Obituaries

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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Harriet Darlene Sigmund

Harriet Darlene Sigmund

Dec 28, 2023

Harriet Darlene Sigmund, 82, of McKeesport passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.  She was born in Pittsburgh on  May 3, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Pauline Hauber & Harry E. Sigmund and stepfather Leonard Hauber. Harriet was a school bus operator for over 23 years, retiring from McKeesport Area School District then driving for First Student Transportation...

Richard Paul Sandin

Richard Paul Sandin

Dec 28, 2023

Richard Paul "Rich" Sandin, 69, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. He was born January 1, 1954 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ernest Sandin Sr.  and Grayce Ellen (Worrall) Sandin.  Rich was a United States Marine Veteran and served during the Vietnam Era.  Upon his return home from his military service he worked various...

Mildred M. Farley

Mildred M. Farley

Dec 28, 2023

Mildred M. Farley, 98, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was born in Library, PA on May 23, 1925 and was daughter to the late Robert and Nellie (McNaughton) Naser. She was the wife to the late Douglas M. Farley before his passing in December of 2000. Mildred was a long time member of St. Patrick's...

Eileen Komyanik

Eileen Komyanik

Dec 27, 2023

Eileen Komyanik, 65, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on October 3, 1958 and was the daughter to the late Michael A. and Genevieve L. (Callahan) Komyanik. Eileen worked many years as an Electrical Engineer for Carnegie Science Center, and worked on numerous projects throughout the building. She is survived by her...

Marsha A. Leone

Marsha A. Leone

Dec 26, 2023

Marsha A. Leone, 77, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born December 13, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Stephen G. Barna and the late Myra F. (Hickman) Barna-Soloman. Marsha was an animal lover, a music fanatic, and enjoyed her trips to Ocean City Maryland. She is survived by her daughter, Lauren...

Richard John Tarsala

Richard John Tarsala

Dec 23, 2023

Richard John Tarsala, 76, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 23, 2023. he was born March 27, 1947 in Braddock and was the son of the late John Andrew and Ruth (Nemanick) Tarsala. Richard was a member of First Evangelical Free Church, McKeesport, and strived to live his life by his...

James Andrew Bodner

James Andrew Bodner

Dec 21, 2023

James Andrew "Jim" Bodner, 65, of Elizabeth Township passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 17, 1958 and was the son of the late Joseph Bodner, Sr., and the late Florence (Elco) Bodner. Jim was a Thomas Jefferson graduate and worked for 25+ years with Krebs Dodge managing the Parts Department. He is survived...

Florence Louise Kaylor

Florence Louise Kaylor

Dec 21, 2023

Florence Louise Kaylor, 85, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was born November 7, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Homer and Jennie Mae (Manning) Bills. She was the loving wife of 66 years to Edwin D. Kaylor. Florence was a manger for Port Vue Super Dollar  and later Hickory Farms in...

Michael J. Rodgers

Michael J. Rodgers

Dec 20, 2023

Michael J. "Mike" Rodgers. 57, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born July 5, 1966 in McKeesport and is the son of Patricia (Arnold) Rodgers of McKeesport, and the late Mike Rodgers. Mike worked as a contractor many years, serving many local businesses with any painting & wall papering needs. He was also an incredible handyman...

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Koch

Elizabeth "Liz" A. Koch

Dec 19, 2023

Elizabeth A. “Liz” (DiVencenzo) Koch, 75, of Blythedale, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023.  She was born on February 4, 1948.  She was the devoted daughter of the late Anna DiVincenzo.  She graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School and started a lifelong career in the medical field.  She began her career working front desk for Dr. William F. Ryckman, Family...

Howard Ronald "Ron" Pry, Sr.

Howard Ronald "Ron" Pry, Sr.

Dec 18, 2023

Howard Ronald "Ron" Pry, Sr.,  84, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 30, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Howard A. and Geraldine (Bryce) Pry. He was the husband of the late Janet Leah (Harrington) Pry who passed away October 7,...

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Morgan

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Morgan

Dec 14, 2023

Sandra Jean "Sandy" Morgan, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at Grandview Estates on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born June 17, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas "Tom" and Dorothy Neil (Hough) Morgan. She grew up in Clairton, PA in Woodland Terrace and participated in the girl scouts, playing piano, attending football games with her...

Samuel J. Frost

Samuel J. Frost

Dec 13, 2023

Samuel J. Frost, 73, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  He was born January 13, 1950 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Samuel Perry and Agnes (Kelly) Frost.  He was the husband of the late Mary Margaret (Barno) Frost, who passed away May 21, 2020.  Along with his late wife, he was the former...

Duane O. "JR" Stanton

Duane O. "JR" Stanton

Dec 9, 2023

Duane O. "JR" Stanton, 76, of West Mifflin, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born January 18, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George H. and Madelyn M. (Hibbs) Stanton. Duane was a tow truck driver for over 25 years, most recently for C&D Towing. He is survived by his daughters, Monniequa Stanton and...

Ruth Niedzwecki

Ruth Niedzwecki

Dec 8, 2023

Ruth Niedzwecki, 82, of Forward Township, formerly of Liberty Borough, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born March 22, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mary (Chernicky) Dwornick. She was the wife of the late Anthony Richard Niedzwecki who passed away February 29, 2020. Ruth was a member of Sts. Joachim...

Dorothy Mae "Dee" Ault

Dorothy Mae "Dee" Ault

Dec 8, 2023

Dorothy Mae "Dee" Ault, 86, of Boston, Elizabeth Township, passed away on December 8, 2023. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, sister, mother-in-law and friend, who will be dearly missed. Affectionately known as Dee, she lived life fully and truly relished every moment, especially those with her family. She was a lovely lady with a great sense of...

Ralph James Cochran

Ralph James Cochran

Dec 7, 2023

Ralph James Cochran, 70, of Elizabeth Township, formerly South Park, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 17, 1953 and was the son of the late Ralph George and Elizabeth Merl (Stilley) Cochran. Ralph enjoyed motocross sports in all aspects, repairing dirt bikes and racing them as "Ralph Racing" with his children. He would...

Glenn C. McKeown

Glenn C. McKeown

Dec 4, 2023

Glenn C. McKeown, 98, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Greenock, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at home. He was born November 9, 1925 in Gratztown, and was the son of the late James Daniel and Nora Bell (Sterner) McKeown. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Maurer) McKeown who passed away February 17, 2020. He was a member...

Patricia "Patti" Dobos

Patricia "Patti" Dobos

Dec 4, 2023

Patricia "Patti" Dobos, 74, of McKeesport passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on January 10, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Chester and Patricia (Shank) Ornowski. Patti worked many years as a Data Entry Clerk for G.C Murphy, and the McKeesport Candy Company before retiring. She was a long time member of St....

Ernest H. Raymer

Ernest H. Raymer

Nov 29, 2023

Ernest H. Raymer, 40, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born September 29, 1983 in Pittsburgh and is the son of Ernest J. Raymer of Port Vue and Deborah A. Mattie of Glassport. Ernest was a chef at Olives and Peppers restaurant in Trafford and he had previously worked as a chef at Luciano's restaurant. He...