Dorothy Gealy

July 24, 2019 |

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Dorothy (Davis) Gealy, age 96, formerly of Forward Twp., passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Paramount Senior Living at South Hills. She retired as an anesthesia tech at McKeesport Hospital and was a member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth. Like Rosie the Riveter, she worked at U.S. Steel Irvin Works during World War II. She loved her family, her home, animals and she enjoyed baking. She was an extremely generous person who loved Christmas and giving gifts.

Robert A. Macioce

July 22, 2019 |

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Robert “Bob” Anthony Macioce, 86, formerly of Clairton and Forward Twp., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born September 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Pasquale “Patsy” and Freda (Russo) Macioce and beloved husband of 50 years to the late Janice (Cochran) Macioce. He was the loving father of Gary J. (Sandra) Macioce of DuBois, Darren P. (Mary Ann) Macioce of Pine Township, Judy A. (Thomas) Wolfgang of Elizabeth and Robert M. (Francine) Macioce of Moon Township; grandfather of eight grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and brother of Patricia (Robert) King of Verona and her twin sister, the late Dolores Ann Macioce. Also survived by many very close friends and relatives and will be greatly missed by his family and the many who loved him, including his caregivers and residents at Paramount Senior Living. 

Milford H. Graham

July 22, 2019 |

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Milford H. Graham, age 73, of Elrama, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a vicing foreman for U.S. Steel Clairton Works. He was a member of the Stephen Bayard Masonic Lodge 526 of Elizabeth, the Syria Temple Shrine of Cheswick, and the Elrama Sportsmans Club. 

Margaret Campoli

July 18, 2019 |

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Margaret Campoli, age 94 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at St. John's Specialty Care Center.  She was a Key Punch Operator for Blue Cross/Blue Sheild in Pittsburgh.  Born June 26, 1925 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Carmine of and Maria (Zuppa) DeFlavis.  Margaret joins her husband, the late William Campoli, who died December 16, 2010.  She is survived by her sons William J. (Melanie Dortschy) Campoli and Larry (Dara) Campoli; her grandchildren Chase, Danielle, Max & Jake Campoli.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son Robert Campoli and her siblings Joseph Deflavis and Elizabeth Mussori.

Robert R. Warnick

July 12, 2019 |

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Robert R. Warnick, age 53, of Clairton passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 in his home. He worked as a clerk at the South Hills Motel, Toys R Us, and Kennywood.

Stanley F. Makoski Sr.

July 11, 2019 |

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Stanley F. Makoski Sr., age 68, of McKeesport, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital. He retired as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service on the North Side. As a child, he was on the safety patrol in elementary school, sang in the youth choir, and served as an altar boy. In his 20s, he took the Civil Service test and passed with a score of 93. Stanley delivered mail to Art Rooney, who often gifted him with a cigar or two. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pirates and faithfully followed both teams on television. On March 22, he celebrated 15 years of sobriety and being smoke-free. He prided himself on living his life "one day at a time." 

Martha J. Slifko

July 09, 2019 |

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Martha J. Slifko, age 92 of Port Vue, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital,  Born October 22, 1926 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary (Timchak) Magosh.  

James E. Patton Sr.

July 08, 2019 |

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James E. Patton Sr., age 84, of Carroll Twp., formerly of Clairton, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Lawson Nursing Home, Inc. He retired after 36 years as a tin worker at U.S. Steel Clairton Works. A Marine having served during the Korean War, he enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing at his camp in Bedford. He also enjoyed drawing and woodworking. 

Peggy Ann Adams

July 08, 2019 |

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Peggy Ann (Davis) Adams, age 73, of Clairton, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Lawson Nursing Home. She was a retired computer programmer at Mellon Bank, in Pittsburgh.  Born May 17, 1946 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Rea) Davis. She is survived by her children Kimberly Adams of Clairton, William (Kimberly) Adams of Coal Center, Timothy Adams of Clairton, and David (Michelle) Adams of Elizabeth; grandchildren Courtney, Jaden, Cory, McKeylee, and Marissa Adams and Christie Stapf; great-grandchildren Cameron Saunders and Weston Bauer; siblings Georgene Stapf, Shiela Clien, Robert Abraham, and Edward Davis Jr.; also nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, George Abraham. 

Mary Turek

July 08, 2019 |

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Mary (Supernovich) Turek, age 72, of West Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at home. She retired as an inside sales representative for Ductmate Industries Inc. in Monongahela. She was a devout member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Jefferson Hills. She enjoyed spending most of her time with her family members, as well as bowling, bingo, and casinos. 

Catherine Strinich

July 06, 2019 |

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Josephine M. "Flossie" (Sposato) Cathell

July 06, 2019 |

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Josephine Marie "Flossie" (Sposato) Cathell, age 89 of Clairton, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 6, 2019.  Born February 27, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late John and Susan (Demis) Sposato; wife of the late Denny L. "Doc" Cathell, who passed away April 25, 1995; and sister of the late Nick and Angelo Saputo, Laura Bahlia, Joseph and Vincent "Bill" Sposato, Elizabeth "Tootsie" Michaels, Louis Sposato.  Josephine's family will remember her as a very loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. 

John Evans, Jr.

July 06, 2019 |

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John Evans, Jr., age 94 of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 in Southwester Nursing Center, West Mifflin.  Born April 6, 1925 in Perryopolis, he was a son of the late John Evans, Sr. and Pauline (Florian) Evans. 

Mario R. Teti

July 06, 2019 |

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Mario R. Teti, age 94 of Versailles, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.  Born May 24, 1925 in Palena, Italy, he was a son of the late Angelo and Rosemelda (Travaglini) Teti.

Domenico Spinozzi

July 05, 2019 |

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Domenico Spinozzi, age 90 of McKeesport, passed away at home on Thursday, July 4, 2019.  Born February 24, 1929 in Centerville, he was a son of the late Agostino and Giuseppina (Flammini) Spinozzi.  A retired maintenance man for the Union Railroad, Domenico was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the former St. Stephen's Parish, and a member of the Eleventh Ward Club, all of McKeesport.  He is survived by his wife Catherine L. (Tubbs) Spinozzi; his son Agostino Spinozzi, wife Linda, and their family Carmene and Bianca, all of North Huntingdon; and also nieces and nephews.