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Patricia Ann Patrick
Jan 26, 2019
Patricia Ann Patrick, 73, of Monroeville, formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Born February 15, 1945 in Corpus Christi, TX, she was the daughter of Sophie (Gaboda) Martich of Johnstown and the late John Martich. She was a member of St. Michael's Orthodox Church in McKeesport and taught Sunday School there for over 40 years....
Betty Jane Decker
Jan 25, 2019
Betty Jane Decker, 87, of McKeesport, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC. Born on September 13, 1931 in the home in McKeesport where she spent her entire life, she was the youngest daughter of the late Richard and Clara (Fey) Trainor. She was married to Alvin P. Decker for 68 years whom she...
Kathleen R. Chippich
Jan 22, 2019
Kathleen R. Chippich, 58, of West Deer Township, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. She was born September 18, 1960 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Dibucci) Chippich. Kathleen was an Architectural Designer and had worked for Michael's and Giant Eagle. She is survived by her daughter, Leanna M. Waldsmith of...
Richard John Wingertsahn, Sr.
Jan 21, 2019
Richard John Wingertsahn, Sr., 88, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Knoxville and Mount Oliver, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was born September 30, 1930 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Monrean) Wingertsahn. Richard was retired from US Steel Homestead Works Carpentry Department, and was a US Navy Veteran serving during the...
Bertha Helen Dowden Tomko
Jan 21, 2019
Bertha Helen (Check) Dowden Tomko, 98, of Jupiter, Fl, formerly of Port Vue, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born July 4, 1920 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Chontos) Check. She was the wife of the late Duane Dowden and the late John Tomko. Mrs. Tomko was a graduate The Douglas...
Patricia Ann Pishko
Jan 21, 2019
Patricia Ann Pishko, 69, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born September 5, 1949 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Dugan) McCarthy. She had worked for B & O Railroad, Mellon Bank and Remote Controls. She is survived by her husband, David Alan Pishko, sons,...
Betty Lou Gasda
Jan 17, 2019
Betty Lou Gasda, 78, of Liberty Boro, died Thursday, January 17, 2019 surrounded by her family and close friends. She was born November 23, 1940 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Chester and Anne (Ulich) Charneicki. She was the wife of 56 years of the late John J. "Sonny" Gasda, who passed away August 12, 2015. She...
Mary "Mamie" B. Latta
Jan 17, 2019
Mary "Mamie" B. Latta, 91, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 17, 2019. She was born April 9, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Paul and Katherine (Roscoe) Benyak. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Latta who passed away in 1987. Mamie was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine...
Catherine Marie Adams
Jan 15, 2019
Catherine Marie Adams, 96, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born July 25, 1922 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late Soisson and Margaret Postorious Gilligan. She was the wife of the late Raymond M. Adams, Sr., who passed away in 2005. She is survived by son, Raymond M. (Judie) Adams of Elizabeth...
Dominick Anthony Candelore, Sr.
Jan 15, 2019
Dominick Anthony Candelore, Sr. 88, of Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday. January 15, 2019. He was born January 26, 1930 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Venturino and Monica (Loretta) Candelore. He was the husband of the late Lena (Roma) Candelore. Dominick was a member of...
Robert "Bob" John Russin
Jan 14, 2019
Robert "Bob" John Russin, 56, of North Versailles, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 14, 2019 at home. He was born October 19, 1962 in McKeesport to the late Stephen and Veronica Jean Karichko Russin. Bob worked in the crime lab at the Allegheny County Medical Examiner for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and cars. He is survived by sisters,...
Gary Von Brunazzi
Jan 13, 2019
Gary Von Brunazzi, 60, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Gary was born in McKeesport, on January 10, 1959. He was the son of the late Emil Brunazzi, Jr., and Elizabeth "Betty" Brunazzi. Gary graduated from Elizabeth-Forward High School in 1977. While in school, he worked part-time...
Robert James Kite
Jan 8, 2019
Robert James Kite, 39, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born May 5, 1979 in McKeesport and was the son of Robert Brooks and Jane (Gioia) Kite of Lincoln Borough. Robert was a member of Liberty Presbyterian Church and worked for Sisko Waterproofing Co. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother,...
Susan K. Merriman
Jan 7, 2019
Susan K. Merriman, 67, of Rochester, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. She was born September 12, 1951 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late George W. and Alma (Lewis) Merriman. Susan held an administrative position at the University of Pittsburgh. She was also proprietor of Merriman Trading Co. She is survived by her...
Gertrude E. Lieberum
Jan 6, 2019
Gertrude Elizabeth Lieberum, 91, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born April 28, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Albert and Angela (Schibik) Thomas. She was the wife of the late Arthur Mark Lieberum who died January 14, 2000. Gertrude was a member of the former St. John Lutheran Church in McKeesport....
Marie Christine Shiffler
Jan 4, 2019
Marie Christine Shiffler, 69, of Versailles, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. She was born September 22, 1949 in Huntingdon and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Micheline (Menand) Giacobello. Christine was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak. She was retired from the former Fashion Bug in Olympia Shopping Center. She is survived by...
William "Bill" G. Phillips
Jan 3, 2019
William "Bill" Gardner Phillips, 90, of McKeesport passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born April 12, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Taylor and Thelma Edith (Ferguson) Phillips. Bill was a member of Park Baptist Church and was retired from the former US Steel Duquesne Works. He was a member of the EBA...
Minnie Kerlin
Dec 31, 2018
Philomena "Minnie" McGee Kerlin, 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born January 12, 1923 in Smithfield and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ferrara) Vona. Minnie was a member of Calvary Church in North Huntingdon and was retired from the the former Concordia Club in Pittsburgh. She...
Barry Jay Richardson
Dec 31, 2018
Barry Jay Richardson, 56, of Greenock, passed away at home on Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born January 25, 1962 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Roberta M. (Gehm) Lavelle of Inishbofin, Ireland and Robert Lee Richardson of Georgia. Barry was a Chef and had worked at many restaurants around the country. He was a graduate of Black...
Myrna Lou Reynolds
Dec 30, 2018
Myrna Lou Reynolds (nee Smith) passed away naturally in the early hours of December 30 at her home in Glassport at the age of 86. Through a life defined by family, friends and conversation, Myrna welcomed all to her table to share stories, gossip and laughter over several pots of weak coffee. Myrna was born October 23, 1932 in Bunola,...
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