Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations
Robert G. Hough, Jr.
May 13, 2015
Robert "Bob" Glenn Hough, Jr., 62, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He was born June 20, 1952 in McKeesport and was the son of Grace McAllister Hough of Elizabeth Twp., and the late Robert Hough, Sr. He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 1971 and had worked...
David S. Gilbert, Jr.
May 11, 2015
David Samuel Gilbert, Jr., 86, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away peacefully Monday, May 11, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 7, 1928 in Christy Park and was the son of the late David S. Gilbert, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Vaughn Gilbert. He was a retired Carpenter, Builder, Construction Manager and Consultant, as well...
Linda Lora Hornfeck
May 10, 2015
Linda Lora McDowell Shultz Hornfeck, 72, of Dravosburg, died Sunday, May 10, 2015. She was born August 2, 1942 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Dale C. and Martha V. McDowell. She was a retired school bus driver and had worked for Laidlaw Bus Co. for 30 years. She is survived by her son, Bruce H. Shultz...
Clarence "Red" Harrison
May 9, 2015
Clarence “Red” Harrison, 87, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Saturday May 9, 2015. He was born in Versailles on January 18, 1928, and was the son of the late Raymond and Myrtle Harrison. He was preceded in death by his son Gary J. Harrison. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church...
Helen C. Parillo
May 3, 2015
Helen C. Pirillo, 82, of Sewickley Twp., passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1933 in Liberty Borough and was the daughter of the late Frank and Nicolina Yanni Caruso. She was beloved wife of the late Samuel S. Pirillo. She was the loving mother of Gary (Darla) Pirillo of...
Anthony Andrew Nassida
May 2, 2015
Anthony Andrew "A" Nassida, 42, of West Mifflin, died Saturday, May 2, 2015. He was born May 10, 1972 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late James T. Nassida III and the late Bonita J. Novacek Nassida. Anthony's motto was, "I have only one life to live". He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. He was...
Donald J. Collage, Sr.
Apr 30, 2015
Donald Jean "Joe" Collage, Sr. 81, of Elizabeth Twp., died Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was born July 18, 1933 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Adolph and Ella Mae Northrup Collage. Joe was retired as a heavy equipment mechanic from the former US Steel Duquesne Works and was a USMC Veteran serving during the Korean War...
Robert F. Vennebush
Apr 30, 2015
Robert F. Vennebush, 87, of Lincoln Borough, died Thursday, April 30, 2015 at home. He was born October 29, 1927 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leo Joseph Vennebush and the late Eleanor Thomas Vennebush Boyles. Robert retired from the P & LE Railroad after 38 years of service. He served in the US Army during WWII...
William E. Wivagg
Apr 30, 2015
William E. Wivagg, 68, of Finleyville, died Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was born August 27, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Edwin E. and Mary Karafa Wivagg. William had worked for Safety Kleen and was formerly a Barber. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. William was an avid fly fisherman and...
Mary Ann Theresa Fulop
Apr 25, 2015
Mary Ann Theresa Fulop, 74, of Boston, died Saturday, April 25, 2015. She was born November 18, 1940 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael E. and Rose Miller Yurechko. She was a member of St. Michael Parish, Elizabeth Twp. She is survived by her husband, Alex Fulop, sons, Alex (Carol) Fulop of Elizabeth Twp., and Jason...
Gilbert John Barrington
Apr 24, 2015
Gilbert "Gil" John Barrington, 77, of Pittsburgh, died Friday, April 24, 2015. He was born September 12, 1937 in London, England and was the son of the late Gilbert and Elisa Quiroz Bado. He was a retired Advertising Executive and had worked for the St. George Group, formerly Carlton Advertising in Pittsburgh. He was previously a Newscaster for the BBC...
Ronald C. George
Apr 20, 2015
Ronald Clair George, 83, of Greenock, died Monday, April 20, 2015. He was born May 20, 1931 in Portage and was the son of the late Freeman and Melda Clair George. Ronald was a retired truck driver and worked for Teamsters Local 250. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife,...
Dorothy Mae Maley
Apr 20, 2015
Dorothy Mae Maley, 92, of Mount Vernon, died Monday, April 20, 2015. She was born March 7, 1923 in Gratztown and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Emily Moon Herb and wife of the late William Maley who died March 11, 2007. Bill and Dorothy "Red" were married for 59 years. Dorothy was a member of the Mount...
Peggy Jo Nall
Apr 14, 2015
Peggy Jo Nall, 82, of Elizabeth Twp., died Tuesday, April 14, 2015. She was born April 21, 1932 in Oklahoma City, OK, and was the daughter of the late Nelson and Ruby Mae Morrison Wage. Peggy Jo was a member of the Bible Baptist Temple, Jefferson. She is survived by her husband, James A. Nall, daughters, Patricia Ann (Donald) Gotto...
Raymond Duane Clay
Apr 10, 2015
Raymond Duane Clay, 86, of Versailles, died Friday, April 10, 2015. He was born July 1, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Samuel and Margaret Arbuckle Clay. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, White Oak, and was a life member of Versailles Vol. Fire Co. Raymond had worked for the former Potter-McCune Co.,...
William C. Schadle, Jr.
Apr 9, 2015
William C. "Bill" Schadle, Jr., 74, of Boston, died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at home. He was born July 20, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William Clyde and Henrietta Schultz Schadle. Bill was a member of the First United Methodist Church-McKeesport, the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association, CFU Lodge 146 in Versailles, GBU Club in Duquesne,...
Dolores Virginia Morlock
Apr 4, 2015
Dolores Virginia Morlock, 92, of Greensburg, formerly of Mount Vernon, died Saturday, April 4, 2015. She was born March 10, 1923 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Ann Daychak Reddington and was the wife of the late Carl Frederick Morlock, Jr., who died December 6, 2010. Carl and Dolores were married for 61 years. She was a...
Thomas F. Burnsworth
Apr 1, 2015
Thomas Francis "Tom" Burnsworth, 54, of Clairton, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at home. He was born December 14, 1960 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James Enoch and Mary DeFazio Burnsworth. Tom was a truck driver and mechanic and was a member of Club 46 Fire Hall. He is survived by his wife, Veronica Lynn Arney...
Barbara J. Gessner
Mar 27, 2015
Barbara J. Gessner, 76, of Greenock, died Friday, March 27, 2015. She was born February 16, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Norman A. and Thelma Chambers Millington. Barbara was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church where she was a former Chancel choir member, and served as chairperson for the Chancel Committee and...
William Henry Clark, Jr.
Mar 26, 2015
William Henry Clark, Jr., 74, of Plum Borough, died Thursday, March 26, 2015. He was born December 23, 1940 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late William Clark, Sr. and Olive Crommie Clark. He is survived by his longtime companion, Elnor Lamont, sister, Midge (Jack) Patterson of Plum Borough, daughters, Donna (William) Horst of Leechburg, Teena (Fred, Sr.)...