Ruth (Anderson) Andrasko
formerly of Forest Hills
Ruth (Anderson) Andrasko, 87, formerly of Forest Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Andrasko; loving mother of Lynne Nase (Gary); grandmother “Mema” of Matthew, Michael and Deanna (Gene); and great-grandmother of Anna and Alania. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Kovello. Services will be private. Arrangements are by JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES and CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln Highway, East McKeesport, PA 15035. www.kutchfuneralhome.org.
Anne M. Blazina
McKeesport
Anne M. Blazina, 95, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. She was born Aug. 8, 1921, in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Felc) Shinavski. She was the wife of the late Rudy L. Blazina. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a brother, John; and sisters, Mary Halucha and Genevieve McCusker. She is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Louise Blazina, and a brother, Michael Shinavski. Anne was a member of Corpus Christi Parish (Holy Trinity). She worked many years for several grocery stores in Mc-Keesport as a cashier. Friends will be received from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in the WILLIAM H. CRAIG FUNERAL HOME INC., 3000 Versailles Ave., McKeesport, William C. Craig owner /supervisor. A blessing service will be held at 1 p.m. in the funeral home, with Father Steven Palsa officiating. Burial will follow. Memorials in Anne's name may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 55 Moffett St., Pittsburgh PA 15243.
M. Patricia Colton
Morningside
M. Patricia “Bink” Colton, 72, of Morningside, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Pursh) Colton; and loving sister of Robert Colton, Timothy (Georgetta) Colton, Bonnie (the late Jim) Conway and Jacquelyn (Ed) Mahan. She is also survived by nine nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and many loving cousins. Bink was a member of St. Raphael in Morningside and retired from Presbyterian SeniorCare in Oakmont. Friends and relatives will be received from 1 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at the BURKET-TRUBY FUNERAL HOME CREMATION and ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC., 421 Allegheny Ave., Oakmont. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in St. Raphael Catholic Church.
Howard R. Cornibe Sr.
formerly of Middlesex Township
Howard R. Cornibe Sr., 92, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Middlesex Township, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Lady Lake Specialty Care in The Villages, Fla., after a short illness. Born Aug. 30, 1924, in Butler, he was the son of the late of George and Louise Tiha Cornibe. Howard was a graduate of Butler High School, Class of 1942. He proudly served with the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He retired in 1984 after 35 years with AT and T. He was a member of Holy Sepulcher Church and the Knights of Columbus there. He also had been a volunteer for South Butler Community Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed golf, reading, travel, dancing with his wife, and following sports. He was a longtime birder. Howard was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Marianne Schuchman, whom he married May 24, 1950; and by his parents; and sisters, Doris Sweeney and Marion Wallon. Surviving are his children, Jean (Jim) Reynolds, of Sterling, Va., Janet (Ernie) Yockey, of The Villages, Fla., Howard Cornibe Jr., of Estero, Fla., and Jayne (Joseph) Pinchbeck, of Seneca, S.C.; three granddaughters, Brooke (Neely) Reynolds, of Redwood City, Calif., Sara (Ben) Koch, of Pittsburgh, and Susan Reynolds, of Reston, Va.; and a great-grandson, Elliot Reynolds Norris, of Redwood City, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Holy Sepulcher Roman Catholic Church, 6515 Old Rt. 8 North, Butler, PA 16002, with the Rev. Robert Cedolia, pastor, officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Glade Run Cemetery, Middlesex Township. Memorials may be made to South Butler Community Meals on Wheels. Arrangements are under the direction of the McDONALD-AEBERLI FUNERAL HOME INC., 238 Crowe Ave., Mars, Pa., and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.
John D. Costa
Penn Hills
John D. Costa, 54, of Penn Hills, lost his battle with cancer Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Spieler) Costa; loving father of Nicole, Samantha, John and Dominic Costa; son of the late Joseph and Dee Costa; and brother of Joseph (Lucy), Wayne, Dominic (Nancy), Kimberly Ringle (Jeff) and Daniel Costa. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Bartholomew Church.
