Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Funeral Home, and Crematory

03/08/2026

Paul William Slantis, 75, of Whitehall, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 following a long illness. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 27, 1950. He was the son of Paul Slantis and Wilma Korb Slantis, who preceded him in death.

Paul was a 1968 graduate of St. Elizabeth of Hungary High…

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03/08/2026

Sherry Lynn Hathaway, age 64, of Pittsburgh, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 6, 2026. She was born May 1, 1961, to the late Frank and Nancy (Powell) Hathaway.

Sherry is survived by her brothers, Mark A. Hathaway and David B. (Dana) Hathaway; her nieces and nephews, Moriah (Greg)…

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03/07/2026

John Albert Doleno, age 72, of North Versailles, passed away on March 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
John grew up in Pittsburgh's South Hills, and has remained a pillar of the community throughout his life. After graduating from Bethel Park High School, John proudly served in the Navy.…

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03/06/2026

Mark Joseph Bachner, 61, of Apache Junction, Arizona, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on March 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Mark was the beloved father of Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Sellers, Mark Jr. (Justine) Bachner, Emily (Kenneth) Palamara, and Victoria (Donald)…

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03/06/2026

Maxine "Max" Kielbasa, age 76, or Pittsburgh, passed away on March 5, 2026.

Maxine is survived by her brother David Kielbasa (Jill) and their children Max and Haley, as well as many close friends that she made during her time working for Westinghouse and Metro Benefits.
She was preceded in…

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03/06/2026

Robert (Bob) T. Collet, age 80, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 after a courageous battle with leukemia.

Bob embraced life with a spirit of spontaneity and humor. He enjoyed unforgettable road trips, the thrill of driving a harness race, and the camaraderie of tailgating with fellow…

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03/05/2026

Jefferson Memorial Cemetery's annual flower placement program is on the horizon. Placements occur on the Fridays of your choice from April-November. This year's holiday placement dates include:

-Easter – April 3 (Holiday is April 5)
-Mother’s Day – May 8 (Holiday is May 10)
-Memorial Day – May 22 (Holiday is May 25)
-Father’s Day – June 19 (Holiday is June 21)
-Independence Day – July 3 (Holiday is July 4; cemetery offices are closed)
-Veterans Day – November 6 (Holiday is November 11)

To place an order you may shop online at jeffersonmemorialstore.com or call (412) 655-4500. Bouquets are $30 each. To assure placements are made on your desired date, please place your order 2 weeks before that date.

jeffersonmemorial.com/what-we-do/flower-placement-program

On your day of remembrance, the placement of a floral memorial brings peace of mind. For the convenience of those who are not able to personally place a bouquet, Jefferson Memorial is pleased provide the service of placing a bouquet for you. The flower placement program runs annually from April to

03/04/2026

Reverend Ilona Komjathy was born and raised in Garfield, New Jersey to Joseph and Helen Molnar. As a second generation Hungarian-American, she grew up as part of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Passaic, NJ, where she was an organist from the age of fourteen.

She attended Houghton College,…

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03/03/2026

Kenneth N. Craig, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on August 2, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Ken spent his life dedicated to his family and his work. A proud steel worker, he retired as Foreman at Pittsburgh Forging after many years in…

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03/03/2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marie J. Stankewicz, a beloved mother, devoted friend, and pillar of her community. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 24, 1929, Marie was the daughter of Henry and Anna Mary Wesling.

In 1948, Marie married the love of her life, Norman. Together…

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03/03/2026

It's world wildlife day! In honor of all animal companions, we are celebrating the cherished pets and people who spend time in our cemetery grounds throughout the year.

Our walker-friendly-grounds are here for your use, as well as our most unique garden, the Garden of Faithful Friends, with glass-art featuring real people with their beloved animals.

For more information on how we can help you in your pet’s time of need, please reach out to our trained professional representatives. Call (412) 655-4500 today for more information.