A free service provided by your local funeral professionals and The Tube City Almanac, your independent, non-profit news source.

McKeesport Area News from Tube City Almanac


Advertising

Finney Funeral Home CREMATION Simple Direct Dignified  1-800-448-9899

This service is supported by donations and advertising. To advertise here, call (412) 614-9659 or email McKeesportObituaries@gmail.com.


Marilyn Majzer

November 10, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Marilyn Majzer, age 65 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

 
Read More


Susan Riley

November 07, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Susan J. Riley, age 53 of White Oak, after a brave battle with cancer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2016 with her family by her side. 

 
Read More


Gertrude C. Tronzo

November 06, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Gertrude C. Tronzo, age 102 of McKeesport, died Sunday, November 6, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 22, 1913, the daughter of the late William A.J.  and Annie B. (Geary) Watterson. Gertrude was predeceased by her husband Albert A. Tronzo and her son Albert L. Tronzo. She is survived by two sons, Robert D. (Carol Baker) Tronzo of Export, Richard P. Tronzo of McKeesport; daughter in law, Melissa (Meara) Tronzo of N. Hills; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 
Read More


John S. Osika

November 03, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

John S. Osika, age 94 of Port Vue, died on Thursday, November 3, 2016.

 
Read More


Anthony Stratigos

November 03, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Anthony Michael Stratigos, age 83, of White Oak died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016.

 
Read More


Wilma Dixon

October 27, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Wilma Carol Dixon, age 86, of White Oak, died Wednesday, October 26, 2016.
 
Read More


Gloria Slaugh

October 26, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Gloria Slaugh, age 83, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, October 22, 2016.

 
Read More


Ilse Conley

October 25, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Ilse Conley, age 89, of West Mifflin, died Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born in Heidenheim, West Germany on August 30, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Frederick and Rosa Dauner Benz.

 
Read More


David A. Russell

October 24, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

David A. Russell, age 60, of McKeesport, died October 22, 2016.

 
Read More


Darlene L. Ryan

October 22, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Darlene L. Ryan, age 75, of Duquesne, died Thursday, October 20, 2016. She was born in White Oak on August 9, 1941, the daughter of the late Louis Lewis and Bertha (Kustra) Dillinger. Darlene worked for the Allegheny County Police for 36 years as an evidence technician. She was predeceased by her loving companion Theodore Jasko of 37 years and is survived by four children; Debbie Ryan of McKeesport, Cheryl Ryan of Blakeslee, PA, and Chuck Ryan of Blakeslee, PA, Kelli Ryan of West Mifflin; grandchildren, Brandon Ryan-Lorenz, Meghan Koziel, Samantha Franz, Jillian Franz, and Kayli Chapman; sisters, Carol (Jimmy) Levins of Florida, Shannon Lee Taylor of California, and Marianne Lewis of White Oak.

Friends and family will be received at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Monday October 24th from 3-7 pm. A blessing service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Father Joseph Grosko officiating.

Remembrances may be made to Jamie’s Dream Team, http://jamiesdreamteam.myfastsite.net. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

 
Read More


Ruth McCombs

October 22, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Ruth McCombs, age 90, of McKeesport, died on Friday October 21, 2016. She was born in Amberg, Germany on December 28, 1925 and is the daughter of the late Johan and Nancy Demmler Neunteufel. She was a homemaker, loved to knit and crochet beautiful afghans, participated in senior aerobics, and was a member of AARP and SOAR.

She is survived by daughter; Mary (Michael) Kerston of White Oak, son; Walter McCombs of McKeesport, grandchildren; Dana Kerston (Edward Carr) of Liberty Boro, Michael A. (Nikki) Kerston of McKeesport, great-grandchildren; Seth Olinsky, Noah Kirsch, and Devalyn Kerston, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roy D. McCombs, sisters; Maria Feil, Paula Tausch, Elizabeth Neunteufel, and Ann Mueller, and daughter-in-law; Rayna McCombs.

Friends and family will be received at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131, (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177) on Tuesday October 25th from 2-5 pm. Services will follow at 5 pm. in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

 
Read More


John E. Qualters

October 21, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

John E. Qualters, age 84, of Liberty Boro, died Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was born on April 22, 1932, the son of the late Frank J. and Esther (Rudeen) Qualters.

 
Read More


Greg Stipanovich

October 20, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Greg Stipanovich, age 61, of White Oak, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2016.

 
Read More


Maryann Mazzola

October 18, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Maryann Mazzola, age 71, of McKeesport, died Sunday, October 16, 2016. She was born in Paterson, NJ on September 19, 1945; the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Samra) Householder. Maryann loved to shop and decorate for every holiday.

 
Read More


Kevin Eric Henry

October 17, 2016 |

By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes

Kevin Eric Henry, age 55, of White Oak, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2016. He was born in McKeesport on December 29, 1960, the son of the late Richard J. and Dorothy Mae (Baker) Henry.

     Kevin worked as a bus driver for Port Authority for 27 years and was soon to be retired. He was a member of the White Oak Lions Club, past president of Little Tigers Boosters and McKeesport Girls Softball League. He was a devoted father and grandfather and proud to be a great, great uncle. He is survived by his loving wife Mary C. (Huff) Henry and their three children Kevin Eric, Jr., Kaylyn Elizabeth, and Kaycie Elaine; grandson, Caleb Lee Henry; brothers, William John of McKeesport, Richard J. of Clearwater, FL, Michael O.(Darlene) of Elizabeth, and Keith A. Henry of McKeesport; sisters, Audrey L. (Kenneth) Hamlin of McKeesport and Sharryl E.(Richard) Kokoska of Port Vue. Also many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Darryl G. Henry and his sister Linda Christian.

     Friends will be received Wednesday, October 19th from 2-8 pm at Striffler’s of White Oak Cremation & Mortuary Services, 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, Supervisor, 412-678-6177). Service will be held Thursday 12 noon at Trinity Church of God in Christ, Pastor James Foster, 2216 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport with Elder Anthony Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com.

.

 
Read More