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Calvin Thomas Lacey, Jr

Calvin Thomas Lacey, Jr

Jun 28, 2013

Calvin Thomas Lacey, Jr., 60, of Buena Vista, died Friday, June 28, 2013 in Southwestern Veterans Center. He was born March 24, 1953 in McKeesport, son of the late Calvin Thomas Lacey and the late Anna Lillian Kiger Lacey. Calvin was a Supervisor for PENNDOT and was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was an avid...

Dianne Louise Stonebraker

Dianne Louise Stonebraker

Jun 19, 2013

Dianne Louise Krepps Stonebraker, 83, of Elizabeth Twp, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013. She was born September 5, 1929 in North Belle Vernon, daughter of the late Lewis and Sidne Roberts Krepps. She was a Registered Nurse for the former Charleroi- Monessen Hospital and was a graduate of Presbyterian University Hospital School of Nursing. Dianne was a member and past...

Leona Wigand Bernick

Leona Wigand Bernick

Jun 17, 2013

Leona Wigand Bernick, 75 years old, of McKeesport, passed away on June 17, 2013, at Shadyside Hospital. Leona is survived by her mother Blanche Skoczylas Wigand Ciochio of Manor, PA; her sister Faith Hunt of McKeesport; her daughter Lauren (Richard) Bernick and grandson Nicholaus of Bristow, VA; numerous nieces and nephews including Jaylee (Bill) Trzyna of N. Versailles; Keith (Liz)...

Linda Lee Poorman

Linda Lee Poorman

Jun 14, 2013

Linda Lee Poorman, 65, of Forward Twp., died Friday, June 14, 2013 at home. She was born January 3, 1948 in New Eagle, daughter of June Smith Kerchner of Forward Twp., and the late Martin Kerchner. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Bunola. Linda is survived by her husband, Francis O. Poorman, daughter, Darla J. Poorman...

John Lawrence Mehalcik, Jr.

John Lawrence Mehalcik, Jr.

Jun 11, 2013

What best can be said of a Marine- but that he fought the good fight? Bravely, John Lawrence Mehalcik, Jr., 64, of Glassport, waged war against the formidable enemy "cancer"- but sadly lost his battle June 11, 2013 at home. John was most proud in this life, of his service to his country in Vietnam- where at 17 years old,...

Robin Dale Matthews

Robin Dale Matthews

Jun 7, 2013

Robin Dale Matthews, 55, of Port Vue, died Friday, June 7, 2013. He was born November 13, 1957 in McKeesport, and was the son of Ruth Ann Matthews Laughlin of Elizabeth. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Jason (Dana) Naulder of Jacksonville, FL, and Nicholas (Jessica) Matthews of McKeesport, daughter, Lacey Matthews of Versailles, sister,...

Rodger Lee Matthews

Rodger Lee Matthews

Jun 5, 2013

Rodger Lee Matthews, 54, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born January 28, 1959 in McKeesport, and was the son of the Ruth Ann Matthews Laughlin of Elizabeth. Rodger was a carpenter and repairman. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Shannon Matthews of McKeesport, son, Jeremy Matthews...

Beulah V. Mason

Beulah V. Mason

Jun 2, 2013

Beulah V. (Sollars) Mason, 101, of Elizabeth Twp., died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at home. She was born February 12, 1912 in Kitzmiller, MD., daughter of the late John Edward and Flora Etta Hull Sollars. She was the wife of the late James H. Mason. Beulah was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp, McKeesport...

John J. Andrascik

John J. Andrascik

May 30, 2013

John J. Andrascik, 69, of Elizabeth Twp, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born September 8, 1943 in McKeesport, son of the late John J. and Irene Werner Andrascik. He was a retired Customer Service Technician for Praxair, a job he preformed with great dedication and pride. John was an artist and expressed...

Florenz Barreiro

Florenz Barreiro

May 28, 2013

Florenz Barreiro, 77, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was born December 8, 1935 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Florencio and Mary Vales Barreiro. He was a retired Plant Manager for AMI Doduco and was a US Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Anna L. Parker Barreiro, sons, Victor Barreiro of Pittsburgh, Douglas (Carolyn)...

