Suffield, OH and Gerald (Mary) Traud of Calabash, NC; and grandmother of Jessica (Dean) Miller and their sons, Declan and Killian Miller. She is also survived by her step-grandchildren, Cindy Dollins, James Brown, Carolyn Wahley, and Mattie Sauls; step-great great grandchild, Rosalie Swiger; and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews. Margaret was predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Mary (late Joe) Frinsco, Helen (late George) Baran, Michael (late Mary) Merisko, John (late Ann) Merisko, Joseph (late Nellie) Merisko, Paul (late Mary) Merisko, George Merisko and Albert Merisko.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS. A Blessing Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m., in St. Joseph Church, Duquesne, with Rev. James Bachner, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin.
Meliss A. "Missy" Selvaggio
November 16, 2025 |
By Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home | Posted in: Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home
She was a hairdresser and former co-owner of Dolly Allen Beauty Shop of West Mifflin. She also taught at Allegheny Beauty Academy in Dravosburg. She liked gardening, playing backgammon, decorating for the holidays, cooking and animals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Henry, and she loved her cat, Penelope.
Missy is the loving wife of John Selvaggio for 39 years; mother of Lauren (Bill) Lesko of Pleasant Hills and Eric (Anthony Stotlemyer) Selvaggio of West Mifflin; grandmother of Henry Lesko; and sister of Jamie (Lisa) Williams of Chandler, AZ. She is also survived by numerous cousins.
Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 915 KENNEDY AVE., DUQUESNE, 15110, 412-466-3300, WILLIAM B. SCHLEIFER, SUPERVISOR, WILLIAM BRIAN SCHLEIFER AND ALLAN J. WEBER, FUNERAL DIRECTORS. A Commemoration and Celebration of her Life will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Maloy-Schleifer Funeral Home, conducted by Allan J. Weber.
Richard C. Morley
November 16, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Richard C. Morley, age 90 of Ardara, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his family. He was born on May 7, 1935, in Barnesboro, PA, a son of the late Arthur and Arvella Sheets Morley. Prior to retirement, he was a School Teacher in the East Allegheny School District, a member of the East Allegheny Education Association, PA State Education Association and the National Education Association. Richard was an avid outdoorsman, and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean War, a social member of the Fairmont-Hahntown VFD, and the Franklin Township Pointer & Setter Club. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Morley, and one sister, Betty Harvey. Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Bernice Sabella Morley, two daughters, Diana Ruthardt (husband Fred) and Toni Younkin (husband Barry), six grandchildren, Paige Secosky, Joey Secosky, Patrick Habarka, Brennan Ruthardt, Logan Ruthardt, and Caleb Ruthardt. There will be no public visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pet Adoption League at 211 East Pennsylvania Avenue in New Stanton, PA. Arrangements by JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Laura Kay Dinning
November 15, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Laura Kay Dinning, age 95, of Greensburg, PA, formerly of Dravosburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born in Braddock, PA on May 19, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Thelma Hoffman Thomas. She was the wife of the late John L. Dinning, who died on March 6, 1975.
Alan E. Scheiber
November 15, 2025 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Cornelia "Connie" Zoretich
November 15, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Cornelia "Connie" Zoretich, 84, formerly of McKeesport passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Serenity - LGAR in Turtle Creek. She was born September 15, 1941 to the late Frank and Madeline (Cifone) Aiello. She was the wife to the late Ronald Zoretich before his passing on March 14, 1992. She was a 1959 graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Academy and became a long time member at St. Angela Merici, where she would always welcome you with a warm smile as a greeter and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Enjoying life to the fullest, Connie danced away the night to the Oldies at numerous venues in the Pittsburgh, McKeesport and Monroeville areas. She worked for Westinghouse Electric Corp in East Pittsburgh within their payroll department, for Kaufman's credit department within Century III Mall, as well as working in the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, helping kids with special needs, absolutely loving her job. Finally, retiring in 2003 as a personal care assistant for the McKeesport Area School District.
Andrew S. Oneufer
November 14, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Andrew S. Oneufer, age 94 of North Huntingdon, passed away on November 14, 2025 at Transitions Health Care. He was born on December 1, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Andrew and Irene Moskal Oneufer. Prior to his retirement, Andrew was employed as a machinist for Westinghouse Nuclear Field Division. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, traveling, physical fitness and was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David, in 1975 and a sister, Irene Liberto. He is survived by his beloved wife, Eileen Miller Oneufer, two sons, Stephan Oneufer (wife Laura) and Daniel Oneufer (wife Patricia), one daughter, Ruth Oneufer, one brother, William Oneufer, and one grandson, Nicholas Oneufer. Friends will be received at the JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME, 176 Clay Pike, on Thursday, November 20 from 11 - 1 PM followed by a service at 1 PM. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Army Heritage Foundation in Carlisle, PA. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Nancy J. Blinkhorn
November 14, 2025 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Nancy J. Blinkhorn, age 81 of Larimer, passed away on November 13, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1944 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Frank Weckerle and Jeanne Botti Weckerle. Nancy was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Larimer, and also a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a systems analyst for Bettis Atomic Power. Nancy, sometimes known as the "Hat Lady", had many hobbies, including quilting, crafting, crocheting, reading, and gardening. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Todd Carolan, and one grandson, Killian Carolan. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Blinkhorn Jr., two sons, Robert Blinkhorn III, Timothy Blinkhorn (Diane), one daughter, Nancy Carolan, one brother, Frank Weckerle, three sisters, Jeanne Valot, Susan Richardson, and Victoria Grubbs, three grandchildren, Felicia Berkepile (husband Dan), Alley Scott (husband Mike), and Kaytlynn Blinkhorn. There will be no public visitation. James W. Shirley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Clinton J. Gura
November 14, 2025 |
By Willig Funeral Home | Posted in: Willig Funeral Home & Crematory
Clinton John Gura, 82, of North Versailles, Pa., died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, Pa, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 24, 1943, in Braddock, Pa., a son of the late Peter J. and Martha Ertman Gura. Clint graduated from Scott High School, North Braddock, Pa. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965 and honorably served his country as a military policeman stationed in Germany. He worked many years as a crane man at Westinghouse in East Pittsburgh. In his later years he worked in warehouse/delivery at Thermal Industries in Pittsburgh.
Warren Ross Weimer
November 13, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Warren Ross Weimer, 65 of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born October 13, 1960 in McKeesport to the late Harry Alexander and Patricia Ann (Gordon) Weimer. Warren was well known by so many people. He was comfortable holding a conversation with anybody he came across, and those who knew him personally always had something nice to say about him - he overall was just a nice guy. He is survived by his son, Warren Ross Weimer, Jr.; grandchildren, Xavier, Justice, Zaydon, and Warren Weimer III.; brothers, Harry (Judy) Weimer, Gordon (Barbara) Weimer, and Allan (Kimberly) Weimer; sisters, Ella (Rev. Dr. Gary) Filson, Nora (Richard) Evans, Janie (James) Antista, and Christine Weimer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm at the McKeesport Presbyterian Church - 1510 Versailles Ave, McKeesport, PA 15132 with the Rev. Dr. Gary W. Filson officiating. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
Richard P. Tronzo
November 13, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Richard P. Tronzo, 75, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
Vann Richardson Sullivan
November 13, 2025 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Vann Richardson Sullivan, age 90, of McKeesport, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born in Ozark, AL, on February 12, 1935, and is the daughter of the late Lura and Lema Bell Richardson.
