July 08, 2021 |
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Laura Lee Chandler, 81, of McKeesport, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born October 2, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew Kerston and Marie (Candelore) Kerston Soriano. She was the wife to the late Morris Stanfield Chandler, who passed away March 31, 1997. Laura Lee was a lifelong Catholic and a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish.
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July 08, 2021 |
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Josephine C. Mayni, 92, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born November 20, 1928 in Turtle Creek and was the daughter of the late Rocco and Rocchina "Ruth" (Pizanno) Terlizzi. She was the wife of the late Alexander Richard Mayni who passed away September 16, 1992. Josephine was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Church in White Oak, the North Versailles Senior Center and Monroeville Senior Center. She was also a volunteer at UPMC East, Monroeville for 7 years.
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July 08, 2021 |
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Trisha Lyle Ten, 49, of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 after a courageous, hard fought 7 year battle with sarcoma. She was born October 24, 1971 in McKeesport and was the daughter of M. Patricia (Aranyos) Lyle and the late John C. Lyle After graduating from Slippery Rock University, where she was a beloved and fun member of Alpha Xi Delta, she moved to Albuquerque, NM. There, she impacted the lives of students and fellow educators during her decorated career at Albuquerque Public Schools and as the director of special education at Cottonwood Classical Preparatory School. While in Albuquerque, Trisha was a foster mom to her very special son Rob. After moving back to Pittsburgh, she continued her fight at Hillman Cancer Center where she endured her treatments with her trademark grit, stubborn nature and sense of humor.
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July 07, 2021 |
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Audrey June (Reese) Bohlin, 91, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Greenock, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at home. Born on June 10, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the second daughter and the second of four children born to the late Urban J. and Loretta (Williams) Reese. She was the wife of Albert F. Bohlin, who owned and operated an automotive repair business in McKeesport.
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July 01, 2021 |
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Patricia Ann Dippolito, 85, of Port Vue, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born March 16, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Marie Ann (Erickson) Clayton. She was the wife of the late Frank Nicholas Dippolito who passed away October 23, 2018. Patricia retired from Rite Aid and had previously worked at South Hills Health System, Sears, and the Bettis Atomic Lab. She enjoyed shopping, cooking, baking, word searches, and having a glass of beer at the end of the day. Patricia was an avid Pittsburgh Sports Fan.
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June 29, 2021 |
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James "Jim" L. Petro, 84, of Leesburg FL, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born August 9, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Margaret (Bugan) Petro. Jim is an Army Veteran and served in Germany during the Berlin crisis. He was a proprietor of Premco, Inc., a machine shop in Christy Park before retiring to Florida. He coached the St. Angela Bruins boys and girls basketball teams, taking his teams to multiple section and diocesan championships. He was a member of the St. Angela Merici Parish, the White Oak American Legion Post 701, and was the Secretary of Premco Golf League.
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June 28, 2021 |
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Michael Anthony Caudill, better known as "Opey" or Mikey C", 28, of Hollywood, FL, formerly of McKeesport, was called home Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was born during a tretcherous snow storm on March 11, 1993 in McKeesport and was the son of Caroline Marie Caudill of Pittsburgh. Michael made his way into the world and into the hearts of so many.
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June 23, 2021 |
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Flora Evelyn (Castro) Klein, 87, of White Oak, formerly of Port Vue, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was born May 26, 1934 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Fulks) Castro. She was the wife of the late Curtis H. Klein who passed away November 9, 2002. Flora was a longstanding member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak. She was a homemaker, worked at Johnston the Florist, and was active with the Girl Scouts, Port Vue Athletic Association, South Allegheny Football Boosters, Cub Scout Den Mom, and the Pastels Bowling League. She was also an Amateur Artist and was a member of the McKeesport Artist Guild. She loved nature and enjoyed watching the birds, squirrels, chipmunks, turkey, rabbits, fox and deer in her backyard.
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June 23, 2021 |
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Lillian Mae Koch, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. She was born November 21, 1931 in Dormont and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Bush) Dutko. She was the wife of the late Rev. Joseph Koch who passed away April 12, 2012. Lillian was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, McKeesport, and also a member of Transfiguration Anglican Church, Elizabeth.
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June 14, 2021 |
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Zoey Anne Ellis, 6 months old, of Bunola, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 after courageously fighting AV Canal and Au-Kline Syndrome. She was born December 17, 2020 and was the daughter of Operrashad Ellis and Brittini Obusek. In addition to her parents, Zoey is survived by her sisters, Olivia Obusek, and Nakhia Ellis and brother, Christopher Valperga-Ellis and so many other loving family members and friends. Friends are welcome Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 3:00 pm with Vincent Candelore Jr., officiating. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
June 14, 2021 |
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Ethelmary Frances (Baldridge) Leone, 87, of Buena Vista, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021at home. She was born November 9, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Martinik) Baldridge. She was the wife of the late Thomas Leone.
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June 11, 2021 |
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Stephen "Sonny" William Estochin, 82, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born May 30, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Bortak) Estochin. Stephen worked for Prudential Insurance Co., Metropolitan Insurance Co., and the former Firth Sterling Co. After retirement, he worked for Rite Aid for 17 years.
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June 08, 2021 |
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Donald F. Hart, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born March 10, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Elmer B. and Edith (Deeds) Hart. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School, obtained his B.S. in Mathematics from the West Virginia Wesleyan College and his M. ED. from the University of Pittsburgh. Donald worked as a Mathematics teacher for Elizabeth Forward School District, where he retired after 31 years. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in White Oak, where he held numerous leadership positions during his lifetime. These included many years as chairperson of the staff Parish Relations Committee and the church's delegate to the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. Donald was an avid reader, he enjoyed playing golf and was a member of several leagues, and was also a member of the Mon Yough Church Dartball League.
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June 06, 2021 |
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Mary Elaine (Lewis) Angeloff, 86, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday June 5, 2021 at home, after losing a valiant battle with lung cancer. She was born on September 16, 1934 in West Elizabeth, the daughter of the late William J. and Margaret (Leightley) Lewis. Mary started working in finance at the former Haines grocery store on Route 51 by Century III mall and then worked as a lead teller for the Pittsburgh National Bank in McKeesport for nearly 20 years. In her spare time and hobby, Mary was fondly called the “cookie lady” and actively involved in supporting the community for over 30 years by literally baking thousands of dozens of homemade cookies for weddings and other special events and celebrations around the Pittsburgh area.
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June 04, 2021 |
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Nancy Louise Essay, 84, of Greenock, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born October 17, 1936 in Greenock and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice (Smock) Wunder. She was the wife of the late Thomas Richard Essay who passed away August 29, 2014. Nancy was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church where she served as church organist for many years. She loved her animals including her ducks, cats and dogs.
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