October 04, 2023 |
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Donald Richard Rusch, II, age 65, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born in Homestead, PA on June 9, 1958 and is the son of the late Donald Richard and Esther Jane Laves Rusch. He was employed as an HVAC technician for many years. Donald was an avid Steelers fan and had a great passion for cars. He used to work for various pit crews at local racetracks when he was younger.
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October 04, 2023 |
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Herman D. “Ricky” Thompson, age 64, of McKeesport, PA, went home to paradise on Monday, September 18, 2023 in New Castle, PA. He was born in Fairfax, VA on October 10, 1958 and is the son of the late Herman and Emmogene Martin. Herman was employed at the McKeesport Daily News for many years.
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October 02, 2023 |
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Ronald J. Yurik, age 82, of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born in Braddock, PA on November 2, 1940 and is the son of the late John and Adele Korbel Yurik. He was preceded in death by his wonderful wife of 56 years, Doris Barno Yurik, who died on September 25, 2020. Ronald was a member of the United States Army Reserves and later retired after many years from Carbidie. He was an avid collector of stamps and coins and loved to play Candy Crush Saga. He was a longtime member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church. Those that knew him would have described him as quirky, but a really good guy.
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September 30, 2023 |
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John Anthony Dougherty, age 66, of Versailles, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 16, 1957 and is the son of the late James “Ted” and Mary Ann Pomaibo Dougherty. John was employed in the food industry for many, many decades. He started in stock and worked up to managerial positions at Shop ‘n Save on Fifth Avenue in McKeesport. After leaving Shop ‘n Save in McKeesport, he was employed as a manager and worked several years at Alco Parking in Pittsburgh. He later was a manager at the Shop ‘n Save in Olympia Shopping Center and then in management at Shop ‘n Save in the Hill District. Currently, he was a grocery manager at the Shop ‘n Save in Bethel Park. He formerly served as an usher for the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport. John loved a good laugh and was not afraid to speak his mind. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. His presence will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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September 25, 2023 |
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Deborah Ann Mikalouski, age 66, of McKeesport, PA, died on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, OH on September 19, 1956 and is the daughter of Helen Kovalycsik Mikalouski and the late Donald Mikalouski.
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September 18, 2023 |
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David Michael Jones, age 71, of Pittsburgh, died on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 13, 1952, and was the son of the late Helen C. Jones, and the husband of the late Kathleen Marie Williams Jones, who died on February 10, 2009. He was very proud to be a 1970 graduate of Westinghouse High School, home of the Bulldogs, where he played football. After graduating, David served in the United States Army. He was employed as a housekeeper for DoubleTree by Hilton in Pittsburgh for over 30 years. He received numerous awards and recognitions from his employer, including Employee of the Year multiple times and was the longest serving employee in his department. David was also an avid Steelers fan.
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September 10, 2023 |
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It’s with profound sadness that we share news of the death of Matthew Shields Griesser, age 53. Matt was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 1970 and died in McKeesport, PA (Elizabeth Township) on September 2, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Garry and Nancy Griesser, his brother Thomas Griesser, and by beloved uncles, aunts, cousins, and countless long-time college and industry friends.
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September 05, 2023 |
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Alexander Drozdiak, age 91, of White Oak, PA, died on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born in Shamokin, PA on October 11, 1931 and was the son of the late Alexander J. and Anna Danchak Drozdiak and the husband of the late Dorothy E. Dolf Drozdiak, who died on November 1, 2012. Alexander earned a bachelor’s degree from General Motors Institute (now Kettering University) and later retired as an engineer for General Motors Fisher Body. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish. Alexander enjoyed singing in the choir and cantoring at various churches throughout the area.
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August 30, 2023 |
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Charlene Adele Marasco, age 82, of Greensburg, PA, formerly of White Oak, PA, died on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on November 10, 1940 and is the daughter of the late Charles G. and Sarah F. Crosier Bramer. She was the wife of the late Adam Hayes, and wife of the late Felix W. “Phil” Marasco.
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August 23, 2023 |
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John Daniel Bokin, age 72, of Liberty Boro, died on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on January 6, 1951 and is the son of the late David and Lucille Faircloth Bokin, and the husband of the late Julie Jordan Bokin. John proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and later retired as a truck driver for various industries and served as a deacon.
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August 23, 2023 |
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Robert “Bob” Conrad Erkel, age 97, of Herminie, formerly of Port Vue, died on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Bob was born on June 3, 1926 on Mt. Washington to the late Elmer P. Erkel and Catherine Naughton Erkel. He was the second oldest and last surviving of 6 children. He was preceded in death by siblings Elmer Jr., Catherine Eileen McClymont, John (Joe), Thomas and Helen Bernice Baird.
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August 14, 2023 |
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Doris Darlene Williams, age 80, of Glassport, died on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born in Vindex, Maryland on February 20, 1943 and is the daughter of the late Lloyd and Beatrice Knox Kifer. She was the matriarch of the family, an excellent cook, and enjoyed knitting and crocheting blankets. Doris was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps. She attended the former Lesko Beauty School in McKeesport and then opened her own business in McKeesport, Doris’ Hair Salon which she operated for approximately six years. Doris retired as a custodian from McKeesport Area School District when she was 62 years old after twenty years of service.
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August 11, 2023 |
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Henry “Ben” Benton South, age 80, of Elizabeth Twp., died on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on June 12, 1943 and is the son of the late William and Naomi Niehaus South. Ben proudly served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party in support of the U.S. Army 1st Air Cavalry Division from 1964 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was a recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal for his honorable service in the military. He was previously employed by H.B. South Printing and also was the owner of South Software. He retired from McKeesport Area School District as a technology coordinator. He served on the technology board of numerous colleges, universities, and organizations. Ben was a member of St. Patrick's church (Mary, Mother of God Parish). As a member of the Holy Name Society, he held numerous offices and was honored by the Pittsburgh Diocese for his dedicated involvement. Ben showed love to his family and friends by giving his time freely in service as a problem solver and a helping hand. He was a relationship builder; always caring, keeping up with friends, meeting new ones, supporting his family, and giving his grandkids "the best hugs."
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August 09, 2023 |
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Gregory Claude Berrier, age 74, of Liberty Boro, died on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on December 24, 1948 and is the son of the late LeRoy and Emilenne Berrier. Greg graduated from WyoTech in Blairsville, focusing on automotive repair and bodywork. He was the owner of Gregg’s Autobody for over 40 years.
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July 31, 2023 |
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Maxine Stein, age 94, formerly of McKeesport, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Autumn Care of Statesville, NC. Maxine was born August 20, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the daughter of the late Martin Schulherr and Hattie Arnold Schulherr. She graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in Pittsburgh, PA and was married to the late Alan Stein.
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