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Alice Vasilas
Jun 28, 2024
Alice Vasilas, 95, of White Oak, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born October 1, 1928 in Mytilene, Greece and was the daughter of the late Eleutherios and Eleni (Sofianos) Koteros. She was the wife of the late Theodore Peter Vasilas. In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her son, Peter...
James Paul Gaudy
Jun 27, 2024
James “Jimmy” or “Hank” Gaudy, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on October 28, 1932, in McKeesport, James was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Helen (Barey) Gaudy, sister, Jean, and dear longtime family friends Harold W. “Chick” and Lavona (Ratzer) Douglas, and Terri (Douglas)...
Paul "Skip" Hunter
Jun 26, 2024
Paul "Skip" Hunter, 89, of Greenock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 31, 1935 in Versailles and was the son of the late Calvin William and Clarabelle Henrietta (Knapton) Hunter. Skip was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Local 95 and was a US Army Veteran....
Willis Penrod Gilkey, Jr.
Jun 25, 2024
Willis Penrod Gilkey, Jr., 79, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2024 at home by his loving wife and family. He was born January 4, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Willis Penrod, Sr. and Ruth (Davis) Gilkey. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Linda L. (Erdman) Gilkey. Willis was...
William Todd Byers
Jun 18, 2024
William Todd Byers, 59, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born July 26, 1964 in McKeesport, and is the son of Janet (Finfinger) Byers and the late William John Byers. A decorated Naval Officer, now a Veteran - William worked served for 26 years in the military. He loved golfing and most importantly, he loved...
Robert R. Hresko, Jr.
Jun 17, 2024
Robert Regis Hresko, Jr., 72 of Port Vue passed away Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born June 29, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert R. Hresko, Sr., and the late Vivian May (Scott) Hresko. He was the husband to the late Maureen F. (Strauman) Hresko, before her passing in February 2023. Robert served as...
David S. Gilbert, III.
Jun 12, 2024
David Samuel Gilbert, III., 72, of Kintnersville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born on October 29, 1951 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late David Samuel Jr., and Dorothy (Rudd) Gilbert. David was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, Ambassador College in Pasadena, CA, and...
Dorothy C. Howell
Jun 11, 2024
Dorothy Caroline Carpenter Howell, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born December 19, 1930 in Frank and was the daughter of the late Norman and Violet (George) Carpenter. Dorothy attended a four room grade school in Frank and went on to graduate from McKeesport High School in 1948. She started work the first day...
Martin E. Orendt
Jun 10, 2024
Martin E. Orendt, 78 of Wilmington, NC, formerly of North Huntingdon, PA and North Ridgeville, OH, passed away peacefully Monday, June 10, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 14, 1946 in Munich, Germany and was the son of the late Andreas and Sara (Falschissel) Orendt. Martin was the husband of 50 years, to the late Judith Ann...
Richard John Howard, Sr.
Jun 10, 2024
Richard John Howard, Sr., 81 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born October 18, 1942 in Manhattan, NY to the late Carole (Blostic) Lilley. He lived with the late Harry and Juanita Howard until he was five years old where he established a strong and solid foundation which helped him...
Elizabeth "Liz" Warner
Jun 10, 2024
Elizabeth "Liz" Warner, 44 of Elizabeth Township passed away Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 27, 1979 and is the daughter of Lester Arlin Logue and Frances (Hodgetts) Logue. She worked as a server for 20+ years, most recently working at Yoli's Cucina & Crafthouse. Liz was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and the...
Judith Ann House
Jun 7, 2024
Judith Ann House, 78, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 26, 1945 in Sarona, Wisconsin and was the daughter of the late James and Betty (Sorenson) Sholtis. Judie was an Accounting Assistant and had worked for the late Harold Whitner, CPA. She was a 1963 graduate of Elizabeth...
Melva J. Buzzelli
Jun 5, 2024
Melva J. Buzzelli, age 86, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, June 5. 2024. She was born March 18, 1938, in McKeesport, PA and was the daughter of the late Michael “Miso” and Mildred (Zivkovich) Blagovich. She was the wife of Richard Buzzelli. Melva was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and was a former member of the Order of...
Harry Mark Naylor, Sr.
Jun 3, 2024
Harry Mark Naylor, Sr., 74, of Glassport passed away Monday, June 3, 2024. He was born in Elizabeth on July 18, 1949 and was the son of the late Thomas and Frances (Case) Naylor. Harry was a jack of all trades and worked many jobs over the years before taking an early retirement in 2008. He is survived by his...
Michael Adam Derewonko
May 29, 2024
Michael "Dink" Derewonko, 72, of Glassport, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born November 20, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leonard M. and Blanche J. (Zaurski) Derewonko. Dink was a US ARMY Veteran serving during the Vietnam Era in Germany, he was an M16...
William E. West
May 26, 2024
William E. "Bill" West, 84, of McKeesport passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born in Scottdale, PA on August 17, 1939 and was the son of the late William Hayes and Olive Sophia (Ulander) West. Bill worked for 45+ years for Marraccini's Grocery Stores, and was a member of Sampson Mills Presbyterian Church since 1996 - as well...
Rose Ann Stiehl
May 26, 2024
Rose Ann Stiehl, 80, of Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was born August 7, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George Charles and Mary Liota (Bickford) Redmond. Rose worked for 30+ years as a unit clerk at Jefferson Hospital. She was a strong and...
Gladys Esther Volk
May 25, 2024
Gladys Esther Volk, 98, of Allison Park, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born December 21, 1925 in Versailles Township and was the daughter of the late James and Sofia (Vajola) Rob. Gladys was a member of Christ Church at Grove Farms. She is survived by her husband of 76 years, Robert William Volk, daughter, Janet A. (Benjamin)...
James "Bimmy" Musisko
May 24, 2024
James Dwight "Bimmy" Musisko, 77, of Liberty Borough, passed away Friday May 24, 2024. He was born November 29, 1946 in Blaine Hill and was the son of the late Thomas and Martha Gail (MacFarland) Musisko. He was a machinist and owner of Ultra Tool and Die, located in Liberty Borough. He loved spending time working on cars, and he...
Richard E. Bogardus, Sr.
May 23, 2024
Richard E. Bogardus, Sr., 81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born in Homestead on November 2, 1942 and was the son of the late Elwin Van and Olga Sylvia (Volovsky) Bogardus. Rich was a steelworker for US Steel Irvin Works of West Mifflin for 30+ years. He liked to hunt, fish, go to camp,...
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