Obituaries

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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Jeffrey Jon Hall

Jeffrey Jon Hall

Jul 13, 2013

Jeffrey Jon Hall, 40, of Monessen, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday July 13, 2013. He was born October 13, 1972 in Monongahela, son of Eugene J. Hall, Sr.., of Monessen and Patricia Keleman Hall of Monessen. In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers, Eugene J. Hall, Jr. of Monessen,...

Mary A. Durling

Mary A. Durling

Jul 12, 2013

Mary Auman Durling, 89, a resident of Asbury Heights in Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2013 after enduring the debilitating effects of dementia. She was born in Kersey, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late George and Anna Leismeister Auman. Mary was a long time resident of Pittsburgh and was a graduate of the St. Francis Nursing School, the United...

Carolyn L. Ward

Carolyn L. Ward

Jul 9, 2013

Carolyn L. Ward, 66, of Elizabeth Twp, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born July 7, 1947 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Walter E. and Rosalie Berstling Tokar. She was a member of St. Mary's Romanian Church, Christy Park and was a retired LPN at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her...

Beatrice Turek

Beatrice Turek

Jul 7, 2013

Beatrice Turek, 84, of Port Vue, died Sunday, July 7, 2013 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born December 14, 1928 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Najalchski Borkowski. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Johnston and the late Joseph Turek. Beatrice was a member of St. Mark Parish in Port Vue and had worked...

Pearl Kathleen Seach

Pearl Kathleen Seach

Jul 2, 2013

Pearl Kathleen Seach, 84, of West Elizabeth, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 in Kane Regional Center, McKeesport. She was born March 16, 1929 in Pittsburgh, daughter of the late Carl and Ellen Landers Byrand and wife of the late Edward Michael Seach who died April 3, 1966. Pearl worked for the former Balsamo's Market in McKeesport. She is survived by...

Joseph Darrell Longwell

Joseph Darrell Longwell

Jun 30, 2013

Joseph Darrell Longwell, 70, of Glassport, died Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born August 4, 1942 in New Martinsville, WV, and was the son of the late John Lee and Amanda Ellen Moore Longwell. He worked for Gulf Transport in Braddock. He is survived by his daughter, Jody D. Govannucci of Herminie and her...

James M. "Lep" Donnelly, II

James M. "Lep" Donnelly, II

Jun 29, 2013

James M. "Lep" Donnelly, II 61, of Elizabeth Twp, died suddenly on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at home. He was born August 6, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of Eileen Lewis Donnelly of McKeesport and the late James M. Donnelly, Sr. In addition to his mother he is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia L. Hebda Donnelly, sister,...

Calvin Thomas Lacey, Jr

Calvin Thomas Lacey, Jr

Jun 28, 2013

Calvin Thomas Lacey, Jr., 60, of Buena Vista, died Friday, June 28, 2013 in Southwestern Veterans Center. He was born March 24, 1953 in McKeesport, son of the late Calvin Thomas Lacey and the late Anna Lillian Kiger Lacey. Calvin was a Supervisor for PENNDOT and was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was an avid...

Dianne Louise Stonebraker

Dianne Louise Stonebraker

Jun 19, 2013

Dianne Louise Krepps Stonebraker, 83, of Elizabeth Twp, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013. She was born September 5, 1929 in North Belle Vernon, daughter of the late Lewis and Sidne Roberts Krepps. She was a Registered Nurse for the former Charleroi- Monessen Hospital and was a graduate of Presbyterian University Hospital School of Nursing. Dianne was a member and past...

Leona Wigand Bernick

Leona Wigand Bernick

Jun 17, 2013

Leona Wigand Bernick, 75 years old, of McKeesport, passed away on June 17, 2013, at Shadyside Hospital. Leona is survived by her mother Blanche Skoczylas Wigand Ciochio of Manor, PA; her sister Faith Hunt of McKeesport; her daughter Lauren (Richard) Bernick and grandson Nicholaus of Bristow, VA; numerous nieces and nephews including Jaylee (Bill) Trzyna of N. Versailles; Keith (Liz)...

