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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Shirley Ann Orbin

Shirley Ann Orbin

Jan 20, 2018

Shirley Ann Orbin passed away suddenly in her West Newton, Pennsylvania, home on January, 20, 2018. She was 66. She is survived by her two daughters, Rhonda Anthony (Orville) and Lisa Carwithen; three grandchildren, Bekah, Joseph, and Reece Carwithen; and two great-grandchildren, Braxton and Bailee. She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis R. Orbin.  Known for her kindness to animals,...

Lois Jean Dewey

Lois Jean Dewey

Jan 14, 2018

Lois Jean Dewey, 60, of White Oak, formerly of Clairton, died Sunday, January 14, 2018 at home. She was born July 29, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of James L. Felicetty of Jefferson Hills and the late Carolyn Forrester Felicetty. In addition to her father, she is survived by her daughter, Heather (Dominic)Dewey and son, Aaron (Jennifer) Dewey...

Debra Ann Pomposelli

Debra Ann Pomposelli

Jan 12, 2018

Debra Ann "Bee Bee" Pomposelli, 62, of Christy Park, was called home to heaven on Friday, January 12, 2018. She was born January 13, 1955 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gayle Kelly Pomposelli. She was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, East McKeesport  and worked at the Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport...

Michael Joseph Davis

Michael Joseph Davis

Jan 11, 2018

Michael Joseph Davis, 80, of Buena Vista, died Thursday, January 11, 2018. He was born November 23, 1937 in Elwood, IN, and was the son of the late Margaret Dyer (Walter) Wallace and Ralph L. Davis. He was the husband of the late Maryann Betz Davis who died November 13, 2017. They were married for 53 years. Michael was a...

Guy Anthony Peluso

Guy Anthony Peluso

Jan 8, 2018

Guy Anthony Peluso, 95, of Port Vue, died Monday, January 8, 2018. He was born April 7, 1922 in Glassport and was the son of the late Carmine and Maddalena Corcioni Peluso. He was the husband of the late Anne Hazy Peluso who died January 8, 2016. Guy was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township, Port Vue...

James Howard McFarland, Jr.

James Howard McFarland, Jr.

Jan 7, 2018

James Howard McFarland, Jr., 56, of Munhall, died Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born December 23, 1961 in Wilkinsburg. He is survived by his mother, Elfrieda Johannes McFarland of Port Vue, father, James Howard McFarland, Sr. of McKeesport, daughter, Amanda Mae McFarland of Munhall, son, Patrick Hickey of Turtle Creek, grandson Ryan Hickey, brothers, John (Kim) McFarland of South...

Joseph A. Wargo

Joseph A. Wargo

Jan 7, 2018

Joseph A. Wargo, 75, of McKeesport, died  January 7, 2018 at home. He was born November 25, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joseph Albert Wargo and Mary Miselnicky (the late Gabe) Paladi. He was a US Navy Veteran and worked as a  General Coke Foreman at US Steel Clairton Works. He enjoyed spending time at...

Keith Budd Ulander

Keith Budd Ulander

Jan 6, 2018

Keith Budd Ulander, 72, of West Newton, died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 23, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Budd and Louise Hartbarger Ulander. Keith was a sheet metal worker for Sheet Metal Workers Local  12 and was retired from SSM Industries, Pittsburgh. He was a member...

Colleen Lucas

Colleen Lucas

Jan 3, 2018

Colleen Karabin Lucas, 81, of Elizabeth Township, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born May 16, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Carloss) Karabin. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1954 and graduated from McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. Colleen practiced Nursing...

Nancy J. Dunkis

Nancy J. Dunkis

Dec 31, 2017

Nancy J. Dunkis, 58, of Elizabeth Township, died Sunday, December 31, 2017. She was born June 14, 1959 in McKeesport and was the daughter of David G. (Shirley) Dunkis of Moon Township and the late Nancy Young Dunkis who died August 20, 2004, She was a member of St. Patrick Parish, Christy Park, and was a member and past president...

Marsha R. Dubos

Marsha R. Dubos

Dec 25, 2017

Marsha R. Dubos, 80, of Elizabeth Township, died unexpectedly Monday, December 25, 2017 in Jefferson Hospital. She was born August 16, 1937 in West Brownsville and was the daughter of the late Vendel and Mary (Kassia) Reder. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Christian Mother's in Elizabeth Township. She is survived by her husband, Chester...

George Michael Cherepko

George Michael Cherepko

Dec 23, 2017

It is with deep sadness that the family of George Michael Cherepko announces he left this earthly realm,on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at the age of 32 years. George was born in McKeesport on July 14,1985 where he grew to love the outdoors, bon-fires, sports, and all aspects of the arts including painting, drawing, music and dancing. George was a...

Margery Lou Burns

Margery Lou Burns

Dec 23, 2017

Margery Lou Burns, 83, of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at home. She was born June 21, 1934 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William A. and Jean C. Vernon Hacker. She was the wife of the late Richard "Dick" Thomas Burns, Jr., who died May 21, 2014. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy...

David Charles Taylor

David Charles Taylor

Dec 23, 2017

David Charles Taylor, 69, of Rostraver, died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at home. He was born June 3, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Thomas L. and Agnes Blank Taylor. David had worked for the US Postal Service and was a member of the Rostraver Sportsman's Club and the NRA. He was a US Marine Corps...

Rita Louise Hale

Rita Louise Hale

Dec 22, 2017

Rita Louise Hale, 86, of White Oak, died Friday, December 22, 2017. She was born January 20, 1931 in East McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Herman and Lina Weiss Steinebronn. Rita attended First Evangelical Free Church and had worked for the former Westinghouse Air Brake in Wilmerding. She is survived by her husband, Harold R. Hale, daughter,...

Barbara J. Smith

Barbara J. Smith

Dec 19, 2017

Barbara J. Smith, 81, of Champion, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born December 3, 1936 in Tiffin, OH, and was the daughter of the late Milo and Leola (Price) Cramer. Barbara was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Somerset, and the Eastern Star. She was...

Nicholas "Nick" Wanchick, Jr.

Nicholas "Nick" Wanchick, Jr.

Dec 18, 2017

Nicholas "Nick" Wanchick, Jr., 65, died peacefully in Allegheny General Hospital on December 18, 2017. He was born on August 14, 1952 in Sewickley to the late Nicholas Wanchick, Sr. and Mildred Shimrak Wanchick. He was a master craftsman and headed his own construction company, Wanchick Construction, for almost 40 years. He married Sheri, his beloved wife, in 1978. He...

Carl "Fred" Cole

Carl "Fred" Cole

Dec 15, 2017

Carl "Fred" Frederick Cole, 70, of Versailles, died Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born April 4, 1947 in Morgantown, WV, and was the son of the late Carl Frederick Cole, Sr, and the late Dolly D. Gamble Cole. Fred was a retired self employed General Contractor. Fred was a member and former Director of the McKeesport Sportsman's Club and...

Shirley Mae DiFalco

Shirley Mae DiFalco

Dec 14, 2017

Shirley Mae DiFalco, 83, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 14, 2017. She was born April 24, 1934 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Reby Paul. Shirley was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and the Christian Mothers there. She loved Needlepoint, Crocheting and...

Jane M. Brennan

Jane M. Brennan

Dec 12, 2017

Jane M. Brennan, 82, of White Oak, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 after a brief stay in the hospital. She was born on February 24, 1935 in McKeesport to the late Paul F. Brennan and Maxine M. Brennan (Griffiths). Jane devoted her life to the field of Nursing for 40 years prior to her retirement. After graduating from McKeesport High...

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