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Randy Farrell Quiggle
Jan 22, 2026
Randy Farrell Quiggle, 61, of Port Vue passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born in McKeesport on March 29, 1964 to the late Leonard Nelson Quiggle, and the late Dolores Jean (Elm) Quiggle-Hite. A devoted father, Randy raised three daughters and poured his love, wisdom, and steady presence into their lives, but his greatest joy was being a...
Jacquelyn Ellen Toal
Jan 14, 2026
Jacquelyne Ellen Toal, 87, of McKeesport, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born April 23, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James Lynch and Ruth (Lovell) Wertz. She was the wife of the late Edward Toal who passed away in 1977. She attended St. Pius grade school in McKeesport and was...
Patricia A. George
Jan 13, 2026
Patricia A. George, 85, of Tionesta, formerly of Clairton, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born January 20, 1940 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Enoch C. and Naomi J. (Mitchell) Johnson. She was a 1958 graduate of Clairton High School and was a retired executive secretary for James F. Kemp Inc. She enjoyed the...
Helen Allen
Jan 12, 2026
Helen Elizabeth Allen, 104, of Redstone Highlands of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born in Versailles Township on February 9, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Bayne Allen and Emma C. Wunderly Allen, sister of the late Walter M. Allen, Chester T. Allen, Louise M. Allen, and Emily C. Saunders. She is survived by...
Chris "Red" Evanov
Jan 12, 2026
Chris “Red” Evanov, 58, of Greenock, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born June 29, 1967 in Homestead to the late Albert A. and Violet Mae (Kubancsek) Evanov. Red devoted 35 years of his life to VISTA Metals, where he worked as a skilled machinist known for his strong work ethic and dedication. Outside of work, his true...
Vincent J. "Vince" D'Appollonio
Jan 10, 2026
Vincent J. "Vince" D'Appollonio, 68, of Glassport passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Lenola, Italy to the late Biagio and Rosa (Colontone) D'Appollonio. Vince carried his Italian heritage with pride throughout his life. As a devoted partner, father, and grandfather - his strength, resilience, and quiet humor defined him. He faced...
Ronald Duane Maurer
Jan 10, 2026
Ronald "Ron" Duane Maurer, 86, of McKeesport PA, passed away peacefully at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport on January 10, 2026. He was born March 8, 1939 in Greenock, PA and was the son of the late Lester and Gertrude B. (Taylor) Maurer. He had an extensive career in sales, and eventually became the founder of Weldon Acres Trophy...
Helen M. Weiskircher
Jan 8, 2026
Helen M. Weiskircher, 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born on January 27,1933 in Clairton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Edith (Lotz) White. Helen graduated from McKeesport High School and had a long career working for Equibank in their Elizabeth office. A lifelong Pittsburgh sports fan, Helen enjoyed attending...
Joan E. Hornfeck
Jan 7, 2026
Joan E. Hornfeck, 81, of Greenock went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, September 25, 1944 to the late Leonard “Rizzo” and Virginia (Gross) Hornfeck. Joan, also known as, “Joanie bologna full of macaroni,” and “Joanster,” lived a life full of good memories, good family, friends, and lots of laughter. She...
Anthony J. DeBellis
Jan 6, 2026
Anthony J. DeBellis, 77, of Hermitage passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born in East Liberty on July 30, 1948 to the late John and Leonora (Pecora) DeBellis. At the age of 8, Anthony and his family moved to Edgewood – but as a Pittsburgh native his whole life, he loved the city, its neighborhoods, and...
Michael Edward Shoemaker
Jan 6, 2026
Michael Edward "Pap" "Whiffer" Shoemaker, 61, of West Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born June 19, 1964 in New Eagle and was the son of the late James Benjamin Shoemaker, Sr. and the late Luella Virginia (Werner) Shoemaker. After graduating from high school, He spent many years working as a skilled carpenter with High Performance Builders...
William R. Wareham Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
William R. Wareham, Jr., 79, of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born June 26, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William R. Sr., and Sara (Filtz) Wareham. He was a retired US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a retired employee for Westinghouse Air...
Patrick Goodfellow
Jan 3, 2026
Patrick Goodfellow, 75, of West Newton passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born at home in McKeesport on December 22, 1950 to the late Paul Aloysius and Marcella Ann (Skiffington) Goodfellow. A Wounded Combat Army Veteran, Pat served during the Vietnam War, for Company A 4th Battalion 1st Brigade USAARMC. Handling many advanced recon missions, Pat earned himself...
Kimberlee L. Henry
Dec 30, 2025
Kimberlee L. Henry, 55, of McKeesport passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, April 6, 1970 to the late William and Louise (Dailey) Ward. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in McKeesport, as well as a few other churches. She is survived by her husband, Vincent A. Henry; children, Robert J....
Russel Ernest Gill
Dec 27, 2025
Russel E. "Skip" Gill, 82, of West Mifflin, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born July 15, 1943 in West Mifflin and was the son of the late Ernest and Mildred (Sayre) Gill. He was the husband of 40 years to the late Mary Lou (Pietzak) Gill, who passed away November 13, 2011. A proud U.S. Navy Veteran,...
Lucillia Renee Yancey
Dec 26, 2025
Lucillia Renee Yancey, 56, of White Oak, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was born August 9, 1969 in Baltimore, MD and was the daughter of Betty Lucinda Yancey. Lucillia loved to crochet, go shopping, get her hair done, and garden. She had a special calling in her life to take care of everyone, she took great care...
Eric Joseph Francis
Dec 23, 2025
Eric Joseph Francis, 61, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 18, 1964, to Gert Pfefferkorn, Eric was raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, before moving to Michigan, where he raised his family. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Eric carried his sense of duty into his civilian career. He...
Helen J. Taylor
Dec 23, 2025
Helen J. Taylor, 79, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Boston, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born March 25, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Helen J. (Andersen) Case. Helen was the wife of 43 years to the late Robert Elliott Taylor, who passed away October 19, 2014. Helen was...
Rita Gallo
Dec 20, 2025
Rita (Sisley) Gallo, 75, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born January 22, 1950 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Leonard Raymond and Rose Annete (Salopek) Sisley. Rita dedicated many years of service working in the financial department of the former GC Murphy Warehouse. She was known for her warm smile and...
Kenneth Edward Abels
Dec 20, 2025
Kenneth Edward Abels, 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born February 23, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Samuel Edward Abels and Agnes (Mayher) Econovich. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Patricia (McBurney) Abels. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Penn State University. He...
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