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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Oleva Mae Gainer

Oleva Mae Gainer

Sep 16, 2020

Oleva Mae Gainer, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born September 5, 1931 in Grantsville, WV, and was the daughter of the late Levi Franklin and Elfie (Barr) Fowler. She was the wife of the late Larry Glenn Gainer who passed away in 1999. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist...

Jeff Leroch

Jeff Leroch

Sep 16, 2020

Jeff Leroch, 49, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at home. He was born April 27, 1971 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Robert Lee Leroch Sr. and Mary Jane O'Brien Leroch. Jeff was an avid WWE wrestling fan and never missed a show. He worked as an electrical technician. Jeff leaves behind...

Andrew Justin Larson

Andrew Justin Larson

Sep 14, 2020

Andrew Justin Larson, 29, West Palm Beach, Fl, formerly of North Versailles, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born November 14, 1990 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Harry A. "Howie" (Sharon) Larson of East McKeesport and Cheryl A. (Greg) Chronowski Berko of North Versailles. Andrew graduated from East Allegheny High School in 2009 and served in...

JoAnn Cerniglia

JoAnn Cerniglia

Sep 10, 2020

JoAnn Cerniglia, 62, of Greensburg, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born March 16, 1958 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Natalie (Ivison) Oddo. JoAnne was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church in Jeanette. She is survived by her daughters, Bobbie Jo (Alex) Coyne of Pittsburgh, Angelina (Jesse)...

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Ferrante

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Ferrante

Sep 7, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Ferrante, 61, of White Oak, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born October 22, 1958 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Charles "Blit" and JoAnn (Bastow) Ferrante. Tony was a Automobile Salesman. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Ferrante, brother, Steve (Lisa) Ferrante of Shamong, NJ, sister, Karen (George William) Haas...

Florence “Flo” Speidel

Florence “Flo” Speidel

Sep 6, 2020

Florence “Flo” Speidel, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020, 11 days after the passing of her beloved husband of nearly 70 years, Bill. Born Florence Kathryn Delo on November 12, 1929 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Monroe M. Delo and Freda (Blend) Delo. Left to cherish her legacy is her sister, Ethel...

Robert Bruce Evans

Robert Bruce Evans

Sep 6, 2020

Robert Bruce Evans, 82, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born July 30, 1938 in Ellwood City and was the son of the late John Elmer and Viola Rosetta (Bookamer) Evans. He was the husband of the late Joyce (Marsh) Evans. Robert was retired from US Steel Irvin Works. He is survived by his sons,...

Kevin DeWayne Younge

Kevin DeWayne Younge

Sep 4, 2020

Kevin DeWayne Younge, 43, of Boston, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born February 24, 1977 in Buncombe County, NC, and is the son of Teresa Marie McFalls and James F. Younge. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sons, Christopher J. Younge, Jonathan T. Younge, Matthew D. Younge, Joseph R. Younge, and Adam P. Clymire,...

Shirley "Fran" Frances Smith

Shirley "Fran" Frances Smith

Sep 3, 2020

Shirley Frances "Fran" (Whittington) Smith, 84, of Rostraver, formerly of Buena Vista, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born May 5, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William E. and Elizabeth Mae (Girard) Whittington. She was the wife of the late H. Jere Smith who passed away November 28, 2005. Fran was a member,...

Shirley A. Noll

Shirley A. Noll

Sep 1, 2020

Shirley A. Noll, 87, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was born January 24, 1933 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late J. William and Helen (Semcoski) Gates, Sr. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and had worked for the former King and Keeney Oil Co. in Boston. She...

Isabel Suarez

Isabel Suarez

Aug 31, 2020

Isabel (Garcia) Suarez 101, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at home. She was born April 15, 1919 in Clarksburg, WV, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Adella (Garcia) Garcia. She was the wife of the late Alfred "Fred" Suarez who passed away December 10, 1999. Isabel was a member of Central Highlands Community...

Edward William Eversole

Edward William Eversole

Aug 29, 2020

Edward William Eversole, 69, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born August 27, 1951 in Keyser, WV, and was the son of Beatrice (Miller) Eversole of Glassport and the late Olen B. Eversole, Sr. Edward was a member of West Side United Methodist Church in McKeesport. He was retired from A & R Builders and had...

William Daniel Speidel, Jr.

William Daniel Speidel, Jr.

Aug 26, 2020

William Daniel Speidel, Jr., 94, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday night, August 26, 2020 at his home in Elizabeth Twp. Born on April 26, 1926 in East McKeesport, he was the son of William Daniel Speidel, Sr. and Martha (Jones) Speidel. Left to cherish his legacy are his wife of nearly 70 years, Florence (Delo) Speidel and...

William L. Dewyer

William L. Dewyer

Aug 26, 2020

William L. "Bill" Dewyer, 86, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born June 29, 1934 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Molly (Garfinkle) Dewyer. He was the husband of the late Carol B. Dwyer who passed away March 9, 2008. William was a Draftsman. In his career, he worked for US...

Milan Samuel Washowich

Milan Samuel Washowich

Aug 26, 2020

Milan Samuel Washowich, 80, of Plum, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born April 16, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Louis and Nellie (Bocek) Washowich. Milan was retired banking manager for Western Pennsylvania National Bank, which would later become PNC for many years and was a former member of St....

Mary Loretta Evanko

Mary Loretta Evanko

Aug 20, 2020

Mary Loretta Evanko, 76, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Versailles, passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2020 . She was born December 21, 1943 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna May (Kyne) Bilak. She was the wife of the late John Richard Evanko, Sr., who passed away August 10, 2019. Mary was a member...

Richard Brooks Smith, IV.

Richard Brooks Smith, IV.

Aug 17, 2020

Richard Brooks Smith, IV., 61, of Port Vue, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 after a long bout with Colon Cancer. He was born May 23, 1959 in Barnsboro and was the son of the late Richard Brooks and Bella (Davis) Smith, III. Richard began working for UMWA 1609, then Brunswick and AMF as a Bowling Mechanic for 15 years...

Patricia Marie Tognarine

Patricia Marie Tognarine

Aug 14, 2020

Patricia "Patty" Marie Tognarine, 69, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born June 14, 1951 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John F. and Margaret R. (Fichera) Domingo. Patty was a Registered Nurse and was retired from UPMC McKeesport Hospital. She is survived her husband of 46 years, Eugene "Geno" A. Tognarine, brothers,...

Sue Anne MacPherson Spahr

Sue Anne MacPherson Spahr

Aug 14, 2020

Sue Anne MacPherson Spahr, 88, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Belle Vernon and Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg. She was born February 3, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Robert William Parkins and A. Areba (Paull) Parkins. She was the wife of the late John Charles MacPherson, Jr., and...

Robert Louis Brown

Robert Louis Brown

Aug 9, 2020

Robert Louis Brown, 93, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was born August 3, 1927 in Willock, PA and was the son of the late John Chizer and the late Alberta (Curry) Miller. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in WWII as a Radarman on the USS Boxer CV-21 Aircraft Carrier. He worked at the...

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