July 28, 2019 |
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Leonard J. "Tim" Locke, age 71 of Versailles, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at home. Born December 27, 1948 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Leonard J. Locke and Juanita (Wilson) Orzel Locke. A retired Yardmaster with more than 41 years of experience with the Union Railroad, Tim was a member of the Allegheny County Transit Council. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Linda (Dennison) Locke; his children Timothy (Jeanne) Locke of White Oak and Jennifer (Justin) Locke of Urbana, IL; his six grandchildren James and June Leiby, Derek Tokosh, Christine Locke, and Justin and Michael Cheeseman; his sister Lucinda Tonkovic of Greer, SC; and also his nephew.
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July 27, 2019 |
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Joseph DiMeo, age 80 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away at home on Friday, July 26, 2019. Born September 5, 1938 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Adam and Catherine (Filotei) DiMeo. A retired supervisor for Equitable Gas who also drove school buses for Elizabeth Forward School District, Joseph was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Germany, and an F. & A. M. Mason, Lodge #765, of the 32nd. Degree. He is survived by his daughter Deanna (Thomas) Nicholson of McKeesport; his grandchildren Joseph and Daniel Nicholson; his great-grandson Noah; his step-grandchildren Samantha and Thomas, II; his sisters Mary Petrina of McKeesport, Lucy Lapinski of McKeesport, Doreena Elliot of McKeesport, and Ann Bootman of Cherry Tree; his nieces and nephews; and his long time companion Patricia Talavinia. Besides his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brother Dominick DiMeo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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July 06, 2019 |
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Catherine (Gatto) Strinich, age 93, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at UPMC McKeesport. She was a retired butcher at Marraccini Supermarket in Elizabeth, a former butcher at Foodland in Clairton, a former head cook at Royak’s Diner in Dravosburg and a seasonal employee at Kaufmann’s in Century III Mall. A member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Twp., she was extremely active with the parish fish fry and had a passion for cooking and baking. She was also a former member of St. Clare of Assisi parish in Clairton.
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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.
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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.
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