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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

William H. Geissler

William H. Geissler

May 17, 2023

William H. "Bill' Geissler, 75, of Port Vue, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born March 19, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Eugene D. "Bill" and Leota Marie (Galley) Geissler. He was the husband of the late Maria Rosario "Rosie" (Odtohan) Geissler. They were married for 41 years. William was a graduate of...

Kimberly Danielle Kifer

Kimberly Danielle Kifer

May 16, 2023

Kimberly Danielle Kifer, 52, of McKeesport, peacefully departed this life at home on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in much the same way she entered it - surrounded by the love of her family. Born the adored twin daughter of Bradley M. Sayles and Janis L. Kifer on February 22, 1971 and affectionately called by her nickname “Bird”,...

Rev. Jerry Douglas Williams

Rev. Jerry Douglas Williams

May 9, 2023

Rev. Jerry Douglas Williams, 74, of Greenock, went to Heaven on May 9, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and was the son of the late Homer and Bernetia (Duncan) Williams of South Portsmouth, Kentucky. Jerry graduated from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky and became licensed to preach in 1967 in the United Methodist Kentucky Conference. After serving several...

Donald J. "Bucky" Chontos

Donald J. "Bucky" Chontos

May 3, 2023

Donald James “Bucky” Chontos, 91, of White Oak passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2023. He was born November 12, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Madden) Chontos. He graduated from St. Peter's High School, class of 1949. Bucky was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War, and for...

Joseph William Kelley

Joseph William Kelley

Apr 30, 2023

Joseph William Kelley, 83, of Murrysville, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born July 22, 1939, in North Versailles and grew up in North Braddock. He was the son of the late Theodore D. Kelley Sr. and Frances (Perry) Kelley. Joseph was a US Army veteran and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Murrysville. He...

Janet Marlene Reynolds

Janet Marlene Reynolds

Apr 25, 2023

Janet Marlene (Gessner) Reynolds, 92, of North Versailles, formerly of Christy Park, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born April 10, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Albert and Cora Lois (Rankin) Gessner. She was the loving wife of the late Roland H. Reynolds who passed away June 29, 2017. Janet was a life...

Glenn E. McLaughlin

Glenn E. McLaughlin

Apr 24, 2023

Glenn E. McLaughlin, 94 of Monroeville, formerly of Liberty Boro, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born December 17, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James J. and Clara (Kappler) McLaughlin. Glenn was a US ARMY Veteran. Glenn worked for and retired from US Steel after many years of service. During his tenure he...

Claudia J. Sowerby

Claudia J. Sowerby

Apr 18, 2023

Claudia J. Sowerby, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She was born January 10, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles and Jean (Schrieber) Hartzell. She was the wife of the late Frederick C. "Fritz" Sowerby who passed away September 7, 2013. Claudia was a member of the...

Nancy Ann Williams

Nancy Ann Williams

Apr 15, 2023

Nancy Ann Williams, 81, of Bunola, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born at home in Bunola on November 6, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Mason) Folk. She was the wife to the late Robert Williams, who passed away in April, 2000. Nancy graduated from Elizabeth Foward High School and went on...

Rev. Larry E. Walker

Rev. Larry E. Walker

Apr 13, 2023

Rev. Larry Edward Walker, 85, of Jeanette, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on February 7, 1938 and was the son to the late Carl Edward and Gladys (Daniels) Walker. A Pastor for 20+ years at the Church of the Brethren, a talented Secular singer through the 50s & 60s, and a wonderful Gospel singer,...

Barbara M. Romesburg

Barbara M. Romesburg

Apr 4, 2023

Barbara M. Romesburg, 76, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on September 6, 1946 and was the daughter to the late Edward and Mary (Furman) Szmuc. Barb was retired from a long time career in the 'Better Sportswear' division at Kaufmann's in Century III. She loved to sit in the sun and...

Richard Paul Betzner

Richard Paul Betzner

Apr 3, 2023

Richard Paul Betzner, 63, of Greenock, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. He was born May 27, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of Robert Louis and Alice Mary (Kalo) Betzner of Greenock. Richard worked for Overhead Garage Door of Pittsburgh for over 25 years and was also a co-owner of the former R & R Bicycle Rental in...

Larry S. Armstrong

Larry S. Armstrong

Apr 3, 2023

Larry Stewart Armstrong, 73, of Duquesne, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. He was born November 24, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Arthur and Enid Marie (Stewart) Armstrong. Larry worked for over 21 years as a machinist for Westinghouse and later as a driver for numerous transportation companies. He loved baseball, especially the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Dorothy Ann Sotak

Dorothy Ann Sotak

Mar 31, 2023

Dorothy Ann Sotak, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 31, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 12, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles "Chick" and Anna Mae (Bortak) Dansak. She was the wife of the late Michael Vincent Sotak who passed away February 8, 2007....

Bruce L. Jordan

Bruce L. Jordan

Mar 30, 2023

Bruce L. Jordan, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on June 15, 1949 and was the son of the late Edwin and Virginia L. (Smart) Jordan. He was an Elizabeth Forward High School graduate, and worked as an HVAC Technician for over 30 years for RoJohn's, Germek's, and Puskar Heating &...

Virginia Kay Moore

Virginia Kay Moore

Mar 27, 2023

Virginia Kay Moore, 77, of Elizabeth Township passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on November 3, 1945 and was the daughter to the late Rev. Kenneth Charles and Elizabeth Mae (Laird) Fordyce. She was an Elizabeth Forward High School Graduate and went on to obtain her Associates Degree at the Professional Business Institute in Minneapolis,...

Mollie Theresa Claar

Mollie Theresa Claar

Mar 24, 2023

Mollie Theresa Claar 90, of Elizabeth Township passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born February 23, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Gust and Catherine (Bosnak) Navaroli. She was the loving wife of the late Albert Bryce Claar who passed away September 16, 2010; and the mother of the late David Albert Claar who...

Eileen R. Fine

Eileen R. Fine

Mar 22, 2023

Eileen R. Fine, 80, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born February 5, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Carl and Ellen (Landers) Byrand. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Nejberger of Monongahela and Natalie Fine of Pittsburgh, son, Norman Fine of Washington, brother, Regis C....

George E. Seman

George E. Seman

Mar 22, 2023

George E. Seman, 82, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born February 16, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Marie E. (Semago) Seman. He was the husband of the late Virginia Fields (MacFarlane) Seman, who passed away in 2012. George was raised in Glassport and went...

Robert Harrison Deer

Robert Harrison Deer

Mar 19, 2023

Robert "Buzz" Harrison Deer, 77, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after a prolonged illness. He was born on September 26, 1945, in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Wakefield and Ruth (Harrison) Deer. Buzz was a graduate of Bethany College in West Virginia. He was an avid, life-long Steelers fan. He will be...

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