MICHAEL DEEMER
Michael "Mike" Deemer died Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Ontario. With the support of his loving wife, family and friends, Mike valiantly battled a glioblastoma multiforme (a form of brain cancer) for six months. His battle ended peacefully at home surrounded by beloved family and friends. Michael was born to Walter and Anna Deemer in McKees Rocks, Pa. He was the youngest of four brothers and served in the United States Air Force. While working full time for the United States Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh, Michael attended night school for 13 years and earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He continued to work for U.S. Steel for another decade. For over 20 years, Michael worked as a Senior Electrical Engineer for Dofasco Tubular Products (Copperweld) in Shelby. Known for his kindness and easy-going nature, he was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Mansfield. A devoted husband and father, Michael is survived by his wife Elizabeth, and son, Mike (Vanessa COTEREL), Brother, William (Rose) Deemer, numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and cousins. Visiting hours, with a prayer service to follow, will be held on Monday, April 30, 2007, at Wappner Funeral Directors Ontario home from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
MARY SERSEN DELANEY
Mary Sersen Delaney, 88, of Noblestown, North Fayette Township, died Friday, October 26, 2007. She was born September 20, 1919, in McKees Rocks, a daughter of John and Mary KOSTURICK Sersen. Mrs. Delaney was a homemaker and a retired nurse from John Kane Hospital. She was the beloved wife of 64 years of Arthur Delaney Sr., who survives; loving mother of Joyce (Richard) FEKETE of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Ray (Karyn) Delaney of Baden and Arthur Delaney Jr. of Noblestown; devoted grandmother of four grandchildren, Taryn Delaney of Wexford, Trevor Delaney of Baden and Richard Fekete and Larissa (Daniel Sanz) Fekete, all of Las Vegas; and caring aunt of 29 nephews and nieces. Deceased are her sisters, Anna DUGAS, Helen LAND and Elsie McCOY. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Thomas-Little Funeral Service Inc., 314 West Lincoln Avenue, McDonald (724-926-2800). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 30, in St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Noblestown Road, North Fayette Township. Interment will follow in Robinson Run cemetery, McDonald. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice if desired.
VELIA DENTON
Velia (Viola) Denton, nee MARTINELLI, beloved wife of Jack; loving mother of Mark and Laura Denton; devoted daughter of Lasca and the late Croce Martinelli of McKees Rocks, Penn.; loving sister of Lucy TARANTINI of Morgantown West' Va., Martha STEELE of Chicago, Harriet McALISTER of Coraopolis, Penn., Irene GASKINS of McKees Rocks, Penn. and Mary BURBRIDGE of Morgantown, West Va.; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 11 a.m. at Blake-Lamb Chapel, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Visitation after 3 p.m. Friday. Chicago Tribune (IL) - April 20, 1979
ALDO DiANNI
On Saturday, February 28, 2009, Aldo, age 83, of Stowe Twp. Husband of Alicia JOHNSON and the late Catherine of 33 years; father of Larry (Mary), Jack (Beverly), Aldo (Diane), Dante (Mary Ann) DiIanni and Lori (Albert) HVOSTAL; brother of Elizabeth DeJULIO, Emma BUCKLEY, Nunzio DiIanni, Clara MAHONEY and Anthony DiIanni; also 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Aldo was a former Teacher and Band Director of Sto Rox High School. Friends received at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 Seventh St., McKees Rocks, PA. Funeral Services in Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church on Wednesday, 10am. Visitations Monday and Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8pm
YOLANDA "TOOTSIE" DICENZO
Age 85 of Stowe Twp. On Dec. 11, 2006, beloved sister of Norma FABIANO & her late husband Giosue, Marty (Rosemary) Dicenzo & the late Dolly RUBOLINO, Frank Dicenzo & Richard Dicenzo; survived by 12 nephews & nieces, 14 great-nephews & nieces & 3 great-great nephews & nieces. Friends received at the ANTHONY M. MUSMANNO FUNERAL HOME, 700 7th Street, McKees Rocks. Blessing Service at the Funeral Home Friday at 11:30 a.m. Visitation THURSDAY ONLY 2-8 p.m.
DOLORES "DEE" (CASSIDY) DiDESIDERIO
On March 1, 2003, Dolores "Dee" Cassidy DiDesiderio, age 72, of McKees Rocks; wife of Gerald DiDesiderio; mother of Gerald DiDesiderio of New Wilmington, PA, Teresa (Dr. Keith) SCOTT of MD, Judy (James) PALMIERI of Harrison City, PA, Dolores MAYS of Kennedy Twp, Linda (Dr. Marco) GUALZATA of Switzerland, Maria (Lt. Col. Robert) KUBLER of VA, Margaret (Nicholas) NAZAK, of Kennedy Twp and Anthony DiDesiderio of Kennedy Twp; daughter of the late Paul W. and Fay HILES Cassidy; sister of Genevieve BOGDA of McKees Rocks, LaVerne (James) BARNHART of Pgh, Paul V. (Dorothy) Cassidy of Canonsburg, George W. (Judy) Cassidy of Aliquippa and Donald C. (Jane) Cassidy of Pgh; sister-in-law of Elizabeth D. ROSS of Stowe Twp and Louise R. BRENNEN of Kennedy Twp; grandmother of G. Daniel, David R and Lisa DiDesiderio, Judy, Jeno and Jaime Palmieri, Billy Mays, Luca Donato Gualzata, Anna and William Kubler & Nicholas Nazak; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends received ANTHONY J. SANVITO, INC. FUNERAL HOME, 1650 Broadway, McKees Rocks (Stowe Twp.), family owned and operated since 1936, on Monday & Tuesday 2-4 & 6-9 pm. Service in Funeral Home on Wednesday 9:00 am followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St John of God Parish, Mother of Sorrows Church, 9:30 am. Burial in Resurrection cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested in Dee's name to St John of God Parish, CCD or Elementary School, 1 Desiderio Way, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Dee taught CCD Classes for 24 years at St John of God Parish.
