Rose Marie Izydore

May 12, 2021 |

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Rose Marie Izydore, 79, of North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born July 13, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Susan (Siansky) Miller. Rose Marie was also preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Halaszynski, of Alpharetta, Georgia. Rose Marie was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish.

Ronald Samuel Gillie

May 10, 2021 |

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Ronald Samuel Gillie, 82, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born March 2, 1939 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late James Benjamin and Katherine (Thomas) Gillie. He was a retired policeman and worked for Elizabeth Borough. After retirement, he was a electrician, motorcycle mechanic and also worked for Advanced Auto. He was a Boy Scout, Eagle Scout and a Scout Master for Pack # 133.

Milan John "Mel" Kesser, Jr.

May 10, 2021 |

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Milan John "Mel" Kesser, Jr., 65, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. He was born May 5, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Milan John Kesser, Sr.  and Rosemary M. (McKay) Kesser Gerondites.  Milan was a faithful and devoted member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon.  He worked as a cab driver and also for the former National Tube in McKeesport.  Mel was a very religious and spiritual person who would pray for the world and for those who passed away everyday.  He was an excellent caregiver for his mother, Rosemary who recently passed away April 12, 2021.  He was also a member of the McKeesport Dartball League.

Jonah Hercules Fite

May 07, 2021 |

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Jonah Hercules Fite, 43, of Pittsburgh passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2021. Jonah was born on January 12, 1978 in Mexico City, Mexico. He was the son of James Mitchell Fite and Lucinda Brewer Fite McHolme. His young life was spent living and attending schools in State College, Elizabeth and later Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania. After one year at State High, Jonah spent his sophomore year of high school studying abroad in Oaxaca, Mexico before returning to the U.S. and graduating from Elizabeth Forward High School in Elizabeth Township, PA in 1996. An honors student and men’s varsity soccer athlete, Jonah went on to attend Carnegie Mellon University where he majored in International Business and Spanish. Jonah was a proud Brother of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity at CMU, as well. After being diagnosed with mental illness in 1998, Jonah was in a constant battle for his mental health and well-being. In the years that followed, Jonah selflessly donated his time helping others who suffered from similar afflictions.

Michael Alwin Bill

May 04, 2021 |

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Michael Alwin Bill, 58, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born October 8, 1962 in McKeesport and was the son of Alwin Michael and Barbara (Epolito) Bill of Port Vue. Michael was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township. He was an Electrical Engineer and had previously worked for Bechtel-Bettis. He loved music and played guitar and harmonica. He enjoyed shooting and fishing and spending time with his parents, daughters, sister and his favorite dog Dylan.

Michael loved learning and creating. He enjoyed making others laugh and bringing joy to those around him. As is a tale, so is a life: Not how long it is, but How good it is, is what matters as we celebrate Mike's life and send him home,  Let us reflect on his favorite song by Bobby Bare- "Drop kick me Jesus, through the goal posts of life   End over end, neither the left or the right Straight through the hearts of them righteous uprights  Drop kick me Jesus through the goal posts of life".

Thomas Francis Brady

May 03, 2021 |

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Thomas Francis Brady, 82, of Boston, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born August 20, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Francis Michael and Mildred (Heron) Brady. Tom was a member of Mary, Mother of God Church- St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. He was a retired Master Electronic Technician and had worked for RCA and General Electric. He was a member of the White Oak American Legion, the 11th Ward Welfare Association and was an avid bowler. Tom served in the US Army.

Doris Jean Wergin

May 01, 2021 |

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]Doris Jean Wergin, 91, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born December 1, 1929 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Geci) Kayda. She was the wife of the late Robert Lee Wergin who passed away in 2012.

Doris and her husband Bob enjoyed wintering every year in Florida  and coming home to Pennsylvania for their summertime gardening. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela Church and the former Keener Citizens there. Before becoming a homemaker, Doris worked in the Accounting Dept. of the former US Steel National Tube Works, McKeesport.

She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl and her husband, Dr. Gregory Bittner of Greensburg, grandson, Dr. Robert Bittner of Somerset, sisters, Joyce Constant and Mary and her husband Ed Jensen of CA, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Suty and Alice Pastore and brothers, Steve and Ernest Kayda.

