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Sophie R. Martin

Sophie R. Martin

Aug 14, 2019

Sophie R. Martin, 92, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. She was born November 12, 1926 in Corry and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Slensky Romanosky.  She was the wife of of  Samuel A. Martin, who passed away January 24, 2003. She  was an active member of First Evangelical Free Church...

John Richard Evanko, Sr.

John Richard Evanko, Sr.

Aug 10, 2019

John Richard Evanko, Sr. 76, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Versailles, passed away Saturday, August  10, 2019. He was born October 12, 1942 in Duquesne and was the son of the late John and Mary (Logo) Evanko. John was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport and was retired from US Steel Clairton Works. He is survived...

Marla Del Keefer

Marla Del Keefer

Aug 10, 2019

Marla Del Keefer, 54, of Sutersville, passed away at home on Saturday August 10, 2019. She was born October 6, 1964 in Gratztown and was the daughter of Richard Matthews of Sutersville and the late Doris (Woods) Matthews. In addition to her father, she is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ronald Lee Keefer, Jr., sons, Ronald Lee Keefer...

Irene Teresa Consales

Irene Teresa Consales

Aug 9, 2019

Irene Teresa Consales, 91, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born May 20, 1928 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late George and Anna Korodi Lukas. Irene worked as a librarian for Westinghouse Energy Center and was a former member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak. She loved to...

Janet Marie Kalkbrenner

Janet Marie Kalkbrenner

Aug 9, 2019

Janet Marie Kalkbrenner, 77, of West Newton, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born June 16, 1942 in Elizabeth and was the daughter of the late Woodrow Daugherty and Ethel Weatherwalk Moreland. Jan worked for over 20 years as a tax preparer for H&R Block at their West Newton and Belle Vernon locations. She was a loving...

Adella A. Kitchen

Adella A. Kitchen

Aug 9, 2019

Adella A. Waszczak Kitchen Adella completed her journey on earth and God called her home to be with Jesus on Friday, August 9, 2019.  Born December 17, 1927 in McKeesport, Adella was a daughter of the late Joseph and Caroline (Englot) Waszczak; and wife of the late Ralph C. Kitchen, of McKeesport. Adella, a devoted wife, mother, Grandma/Nana and GiGi,...

Ruth N. Bryan

Ruth N. Bryan

Aug 8, 2019

Ruth N. Bryan, 97, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday August 8, 2019. She was born July 6, 1922 inMcKeesport and was the daughter of the late George Dewey and Nellie (Cavoiola) Shaw. She was the wife of the late Edwin J. Bryan who passed away June 23, 1996. Ruth was a member...

Rev. Gordon Peers Ray

Rev. Gordon Peers Ray

Aug 7, 2019

The Rev. Gordon Peers Ray, 77, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. He was born June 21, 1942 in Rockford, IL, and was the son of the late Peers Foster and Mary Elizabeth (Stocking) Ray. He was a 1960 graduate of East Rockford High School, 1964 University of Dubuque, IA, 1968 Lutheran School...

David Paul Amendola

David Paul Amendola

Aug 6, 2019

David Paul Amendola, 57, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Tuesday August 6, 2019. He was born April 14, 1962 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Anthony L. and Mildred A. (Landstrom) Amendola. David worked for Caruso Cabinet Co in North Huntingdon and was a member of the Buena Vista Fire Co, and the Bowlers...

Robert Americo Belardia

Robert Americo Belardia

Jul 31, 2019

Robert Americo Belardia, 82, of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. He was born January 24, 1937 in Buena Vista and was the son of the late Americo Michael and Adella (Krasna) Belardia. Robert was retired from US Steel National Tube Works and was a member of  Buena Vista Vol Fire Co, Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Association, Shanner Sportsman's...

Floyd Wayne Shutts

Floyd Wayne Shutts

Jul 25, 2019

Floyd Wayne Shutts, 84, of Dravosburg, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019. He was born January 27, 1935 in New Castle and was the son of the late Floyd Ross and Katherine (Parker) Shutts. He was the husband of the late Donna F. (Swanson) Shutts who passed away October 14, 2016. They were married for 60 years. Floyd was a...

Rev. Grace C. McGrew

Rev. Grace C. McGrew

Jul 23, 2019

Reverend Grace C. (Troise)  McGrew, 94 of Greensburg, formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 after a long illness.  She was born to Dominic and Angeline (Vescia) Troise on November 26, 1924 in Pittsford, Vermont. A loving mother to Joyce (James) Bucy, Anthony (Kathy) McGrew, Robert (Linda) McGrew, Phyllis (Tom) Martino, and Kenneth (Sandy) McGrew. Grace was...

Daniel Anthony Giansante, Jr.

Daniel Anthony Giansante, Jr.

Jul 20, 2019

Daniel Anthony Giansante, Jr,  64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born January 19, 1955 in Altoona and was the son of the late Daniel and Carmella  (DeFancisco) Giansante, Sr. Daniel had worked for Triangle Tech, US Steel Clairton Works and Conrail. He is survived by his wife, Debbie  (Rennie) Giansante, step-sons,...

Garrett L. Cecchini

Garrett L. Cecchini

Jul 20, 2019

Garrett L.  Cecchini, 71, of Lodi, CA, formerly of McKeesport, passed away at home on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born March 7, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Dominic and Hannah (Rosner) Cecchini. He was a retired Attorney and practiced law in California. He was a graduate of Duquesne University, Lincoln Law School and...

Carol A. Zupko

Carol A. Zupko

Jul 17, 2019

Carol A. Zupko, 79, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born February 11, 1940 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Peter and Margaret (Vargo) Kusko. Carol and her husband George were proprietors of The Barber Pole in White Oak. She is survived by her husband, George A. Zupko, sons, Timothy G. Zupko...

Edward Nicholas Druga

Edward Nicholas Druga

Jul 14, 2019

Edward Nicholas Druga, 86, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born December 13, 1932 in Duquesne and was the son of the late Jan and Susan (Homol) Druga. Edward was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church in Duquesne and was a retired Machinist from US Steel Homestead...

Joseph Michael Bulischeck

Joseph Michael Bulischeck

Jul 14, 2019

Joseph Michael Bulischeck, 75, of Versailles, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was born February 3, 1944 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Bulischeck. Joseph was a Scrapper and had previously worked for the former US Steel National Tube Works . He was a former Fireman in Versailles. He is survived by his...

Georgia Jean Gentile

Georgia Jean Gentile

Jul 13, 2019

Georgia Jean Gentile, 72, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was born July 16, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Hunter J . and Francis (Edgar) Lohman. She was a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township. Georgia retired from UPMC Shadyside and had previously worked at UPMC...

Louis J. Kelley

Louis J. Kelley

Jul 10, 2019

Louis J. Kelley, 72 of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was born August 8, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles David and LaDora (Betsch) Kelley. Louis was a printer and had previously worked in the plating department at the former US Steel Homestead Works. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie...

Raymond Thomas Fedor

Raymond Thomas Fedor

Jul 7, 2019

Raymond Thomas Fedor, 78, of Elizabeth Township, formerly Clairton and longtime resident of Peter's Township, sailed off Sunday, July 7, 2019 to meet again with beloved family and friends whom have set sail before him. He was born May 9, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Nicholas and Taugen (Ancarana) Fedor. He was the husband of...

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