Daryl P. Delo
Penn Hills
Daryl P. Delo, 49, of Penn Hills, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. He was a beloved son of the late Raymond J. and Alberta Delo Sr.; and cherished brother of Raymond J. (the late Laura) Jr., Gary (Cheryl), Craig (Cheryl) and Randy (Cindy) Delo. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Daryl loved listening to music, especially polkas. He enjoyed his mother's cooking and a good meal! Close friends and family will be received 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road), Penn Hills, until a service at noon. Private interment will be in Lakewood Memorial Gardens. To honor Daryl's memory, donations may be made to Special Olympics Pennsylvania, 200 Cedar Ridge Drive, No. 214, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
Armella M. (Datig) Galik
West Mifflin
Armella M. (Datig) Galik, 90, of West Mifflin, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at home. She was a daughter of the late G. Walter and Anna M. (Miller) Datig. She was the wife of the late Stanley Galik; mother of Stan “Skip” (Michaeline) Galik, of Fredericksburg, Va., Craig Galik, of West Mifflin, and Dennis (Pam) Galik, of Fox Chapel; grandmother of Mark (Ali) Galik, Stacey Galik-Strawn (Steve), Kristen, Ian, Lauren, and Skye Galik; great-grandmother of Genevieve Galik; sister of Greg (Pat) Datig, of Gardena, Calif., and Sylvia (the late Joseph) Lerro, of West Mifflin. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Norman Datig, Evelyn Gentile, Charles (the late Florence) Datig, Ralph (the late Betty) Datig, Gilbert (surviving spouse, Wanetta) Datig, of Greensburg, William (surviving spouse, Elaine) Datig of Brentwood, and infants, Anna, Irene, Franklin and Ralph Datig. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at the MALOY-SCHLIEFER FUNERAL HOME, 915 Kennedy Ave., Duquesne, 412-466-3300, William B. Schleifer, supervisor, William Brian Schleifer, Funeral Director. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Church, Duquesne. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
William T. Gleba
Forest Hills
William T. Gleba, 83, of Forest Hills, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. He was the husband of Jane (Stephenson) Gleba for 59 years; proud father of Lydia Gleba, Mary (Tom) Burke, Beth (Michael) Brucker, Barbara (Jay) Blaney and Michael (Jennifer) Gleba; dear grandfather of Caroline (Jim) Theiss, Rachel (Kevin) McGuire, Jacob, Monica and Joseph Burke, John Michael (Megan), Peter, Maria, Marian, Matthias and James Brucker, Caitlin (Kris) Carlisle, Colin, Eamonn and Liam Blaney, Christian and Maeve Gleba; and brother of Jerry (Marge) Gleba. Bill served as a medic in the Army during the Korean War. He then attended Carnegie Tech and became a professional engineer and professional surveyor. His career as a professional engineer included Bankson Engineers in Wilkinsburg, Kohler Construction in North Versailles and lastly, he was the P.E. for the Westmoreland Water Authority. In his spare time, Bill operated his own local surveying business and became well-known for his service. Bill was fond of bowling and was a longtime member of the Forest Hills Manor League. He also enjoyed volunteering as a Flivver driver for Forest Hills. Friends will be welcome from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC., 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Maurice Church. Bill will be laid to rest with military honors in Good Shepherd Cemetery.
George W. Hays
North Fort Myers, Fla.
George William Hays, 59, of North Fort Myers, Fla., passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. George was born May 3, 1957, in McKeesport. He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1975 and attended the University of Delaware, where he played football. For postgraduate studies, he attended Purdue University. George was employed at Lee Memorial Health Systems as a beloved cardiac rehab specialist for more than 30 years. George enjoyed coaching football and baseball, cheering on his Pittsburgh Steelers, and being a father. He often volunteered at the Salvation Army and other charity organizations. George is preceded in death by his father, George W. Hays Sr. He is survived by his children, Cazzie Hays and Rebecca Hays; his mother, Theresa Hays; his sisters and brother, Cecelia Kirchman (Mark), Marcy Wolfe (Kurt), Diane Hays-Earp (Richard), Linda Hays (James), and Warren Hays. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at 9490 Palm Island Circle, North Fort Myers, FL 33903. Donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. Arrangements under the direction of GENDRON FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 2325 East Mall Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901. 239-274-0088 www.gendronfuneralhome.com. A service of Alfieri Funeral Home Inc., 412-824-4332.
