Edward F. Callahan

September 22, 2021 |

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Edward F. Callahan, age 68, of McKeesport, died September 20, 2021, at Canterbury Place. Born January 18, 1953, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Celestine and Agnes (Pipp) Callahan.
Edward served in the Marines and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Leslie Robert Fiduccia

September 22, 2021 |

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Leslie Robert Fiduccia, age 74, of Liberty Borough, passed away on September 21, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital.  Born April 19, 1947, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Evanko) Fiduccia and husband of the late Donna (Fry) Fiduccia.  Les was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Vietnam.  He was a truck driver for almost 50 years.  In his pastime, he enjoyed walking his dog Lucy, spending time at the casino, and watching Westerns.  His most recent hobby was collecting Harley-Davidson shirts, shot glasses, and coins.  However, his favorite activity was spending time with his grandchildren.  He loved teasing them and making them laugh. Pap made sure he was there for all their significant milestones.

James Joseph Walsh

September 21, 2021 |

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James Joseph Walsh, age 89, of Port Vue, died, September 17, 2021, at home. Born September 17, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James "Red" and Blanche (Wintermeyer) Walsh and the husband of Eleanor R. (Whitehead) Walsh for 65 years.
James retired from US Steel, Duquesne Works, where he was a steelworker. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. James was a member of the Port Vue American Legion Post #447. He loved all Pittsburgh sports, and in his early years, coached baseball for the American Legion teams.

Jane M. Katko

September 15, 2021 |

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Jane M. Katko, age 84 of West Mifflin, died September 14, 2021, at home. Born January 1, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Flohr) Seidling and the wife of Robert Katko.

Jane dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She was a former member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in McKeesport. In her free time, Jane enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, and painting ceramics. She was a collector of dolls and beanie babies. Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Charles "Chuck" Hopper

September 07, 2021 |

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Charles "Chuck" Hopper age 68, of North Versailles, died September 1, 2021, at Jefferson Hospital. Born September 30, 1952, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Edward and Rosemarie (Lechner) Hopper Sr.

David E. Paxon

September 05, 2021 |

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David E. Paxon, age 47, of Irwin, died September 1, 2021, at AHN Forbes Regional. Born November 16, 1973, in McKeesport, he was the son the late William Scott and Mary Paxon and the husband of Ruth Jordan.

Jeffrey L. Detman

September 05, 2021 |

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Jeffrey L. Detman, age 54, of McKeesport, died September 3, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 17, 1967, in McKeesport, he was the son of Walter and Jackie (Hughes) Detman.

Linda L. Woodring

September 03, 2021 |

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Linda L. Woodring, age 64, of McKeesport, died August 30, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born October 7, 1956, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Kofchur) Moody and the wife of the late Robert E. Woodring.

Linda was retired from Travelers Insurance, where she was a sales trainer. Afterward, she worked as a secretary for Dr. Marion Skezas. Linda enjoyed shopping and traveling with friends.

Mark S. Munas

September 02, 2021 |

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Mark S. Munas, age 48, of McKeesport, died August 20, 2021, at Canterbury Place in Pittsburgh. Born April 2, 1973, he was the son of  Lois J. Munas.
Mark loved tattooing and enjoyed riding motorcycles, was free-spirited, and had a heart of gold for all. He loved his children dearly even though he was unable to be with them.
Mark enjoyed painting, and building things. He had a beautiful mind and very artistic.

Michael J. Kochman

August 31, 2021 |

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Michael J. Kochman, age 83, of White Oak, died August 30, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born November 12, 1937, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Michael John and Edith (Giles) Kochman and the husband of Pamela (Phillips) Kochman for 55 years.

Louella J. Teck

August 24, 2021 |

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Louella J. Teck, age 79, of Liberty Borough, formerly of Braddock, died August 19, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born September 29, 1941, in Braddock, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Kuzniewski) Musgrave.
Louella retired from Senior Care Plaza of McKeesport, where she was the activities director. She belonged to Life Span of McKeesport. Louella enjoyed baking, and working word puzzles.

She is survived by her daughters, Tania (Thomas) McFadden, and Tracey Watkins both of Liberty Borough; grandchildren, Samantha, and Jonathan; brother, Nelson Musgrave of West Mifflin; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Marlene Simmons

August 23, 2021 |

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Marlene Simmons, age 72, of Dravosburg, died August 21, 2021, at Riverside Care Center. Born March 27, 1949, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Richard and LaVerne (Elkins) Mabe and the wife of the late Alvin R. Simmons.

Mary E. Brooks

August 17, 2021 |

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Mary E. Brooks, age 94, of McKeesport, died August 13, 2021, at Riverside Care Center. Born March 23, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Ella (Cox) Harper and the wife of the late James F. Brooks, Sr.

Mary retired in 1991 from Louise Child Care as a daycare teacher. She attended the Macedonia Church in Duquesne, where she sang in the choir and helped with the usher board. Mary was a member of the tenant council at Isbir Manor and the Le Femme's Club.

Mary is survived by her sons, Eric Brooks of McKeesport and Ronald Brooks of Michigan; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Paul T. Kampert

August 13, 2021 |

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Paul T. Kampert, age 76, of Bridgeville, died August 10, 2021, at home.  Born January 25, 1945, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Josephine (Jaskulski) Kampert and the beloved partner of Bonnie DiGuillo for 31 years. 

Paul had worked at the G.C. Murphy Warehouse early in life, where he met his late wife, Rosemarie. He retired from the U.S. Steel Duquesne Works and worked for the sisters of St. Francis.

He loved watching cowboy and western movies and enjoyed Steeler and Pirate games.

Goldie K. Stoupis

August 12, 2021 |

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Goldie K. Stoupis, age 84, of White Oak, died August 10, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born October 28, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Ljuba (Yanzetich) Klisanin. Goldie was born and raised in McKeesport, living most of her adult life in White Oak, PA.  She was a majorette while attending McKeesport High School, and later in life enjoyed crafting, reading romance and mystery novels, playing bingo and spending warm summer days at White Oak Heritage Hill Swimming Pool. She also loved traveling to California to visit with her brother, choosing at one point to relocate to Seal Beach for several years, where she enjoyed her time and developed lifelong friendships that were very special to her.  Most of all, she was a devoted mother and grandmother.