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Steven J. Brkovich
Aug 30, 2019
Steven "Steve" J. Brkovich, 71, of Conneaut Lake, passed away, Friday, August 30, 2019. He was born November 30, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Stephen "Peaches" and Helen (Lucza) Brkovich. He was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School where he played baseball and football and the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in West Mifflin. Steve...
William V. Angeloff
Aug 27, 2019
William (Bill) V. Angeloff, 87, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Jefferson Hospital after a short illness. He was born November 18, 1931 in Pittsburgh, and was the son of the late Velico and Rusa (Athanasova) Angeloff, who emmigrated from Bulgaria. Dad graduated from Carrick High School in 1949 and then attended the University of Pittsburgh, Class...
Charles Thomas Putz
Aug 26, 2019
Charles Thomas Putz , 76, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. He was born August 13, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joseph and Loveada (Riley) Putz. Charles was a retired roofer with Allegheny County Roofers Local 37 and was a US Navy Veteran. He is survived by his children, Danielle L. (Brian J.)...
Ruth Ann Santory
Aug 26, 2019
Ruth Ann Santory, 63, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. She was born September 28, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Warner and Sharma (Railingshafer) Talavinia. She was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and cantatas. Ruth Ann was a graduate of Indiana University...
William Richard Brown
Aug 16, 2019
William Richard Brown , 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Friday, August 16, 2019. He was born February 7, 1927 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Homer R. and Marjorie (Thompson) Brown. He was the husband of the late Vera (Meyers) Brown who passed away October 17, 2012. They were married for 63 years....
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.
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
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...
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
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,...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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