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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Pamela Lee Readel

Pamela Lee Readel

Sep 2, 2021

Pamela Lee Readel, 68, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 with her children by her side. She was born December 6, 1952 in Mckeesport and was the daughter of Evelyn (Fravega) Schaffner of Versailles and the late William Schaffner. Pam was retired from Rivers Casino. She was a loving mother and grandmother and her life revolved around...

Stephanie Renee' Kunz

Stephanie Renee' Kunz

Sep 2, 2021

Stephanie Renee' Kunz, 41, of Cuddy, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at home. She was born March 16, 1980 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Stein) Kirkwood. Stephanie was raised by the late Louise (Macri) Cunning who passed away August 18, 2011. Stephanie was a National Refinance Processor for Priority...

Carol L. Opfar

Carol L. Opfar

Aug 31, 2021

Carol L. (Quinn) Opfar, 61, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born September 16, 1959 in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Kelley) Quinn. She was married to the late David D. Opfar, who passed away May 11, 2014. She graduated from East Allegheny School in 1977. Carol held many...

David Kenneth Hall

David Kenneth Hall

Aug 31, 2021

David Kenneth Hall, 61, of Greenock, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at home. He was born September 22, 1959 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Austin and Joanne Dolores (Knight) Hall. David was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Irwin and was a graduate of the Columbia School of Broadcasting. He was a...

Jay Z. Zaracki

Jay Z. Zaracki

Aug 29, 2021

Jay Z. Zaracki, 58, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was born July 23, 1963 in Braddock and was the son of the late Joseph Z. Zaracki Sr. and Mary Ann (Norman) Zaracki Costello of McKeesport. Jay worked many jobs throughout his life as a carpenter and as a groundskeeper at Braddock Catholic Cemetery. He was a...

Shirley Sidun

Shirley Sidun

Aug 29, 2021

Shirley Sidun, 80, of North Irwin, passed away, Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born August 22, 1941 in Osceola Mills and was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Dresko) Herr. Shirley attended Immaculate Conception Church in Irwin. She worked at the former Norwin Diner as a waitress, was a manager for 10 years at Stop n 'Go...

Patricia Kay Connors

Patricia Kay Connors

Aug 26, 2021

Patricia Kay Connors, 71, of Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born November 3, 1949 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James E. and Vera H. (Sharpack) Connors. She is survived by her daughters, Lorri (Don) Thorton of Elizabeth Township, Karri (Tom) Boden of Liberty Borough and Sarah (Mike) Zorrak of Cranberry, son, Christopher...

William "Bill" L. Hutchison

William "Bill" L. Hutchison

Aug 24, 2021

William "Bill" Louis Hutchison, 51, of Monroeville, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born August 22, 1970 in McKeesport and was the son of Francis and Sharon (Seriana) Pomay of Greenock. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Kristin (Painter) Hutchison, sister, Lindsey (Daniel) Duda of North Huntingdon, aunt, LouAnn (Butch) Evangelsita of Greenock,...

Joshua A. Decker

Joshua A. Decker

Aug 24, 2021

Joshua A. "Deck" Decker, 39, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. He was born January 26, 1982 in McKeesport and was the son of Alberta (Paul Paterra) Decker of McKeesport and Gene (Theresa) Lakovic of Clairton. Josh loved spending time with his friends, who were like family to him. He and his wife, Stacy would travel with...

James "Jim" Murphy

James "Jim" Murphy

Aug 21, 2021

James "Jim" Murphy, 94, of Duquesne, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021. He was born May 16, 1927 in Rankin and was the son of the late William "Bill" and Helen (Ursing) Murphy. Jim was a World War II Veteran who served in the US NAVY. He was a graduate of both the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and Penn...

Miriam Scott Apter

Miriam Scott Apter

Aug 21, 2021

Miriam Scott Apter passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21 at the wonderful age of 101. She was born June 18, 1920 in Welch, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late David and Libby (Roston) Scott. She was the beloved wife of the late Nathaniel Apter for almost 75 years. She was a graduate of The Collegiate School...

Marcia "Marcy" Lynn King

Marcia "Marcy" Lynn King

Aug 20, 2021

Marcia "Marcy" Lynn King, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021. She was born July 5, 1951 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John "Jack" Christian and Shirley Mae (Johnson) Burd. Marcy was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and worked for Dr. Edwin Davis in Elizabeth until her retirement in 2019....

Lucille B. Eonta

Lucille B. Eonta

Aug 19, 2021

Lucille B. Eonta, 87, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. She was born September 22, 1933 in McKees Rocks and was the daughter of the late Peter A. and Lucille (Escawage) Donahoe. She was the wife of the late John C. Eonta who passed away July 11, 1987. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth A. Whiteman...

Dushan "Duke" Vranesevic

Dushan "Duke" Vranesevic

Aug 16, 2021

Dushan "Duke" Vranesevic, 98, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born July 12, 1923 in Duquesne and was the son of the late George and Mildred (Todorovich) Vranesevic. He was the husband of 61 years to the late Sophie (Vignovich) Vranesevic, who passed away May 15, 2009. He was a US ARMY...

Judith Arlene Anderson

Judith Arlene Anderson

Aug 15, 2021

Judith Arlene Anderson, 74, of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born March 27, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Melva R. (Johnson) Anderson. Judy was an Attorney and had a Law Practice in Penn Hills. She was previously the Director of Admissions at Eye and Ear Hospital in Pittsburgh....

John George Schmidt

John George Schmidt

Aug 12, 2021

John George Schmidt, 73, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born April 23, 1948 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Lawrence and Ruth Viola (Lutz) Schmidt. John was a retired Industrial Specialist for the Department of Defense and had also worked for the 911 Airbase at Pittsburgh International Airport. He was...

Diane Carter Palochko

Diane Carter Palochko

Aug 10, 2021

Diane Carter Palochko, 77, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was born October 14, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lois (Phillips) Knight. Diane was a McKeesport High School graduate, class of 1961, and later on became a part of the McKeesport School District Centennial School and retired from being a...

William Verne Flaherty

William Verne Flaherty

Aug 10, 2021

William Verne Flaherty, 75, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 surrounded by those who love him. He was born June 6, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Regis J. and Ina (Morrison) Flaherty. William was a U.S. Navy Veteran assigned to the U.S.S Sandoval for 3 years. He...

Edward Patrick Ryan, Sr.

Edward Patrick Ryan, Sr.

Aug 8, 2021

Edward Patrick Ryan, Sr.,74, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born December 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Vincent Patrick and Elizabeth Mary (Foley) Ryan. Ed was a former Police Officer and Detective for Allegheny County and was a US ARMY Veteran. For his service he was awarded the National...

Frank Barreiro

Frank Barreiro

Aug 6, 2021

Frank Barreiro, 83, of Greenock, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born November 16, 1937 in Universal and was the son of the late Florencio and Mary (Vales) Barreiro. He was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greenock, and was a US Army Veteran. He was retired from Advanced Metallurgy and had previously worked at the former...

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