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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Lena Rose Renckly

Lena Rose Renckly

Jun 1, 2023

Lena Rose Renckly, 96, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born in Revloc, PA, on March 6, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Venturino and Monica (Loretta) Candelore. She was the wife to the late Thomas Camille Renckly before his passing in 1981. Lena worked many jobs; from a Manager at Zayre's years...

Kristie Ann Krznaric

Kristie Ann Krznaric

May 28, 2023

Kristie Ann Krznaric, 48, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1974 in McKeesport and was the daughter of James R. (Rose) Krznaric of White Oak and Linda (John) Sandmeyer Peduzzi of North Huntingdon. Kristie was a member of the Greenock United Methodist...

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Trepanowski

Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Trepanowski

May 28, 2023

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Trepanowski, 96, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023. Born on November 12, 1926, she was the eldest of the nine children of the late John and Mary (Faron) Kovalyak. Betty was a member of Ascension Church in Clairton. She graduated from Clairton High School and worked at the A & P Supermarket in Clairton...

Linda Jean Hansen

Linda Jean Hansen

May 27, 2023

Linda Jean Hansen, 74, of Christy Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born June 10, 1948 in Wall and was the daughter of the late Jean (Fry) Paige and was the wife of the late Harry E. Hansen. Linda was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Kane Regional in McKeesport and was previously a Hair Stylist....

Dennis James Jackowski

Dennis James Jackowski

May 26, 2023

Dennis James Jackowski, 50, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at home. He was born December 27, 1972 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Edward H. and Doris (Rugg) Jackowski. Dennis was a 1990 graduate of McKeesport High School and formerly worked for Anker Industries. He was a member of the former Turner's Gym in...

Bobbi Jean Wagner

Bobbi Jean Wagner

May 24, 2023

Bobbi Jean Wagner, 68, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born February 9, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Robert and Olive (Stenson) Mauger. She was the wife of the late William George Wagner who passed away December16, 2020. Bobbi Jean was a member of the First Christian Church, McKeesport, and...

James "J.R." Richardson Williams, Jr.

James "J.R." Richardson Williams, Jr.

May 19, 2023

James "J.R." Richardson Williams, Jr., 34, of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born August 3, 1988 in McKeesport and was the son of Cathy Marie (Rick) Davenport Williams of Buena Vista and James "Rich" Richardson (Lori) Williams of West Newton. J.R. was a 2006 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. J.R. was a kind hearted...

William H. Geissler

William H. Geissler

May 17, 2023

William H. "Bill' Geissler, 75, of Port Vue, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born March 19, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Eugene D. "Bill" and Leota Marie (Galley) Geissler. He was the husband of the late Maria Rosario "Rosie" (Odtohan) Geissler. They were married for 41 years. William was a graduate of...

Kimberly Danielle Kifer

Kimberly Danielle Kifer

May 16, 2023

Kimberly Danielle Kifer, 52, of McKeesport, peacefully departed this life at home on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in much the same way she entered it - surrounded by the love of her family. Born the adored twin daughter of Bradley M. Sayles and Janis L. Kifer on February 22, 1971 and affectionately called by her nickname “Bird”,...

Rev. Jerry Douglas Williams

Rev. Jerry Douglas Williams

May 9, 2023

Rev. Jerry Douglas Williams, 74, of Greenock, went to Heaven on May 9, 2023. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio and was the son of the late Homer and Bernetia (Duncan) Williams of South Portsmouth, Kentucky. Jerry graduated from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky and became licensed to preach in 1967 in the United Methodist Kentucky Conference. After serving several...

Donald J. "Bucky" Chontos

Donald J. "Bucky" Chontos

May 3, 2023

Donald James “Bucky” Chontos, 91, of White Oak passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2023. He was born November 12, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Alexander and Mary (Madden) Chontos. He graduated from St. Peter's High School, class of 1949. Bucky was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War, and for...

Joseph William Kelley

Joseph William Kelley

Apr 30, 2023

Joseph William Kelley, 83, of Murrysville, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was born July 22, 1939, in North Versailles and grew up in North Braddock. He was the son of the late Theodore D. Kelley Sr. and Frances (Perry) Kelley. Joseph was a US Army veteran and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Murrysville. He...

Janet Marlene Reynolds

Janet Marlene Reynolds

Apr 25, 2023

Janet Marlene (Gessner) Reynolds, 92, of North Versailles, formerly of Christy Park, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born April 10, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Albert and Cora Lois (Rankin) Gessner. She was the loving wife of the late Roland H. Reynolds who passed away June 29, 2017. Janet was a life...

Glenn E. McLaughlin

Glenn E. McLaughlin

Apr 24, 2023

Glenn E. McLaughlin, 94 of Monroeville, formerly of Liberty Boro, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born December 17, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James J. and Clara (Kappler) McLaughlin. Glenn was a US ARMY Veteran. Glenn worked for and retired from US Steel after many years of service. During his tenure he...

Claudia J. Sowerby

Claudia J. Sowerby

Apr 18, 2023

Claudia J. Sowerby, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She was born January 10, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles and Jean (Schrieber) Hartzell. She was the wife of the late Frederick C. "Fritz" Sowerby who passed away September 7, 2013. Claudia was a member of the...

Nancy Ann Williams

Nancy Ann Williams

Apr 15, 2023

Nancy Ann Williams, 81, of Bunola, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. She was born at home in Bunola on November 6, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Mason) Folk. She was the wife to the late Robert Williams, who passed away in April, 2000. Nancy graduated from Elizabeth Foward High School and went on...

Rev. Larry E. Walker

Rev. Larry E. Walker

Apr 13, 2023

Rev. Larry Edward Walker, 85, of Jeanette, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on February 7, 1938 and was the son to the late Carl Edward and Gladys (Daniels) Walker. A Pastor for 20+ years at the Church of the Brethren, a talented Secular singer through the 50s & 60s, and a wonderful Gospel singer,...

Barbara M. Romesburg

Barbara M. Romesburg

Apr 4, 2023

Barbara M. Romesburg, 76, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on September 6, 1946 and was the daughter to the late Edward and Mary (Furman) Szmuc. Barb was retired from a long time career in the 'Better Sportswear' division at Kaufmann's in Century III. She loved to sit in the sun and...

Larry S. Armstrong

Larry S. Armstrong

Apr 3, 2023

Larry Stewart Armstrong, 73, of Duquesne, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. He was born November 24, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Arthur and Enid Marie (Stewart) Armstrong. Larry worked for over 21 years as a machinist for Westinghouse and later as a driver for numerous transportation companies. He loved baseball, especially the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Richard Paul Betzner

Richard Paul Betzner

Apr 3, 2023

Richard Paul Betzner, 63, of Greenock, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. He was born May 27, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of Robert Louis and Alice Mary (Kalo) Betzner of Greenock. Richard worked for Overhead Garage Door of Pittsburgh for over 25 years and was also a co-owner of the former R & R Bicycle Rental in...

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