Obituaries

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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Donna Jean Happe

Donna Jean Happe

Apr 21, 2019

Donna Jean Happe, 69, of Forward Township, passed away Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was born June 5, 1949 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Maturkanich) Schedadt. Donna was a Manager at J. C. Penny Co. in West Mifflin. She is survived by her daughter, Jenifer L. (James) Craig of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren,...

Dr. C. Robert Brown

Dr. C. Robert Brown

Apr 20, 2019

Dr. C. Robert Brown, 89, of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born July 19, 1929 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Homer R. and Marjorie A. (Thompson) Brown. Dr. Brown was a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and was a US Army Veteran. He was a retired...

Paul A. Ruggier

Paul A. Ruggier

Apr 19, 2019

Paul A. Ruggier, 69, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born May 11, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Florence (Sweeney) Ruggier. Paul was a member of St. Patrick Church in Christy Park and was a US Marine Veteran. He was proprietor of Simplified Merchant...

Carol L. Bucklew

Carol L. Bucklew

Apr 12, 2019

Carol L. Bucklew, 64, of Monroe, Georgia, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. She was born July 23, 1954 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Verna (Weatherwalk) Harrison. She was retired from Oxford Industries and most recently worked for the Walton County Sheriff 's Department in Georgia. She is survived by her...

Elnora "Eli" Queen

Elnora "Eli" Queen

Apr 11, 2019

Elnora "Eli" Queen, 94, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11, 2019. She was born December 12, 1924 in Boston and was the daughter of the late Howard and Winifred (Anglum) Carnahan and was the wife of the late Melvin H. Queen. Eli was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston...

Eric K. Livingston

Eric K. Livingston

Apr 6, 2019

Eric K. Livingston, 60, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, April  6, 2019. He was born November 8, 1958 in Connellsville and was the son of the late Kenneth K. and Gladys L. (Hager) Livingston. Eric was a Commercial Specialist for Auto Zone in West Mifflin and was a member of the Liberty Bowling League. Eric was very easily going and...

Roger B. Reichenbach

Roger B. Reichenbach

Apr 3, 2019

Roger B. Reichenbach, 73, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, April  3, 2019. He was born July 5, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles and Anna Belle (Schwartz) Reichenbach. Roger was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He worked for the former US Steel National Tube and S & S Transit Access ....

Kenneth Carl Kaiser

Kenneth Carl Kaiser

Apr 3, 2019

Kenneth Carl Kaiser, 87, of Forward Township, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He was born June 3, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Carl A. and Josephine R. (Mayersky) Kaiser. Kenneth was a US Marine serving during the Vietnam War. For his service he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal....

Paul Edward McCullum

Paul Edward McCullum

Apr 2, 2019

Paul Edward McCullum, 81, of West Newton, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. He was born October 10, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James Francis and Mary Irene (Gilday) McCullum. He was a US Army Veteran. Paul worked many years as a Foreman in the US Steel Clairton Mill and later went...

Staci Marie Perri

Staci Marie Perri

Apr 2, 2019

Staci Marie Readel Perri, 46,  of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, April  2, 2019. She was born August 9, 1972 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Pamela "Pam" (Schaffner) Readel of White Oak and Charles H. "Chuck" (Susan) Readel of Versailles. Staci loved animals and to some she was known as a dog whisperer. She was a rebel with a...

Harry George "Butch" Gensler

Harry George "Butch" Gensler

Apr 2, 2019

Harry George "Butch" Gensler, 79, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Forbes Hospital. He was born January 26, 1940 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Harry A. and Theresa Hison Gensler. He was an active member of Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church and later, Boston United Methodist Church and worked a Mechanic for...

Leilani Kerfoot

Leilani Kerfoot

Mar 31, 2019

Leilani Kerfoot, 76 of East Pittsburgh. formerly of Dravosburg, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was born December 17, 1942 in Dravosburg and was the daughter of the late Howard E. and Margaret E. (Harr) Kerfoot. Leilani was a member of the First Christian Church in McKeesport. She was a retired Post SICU Head Nurse at UPMC McKeesport Hospital...

Ronald Gilbert Phillips

Ronald Gilbert Phillips

Mar 28, 2019

Ronald Gilbert Phillips, 87, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019.  He was born March 16, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Bert A. and Elizabeth Heaps Phillips. Ronald worked for US Steel National Tube in McKeesport and after retirement worked as a courier for The Greensburg Tribune Review. He was a member of...

William "Bill" Cole, Jr.

William "Bill" Cole, Jr.

Mar 28, 2019

William "Bill" Cole, Jr. was called home by the Father on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Bill was a husband, father and friend.  He was also a car enthusiast through and through. Bill enjoyed all things automotive and passed that passion to his sons. He was a creative handyman and could fix just about anything. Bill had a solid career as...

Walter A. Heisler

Walter A. Heisler

Mar 27, 2019

Walter Albert Heisler,  70, of Belle Vernon, passed away Wednesday, March  27, 2019. He was born May 7, 1948 in Pittsburgh and was a retired Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Jean (Greco) Heisler, step-daughter, Maria (Jay) Bickerton of Buena Vista, step-sons, Christopher Mozgawa, Sr., of West Newton, Timothy J. (Melissa) Mozgawa, Sr., of Herminie, and Jamie...

Frank Anthony Todd III.

Frank Anthony Todd III.

Mar 26, 2019

Frank Anthony Todd III, 64, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He was born May 23, 1954 in McKeesport and was a crane operator for the former US Steel National Tube Works and Duquesne Works. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Bonnie L. (McLaughlin) Todd. He was preceded in death by his cherished...

Daniel R. Bartkus

Daniel R. Bartkus

Mar 25, 2019

Daniel R. Bartkus, 74, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born December 28, 1944 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Bennie and Sophie "Sally" (Dobos) Bartkus. Daniel was a retired Allegheny County Police Officer and was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. For his service, he received the National...

John J. "Jack" Olek, Jr.

John J. "Jack" Olek, Jr.

Mar 25, 2019

John J. "Jack" Olek Jr., 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born March 13, 1930 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John J. Olek Sr., and the late Sophia (Sherwin) Olek. Jack was a member of Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport and was a retired Supervisor of...

Margaret A. "Peg" Bryer

Margaret A. "Peg" Bryer

Mar 22, 2019

Margaret A. "Peg" Bryer, 76, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. She was born October 30, 1942 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Frank and Esther Goins Marzina. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. "Butch" Bryer who passed away May 12, 2009. She worked many years as manager of the gift shops...

Nick V. Trbovic

Nick V. Trbovic

Mar 22, 2019

Nick V. Trbovic, 85, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born August 14, 1933 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Anna (Vignevic) Trbovic. Nick was a member of  St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport and was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his...