Rose Marie Kuseck
formerly of Elizabeth Township
Rose Marie “Roe” Kuseck, 94, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. Born Dec. 10, 1921, in Monessen, she was a daughter of the late Rose and Matthew Chuk and the wife of the late Joseph J. Kuseck. During World War II, Rose Marie was a true “Rosie the Riveter”, working for the Curtiss-Wright Corp. and Spencer Lens Co., both of Buffalo, N.Y. She was a graduate of Monessen Senior High School and the Bryn Mawr School of Beauty, a member St. Michael Catholic Church in Elizabeth, the Croatian Fraternal Union of America, Buter's Tuesday Morning Ladies' Golf League, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. She also enjoyed bowling, playing cards and especially loved to golf. Rose Marie is survived by two daughters, Marsha R. (Robert) Cornell, of White Oak, and Deborah N. (Thomas) Walter, of Elizabeth Township; her son, Joseph G. “Jerry” Kuseck, of LaPine, Ore.; her grandchildren, Matthew J. Walter, of Versailles, and Meredith A. Walter, of Towson, Md.; her sister, Barbara Luketich, of Monessen; and also nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, McKeesport, PA 15132, 412-678-3454. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, in St. Michael Church, with Father Thomas Wagner officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial donations in Rose Marie's name should be made to either St. Michael Church, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037 or The Alzheimer's Association Greater, PA Chapter, P.O. Chapter Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.
Odette (Lenormand) Lunz
Pittsburgh
Odette (Lenormand) Lunz, 92, of Pittsburgh, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. She was the wife of the late Norman J. Lunz, whom she married in January 1945. She was the loving mother of Annie Swedish; proud grandmother of Joseph and William Swedish, and Rebecca Kahler; also survived by six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lunz was preceded in death by a sister, Paulette; and two brothers, Roland and Gilbert. Services and interment are private. Arrangements are by DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME.
John J. Malinowski
Plum
John J. Malinowski, 54, of Plum, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, after a courageous battle. He was the beloved son of Dr. John and Joanne (Lonchar) Malinowski; loving father of John Zachary Malinowski; brother of Pamela (husband, Jack) Lees and Beth (husband, Thomas) Apel; and uncle of Jonathan and Joanna Lees and Nicholas, Amanda and Alexandra Apel. John was a proud University of Pittsburgh graduate and a devoted father to his son. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Friends will be received 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY INC. (MONROEVILLE/PLUM CHAPEL), corner of 445 Beatty Road and 48 North, Monroeville, 412-856-4747. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Joy Parish Wednesday. Everyone please meet at the church. Interment will follow at Plum Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Pancreas Foundation, 3 Bethesda Metro Center, Suite 700, Bethesda, MD 20814. www.jobefuneralhome.com.
Justin J. May
Penn Hills
Justin J. May, 42, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. He was the loving father of Ashley, Justin “JJ” Jr., Reese, Cara, Riley, Noah and Levi May; cherished brother of Melanie, Josh, Lindy and Mary May; and son of the late John and Debbie May. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox, PA 15238. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses. www.thomasmsmithfh.com.
