May 27, 2019 |
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Margaret Elizabeth (Wargo) Matta, 94, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Versailles, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019. She joins her husband, the late Joseph D. Matta, Sr, who passed away July 18, 2007. Margaret was born March 4, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Dobransky) Wargo. She was an amazing person who truly lived for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She loved us all unconditionally and made each of us feel special and important. She will be remembered as a wonderfully creative and dedicated homemaker who loved her family deeply and gave so much of herself to everyone she cared about. During WWII, she aided the war effort by working at the US Steel Christy Park Works in McKeesport that were converted to produce Ammunition Shells. She was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park.
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May 22, 2019 |
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Delphine C. "Del" Sowa, 86, of Liberty Boro, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. She was born December 30, 1932 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Elizabeth Taylor Mclean Roberts. She was the wife of the late John W. Sowa, who passed away February 6, 2008. Delphine was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in West Mifflin and worked many years as a nursing assistant. She loved playing cards, especially Pinochle, going to Kennywood and riding the Jackrabbit and Thunderbolt, and going to Pirates games, but most importantly, she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews.
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May 21, 2019 |
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Lia Sue Hummingbird-Ciszewski, 36, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 20, 2019. She was born August 31, 1982 in Raleigh, NC, and is the daughter of Linda Ree Nicholson of Dravosburg and J.D and Kara Hummingbird of Martinsburg, WV. Lia was proprietor of Massage 21 in White Oak. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Chad Michael Ciszewski, and son, Declan Thomas Hummingbird Ciszewski,
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May 20, 2019 |
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Robert J. "Bob" Cornell, 81, of Washington, formerly of Buena Vista, died Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born March 8, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Harold Cornell and the late Isabel Marie (Kelly) and Fred Krien. Bob was a retired Project Manager for South Hills Computer Center at Dick Corporation in Large. He worked there for 32 years. He was an avid golfer, and played with the Bull Chippers League at Butler's Golf Course since 1999. Bob was a life member of the Buena Vista Fire Company.
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May 15, 2019 |
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Wade B. Ancarana, III, 38, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. He was born September 23, 1980 in McKeesport and was the son of Wade B. "Huck" (Sharon) Ancarana of Elizabeth Township and the late Denise Marcel (Waugaman) Ancarana who passed away March 22, 2016. Wade was a Master Mechanic for the City of McKeesport.
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May 13, 2019 |
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Frank L. Vogel, Sr., 77, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born June 26, 1941 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Florence M. and Clara (Mense) Vogel. Frank was a member of New Hope Assembly in Elizabeth Township and was a retired Painter. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Marie Martini, sons, Frank Lawrence (Ruth Carter) Vogel, Jr., of Trenton, OH, and Steven John Vogel of Pittsburgh, daughter, Tina (Michael) Crovak of Elizabeth Township, sister, Jan (Jim) Vogel Geiselhand of Beaver Creek, OH, brother, Larry (Edna) Vogel of Mercer, grandchildren, Stephanie Fusco/Hrubik, Brittany Boyle/Crovak, Robert Anthony Vogel, Lindsey Crovak, and Matthew Lawrence Vogel, great-grandchildren, Anthony Scott Hrubik, and Lucas Nathaniel Hrubik, and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. A Celebration of life service will be private. Arrangements are by the 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
May 07, 2019 |
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Susan Lynn Hall, 60, of Forward Township, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. She was born November 21, 1958 in Pawtucket, RI, and was the daughter of the late Shirley Hays. Susan was a member of Madonna Del Castello Catholic Church in Swissvale. She was a Manager of a Howard Johnson's Restaurant and was also a Caregiver and Nanny.
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May 06, 2019 |
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Beverly Grace Dornberger, 82, of Versailles, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born March 25, 1937 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Robert and Katherine (Bangert) Pierce and was the wife of the late Thomas Jacob Dornberger, Sr.
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April 29, 2019 |
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Salvatore Thomas Orlando, 82, of McKeesport, passed away, Sunday April 28, 2019. He was born January 21, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Antonio and Rosina (D'Acquisto) Orlando. He was a 1955 graduate of McKeesport High School, an Army National Guard Veteran and a member of the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport. He was retired from the Volkswagen USA plant where he worked in assembly and trim work. He also owned the former Paisono's Restaurant in McKeesport and former Orlando's Italian Grill in Castle Shannon. In his later years, he would go on to work for LifeSpan where he would deliver meals to the elderly. He loved playing golf and basketball, shooting pool and watching sports, especially horse racing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
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April 28, 2019 |
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Patricia A. "Patty" Reagan, 88, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. She was born November 12, 1930 in Uniontown and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Honsaker) Kennedy. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Reagan who passed away October 29, 1998. Patty is survived by her daughters, Patricia M. Letchford of Boston, Joanne Reagan-Tate of Elizabeth Township, Roberta (James) Mirt of Greenock, and Kimberly (John) Fillippa of White Oak, grandchildren, Missy, Matt, Megan, Dallas, Jamie, David, Michael, Brian, Joseph, Bill, Kelly, Brad, Casey, and Taylor, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise "Karen" Reagan, son, Barton Reagan and brother, Jerome Kennedy. There is no visitation. Private burial will be in the Masontown-Greendale Cemetery. Arrangements are by the 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
April 26, 2019 |
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Alice Marie Cherepko, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was born January 9, 1939 in Donora and was the daughter of the late Owen F. and Ethel Marie "Midge" (McWhirter) Snyder. Alice was a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church as well as St. Michael's Orthodox Church in McKeesport, where her husband Paul is a life member. She was a former Key Punch Operator for the Equitable Gas Co, then a homemaker.
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April 24, 2019 |
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Angeline "Goldie" Zaurski, 87, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019. She was born April 3, 1932 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Wilma (Milak) Simon. She was the wife of the late Stanley John Zaurski, who passed away March 6, 2017. She was a member of the former St. Stephen's Catholic Church in McKeesport and the Christian Mothers there.
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April 24, 2019 |
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John Anthony Carney, Jr., 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was born May 24, 1930 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late John Anthony Carney, Sr, and the late Sadie Stella (Fisher) Carney. John was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and was retired from US Steel. He had worked for US Steel in Clairton, Homestead and the Monroeville Research Center. He was also an avid golfer.
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April 22, 2019 |
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Donna Jean Happe, 69, of Forward Township, passed away Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was born June 5, 1949 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Maturkanich) Schedadt. Donna was a Manager at J. C. Penny Co. in West Mifflin.
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April 20, 2019 |
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Dr. C. Robert Brown, 89, of Elizabeth, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born July 19, 1929 in Elizabeth and was the son of the late Homer R. and Marjorie A. (Thompson) Brown. Dr. Brown was a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and was a US Army Veteran. He was a retired Physician and operated his Family Practice in Elizabeth for many years. He is survived by his wife, Marcia (Diehl) Brown, daughter, Melinda D. Brown of Elizabeth, sons, William M. Brown of Brookline and Robert C. Brown and Dr. Charles R. (Julie) Brown of Elizabeth, grandchildren, Isaac T., Silas C., and Linus R. Brown, brother, William R. Brown of Elizabeth Township, and nieces and nephews.
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