Obituaries

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Local Obituaries from our Boston and White Oak locations

Linda Christi Taylor

Linda Christi Taylor

Sep 27, 2015

Linda Christi Taylor, 40, of Belle Vernon, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born January 6, 1975 in Mt. Pleasant and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Henrietta Kodren Paul. She is survived by her husband, Brian Taylor, daughters, Kristy Kerber of Youngwood, Marissa (Phillip) Wiltrout of West Newton, and Emilee Calcagni...

Maggie M. Patterson

Maggie M. Patterson

Sep 18, 2015

Maggie M. "Boots" Patterson, 85, of McKeesport, died Friday, September 18, 2015. She was born December 16, 1929 in Fort Grand, WV, and was the daughter of the late John H. and Leona M. McGinnis Metts. She was a member of the Christy Park United Methodist Church and was a retired Hostess, Chef and Caterer. She had worked for the...

Patricia S. Remick

Patricia S. Remick

Sep 17, 2015

Patricia S. Remick, 85, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 17, 2015. She was born March 6, 1930 in Homestead and was the daughter of the late John E. and Mary Blanche Shannahan Needham. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, and the Corpus Christi Seniors, Ladies Guild and...

Vincent James Candelore, Sr.

Vincent James Candelore, Sr.

Sep 13, 2015

Vincent James Candelore, Sr., 49, of Bunola, died Sunday, September 13, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 26, 1965 in McKeesport and was the son of Dominick Anthony Candelore, Sr. of Bunola and the late Lena Roma Candelore. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Bunola, and the Carpenter's Union Local...

Robert Charles Myers

Robert Charles Myers

Sep 10, 2015

Robert "Bob" Charles Myers, 59, of White Oak, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at home. He was born February 10, 1956 in McKeesport. Bob was a former Phlebotomist at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh and was also a Musician. In the 1970's Bob played guitar for a local band, "Louie's Dog". He was a fun, loving, outgoing...

Joel Zoscak

Joel Zoscak

Sep 9, 2015

Joel Zoscak, 53, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. He was born October 7, 1961 in McKeesport and was the beloved son of Margaret Kolesar Zoscak of Elizabeth Twp., and the late Joseph Lawrence Zoscak. Joel had worked for The Daily News. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved brother, Jeffrey...

David Howard Atkins

David Howard Atkins

Sep 8, 2015

David Howard Atkins, 56, of Elizabeth Twp., died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at home. He was born March 22, 1959 in McKeesport and was the son of Patricia L. Chalfant Atkins of Elizabeth Twp, and the late Howard Charles Atkins who died December 10, 2014. David was a self-employed mechanic. He loved to work and he loved his dogs. In...

Duane Clyde Davis

Duane Clyde Davis

Sep 3, 2015

Duane Clyde Davis, 91, of Elizabeth Twp., died Thursday, September 3, 2015. He was born July 28, 1924 in Glassport and was the son of the late Clyde and Marietta Moon Davis. He was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp, Stephen Bayard F & AM Lodge 526, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and was also...

Thomas R. Gibbons, Jr.

Thomas R. Gibbons, Jr.

Aug 31, 2015

Thomas R. "Tom" Gibbons, Jr., 62, of Greenock, died Monday, August 31, 2015. He was born May 22, 1953 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Thomas R. Gibbons, Sr. and Lenora A. Whitney Gibbons. He was a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. Tom was a life member of the Greenock Vol. Fire...

Sylvia Elizabeth Ann Buffalini Costanza

Sylvia Elizabeth Ann Buffalini Costanza

Aug 30, 2015

Sylvia Elizabeth Ann Buffalini Costanza, 91, of Conway, died Sunday, August 30, 2015. Born July 8, 1924 in Ambridge, she was the daughter of Italian Immigrants, the late Angelo and Pasqualena (Vallecorsa) Buffalini. She was the wife of 49 years of the late Leo J. Costanza. Sylvia was a member of Our Lady of Peace Church in Conway, the Italian...

