Obituaries

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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Rev. Gordon Peers Ray

Rev. Gordon Peers Ray

Aug 7, 2019

The Rev. Gordon Peers Ray, 77, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born June 21, 1942 in Rockford, IL, and was the son of the late Peers Foster and Mary Elizabeth (Stocking) Ray. He was a 1960 graduate of East Rockford High School, 1964 University of Dubuque, IA, 1968 Lutheran School...

David Paul Amendola

David Paul Amendola

Aug 6, 2019

David Paul Amendola, 57, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Tuesday August 6, 2019. He was born April 14, 1962 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Anthony L. and Mildred A. (Landstrom) Amendola. David worked for Caruso Cabinet Co in North Huntingdon and was a member of the Buena Vista Fire Co, and the Bowlers...

Robert Americo Belardia

Robert Americo Belardia

Jul 31, 2019

Robert Americo Belardia, 82, of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was born January 24, 1937 in Buena Vista and was the son of the late Americo Michael and Adella (Krasna) Belardia. Robert was retired from US Steel National Tube Works and was a member of  Buena Vista Vol Fire Co, Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Association, Shanner Sportsman's...

Floyd Wayne Shutts

Floyd Wayne Shutts

Jul 25, 2019

Floyd Wayne Shutts, 84, of Dravosburg, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born January 27, 1935 in New Castle and was the son of the late Floyd Ross and Katherine (Parker) Shutts. He was the husband of the late Donna F. (Swanson) Shutts who passed away October 14, 2016. They were married for 60 years. Floyd was a...

Rev. Grace C. McGrew

Rev. Grace C. McGrew

Jul 23, 2019

Reverend Grace C. (Troise)  McGrew, 94 of Greensburg, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 after a long illness.  She was born to Dominic and Angeline (Vescia) Troise on November 26, 1924 in Pittsford, Vermont. A loving mother to Joyce (James) Bucy, Anthony (Kathy) McGrew, Robert (Linda) McGrew, Phyllis (Tom) Martino, and Kenneth (Sandy) McGrew. Grace was...

Daniel Anthony Giansante, Jr.

Daniel Anthony Giansante, Jr.

Jul 20, 2019

Daniel Anthony Giansante, Jr,  64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born January 19, 1955 in Altoona and was the son of the late Daniel and Carmella  (DeFancisco) Giansante, Sr. Daniel had worked for Triangle Tech, US Steel Clairton Works and Conrail. He is survived by his wife, Debbie  (Rennie) Giansante, step-sons,...

Garrett L. Cecchini

Garrett L. Cecchini

Jul 20, 2019

Garrett L.  Cecchini, 71, of Lodi, CA, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born March 7, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Dominic and Hannah (Rosner) Cecchini. He was a retired Attorney and practiced law in California. He was a graduate of Duquesne University, Lincoln Law School and...

Carol A. Zupko

Carol A. Zupko

Jul 17, 2019

Carol A. Zupko, 79, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born February 11, 1940 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Vargo) Kusko. Carol and her husband George were proprietors of The Barber Pole in White Oak. She is survived by her husband, George A. Zupko, sons, Timothy G. Zupko...

Joseph Michael Bulischeck

Joseph Michael Bulischeck

Jul 14, 2019

Joseph Michael Bulischeck, 75, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was born February 3, 1944 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Bulischeck. Joseph was a Scrapper and had previously worked for the former US Steel National Tube Works . He was a former Fireman in Versailles. He is survived by his...

Edward Nicholas Druga

Edward Nicholas Druga

Jul 14, 2019

Edward Nicholas Druga, 86, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born December 13, 1932 in Duquesne and was the son of the late Jan and Susan (Homol) Druga. Edward was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Duquesne and was a retired Machinist from US Steel Homestead...

Georgia Jean Gentile

Georgia Jean Gentile

Jul 13, 2019

Georgia Jean Gentile, 72, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was born July 16, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Hunter J . and Francis (Edgar) Lohman. She was a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township. Georgia retired from UPMC Shadyside and had previously worked at UPMC...

Louis J. Kelley

Louis J. Kelley

Jul 10, 2019

Louis J. Kelley, 72 of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was born August 8, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles David and LaDora (Betsch) Kelley. Louis was a printer and had previously worked in the plating department at the former US Steel Homestead Works. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie...

Raymond Thomas Fedor

Raymond Thomas Fedor

Jul 7, 2019

Raymond Thomas Fedor, 78, of Elizabeth Township, formerly Clairton and longtime resident of Peter's Township, sailed off Sunday, July 7, 2019 to meet again with beloved family and friends whom have set sail before him. He was born May 9, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Nicholas and Taugen (Ancarana) Fedor. He was the husband of...

Raymond Leonard Martini, Sr.

Raymond Leonard Martini, Sr.

Jul 3, 2019

Raymond Leonard Martini, Sr., 68, of Port Vue, passed way at home on Wednesday, July  3, 2019. He was born May 20, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William Dodd Martini, Sr, and the late Elvira (Case) Martini. He was an Independent Trucking Owner/Operator. Raymond was an Organ Donor. He is survived by his wife, Delores...

Ann "Anna" Loizes

Ann "Anna" Loizes

Jun 30, 2019

Ann "Anna" Loizes, 98, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born August 23, 1920 in Steubenville, OH, and was the daughter of the late Stelios and Steliane (Yialouris) Bournos. She was the wife of the late James N. Loizes, Sr, who was the former Chief of Police in...

Pauline Theresa Canzonieri

Pauline Theresa Canzonieri

Jun 30, 2019

Pauline Theresa Canzonieri, 90, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June  30, 2019. She was born January 11, 1929 in Donora and was the daughter of the late John L. and Mary (Dudas) Sutyak. She was the wife of the late Serafino Albert Canzonieri who passed away October 22, 1985. Pauline had worked for her late...

Lorraine C. Mossburg

Lorraine C. Mossburg

Jun 22, 2019

Lorraine C. Mossburg, 86, of Forward Township, passed away at home on Saturday, June  22, 2019. She was born July 5, 1932 in Glassport and was the daughter of the late Francis Theodore and Helma Virginia (Smitley) Gouker. She was the wife of the late Donald A. Behanna and the late Earl T. "Jack" Mossburg. Lorraine began her career as...

Ruth N. McAtee

Ruth N. McAtee

Jun 21, 2019

Ruth N. (Gobbels) McAtee, 93, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully on Friday, June  21, 2019 at the Elizabeth Seton Home in Greensburg. She was born March 8, 1926 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Anna  Gobbels. She was the wife of the late George D. McAtee, Jr, who passed away in 2016. Ruth was...

Lois M. Rennie

Lois M. Rennie

Jun 19, 2019

Lois M. (Mowry) Rennie, 88, of Elizabeth, PA,  and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019. She was born August 7, 1930 on the Mowry family farm in Jefferson Hills and was the daughter of the late Paul and Erma (Beam) Mowry. She was the wife of the late Harvey Wesley Rennie, Jr,  who passed away...

Lois W. Dick

Lois W. Dick

Jun 16, 2019

Lois W. Dick, 89, of Elizabeth, PA and Conway, SC , passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019. She was born May 10, 1930 in Wheatland, PA and was the daughter of the late Abner Vern and Dorothy Dale Bugher Work . She was the wife of the late James Marshall Dick, who passed away March 17, 2011. Lois worked many...