Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

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...

Mildred June "Millie" Ulbrich

Mildred June "Millie" Ulbrich

Jun 26, 2020

Mildred June "Millie" Ulbrich, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Friday, June 26, 2020. She was born June 8, 1927 in Blythedale and was the daughter of the late Alfred (Harris) Codeluppi and the late Mary (Chiari) Codeluppi. Millie was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Shepherds. She was also a member of...

John Hanasewych

John Hanasewych

Jun 22, 2020

John Hanasewych, 70, of McCandless, died Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born April 16, 1950 in Muhldorf, Germany and was the son of the late Iwan and Maria (Petruniak) Hanasewych. John worked in construction before returning to school and completing a degree in mechanical/electrical technology. He worked as a wireman at Curtiss Wright before retirement. He enjoyed hunting and...

Durant Gantt

Durant Gantt

Jun 22, 2020

Durant Gantt, 81, of Buena Vista, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at home. He was born July 6, 1938 in Aiken, SC, and was the son of the late I.D. and Azilee (Hoover) Gantt. Durant was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his sons, Duane Gantt and Douglas E. Gantt, and daughter, Colleen Kiger of Buena Vista, and...

Shirley L. Barnes

Shirley L. Barnes

Jun 22, 2020

Shirley L. Barnes, 91, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. She was born September 12, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Blanche (Dalton) McLaughlin. She was the wife of the late Charles A. "Buck" Barnes who passed away November 27, 1995. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United...

Carolyn Chatlos

Carolyn Chatlos

Jun 21, 2020

Carolyn Chatlos, 77, of West Mifflin, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at home. She was born December 26, 1942 in Osceola Mills and was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Dresko) Herr. She was the wife of the late John Chatlos and the late Erby Grayson. Carolyn was retired from the McKeesport Post Office. She is survived...

Beverly Mary Karg

Beverly Mary Karg

Jun 18, 2020

Beverly Karg, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. Widow of the late John "Jack" Karg, she was born Beverly Mary Burley on April 12, 1938 in McKeesport, daughter of the late John and Mary (Palm) Burley. Beverly was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, a leader of Ladies of Charity, a parishioner of...