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Kathleen A. Landsparger
Feb 20, 2026
Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Landsparger, 68, of Boston, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026. Kathy was born August 5, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Jean (McAtee) Skiffington. She was raised in Greenock, PA. Upon graduation from high school, Kathy would work for Vision Benefits of America, and she retired after 47 years of service...
Kathleen Michelle Shaner
Feb 17, 2026
Kathleen Michelle Shaner, 71, of Clarington, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on Dec. 5, 1954, in New Kensington, to Eleanor (Hamorsky) Hajduk. Kathie grew up in Springdale and was a graduate of Springdale High School, where she made many lifelong friends. She was an avid animal and nature...
Gladys “Sandy” Franks
Feb 17, 2026
Sandy Franks, 91, of Elizabeth, passed away February 17, 2026, at Lafayette Manor in Uniontown, PA. Born in Masontown, PA on August 9, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Rosella Rockwell. Sandy was a loving mother and wife who was always there for her family and friends. She supported her husband as the proprietors of the...
Barbara Gail Fulmer
Feb 16, 2026
Barbara Gail Fulmer, 91, of Clairton passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born in McKeesport on August 17, 1934 to the late Edward and Gladys (Grice) Hoak. Barbara was a peaceful soul, who lived a long, enduring life. Her quiet strength, spirit and humble demeanor were the navigating force throughout her long and modest life. These tender...
Frank C. Tibbitt, Jr.
Feb 15, 2026
Frank “Buzzy” Clyde Tibbitt, Jr., 91, of Irwin, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. A cherished father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Frank’s life was defined by devotion to those he loved.
He was born on September 23, 1934, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Margaret and Frank C. Tibbitt, Sr. He was a protective...
Shirley J. Wisniewski
Feb 13, 2026
Shirley J. Wisniewski, 82, of Elizabeth Township passed away Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born June 28, 1943 in Pittsburgh to the late Domenic and Rose Marie Barone. Shirley grew up in a traditional Italian family, where loyalty, resilience, and speaking your mind were simply part of everyday life. She carried those values with her always. A true spitfire,...
Dr. Richard J Bannon, DC
Feb 10, 2026
Dr. Richard John Bannon, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1946, to the late Olive Mary and Francis Xavier Bannon. A graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, he met the love of his life Judy Kiggins there and was happily married to her for 58 years. He graduated from Palmer...
Keith Frank Corigliano
Feb 7, 2026
Keith Frank Corigliano, 82, of Port Vue, passed away peacefully at his home February 7, 2026. Born to the late Albert Corigliano and Rose (Mayo) Corigliano, preceded in death by his two brothers, Ronald and Albert Corigliano, Keith lived a life defined by dedication, discipline, and deep love for his family. As a young adult, he began his working years...
Edward Gray Moore
Feb 7, 2026
Edward Gray Moore, 83, of Elizabeth Township passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. He was born at home in Greenock on September 30, 1942 to the late Milton Ray and Merle Sara (Gray) Moore. Ed worked many years in the GC Murphy warehouse as well as Ames Department Store. He was a long time member of the Central Volunteer Fire...
Joanne Boback
Feb 6, 2026
Joanne Phillis Boback, 94, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. She was born July 13, 1931 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late George Phillis. Joanne was the wife of 65 years to the late Robert "Bob" Paul Boback, who passed away June 24, 2016. Joanne was a member of...
Brian Paul Somers
Feb 5, 2026
Brian Paul Somers, 51, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was born April 15, 1974 in Westmoreland County and was the son of the late Paul and Nancy K. (Trax) Dini. He was a 1992 graduate from Hempfield High School. He worked at Elizabeth Carbide in maintenance. Brian was a US Marine Corps. veteran serving during...
Rebecca "Becky" Dale Painter
Feb 5, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Dale Painter, 67, of North Huntingdon, passed away at home on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born December 4, 1958 at Columbia Hospital in Wilkinsburg and was the daughter of the late Seibert and Lenora May (McCurdy) Fry. She was the loving wife of 44 years to Ronald William Painter. Becky was a graduate of Norwin High...
John Ryaby III
Feb 5, 2026
John Ryaby III, 78, of Penn Township, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 31, 1947, in McKeesport, a son of the late John and Johanna (Zaken) Ryaby. Prior to his retirement in 2013, he was a Process Engineer for Westinghouse Electric and...
Lois Mae Logan
Feb 2, 2026
Lois Mae Logan, 95, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 13, 1930 in Buena Vista and was the daughter of the late Frank and Annie Elizabeth (Davis) Mains. Lois was a member of Beulah Park Methodist Church since 1955 and involved with The Eastern Star and Amerath....
Eric Joseph Poliziani
Feb 1, 2026
Eric Joseph Poliziani, 66, of Elizabeth Township passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh on October 4, 1959 to Jildo Joseph Poliziani, and the late Linda Grace (Marks) Poliziani. Eric was a great guy, with a comedic personality - always funny, witty, and charismatic. He enjoyed working on cars, and was a big sports fan. He...
Sheldon S. Abramovitz
Jan 30, 2026
Sheldon S. Abramovitz, 78, of West Newton, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at home. He was born November 24, 1947 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late David and Belle (Liss) Abramovitz. He was the husband of 54 years to the late Charlotte J. (Jones) Abramovitz, who passed away November 6, 2025. Sheldon grew up in Squirrel...
William D. Bernhardy
Jan 30, 2026
William D. Bernhardy, 73, of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born December 7, 1952 and was the son of the late William H. and Doris (Edwards) Bernhardy. He was a 1970 graduate from Elizabeth Forward High School, received his Bachelor's in Education from California State University of Pennsylvania in 1974. He completed his Master's...
John J. Lukacena
Jan 29, 2026
John J. Lukacena, 74, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at home. He was born March 26, 1951 and was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Kapinus) Lukacena. He was the loving husband of 44 years to Sherrie Jean (Woods) Lukacena. John was a passionate golfer, he was apart of the Men's league at...
Ruben Trbovic
Jan 28, 2026
Ruben Trbovic, 89, passed away to join the Lord on January 28, 2026. Born July 21, 1936, Ruben was a devoted servant of Christ whose life was marked by his unwavering faith. His love was unconditional for his wife, Kathy, and his two children, Margo and Ruben. Born and raised in McKeesport, Ruben would fondly recall his childhood and the...
Dorothy Jean Salopek
Jan 26, 2026
Dorothy Jean Salopek, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born March 12, 1943 in Snowshoe, PA and was the daughter of the late Herman John and Victoria Dorothy (Hopton) Goretzka. Dorothy was the wife of the late John J. Salopek, who was the White Oak Borough Chief of Police for 36 years, he passed...
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