February 09, 2024 |
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Shirley A. Holsing, 85, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born June 4, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Emil and Sarah Ann (Weaver) Beyer. She was the late Marvin Harry Holsing, who passed away November 8, 2018. She worked at the former GC Murphy Warehouse, and would then become a homemaker. Shirley and her family lived in Hancock, Maine for a time and she really cherished her time there and loved to walk the beach with her husband and family collecting seashells. She also enjoyed looking at shopping catalogs. She will be greatly missed.
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February 08, 2024 |
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Justin M. Detar, Sr., 44, of Sewickley Twp, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born March 1, 1979 in Greensburg and was the son of Anthony J. (Kathy) Detar and Nancy L. Getchey (John) Jury. Justin worked in Masonry and Construction and was very proud of his craft. He enjoyed fishing with his children on the Yough River and also enjoyed camping. He will be greatly missed.
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February 07, 2024 |
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Dennis Michael Lewis, 66, of Bridgeville, formerly of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He was born December 25, 1957 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Kenneth and Mary Louise (Fennell) Lewis. Dennis served in the US Army and was a former Customer Service Representative for the Peoples Gas Company.
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February 07, 2024 |
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Lester Earl Maurer, Jr., 88, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024. He was born June 14, 1935 in Greenock and was the son of the late Lester Maurer, Sr., and Gertrude Beatrice (Taylor) Maurer. Lester attended Christy Park United Methodist Church and the Boston United Methodist Church. He loved baseball and playing softball. He was a avid collector of model trains and spent countless hours decorating his platform each Christmas with elaborate towns and landscapes, most of which he crafted by hand. He was well known for his unique costumes (some he won awards for) and Halloween shenanigans to scare his grandkids or anyone who walked past him sitting on a park bench at Walmart or McDonald's. He found a second family as a patron of the Pittsburgh Renaissance festival, and even earned a spot in the royal parade among the cast and crew. He played baseball for Christy Park Methodist and was retired from the Equitable Gas Co.
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February 06, 2024 |
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Joseph A. DiFalco, 86, of North Versailles, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was born March 22, 1937 in Clairton and was the son of the late Domenick and Josephine (DaBaldo) DiFalco. He was the husband of 57 years to the late Shirley Mae (Paul) DiFalco, who passed away December 14, 2017. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish (St. Robert Bellarmine site) and was a part of The Men's Club and organized many oldies dances there. Joseph was a US Army Veteran and was a part of the 46th Medical Batallion, 4th Division. He was manager of the former Richman Brother's Clothing store and would later work at JC Penny in Monroeville. Music played a vital part of Joseph's life. He was an accomplished singer in his younger years, he loved to perform, sing and dance, and more recently was a member of The Streetlights Doo Wop Group. The radio or record player were always on. He loved to travel, especially to the beach and hang out and spend time with his family, friends and neighbors. Joseph loved his family, and was the #1 fan of all his grandchildren during all their sporting events growing up. He will be greatly missed.
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February 05, 2024 |
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Daniel Gerard Wittig, 66, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born September 18, 1957 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late George and Evelyn (Tobin) Wittig. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Hand) Wittig; daughter Jessica Wittig of White Oak and son Jonathan Wittig of Philadelphia; brothers Robert (Mary Ann) Wittig, Lawrence (Sharon) Wittig, and Gregory (Agnieszka) Wittig as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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February 04, 2024 |
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Ronald J. Rupert, 85, of Greenock, passed away Saturday February 3, 2024. He was born January 3, 1939 in Stowe Township and was the son of the late Robert Clarence and Caroline (Pade) Rupert. He was the husband of 35 years to Judith Mae Rupert. He worked as an Aircraft Mechanic for US Airways and United Airlines for many years. He was a member of Buena Vista Social Club.
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February 03, 2024 |
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Mildred "Mili" Messina, 90, of Versailles, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born August 17, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George and Sinnie (Kramer) Forney. She was the wife of the late Carl "Carlo" J. Messina who passed away November 28, 2013. Mili attended McKeesport School of Nursing class of 1954 and worked as a Registered Nurse for 45 years at McKeesport Hospital, later UPMC McKeesport. She was an avid shopper and "high roller" at Macy's. She was a kind and beautiful person inside and out. She is survived by her daughter, Tracey (Terry) Kotouch of Versailles, son, Gregg (Lesley) Messina of Elizabeth Twp, grandchildren, Her little girl Madison, Ryan, Colton, and Brandon (Amber); great-grandchildren, Roman and Brooklyn Kotouch; brother, James (the late Beverly) Forney of Deltona, FL; nieces, Dawn, Debbie and Laurie; and nephew, Jimmy. Services are private. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Entombment took place at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
January 31, 2024 |
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Elaine M. (Comer-Powell) Suranovich, 79, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born July 27, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth "Betty" (O'Rourke) Comer. She was the wife of the late Steven Suranovich, Sr., who passed away October 10, 2005. Elaine was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Patrick Worship Site and a former member of Sts. Joachim and Ann Church, St. Eugene (the former St. Mark Church) in Liberty Boro. She worked for many years as a medical secretary for Health America. Elaine was a very religious person and loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
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January 29, 2024 |
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Richard Daihl Woodring, 82, of Belle Vernon, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born December 28, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leroy and Martha (Daihl) Woodring. Richard was a Pennsylvania Licensed Insurance Agent and worked for Szeiler and Associates. Woody also enjoyed hunting and fishing, Penn State and Steelers football games, as well as other Pittsburgh sports. But he always said that "the Pirates were just a Farm Team for the New York Yankees!"
