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Helen M. Weiskircher
Jan 8, 2026
Helen M. Weiskircher, 92, of North Huntingdon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born on January 27,1933 in Clairton, PA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Edith (Lotz) White. Helen graduated from McKeesport High School and had a long career working for Equibank in their Elizabeth office. A lifelong Pittsburgh sports fan, Helen enjoyed attending...
Joan E. Hornfeck
Jan 7, 2026
Joan E. Hornfeck, 81, of Greenock went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, September 25, 1944 to the late Leonard “Rizzo” and Virginia (Gross) Hornfeck. Joan, also known as, “Joanie bologna full of macaroni,” and “Joanster,” lived a life full of good memories, good family, friends, and lots of laughter. She...
Anthony J. DeBellis
Jan 6, 2026
Anthony J. DeBellis, 77, of Hermitage passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born in East Liberty on July 30, 1948 to the late John and Leonora (Pecora) DeBellis. At the age of 8, Anthony and his family moved to Edgewood – but as a Pittsburgh native his whole life, he loved the city, its neighborhoods, and...
Michael Edward Shoemaker
Jan 6, 2026
Michael Edward "Pap" "Whiffer" Shoemaker, 61, of West Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born June 19, 1964 in New Eagle and was the son of the late James Benjamin Shoemaker, Sr. and the late Luella Virginia (Werner) Shoemaker. After graduating from high school, He spent many years working as a skilled carpenter with High Performance Builders...
William R. Wareham Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
William R. Wareham, Jr., 79, of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born June 26, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William R. Sr., and Sara (Filtz) Wareham. He was a retired US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a retired employee for Westinghouse Air...
Patrick Goodfellow
Jan 3, 2026
Patrick Goodfellow, 75, of West Newton passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born at home in McKeesport on December 22, 1950 to the late Paul Aloysius and Marcella Ann (Skiffington) Goodfellow. A Wounded Combat Army Veteran, Pat served during the Vietnam War, for Company A 4th Battalion 1st Brigade USAARMC. Handling many advanced recon missions, Pat earned himself...
Kimberlee L. Henry
Dec 30, 2025
Kimberlee L. Henry, 55, of McKeesport passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, April 6, 1970 to the late William and Louise (Dailey) Ward. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in McKeesport, as well as a few other churches. She is survived by her husband, Vincent A. Henry; children, Robert J....
Russel Ernest Gill
Dec 27, 2025
Russel E. "Skip" Gill, 82, of West Mifflin, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025. He was born July 15, 1943 in West Mifflin and was the son of the late Ernest and Mildred (Sayre) Gill. He was the husband of 40 years to the late Mary Lou (Pietzak) Gill, who passed away November 13, 2011. A proud U.S. Navy Veteran,...
Lucillia Renee Yancey
Dec 26, 2025
Lucillia Renee Yancey, 56, of White Oak, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was born August 9, 1969 in Baltimore, MD and was the daughter of Betty Lucinda Yancey. Lucillia loved to crochet, go shopping, get her hair done, and garden. She had a special calling in her life to take care of everyone, she took great care...
Eric Joseph Francis
Dec 23, 2025
Eric Joseph Francis, 61, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 18, 1964, to Gert Pfefferkorn, Eric was raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, before moving to Michigan, where he raised his family. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Eric carried his sense of duty into his civilian career. He...
Helen J. Taylor
Dec 23, 2025
Helen J. Taylor, 79, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Boston, PA, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born March 25, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Helen J. (Andersen) Case. Helen was the wife of 43 years to the late Robert Elliott Taylor, who passed away October 19, 2014. Helen was...
Rita Gallo
Dec 20, 2025
Rita (Sisley) Gallo, 75, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born January 22, 1950 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Leonard Raymond and Rose Annete (Salopek) Sisley. Rita dedicated many years of service working in the financial department of the former GC Murphy Warehouse. She was known for her warm smile and...
Kenneth Edward Abels
Dec 20, 2025
Kenneth Edward Abels, 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born February 23, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Samuel Edward Abels and Agnes (Mayher) Econovich. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Patricia (McBurney) Abels. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Penn State University. He...
Sheila Lynn Trimpey
Dec 18, 2025
Sheila Lynn Trimpey, 53, of Irwin passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born October 6, 1972 in McKeesport to Roger Allen and Deborah Catherine (Mays) Trimpey. Sheila was an absolute animal lover, leaving behind her 2 dogs, a cat, and 4 birds. As she referred to them as her "fur kids." She enjoyed traveling - mainly casino trips,...
Leroy Edward Pemberton
Dec 18, 2025
Leroy Edward Pemberton, (known as "Lee"), 93, of Elizabeth Township passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 26, 1932 to the late Leroy Pemberton, and the late Elizabeth Hannah (Mabe) Pemberton Hornych. Lee Pemberton, founder of Pembertons Cleaning & Restoration Supply in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, left a legacy marked by innovation, mentorship, and steadfast...
Bernice Nevitt
Dec 15, 2025
Bernice Nevitt passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. She had celebrated her 100th birthday on September 23, 2025. She led a life full of family and friends who gave her much happiness. Bea was born in Glassport, PA to Wojciech and Helen Fien. She is predeceased by her loving husband, George Nevitt; her mother and father, Helen (Karnas) and...
Denise Rae Lennon
Dec 15, 2025
Denise Rae Lennon, 74, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born November 21, 1951 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Irving and Jean (Smith) Chotiner. Denise spent many years in the food and beverage industry, most notably as a bar manager, where her outgoing and fun loving personality made everyone feel welcome. A...
Alvin P. Miller
Dec 14, 2025
Alvin P. "Al" Miller, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1945, in Charleroi, and was the son of the late Clifton William and Mollie Esther (Hitt) Miller. A proud 1963 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, Al went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during...
Dean Almon Finfinger, Jr.
Dec 12, 2025
Dean Almon Finfinger, Jr., 76, of White Oak passed away at home on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born March 19, 1949 in El Paso, TX and was the son of the late Dean Almon, Sr. and Mary Jane (Lewis) Finfinger. He was the loving husband of 52 years to his wife, Patricia (Gall) Finfinger. He recieved a Bachelor's...
John Robert Mayfield
Dec 12, 2025
John Robert "Jack" Mayfield, 81, of Liberty Borough, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025. Jack was born January 14, 1944 in West Newton and was the son of the late John Henry and Margaret D. (Dale) Mayfield. He was the husband of the late Barbara Rose (Huemme) Mayfield, who passed away January 1, 2023. He was a graduate of Point...
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