Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Joshua A. Decker

Joshua A. Decker

Aug 24, 2021

Joshua A. "Deck" Decker, 39, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born January 26, 1982 in McKeesport and was the son of Alberta (Paul Paterra) Decker of McKeesport and Gene (Theresa) Lakovic of Clairton. Josh loved spending time with his friends, who were like family to him. He and his wife, Stacy would travel with...

William "Bill" L. Hutchison

William "Bill" L. Hutchison

Aug 24, 2021

William "Bill" Louis Hutchison, 51, of Monroeville, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born August 22, 1970 in McKeesport and was the son of Francis and Sharon (Seriana) Pomay of Greenock. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kristin (Painter) Hutchison, sister, Lindsey (Daniel) Duda of North Huntingdon, aunt, LouAnn (Butch) Evangelsita of Greenock,...

Miriam Scott Apter

Miriam Scott Apter

Aug 21, 2021

Miriam Scott Apter passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21 at the wonderful age of 101. She was born June 18, 1920 in Welch, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late David and Libby (Roston) Scott. She was the beloved wife of the late Nathaniel Apter for almost 75 years. She was a graduate of The Collegiate School...

James "Jim" Murphy

James "Jim" Murphy

Aug 21, 2021

James "Jim" Murphy, 94, of Duquesne, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born May 16, 1927 in Rankin and was the son of the late William "Bill" and Helen (Ursing) Murphy. Jim was a World War II Veteran who served in the US NAVY. He was a graduate of both the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and Penn...

Marcia "Marcy" Lynn King

Marcia "Marcy" Lynn King

Aug 20, 2021

Marcia "Marcy" Lynn King, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. She was born July 5, 1951 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John "Jack" Christian and Shirley Mae (Johnson) Burd. Marcy was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and worked for Dr. Edwin Davis in Elizabeth until her retirement in 2019....

Lucille B. Eonta

Lucille B. Eonta

Aug 19, 2021

Lucille B. Eonta, 87, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born September 22, 1933 in McKees Rocks and was the daughter of the late Peter A. and Lucille (Escawage) Donahoe. She was the wife of the late John C. Eonta who passed away July 11, 1987. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth A. Whiteman...

Dushan "Duke" Vranesevic

Dushan "Duke" Vranesevic

Aug 16, 2021

Dushan "Duke" Vranesevic, 98, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born July 12, 1923 in Duquesne and was the son of the late George and Mildred (Todorovich) Vranesevic. He was the husband of 61 years to the late Sophie (Vignovich) Vranesevic, who passed away May 15, 2009. He was a US ARMY...

Judith Arlene Anderson

Judith Arlene Anderson

Aug 15, 2021

Judith Arlene Anderson, 74, of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born March 27, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Melva R. (Johnson) Anderson. Judy was an Attorney and had a Law Practice in Penn Hills. She was previously the Director of Admissions at Eye and Ear Hospital in Pittsburgh....

John George Schmidt

John George Schmidt

Aug 12, 2021

John George Schmidt, 73, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born April 23, 1948 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Lawrence and Ruth Viola (Lutz) Schmidt. John was a retired Industrial Specialist for the Department of Defense and had also worked for the 911 Airbase at Pittsburgh International Airport. He was...

William Verne Flaherty

William Verne Flaherty

Aug 10, 2021

William Verne Flaherty, 75, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 surrounded by those who love him. He was born June 6, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Regis J. and Ina (Morrison) Flaherty. William was a U.S. Navy Veteran assigned to the U.S.S Sandoval for 3 years. He...

Diane Carter Palochko

Diane Carter Palochko

Aug 10, 2021

Diane Carter Palochko, 77, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was born October 14, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lois (Phillips) Knight. Diane was a McKeesport High School graduate, class of 1961, and later on became a part of the McKeesport School District Centennial School and retired from being a...

Edward Patrick Ryan, Sr.

Edward Patrick Ryan, Sr.

Aug 8, 2021

Edward Patrick Ryan, Sr.,74, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born December 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Vincent Patrick and Elizabeth Mary (Foley) Ryan. Ed was a former Police Officer and Detective for Allegheny County and was a US ARMY Veteran. For his service he was awarded the National...

Frank Barreiro

Frank Barreiro

Aug 6, 2021

Frank Barreiro, 83, of Greenock, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born November 16, 1937 in Universal and was the son of the late Florencio and Mary (Vales) Barreiro. He was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greenock, and was a US Army Veteran. He was retired from Advanced Metallurgy and had previously worked at the former...

Raymond Russell Curry

Raymond Russell Curry

Aug 6, 2021

Raymond Russell Curry, 75, of Greenock, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born July 20, 1946 in East McKeesport and was the son of the late Ralph R. and Carolyn Mae (Hancher) Curry. Raymond was a member of the Pine Run United Methodist Church, White Oak American Legion, Elizabeth Township Ex-serviceman's Association, the Versailles Croatian Club, and Dravosburg...

Lois Mae Haughey

Lois Mae Haughey

Aug 4, 2021

Lois Mae Haughey, 92, of Bedford, formerly of White Oak, passed away, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her daughter's home. She was born August 31, 1928 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late John William and Helen Marie (Corcoran) Straub. She was the wife of the late Jerome G. Haughey, who passed away December 27, 2010. She was...

Georgianna "Joey" Kaylor

Georgianna "Joey" Kaylor

Jul 29, 2021

Georgianna "Joey" Hess Kaylor, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at home. She was born November 18, 1940 in Homestead and was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Gamrot) Fedor. She was a member of the Pitcairn Assembly of God Church and was retired from the Tribune Review. She is survived by her husband,...

Charles John Kurta, Jr.

Charles John Kurta, Jr.

Jul 29, 2021

Charles John Kurta, Jr., 79, of Boston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. He was born May 20, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth "Betty" (Matta) Kurta, Sr. He was retired from the Glassport Generator Repair Shop and was a member of the West Mifflin American Legion Post 712....

Margaret "Peggie" Kugler

Margaret "Peggie" Kugler

Jul 28, 2021

Margaret “Peggie” (Rollason) Kugler, 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 28, 2021 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born July 24th, 1928 in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania she was the only child of Elsie (Yost) Davenport and Roy Rollason. A 1946 graduate of McKeesport High School, she was a woman with enormous love for family,...

Amanda Jo Gogoel

Amanda Jo Gogoel

Jul 27, 2021

Amanda Jo Gogoel, 29, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at home. She was born May 25, 1992 in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co. Sutersville Women of the Moose Chapter # 1032, Patton Sportsman's Association, the Hodgkin's Lymphoma Face Book Group and the Endometriosis Face Book Group. Amanda Jo was...

Jenny Linda (Williams) Schmeltz

Jenny Linda (Williams) Schmeltz

Jul 26, 2021

Jenny Linda (Williams) Schmeltz, 64, of Versailles, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born April 26, 1957 in McKesport and was the daughter of the late Marvin Eugene and Joan Mercedes (Garish) Williams. Jenny was a member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her husband, Arthur D Schmeltz, son, Michael Edward (Samonia) Mangan...