Marie (Mary Catherine) Bendik

May 01, 2021 |

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Marie (Mary Catherine) Bendik, 94, of Elizabeth Township-Mount Vernon, passed away Thursday April 29, 2021 at her daughters home in Cortland, OH. She was born May 25, 1926 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Wulezyski) Piesik. She was married to the late Paul Martin Bendik, Sr., who passed away April 10, 2001 for 54 years. Marie was a member of St. Michael Church (St. Joachim and St. Anne Parish), in Elizabeth Township, the McKeesport Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Christian Mothers and the Youghiogheny Country Club. She enjoyed bowling, YCC women’s golf league, the Steelers, caring for all, and oldsmobiles (Don’t Say Olds, Say Bendik Olds!). She is survived by her daughters, Marianne Case of Cortland, OH, and Colette (David) Grayson of Leland, NC, brother, Albert (Angela) Piesik of McKeesport, grandchildren, Kelsey, Steven and Samantha Case, Brooke (Chris) Oldham, Morgan, Chase, and Sierra Bendik, David (Courtney) Grayson, and Marisa (Steven) Bigelow, great-grandchildren, Nathan and Charlie Grace Oldham, and nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Martin Bendik, Jr., son-in-law, William Case, sisters, Victoria Elak and Louise Hatalovich and brother, Edward Piesik. Friends are welcome Monday, May 3, 2021 from 11 to 12:30 at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael Church (St. Joachim and St. Anne Parish) at 1:00 pm. Entombment will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Contributions to Sisters of the Divine Redeemer, 999 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, PA. 15037. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Robert Gilbert Roberts, Jr.

April 30, 2021 |

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Robert Gilbert Roberts, Jr., 64, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born June 29, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Gilbert Roberts, Sr., and the late Darlene Elizabeth (Holmes) Roberts, Robert was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and worked for Basic Carbide.

Paul Edward Runge

April 29, 2021 |

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Paul Edward Runge, 78, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at home. He was born January 16, 1943 in Boston, PA and was the son of the son of the late Edward L. and Catherine (Faye) Runge. Paul worked as an electrician for the former US Steel in Christy Park and General Dynamic.  He was a former member of the MOOSE club in Elwood City and enjoyed model trains.  He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and avid NASCAR fan, most notably Mark Martin in the number 6 car.  He is survived by his wife, Carol L. (Knox) Runge, sons, Gregory Runge of Groton, CT and David Paul Runge of White Oak, daughters, Michele Renee Smedberg (Fiancé Chris Mirante) of Norwich, CT, and Carrie Lynn (Randy) Olsen of Waterford, CT, grandchildren, Chelsea, Jonathan and Ashley, great-grandchildren, Ezekiel and Paisley, brother, Bernard Runge and sisters, Dorrine Miller and Faye Ann Pellasce, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Paul was preceded in death by his son, Neal Alan Runge, grandson, Nathan, sisters, Mary Alice Skroupski and Marlene Corazzelli and brother, Raymond Runge. There is no visitation. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Private burial will be held in Connecticut at a later date. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

Frank Michael “Fortunato” Maglicco

April 28, 2021 |

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Frank Michael "Fortunato" Maglicco, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at home. He was born June 9, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William "Bull" and Kathleen (Naugle) Maglicco. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School, Youngstown State University, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Kappa/ Theta Xi and The University of Pittsburgh.  Frank retired after 37 years as a teacher, most tenured at AIU and was also was safety director and a truck driver for Schlessinger Trucking.  He was an active and faithful member of St. Mary's Romanian Church in McKeesport. Frank was head guard and manager of Renzie pool, and very active in athletics. He played football for McKeesport High School, coached football and wrestling at Serra Catholic High School and coached wrestling at South Allegheny High School. He loved visiting friends and fishing at his cabin in Bedford County.

Jean Elizabeth Pozzuto

April 26, 2021 |

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Jean Elizabeth Pozzuto, 89, of Naples FL, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 just one day after her birthday due to complications of COVID. She was born April 22, 1932 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Wohl) Shaffer. Jean was a devoted wife of 70 years to the late Michael Pozzuto, who passed away January 16, 2021. She worked alongside her husband, as a Manager of Pozzuto & Sons Plumbing but also as proprietor of Jean's Bath Boutique. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. 

Ronald Gene Thompson, Sr.

April 23, 2021 |

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Ronald Gene Thompson, Sr., 83, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at home. He was born June 15, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ben F. Thompson and the late Dora M. Thompson Teribery. He was the husband of the late Mary Jo (Bero) Thompson who passed away May 15, 2013. Ronald was a retired truck driver and was a member of the PNA.

Geraldine Louise Warren

April 23, 2021 |

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Geraldine Louise Warren, 77, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born September 25, 1943 in Smithdale and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Ethel (Couchenour) Yuhas. She was the wife of the late Thomas R. Warren who passed away April 22, 2008. Geraldine had worked in the late 1970s at the former US Steel National Tube Works as a furnace operator. She was an avid Steelers and Penguins fan. She love to cook and bake and working in her flower garden. Her grandchildren were the love of her life.

Dona K. Miller

April 22, 2021 |

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Dona K. Miller, 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born July 20, 1944 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Ritchey) Pentland. Dona was a member of the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church and was the office manager of her husband, Dr. Dan Miller. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Clarence Daniel Miller, son, Dr. Daniel Shawn and his wife Mandeep Miller of Rostraver, grandchildren, Alex, Luke and Sophie Miller, and nephew, Rick and his wife Rena Everly of Sewickley Township. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Ann Everly. 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