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Charles William Shidel
Jul 8, 2025
Charles William "Chuck" Shidel, 86, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was born October 19, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Emil and Madeline (Skiffington) Shidel. Chuck was a US ARMY Veteran, stationed in Greenland and worked in the motor pool repairing vehicles. Upon completion of his military service, he worked in...
Daniel J. Capner, Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Daniel J. "Unc" "Cap" Capner, Jr., 94, of Elizabeth Township passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was born in McKeesport on January 17, 1931 to the late Daniel J. Capner, Sr., and the late Anna (Rengowski) Hamburg. Despite a rocky childhood; severely burned, placed in St. Paul's Orphanage and later injured in the tornado of 1944, Dan spoke fondly...
Albert George Lebedda
Jul 5, 2025
Albert George Lebedda, 89, of White Oak, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at home.
He was born July 15, 1935 in Homestead, PA, the oldest son of the late Albert and Edith Mae (Rushnik) Lebedda. A US Army veteran, he was a passionate student of history, especially the American Civil War and World War 2. Albert channeled that passion...
Sharon L. Schork
Jul 5, 2025
Sharon L. (Keeler) Schork, 72, of Jeannette, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born October 10, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late H.E. "Red" and Irene M. (Rudd) Keeler. She was the wife of 37 years to the late Gary S. Schork, who passed away March 10, 2016. Sharon worked at The former Cut...
Sandra Lee Lehner
Jul 4, 2025
Daughter of Louis and Lillian Broder
Better known as Sandy or Anny, she was the best, most unique person most of us will ever have the privilege of knowing. And as such, this story needs to demonstrate her moxie, humor, kindness, generosity, and depth of love. The friends and family who really knew her understand she would want nothing less than...
Sylvia J. Berger
Jul 2, 2025
Sylvia J. (Momberger) Berger, 76, of Allegheny Township, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a long journey with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Up until the end Sylvia maintained her compassion, appreciation and love of her family. Sylvia was born on March 7, 1949 in Allegheny Township, PA and was the daughter of the late Raymond...
Stephen James DeVries
Jul 2, 2025
Stephen James DeVries, 59, of Buena Vista, formerly of Crestline, CA passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born and raised in South Holland, Illinois to the late Adrian and Jeanne DeVries. As one of the first employees for the major Toyota Parts and Shipping Warehouse in California, Steve worked for over 20+ years before retiring in 2018. He...
Kamlaben Ramanbhai Patel
Jun 30, 2025
Kamlaben Ramanbhai Patel, 81, of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born March 6, 1944 in Ratanpura, India, and was the daughter of the late Dahyabhai and Rayben Patel. She is survived by husband of 66 years Ramanbhai Patel, her late son Bipinbhai Patel and his surviving wife Varsha Patel; daughter, Chhaya Patel and husband Hasmukh...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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