Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations
Ronald J. Rupert
Feb 3, 2024
Ronald J. Rupert, 85, of Greenock, passed away Saturday February 3, 2024. He was born January 3, 1939 in Stowe Township and was the son of the late Robert Clarence and Caroline (Pade) Rupert. He was the husband of 35 years to Judith Mae Rupert. He worked as an Aircraft Mechanic for US Airways and United Airlines for many years....
Mildred L. Messina
Feb 2, 2024
Mildred "Mili" Messina, 90, of Versailles, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born August 17, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George and Sinnie (Kramer) Forney. She was the wife of the late Carl "Carlo" J. Messina who passed away November 28, 2013. Mili attended McKeesport School...
Daniel Gerard Wittig
Feb 1, 2024
Daniel Gerard Wittig, 66, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born September 18, 1957 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late George and Evelyn (Tobin) Wittig. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Hand) Wittig; daughter Jessica Wittig of White Oak and son Jonathan Wittig of Philadelphia; brothers Robert (Mary Ann) Wittig, Lawrence...
Elaine M. Suranovich
Jan 30, 2024
Elaine M. (Comer-Powell) Suranovich, 79, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born July 27, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth "Betty" (O'Rourke) Comer. She was the wife of the late Steven Suranovich, Sr., who passed away October 10, 2005. Elaine was a member of Mary, Mother of God,...
Janet Brown Blaho
Jan 26, 2024
Janet Brown (Griffiths) Blaho, 92, of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg campus, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born July 5, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Effie (McCleary) Griffiths. Janet was a 1949 graduate of McKeesport High School and 1953 graduate of Carnegie...
Louis Anthony Campano, IV
Jan 25, 2024
Louis Anthony Campano IV, 21, passed away on January 25, 2024. Born on January 21, 2003, Louie was the son of Louis (Tricia) Campano III and Rebecca Campano ("Coach Frank" Cortazzo). In addition to his parents, Louie is survived by his brothers, Damon and Mason Campano; stepbrother, Julian Webber; bonus siblings, Frankie Cortazzo, Angelina Cortazzo and Faith Hresko; Grandparents, Louis...
Joseph C. Gregory Jr.
Jan 23, 2024
Joseph C. Gregory, Jr., 78, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at home. He was born October 10, 1945 in Brownsville and was the son of the late Joseph C. Gregory, Sr. and Anna M. (Petrick) Gregory. Joseph was a US NAVY Veteran, who served during the Vietnam conflict. Upon his completion...
William Gordon Ross
Jan 22, 2024
William Gordon Ross, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday January 22, 2024. He was born July 27, 1930 in Glassport and was the son of the late Donald O. and Nina (Wilkes) Ross. He was the loving husband of 47 years to Elaine (Lathrop) Ross. William was an Air Force veteran and a proud member of the VA. He...
Joy B. DeClaudio
Jan 19, 2024
Joy B. DeClaudio, 92, of Irwin, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 19, 2024. She was born July 4, 1931 in Irwin and was the daughter of the late Emil and Narcissa (Morpanini) Brunazzi, Sr. She was the wife of the late Robert "Bob" DeClaudio who passed away in 2002. Joy had worked for US Steel Irvin Works...
Richard Daihl Woodring
Jan 16, 2024
Richard Daihl Woodring, 82, of Belle Vernon, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born December 28, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leroy and Martha (Daihl) Woodring. Richard was a Pennsylvania Licensed Insurance Agent and worked for Szeiler and Associates. Woody also enjoyed hunting and fishing, Penn State and Steelers football games, as well...
Sandra L. Bertoty
Jan 14, 2024
Sandra L. (Shaffer) Bertoty, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 14th at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Born January 18, 1946 in McKeesport to the late George H. and Anna M. (Surgeon) Shaffer, she was a graduate of McKeesport Area High School (1963) and the Douglas School of Business (1965). At her first job at Renzie Park...
June A. McElravy
Jan 14, 2024
June A. Halvorson McElravy, 95, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Mt. View Memory Care Home in Greensburg, PA. She was born June 12, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Halvorson, Sr. and Anna Widen Halvorson. She was the loving wife of Glenn McElravy, who passed away on September 18, 2006....
Daniel John Lazar
Jan 13, 2024
Daniel John Lazar, 63, of Elizabeth Township. passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at home. He was born February 2, 1960 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Francis and Sharlene Marie (Moxin) Lazar. He is survived by his son, Christopher Daniel (Courtney) Lazar, of Clairton, sister, Kathy Lazar Sorton of Elizabeth Township, and grandchildren, Leo, Tora,...
Juanita Denise Betters
Jan 13, 2024
Juanita Denise (Matuschek) Betters, 68, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Duquesne, precious daughter, cherished sister, beloved wife, devoted mother and joyful grandmother, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. Juanita was an avid reader who enjoyed her flower garden and cross stitching. Her true passion, that she shared with her husband was college basketball, better never bother her during March Madness!!...
Dale Chester Maurer
Jan 9, 2024
Dale Chester Maurer, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born January 3, 1944 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Glenn and Margaret (Johnson) Maurer. Dale was a retired warehouse worker for G.C. Murphy and also worked for US Steel. He is survived by his sons, Jeffrey Maurer of Janesville,WI and...
Alice Mary Betzner
Jan 5, 2024
Alice Mary Betzner, 88, of Greenock, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born June 29, 1935 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Viszokai) Kalo. She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township. Alice grew up in Duquesne Place. She was a very loving wife,...
Shawn Edward Felicetty
Jan 4, 2024
Shawn Edward Felicetty, 52, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born February 24, 1971 in McKeesport and was the son of Jayne Felicetty of White Oak and the late Joseph Thurmond. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Dajahn Griffin and Connor Adkins of Delaware, and Kellen Felicetty of McKeesport; daughter,...
William John "Bill" Greiner
Jan 2, 2024
William John "Bill" Greiner, 77, of Jefferson Hills passed away at home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born May 6, 1946 in McKeesport and was son to the late Joseph Julius and Lillian (Coddington) Greiner. Bill was a McKeesport High School graduate and served in the US Navy. He loved sports cars, and enjoyed volunteering his time to...
William E. Stonebraker
Jan 2, 2024
William E. "Red" Stonebraker, 96, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at home. He was born June 7, 1927 in Butler and was the son of the late Gerald O. and Clarissa (Young) Stonebraker. He was the husband of the late Dianne Louise (Krepps) Stonebraker, who passed away June 19, 2013. Red was a US Navy Veteran...
Hugh Darren Geyer
Dec 29, 2023
Hugh Darren Geyer passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the age of 61. Darren leaves behind his beloved wife, Barb Geyer and his best friend and companion, his dog Bear. Darren also leaves behind his mother, Judith (Thomas) Lyons and father, Hugh (Maria) Geyer. In addition to his wife and parents, he is...