Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Gilbert "Gib" A. Bergman

Gilbert "Gib" A. Bergman

Dec 14, 2020

Gilbert “Gib” A. Bergman, 75 of Sutersville, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020 at UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 25, 1945 in Burgettstown and was the son of the late August F. Bergman, Jr. and the late Frances (Noga) Bergman. He is the beloved husband of Helen (Angelcyk) Bergman for 54 years, proud father of Douglas...

John Henry Elm

John Henry Elm

Dec 9, 2020

John Henry Elm, 69, of Rockwood, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 10, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert and Colleen (Ulm) Elm. John worked for Fayette Heating and AC, and the former Parkway Plumbing and Heating. He was a US Marine Veteran...

John H. Nalepa

John H. Nalepa

Dec 7, 2020

John Henry Nalepa, 77, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born January 4, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Henry Nalepa and the late Mary (Kuzma) Nalepa Kirschner. John was retired from US Steel Irwin Works and was a member of SOAR. He is survived by his wife, Sharon L. (Jacklitsch)...

Barbara Lee Minteer

Barbara Lee Minteer

Dec 7, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Lee (Abels) Minteer on Monday, December 7, 2020. She will have no more suffering from breast cancer which she valiantly fought. She was born July 23, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Gladys (Schreiner) Abels. She grew up in...

Alfred T. "Terry" Roma

Alfred T. "Terry" Roma

Dec 6, 2020

Alfred T. "Terry" Roma, 71, of Port Vue, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 from complications of the COVID 19 Virus. He was born May 18, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Alfred and Bertha (Kuzens) Roma. Terry was a Code Enforcement Officer for the Boro of Carnegie and was a member of the Port Vue...

Ann Flora Kosko

Ann Flora Kosko

Dec 2, 2020

Ann Flora (Wester) Kosko, 87, of West Mifflin, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. She was born April 24, 1933 in Plymouth, and was the daughter of the late Michael and Vira (Fleigh) Wester. She was the wife of the late Robert Joseph Kosko. Ann was a member of the former Holy Angels Church in Hays. She was an avid...

Rachael Anne Coffman

Rachael Anne Coffman

Dec 1, 2020

Rachael Anne Coffman, 24, of Robinson Twp, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born August 19, 1996 in Monroeville. Rachael was magical. She brightened every room and every life that she entered. She was an incredible singer who loved spending her days surrounded by music, whether she was playing, singing, or just listening to it. She was spontaneous,...

Edward L. Popp

Edward L. Popp

Nov 28, 2020

Edward L. "Ed" Popp, 78, of Duquesne, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 28, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 12, 1942 in Lincoln Place and grew up in Duquesne. He was the son of the late John A. "Jonica" Popp, Jr, and the late Emily F. (Tytke) Popp. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church...

Bonnie Jean Nowark

Bonnie Jean Nowark

Nov 27, 2020

Bonnie Jean Nowark, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. She was born September 21, 1950 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Mills) Doyle. Bonnie was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and was proprietor of the former Cozy Corner Restaurant. She is survived by her...

Paul Eugene Dow

Paul Eugene Dow

Nov 26, 2020

Paul Eugene "Gene" Dow, 88, of Christy Park, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020.He was born January 21, 1932 in Hays and was the son of the late Ernest and Marie (Sweeny) Dow. Gene was retired from the former Devereaux Chevrolet in McKeesport. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Borrelli) Dow, daughter Cheryl Dow, sons, James, Daniel and B.J....

Eugene J. Charney

Eugene J. Charney

Nov 25, 2020

Eugene J. Charney, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday November 25, 2020. He was born March 2, 1932 in Glassport and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Churay) Charney. He was the husband of the late Marilyn Ruth (Overand) Charney who passed away November 25, 2005. Eugene was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth...

William David Alund

William David Alund

Nov 23, 2020

William David Alund, 88, of White Oak, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at home. He was born August 14, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George Gustave Alund, Sr, and the late Edith (Swanson) Alund. William was a member of Christy Park United Methodist Church and was a member of the former Jenny Lind United...

Matushka Eloise Lesko

Matushka Eloise Lesko

Nov 22, 2020

Matushka Eloise Lesko, wife of The Very Rev. David Lesko, former Pastor (1973-2018) of the now disbanded Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Parish of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, died in the Venetia home of her daughter, Rachel Wilson, on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the age of 76. Born in Braddock on May 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius...

Dorothy Ann Zozom

Dorothy Ann Zozom

Nov 12, 2020

Dorothy Ann Zozom breathed her last at 2:24 p.m. on November 12, 2020. Her body shut down – unexpectedly, but quickly, and she left it behind. She was with her husband of 67 years, Michael “Mike” Zozom, her daughters, Michele Zozom and Janice Koshinsky, and her son-in-law, John Koshinsky. Her favorite song, On Eagle’s Wings, played as she peacefully met...

Theresa Marie Bodnar

Theresa Marie Bodnar

Nov 12, 2020

Theresa Marie Bodnar, 81, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Herminie, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was born September 10, 1939 in Morgantown, WV and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Ann Pinion. She was the wife of the late John A. Bonivich and the late John Bodnar, Jr. Theresa worked many years in housekeeping in...

Richard William Oprosky, Sr.

Richard William Oprosky, Sr.

Nov 11, 2020

Richard William Oprosky, Sr., 90, of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born January 18, 1930 in Smithton and was the son of the late Joseph William and Anna (Koshar) Oprosky. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Fronzaglio) Oprosky who passed away April 8, 2006. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church,...

Ruth Marion Vennebush

Ruth Marion Vennebush

Nov 9, 2020

Ruth Marion Vennebush, 89, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at home with her family by her side. She was born April 19, 1931 in Hanover County, VA, and was the daughter of the late Mary Ella (Duke) Cannon. She was the wife of the late Robert Frederick Vennebush who passed away April 30, 2015. They were...

Mildred Jean  "Mickie" Kaylor

Mildred Jean  "Mickie" Kaylor

Nov 8, 2020

Mildred Jean "Mickie" Kaylor, 77, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Clairton, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born February 20, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jeanette (Kubancsek) Gombar. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Wayne Kaylor who passed away August 13, 2009. She was a member of Immaculate Conception...

Natalie Marie Thompson

Natalie Marie Thompson

Nov 6, 2020

Natalie Marie “Dunno” Thompson of Burnsville, Minnesota, formerly of New Galilee, Pennsylvania, died Friday, November 6, 2020 peacefully at home. She was born February 11, 1932 in New Kensington and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Toney) Hadad. She was the wife of the late Richard Thompson. Natalie was a member of Saint John The Evangelist Orthodox...

Barbara Jo (Hoagland) King

Barbara Jo (Hoagland) King

Nov 2, 2020

Barbara Jo (Hoagland) King, 68, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born July 5, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Louise (Lundie) Hoagland. Barbara was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish and was retired from The City of McKeesport Treasurers' Office. She was a graduate of McKeesport...