Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Bonnie Jean Nowark

Bonnie Jean Nowark

Nov 27, 2020

Bonnie Jean Nowark, 70, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. She was born September 21, 1950 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Mills) Doyle. Bonnie was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and was proprietor of the former Cozy Corner Restaurant. She is survived by her...

Paul Eugene Dow

Paul Eugene Dow

Nov 26, 2020

Paul Eugene "Gene" Dow, 88, of Christy Park, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020.He was born January 21, 1932 in Hays and was the son of the late Ernest and Marie (Sweeny) Dow. Gene was retired from the former Devereaux Chevrolet in McKeesport. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Borrelli) Dow, daughter Cheryl Dow, sons, James, Daniel and B.J....

Eugene J. Charney

Eugene J. Charney

Nov 25, 2020

Eugene J. Charney, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday November 25, 2020. He was born March 2, 1932 in Glassport and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Churay) Charney. He was the husband of the late Marilyn Ruth (Overand) Charney who passed away November 25, 2005. Eugene was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth...

William David Alund

William David Alund

Nov 23, 2020

William David Alund, 88, of White Oak, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at home. He was born August 14, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George Gustave Alund, Sr, and the late Edith (Swanson) Alund. William was a member of Christy Park United Methodist Church and was a member of the former Jenny Lind United...

Matushka Eloise Lesko

Matushka Eloise Lesko

Nov 22, 2020

Matushka Eloise Lesko, wife of The Very Rev. David Lesko, former Pastor (1973-2018) of the now disbanded Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Parish of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, died in the Venetia home of her daughter, Rachel Wilson, on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the age of 76. Born in Braddock on May 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius...

Dorothy Ann Zozom

Dorothy Ann Zozom

Nov 12, 2020

Dorothy Ann Zozom breathed her last at 2:24 p.m. on November 12, 2020. Her body shut down – unexpectedly, but quickly, and she left it behind. She was with her husband of 67 years, Michael “Mike” Zozom, her daughters, Michele Zozom and Janice Koshinsky, and her son-in-law, John Koshinsky. Her favorite song, On Eagle’s Wings, played as she peacefully met...

Theresa Marie Bodnar

Theresa Marie Bodnar

Nov 12, 2020

Theresa Marie Bodnar, 81, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Herminie, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was born September 10, 1939 in Morgantown, WV and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Ann Pinion. She was the wife of the late John A. Bonivich and the late John Bodnar, Jr. Theresa worked many years in housekeeping in...

Richard William Oprosky, Sr.

Richard William Oprosky, Sr.

Nov 11, 2020

Richard William Oprosky, Sr., 90, of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was born January 18, 1930 in Smithton and was the son of the late Joseph William and Anna (Koshar) Oprosky. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Fronzaglio) Oprosky who passed away April 8, 2006. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church,...

Ruth Marion Vennebush

Ruth Marion Vennebush

Nov 9, 2020

Ruth Marion Vennebush, 89, of Lincoln Boro, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at home with her family by her side. She was born April 19, 1931 in Hanover County, VA, and was the daughter of the late Mary Ella (Duke) Cannon. She was the wife of the late Robert Frederick Vennebush who passed away April 30, 2015. They were...

Mildred Jean  "Mickie" Kaylor

Mildred Jean  "Mickie" Kaylor

Nov 8, 2020

Mildred Jean "Mickie" Kaylor, 77, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Clairton, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born February 20, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Jeanette (Kubancsek) Gombar. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Wayne Kaylor who passed away August 13, 2009. She was a member of Immaculate Conception...

Natalie Marie Thompson

Natalie Marie Thompson

Nov 6, 2020

Natalie Marie “Dunno” Thompson of Burnsville, Minnesota, formerly of New Galilee, Pennsylvania, died Friday, November 6, 2020 peacefully at home. She was born February 11, 1932 in New Kensington and was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Toney) Hadad. She was the wife of the late Richard Thompson. Natalie was a member of Saint John The Evangelist Orthodox...

Barbara Jo (Hoagland) King

Barbara Jo (Hoagland) King

Nov 2, 2020

Barbara Jo (Hoagland) King, 68, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born July 5, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Mary Louise (Lundie) Hoagland. Barbara was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish and was retired from The City of McKeesport Treasurers' Office. She was a graduate of McKeesport...

Ann Dolores Carlson

Ann Dolores Carlson

Nov 2, 2020

Ann Dolores Carlson, 92, of West Elizabeth, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at home. She was born February 18, 1928 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Frank and Edith Pearl (Roscoe) Deringer. She was the wife of the late Earl S. Carlson who passed away June 14, 2014. Anna was a member...

Dorothy L. Lepsch

Dorothy L. Lepsch

Nov 1, 2020

Dorothy L. Lepsch, 77, of Boston, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at home with her family by her side. She was born September 11, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Clifton and Daisy (Kees) Kerr. She was the wife of the late George E. Lepsch who passed away April 21, 2017. She was a member...

Anthony Charles Lekse

Anthony Charles Lekse

Oct 31, 2020

Anthony Charles Lekse, 81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was born October 15, 1939 in Russellton and was the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Metal) Lekse. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish-St. Patrick Church in Christy Park, and was a retired...

Joseph Edward Wentroble

Joseph Edward Wentroble

Oct 29, 2020

Joseph "Buddy" Edward Wentroble, 90, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born August 1, 1930 in East Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Edward and Catherine (Medrick) Wentroble. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Kozak) Wentroble and the late Patricia Grace (Valicenti) Wentroble. Joe was a member of Mary, Mother of...

Corrine Louise Gilbert

Corrine Louise Gilbert

Oct 28, 2020

Corrine Louise Gilbert, 95, of Greensburg, formerly of Blairsville died peacefully, Wednesday October 28, 2020 at Westmoreland Manor. She was born September 9,1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Wilson T. & Anna Gilbert. Corrine had worked at Sabin China and then at sewing factories in Blairsville and the state of California. She was very talented making...

Robert H. Brady, Jr.

Robert H. Brady, Jr.

Oct 27, 2020

Robert H. Brady, Jr., 82, of Sewickley Township, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born October 19, 1938 in East McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert H. Brady, Sr., and the late Alice (Bain) Brady. Robert was a member of The Church in Sutersville and was retired from the former Daily News in McKeesport. He...

Doris May Larson

Doris May Larson

Oct 25, 2020

Doris May Larson, 85, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2020. She was born May 22, 1935 in Cochranton, and was the daughter of the late William Harry and Ann (Caldwell) Wecas. She was the wife of the late William Howard Larson, Sr., who passed away September 29, 2018. Doris began her career as a school teacher. She later...

Carmella R. Picone

Carmella R. Picone

Oct 25, 2020

Carmella R. Picone, 91, of Liberty Boro, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. She was born September 4, 1929 in Coraopolis and was the daughter of the late Clemente and Pauline (Cordi) DiGiandomenico. She was the wife of the late Arthur F. Picone. Carmella attended St. Michael Parish - St. Mark Church in Liberty Boro. She is survived by her...