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Cathleen E. Roberts
Jul 20, 2023
Cathleen E. Roberts, 79, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. She was born in Spartanburg, SC on January 11, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Keith and Irene (Gierard) Roberts, and the late Robert Marazzi. She was a registered nurse for many years, a profession that continued to define her through later career changes. She traveled...
Dean Howard Hofmeister
Jul 17, 2023
Dean Howard Hofmeister, 78, of Poteet, TX., passed away Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born in Gilmer, TX on April 25, 1945 and was the son of the late Henry Hofmeister, and the late Grace May (Murray) Shaw. Dean was a US Navy Veteran, and was a big-rig truck driver for 30+ years, as well as a driving trainer...
LeNora M. Oliasz
Jul 16, 2023
LeNora M. Oliasz, 93, of Duluth, GA, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was born October 3, 1929 in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late Jessee Reed and the late Thelma (McMarlin) Hast. She was the wife to the late Stanly Oliasz. She was cared for by her son,...
George Calvin Weimer
Jul 16, 2023
George Calvin Weimer, 89, of Allison Park, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born June 17, 1934, in Friedens, PA and was the son of the late George Dewey and Ruth Elmira (Hay) Weimer. George was a graduate of Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He served in the Coast Guard before going...
Janice Sue Stankowicz-Welch
Jul 16, 2023
Janice Sue Stankowicz-Welch, 67, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. She was born May 3, 1956 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Anna (Popovich) Stankowicz of North Huntingdon and the late Anthony Stankowicz. She was the wife of the late Thomas Welch. Janice was a 1974 graduate of McKeesport High School and was a Legal Secretary. In...
Mary Ann Prontiker
Jul 15, 2023
Mary Ann Prontiker, 85, of Elizabeth, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on February 1, 1938 and was daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kish) Prontiker. Mary Ann was a McKeesport High School graduate, US Air Force Veteran and stayed within the Reserves for a few years after. She worked many years with Westinghouse...
Duane James Gantt
Jul 14, 2023
Duane James Gantt, 63, of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born March 6, 1960 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Durant and Eileen (Craine) Gantt. Duane was a member of New Hope Assembly of God and worked in the Construction Industry. He is survived by his daughters, Nicole Gantt and Amanda Gantt...
Dale W. McDonnell
Jul 12, 2023
Dale W. McDonnell, 79, of Dravosburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at home. He was born October 22, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Kenneth McDonnell Sr. and Rita Kelley (The late Thomas Hoak) McDonnell-Hoak. He was a US Army Veteran. In 1990, Dale obtained his Associates...
Jeffrey Joseph Holub
Jul 10, 2023
Jeffrey Joseph "Jeff" Holub, 62, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born May 7, 1961 in McKeesport an was the son of the late John J. and Rita Mae (Gallagher) Holub. Jeff owned and operated JJH Landscaping since 1979, and did many landscaping jobs over the years. He is survived by his brother, Jordan D. Holub of McKeesport, an...
Dorothy S. Gaudy
Jul 8, 2023
Dorothy S. Gaudy, 86, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was born October 20, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George V. and Mary (Midlo) Spisak. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick Church in Christy Park, and was a life member...
Eleanor "Tally" Plummer
Jul 7, 2023
Eleanor "Tally" Plummer, 92, of Greenock, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on July 11, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Cheaser and Elizabeth (Hayes) Talavinia. She was also the wife to the late Jack K. Plummer, who passed away October 14, 1995. Tally was a long time member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran...
Raymond "Ray" Reitz
Jul 5, 2023
Raymond "Ray" Reitz, 66, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on February 9, 1957 and was the son to the late Larry and Irene (Flemming) Reitz. Ray was the proprietor of Ray's Painting. He enjoyed golfing, and was always such a hard worker. He is survived by his son, Shane (Shelby Ruschak)...
Thomas V. "Chopper" Snyir
Jul 5, 2023
Thomas Victor "Chopper" Snyir, 82, of White Oak passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born in Duquesne on October 27, 1940 and was the son to the late William and Elizabeth (Demeter) Snyir. Tom graduated Duquesne University with a Bachelor's in Architecture and worked as a production manager for US Steel for many years. He was also a...
Bruce M. Del Signore
Jun 30, 2023
Bruce M. Del Signore, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born October 23, 1952 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Ernest Dante and Martha Louise (Kenan) Del Signore. Bruce was a 1971 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. He worked 31 years at US Steel Clairton Works as a...
Kemp Michael Cook
Jun 30, 2023
Kemp Michael Cook, age 59, of North Huntingdon, PA passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born November 11, 1963, and was the son of the late James and Rita (Pozzuto) Cook. Kemp worked as a Machinist at CPI Industries for 25 years where he was actively involved as the Vice President of the Local 5852 Steelworkers Union until...
Joseph Como
Jun 27, 2023
Joseph Como, 90, of Irwin, formerly of Greenock, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2023. He was born December 30, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Anthony and Lena (DiMarino) Como. He was the husband of the late Florence Marie "Flossie" (Abercrombie) Como who passed away July 19, 2008. Joseph was retired from the US Postal Service...
Albert Minjock
Jun 27, 2023
Albert Minjock, 88, of Greenock, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2023. He was born June 2, 1935 in Monongahela and was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Struniak) Minjock. Albert was a US Army Veteran. He was a retired Mold Polisher for Corning Glass in Charleroi, PA. He enjoyed watching Nascar and sports, he was an avid hunter...
Katherine Ruth Skripkar
Jun 24, 2023
Katherine Ruth Miller Skripkar age 91, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was born May 22, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William Robert and Agnes Louise (Reitz) Miller Tognarini. She was the wife of 62 years to the late Andrew Skripkar, who passed away September 9, 2014. Known to family as...
Dennis James McLaughlin
Jun 24, 2023
Dennis James McLaughlin, 72, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born March 29, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James and Betty (Kiser) McLaughlin. Dennis was the Plant Manager at Elizabeth Carbide and retired after 47 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Annette Marie (Romanchak)...
Lawrence "Craig" Johnson
Jun 22, 2023
Lawrence Craig “Craig” Johnson, 65, passed away on June 22, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Craig was born April 7, 1958, to Herman and Floy Johnson. He graduated from Galesburg High School, then went on to receive his bachelor's degree at Knox College. Craig then moved to Pittsburgh to further his education. His health failed and he was unable to complete...
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