February 28, 2022 |
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Ruth Mae Saunders, 86, of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born May 3, 1935 at home in Elizabeth and is the daughter of the late John David and Ruth Mae (Berwick) Richards. She was the wife to the late Richard C. Saunders, who passed away April 30, 2013. Ruth was a member of the Coulter Road Baptist Church for many years. She also worked for McGuire Nursing Home as a Nurses Aid. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Ron) Crabtree of Florida, and Patricia Matteson of West Virginia, siblings, Judy Langsdorf and LeRoy Richards, both of McKeesport, grandchildren, Jessica, Amy, Alicia and Nathan, along with 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, Ruth is preceded in death by brothers, John David, William Robert, and Donald Thomas Richards, and sisters, Mary Ellen and Elizabeth Louise Richards. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. Troy J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Service will be held at Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 26, 2022 |
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John Herbert Leffard, Jr., 91, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. He was born December 28, 1930 in McKeesport and was the son of the late J. Herbert Leffard, Sr. and the late Corrine (Erickson) Leffard. John was a School Teacher and was retired from the Elizabeth Forward School District. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956 and was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701 and F & AM Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge. He was a graduate of West Virginia Weslyn College and received his Master of Education from Duquesne University.
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February 25, 2022 |
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Kenneth Lee McMillan, 77, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was born September 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Henry and Catherine (Kaufer) McMillan. Ken is an Air Force Veteran and served during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
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February 23, 2022 |
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Wilma E Cannon, 95, of St. Petersburg, FL., formerly of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was born January 9, 1927 in Youngstown, OH, and was the daughter of the late Paul G.W. Evans and Edith W. (Morgret) Evans. She was the wife of the late Allen L. Cannon. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn L. Ivaska of White Oak, sons, Allen L. (Carole) Cannon, Jr. of West Chester, Craig G. (Nancy) Cannon of Pittsburgh, Keith H. (Kit) Cannon of Ashland, VA, Kevin H. (Cheryl) Cannon of Orlando, FL, and Guy R. (Laura) Cannon of Fountain Hills, AZ., sister-in-law, Delores Gibb of Buena Park, CA, grandchildren, William Mellinger, Joelle Mabey, Acey Johnson, Darren Cannon, Catherine Cannon, Suzannah Cannon, Naomi (Jeff) Killian, Kristen Cannon, Jason (Sarah) Cannon, Christopher (Abby) Cannon, Matthew Cannon, Katlin (Hunter) Greer, Erika Cannon, Nicole Cacy, and Blaise (Rachel) Cannon, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandchildren, James Cannon and Tracey (Mark) Holtzman, brother, George H. Gibb, III and son-in-law John W. Ivaska.
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February 22, 2022 |
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Louise McNeal, 87, of Butler, formerly of Greenock, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born August 19, 1934 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Walter and Caroline (Kozdras) Rapczak. Louise worked for Elizabeth Forward School District in the Cafeteria. She was the wife to the late Charles McNeal, who passed away August 4, 2017. She is survived by her children, James (Joanne Valentine) Dembowski, Pam (Greg) Keuhnle, Donald (the late Sherri) Pronic, Joseph(Theresa) Pronic, and Ryan (Pamela) McNeal, sister, Bernadine (Babe) Descak, grandchildren, Justin (Lisa) Dembowski, Elizabeth (Kevin) McElhone, Chris Keuhnle, Jessica (Jeff) Tomlinson, Brittani Pronic, Amanda L. (Justin) Karapandi, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Edward Pronic, and her siblings, Joseph A. Rapczak, Cecilia (Sarah) Falco, and Helen (Mary) Peterson.
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February 17, 2022 |
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Patricia Lorraine Williams, 84, of Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at home. She was born September 3, 1937 in Reynoldsville, PA and was the daughter of the late Carl Sheldon and Annabelle (Riggs)Vandervort. She was the wife of the late George Williams, Sr., who passed away in 1984. Patricia worked as a phlebotomist and also was a dessert designer for the Youghiogheny Country Club. She also enjoyed candle and craft making. Patricia is survived by daughter, Dawn Williams, sons, David Williams, and Dan Williams, 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
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February 16, 2022 |
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Timothy Mark Chiaverini, 56, of Liberty Borough, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born September 12, 1965 in McKeesport and was the son of the late James V. and Rose Marie (Casturo) Chiaverini. Tim was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Eugene Church in Liberty. He had worked for P & W Foreign Car Service in Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife, Lesly A. (Gurowski) Chiaverini, daughter, Kimberly A. (Michael) Denne and son, Timothy James (Jessica Marie) Chiaverini of Liberty, grandchildren, Jordyn Chiaverini, James Denne and Emery Chiaverini, brother, James (Marcia) Chiaverini, Jr., of Anderson, SC, sister, Darlene (Tim) Erkel of Tumtum, WA, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Chiaverini who passed away January 1975.
