Mary Jo Wargo
November 14, 2021 |
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Peter Nicora
November 13, 2021 |
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Peter Nicora, 84, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021at home. He was born March 4, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Peter G. and Mary (Gavrus) Nicora. Peter worked at the former US Steel National Tube Works and also worked for the United Steelworkers Union. He was a member of Beulah Park United Methodist Church and the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association. Peter served in the US Army.
Robert Michael "Mike" Good
November 10, 2021 |
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Robert Michael "Mike" Good, 65, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. Mike was born May 25, 1956 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Vaughn Weaver Good, Jr. and Alta Dale (Hampshire) Good. He was a US Air Force Veteran and worked for many years as a pressman and printer for Minuteman Press in Greensburg and his own business, the former Good Printing, also in Greensburg. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed doing both in Tionesta, PA. He was a loving father and grandfather. He also enjoyed playing guitar and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Emilene D. Homa
November 10, 2021 |
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Emilene D. Homa, 91, of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born May 11, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Vasil and Anna (Kurta) Feruck. She was the wife of the late Samuel M. Homa who passed away May 30, 2019. She was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church, McKeesport, and Duquesne VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Curtis Eugene Ramsey
November 08, 2021 |
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Curtis Eugene Ramsey, 62 of Port Vue passed away at home, Saturday November 6, 2021. He was born November 1, 1959 in Clairton and was the son of the late Joseph E. Ramsey, Jr. and of Florence (Coughenour) Ramsey of Clairton. Curtis was a US Marine Veteran where he received his Rifle Marksman Badge, the Good Conduct Medal and was also a cook for 3 years. Curtis worked numerous jobs throughout his lifetime. He was a salesman for Comcast, but a lot of people knew him as Mr. C, the TV Man. During the pandemic, Curtis enjoyed delivering meals for the Food Bank and always left a surprise on your porch.
Mark John Gasparovic
November 02, 2021 |
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Mark John Gasparovic, 73, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was born July 12, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Mark John Gasparovic and the late Anna (Sinichak) Gasparovic Scarpari. He was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church, McKeesport and was church treasurer for 50 years. Mark was a retired Math and Science Teacher in the Belle Vernon Area School District and was also a member of the Belle Vernon Education Association. He loved family gatherings, reminiscing, biking and tennis.
Louis George Zell
October 30, 2021 |
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Louis George Zell, 95, of West Mifflin, formerly of White Oak and North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born August 27, 1926 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Freda (Pusch) Zell. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak, F & AM Youghiogheny and Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Shriners of Pittsburgh, McKeesport Caravan #4, Old Timers Bowling League, McKeesport Meals on Wheels, Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, Past President McKeesport Junto, Past President White Oak Chapter AARP, Past President Mon Yough Branch 332 Letter Carriers, and Past Vice President of Mon Yough Chapter 1855 NARFE. Louis was a Letter Carrier for over 35 years with the McKeesport Post Office and was a US Navy WWII Veteran.
Timothy Damian Salopek
October 28, 2021 |
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Timothy Damian Salopek, 65, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born January 7, 1956 and was the son of the late George and Marie (Bradich) Salopek. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela Church in White Oak. Timothy retired from the VA Hospital as an X-ray Technician.
Elizabeth Ritenour
October 27, 2021 |
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Elizabeth P. (Ashcroft) Ritenour, 90, formerly of North Versailles, passed to be with her Lord and loved ones on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at The Patriot in Somerset. She was born July 24, 1931 in Whitaker and was the daughter of the late Thomas T. and Frances M. (Kratzenburg) Ashcroft. She was the wife of the late William E. Ritenour who passed away November 4, 2004. They were married for 50 years.
Dean Strucker
October 26, 2021 |
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Dean Strucker, 84, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born September 6, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Charlotte (McDermott) Strucker. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Hilda (Sieber) Strucker, his 3 loving daughters, Lisa (Pete Barker) of Elizabeth Township, Heidi (Don Henderson) of North Huntingdon, and Erika (John Huss) of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Ryan Huss and Lilly Barker that he treasured and was so extremely proud of, his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Sieber of White Oak who shared mutual admiration, and cousins and friends.
Elizabeth M. Lawrence
October 24, 2021 |
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John E. Hosni
October 21, 2021 |
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John E. Hosni, 78, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born June 1, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Frances (Vodopivec) Hosni. John graduated from California State Teachers College with a BS degree and Penn State University and California State with a Masters in Education degree. He taught Math and Algebra at the Linton Middle School in the Penn Hills School District for 32 years and had a tax business for over 50 years. He also worked for the former Keystone Auto Parts Store in McKeesport since he was a teenager. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events.
Melissa Lee (Grefost) Lane
October 15, 2021 |
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Melissa Lee (Grefost) Lane, 65, of Wilmerding, formerly of Forward Township, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at home. She was born May 20, 1956 in Monongahela and was the daughter of the late Robert Joseph and Dorothea Elizabeth (Herget) Grefost. Melissa was a1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was a Photographer and a DJ. She is survived by her sisters, Priscilla (Thomas) Hewitt of Forward Township and Cynthia (David) Long of Jacksonville, Fl, and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by 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
David Ralph Orr
October 15, 2021 |
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David Ralph Orr, 76, of White Oak, formerly of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born March 2, 1945 in Hendersonville, NC and was the son of the late Ralph Richard and Bernice Lavinia (Carr) Orr. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Turbeville) Orr and the late Brenda Orr. David was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Irwin. He was a retired Machinist and had worked for the family business, the former Barclay Machine Corp. in Hendersonville.
Carol Ann Sutton
October 12, 2021 |
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Carol Ann Sutton, 66, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born April 13, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Howard B. Sutton of West Newton and the late Carol E. (Kennedy) Snyder. Carol was a member of City Reach Church in Charleroi and was a Critical Care Registered Nurse. She had worked at McKeesport Hospital, and St. Catherine's Hospital and John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Long Island, NY.
