Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Rita Rose Pelter

Rita Rose Pelter

Aug 2, 2020

(Mary) Rita Rose Pelter, 75, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus Sunday, August 2,2020. She was born September 28, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was daughter of the late Lawrence and Elsie Hayes Rose. Rita was a resident of Greenock for more than 40 years. Educated as a teacher she spent 10 years...

Raymond Daniel Majzer

Raymond Daniel Majzer

Aug 2, 2020

Raymond Daniel Majzer, 59, of Versailles Boro, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at home. He was born March 1, 1961 in McKeesport and was the son of Daniel Regis Majzer of Versailles and the late Marcella Jane (Dunn) Majzer who passed away June 28, 2017. Raymond was a former member of the Versailles Volunteer Fire Department, and had previously...

Gregory James Haughey

Gregory James Haughey

Aug 2, 2020

Gregory James "Eggs" Haughey, 65, of Glassport, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was born May 29, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of Lois Mae (Straub) Haughey of White Oak and the late Jerome Gregory Haughey. Greg worked as a maintenance mechanic for both the South Hills and St. Vincent Health Systems. He was a life member...

James William Moore, Jr.

James William Moore, Jr.

Aug 2, 2020

James William Moore, Jr, 70, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1949 in Sewickley and was the son of the late James William Moore, Sr, and the late Florence I. (Fullerton) Moore. James was a graduate of CCAC, and attended Duquesne University and California University of...

Jacquetta Mae Hays

Jacquetta Mae Hays

Jul 31, 2020

Jacquetta Mae Hays, 87, of Port Vue, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born June 9, 1933 in Tulue Lake, Oregon and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Zelda Branthoover. She was the wife of the late James "Whitey" Hays who passed away March 8, 1997. She was a loving mother, doting grandmother who attended all...

Samantha Briana Bock

Samantha Briana Bock

Jul 27, 2020

Samantha Briana Bock, 28, of Braddock, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born October 15, 1991 in McKeesport and was a graduate of Yough High School. She is survived by her mother, Sharon (Elm) Bock, son, Dane Ethan Bock, and brothers, Christopher and Kevin Elm of Braddock. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and...

Sheila A. Gamble

Sheila A. Gamble

Jul 26, 2020

Sheila A. Gamble, 66, of Dravosburg, passed away, Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born March 6, 1954 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Matthew C. and Joan Ann (Schmitt) Long. She was a member of Bridge City Church in White Oak. She is survived by her husband, John William Gamble, sons, John W. Gamble and Kristopher...

Josephine L. Piper

Josephine L. Piper

Jul 26, 2020

Josephine L. Piper, 72, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at home. She was born October 13, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Magdalyn (Goettler) Slack. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Church-St. Angela Parish where she was a Lector. She was a Eucharistic Minister, Youth Volunteer and...

Mary Jean "Sandy" Young

Mary Jean "Sandy" Young

Jul 25, 2020

Mary Jean "Sandy" Young, 94, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born August 8, 1925 in Port Chester, NY, and was the daughter of the late Donald and Marie (Sichel) Walter. She was the wife of the late George Fleming Young, Jr., who passed away June 29, 2009. Mary Jean was a member of Mary,...

Clyde Russell Ludwick

Clyde Russell Ludwick

Jul 23, 2020

Clyde Russell Ludwick, 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born May 9, 1933 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Clyde R. Ludwick Sr. and Evelyn (Brown) Ludwick . He was the husband of the late of Barbara Jean (Davis) Ludwick who passed away October 7,...

Theresa Margaret Kozlowski

Theresa Margaret Kozlowski

Jul 16, 2020

Theresa Margaret Kozlowski, 93, of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, three days shy of her 94th birthday. She was born July 19, 1926 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late Basil and Ann (Cortes) Curcio. She was the wife of the late Arthur L. Kozlowski who passed away March 13,...

Helen Marie Piccola

Helen Marie Piccola

Jul 10, 2020

Helen Marie Piccola, 52, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born January 7, 1968 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of Elizabeth (Costello) McCorkle of Port St. Lucie, FL, and the late Daniel Kendrick. She was raised by her grandparents, the late Ray and Helen Costello of Greenfield. Helen was a Payroll Manager and worked...

Sarah Leona Fronzaglio

Sarah Leona Fronzaglio

Jul 9, 2020

Sarah Leona Fronzaglio, 82, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. She was born June 19, 1938 in Elizabeth and was the daughter of the late George Leo and Sarah (Opfar) Bauerschmidt. Sarah was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock. She is survived by her husband, William G. Fronzaglio, sons, Daniel G. and his wife...

Margaret "Peggy" Caroline Baron

Margaret "Peggy" Caroline Baron

Jul 6, 2020

Margaret "Peggy" Caroline Baron, 61, of McKeesport, formerly of Greenock, passed away Monday, June 6, 2020 at home. She was born November 28, 1958 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edwin V. and Eileen (O'Bryon) Baron. Peggy is survived by her companion, George Eric Seman. She was preceded in death by her sister, Loretta Baron. There is...

Duane M. Colclaser

Duane M. Colclaser

Jul 1, 2020

Duane M. Colclaser, 62, of Boston, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was born August 12, 1957 in Medina, OH, and was the son of the late David P. and Doris L. (French) Colclaser. Duane was a mechanic and bus driver. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline A. (May) Colclaser, daughter, Anna S. (fiancée, Josh Cenname) Colclaser of...

Russell David Griffith

Russell David Griffith

Jun 29, 2020

Russell "Rusty" David Griffith, 63, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was born July 14, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Sherwin and Evelyn Jean (Dannenhauer) Griffith. Rusty was a Pipe Fitter and Welder and was a 1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. He is survived by his...

Helen J. Tozzi

Helen J. Tozzi

Jun 29, 2020

Helen J. (Donato) Tozzi, 90, of White Oak, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born April 6, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (DiMonaco) Donato. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God - St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park. Helen was Founder of the McKeesport Majorette Drum and Bugle...

Patricia L. Mains

Patricia L. Mains

Jun 29, 2020

Patricia L. Mains, 81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born August 6, 1938 in Elizabeth and was the daughter of the late Jay and Eva (Lesofsky) Mansfield. Pat was a member of St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Township and AARP. She is survived by her husband, William A. Mains, daughters, Lena McKinzie of Idamay, WV,...

Gregory M. Walker

Gregory M. Walker

Jun 27, 2020

Gregory Michael Walker, 37, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 in Pittsburgh. He was born August 12, 1982 in Pittsburgh to Christine Ann Schulz Walker and the late John Joseph Walker. He worked as kitchen help at both Shop n Save and Tillie's Restaurant. Gregory was a loving, caring and giving person. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Carl E. Barker

Carl E. Barker

Jun 27, 2020

Carl E. Barker, 80, of Greenock, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born November 14, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John E. "Jack" and Dorothy Jane (Guest) Barker. He was retired from Standard LaFarge and was a member and past recording secretary of the Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Club. He was also a member...