Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations
Mary Beth Cornell Popham
Aug 25, 2022
Mary Beth Cornell Popham, 53, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at home. She was born September 11, 1968 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Lucille (Patterson) Cornell Cindric of Greenock and the late Robert J. Cornell, Sr. Mary Beth was proprietor of the former Cozy Corner Cafe in Elizabeth Township and was a 1986 graduate...
Terri Lynn Buchina
Aug 25, 2022
Terri Lynn Buchina, 64, of Clairton, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was born April 15, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL., and was the daughter of the late Gilbert L. and Rita Ann (Peters) Riggle. She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Buchina, Sr., sons, Cole Charles (Nichole Willis) Buchina of Elizabeth and Robert John Buchina, Jr., of Elizabeth...
Daniel Arnold Geruschat
Aug 24, 2022
Daniel Arnold Geruschat, 53, of Butler, formerly of Lincoln Borough, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was born April 15, 1969 in McKeesport and was the son of Yvonne (Kosanovic) Geruschat of Lincoln Borough and the late Arnold A. Geruschat. Daniel was a Senior Coke Specialist at the Cleveland Cliffs Coke Refractory. He was also a member of Bricklayers...
Cornelia Nicora
Aug 23, 2022
Cornelia "Bub" Nicora, 80, of Greenock, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was born December 1, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Peter G. and Mary (Gavrus) Nicora. Bub was retired from Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. She is survived by her daughters, Lynn (Dennis) Frederick of Dravosburg, Kim (Albert DeAugustine)...
Barbara A. Hoak
Aug 21, 2022
Barbara A. Hoak, 80, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at home. She was born February 4, 1942 in Dravosburg and was the daughter of the late Hilary L. Baker, Sr. and Helen (Wisser) Baker. Barbara was a member of The Bryn Mawr Church of Christ and was the top of her class in nursing school. She...
Marilyn Jean Lukowski
Aug 20, 2022
Marilyn Jean Lukowski, 86, of Greenock, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born September 22, 1935 in Greenock and was the daughter of the late Edward Howard and Margaret (Heholt) Mains. She was the wife of the late Leonard Joseph Lukowski who passed away June 7, 2018. "Jean" was a member of Peace Evangelical...
Barry Andrew Bryce
Aug 20, 2022
I, Barry Andrew Bryce of Elizabeth Township, PA, since June 26th, 1976, being born in Munhall, PA on October 5th, 1946 to my late parents, Andrew Murdoch and W. Jane Bryce have transitioned from my mortal being on August 20, 2022. Husband to my endearing and ever watchful over myself Wife, Claire Marie Anderson Kasko Bryce since February 8th, 1969...
Gilbert Lebowitz
Aug 19, 2022
Gilbert Lebowitz, 80, of White Oak, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born August 8, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Morris and Sarah (Klein) Lebowitz. Gilbert was a member of Gemilas Chesed Synagogue and was a retired Production Manager for Zell Brothers in York. He is survived by his sister, Joan (Richard) Leighty...
Craig Baird Smith
Aug 19, 2022
Craig Baird Smith, 81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born June 30, 1941 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late Homer and Virginia (Derr) Smith. Craig served in the Air Force and was a retired Loan Officer for North Side Deposit Bank, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife of 62 years,...
Robert J. Sherman
Aug 16, 2022
Robert J. "Tumba" Sherman, 85, of Elizabeth Township, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. He was born February 19, 1937 in Glassport, and was the son of the late Felix "Duke" and Mary (Jankowski) Sherman. He was preceded in death by siblings Ernest Sherman, Dolores (Sherman) Parenti, Raymond Sherman, and Patricia Sherman. He is survived by...
Dennis Clyde "Den" Randolph
Aug 13, 2022
Dennis Clyde “Den” Randolph, 72, of Sutersville passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born September 4, 1949 in McKeesport and is the son of Erma J. (Betzner) Randolph and the late Clyde I. Randolph. After graduating from McKeesport High School in 1967, Den met the love of his life, Diane. He then enlisted with the Marines and...
Amy Lynn Wallace
Aug 12, 2022
Amy Lynn Wallace, 47, of Liberty Borough, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home with her family by her side on Friday, August 12, 2022. She was born October 14, 1974 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Robert C. (Penny Romano) Wallace of Elizabeth Township and Bernice Stanchik (Tim) McDonald of Elizabeth Township. Amy was a Child Psychologist...
Patricia Rae Shaw
Aug 9, 2022
Patricia Rae Shaw, 85, of White Oak passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born January 28, 1937 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late William and Blanche (Hall) Connelly. Pat is the wife to the late Arthur D. Shaw, who passed away September 22, 1991. She was a member of St. Angela Church and a long...
Charles A. "Charlie" Ricciotti
Aug 4, 2022
Charles A. "Charlie" Ricciotti, 86, of Mt. Vernon passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022. He was born June 16, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son to the late Charles and Anna (Lind) Ricciotti. Charlie graduated from McKeesport High School in 1954 and went into the Army, where he served from 1959-1962 and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He...
Kenneth M. Mitchell
Aug 1, 2022
Kenneth M. Mitchell, minister, teacher, loyal brother, loving son, uncle, and friend, sadly passed away on August 1, 2022, at a senior living facility, The Sheridan at Bethel Park. He died as a result of late-stage dementia at the age of 74. A wise man once stated, “if you must choose, take a good name rather than great riches; for...
John Michael Firda
Jul 30, 2022
John Michael Firda, born in McKeesport on July 24th, 1929, passed away on July 30th, 2022, surrounded by his family at the age of 93. John met his wife, the beautiful Agnes Bernadette (Behun) Firda at the moment of his departure to begin their journey to heaven together. John’s parents Marie (John) Jamnicky and John Firda, along with his siblings...
Tyler James Cubakovic
Jul 30, 2022
Tyler James Cubakovic, 29, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born January 4, 1993 in Pittsburgh and was the son of David P. and Linda Marie (Weslowski) Cubakovic of North Huntingdon. Tyler was a member of Bridge City Church in White Oak and was a Drummer in the church band there. He was a 2011...
Ronald Gene Little
Jul 30, 2022
Ronald Gene Little, 87, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was born February 9, 1935 in Glassport and was the son of the late Herbert James Little, Sr. and the late Madelyn (Grice) Little. Ron was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, and was a retired salesman for Chem Central. He is survived by...
Robert Denis Wills
Jul 29, 2022
Robert Denis Wills, 77, of Mount Vernon, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born April 30, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late August and Rose (Iouale) Wills. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish in Elizabeth Township, and was also a member of the White Oak American Legion. He played Softball...
Robert "Bob" Braun
Jul 24, 2022
Robert "Bob" Braun, 82, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born on Crawford Street in Duquesne on November 25, 1939 and is the son of the late George M. and Emma (Padjen) Braun. His family moved to Elizabeth Township when he was eight years old. Bob married the late Marian (Markovic) Braun on May 9,...