February 04, 2025 |
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William Patrick Kinchloe, Sr., age 81, of White Oak, PA, died on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on December 30, 1943, and is the son of the late James and Ethel Elias Kinchloe, and the husband of the late Mary Lou Sandrock Kinchloe.
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February 04, 2025 |
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Frank Eugene Ardellitz, age 80, of Coraopolis, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 19, 1945 and was the son of the late John and Inez Mary DePiero Ardellitz. Frankie is disco dancing with his mother in Heaven.
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February 01, 2025 |
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Maria Skezas, age 88, of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born June 4, 1936, in the village of Neohorion on the island of Chios, Greece. She is the daughter of the late Nicholas and Athena Skarlis Georgaroudis, and the beloved wife of the late William J. Skezas. After marrying William in 1958, Maria came to America speaking only Greek. She attended night classes to learn the English language and gained her American Citizenship. She enjoyed many return trips to her cherished fatherland, visiting family and old friends. She was especially fond of spending time at the seaside family cottage, where she often fished with her parents and swam in the beautiful blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
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January 29, 2025 |
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Cleo Jean Elash, age 74, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1951, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late Howard, Sr. and Mildred Rickard Lindberg. She was a member of the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens.
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January 28, 2025 |
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Bernard James Little, Jr., age 87, of White Oak, PA, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was born July 28, 1937, in McKeesport, PA, to the late Bernard James, Sr. and Velma Sharbaugh Little.
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January 27, 2025 |
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Paul R. Rankin, 67, of Chippewa Twp. PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on January 24th, 2025.
Paul was born on April 2nd, 1957 in McKeesport, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents William L. Rankin and Doris Payne Rankin Chojnacki (Bernard Chojnacki); his sister, Karen L. Rankin; brother, William "Bill" L. Rankin (Ruth Rankin and son Paul); and his stepbrother, Michael S. Chojnacki.
Paul was a retired employee of the Duquesne Light/First Energy company, where he worked in the Mechanical Maintenance Department for 40 years. He was an exceptionally hard worker and forged strong friendships with a supportive crew.
Paul leaves behind his wife Rhonda J. (Lutz) Rankin, and his four children Rob (Cailin) Rankin, Natalie (Andrew Berwyn) Rankin, Dylan (Katie Lane) Rankin, and Megan (Matt Deighton) Rankin, and many beloved nieces and nephews. He enjoyed each day with his family, whether on camping adventures, fishing trips, or simply cooking comfort foods in the warmth of his kitchen or grilling on a sunny day. Paul was happiest surrounded by his wife and children, and overjoyed when he became the best PopPop to his granddaughters Aria M. Berwyn and Georgia J. Rankin.
Known for his dry sense of humor and quick wit, Paul's booming laugh could be heard all around. He provided well for his family, was never afraid of a hard day's work, and instilled that devotion and love in his children. He had a kind heart and was an animal lover. He found companionship with his three cats, Auggie, Ollie, and Ralphie, and often perused animal rescue websites in order to find a new friend.
Paul built a wonderful life and created an incredible family who will carry on his traditions, recipes, jokes, legacy, and his name.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Thursday, January 30th from 4pm until the time of services at 7pm in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME- 117 Blackhawk Rd., Chippewa Twp. Pastor Allan Brooks will officiate.
Paul has asked that in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Beaver County Humane Society or Animal Friends where he adopted two of his feline best friends.
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January 23, 2025 |
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Anna May McDonald, age 56, of Rostraver Township, PA, died on Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA on May 14, 1968 and was the daughter of Anna Mae Procacina Adragna of Rostraver Township, PA and the late Harry Edward Humphreys, Jr.
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January 22, 2025 |
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Virginia Katherine “Ginger” Murray, age 65, of White Oak, PA, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was born December 5, 1959, in New Martinsville, WV, to the late Jack and Katherine Virginia Smith Murray.
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January 21, 2025 |
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Victor Joseph Kelley, age 80, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1944 and was the son of the late Clair Milton and Mary Agnes Krempasky.
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January 20, 2025 |
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Matthew Robert Gergely, age 45, of McKeesport, PA, died on Sunday, January 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 5, 1979, in McKeesport, PA, and is the son of Sofia Lundberg Simile (Steve) of North Versailles, PA and the late Robert Gergely.
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January 17, 2025 |
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James Alan Lutheran, age 80, of North Huntingdon, PA, formerly of West Mifflin, PA, died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 24, 1944 and was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Shatlock Lutheran.
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January 17, 2025 |
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Patricia Louise Jackowski, age 86, of Elizabeth Twp., PA, died on Friday, January 17, 2025. She was born in Homestead, PA on May 9, 1938 and was the daughter of the late Vincent and Agnes Traynor Kelly. She was the wife of the late John Jackowski, Jr. who died in 2009. Patricia was a 1956 graduate of St. Peter’s High School in McKeesport, PA. She was employed as a dietary aide for UPMC McKeesport and then later for McKeesport Area High School.
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January 15, 2025 |
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Gladys Hunt-Mason, age 83 of White Oak, PA died peacefully on January 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in McKeesport, PA on July 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Nathan Hunt, Sr. and Ernestine Nelson Hunt.
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January 08, 2025 |
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Betty Elaine Potts, born on December 15, 1952, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 72 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
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January 05, 2025 |
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Joyce Ruth Gorzo, age 81, of White Oak, PA, died on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She was born November 27, 1943, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Lydia Ruth Mewherter Fallert.
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