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February 13, 2022 |
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Harry Roy Crownover, 82, of Forward Township, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at his home that he designed and built. He was born March 29, 1939 in Jefferson Township and was the son of the late Ralph Melvin and Helen Ida (Blumenstein) Crownover. Harry was a Machinist and Jack of All Trades. He was retired from WHEMCO Steel Casting and had previously worked for US Steel Irvin Works, Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel and Tuscaloosa Steel. He was a avid motorcycle rider and was highly artistically creative and loved wood working.
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February 11, 2022 |
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Elizabeth L. (Brosky) Lucas, 39, of Mount Vernon, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born April 11, 1982 in Washington, PA and is the daughter of Jane E. (Brosky) Huff and the late Russell J. Huff, Jr. She is the loving wife of Wayne W. Lucas, Jr., whom she married July 1, 2006. Elizabeth graduated from South Park High School in 2000. She was active in the band and theatre. She was a member of the Pioneer drum and Bugle corps and traveled around the US several summers of her teenage years. She studied Technical theatre at CCAC and worked in Technical Theatre for many groups around the city. She worked at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival and was an active member of the Pittsburgh Savoyards. She was a majority member of Shawnee Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and a Past Worthy Advisor. She was a member of Anna M. Rote Memorial Chapter of Eastern Star and a Past Matron of Elizabeth Chapter. She was a Girl Scout leader for Troop #30753 in Elizabeth Township and worked with the Boy Scouts Troop #99.
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February 11, 2022 |
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James W. Reynolds, 90, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born March 22, 1931 in Rural Archer County, TX., and was the son of the late James R. and Mary (Wilton) Reynolds. James was a member of New Miracle Ridge Baptist Church in Forward Township and was a retired Truck Driver for the Ashland Oil Co.
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February 10, 2022 |
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Ronald Chris DePaul, 81, of San Diego, CA., passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at home. He was born February 23, 1940 in Joffre, and was the son of the late Christopher and Mary (Turack) DePaul. Ronald was a retired Regional Service Manager for Kodak and had previously worked for 3M. He was a US Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Carol L. (Gasparovic) DePaul, sons, Allan (Katie) DePaul of Port St. Lucie, FL., and Scott (Vanessa) DePaul of San Antonio, TX., brother, William (Donna) DePaul of Marco Island, FL., grandchildren, Kayla, Zoey, Ryan, and Spencer, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert DePaul.
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February 10, 2022 |
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Nancy Jane Arnold, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born April 6, 1932 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Dave and Nellie (Melegari) Contrella. She was the wife to the late Edgar A. Arnold, who passed away September 20, 1997. She is a long time member of Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and dedicated a lot of time in the nursery, choir, office and many other aspects of the church and was even a deacon at one point. She was a part of a bowling league and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Her favorite time was spent with family and loved every moment with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nancy is also known for making delicious homemade bread, that the whole family loved.
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February 09, 2022 |
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Gerald Ross Waugh, 72, lifelong resident of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born March 29, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Lamont and Betty (Cole) Waugh. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 49 years, Sherri (Raymer) Waugh. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 1. Gerry is also survived by his sons, Monte (Dana) Waugh and Lyle (Shawna) Waugh. Also proud grandpa of Trent and Logan Waugh. Gerry served honorably on the USS Theodore Roosevelt on 5 Polaris deterrent patrols during the Vietnam War. Once out of the Navy, he worked in the automobile business. After he retired, he and Sherri enjoyed traveling and antiquing. One of his favorite hobbies was finding antique clocks and restoring them. There is no visitation. Private burial with Military Honors will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society @ 412-919-1100. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 09, 2022 |
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Rose E. Gordon, 77, of White Oak, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was born April 7, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Martin D. and Jeanne R. (Meinen) Gordon . Rose was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for the former Bell Telephone for over 30 years and recently worked at Giant Eagle in North Versailles in the bakery. She is survived by brother, Robert E. "Bob" (Janet) Gordon of Naples, Fl, nephews, Robert J. "Bob" (Dyanne) Gordon of Mechanicsville, VA and Richard M. "Rich" (Anita) Gordon of Gibsonia, 7 great-nieces and great-nephews and her close friend Eleanor Barton. There is no visitation. Private inurnment and funeral service will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh with The Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, officiating. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
February 07, 2022 |
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Richard "Rich" Maley, 66, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William and Dorothy Mae (Herb) Maley. Rich was a 1973 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was the former President of TICO Electric, Inc. He was a member of IBEW Local # 5, F & AM Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge # 731, Royal Order of Jesters Court # 2, the Syria Shrine, the National Electrical Contractors Association, and the Buena Vista, Elizabeth, & Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Companies. Rich was also on the Elizabeth Township K-9 committee. He was a former President of the McKeesport Rotary Club and Scout Master for Troop 99 in Mt Vernon. Rich always enjoyed entertaining as he had a love for cooking, especially at Steeler game tailgates. He made many memories with friends while hunting and traveling on motorcycles or his favorite toy, the Polaris Sling Slot. Whether he was performing a magic trick or telling a joke, he always made sure you had a good time.
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