Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Dorothy R. Candelore

Dorothy R. Candelore

Apr 21, 2024

Dorothy R. Candelore, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born in Belle Vernon on April 15, 1934 and was the daughter to the late Samuel and Helen (Choker) Gelotti. She was the wife of 60 years to the late Norman R. Candelore, Sr. before his passing in January 2015. Dorothy and Norm had a...

Barbara Faye Mincone

Barbara Faye Mincone

Apr 19, 2024

Barbara Faye Mincone, 92, of Hutchinson, formerly of Elizabeth Twp, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at home. She was born August 5, 1931 in Star Junction and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Haney.  Barb was the wife of the late Angelo Joseph Mincone, who passed away July 6, 2006.  She had worked for over 45...

Rita E. Emsurak

Rita E. Emsurak

Apr 17, 2024

Rita E. Emsurak, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Rita was born August 7, 1930 in Elizabeth and was the daughter of the late Fernand Clement and Anna (Gaublomme) Blanc.  She was the wife of the late Thomas S. Emsurak, who passed away April 15, 1986.  Rita loved her family, especially...

John Herbert Anderson

John Herbert Anderson

Apr 17, 2024

John Herbert Anderson, 82, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 2, 1941 in Seneca, South Carolina and was the son of the late Edgar Coleman and Lydia Alice (Blackburn) Anderson.  He grew up in China Grove, North Carolina and graduated from China Grove High School. He furthered his...

Marilyn J. Bohman

Marilyn J. Bohman

Apr 15, 2024

Marilyn J. Bohman, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at home surrounded by her children. She was born December 24, 1933 in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late George W. Sr. and Marie V. (Peterson) Nelson. She was raised in Port Vue and graduated from McKeesport High School in 1951. She attended and was...

James Stephen Makosey

James Stephen Makosey

Apr 12, 2024

James Stephen Makosey, 88, of Irwin, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born August 19, 1935 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Mary (Telesko) Makosey. He was the husband of the late Ellen (Gross) Makosey who passed away February 15, 2019. They were married for 55 years. Jim was a graduate of the...

Shawn S. Schultz

Shawn S. Schultz

Apr 10, 2024

Shawn Scott Schultz, 65, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born September 28, 1958 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Watson and Florence (Sweet) Schultz. Shawn was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and was a retired machinist for the former Daugherty Tool...

Henry W. Kalkbrenner

Henry W. Kalkbrenner

Apr 10, 2024

Henry W. Kalkbrenner, 81, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born June 30, 1942 and was the son of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Lewis) Kalkbrenner. He was the loving husband of 60 years to Anita Kalkbrenner. Henry was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He worked for U.S. Steel as a Blast Furnace Supervisor...

Beverly "Babs" Cherepko

Beverly "Babs" Cherepko

Apr 2, 2024

Beverly "Babs" Cherepko, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born February 27, 1931 in Charleroi and was the daughter of the late Albert Wilson Sr. and Nellie (McCracken)Wilson. She was the wife of the late Stephen Cherepko who passed away March 4, 2019. Beverly was a member of St. Michael's...

Audrey Ann DeCorte

Audrey Ann DeCorte

Apr 2, 2024

Audrey Ann (Wise) DeCorte, 81, of North Versailles, formerly McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was born September 25, 1942 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Chester and Anna Wise. She was the wife of the late Joseph Alfred DeCorte, who passed away February 20, 2011. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Church...

Bobbi Jo Bickerton

Bobbi Jo Bickerton

Mar 31, 2024

BobbiJo Bernadowski-Bickerton, 55, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, in her home after a three-year battle with cancer. She was born in the winter of 1968, in Washington, PA, to Frank (Bernie) and the late MaryGrace Bernadowski. She spent her early years in California, PA and later called Virginia and Pennsylvania home.BobbiJo was a beacon of light in our...

Henry William Bonadio

Henry William Bonadio

Mar 31, 2024

Henry William Bonadio, 87, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024.  He was born on August 23, 1936 in Vanderbilt and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pepe) Bonadio.  Hank was a 1955 Graduate of Glassport High School, where he met his loving wife of 55 years, Linda Gail (Shuster) who passed...

Colin Michael Bargiel

Colin Michael Bargiel

Mar 30, 2024

Our amazing and cherished, Colin Michael Bargiel, 16, affectionately known as C-Barg, by his friends, of North Huntingdon, tragically left us on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born October 12, 2007 in Pittsburgh. He is the son of Amanda Bargiel and John (JC) Caputo of North Huntingdon and the late George Michael Cherepko, who passed away December 23, 2017....

Daniel Mickey Nicora

Daniel Mickey Nicora

Mar 28, 2024

Daniel Mickey Nicora, 80, of Boston, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born April 21, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Peter and Mary (Gavrus) Nicora. He was retired from CPI Industries in Christy Park. Daniel was a hard working and honest man. He loved his family very much, especially his children and grandchildren...

Frank N. Zic

Frank N. Zic

Mar 20, 2024

Frank N. Zic of Scottdale, formerly of White Oak, passed peacefully on March 20, 2024. He was born December 15, 1929 in Wilson, he was the son of the late Frank and Anna Fodor Zic.  He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish- St. Patrick Church, in Christy Park. Mr. Zic participated in R.O.T.C. training while at Duquesne...

Denise L. Reynolds

Denise L. Reynolds

Mar 19, 2024

Denise Louise Reynolds, 69, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was born October 13, 1954 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Marcella (Soubeyrand) Miller of Elizabeth Township and the late Rudolph Perisich. She was the wife of the the late Gary Wayne Reynolds who passed away October 17, 2017,  Denise attended the Bible Fellowship Community...

John Charles Callahan

John Charles Callahan

Mar 15, 2024

John Charles Callahan, 81, of Versailles, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born May 26, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Celestine "Chuck" and Agnes (Pipp) Callahan. John retired from ELG (Steelmet) after 30 years of service and was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was always quick with...

Judith Lynn D'Appollonio

Judith Lynn D'Appollonio

Mar 14, 2024

Judith Lynn "Judy" D'Appollonio, 84, of Port Vue, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born September 18, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Salvatore "Sam" and Corrine "Helen" (Doratio) DePiero. Judy worked many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant for US Homecare, Forbes Hospital and Kane Regional. She was a member of The Church...

Keith Peter Scharding

Keith Peter Scharding

Mar 13, 2024

Keith Peter Scharding, 72, passed away peacefully at UPMC Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born October 2, 1951 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Richard and Natalie (Topkins) Scharding. Keith graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Environmental Studies. Keith had a lifelong interest in Philosophy and Religion and is...

Eleanor Zic

Eleanor Zic

Mar 12, 2024

Eleanor Marie Konick Pelletier Zic of Scottdale, formerly of White Oak, passed peacefully on March 12, 2024. Born in Farrell, PA March 31, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Barbara Krivach Konick. She was the wife of  Frank N. Zic. She was a member of the St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park. She graduated from the...

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