Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations
Terry James Neal
Apr 5, 2021
Terry James Neal, 39, of Clairton, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born August 17, 1981 in McKeesport and was the son of Virginia R. "Ginny" (Knox) and her husband, Bryan Hilty of Greensburg, and Trennon L. and his wife Lisa Neal of Duquesne. Terry worked for Protec and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was also...
Robert Gerald Potts
Apr 3, 2021
Robert Gerald Potts, 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at home. He was born October 24, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Milford and Muriel (Celisha) Potts. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Warwick) Potts who passed away April 13, 2007. He was a member of Central Highlands...
Louis Washowich
Apr 2, 2021
Louis Washowich, 81, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. Lou is survived by his loving wife Jean, sons Michael (Missy) and Matthew (Jen Reck, Payton) and granddaughters Taylor, Haley & Lacey. Born in McKeesport, PA on July 8th, 1939, Lou grew up in a city that he later felt...
Anna Mae Gioia
Apr 1, 2021
Anna Mae Gioia, 94, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Thursday April 1, 2021 at home. She was born June 5, 1926 on the family farm in Elizabeth Township, and was the daughter of the late Clyde and Arelia Billick. She was the wife of the late Nicholas (Nick) Gioia. They got married on her 21st birthday and were married for...
Dennis J. Malos
Mar 31, 2021
Dennis J. Malos, 90, of Port Vue, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at home. He was born March 10, 1931 in Port Vue and was the son of the late John and Margaret Malos of White Oak. Dennis was self-employed in the trucking business for many years and was a member of the Teamsters Union No. 249. He was a...
Ernest "Ernie" Gregory Warren
Mar 31, 2021
Ernest "Ernie" Gregory Warren, 61, of Eads, CO, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born March 13, 1960 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Charles A. Warren of Elizabeth Township and the late Marilyn (Closser) Warren. Ernie was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School where he participated in Varsity Wrestling and Baseball....
Arron Christopher Koerbel
Mar 28, 2021
Arron Christopher Koerbel, 32, of Charleroi, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at home. He was born October 13, 1988 in Pittsburgh and was the son of William R. McNamara of Munhall. Arron was the proprietor of his own Tattoo business. He was a great artist and could draw anything. He had a big heart and enjoyed cooking gourmet food....
Elizabeth "Betty" Robbins
Mar 28, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Robbins 92, of White Oak, formerly of Lawrenceville, passed away on Sunday March 28, 2021. Betty was born October 19, 1928 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Stefan and Stella (Damaski) Kozlowski. She was the wife of her beloved husband, the late William "Billy" Robbins. Betty was a remarkable woman. She worked for 26 years...
Olive Jean Mauger
Mar 28, 2021
Olive Jean Mauger, 93, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was born October 18, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James L. Stenson and Ada (Bartles) Stenson Adams. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Mauger who passed away May 19, 1994. Olive was a member of First Christian Church...
Richard William Levis
Mar 25, 2021
Richard William Levis, 78, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 17, 1943 in Alverda and was the son of the late Levo and Angelina (Veltre) Levis. He was a member of St. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church (St. Michael Church), Elizabeth Township and was a New Car...
Sarah Jean "Sally" Haberman
Mar 25, 2021
Sarah Jean "Sally" Haberman, 96, of Greenock Heights, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born July 23, 1924 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George E. and Eva (Knight) Smith. She was the wife of the late John H. Haberman who passed away November 25, 2007. Sally was a member of Central Presbyterian Church where...
Richard Anthony Pomponio
Mar 24, 2021
Richard Anthony Pomponio, 88, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born October 16, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ovidio and Catherine Pomponio. Richard was a member of Christy Park United Methodist Church and was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a former City Controller and Tax...
David "Webby" Jerome Kline
Mar 24, 2021
David "Webby" Jerome Kline, 79, of Boston, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home. He was born April 24, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John Henry and Anna G. (Bigleman) Kline. David was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church, the Croatian Club in Versailles, the G.C. Murphy Veteran's Club, and the Norwin...
Margie Shegan
Mar 23, 2021
Margaret (Knight) Shegan (née Chuhanich), 94, of McKeesport, passed peacefully at home among family on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born February 18, 1927 in Hollidays Cove, West Virginia. She was the wife of the late David J. Shegan, who passed away April 18, 1979. “Margie” graduated from McKeesport High School in 1945. As a young woman she worked...
Sandy M. Minetti
Mar 21, 2021
Sandy M. "Cakes" Minetti, 74, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was born October 14, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Guy Anthony and Anne (Hazy) Peluso. Sandy was a member of St. Joachim & Anne Parish (St. Michael). Sandy graduated from McKeesport Vocational High School in 1964, and shortly after opened up...
Donald L. Keefer
Mar 18, 2021
Donald L. Keefer, 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born February 26, 1929 in West Elizabeth and was the son of the late John and Mary (Wiggins) Keefer. He was the husband of the late Ruth N. (Stocker) Keefer who died November 26, 1998. Don had worked for Elizabeth Carbide and had previously worked...
Ellen Joan Ballas
Mar 17, 2021
Ellen Joan (Leaghty) Ballas, passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Ellen was born on August 7, 1936 in Painter Memorial Hospital, McKeesport, as the only child of the late William Thomas and Pearl Marion Goss / Newman Leaghty. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 62 years, Robert Joseph Ballas, treasured children, William Robert...
Cynthia A. "Cindy" Bentley
Mar 16, 2021
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Bentley, 70, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 19, 1950 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Martha (Babyak) Haley. Cindy worked as a nurse for 40 years at McKeesport Hospital. She loved to travel and spend time...
Daniel Allen Homa
Mar 11, 2021
Daniel "Dan" Allen Homa, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. He was born December 30, 1935 on his grandmother's family homestead in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Samuel and Tillie (Hatalovich) Homa. Dan was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, McKeesport, Blaine Hill Vol. Fire Co,...
Suzanne "Suze" Pletz
Mar 10, 2021
Suzanne "Suze" Halene Pletz, 64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born August 14, 1956 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth V. (Pastor) Borza. Suzanne worked many years as a caregiver for Pennsylvania Mentor and was a member of The Owl Club in Buena Vista. She loved the wind...