Obituaries

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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Yvonne Waugaman

Yvonne Waugaman

Jun 26, 2025

Yvonne Waugaman, 84, of McKeesport passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Lumberton, NC to the late Carly Ruben and Nellie Mae (Woods) Royal. She took pride in her schooling, and got numerous degrees in applied sciences and psychology. As well as having true passion for interior design, she worked many years for...

Carolyn Sue Metz

Carolyn Sue Metz

Jun 14, 2025

Carolyn Sue "Bunny" Metz, 66, of Elizabeth Boro, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. Bunny was born March 29, 1959 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Wilbur K. Chavis and Ruth C. (Sturms) Griffin. She had previously worked as a bartender at The Elizabeth MOOSE and also worked for over 20 years at Howell Craft in Elizabeth...

Joseph E. Gallo, Jr.

Joseph E. Gallo, Jr.

Jun 12, 2025

Joseph E. "Joe" Gallo, Jr., 91, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at home. He was born August 16, 1933 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Joseph E. Gallo Sr. and Emma Irene (Breegle) Gallo. He is reunited with his wife of 72 years, the late Norma Jean (Mayfield) Gallo, who passed away...

Taylor Elizabeth Mehalcik

Taylor Elizabeth Mehalcik

Jun 11, 2025

Taylor Elizabeth Mehalcik, 29, of McKeesport passed away June 11, 2025. She was born November 29, 1995 in McKeesport to the late Scott Mehalcik, and to Kristie Pratt-Braun, and Paul Braun of McKeesport. Taylor was a loving mother, daughter, and friend - she was kind, funny, and had a beautiful soul, who was always surrounded by so many that cared...

Albert "Bud" Palochko

Albert "Bud" Palochko

Jun 11, 2025

Albert "Bud" Palochko, 82, of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born in McKeesport on August 29, 1942 to the late Albert T. and Theresa (DiBattista) Palochko. He was the loving husband to his late wife, Diane C. Palochko, before her passing in August 2021. Bud was a proud Navy Veteran, who served from 1960-1963, and worked...

Howard W. Dempsey

Howard W. Dempsey

Jun 9, 2025

Howard W. Dempsey, 92, of North Versailles passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. He was born in Braddock, PA on November 24, 1932 to the late Arnold and Amelia (Soles) Dempsey. He was the husband to the late Mary Catherine (Heil) Dempsey before her passing in November 1990. Howard served in the US Army from 1953-1955 and was honorably discharged...

Linda M. McEvoy

Linda M. McEvoy

Jun 8, 2025

Linda M. McEvoy, 70, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born August 31, 1954 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Alberta J. (Stock) Sherman. She was the wife of 24 years to the late Ronald F. McEvoy Jr., who passed away...

Rose Marie Zuro

Rose Marie Zuro

Jun 7, 2025

Rose Marie (Theis) Zuro, 94, of Greenock, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. She was born May 10, 1931 in Gratztown and was the daughter of the late Herbert G. and Ida Ruth (Hamilton) Cadman Theis. She was the loving wife of the late Paul Zuro, who passed away on March 6, 2013. Rose was a 1949 graduate of...

Patti Jo Pershing

Patti Jo Pershing

Jun 5, 2025

Patti Jo Pershing, 64, of Duquesne, formerly of Blaine Hill, passed away June 5, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born February 28, 1961, she was the daughter of William S. Pershing and Nancy Jean "Jean" (Lape) Pershing and stepdaughter of Laurel J. Pershing, who passed away December 8, 2020. Patti graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School. She...

James P. Craig

James P. Craig

Jun 3, 2025

James P. Craig, 75, of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. He was born April 30, 1950 and was the son of the late William H. and Alice (Luehm) Craig. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara (Laughin) Craig, who passed away on July 12, 2021. He was a retired Funeral Director for the former William...

Rev. Robert Michael Walney

Rev. Robert Michael Walney

Jun 2, 2025

Rev. Robert Michael Walney, also known as, Robert Eschelbacher, 86, of Greenock, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born May 8, 1939, and was the son of the late Edward and Pearl Eschelbacher. He was the loving husband of 39 years to the late Rev. Ruth Walney, who passed away on May, 8 2001. He was a...

Melissa Lou Stefanic

Melissa Lou Stefanic

Jun 1, 2025

Melissa Lou Stefanic, 63 of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Glassport passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born in McKeesport on February 21, 1962 to the late Frank and Kathleen (Dunlap) Ventresca. Melissa was a woman of many hobbies, talents, and careers. Starting her journey as a Ballerina at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, then going to Chatham University to...

Jacqueline Cohen

Jacqueline Cohen

May 31, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie' Cohen, 79, of Pittsburgh passed away at home Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 24, 1945 to the late Irwin and Sara (Verbofsky) Katz. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Cohen; daughter, Robyn (David) Brown of McDonald; grandchildren, Abigayle and Parker Brown, and Tori Cohen; her brother, Richard (Susan) Katz; her...

Donn Kight

Donn Kight

May 27, 2025

Donn Kight, 93, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born August 1, 1931 and was the son of the late Clarence Lehr and Mildred (Mutterer) Kight. He was the loving husband of the late Janet "Dawn" Kight, who passed away on May 4, 2004. Donn was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean...

William Howard Gonder

William Howard Gonder

May 22, 2025

William "Bill" Howard Gonder, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at The Palms at O'Neil Personal Care Home on Thursday May 22, 2025. He was born June 18, 1937 in Chalfont Borough and was the son of the late Maron Gonder and Sylvia Lewis. He attended Turtle Creek High School and the University of Pittsburgh for a year. He...

Darril Clark Bill

Darril Clark Bill

May 21, 2025

Darril Clark Bill (“D.C.”), 59, was a lifelong adventurer who called many places “Home”- McKeesport, PA; Peachtree City, GA; Orlando FL; and Blue Ridge, GA.

His final days were spent making his mark in Chattanooga, TN, where he passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

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Darril was born in 1966 in McKeesport, PA to Faik D. Bill and Janice M. (Grimes) Bill.

Driven...

Kathy Eileen Ulbrich

Kathy Eileen Ulbrich

May 19, 2025

Kathy Eileen Ulbrich, 69, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born May 10, 1956. She was the daughter of the late John and Stella Ulbrich. Kathy was a 1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and went on to attend Theil College, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education....

Norma Jean Gallo

Norma Jean Gallo

May 15, 2025

Norma Jean Gallo, 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born November 16, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Lula A. (Ford) Mayfield. She was a longtime member of the former Frank Baptist Church. Norma was a longtime employee and housekeeper for Dr. Rudy and Ann Buck. She was a...

Dolores Reichman

Dolores Reichman

May 13, 2025

Dolores Buchman Reichman, 95, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born February 15, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Berti and Helen (Mermelstein) Buchman. Dolores was the wife of the late Harry Reichman. She was a member of the Gemilas Chesed Synagogue and its sisterhood there. Upon graduation from the Winona...

Deborah L. Geissler

Deborah L. Geissler

May 13, 2025

Deborah L. "Debi" (Caster) Geissler, 67, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at home. Debi was born September 11, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William J. and Betty Jane (Swindell) Caster. She worked for Advent Communications for many years in the accounts payable department. Debi was a very private person, but also...