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David Paul Detwiler
Oct 31, 2023
David Paul Detwiler, 73, of West Mifflin passed away at his home Tuesday October 31, 2023. Born February 12, 1950, he was the son of the late Paul W. Detwiler and the late Norma Ruth (Lewis) Tennant and cared for by his stepfather Ervin Tennant. David was a 1969 graduate of West Mifflin North High School. He was a long-time...
Victor Joseph Ruisi
Oct 31, 2023
Victor Joseph Ruisi, 91, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at home. He was born March 16, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Concetta (Pitone) Ruisi. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish-St. Patrick Church in Christy Park, and was also a member of McKeesport VFW, Knights of Columbus,...
William John Byers
Oct 31, 2023
William John "Big Billy" Byers, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1934 in Clairton and was the son of the late William James and Isabele (Bach) Byers. Billy was a US Navy Veteran who served during The Korean War, for his service he was...
Victoria Jane Griffith
Oct 29, 2023
Victoria Jane (Butler) Griffith, 64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born August 25, 1959 in Homestead and was the daughter of the late James M. and Sara Jane (Caulfield) Butler, Sr. She was the wife of the late Russell "Rusty" Griffith. She was a 1977 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. She is survived...
Kenneth Huey
Oct 27, 2023
Kenneth Huey, 80, of Boston, formerly of White Oak, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at home. He was born June 5, 1943 in Uniontown and was the son of the late William and Kathryn (Brigg) Huey. Kenneth retired from the former G. C. Murphy Warehouse in Christy Park. He is survived by his wife, Elsie (Kania) Huey, daughters, Catherine...
Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych
Oct 21, 2023
Marybeth Trapani-Hanasewych, of Allison Park, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2023. Daughter of the late Patricia and Dominic Trapani and preceded in death by her beloved husband John. She is survived by her Son Patrick, Siblings Michelle Harper (Michael) Maria Goman (William), brother Michael Trapani (Nancy), beloved dog Luci, and many loving nieces and nephews. Marybeth retired...
Virginia "Ginny" Mary Kapisak
Oct 19, 2023
Virginia Mary "Ginny" Kapisak, aka "MiMi," 79, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on October 22, 1943 and was the daughter to the late Paul Joseph and Eugenia Grace (Milkowski) Straker. She was the loving wife of 30+ years to the late Dennis Andrew Kapisak, Sr., before his passing in August 2001....
Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Burkett
Oct 18, 2023
Gerald Eugnene "Jerry" Burkett, 91, of Port Vue passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 18, 1932 and was the son to the late Carl and Mildred (Davis) Burkett. Jerry worked many years, holding many jobs within US Steel at the National Tube. He worked as a 'Hot Baller' on the pouring floor, he...
Maynard James Hansen
Oct 17, 2023
Maynard James Hansen, of Elizabeth Township, passed peacefully in his sleep on October 17, 2023after a brief illness at the age of 88. He was born on May 1, 1935, in Lakefield, Minnesota, to OlgaWilhelmina Margareta (Wold) and Hans J. Hansen. He was raised in Minnesota and then moved to Clifton, Texas at the age of 12, and for many...
Joanne Johnson
Oct 16, 2023
Joanne Johnson, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born November 20, 1952 in Blythedale and was the daughter of the late William George and Bena Theresa (Frabizio) Brubaker. She was a 1970 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ralph N. Johnson,...
Toula Pedos
Oct 16, 2023
Toula Pedos, 92, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at home. She was born June 10, 1931 in Mingo Junction, OH., and was the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Saffo) Zahardis. She was the wife of the late Gust G. Pedos who passed away March 3, 2022. Toula worked in sales at the former Kaufman's and...
George W. Humphreys, Sr.
Oct 16, 2023
George W. Humphreys, Sr., 80, of McKeesport passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. He was born February 5, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son to the late Edward and Isabella (McBride) Humphreys. George was a McKeesport High School graduate and was the Proprietor of 'George W. Humphreys & Sons, Wallpapering & Painting' company. He was very active with his...
Joseph A. Cendroski
Oct 15, 2023
Joseph A. "Joe" Cendroski, 79 of White Oak, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home. Joe was born in Glassport on April 7, 1944 and was the son to the late Stephen and Nancy (Kolodziej) Cendroski. He was a graduate of Glassport High School and lived most of his life in Glassport, working many years for Copperweld and Yarborough...
Ward Scott Kramer, III.
Oct 13, 2023
Ward Kramer, 60, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born December 22, 1962 in Wilkinsburg and was the son of Ward Kramer Jr. and Cynthia (Merritts) Kramer of Florida. Ward obtained his Bachelors Degree in Management Services from Point Park University and went on to work as a Senior Analyst of Professional Services at Becton...
Cheyenne A. Ignat
Oct 11, 2023
Cheyenne A. Ignat (McKelvey), 76, of Dravosburg, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 after a long hard battle with cancer. She was born October 4, 1947 and was daughter of the late Jim and Betty McKelvey, of Dravosburg. Cheyenne was a hairdresser by trade and a volunteer by nature. She was a life member at the Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department...
Robert William Troy
Oct 9, 2023
Robert William "Chirpy" Troy, 76 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on October 9, 2023 at home. He was born April 10, 1947 in Weirton, West Virginia and was the son of the late William Troy and Cecil and Beulah Goodwin, who raised him. He retired from US Steel Clairton Works with 37 years of service as a Millwright. Chirpy was...
Dennis Charles Husok
Oct 8, 2023
Dennis Charles Husok, 68, of West Newton, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on August 6, 1955 and was the son to the late Andrew and Stella (Szczerba) Husok. Dennis was a member of many clubs - Buena Vista Owls Cub, Versailles Croatian Club, Elizabeth Township Ex-Servicemen's Club - among others. He enjoyed spending his...
Earl E. King
Oct 7, 2023
Earl E. King, 97 of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born September 14, 1926 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Cecil Owen and Nellie Madilyn (Beisner) King. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Hankins) King who passed away May 12, 2012. They were married for 64 years. Earl was...
Janet Leah Pry
Oct 7, 2023
Janet Leah Pry, 82, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 7, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Harry and Evelyn (Tingle) Harrington. She was a member of First Evangelical Free Church, McKeesport and was the Equipment Operator for...
Rose M. Crupie
Oct 7, 2023
Rose M. Crupie, 90, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was born September 14, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Vincenza (Liberatore) Amendola. She was the wife of the late Nicholas J. Crupie who passed away August 22, 2009. Rose was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish- St....
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