May 03, 2024 |
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Raymond Allan Jensen, Sr., 75, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born September 13, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Raymond A. and Margaret Jane "Janie" (McLughlin) Jensen. He was the loving husband of Marie Ann (Wilson) Jensen, celebrating 50 years together on April 20, 2024. He was a manager at McDonalds for 25 years and after his retirement he worked at 18 years for Giant Eagle. His favorite hobby was spending time with his wife, he would cook amazing food for her and assist her with quilting.
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May 02, 2024 |
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Kimberly A. (Polefko) Smith, 52, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She was born in McKeesport on May 11, 1971 and is the daughter of Barbara (Marcin) Bishop, and the late John F. Polefko. After high school, Kim got certifications in Medical Billing & Coding and over the years has worked with many companies. She had such a fun, loving, outgoing personality but also knew how to set you straight. She absolutely adored her grandchildren and being surrounded by family and friends.
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May 01, 2024 |
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Robert R. "Uncle Bob" Slonecker, 87, of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born August 27, 1936 in Lowber and was the son of the late Raymond and Mabel (May) Slonecker. He was the husband of the late Jean (Landini) Slonecker, who passed away July 2, 2009. He was known by many people as "Uncle Bob." He enjoyed hunting, fishing, picking wild berries and spending time with his friends and family. He kept his independence his entire life still driving his car at age 87.
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May 01, 2024 |
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Betty Jean Cavanaugh, 58, of Rostraver Twp., formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at home. She was born May 22, 1965 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Fred and Dorothy (Hoffman) Rose and was the wife of the late Daniel Cavanaugh who passed away, April 4, 2016. Betty was a retired Dental Assistant and worked for Dr. Stephanie Wehrle-Davies and the late Dr. Thomas Wehrle in Monongahela. She loved going to concerts, her dogs Sunny and Angel, and a sunny day in her pool or at the beach.
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April 30, 2024 |
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Gary Edward Czapor, 76, of North Huntingdon, formerly of White Oak, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born October 13, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of Annette Helen (Novitski) Czapor and the late Edward Czapor. Gary was in the first graduating class of 1965 of Serra High School and would go on to attend Slippery Rock University, where he was a member of Alpha Chi Rho. Gary worked as a guidance director for over 30 years at Serra Catholic High School, where he was a longtime track coach as well. He had previously worked at St. Elizabeth School in Pleasant Hills. He was a fisherman and also loved to hunt. He was known as a great gardener and cook as well. He was an avid reader, who was known to read a newspaper cover to cover. He will be greatly missed.
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April 29, 2024 |
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Shirley M. Hinick, 90, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024. She was born January 18, 1934 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie Slagy Mansfield Wills. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and was employed by Lippert's Restaurant in McKeesport as a restaurant manager.
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April 29, 2024 |
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Cynthia Lynn "Cindy" Kubinsky, 70, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. She was born February 15, 1954 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ralph Wesley and Betty Jean (Hill) Rhoades. Cindy worked as a kitchen manager for The Holy Family Institute for many years and had also worked for Achieva and Old Navy. Cindy was a lover of nature and the woods. She also enjoyed hunting and fishing. She had attended Port Vue Methodist Church. Cindy loved her family and lived for her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
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April 28, 2024 |
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Paul Ernest Vereb, Sr., 88, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born July 6, 1935 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Mikula) Vereb. He was married to his beloved wife of 60 years: the late Joanne Murray Vereb, who passed away May 11, 2022. Paul worked at J&L Steel for 42 years, and he spent his free time attending Steeler games, golfing and monthly breakfasts with his friends.
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April 23, 2024 |
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Cary Buhaly, 66, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on October 7, 1957 and was the son to the late George John Buhaly, Sr., and the late Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Roma) Buhaly. Cary graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School and worked many years as a Union Painter. He is survived by his sons, Cary R. Buhaly of McKeesport and Neal S. McFarland of White Oak; granddaughter, Madison E. Buhaly; brother, George John Buhaly, Jr. of Boston; sister, Angie E. (Buhaly) Slobodnik of Irwin; niece, Jaclyn (Bryant) Thomas; nephew, Matthew Slobodnik; and great-nieces & great-nephew, Nova, Aria, and Bishop Thomas. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 1-3 & 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8:00pm. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
April 23, 2024 |
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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 one of a kind love, and over the years created a beautiful life full of blessings. She loved people - she was the life of the party and always turned a stranger into a friend with kind conversation. She truly cared about you and what you had to say, but also wasn't afraid to speak her own opinion.
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April 19, 2024 |
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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 years in the cafeteria of Elizabeth Forward High School, where she was affectionately known as "Barb the lunch lady" before retiring in 2006. She will be greatly missed. There will be no visitation. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry S. (Jim) Hayton; grandson, Walter (Jen) Hayton IV; and great-granddaughter, Amanda Hayton. Private inurnment will be held in Fells Church Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
April 17, 2024 |
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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 her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for being an excellent cook and baker and loved to feed her family. She was an avid reader, enjoyed cards, especially gin and gin rummy, playing bingo and completing puzzles. She will be greatly missed.
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April 17, 2024 |
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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 education at Wake Forest University and earned his P.H.D in Physics from the University of Virginia. John would retire after 38 years of service as a Fellow Scientist at The Westinghouse/Bechtel-Bettis Power Laboratory. He was a faithful and active member of The First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. John loved his family and his church. He loved classical music, books and computers. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Lorna Lynn Anderson; daughter, Gayla Lynn (R. Darren) Gessler; granddaughter, Madalana Gessler and extended family and friends.
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April 16, 2024 |
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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 a member of the Choir at Augustana College where she met her future husband of 57 years, the late Wenzel L. Bohman on the student bus to a college football game. They were married on September 12, 1953 at the former Tabor Lutheran Church in McKeesport, he passed away on September 24, 2010. She was employed for over 20 years in the office of the Lutheran Service society of Western Pennsylvania. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, White Oak, where she served as choir director for over 40 years. Also a member of the Worship and Music Committee serving as chair. She was also head of the Altar Guild and a long time member of the Women of the ELCA's Ruth Circle at Faith. A long time volunteer and board member of the McKeesport Meals on Wheels and a former President and member of the Markvue Manor Women's Club. She enjoyed her regular get together's with longtime neighbors and friends at Panera.
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April 15, 2024 |
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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 University of Pittsburgh and served as a pilot in the USAF Air National Guard. He worked at the Bettis Atomic Power Lab, Latrobe Steel and was a manager at the Harbison Walker Research Center in West Mifflin. He co-founded McKeesport Auto Body, owned and operated a classic car dealership, and carried out industrial consulting. He was very proud of the home that he built for Ellen's and his retirement. He was a great husband and father, loved to joke and pull pranks. He had a lifelong passion for golf and classic cars.
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