Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Rita Gallo

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...

Helen J. Taylor

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...

Kenneth Edward Abels

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

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

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...

Denise Rae Lennon

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

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.

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

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...

SueEllen Nangle

SueEllen Nangle

Dec 11, 2025

SueEllen Nangle, 72, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1953, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Doris Ann (Mital) Plavchak. She was a proud graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College. A lifelong educator at heart, SueEllen devoted many years to teaching home economics in the...

Steven M. Lawrence

Steven M. Lawrence

Dec 9, 2025

LTC (Retired) Steven M. Lawrence, 75, of North Versailles was called home by our Lord December 9, 2025 surrounded by his wife and children. Steven was born February 23, 1950 to the late Peter and Helen (Cosgarea) Lawrence. He married the love of his life, Linda (Seiler) Lawrence, September 1, 1973. They have three children, Stefan (Heather) Lawrence, Sarah (Jeff)...

Mabel L. Turkovic

Mabel L. Turkovic

Dec 4, 2025

Mabel L. "May" Turkovic, 78, of Herminie 2, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. She was born June 22, 1947 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Charles and late Loretta (Reali) Roberts. She was the wife of the late John M. Turkovic and longtime partner of the late Rick Horvath.

Mabel worked many...

Daniel Regis Majzer

Daniel Regis Majzer

Dec 3, 2025

Daniel Regis Majzer, 90, of Versailles, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born July 14, 1935 in Port Vue and was the son of the late Theodore and Susan (Cverna) Majzer. He was the loving husband of 59 years to the late Marcella Jane (Dunn) Majzer, who passed away on June 28, 2017. Daniel was a US...

Sean Edward Koon

Sean Edward Koon

Dec 2, 2025

Sean Edward Koon, 53, of Port Vue passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was born November 23, 1972 in McKeesport and is the son of Charles Gordon and Sharon Lynn (Sanner) Koon. Sean worked for CVS Call Center as a customer service representative for numerous years. However, he had a passion for all things nerd - Star Wars, video...

Joseph Anthony Cuda

Joseph Anthony Cuda

Dec 1, 2025

Joseph Anthony Cuda, 92, of Glassport, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025. He was born June 18, 1933 in Pittsburgh and was the son the late Anthony and Elsie (Mirenna) Cuda. Joseph was the husband of 59 years to the late Mary June Cuda, who passed away November 5, 2014. Joseph was the owner of numerous South Hills...

Dennis Neil Heath, Sr.

Dennis Neil Heath, Sr.

Nov 29, 2025

Dennis Neil Heath, Sr, 77, of Elizabeth Twp., died peacefully Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital, H.J. Heinz Campus, Aspinwall.

He was born, July 5, 1948, in McKeesport, PA, a son of the late Everett & June (Johnson) Heath.

He was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School Class of 1966. After graduating, he enlisted with the U.S. Army where...

Elmer Vincent Ehser

Elmer Vincent Ehser

Nov 29, 2025

Elmer Vincent Ehser, 73, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was born January 20, 1952 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William Joseph and Anna (Dudek) Ehser. Elmer worked numerous jobs throughout his life including a stock person at the former GC Murphy Store in Turtle Creek, a laborer at the former US Steel...

David Donald Greger

David Donald Greger

Nov 27, 2025

David Donald Greger, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at home. He was born on March 21, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Stephen Joseph and Anna (Kakas) Greger. He was the beloved husband to Mary Jo (McGrail) Greger, celebrating 63 years of marriage on November 17, 2025. David was a...

Robert D. Thomas

Robert D. Thomas

Nov 26, 2025

Robert D. "Bob" Thomas, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was born June 4, 1945, in McKeesport and was the was the son of the late Robert James and the late Ruth Lillian (Haughton) Thomas. Bob was a 1963 graduate of West Mifflin South High School and spent his career as an electrician at...

Deborah J. Teoli

Deborah J. Teoli

Nov 17, 2025

Deborah J. Teoli, 70, of McKeesport, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born March 18, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward W. Bock, Sr. and the late Virginia M. (Mallen) Bock. She was a former member of Central Presbyterian Church in McKeesport. Deborah loved to crochet and spend time with her family,...