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John Jefferson Downing, Sr.
Feb 28, 2025
John Jefferson Downing, Sr., 72, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1953 and was the son of the late Leonard Wayne, Sr. and Barbara (Hite) Downing. He was the loving husband of 32 years to Melita "Lita" (Horne) Downing. John was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed taking his son to drag...
Robert G. Moffat
Feb 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert G. Moffat at his home in Boston, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 7, 1934 to the late Gladys Matthews Tanzos and Howard L. Moffat. Robert proudly served 40 years at...
Joseph G. Scapellato
Feb 25, 2025
Joseph G. Scapellato, 86, of Liberty Boro, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born February 22, 1939 in Clairton and was the son of the late Joseph and Anita (Bonafortuna) Scapellato. He was the husband of 54 years to the late Geraldine (Gniazdowski) Scapellato, who passed away October 3, 2018. Joseph was a US Army Veteran and a...
Frank John Marzina, Jr.
Feb 24, 2025
Frank John Marzina, Jr., 69, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born May 9, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Frank John Marzina, Sr., and the late Esther Irene (Goins) Marzina. Frank was an Electronics Technician and had worked for the former Remote Control Systems in Irwin. He is survived by his...
Carolyn L. Brown
Feb 24, 2025
Carolyn L. Brown, 80, of Elizabeth Township passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born at home in Elizabeth on October 29, 1944 to her birth mom, the late Sarah Jane (McSurdy) Fellabaum, and her parents, the late George and Ida Fellabaum. Carrie worked 10+ years as the custodian for EF's Central Elementary before retiring in 2013. She was...
Richard Alan "Rick" Perkins
Feb 23, 2025
Richard Alan "Rick" Perkins, 63, of Greenock passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in McKeesport on December 1, 1961 and is the son of Dorothy "Dee" (Furia) Perkins and the late Richard Perkins. Rick was a 1979 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. Throughout high school, he was...
Mark Megela
Feb 22, 2025
Mark Andrew Megela, 67, of Pfafftown NC, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 22, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Andrew “Ham” Megela and Julia (Ruschak) Megela. Mark is survived by his dear wife of 45 years Robin (Sholtis)Megela, and three children: daughter...
Duane "Tim" Seese, Jr.
Feb 17, 2025
Duane "Tim" Seese, Jr., 69, of Glassport formerly of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving wife, Jean A. Seese and family. He was born on July 28, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of Beverly (Miller) Seese and the late Duane T. Seese, Sr. Tim was a Fireman and Heavy...
Dorothy Elizabeth Kaler
Feb 13, 2025
Dorothy Elizabeth Kaler, 94, of White Oak, formerly of Liberty Boro, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at her home at The Oaks. She was born August 14, 1930 in Liberty Boro and was the daughter of William B. and Anna (Whitehead) Kaler. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and went on to work for the former GC...
Charles E. Kinner
Feb 12, 2025
Charles E. Kinner, 90, of Elizabeth Township, departed this earth on February 12, 2025 after a brief illness to be united with his 3 sons in heaven. Charles was born Jan. 6, 1935 in Duquesne and was the son of the late John Andrew and Mary (Varga) Kinner of West Mifflin. He leaves behind his devoted wife, partner and soul...
Karen Louise Kurka
Feb 4, 2025
Karen Louise Kurka, 59, of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1965 and was the daughter of the late Robert L. Sr. and Sarah Jane (Dietrich) Kurka. She was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as a Loan Specialist for BNY Mellon. Karen loved cats and watching Law and Order SVU. She...
Michael Anthony Trovato
Feb 3, 2025
Michael Anthony Trovato, 39, of Liberty Boro, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at home. He was born October 23, 1985 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Daniel Salvatore and Michele Marie (Chiaverini) Trovato. Michael was the proprietor of the former Trovato Construction and had more recently worked for The Catholic Cemetery Association of Pittsburgh. Michael was...
Hartley Charles King
Jan 31, 2025
Hartley Charles King, 91, a prominent local entrepreneur and restaurateur, passed away comfortably at his home in Elizabeth Township on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born in McKeesport, Pa. in 1933, Hartley was the son of the late Howard and Thelma (Dreiling) King and brother of the late Wayne H. King of White Oak and Melbourne Beach, Fla. A 1951 graduate...
Donald Ray Smith
Jan 31, 2025
Donald Ray Smith, 77, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Jack Elroy and Evelyn Pearl Smith. Donald was a mechanic by trade and worked for many years at Schumann's Front End. He spent time building cars with his sons,...
Bruce Martin Brinkos
Jan 30, 2025
Bruce M. Brinkos, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 30, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 6, 1942, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to John and Anna (Davis) Brinkos, Bruce lived a life defined by faith, hard work, dedication, and an unshakable loyalty to those whom he loved.
A standout athlete, Bruce earned a four-year...
Ronald William Kinlough
Jan 27, 2025
Ronald William Kinlough, 76, of McKeesport passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born January 5, 1949 in McKeesport to the late Donald Kinlough and the late Jean (Andrew) Hileman. Ron served in the Army from 1968 -1972. While serving, he taught himself 5 different languages, extremely fluent in Russian, and was a Voice Interceptor. He obtained the National...
Geraldine Morris
Jan 26, 2025
Geraldine Morris, 94, of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at home. She was born on July 26, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Herbert Guthrie and Edith Guthrie (Easley) Carrick. She was the loving wife of the late Hallet Leroy "Bricky" Morris, Jr., who passed away on October 18, 2011. Geraldine was a...
Maureen E. Klein
Jan 26, 2025
Maureen E. Klein, 81, of Port Vue passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born June 21, 1943 in McKeesport to the late Frank Makar Sr., and the late Helen (Ressel) Makar. Maureen was the wife to the late Norman Steck and the late Larry Klein. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory,...
Mary Ellen Benson
Jan 25, 2025
Mary Ellen Benson, 76, of Monroeville, beloved daughter of Carl O. Benson and Mary Ellen (Powers) Benson, both deceased. Survived by brother Carl Joseph Benson and sister Christine E. (Benson) Imgrund, nieces Alane (Benson) Goldberg and Jessica (Benson) Smith and nephews James C. Imgrund and Steven C. Imgrund. Mary Ellen graduated from Penn State University in 1970, and the University...
Catherine D. Meyers
Jan 25, 2025
Catherine D. Meyers, 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. She was born September 17, 1932 in Derry Township and was the daughter of the late Roy and Frances (Ehli) Miller. She was the wife of the late David L. Meyers who passed away February 2, 2017. Catherine was a very happy person and her contagious smile...
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