Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Brian Keith Markwood

Brian Keith Markwood

May 19, 2017

Brian Keith Markwood, 40 of White Oak, died unexpectedly at home on Friday May 19, 2017. He was born March 2, 1977 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Linda Markwood who died November 20, 2001. Brian was a self employed Contractor and was "Markwood Strong". He is survived by his companion, Melissa "Missy" Spinosi and her children,...

Joseph Michael Corazzelli

Joseph Michael Corazzelli

May 17, 2017

Joseph Michael Corazzelli, 86, of White Oak, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at home. He was born October 4, 1930 in New London, CT, and was the son of the late Joseph and Cecelia Corazzelli. Joseph was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in White Oak and was also a member of the White Oak American Legion Post...

Byron W. White

Byron W. White

May 16, 2017

Byron W. White, 78, of Belle Vernon, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017. He was born October 4, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William B. White and the late Elizabeth Leake. Byron was the former proprietor of The Gun Rack in Belle Vernon . He was a member of Blythe Lodge # 0593 F & AM,...

Jane L. Holstine Robison

Jane L. Holstine Robison

May 14, 2017

Jane L. Holstine Robison, 87 formerly of Greenock, died Sunday May 14, 2017. She was born March 28, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Milton and Nancy Pollock Holstine. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Robison, Jr.,  who died April 3, 2001. Jane was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist...

Anna Mae Fecik

Anna Mae Fecik

May 13, 2017

Anna Mae "Bubba" Fecik, 87 of McKeesport, died Saturday May 13, 2017. She was born May 22, 1929 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Boziecevic Rupcic. Anna Mae was a member of St. Angela Merici Church in White Oak where she in the church choir in the 1980's and early 1990's. She was a...

Rose Marie Steele

Rose Marie Steele

May 9, 2017

Rose Marie Steele, 74, of Port Vue, died Tuesday May 9, 2017. She was born July 14, 1942 in Lincoln Borough and was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ann Pavlik Ross. She was the wife of the late Roy O. Steele. She is survived by daughters, Tina (Robert) Burgman and Lisa A. (Tom Boehm) Steele of Port...

John C. "Jack" Serena

John C. "Jack" Serena

May 5, 2017

John C. "Jack" Serena, 86, of West Mifflin, died Friday May 5, 2017. He was born June 9, 1930 in Homestead and was the son of the late Lawrence L. and Agnes Shaughnessy Serena. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in West Mifflin and was the church organist and CCD teacher there for many years. He was...

Louise Ann "LuAnn" Cochenour

Louise Ann "LuAnn" Cochenour

May 5, 2017

Louise Ann "LuAnn" Cochenour, 63, of Elizabeth Township, passed away suddenly on Friday May 5, 2017. She was born September 22, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Phillip Barth of Greenbackville, VA, and Elinor Gala Morris formerly of Jefferson Hills. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 43 years, Carl F. Cochenour, daughters,...

Karen Louise Rollason

Karen Louise Rollason

May 4, 2017

Karen Louise Rollason, 74, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday May 4, 2017. She was born April 10, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Dorothy Hall Daugherty of Greenock and the late Robert Daugherty. Karen was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and was retired from the G.C. Murphy Co, after 35 years of service.She was...

Helen Ida Pope

Helen Ida Pope

May 4, 2017

Helen Ida Pope, 89, of Port Vue, died Thursday May 4, 2017. She was born August 22, 1927 in Thatcham Newbury, Berkshire County, England and was the daughter of the late James Edwin and Harriet Jane Treacher Pottinger. She was the wife of the late Solomon N. Pope who died October 4, 1989. Helen was a member of the Port...

Wilma Dawn Mains

Wilma Dawn Mains

May 3, 2017

Wilma Dawn Mains, 84, of Elizabeth Twp. passed peacefully on Wednesday May 3, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1932 in Boston, PA and was the daughter of the late William and Ethel McClean Biddle. Wilma was a loving, devoted, and selfless mother and grandmother who was adored by her family....

William Blaise Davis, Sr.

William Blaise Davis, Sr.

Apr 27, 2017

William "Bill" Blaise Davis, Sr., 71, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday April 27, 2017 at home. He was born March 14, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William H. Davis and Adeline L. Barto. Bill was a retired Dispatcher for Port Authority Transit. He was a member and past master of Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge #731 A &...

Henry D. Jasiewicz

Henry D. Jasiewicz

Apr 25, 2017

Henry David Jasiewicz, 71, of McKeesport, died Tuesday April 25, 2017 at home after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  He fought until the end.  He was a 1963 graduate of McKeesport High School. He was born May 22, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Henry T. and Josephine Balawadjer Jasiewicz. Married,  Joan A. Wirth Jasiewicz...

Dorothy Marie Krall

Dorothy Marie Krall

Apr 23, 2017

Dorothy Marie Krall, 87, of McKeesport, died Sunday April 23, 2017 at home. She was born July 13, 1929 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Paul and Ann Layesah Krall. Dorothy was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport. She was a retired office manager at Apter Industries and also worked at the former...

Michelle Joan Kerestes

Michelle Joan Kerestes

Apr 23, 2017

Michelle Joan Kerestes, 49, of White Oak, died Sunday April 23, 2017. She was born August 30, 1967 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Michael and Jean Smith Marracino. Michelle was a Nurse at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband, William J. Kerestes, Sr., daughters, Desiree Dornetta of Brentwood and Alexandra “Alex”...

George E. Lepsch

George E. Lepsch

Apr 21, 2017

George E. Lepsch , 88, of Boston, died Friday April 21, 2017 at home. He was born March 23, 1929 in Greenock, and was the son of the late Charles George and Edna Marie Hendry Lepsch. He was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church, and was the Choir Director there for over 50 years. He was also a...

Mildred "Sis" Leive

Mildred "Sis" Leive

Apr 19, 2017

Mildred "Sis" Day Leive, 88, of Boston, died Wednesday April 19, 2017. She was born November 17, 1928 in Boston and was the daughter of the late James Duncan and Clara Loretta Hendry Fleming. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Day and the late Mark Adam Leive. Mildred was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church...

Rev. Paul L. Voida

Rev. Paul L. Voida

Apr 17, 2017

The Rev. Paul Lewis Voida, 59, of Christy Park, died Monday April 17, 2017. He was born September 17, 1957 in Los Angeles, CA, and was the son of the late Louis and Elaine Olah Voida. Father Voida was a Priest for the Romanian Catholic Diocese of Canton, Ohio and served at St. Mary's Romanian Church in Christy Park since...

Richard D. Odoski, Jr.

Richard D. Odoski, Jr.

Apr 17, 2017

Richard David Odoski, Jr., 38, of North Versailles, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born September 14, 1978 and was the son of the late Richard David, Sr. and Sandra Lee Fleming Odoski of North Versailles. He was the husband of Brandy Lee Coup Odoski. Richard was a boilermaker for Local 154 and a...

Audrey M. Antonella

Audrey M. Antonella

Apr 13, 2017

Audrey M. Antonella, 94, of McKeesport, died Thursday April 13, 2017. She was born November 12, 1922 in Morrilton, AR, and was the daughter of the late Isom and Emma Brewer Wilson. She was the wife of the late Joseph V. Antonella who died February 28, 1987. Audrey was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park. She is...