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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Audrey F. Armstrong

Audrey F. Armstrong

Dec 22, 2024

Audrey F. Armstrong, 75, of Duquesne, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born on December 7, 1949 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Lillian Yesensky. She was the beloved wife of 53 years to the late Larry S. Armstrong, who passed away April 3, 2023. She was a Hotel Concierge at the Hilton Pittsburgh which...

Michelle "Shelly" Ann Hrizo

Michelle "Shelly" Ann Hrizo

Dec 22, 2024

Michelle "Shelly" Ann Hrizo, 63, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born April 11, 1961 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward W. Hrizo, Sr., and the late Maryann (Matta) Hrizo. She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish-Queen of the Rosary Church, Glassport. She was a 1979 graduate of McKeesport...

William Alfred Filer

William Alfred Filer

Dec 21, 2024

William "Bill" Alfred Filer, 72, of Hollywood, FL., formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024. He was born August 5, 1952 in Waynesburg and was the son of the late Alfred William and Marilyn Joyce (Rose) Filer. Bill was a member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth and was retired from the US Postal Service in Florida....

Paul Herbert

Paul Herbert

Dec 20, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our uncle, brother-in-law, and friend Paul R. Herbert who passed quietly at the age of 91 at his home in Carmel Indiana. He was the husband of the late Eleanor L. Whiteman Herbert. They were married for 64 years and were devoted Christians.

He was born in Frank, Pennsylvania on...

Patricia Shaw Warren

Patricia Shaw Warren

Dec 19, 2024

Patricia "Tricia" Shaw Warren, 72, of Washington, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born July 8, 1952 in Pittsburgh, and was the eldest daughter of the late Ira Dayne and Patricia (Jaycox) Shaw. Tricia attended high school with her husband, Steve, at Elizabeth Forward, and were graduates of the class...

Adam Blake Carter

Adam Blake Carter

Dec 17, 2024

Adam Blake Carter, 40, of Swissvale passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was born January 26, 1984 in McKeesport and is the beloved son of Jeffrey and Mary Ann (Karlovski) Carter of Buena Vista. Adam graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 2002 and attended Allegheny Community College for Paralegal. He had a big heart,...

Elaine J. Apfelthaler

Elaine J. Apfelthaler

Dec 9, 2024

Elaine J (Williams) Apfelthaler "Nan", 85, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1939 and was the daughter of the late David and Helen (Musisko) Williams. She was the loving wife of her husband, William L Apfelthaler. Elaine was an Elementary School Teacher at Central Elementary where she taught 2nd Grade for...

James Leland Smith

James Leland Smith

Dec 8, 2024

James Leland Smith of Liberty Borough, passed away on his 93rd birthday, Sunday, December 8, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 8, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Clarence J. and Aurelia D. (Nix) Smith. James was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, White Oak and was also a member...

Robert Norman Walter

Robert Norman Walter

Dec 8, 2024

Robert Norman Walter, 95, of Elizabeth Township, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born on November 7, 1929 in Boston, Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Ralph Charles "R.C." and Anna Mae (Rainey) Walter. He was the loving husband of the late Dorothy Mae (Greenewald) Walter, who passed away September 22, 2017. He was...

Dolores T. Kehrer

Dolores T. Kehrer

Dec 7, 2024

Dolores T. “Dolly” Kehrer, 87, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was born May 5, 1937 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Harry and Stella (Sikora) Winniewicz. She was the wife of the late Thomas Kehrer, who passed away November 16, 2007. Dolly was...

Leonard Michael Potemra

Leonard Michael Potemra

Dec 6, 2024

Leonard Michael Potemra, 89, of Madison, OH., formerly of McKeesport passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on July 31, 1935 to the late Michael and Elizabeth (Toth) Potemra. Len worked as a salesperson at Sears Roebuck for 8 years and as a Manager at Kadar’s (men’s and boy’s clothing store) for 41 years. He was...

Alice G. Saxon

Alice G. Saxon

Dec 3, 2024

Alice G. Saxon, 73, of White Oak, passed away on December 3, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1951 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Arthur Lauren and Helen Virginia (Burgh) Groves. She was the loving wife of Roy N. "Buzz" Saxon. Alice was a 1969 graduate of McKeesport High School, she went on to Point...

Helen G. Hollen

Helen G. Hollen

Nov 30, 2024

Helen G. Hollen, 103, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. She was born in Monesson on October 8, 1921 to the late Charles and Mary Gimon. Before retiring, Helen worked at the Blue Flame Restaurant as a cook. She is survived by her husband, Ralph D. Hollen; daughters, Linda (Jack) Thorne of West Newton, and Nancy (Jim)...

Helen Marie McBurney

Helen Marie McBurney

Nov 28, 2024

Helen Marie McBurney, 83, of Greensburg, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Helen was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Bodner) Melcarski. She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, in McKeesport. Helen worked in the dietary department at UPMC McKeesport for over 25 years. She loved Christmas time,...

Joseph Charles Gaudy

Joseph Charles Gaudy

Nov 27, 2024

Joseph Charles Gaudy, 92, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Greenock, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born on October 28, 1932 and was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Barey) Gaudy. He was the loving husband of 65 years to Dorothy S. Gaudy, who passed away on July 8, 2023. He was a member of Mary,...

Phyllis E. Bell

Phyllis E. Bell

Nov 23, 2024

Phyllis E. Bell, 97, of North Versailles, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was born January 18. 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ernest W. and Bertha M. (Canose) Gleditsch. She was the wife of the late William A. Walker and the late Olin Bell. She was a member of Evangelical Congregational Church in McKeesport...

Grace Laura Zeno

Grace Laura Zeno

Nov 22, 2024

Grace Laura Zeno, 94, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1930 in Braddock and was the daughter of deaf parents, the late Robert Doyle and Bertha Martha Fry. She was the wife of the late Robert Timothy Zeno, a Jewel T salesman and Merchant Marine, who passed away on July...

Christy Ann Goodman

Christy Ann Goodman

Nov 18, 2024

Christy Ann Goodman, 53, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. She is survived by her two daughters, Falyn Snyder of Phoenix, AZ, and Jordyn (Snyder) Williamson of Odessa, Fl; father, Donald Goodman of Mckeesport, PA; sister Dana (Goodman) Novak of Safety Harbor, FL; grandson Maverick Williamson; sons-in-law Shawn Williamson and Garrett Nickelsen; brother-in-law Matthew Novak; and niece Emily Novak. She...

Erica Leigh Powers

Erica Leigh Powers

Nov 18, 2024

Erica Leigh Powers, 46, of McKeesport passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born in McKeesport on January 13, 1978 and is the daughter of James Powers and Lee Ann Stankowicz (Jeff Mrvos) Powers. Erica always surrounded herself with family and loved her children more than anything. She is survived by her wonderful kids, Maggie & Max Badstibner; and...

Kim L. Gurall

Kim L. Gurall

Nov 17, 2024

Kim L. Gurall, 72, of McKeesport passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on June 24, 1952 to the late Andrew Gurall and the late Nancy L. (Dolan) Smith. He was a great family man, enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, and loved his dog, Rosie. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...

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