Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Virginia "Ginny" Mary Kapisak

Virginia "Ginny" Mary Kapisak

Oct 19, 2023

Virginia Mary "Ginny" Kapisak, aka "MiMi," 79, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on October 22, 1943 and was the daughter to the late Paul Joseph and Eugenia Grace (Milkowski) Straker. She was the loving wife of 30+ years to the late Dennis Andrew Kapisak, Sr., before his passing in August 2001....

Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Burkett

Gerald "Jerry" Eugene Burkett

Oct 18, 2023

Gerald Eugnene "Jerry" Burkett, 91, of Port Vue passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 18, 1932 and was the son to the late Carl and Mildred (Davis) Burkett. Jerry worked many years, holding many jobs within US Steel at the National Tube. He worked as a 'Hot Baller' on the pouring floor, he...

Maynard James Hansen

Maynard James Hansen

Oct 17, 2023

Maynard James Hansen, of Elizabeth Township, passed peacefully in his sleep on October 17, 2023after a brief illness at the age of 88. He was born on May 1, 1935, in Lakefield, Minnesota, to OlgaWilhelmina Margareta (Wold) and Hans J. Hansen.  He was raised in Minnesota and then moved to Clifton, Texas at the age of 12, and for many...

Joanne Johnson

Joanne Johnson

Oct 16, 2023

Joanne  Johnson, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born November 20, 1952 in Blythedale and was the daughter of the late William George and Bena Theresa (Frabizio) Brubaker. She was a 1970 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ralph N. Johnson,...

Toula Pedos

Toula Pedos

Oct 16, 2023

Toula Pedos, 92, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at home. She was born June 10, 1931 in Mingo Junction, OH., and was the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Saffo) Zahardis. She was the wife of the late Gust G. Pedos who passed away March 3, 2022. Toula worked in sales at the former Kaufman's and...

George W. Humphreys, Sr.

George W. Humphreys, Sr.

Oct 16, 2023

George W. Humphreys, Sr., 80, of McKeesport passed away Monday, October 16, 2023. He was born February 5, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son to the late Edward and Isabella (McBride) Humphreys. George was a McKeesport High School graduate and was the Proprietor of 'George W. Humphreys & Sons, Wallpapering & Painting' company. He was very active with his...

Joseph A. Cendroski

Joseph A. Cendroski

Oct 15, 2023

Joseph A. "Joe" Cendroski, 79 of White Oak, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home. Joe was born in Glassport on April 7, 1944 and was the son to the late Stephen and Nancy (Kolodziej) Cendroski.  He was a graduate of Glassport High School and lived most of his life in Glassport, working many years for Copperweld and Yarborough...

Ward Scott Kramer, III.

Ward Scott Kramer, III.

Oct 13, 2023

Ward Kramer, 60, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023.  He was born December 22, 1962 in Wilkinsburg and was the son of Ward Kramer Jr. and Cynthia (Merritts) Kramer of Florida.  Ward obtained his Bachelors Degree in Management Services from Point Park University and went on to work as a Senior Analyst of Professional Services at Becton...

Cheyenne A. Ignat

Cheyenne A. Ignat

Oct 11, 2023

Cheyenne A. Ignat (McKelvey), 76, of Dravosburg, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 after a long hard battle with cancer. She was born October 4, 1947 and was daughter of the late Jim and Betty McKelvey, of Dravosburg. Cheyenne was a hairdresser by trade and a volunteer by nature. She was a life member at the Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Department...

Robert William Troy

Robert William Troy

Oct 9, 2023

Robert William "Chirpy" Troy, 76 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on October 9, 2023 at home. He was born April 10, 1947 in Weirton, West Virginia and was the son of the late William Troy and Cecil and Beulah Goodwin, who raised him. He retired from US Steel Clairton Works with 37 years of service as a Millwright. Chirpy was...

Dennis Charles Husok

Dennis Charles Husok

Oct 8, 2023

Dennis Charles Husok, 68, of West Newton, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on August 6, 1955 and was the son to the late Andrew and Stella (Szczerba) Husok. Dennis was a member of many clubs - Buena Vista Owls Cub, Versailles Croatian Club, Elizabeth Township Ex-Servicemen's Club - among others. He enjoyed spending his...

Earl E. King

Earl E. King

Oct 7, 2023

Earl E. King, 97 of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born September 14, 1926 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Cecil Owen and Nellie Madilyn (Beisner) King. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Hankins) King who passed away May 12, 2012. They were married for 64 years. Earl was...

Janet Leah Pry

Janet Leah Pry

Oct 7, 2023

Janet Leah Pry, 82, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 7, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Harry and Evelyn (Tingle) Harrington. She was a member of First Evangelical Free Church, McKeesport and was the Equipment Operator for...

Rose M. Crupie

Rose M. Crupie

Oct 7, 2023

Rose M. Crupie, 90, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was born September 14, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Vincenza (Liberatore) Amendola. She was the wife of the late Nicholas J. Crupie who passed away August 22, 2009. Rose was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish- St....

George Stojanovic

George Stojanovic

Oct 2, 2023

George  Stojanovic, 88, of North Versailles, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born May 2, 1935 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Peter and Mildred (Mrvos) Stojanovic . George was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township, The 11th Ward Welfare Association, White Oak American Legion...

Gary Raymond Wilson

Gary Raymond Wilson

Oct 1, 2023

Gary Raymond Wilson, 72, of Monessen, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 28, 1951 and was the son to the late Raymond J. and Cecelia E. (Zolinas) Wilson. Gary went to Rosedale Technical Institute where he obtained an Associates Degree as a Diesel Technician. He worked so hard, getting one...

Stephen "Spike" Krivanich

Stephen "Spike" Krivanich

Oct 1, 2023

Stephen "Spike" Krivanich, 92, of Port Vue passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 4, 1931 and was the son to the late George and Mary (Masich) Krivanich. He worked many jobs over the years, but retired as a CFS Salesman from Watterau, now known as SUPERVALU. Spike was a very proud Marine Veteran....

Douglas Edward Gantt

Douglas Edward Gantt

Sep 29, 2023

Douglas Edward Gantt, 56, of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born February 24, 1967 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Durant and Eileen (Craine) Gantt. Douglas was a member of New Hope Assembly of God, Elizabeth Township. He was a Sandblasting Technician and was previously a member of the Painter's Union.  He...

Donald Stanley Mient

Donald Stanley Mient

Sep 28, 2023

Donald Stanley Mient, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born May 7, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Poznick) Mient. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish-St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Township. Donald was a retired Machinist for Westinghouse and was a US Army Reserve...

Ronald P. Ultis

Ronald P. Ultis

Sep 27, 2023

Ronald "Ronn" P. Ultis, 76, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born July 10, 1947 in Fairmont and was  the son of the late Andy and Velma (Geiger) Ultis  He was the husband of 38 years to the late Wilma S. (Shick) Ultis, who passed away May 30, 2020. Along with his late wife he was...

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