John A. Menzie
North Versailles
John A. “Bud” Menzie, 94, of North Versailles, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at Beacon Ridge in Indiana, Pa. Born March 16, 1922, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John B. and LaDean (Knight) Menzie; and loving husband of the late Thelma (Lytle) Menzie. Following high school, John began working as an electrician for National Tube Works until he joined the Army, having honorably served during World War II as a paratrooper. He later went on to work for his father's dairy business, Menzie Dairy Co., in McKeesport, having retired after many years of dedicated service. Bud attended the McKeesport Alliance Church, where he enjoyed being a member of the Keenagers and the church choir. He also devoted his free time volunteering for the church food bank for many years. Some of his favorite times were spent in his trailer, going on road trips across the states, and spending time in the woods camping. He was affectionately referred to as the “neighborhood handyman,” getting frequent calls to fix friends' electrical work and lamps, or, as he would say, “tinker” with them. Bud will be missed for his jokester personality, and always knowing how to put you in a good mood. John is survived by his grandson, Stephen John (Maria) Lowman, of Indiana, Pa.; great-grandsons, Micah and Jonah Lowman; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret “Peggy” Lowman; son, Ronald Menzie; and siblings, Lois Menzie, Ruth Gross, William Menzie and Glenn Menzie. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at JAYCOX-JAWORSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Marty Smith will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Great Commission Fund, Payable to The Christian Missionary Alliance, Attn: Office of Donor Accounting, 8595 Explorer Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com
Rose M. (Leszun) Miller
Shaler Township
Rose Marie (Leszun) Miller, 73, of Shaler Township, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016. She was the beloved wife for 49 years of the late Robert D. Miller; daughter of the late Michael and Mary Leszun; sister of Julia Leszun Calkins, Alice (Charles) Armstrong, Mary Ann (Leo) Krantz, and William (Judith) Leszun; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th St., Lawrenceville. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Allegheny Cemetery Temple of Memories Mausoleum.
Walter H. Miller
White Oak
Walter H. Miller, 95, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. He was born on Sept. 1, 1921, in Mc-Keesport, a son of the late Peter and Rose (Leibold) Miller. He was preceded in death by his wife, the late Geraldine R. (Geyer) Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by his daughters, Christine Carney (William), of Elizabeth Township, and Suzanne Gadelmeyer, of New Castle; grandchildren, Peter Fedor IV (April), Erica Gadelmeyer, Heidi Gadelmeyer (Adam), Frederick Gadelmeyer and Michael Carney; and great-granddaughter, Paisley Fedor. Mr. Miller was a graduate of McKeesport High School and a 1949 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, from where he received a Bachelor of Science in engineering and was affiliated with Eta Kappa Nu. He retired in June 1977 from IBM, Pittsburgh, as an electrical engineer. After retirement, he decided to pursue a real estate career, attending Penn State McKeesport, and began working for Century 21. Mr. Miller was a veteran of the Navy, serving during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Miller was a member of St. Angela Merici Church and its Keener Citizens, the former St. Mary German Church, McKeesport Turners and Quarter Century Club at IBM. An avid outdoorsman, he also was a member and advocate of National Rifle Association. Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at GILBERT FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC. (Troy J. Gilbert, supervisor), 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (412-672-6322). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Angela Merici Church, Father Gregory Madeya as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary German Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Anthony School Programs, 2000 Corporate Drive, Wexford, PA 15090, or Wounded Warrior Project-Pittsburgh, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Share condolences at www. gilbertfuneralhomeand crematory.com.
Cynthia A. (Wagner) Murphy
Reserve Township
Cynthia A. (Wagner) Murphy, 64, of Reserve Township, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. She was the loving mother of Patrick Shawn Murphy; beloved sister of Deborah A. Latimer, Patricia (James) Richards, Majorie (David) Hickenboth, Linda (Bernie) Lavelle, and the late Gregory E. Wagner; also survived by many nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews. Cindy was a longtime payroll tax analyst for PNC Bank. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICE, INC., WEST VIEW. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Athanasius Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Abode for Children or Gospa Missions, 230 East Main St., Evans City, PA 16033, or a charity of choice. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.
Edith C. Shaffer
Elizabeth Township
Edith C. Shaffer, 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, in Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth, joining her husband in the presence of the Lord. Born February 16, 1924, in McKeesport, she was the only child of the late Charles and Caroline Baker. A member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township, and also the AARP Boston and Versailles Chapters, Edith retired as a private secretary at Westinghouse's Bettis Plant in West Mifflin. Her family will remember her as an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and they will love and miss her always. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred “Bud” Shaffer, who passed away Sept. 13, 2000; and a granddaughter, the late Alyssa Shaffer. She is survived by her son, Doug(Becky) Shaffer, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; her daughters, Darlene (Butch) Basic, and Stacey (Mike) Simon, both of Elizabeth Township; her grandchildren, Derek (Lynn) Shaffer, of Phoenix, Ariz., Courtney (Ken) and Brett (Mylena) Basic, and Tyranee and Seth Simon, all of Elizabeth Township; and her great-grandchildren, Elysse and Braxton Shaffer, Tyler and Taya Basic, and Gavin Stalkowski. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in the DANIEL F. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 4504 Walnut St., Versailles Borough, McKeesport, PA 15132, 412-678-3454. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, Elizabeth Township, with the Rev. William Starr officiating. If attending the funeral service, please go directly to the church. Procession and burial will follow to Richland Cemetery, Dravosburg. Edith's family would like to thank the staffs of Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth, and Three Rivers Hospice, for their comforting care during her convalescence, and also ask that memorial contributions in her name be made to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Pa. Chapter, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. www.bekavac funeralhome.com.