Frances Syvilla Phillians

Frances Syvilla Phillians

May 28, 2013

Frances Syvilla Phillians, 96, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013. She was born January 1, 1917 in Luzerne Twp, daughter of the late Arthur Leroy and Mary Frances Hopkinson Trimbath. She was wife of the late Russell Phillians who died in 1976. Frances was a member of the McKeesport Presbyterian Church and the American Cancer Society. She is survived...

Lawrence Damasky

Lawrence Damasky

May 27, 2013

Lawrence Damasky, 60, of White Oak, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at home. He was born October 1, 1952 in McKeesport, son of the late Anthony and Betty Eadie Damasky. He was a retired auto body repairman and was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa (James) Schade and Lea Ann (Gordon...

Theresa Sedlak

Theresa Sedlak

May 24, 2013

Theresa Sedlak, 82, of Versailles, died Friday, May 24, 2013 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born April 7, 1931 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Louis and Maria DiToppa. She was wife of the late Ernest Sedlak who died April 16, 2000. Theresa was a member of St. Patrick Church in Christy Park. She was also a member of...

Norma Jean Piergrossi

Norma Jean Piergrossi

May 23, 2013

Norma Jean Piergrossi, 69, of Neenah, WI, formerly of Greenock, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at home. She was born August 16, 1943 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Arnold and Vera Giles Backstrom. She was the wife of the late Nick Piergrossi who died September 11, 1999. Norma was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, the Greenock...

Philomena Rose Waszczak

Philomena Rose Waszczak

May 18, 2013

Philomena Rose " Fannie" Waszczak, 95, of Greenock, died Saturday, May 18, 2013 at home. She was born September 2, 1917 in Palena, Italy, daughter of the late Eugene and Ida (Chiaverini) Ciavarra. She was the wife of the late Charles B. Waszczak who died April 7, 2007. They were married for 63 years. She was a member of St....

Eleanor Dorothy Kelly

Eleanor Dorothy Kelly

May 13, 2013

Eleanor Dorothy Kelly, 88, of White Oak, died Monday, May 13, 2013 at home. She was born June 28, 1924 in Shenandoah, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Razzis Link. She was the wife of the late James J. Kelly who died November 20, 1995. Eleanor lived in Queens, New York for over 40 years. She sold danceware for...

Sara Jane Butler

Sara Jane Butler

May 10, 2013

Sara Jane Butler, 78, of Elizabeth Twp, died Friday, May 10, 2013. She was born March 31, 1935 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Richard and Margaret McCarren Caulfield. She was the wife of the late James M. Butler. Sara Jane was a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church and was a Lector there. She was a retired District...

William Fischer Scheetz, Jr.

William Fischer Scheetz, Jr.

May 9, 2013

William Fischer Scheetz, Jr., 88, of Lincoln, died Thursday, May 9, 2013. He was born July 31, 1924 in McKeesport, son of the late William Fischer Scheetz, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Kurth Scheetz. He was husband of the late Alberta V. Evans Scheetz. Bill was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, Liberty Boro , Port Vue American Legion,...

Patricia Lou McCarey

Patricia Lou McCarey

May 8, 2013

Patricia Lou McCarey, 69, of Elizabeth Twp, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at home. She was born November 8, 1943 in Elizabeth Twp, daughter of the late William T. and Mildred Walker May. She was the wife of the late Thomas J. McCarey who died October 22, 1999. Pat was retired from the business office at Kane Regional Center, McKeesport....

Catherine V. Alvarez

Catherine V. Alvarez

May 5, 2013

Catherine V. Alvarez, 84, of Versailles, died Sunday, May 5, 2013. She was born January 18, 1929 in McKeesport, daughter of the late John W. and Elizabeth Radar Bales. She was wife of the late Edward Alvarez. Catherine was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church and had worked for the former US Steel Duquesne Works and the Boston...

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