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Justin M. Detar, Sr.

Justin M. Detar, Sr.

Feb 7, 2024

Justin M. Detar, Sr., 44, of Sewickley Twp, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024.  He was born March 1, 1979 in Greensburg and was the son of Anthony J. (Kathy) Detar and Nancy L. Getchey (John) Jury. Justin worked in Masonry and Construction and was very proud of his craft.  He enjoyed fishing with his children on the Yough River...

Dennis Michael Lewis

Dennis Michael Lewis

Feb 7, 2024

Dennis Michael Lewis, 66, of Bridgeville, formerly of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born December 25, 1957 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Louise (Fennell) Lewis. Dennis served in the US Army and was a former Customer Service Representative for the Peoples Gas Company. He is survived by his son,...

Lester Earl Maurer

Lester Earl Maurer

Feb 6, 2024

Lester Earl Maurer, Jr.,  88, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born June 14, 1935 in Greenock and was the son of the late Lester Maurer, Sr., and Gertrude Beatrice (Taylor) Maurer. Lester attended Christy Park United Methodist Church and the Boston United Methodist Church. He loved baseball and playing softball. He was a avid collector...

Donald C. Heaverley

Donald C. Heaverley

Feb 5, 2024

Donald C. Heaverley, 72, of Madison, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born September 22, 1951 in Greensburg, and was the son of the late David W. and Laura (Yates) Heaverley. He was a Sewickley High School alumni and a graduate of Waynesburg University. He was the sole proprietor of a successful Manufacturer's Rep Corporation, until his retirement...

Joseph A. DiFalco

Joseph A. DiFalco

Feb 4, 2024

Joseph A. DiFalco, 86, of North Versailles, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024.  He was born March 22, 1937 in Clairton and was the son of the late Domenick and Josephine (DaBaldo) DiFalco. He was the husband of 57 years to the late Shirley Mae (Paul) DiFalco, who passed away December 14, 2017. He was a member of Mary, Mother...

Ronald J. Rupert

Ronald J. Rupert

Feb 3, 2024

Ronald J. Rupert, 85, of Greenock, passed away Saturday February 3, 2024. He was born January 3, 1939 in Stowe Township and was the son of the late Robert Clarence and Caroline (Pade) Rupert. He was the husband of 35 years to Judith Mae Rupert. He worked as an Aircraft Mechanic for US Airways and United Airlines for many years....

Mildred L. Messina

Mildred L. Messina

Feb 2, 2024

Mildred "Mili" Messina, 90, of Versailles, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born August 17, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George and Sinnie (Kramer) Forney. She was the wife of the late Carl "Carlo" J. Messina who passed away November 28, 2013. Mili attended McKeesport School...

Daniel Gerard Wittig

Daniel Gerard Wittig

Feb 1, 2024

Daniel Gerard Wittig, 66, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born September 18, 1957 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late George and Evelyn (Tobin) Wittig. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Hand) Wittig; daughter Jessica Wittig of White Oak and son Jonathan Wittig of Philadelphia; brothers Robert (Mary Ann) Wittig, Lawrence...

Elaine M. Suranovich

Elaine M. Suranovich

Jan 30, 2024

Elaine M. (Comer-Powell) Suranovich, 79, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born July 27, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth "Betty" (O'Rourke) Comer.  She was the wife of the late Steven Suranovich, Sr., who passed away October 10, 2005. Elaine was a member of Mary, Mother of God,...

Janet Brown Blaho

Janet Brown Blaho

Jan 26, 2024

Janet Brown (Griffiths) Blaho, 92, of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg campus, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 with her family by her side.  She was born July 5, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Effie (McCleary) Griffiths. Janet was a 1949 graduate of McKeesport High School and 1953 graduate of Carnegie...

Louis Anthony Campano, IV

Louis Anthony Campano, IV

Jan 25, 2024

Louis Anthony Campano IV, 21, passed away on January 25, 2024. Born on January 21, 2003, Louie was the son of Louis (Tricia) Campano III and Rebecca Campano ("Coach Frank" Cortazzo). In addition to his parents, Louie is survived by his brothers, Damon and Mason Campano; stepbrother, Julian Webber; bonus siblings, Frankie Cortazzo, Angelina Cortazzo and Faith Hresko; Grandparents, Louis...

Joseph C. Gregory Jr.

Joseph C. Gregory Jr.

Jan 23, 2024

Joseph C. Gregory, Jr., 78, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at home.  He was born October 10, 1945 in Brownsville and was the son of the late Joseph C. Gregory, Sr. and Anna M. (Petrick) Gregory. Joseph was a US NAVY Veteran, who served during the Vietnam conflict.  Upon his completion...

William Gordon Ross

William Gordon Ross

Jan 22, 2024

William Gordon Ross, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday January 22, 2024. He was born July 27, 1930 in Glassport and was the son of the late Donald O. and Nina (Wilkes) Ross. He was the loving husband of 47 years to Elaine (Lathrop) Ross. William was an Air Force veteran and a proud member of the VA. He...

Joy B. DeClaudio

Joy B. DeClaudio

Jan 19, 2024

Joy B. DeClaudio, 92, of Irwin, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 19, 2024. She was born July 4, 1931 in Irwin and was the daughter of the late Emil and Narcissa (Morpanini) Brunazzi, Sr. She was the wife of the late Robert "Bob" DeClaudio who passed away in 2002. Joy had worked for US Steel Irvin Works...

Richard Daihl Woodring

Richard Daihl Woodring

Jan 16, 2024

Richard Daihl Woodring, 82, of Belle Vernon, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born December 28, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leroy and Martha (Daihl) Woodring.  Richard was a Pennsylvania Licensed Insurance Agent and worked for Szeiler and Associates. Woody also enjoyed hunting and fishing, Penn State and Steelers football games, as well...

Sandra L. Bertoty

Sandra L. Bertoty

Jan 14, 2024

Sandra L. (Shaffer) Bertoty, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 14th at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Born January 18, 1946 in McKeesport to the late George H. and Anna M. (Surgeon) Shaffer, she was a graduate of McKeesport Area High School (1963) and the Douglas School of Business (1965). At her first job at Renzie Park...

June A. McElravy

June A. McElravy

Jan 14, 2024

June A. Halvorson McElravy, 95, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Mt. View Memory Care Home in Greensburg, PA. She was born June 12, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Halvorson, Sr. and Anna Widen Halvorson. She was the loving wife of Glenn McElravy, who passed away on September 18, 2006....

Daniel John Lazar

Daniel John Lazar

Jan 13, 2024

Daniel John Lazar, 63, of Elizabeth Township. passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at home. He was born February 2, 1960 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Francis and Sharlene Marie (Moxin) Lazar. He is survived by his son, Christopher Daniel (Courtney) Lazar, of Clairton, sister, Kathy Lazar Sorton of Elizabeth Township, and grandchildren, Leo, Tora,...

Juanita Denise Betters

Juanita Denise Betters

Jan 13, 2024

Juanita Denise (Matuschek) Betters, 68, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Duquesne, precious daughter, cherished sister, beloved wife, devoted mother and joyful grandmother, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. Juanita was an avid reader who enjoyed her flower garden and cross stitching. Her true passion, that she shared with her husband was college basketball, better never bother her during March Madness!!...

Dale Chester Maurer

Dale Chester Maurer

Jan 9, 2024

Dale Chester Maurer, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born January 3, 1944 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Glenn and Margaret (Johnson) Maurer. Dale was a retired warehouse worker for G.C. Murphy and also worked for US Steel. He is survived by his sons, Jeffrey Maurer of Janesville,WI and...

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