Linda Lee Poorman

Linda Lee Poorman

Jun 14, 2013

Linda Lee Poorman, 65, of Forward Twp., died Friday, June 14, 2013 at home. She was born January 3, 1948 in New Eagle, daughter of June Smith Kerchner of Forward Twp., and the late Martin Kerchner. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Bunola. Linda is survived by her husband, Francis O. Poorman, daughter, Darla J. Poorman...

John Lawrence Mehalcik, Jr.

John Lawrence Mehalcik, Jr.

Jun 11, 2013

What best can be said of a Marine- but that he fought the good fight? Bravely, John Lawrence Mehalcik, Jr., 64, of Glassport, waged war against the formidable enemy "cancer"- but sadly lost his battle June 11, 2013 at home. John was most proud in this life, of his service to his country in Vietnam- where at 17 years old,...

Robin Dale Matthews

Robin Dale Matthews

Jun 7, 2013

Robin Dale Matthews, 55, of Port Vue, died Friday, June 7, 2013. He was born November 13, 1957 in McKeesport, and was the son of Ruth Ann Matthews Laughlin of Elizabeth. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Jason (Dana) Naulder of Jacksonville, FL, and Nicholas (Jessica) Matthews of McKeesport, daughter, Lacey Matthews of Versailles, sister,...

Rodger Lee Matthews

Rodger Lee Matthews

Jun 5, 2013

Rodger Lee Matthews, 54, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born January 28, 1959 in McKeesport, and was the son of the Ruth Ann Matthews Laughlin of Elizabeth. Rodger was a carpenter and repairman. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Shannon Matthews of McKeesport, son, Jeremy Matthews...

Beulah V. Mason

Beulah V. Mason

Jun 2, 2013

Beulah V. (Sollars) Mason, 101, of Elizabeth Twp., died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at home. She was born February 12, 1912 in Kitzmiller, MD., daughter of the late John Edward and Flora Etta Hull Sollars. She was the wife of the late James H. Mason. Beulah was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp, McKeesport...

John J. Andrascik

John J. Andrascik

May 30, 2013

John J. Andrascik, 69, of Elizabeth Twp, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born September 8, 1943 in McKeesport, son of the late John J. and Irene Werner Andrascik. He was a retired Customer Service Technician for Praxair, a job he preformed with great dedication and pride. John was an artist and expressed...

Florenz Barreiro

Florenz Barreiro

May 28, 2013

Florenz Barreiro, 77, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was born December 8, 1935 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Florencio and Mary Vales Barreiro. He was a retired Plant Manager for AMI Doduco and was a US Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Anna L. Parker Barreiro, sons, Victor Barreiro of Pittsburgh, Douglas (Carolyn)...

Frances Syvilla Phillians

Frances Syvilla Phillians

May 28, 2013

Frances Syvilla Phillians, 96, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013. She was born January 1, 1917 in Luzerne Twp, daughter of the late Arthur Leroy and Mary Frances Hopkinson Trimbath. She was wife of the late Russell Phillians who died in 1976. Frances was a member of the McKeesport Presbyterian Church and the American Cancer Society. She is survived...

Lawrence Damasky

Lawrence Damasky

May 27, 2013

Lawrence Damasky, 60, of White Oak, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at home. He was born October 1, 1952 in McKeesport, son of the late Anthony and Betty Eadie Damasky. He was a retired auto body repairman and was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa (James) Schade and Lea Ann (Gordon...

Theresa Sedlak

Theresa Sedlak

May 24, 2013

Theresa Sedlak, 82, of Versailles, died Friday, May 24, 2013 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She was born April 7, 1931 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Louis and Maria DiToppa. She was wife of the late Ernest Sedlak who died April 16, 2000. Theresa was a member of St. Patrick Church in Christy Park. She was also a member of...

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