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January 29, 2024 |
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Elizabeth A. “Liz” (DiVencenzo) Koch, 75, of Blythedale, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born on February 4, 1948. She was the devoted daughter of the late Anna DiVincenzo. She graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School and started a lifelong career in the medical field. She began her career working front desk for Dr. William F. Ryckman, Family Medicine in Sutersville, PA, in 1992 she moved on to work for Hematology and Oncology Associates doing front desk and billing, then finally found her favorite workplace in 2002 with Dr. Robert N Mitro, D.O. and partners at Associates In Kidney Disease & Hypertension, which later became P.I.N.E. and her place of retirement. She excelled in her career and built lifelong friendships with her coworkers along the way, many of which became family to her. She was a proud Italian and adored her small home in Blythedale where she loved cooking out and having picnics with family and friends under the grapevine pergola in her yard. She was lovingly referred to as a “crazy” cat lady and adored and spoiled her cats Girly and Toby.
She is survived by her lifelong partner, Norman Paul Manzini of New Eagle, family-friend, Veta Gallingane(daughters Avah and Emmah) of Blythedale, best friend, Deanna Hodge of Pittsburgh, Cousins, Herman Spinelli of Greensburg, Ron Spinelli of Elizabeth Township and Pam (Spinelli) Hasley of Elizabeth Township, and countless work friends who loved her beyond measure. She was proceeded in death by her Grandfather, Nicola DiVincenzo, Grandmother, Filomena(DiClaudio) DiVincenzo and her very closest aunt and uncle, Herman and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Spinelli who she lovingly referred to as daddy and mommie.
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January 27, 2024 |
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Louis Anthony Campano IV, 21, passed away on January 25, 2024. Born on January 21, 2003, Louie was the son of Louis (Tricia) Campano III and Rebecca Campano ("Coach Frank" Cortazzo). In addition to his parents, Louie is survived by his brothers, Damon and Mason Campano; stepbrother, Julian Webber; bonus siblings, Frankie Cortazzo, Angelina Cortazzo and Faith Hresko; Grandparents, Louis (Tracey) Campano, Jr., Dean (Brenda) Gasky and Susan (Chuck) Readel; aunts, Amy (Pat) Fonner, Nina (Rich) Toomey, Theresa Campano and Aliya Campano; uncles, Russ Gasky and Tom Gasky; great-grandma, Liz Sacco; cousins, Christopher, Ricky, Deanna, Paige, Ellis, Brendan, Timmy, Jayden, Niko, Dominica, Johnny, Cole, Liam, Easton and Roman. Louie was preceded in death by his three favorite people; Uncle Dominic Campano, Uncle Rick Ingram and Aunt Threasa McIntosh, who undoubtedly were the first to greet him.
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January 26, 2024 |
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Janet Brown (Griffiths) Blaho, 92, of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg campus, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born July 5, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Effie (McCleary) Griffiths. Janet was a 1949 graduate of McKeesport High School and 1953 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University known as Carnegie Institute of Technology. She elected to leave working in the big city of Pittsburgh to work closer to home for Equibank as a safe deposit and bank teller for years in McKeesport and Clairton. She was a published as a ghost writer for the Daily News providing young potential homeowners tips on banking opportunities and investments to help gain financial security. She was an active member, Sunday school teacher, and treasurer of the United Methodist Church of Boston. Additionally, she was Past Worthy High Priestess of the Order of The Eastern Star and Past Matron of Eastern Star Order of the Westmoreland White Shrine of Jerusalem NO. 18. Janet loved to travel, see shows, visit family, be active, and spend time with her neighbors, friends, and family as much as possible. She will be remembered by her involvement of her church family, Salvation Army ringing of the bells on cold winter days, Christmas gathering of gifts for so many families, her playground house of swimming and kindness, along with her Redstone family playing kings in the corner and world affair discussions. The highlight of her life was being an avid Steelers ticket holder who shared many games together with her husband and grandchildren, and brothers, saying "We had them all the way".
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January 24, 2024 |
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Joseph C. Gregory, Jr., 78, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at home. He was born October 10, 1945 in Brownsville and was the son of the late Joseph C. Gregory, Sr. and Anna M. (Petrick) Gregory. Joseph was a US NAVY Veteran, who served during the Vietnam conflict. Upon his completion of his military service, Joseph worked in marketing while living in Los Angeles, before returning back to Pennsylvania later in life. He was an avid basketball fan, who loved to play pick up games in his younger years and watch basketball games. His favorite teams were The Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and The UCLA Bruins. Joseph loved watching all sports, as well. He loved his family, especially his sister, nieces, nephews and great-nieces. He will be greatly missed.
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January 22, 2024 |
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William Gordon Ross, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday January 22, 2024. He was born July 27, 1930 in Glassport and was the son of the late Donald O. and Nina (Wilkes) Ross. He was the loving husband of 47 years to Elaine (Lathrop) Ross. William was an Air Force veteran and a proud member of the VA. He had worked as a Sales Manager for Copperweld Bimetallics in Glassport for over 30 years, he had also worked for Finney Funeral Home, Sun Coach Line and co-owned Sister's Fashions with his wife in White Oak. William had a passion for music and was a choir director at numerous churches including Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth.
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