Dolores M. (Miller) Thomson
North Side
Dolores M. (Miller) Thomson, 99, of the North Side, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles F. Thomson; mother of Don (Carolyn) Thomson, Joan (Ralph) Seigworth, and Lois Thomson; grandmother of Eric (Cheryl) Thomson, Ann (Mark) Tanis, Mike Seigworth, and Kristin (Damien) Cooney; great-grandmother of Sarah, Charlie, Jacen, Joshua, Rachel, and Abby; sister of the late Fred and Norm Miller. Dolores was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Dolores was loved and cherished by everyone she met, and loved them in return. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and was an avid Pirates, Penguins and Steelers fan, but her family and church family were above all else. Family will welcome friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME INC., 388 Center Ave., West View, 15229, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 285 Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229, or Salvation Army, 100 W. North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Please offer condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com.
Melvin Trkula
McKeesport
Melvin Trkula, 83, of Mc-Keesport, died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving familly. He was born on May 15, 1933, in Wilmerding, a son of the late Nicholas and Violet Radulovich Trkula. He received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1961 and a bachelor's degree in administration and management science in 1970 from Carnegie Mellon University. Mel served in the Navy Reserves, attended Real Estate School and obtained his license and was a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania. He worked at PPG, Westinghouse, Pittsburgh Corning and retired from Jefferson Hospital as an administrator. He is a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, the Masonic Lodge No. 765 of East McKeesport and the ASERBS; he enjoyed gardening, golfing, traveling, listening to Serbian music and most of all, spending time with his family. Mel is survived by his wife, Helen Kosanovic Trkula; and children, Melanie Trkula, of Whitehall, David (Theresa) Trkula, of Penn Township, and Michelle Trkula, of Monroeville. The family would like to express a special thank you to Mel's caregivers, Paula Verdish and Jill Fleming, for all of their loving care. Friends and family will gather from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at STRIFFLERS OF WHITE OAK CREMATION AND MORTUARY SERVICES, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177. Mali Pomen services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel, with burial service following at 10 a.m. St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, with Father Stevan G. Rocknage officiating. Remembrances may be made to St. Sava Church, 901 Hartman St., McKeesport, PA 15131. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.
Robert J. Zych
Brackenridge
Robert John “Skinny” Zych, 53, of Brackenridge, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in St. Clair Hospital. He was born on Feb. 17, 1963, in Pittsburgh, to the late Chester H. and Dolores P. Yankowski Zych. A plumber, he was the proprietor and operator of Dependable Plumbing, a business he operated for the past 24 years. He was a member of The VFW and Kinloch Firemen's Club in Lower Burrell and the River Forest Country Club. He enjoyed golf and the Pittsburgh sports teams, especially the Pirates and Panthers. Survivors include his brothers, Bill (Jeanne) Zuch, of Mt. Lebanon, and Joseph (Kimberly) Zych, of Baldwin; nieces and nephews, Jason (Sarah) and Andy (Sami) Zych, Kristine (Joe) Gauita, Elizabeth Zych, Coery Haser and Michael Acquaviva; and several great-nieces and -nephews. Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. at the RUSIEWICZ OF LOWER BURRELL FUNERAL HOME, 3124 Leechburg Road at Alder Street, Lower Buurell. Burial will be in St. Adalbert Cemetery, Mt. Oliver. www.RusiewiczFH.com.
