Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations
Catherine Marie Adams
Jan 15, 2019
Catherine Marie Adams, 96, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She was born July 25, 1922 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late Soisson and Margaret Postorious Gilligan. She was the wife of the late Raymond M. Adams, Sr., who passed away in 2005. She is survived by son, Raymond M. (Judie) Adams of Elizabeth...
Dominick Anthony Candelore, Sr.
Jan 15, 2019
Dominick Anthony Candelore, Sr. 88, of Buena Vista, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday. January 15, 2019. He was born January 26, 1930 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Venturino and Monica (Loretta) Candelore. He was the husband of the late Lena (Roma) Candelore. Dominick was a member of...
Robert "Bob" John Russin
Jan 14, 2019
Robert "Bob" John Russin, 56, of North Versailles, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 14, 2019 at home. He was born October 19, 1962 in McKeesport to the late Stephen and Veronica Jean Karichko Russin. Bob worked in the crime lab at the Allegheny County Medical Examiner for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and cars. He is survived by sisters,...
Gary Von Brunazzi
Jan 13, 2019
Gary Von Brunazzi, 60, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Gary was born in McKeesport, on January 10, 1959. He was the son of the late Emil Brunazzi, Jr., and Elizabeth "Betty" Brunazzi. Gary graduated from Elizabeth-Forward High School in 1977. While in school, he worked part-time...
Robert James Kite
Jan 8, 2019
Robert James Kite, 39, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born May 5, 1979 in McKeesport and was the son of Robert Brooks and Jane (Gioia) Kite of Lincoln Borough. Robert was a member of Liberty Presbyterian Church and worked for Sisko Waterproofing Co. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother,...
Susan K. Merriman
Jan 7, 2019
Susan K. Merriman, 67, of Rochester, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. She was born September 12, 1951 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late George W. and Alma (Lewis) Merriman. Susan held an administrative position at the University of Pittsburgh. She was also proprietor of Merriman Trading Co. She is survived by her...
Gertrude E. Lieberum
Jan 6, 2019
Gertrude Elizabeth Lieberum, 91, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was born April 28, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Albert and Angela (Schibik) Thomas. She was the wife of the late Arthur Mark Lieberum who died January 14, 2000. Gertrude was a member of the former St. John Lutheran Church in McKeesport....
Marie Christine Shiffler
Jan 4, 2019
Marie Christine Shiffler, 69, of Versailles, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. She was born September 22, 1949 in Huntingdon and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Micheline (Menand) Giacobello. Christine was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak. She was retired from the former Fashion Bug in Olympia Shopping Center. She is survived by...
William "Bill" G. Phillips
Jan 3, 2019
William "Bill" Gardner Phillips, 90, of McKeesport passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. He was born April 12, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Taylor and Thelma Edith (Ferguson) Phillips. Bill was a member of Park Baptist Church and was retired from the former US Steel Duquesne Works. He was a member of the EBA...
Minnie Kerlin
Dec 31, 2018
Philomena "Minnie" McGee Kerlin, 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 31, 2018. She was born January 12, 1923 in Smithfield and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Ferrara) Vona. Minnie was a member of Calvary Church in North Huntingdon and was retired from the the former Concordia Club in Pittsburgh. She...
Barry Jay Richardson
Dec 31, 2018
Barry Jay Richardson, 56, of Greenock, passed away at home on Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born January 25, 1962 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Roberta M. (Gehm) Lavelle of Inishbofin, Ireland and Robert Lee Richardson of Georgia. Barry was a Chef and had worked at many restaurants around the country. He was a graduate of Black...
Myrna Lou Reynolds
Dec 30, 2018
Myrna Lou Reynolds (nee Smith) passed away naturally in the early hours of December 30 at her home in Glassport at the age of 86. Through a life defined by family, friends and conversation, Myrna welcomed all to her table to share stories, gossip and laughter over several pots of weak coffee. Myrna was born October 23, 1932 in Bunola,...
Evelyn Gloria Miller
Dec 27, 2018
Evelyn Gloria Miller, 87, of Buena Vista, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was born May 25, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Toth) Martonyak. She was the wife of the late Ralph A. Miller, who passed away November 7, 2014. They were married for 63 years. Evelyn was a member of...
Lloyd A. Huston
Dec 26, 2018
Lloyd A. Huston, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He was born May 13, 1925 in Kokomo, IN, and was the son of the late Leroy Rex and Lola (DeWitt) Huston. He was the husband of the late Evalyn Lucille (Rose) Huston who passed away September 30, 2015. He attended Round Hill Presbyterian Church...
James H. "Jim" Ramsey, Jr.
Dec 25, 2018
James Herrington "Jim" Ramsey, Jr., 78, of Boston, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was born September 8, 1940 in Braddock and was the son of the late James Herrington Ramsey Sr. and Virginia Appell Ramsey. Jim was a graduate of PIA and loved planes, going for walks at Mingo Creek Park and small game hunting with his brother,...
Joseph Anthony Stinson
Dec 24, 2018
Joseph Anthony Stinson, 85, of Christy Park, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 24, 2018. He was born January 18, 1933 in Dravosburg and was the son of the late Raymond and Geniveve (Redding) Stinson. He was the loving husband of the late Charlane M. (Fritz) Stinson who passed away December 31, 1998. He was a member of...
Kenneth James "Stiem" Dudik
Dec 23, 2018
Kenneth James "Stiem" Dudik, 59, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born March 9, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Michael Robert and Betty Jane ( Kerston) Dudik. Kenneth was a US Army Veteran. He worked for Graciano Corporation. He was a member of Local Mason Tenders # 79 out of...
Ruth Irene Finney
Dec 22, 2018
Ruth Irene Finney, 95, of McKeesport , passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was born November 19, 1923 in Clearfield and was the daughter of the late Wallace O. and Minnie Catherine Maser Horner. She was the wife of the late Alfred M. Finney, who passed away October 24, 1984. She was a former member of Calvary Methodist Church...
Samuel J. Conyette
Dec 22, 2018
Samuel J. Conyette, 90, of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2018. He was born October 4, 1928 in Mount Pleasant and was the son of the late Antonette Covone and was the husband of the late Eleanor J. (Ciampini) who died February 15, 2018. They were married for 64 years. Sam was a member of St. Pius...
Raymond Regis Sherer
Dec 21, 2018
Raymond Regis Sherer, 96, of Greenock, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. He was born October 13, 1922 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Francis M. and Anna (Wedel) Sherer. He was the husband of the late Rose Marie (King) Sherer who died November 7, 2013. Ray was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park,...