Obituaries

Aug 30, 2023

Grace Elizabeth Gall, 80, of Glassport, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her daughter's home in White Oak. She was born September 19, 1942 in New Eagle and was the daughter of the late Peter and Thelma Mercedes (Gilbert) Garish. She was the wife of the late Robert Gall who passed away February 13, 2014. Grace was a member...

Aug 26, 2023

James "Jim" Andrew Zoll, 61, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Saturday, August 26, 2023. He was born April 26, 1962 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Charles and Audrey H. (Johnson)  Zoll. Jim was a 1980 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and recently retired from Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Township. He...

Aug 23, 2023

“Family is a leprechaun’s pot of gold - a nugget for each member” Mikey’s pot o’ gold overflowed.

First born of the late Clyde “Andrew” and Dorothy (Robertson) Lynch, Mike Lynch Sr. of Pitcairn, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.Mike fell in love at first sight at age 9 with a curly red-headed girl.  At age 18, he married that...

Aug 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" Carr, 75, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 19, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert T. and Lois I. (Bond) Carr. Bob was a member of the Mount Vernon Community United Presbyterian Church. He retired after 43 years...

Aug 21, 2023

Ruth Serena, 92, of West Mifflin, PA, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born in Duquesne on July 31, 1931, and was the daughter to the late Nicholas and Loretta (Snyder) Schulte. Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, John C. "Jack" Serena; and sisters, Dolores Zewe, Catherine Derhofer, Jane Steputis, Carole Petrozza;...

Aug 21, 2023

 

John Robert Stefl, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed into eternal life on August 21, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant and was the son of the late Rudolph Albert  and Mary C. (Klamar) Stefl.  John started his career with 28 years at Fort Pitt Steel in McKeesport working...

Aug 20, 2023

George Darwin Madar, 79, of Delmont, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born July 24, 1944 in Madison, WI., and was the son of the late George and Yvonne (Hanson) Madar. George had worked for the former US Steel Homestead Works and had 19 1/2 years of service. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the...

Aug 19, 2023

Aug 17, 2023

Cynthia Marie (Fink) Kern, 66, of Munhall, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at home. She was born June 5, 1957, in Homestead and was the daughter of Dorothy M. (Anderson) Fink of Munhall and the late Edward Gene Fink who passed away October 6, 2018. Cynthia was the Director of Clinical Research in the Office of Research Conduct and...

Aug 16, 2023

Marlene Corvino, 78, of Monroeville, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 13, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ann (Dellapena) Corvino. Marlene is survived by her niece, Lisa Novacek of Elizabeth Township; nephews, Ralph (Cathy) Ashbaugh of Yorbalinda, CA, and Gary (Marsha) Ashbaugh of Pittsburgh; great-nephews, Luke & Max...

Aug 15, 2023

Carla Gene Harper, 63, of Dravosburg, formerly of McKeesport, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on January 19, 1960 and is daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Roll) Harper. She is a graduate of McKeesport Area High School. Carla was known for her generosity and big heart, and a...

Aug 11, 2023

John P. Lucas, Jr., 87, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Forest Hills, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born in Wilkinsburg on July 10, 1936 and was the son of the late John P. Lucas, Sr., and the late Cecilia “Tillie” (Luketich) Lucas. He was the husband of 60 years of the late Colleen (Karabin) Lucas before her...

Aug 8, 2023

Gerald J. "Jerry" Ference, 88, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on November 25, 1934 and was the son to the late John and Mary (Stefon) Ference. He was the beloved husband to the late Geraldine Marie Ference before she passed away in January 2020. Jerry was a graduate of McKeesport High...

Aug 7, 2023

Charles Walter “Chad” Zowacki, II., passed on Friday, August 4, 2023 in Indiana, PA where he lived and ran his business with his fiancé, Amber Snyder, daughter, Madelyn Zowacki and intended step-daughter, Riley Davis.  Chad was born on October 8, 1990 at McKeesport Hospital and was raised in the town of Sutersville, which always remained “home” no matter where life...

Aug 4, 2023

Diane L. Miele, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 31, 1942 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late William and Anita (Payne) McHenry.  She was wife of 61 years to the late Joseph A. Miele, who passed away August 29, 2022.  She was...

Aug 3, 2023

Carl M. Meskanick, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born January 18, 1938 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John and Anna (Petrisko) Meskanick. Carl was a member of Saints Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township. He was the proprietor of the former Riverside...

Aug 1, 2023

 

Edwin W. Davis, 95, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born December 4, 1927 in Cochranton, Crawford County, PA. He was the son of the late Alexander W. and Gladys (Patterson) Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (McClure) Davis, and his two brothers, William R. and Robert N. Davis. He...

Jul 29, 2023

Virginia Gail (Gelbish) Murray, 74, of Greenock, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born October 14, 1948 in Braddock and was the daughter of the late Willis E. and Wilma (Diosegy) Murray. Virginia worked for the Department of Welfare as a Disability Advocate and retired after 30 years of service. She was an alumni of Divine Redeemer and...

Jul 29, 2023

Jerrine Theresa Bonacci, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. She was born May 24, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Samuel and Marian (Spivak) Robb. Jerrine was a graduate of McKeesport High School and the former Braddock School of Nursing. She was an Administrator for Sandin Home Health Care and was previously...

Jul 22, 2023

John "Jack" Dennis Burkett, 97, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born December 24, 1925 in Charleroi and was the son of the late Lloyd and Julia (Sigmond) Burkett. Jack was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township and the USS The Sullivans Destroyer, DD-537 Association. He was a former...