JOHN J. DIETRICH
John J. Dietrich, 69, prominent McKees Rocks roofing contractor, died unexpectedly Saturday morning in Atlantic City following a heart attack. Mr. Dietrich, who lived at 115 Sarah Street, McKees Rocks, was a native of the Northside. A resident of McKees Rocks for 45 years, he had been the senior partner in the J. J. Dietrich and Sons Company for 34 years. He was a member of the McKees Rocks Chamber of Commerce, Chapter No. 1263, Eagles Lodge, No. 61, of the Moose Lodge, No 1331, Elks Lodge, No. 263, Maccabees, and St. Mary's Church, all of McKees Rocks. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Dietrich; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph FATH, Mrs. James SIPES, and Miss Beatrice Dietrich; three sons, Ervin, John and Edward Dietrich; two sisters and five grandchildren. Solemn requiem high mass will be sung at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
PETER ANTHONY DiGIULIO
Age 70, On Sunday, July 22, 2007, of natural causes, at his home in Deale, MD. He was born in McKees Rocks, PA to William and Rose DiGiulio. He retired in 1974, after serving 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, which included tours in Saudi Arabia and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Later he joined the Pentagon's Defense Protective Service and retired from federal government in 2005, having served 20 years. He is survived by his daughter Lisa-Marie COMRAS and grandson William from his second marriage; and daughter Karen and sons Christopher and Keith from his first marriage. No memorial service is planned. Washington Post, The (DC)
JOSEPH A. DiVECCHIO
On June 10, 2000, Joseph A. DiVecchio, age 74, of Stowe Twp.; husband of Patricia SHEETS DiVecchio; son of the late Daisy and Pasquale; brother of Helen VINCI, Sam & Charles, all of Stowe Twp. and the late Edward; also nieces & nephews. Friends received ANTHONY J. SANVITO, INC. FUNERAL HOME 1650 Broadway, McKees Rocks (Stowe Twp.), family owned operated since 1936, Sun. & Mon. 2-4 & 7-9pm. Service in Funeral Home, Tues. 9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial, St. John of God Parish, Mother of Sorrows Church, 10am.
DONNA DOUGHERTY
52, of McKees Rocks, on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Daughter of the late James and Loretta Thompson Dougherty; survived by sisters Liz (Norm) ROWE of Athens, AL and Carol (Eugene) LOVELY of McKees Rocks; also nieces Amy (Jon) CICCOTELLI of Medina, OH, Michele (Mike) REDMOND of Spokane, WA, nephew Norm (Caroline) Rowe of Merritt Island, FL and seven great nieces and nephews. Donna was a member of the McKees Rocks Historical Society. She was employed by Bender Consulting at Bayer Corporation. Friends may call 6-8pm Sunday and 2-4 and 6-8pm on Monday at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. Funeral Service on Tuesday at 11am at the Funeral Home.
ROBERT DOYLE
On Wednesday, June, 25, Robert Doyle, husband of Anna Wagner Doyle of 14 St. John St., McKees Rocks, father of Mrs. Sarah Stultz and Mrs. Helen Keifer of Dormont, also eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother of Mrs. Julia Howley and Mrs. Sarah Doyle. Friends received at McDermott Bros., 1225 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks.
Post Gazette, June 26, 1958.
JULIA LEVANDOVICH DRAHUSHAK
Julia Drahushak, 70, of Donora, died of a heart attack yesterday at Mon Valley Hospital in Carroll, Washington County. Mrs. Drahushak, a native of McKees Rocks, was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Donora, a member and past president of St. Mary's Altar Society and a member of the church choir. She is survived by her husband, William W.; two daughters, Pauline PETRO of Donora and Roselle CROW of Denver; two sons, William of DuBois, Clearfield County, and Daniel of Drayton Plains, Mich.; two brothers, Walter LEVANDOVICH and George Levandovich, both of Long Beach, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday at the James A. Rabe Funeral Home, 701 Thompson Ave., Donora. A parastas service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday and prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Monday, both at the funeral home. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, St. Nicholas Drive, Donora.
Burial will be in Monongahela cemetery, Monongahela.
ELSIE (BOATE) DROSHAR
In Fla on Monday January 26, 2004 Elsie Boate Droshar age 79 of Davie, Fl formerly of Robinson Twp. and McKees Rocks; beloved wife of Carl H.; dear mother of Sally MACAK of Davie, FL and Susan SWEAT of Casselberry, FL also five grandchildren. Friends received STOVER FUNERAL HOME, INC. 534 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks on Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm, where funeral service will be Sat. 10am. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc. 100 W. Station Sq., The Landmarks Blvd., Suite 500, Pgh., 15219
JULIA DUDASH
Age 84, on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005 of McKees Rocks. Beloved wife of Frank "SHANKEY"; mother of Audrey HAENDLER and her husband David; grandmother of Michael Haendler; daughter of the late Daniel & Katie MISHIZEN; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the VALERIAN F. SZAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 238 Helen St., McKees Rocks. Funeral Thursday 9:30 am followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Parish, St. Mary's Church at 10 am.
