Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations
Lorraine Coltogirone Alexander
Sep 8, 2021
Lorraine Coltogirone Alexander, 73, of Fort Lauderdale, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born December 28, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Peter Coltogirone and the late Ruby Mae Walker. She was the wife to the late Tim Alexander, who passed away April, 8, 2018. Lorraine had a hard shell, but...
George Williams, Jr.
Sep 7, 2021
George Williams, Jr., 57, of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born September 23, 1963 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George Williams, Sr., and of Patricia Lorraine (Vandervort) Williams of Elizabeth. George worked for St. Moritz Building as a Commercial Janitor for 10+ years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by...
Kathy Marie Slosky
Sep 7, 2021
Kathy Marie Slosky, 76, of Pittsburgh, passed away with her son by her side on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was born June 16, 1945, in Bentleyville, PA and was the daughter of the late Albert August "Jack" and Anna (Frencik) Slosky. She graduated from Bentworth High School in 1963 and then attended Robert Morris Junior College, graduating in 1964....
Anna R. Grygo
Sep 4, 2021
Anna R. Grygo, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born July 12, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian E. (Reitz) Krutz. She retired from Chubb and Son Group Insurance Company as an Internal Auditor. She is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Grygo, daughter, Dr. Patricia A....
Lana Lee Bishop
Sep 3, 2021
Lana Lee Bishop, 73, of White Oak, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. She was born January 19, 1948 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward and Hilda (Gartner) Bishop. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Bishop. Lana worked for Alcoa and had previously worked for the former G.C....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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....