Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Albert Minjock

Albert Minjock

Jun 27, 2023

Albert  Minjock, 88, of Greenock, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2023. He was born June 2, 1935 in Monongahela and was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Struniak) Minjock. Albert was a US Army Veteran. He was a retired Mold Polisher for Corning Glass in Charleroi, PA. He enjoyed watching Nascar and sports, he was an avid hunter...

Katherine Ruth Skripkar

Katherine Ruth Skripkar

Jun 24, 2023

Katherine Ruth Miller Skripkar age 91, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was born May 22, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William Robert and Agnes Louise (Reitz) Miller Tognarini. She was the wife of 62 years to the late Andrew Skripkar, who passed away September 9, 2014. Known to family as...

Dennis James McLaughlin

Dennis James McLaughlin

Jun 24, 2023

Dennis James McLaughlin, 72, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born March 29, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James and Betty (Kiser) McLaughlin. Dennis was the Plant Manager at Elizabeth Carbide and retired after 47 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Annette Marie (Romanchak)...

Lawrence "Craig" Johnson

Lawrence "Craig" Johnson

Jun 22, 2023

Lawrence Craig “Craig” Johnson, 65, passed away on June 22, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Craig was born April 7, 1958, to Herman and Floy Johnson. He graduated from Galesburg High School, then went on to receive his bachelor's degree at Knox College. Craig then moved to Pittsburgh to further his education. His health failed and he was unable to complete...

Carol Kemp Nill

Carol Kemp Nill

Jun 22, 2023

Carol Kemp Nill, 84, most recently of Arden Courts Jefferson Hills, previously of McKeesport, Elizabeth Township, and White Oak, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023. Born June 27, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Carol was the daughter of the late Edward L. Kemp and Carol Virginia Hemington Kemp. She graduated from Lebanon Junior High in West Mifflin and McKeesport High School. In...

James Edward Quantz

James Edward Quantz

Jun 16, 2023

James Edward Quantz, 73, of Elizabeth Township, died suddenly on Friday, June 16, 2023 while riding on the Yough Bike Trail. He was born May 28, 1950 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James Leroy and Mary Theresa (Germack) Quantz. James was retired from Keystone Oaks High School where he had taught Social Studies for 35 years....

Charles D. "Donnie" Davis, Jr.

Charles D. "Donnie" Davis, Jr.

Jun 13, 2023

Charles Donald “Donnie” Davis, Jr., formerly of Donora, passed away, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in Washington Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 28, 1964 in Monongahela and was the son of the late Charles D. Davis, Sr. and Martha Cuthbert (the late James Murphy) Davis of Duquesne. Donnie worked as a mechanic for many years. In...

Jeremy A. Belliconish

Jeremy A. Belliconish

Jun 9, 2023

Jeremy A. Belliconish, 43, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023. He was born April 19, 1980 in McKeesport and was the son of Renee (Beluscak) and Mac Petty of White Oak. Jeremy was a 1998 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was a Plumbing Associate at the Home Depot in West Mifflin. He was also a...

Thomas S. Jameson

Thomas S. Jameson

Jun 3, 2023

Thomas S. Jameson, 49, of Elizabeth Township passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on November 11, 1973 and is the son of Patricia (Galley) Jameson of Pittsburgh, and Robert T. Jameson II of Rostraver. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at his best friend, Jimmy Ward's farm in Greene County. He was always helping...

Kenneth P. "Kenny" Gouker

Kenneth P. "Kenny" Gouker

Jun 3, 2023

Today our hearts are broken forever as we have lost the best husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Kenneth Paul "Kenny" Gouker, 73, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in Pittsburgh with his family by his side. He was born September 10, 1949 in Jefferson Hills and was the son of the late Francis T. Gouker, Sr....

Lena Rose Renckly

Lena Rose Renckly

Jun 1, 2023

Lena Rose Renckly, 96, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born in Revloc, PA, on March 6, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Venturino and Monica (Loretta) Candelore. She was the wife to the late Thomas Camille Renckly before his passing in 1981. Lena worked many jobs; from a Manager at Zayre's years...

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Trepanowski

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Trepanowski

May 28, 2023

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Trepanowski, 96, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born on November 12, 1926, she was the eldest of the nine children of the late John and Mary (Faron) Kovalyak. Betty was a member of Ascension Church in Clairton. She graduated from Clairton High School and worked at the A & P Supermarket in Clairton...

Kristie Ann Krznaric

Kristie Ann Krznaric

May 28, 2023

Kristie Ann Krznaric, 48, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1974 in McKeesport and was the daughter of James R. (Rose) Krznaric of White Oak and Linda (John) Sandmeyer Peduzzi of North Huntingdon. Kristie was a member of the Greenock United Methodist...

Linda Jean Hansen

Linda Jean Hansen

May 27, 2023

Linda Jean Hansen, 74, of Christy Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born June 10, 1948 in Wall and was the daughter of the late Jean (Fry) Paige and was the wife of the late Harry E. Hansen. Linda was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Kane Regional in McKeesport and was previously a Hair Stylist....

Dennis James Jackowski

Dennis James Jackowski

May 26, 2023

Dennis James Jackowski, 50, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at home. He was born December 27, 1972 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Edward H. and Doris (Rugg) Jackowski. Dennis was a 1990 graduate of McKeesport High School and formerly worked for Anker Industries. He was a member of the former Turner's Gym in...

Bobbi Jean Wagner

Bobbi Jean Wagner

May 24, 2023

Bobbi Jean Wagner, 68, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born February 9, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Robert and Olive (Stenson) Mauger. She was the wife of the late William George Wagner who passed away December16, 2020. Bobbi Jean was a member of the First Christian Church, McKeesport, and...

James "J.R." Richardson Williams, Jr.

James "J.R." Richardson Williams, Jr.

May 19, 2023

James "J.R." Richardson Williams, Jr., 34, of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born August 3, 1988 in McKeesport and was the son of Cathy Marie (Rick) Davenport Williams of Buena Vista and James "Rich" Richardson (Lori) Williams of West Newton. J.R. was a 2006 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. J.R. was a kind hearted...

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...