Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Mary Elizabeth Saxon

Mary Elizabeth Saxon

May 15, 2020

Mary E. Saxon, 89, of West Newton, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020. She was born November 10, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Hodermarsky) Dougherty. She was the wife of the late Roy N. "Buzz" Saxon, Jr, who passed away April 1, 2004. Mary was a "Prayer Warrior"...

Sarah Ashley Ank

Sarah Ashley Ank

May 14, 2020

Sarah Ashley Ank, 25, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at home. She was born July 1, 1994 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Shawn A. and Renee' Maria (Carulli) Ank of Elizabeth Township. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother, Matthew D. Ank, grandparents, Richard and Mary Carulli Sr., uncle, Richard...

Andrew "Andy" Zobel

Andrew "Andy" Zobel

May 13, 2020

Andrew "Andy" Zobel, 96, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was born April 6, 1924 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joe "Gusieppi" and Giovanina (DeRose) Zobel. He was a 1942 graduate of McKeesport High School and was proprietor of the former Zobel's Grill in Christy Park. He was also retired from the...

David McCulloch

David McCulloch

May 10, 2020

David McCulloch, 64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born October 20, 1955 in England and was son of the late Gordon McCulloch and Margaret (Foster) McCulloch of Pascoe, WA. David was a HVAC Technician and Appliance Repairman. He was a US Army Veteran. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife,...

Robert A. Rybacki

Robert A. Rybacki

May 9, 2020

Robert A. "Rocker" Rybacki, 48, of Greenock, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020. He was born August 9, 1971 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Stanley Robert and Barbara (Barella) Rybacki. Bob was proprietor of Rybacki Heating and Cooling and was a classic car enthusiast. He also was a singer in local bands over the years. He...

Wayne Thomas Naulder, Jr.

Wayne Thomas Naulder, Jr.

May 9, 2020

Wayne Thomas Naulder, Jr., 62, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Saturday, May 9, 2020. He was born February 9, 1958 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Wayne Thomas Naulder, Sr., and the late June (Kostrick) Naulder Sutter. Wayne was proprietor of a Tree Cutting Service and was a US Marine Veteran. He is survived...

Caroline Jane Hilsen

Caroline Jane Hilsen

May 3, 2020

Caroline Jane Hilsen, 80, of Port Vue, passed away, Sunday, May 3, 2020 at home. She was born October 12, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Leonard Young and Caroline Jane (Haberman) Morris. She was a member of the former St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Vue. She is survived by her husband of 60 years,...

Harry Steven Beckowitz

Harry Steven Beckowitz

May 1, 2020

Harry Steven Beckowitz, 86, of Lincoln Borough, passed away, Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born August 14, 1933 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Steven and Ann (Vodhanel) Beckowitz. Harry attended the Boston United Methodist Church, New Hope assembly, and Fellowship Alliance. He was proprietor of the former Harry's Place in Elizabeth Township and was previously...

Marlene A. Corazzelli

Marlene A. Corazzelli

Apr 28, 2020

Marlene A. Corazzelli, 84, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2020 at home. She was born November 12, 1935 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Fey) Runge. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Corazzelli, Charlie Hass and Otto J. Silverman. She was a member of Mary, Mather of God...

Kathy Jane Mink

Kathy Jane Mink

Apr 24, 2020

Kathy Jane (Oskin) Mink, 63, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born February 17, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Annabelle (Grove) Oskin. She is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Scott) Gettins of North Huntingdon and Kayla Mink of Elizabeth Township, twin sister, Karen Marchitello of North Braddock, sisters, Debbie...

Jean Newlin Moyle

Jean Newlin Moyle

Apr 24, 2020

Jean Shaffer Newlin Moyle, 100, of Elizabeth Township and Naples, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2020. Born on November 2, 1919 in Dravosburg, she was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Clara B. (Abels) Shaffer. She was the wife of the late Joe B. "Red" Newlin and John C....

Agnes Patricia Motto

Agnes Patricia Motto

Apr 22, 2020

Agnes Patricia Motto, 84, of Versailles, passed away, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was born December 13, 1935 in St. John's, Newfoundland to the late John and Margaret (Heffernan) Walsh. Agnes lost both of her parents and was placed in Belvedere Catholic Orphanage when she was nine years old, along with her two younger sisters. She spent nine years there...

Charles A. "Chic" Muetzel, Jr.

Charles A. "Chic" Muetzel, Jr.

Apr 21, 2020

Charles Arvine "Chic" Muetzel, Jr., 87, of White Oak, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born February 3, 1933 in Dormont and was the son of the late Charles Arvine Muetzel, Sr, and the late Velma Viola (Weis) Muetzel. Charles was President of the former Mon Valley Petroleum and was a US Army Veteran. He...

Theodore Virgil Guenther

Theodore Virgil Guenther

Apr 17, 2020

Theodore Virgil Guenther, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born September 3, 1934 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Theodore Edward and Grace (Hillegass) Guenther. He was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township and was retired from AT & T. He had previously worked...

Dorothy Ann Sacco

Dorothy Ann Sacco

Apr 14, 2020

Dorothy Ann "Dottie" Sacco, 76, of Brentwood, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born July 30, 1943 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late John A. and Dorathea M. (DeWalt) Gasperin. She was the wife of the late Joseph Sacco. Dottie was an avid reader, dog and animal lover, horse person, and artist. She...

Judith Lee McQueen

Judith Lee McQueen

Apr 14, 2020

Judith Lee McQueen, 49, of South Park, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born March 21, 1971 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Thomas Dale Grimm and Beatrice Catherine David. She is survived by her son, John F. McQueen, III., of Pittsburgh and daughter, Jordyn L. McQueen of South Park, grandchildren, Emma, Natalie,...

Philip Joseph Dunst, Jr.

Philip Joseph Dunst, Jr.

Apr 12, 2020

Philip Joseph Dunst, Jr., 55, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born February 18, 1965 in McKeesport and was the son of Philip J. (step-mother, Florence) Dunst of Elizabeth Township, and the late Evelynne Jean (Hartz) Dunst. Philip was a US Air Force Veteran. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife,...

John Frederick Cochenour

John Frederick Cochenour

Apr 9, 2020

John Frederick Cochenour, 93, of Elizabeth Township passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at his home. Born September 2, 1926 in McKeesport, son of the late Rose (Wiseman) and Carl Cochenour. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Betty and Ruth. As an Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class in the US Navy he served...

Wayne Newton Stuckey

Wayne Newton Stuckey

Mar 29, 2020

Wayne Newton Stuckey, 82, of Plum Borough, formerly of Cranberry Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 29, 2020. He was born May 28, 1937 in Kearnysville, WV and was the son of the late Jeremiah Newton and Mary Francis (Swartz) Stuckey. Wayne was the husband of 55 years to the late Ann Matthews (Gum)...

Doris Jean McCracken

Doris Jean McCracken

Mar 29, 2020

Doris Jean McCracken, 88, of Boston, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born June 11, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ella (Opal) Palm. She was the wife of the late Kenneth A. McCracken who passed away February 21, 1995. She was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of...