Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Dorothy Ann Sotak

Dorothy Ann Sotak

Mar 31, 2023

Dorothy Ann Sotak, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 31, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 12, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles "Chick" and Anna Mae (Bortak) Dansak. She was the wife of the late Michael Vincent Sotak who passed away February 8, 2007....

Bruce L. Jordan

Bruce L. Jordan

Mar 30, 2023

Bruce L. Jordan, 73, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on June 15, 1949 and was the son of the late Edwin and Virginia L. (Smart) Jordan. He was an Elizabeth Forward High School graduate, and worked as an HVAC Technician for over 30 years for RoJohn's, Germek's, and Puskar Heating &...

Virginia Kay Moore

Virginia Kay Moore

Mar 27, 2023

Virginia Kay Moore, 77, of Elizabeth Township passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on November 3, 1945 and was the daughter to the late Rev. Kenneth Charles and Elizabeth Mae (Laird) Fordyce. She was an Elizabeth Forward High School Graduate and went on to obtain her Associates Degree at the Professional Business Institute in Minneapolis,...

Mollie Theresa Claar

Mollie Theresa Claar

Mar 24, 2023

Mollie Theresa Claar 90, of Elizabeth Township passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. She was born February 23, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Gust and Catherine (Bosnak) Navaroli. She was the loving wife of the late Albert Bryce Claar who passed away September 16, 2010; and the mother of the late David Albert Claar who...

Eileen R. Fine

Eileen R. Fine

Mar 22, 2023

Eileen R. Fine, 80, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was born February 5, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Carl and Ellen (Landers) Byrand. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Nejberger of Monongahela and Natalie Fine of Pittsburgh, son, Norman Fine of Washington, brother, Regis C....

George E. Seman

George E. Seman

Mar 22, 2023

George E. Seman, 82, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born February 16, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Marie E. (Semago) Seman. He was the husband of the late Virginia Fields (MacFarlane) Seman, who passed away in 2012. George was raised in Glassport and went...

Robert Harrison Deer

Robert Harrison Deer

Mar 19, 2023

Robert "Buzz" Harrison Deer, 77, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 after a prolonged illness. He was born on September 26, 1945, in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Wakefield and Ruth (Harrison) Deer. Buzz was a graduate of Bethany College in West Virginia. He was an avid, life-long Steelers fan. He will be...

D. Anthony "Tony" Consales

D. Anthony "Tony" Consales

Mar 16, 2023

D. Anthony "Tony" Consales, 98, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at home. He was born in McKeesport on February 24, 1925 and was the son of the late Ben and Mary (Capasso) Consales. Tony was a World War II US Army Veteran who had served under General George Patton in the 4th Armored Division, US 3rd...

Peter Vasilas

Peter Vasilas

Mar 11, 2023

Peter Vasilas, 65, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was born July 20, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son of Alice (Koteros) Vasilas of White Oak and the late Theodore Peter Vasilas. He was a member of the Annunciation of the Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak and was retired from the Dietary Dept. of...

Todd Edward Dworek

Todd Edward Dworek

Mar 11, 2023

Todd Edward Dworek, 56, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Liberty Borough, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at home. He was born September 24, 1966 in McKeesport and was the son of Felix "Joe" and Shirley (Garancsi) Dworek of Liberty Borough. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Jamie (Mark) Tumminello of Mars, and brother, Joseph (Stephanie)...

Thomas W. "Tom" Kadar, Sr.

Thomas W. "Tom" Kadar, Sr.

Mar 9, 2023

Thomas W. “Tom” Kadar, Sr., 70, of Charleroi, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at home. He was born May 30, 1952 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Peter and Suzanne (Berchok) Kadar. He was the husband of 24 years to the late Donna Lynn Kadar, who passed away May 25, 2017. Tom worked as a long-haul...

Lynne Catherine Plum

Lynne Catherine Plum

Mar 9, 2023

Lynne Catherine Plum, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born August 28, 1937, in Oak Park, IL., and was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Catherine (Rehbock) Kocmond. She was the wife of the late Attorney Arnold V. Plum who passed away June 5, 2018. They were married 59 years. She was...

William P. "Bill" Kostyzak, Sr.

William P. "Bill" Kostyzak, Sr.

Mar 9, 2023

William Peter "Bill" Kostyzak, Sr., 86, of Glassport, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. He was born August 12, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Peter and Ruth (Gross) Kostyzak. Bill retired from Copperweld after many years of service. Bill enjoyed playing golf, his favorite courses were Butler's and Seven Springs. He was a jack of...

Douglas "DR" Williams

Douglas "DR" Williams

Mar 6, 2023

Douglas "DR" Williams, 75, of Penn Hills, passed away suddenly Monday, March 6, 2023 at home. He was born August 30, 1947 in Lexington, KY and was the son of Ondeine E. (Rau) Williams of Penn Hills and the late Bill L. Williams. DR was a US Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and animals,...

Harry Jay Naulder

Harry Jay Naulder

Mar 5, 2023

Harry Jay Naulder, 65, of Elizabeth, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on September 4, 1957 and was the son of the late Harry Jay Naulder, Jr., and the late Gail (Morrison) Naulder. He was the husband to the late Lois J. Naulder before her passing in December of 2015. Jay was a graduate of...

Kevin Donald Kvarta

Kevin Donald Kvarta

Mar 4, 2023

Kevin Donald Kvarta, 31, of Irwin, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born April 15, 1991 in Pittsburgh and is the son to Donald Keith Kvarta and Mary Judith (Abromitis) Douglass. Kevin was a caring soul. He always wanted to lend a helping hand, often putting others before himself. He attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for Creative...

Linda M. "Lu Lu" Hippard

Linda M. "Lu Lu" Hippard

Mar 4, 2023

Linda M. "Lu Lu" Hippard, 73, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was born April 25, 1949 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Earl and Mary (Trainor) Leyland. She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Township and was a 1967 graduate and class vice-president of the...

Duane D. Garber, Sr.

Duane D. Garber, Sr.

Mar 4, 2023

Duane D. Garber, Sr., 73, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Clairton, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born July 20, 1949 in McKeesport, and was son to the late Leo and Eva (Synko) Garber. As a Veteran, Duane served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and was awarded medals and other service honors. He worked many...

Maureen Lewis

Maureen Lewis

Mar 4, 2023

Maureen Lewis, 82, of Sarasota, FL, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. She was born in Elizabeth, PA on October 8, 1940 and was the daughter to the late Daniel and Anna Mae (Thornton) Lewis. She worked many years as a Bank Manager for SunTrust Bank. She was a huge Steelers fan and loved cooking and playing golf. She is...

Wilma "Mimi" Schola

Wilma "Mimi" Schola

Feb 27, 2023

Wilma "Mimi" Schola, 89 of Jefferson Hills, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born July 11, 1933 in McKeesport and was daughter to the late Michael and Wilma (Milak) Simon; and the wife to the late John E. Schola before his passing in May 2012. Mimi was a graduate of McKeesport High School and...

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