April 27, 2025 |
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Gary George Vallus, age 72, of White Oak, PA, died on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA on August 1, 1952 and was the son of the late George John and Josephine “Jo” J. Kotvas Vallus. Gary received his Bachelor of Journalism from Penn State University in 1979 and later retired as an operations manager for the telecom industry. He enjoyed making his famous stew, camping, and was a member of the Washington PA Harley Owners Group Chapter.
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April 26, 2025 |
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Catherine Anne Pratt, age 65, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Friday, April 25, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 9, 1960 and was the daughter of the late Carole Kozoil Kovac. Catherine was self-employed as a home health aide.
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April 21, 2025 |
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Elizabeth “Betty” G. Vavrek, age 94, of McKeesport, PA, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA on October 18, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Luca Vavrek. Betty attended Holy Trinity Elementary School and was a graduate of McKeesport Area High School Class of 1948. After graduating, Betty was hired by Landsman News, later known as Triangle News where she continued to work until she retired. Betty enjoyed traveling to Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Hawaii, and visiting with her brother in California. She belonged to St. Martin de Porres Seniors.
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April 18, 2025 |
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Milena Vojnovich, 92, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sabac, Serbia on March 11, 1933, and was the daughter of Very Reverend Danilo and Protonica Radmila (Nikitovich) Milanovich. She was a devoted member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport, PA. Milena loved her church, yard and garden work, and especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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April 16, 2025 |
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Evelyn Beatrice (Welcker) Barrett, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Johnson City, TN. Born on July 26, 1926, in the city of McKeesport, PA, and she was a source of kindness, hospitality and faith for all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In her younger years she enjoyed hosting parties for her friends, family and co-workers both in White Oak and at the cabin in the mountains of Ligonier.
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April 13, 2025 |
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Eleanor A. Tozzi, age 88, of White Oak, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
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April 08, 2025 |
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Mary DiGiorno Ventrice, age 93, of Pittsburgh, died on Monday, April 7, 2025.
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April 08, 2025 |
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Carolyn Ann Slaugh, age 93, of Bethel Park, PA, formerly of West Mifflin, PA, died on Monday, April 7, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on March 24, 1932. She is the daughter of the late Donald E. and Carol Smith Ferguson, and the wife of the late Philip Stewart Slaugh.
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April 08, 2025 |
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Harry Fitzgerald Wadsworth, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas.
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April 04, 2025 |
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Gertrude Mary Bradley, age 93, of McKeesport, PA, died on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born in Newfoundland, Canada, on February 6, 1932. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Breen, and the wife of the late George W. Bradley, Sr. She was employed for over forty years by the South Allegheny School District as a cafeteria worker.
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April 03, 2025 |
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Eddie Lee Caldwell, Jr., a proud veteran and devoted father, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Coarsegold, California. Born on June 30, 1959, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Eddie lived a life marked by service, passion, and dedication to both family and community.
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April 02, 2025 |
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James Douglas “Doug” Dudgeon, age 61, of McKeesport, PA, died on March 25, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA on December 31, 1963, and is the son of the late James and Edith Layton Dudgeon. He was employed as an electrician.
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April 01, 2025 |
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Anna Marie Clark, age 105, of White Oak, PA, died on Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1920, in Lincoln Place, PA. She was the daughter of the late John C. and Anna Hartig Ruffing, and the wife of the late Clarence R. Clark.
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March 31, 2025 |
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Patricia Irene Olliffe, age 78, of Dravosburg, PA, died on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA on October 24, 1946 and was the daughter of the late John and Irene Liszka Petrosko. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a master’s degree in Education. Patricia was a teacher for thirty-four years at Baldwin-Whitehall School District. After her retirement, she taught English as a second language for five years in the same school district. She was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) and was vice president of the Baldwin-Whitehall PSEA for many years. She was very creative, a fantastic decorator, and would make wreaths for others. She also loved traveling, and her favorite places included Rome, Paris, and Alaska. Family was very important to her, especially taking her granddaughter to the theater.
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March 31, 2025 |
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James “Jimmy” Augustus Cavallaro, age 89, died on Sunday, March 30, 2025 of natural causes at his home in McKeesport, PA. He was born in McKeesport, on February 16, 1936, and is the son of the late Rocco and Elizabeth Cavallaro.
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