Obituaries
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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations
Joudat "Umoo, Jody" Hadad
Sep 19, 2021
Joudat "Umoo, Jody" Hadad, 89, went to be with the Lord and his loved ones on September 19, 2021. He is survived by his three brothers and two sisters, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Jody was loved by all. Although he had no children, he treated them like his own. He was more than just Umoo. He was like...
Darlene Kutzfar
Sep 19, 2021
Darlene Kutzfar, 73, of Glassport ,passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 26, 1947 in North Versailles and was the daughter of the late Patrick and Dorothy (Baker) Harding. She was the wife of the late Robert Stanley Kutzfar who passed away in 2005. Darlene loved the Steelers and enjoyed...
Deborah M. "Debbie" Filson
Sep 18, 2021
Deborah M. "Debbie" Filson, 64, of North Huntingdon, passed away, Saturday, September 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 13, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John F. Trepanowski and Betty (Kovalyak) Trepanowski of White Oak. She was the wife of the late Dennis J. Filson, Sr., who passed away November...
Paula Jean Pope
Sep 17, 2021
Paula Jean Pope, 61, of Hempfield Township, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021. She was born August 20, 1960 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John F. Trepanowski and Betty (Kovalyak) Trepanowski of White Oak. She worked numerous jobs throughout her life, but most recently worked as an office manager at Hydro Technical Services in Elizabeth. She...
Anthony R. "Tony" Hilko, Sr.
Sep 15, 2021
Anthony R. "Tony" Hilko, Sr.,86, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born March 1, 1935 in Glassport and was the son of the late Michael and Anna Mary (Smolchick) Hilko. Tony was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish. He worked numerous jobs throughout his life, he was a bricklayer, worked for the former...
Eleanor M. Buck
Sep 13, 2021
Eleanor M. Buck, 88, of Munhall, formerly of West Mifflin, PA passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born June 22, 1933 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Hudak) Stuno. Eleanor was the wife of the late Paul M. Buck. She was the co-owner...
Alvian K. Rhoades
Sep 12, 2021
Alvian K. Rhoades, 83, of Smithton, formerly of Ruffs Dale, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was born July 6, 1938 in Smithton and was the son of the late John and Loma (Robertson) Rhoades . He was the husband of the late Carol A. (Casteel) Rhoades, who passed away February 16, 2016. Alvian worked many jobs throughout his...
Eleanor Louise Herbert
Sep 10, 2021
Eleanor Louise (Whiteman) Herbert passed away quietly in her home with her husband, Paul, at her side on September 10, 2021 after a period of declining health. They were married 64 years and are devoted Christians. A native of Buena Vista, PA she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anne Whiteman. Eleanor earned her BS degree from University...
Lorraine Coltogirone Alexander
Sep 8, 2021
Lorraine Coltogirone Alexander, 73, of Fort Lauderdale, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born December 28, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Peter Coltogirone and the late Ruby Mae Walker. She was the wife to the late Tim Alexander, who passed away April, 8, 2018. Lorraine had a hard shell, but...
George Williams, Jr.
Sep 7, 2021
George Williams, Jr., 57, of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born September 23, 1963 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George Williams, Sr., and of Patricia Lorraine (Vandervort) Williams of Elizabeth. George worked for St. Moritz Building as a Commercial Janitor for 10+ years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by...
Kathy Marie Slosky
Sep 7, 2021
Kathy Marie Slosky, 76, of Pittsburgh, passed away with her son by her side on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was born June 16, 1945, in Bentleyville, PA and was the daughter of the late Albert August "Jack" and Anna (Frencik) Slosky. She graduated from Bentworth High School in 1963 and then attended Robert Morris Junior College, graduating in 1964....
Anna R. Grygo
Sep 4, 2021
Anna R. Grygo, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born July 12, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian E. (Reitz) Krutz. She retired from Chubb and Son Group Insurance Company as an Internal Auditor. She is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Grygo, daughter, Dr. Patricia A....
Lana Lee Bishop
Sep 3, 2021
Lana Lee Bishop, 73, of White Oak, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born January 19, 1948 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward and Hilda (Gartner) Bishop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Bishop. Lana worked for Alcoa and had previously worked for the former G.C....
Stephanie Renee' Kunz
Sep 2, 2021
Stephanie Renee' Kunz, 41, of Cuddy, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at home. She was born March 16, 1980 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Stein) Kirkwood. Stephanie was raised by the late Louise (Macri) Cunning who passed away August 18, 2011. Stephanie was a National Refinance Processor for Priority...
Pamela Lee Readel
Sep 2, 2021
Pamela Lee Readel, 68, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 with her children by her side. She was born December 6, 1952 in Mckeesport and was the daughter of Evelyn (Fravega) Schaffner of Versailles and the late William Schaffner. Pam was retired from Rivers Casino. She was a loving mother and grandmother and her life revolved around...
David Kenneth Hall
Aug 31, 2021
David Kenneth Hall, 61, of Greenock, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home. He was born September 22, 1959 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Austin and Joanne Dolores (Knight) Hall. David was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Irwin and was a graduate of the Columbia School of Broadcasting. He was a...
Carol L. Opfar
Aug 31, 2021
Carol L. (Quinn) Opfar, 61, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born September 16, 1959 in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Kelley) Quinn. She was married to the late David D. Opfar, who passed away May 11, 2014. She graduated from East Allegheny School in 1977. Carol held many...
Shirley Sidun
Aug 29, 2021
Shirley Sidun, 80, of North Irwin, passed away, Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born August 22, 1941 in Osceola Mills and was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Dresko) Herr. Shirley attended Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin. She worked at the former Norwin Diner as a waitress, was a manager for 10 years at Stop n 'Go...
Jay Z. Zaracki
Aug 29, 2021
Jay Z. Zaracki, 58, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was born July 23, 1963 in Braddock and was the son of the late Joseph Z. Zaracki Sr. and Mary Ann (Norman) Zaracki Costello of McKeesport. Jay worked many jobs throughout his life as a carpenter and as a groundskeeper at Braddock Catholic Cemetery. He was a...
Patricia Kay Connors
Aug 26, 2021
Patricia Kay Connors, 71, of Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born November 3, 1949 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James E. and Vera H. (Sharpack) Connors. She is survived by her daughters, Lorri (Don) Thorton of Elizabeth Township, Karri (Tom) Boden of Liberty Borough and Sarah (Mike) Zorrak of Cranberry, son, Christopher...