Vaora "Vay" Abels

Vaora "Vay" Abels

Aug 30, 2015

Vaora "Vay" Abels, 85, of McKeesport, died Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was born August 3, 1930 in Dravosburg and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Estelle Johnson Abels. She is survived by her son, William E. (Christine) Abels of Myrtle Beach, SC, and grandchildren, William R. Abels, Rodney T. Abels and Rachael E. Abels, great-grandchildren, Jacob and...

Sandra L. Dainty

Sandra L. Dainty

Aug 29, 2015

Sandra L. Dainty, 77, of Elizabeth Twp, died Saturday, August 29, 2015 at home. She was born May 15, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Emerson L. and Velma Whitfield Betz. She was the wife of the late Richard "Dick" Glenn Dainty, Sr. who died February 19, 2013. She is survived by her sons, Richard G....

Donald Allen Smith

Donald Allen Smith

Aug 23, 2015

Donald Allen Smith, 53, of Greenock, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 22, 1961 in McKeesport and was the son of Patricia Anne Barchanowicz Smith of Greenock and the late Donald William Smith who died November 30, 2013. Donald attended Park Baptist Church,...

Pastor Ira Wilbur Kelly

Pastor Ira Wilbur Kelly

Aug 22, 2015

Pastor Ira Wilbur Kelly, 69, of Plum Borough, gained his eternal reward on August 22, 2015. The son of the late Norman and Alice (Rider) Kelly, and beloved brother of Eugene (Linda) Kelly, he was born and raised in the mountains of Fairlea, West Virginia, where he gained his love for nature and God's beautiful creation. A proud retired Army...

Allen T. Reese

Allen T. Reese

Aug 20, 2015

Allen Thomas Reese, 45, of Port Vue, formerly of Versailles and Elizabeth Twp, died Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was born May 13, 1970 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Thomas T. and Judith Elaine Allen Reese. Allen was a graduate of Slippery Rock University. He is survived by his daughter, Hannah (Fiancée, Matthew) Reese of East...

John J. Gasda

John J. Gasda

Aug 12, 2015

John J. "Sonny" Gasda, 78, of Liberty Borough, died Wednesday, August 12, 2015. He was born April 1, 1937 in Mount Pleasant and was the son of the late John J. and Louise Barrick Gasda. He was a member of St. Mark Parish Parish-Liberty Worship Site, Glassport Polish Club Lodge # 750, and the Elizabeth Township Ex-serviceman's Association. John was...

Richard A. Whiteman

Richard A. Whiteman

Aug 10, 2015

Richard "Rich" Arthur Whiteman, 53, of Liberty Borough, died Monday, August 10, 2015. He was born May 31, 1962 in McKeesport and was the son of Christine Melissa Pogue Whiteman of Liberty Borough and the late Marshall E. Whiteman. Rich was a member of Congregation of Yahshua Messiah, Walk in the Word Ministries and was a former member of New...

Judith E. Richards

Judith E. Richards

Aug 8, 2015

Judith Ero Richards, 71, of Amity, died Saturday, August 8, 2015. She was born July 10, 1944 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ronald and Julia Gacs Lippert. She is survived by her husband, Ronald R. Richards, sons, Dennis (Lisa) Ero of Somerset, and Matthew (Charisse) Richards of Versailles, daughters, Sherry Minzdzak of Pittsburgh and Gretchen Richards...

Robert John Rendulic

Robert John Rendulic

Aug 8, 2015

Robert John Rendulic, 86, of Elizabeth Twp., died Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was born November 15, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Frank and Emma Roper Rendulic. He was the husband of the late Eugenia Rita Ziccarelli Rendulic who died March 21, 1999. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp, and...

Robert John Rendulic

Robert John Rendulic

Aug 8, 2015

Robert John Rendulic, 86, of Elizabeth Twp., died Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was born November 15, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Frank and Emma Roper Rendulic. He was the husband of the late Eugenia Rita Ziccarelli Rendulic who died March 21, 1999. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp, and...