February 26, 2017 |
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Jonathan Leslie Fanala, 39, of Buena Vista, died Tuesday February 21, 2017. He was born August 7, 1977 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Leslie and Patricia Linn Fanala. Jonathan was a painter and a 1995 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. He is survived by his wife, Mary Christine Way, daughter, Alivia Christine Fanala, loving companian, Deborah Ann Arnold and her son, Kane Douglas Bicsey, aunt, Beverly Linn Bell, uncles, Timothy (Pat) Linn, and Philip Hickman, sister-in-law, Sheree Payne and her son Michael Curran, cousins, Kim, Jennifer, Danielle and Philip.
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February 23, 2017 |
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Sharon Lynn Kmetz, 55, of McKeesport, died Thursday February 23, 2017. She was born March 5, 1961 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Audrey Jean Behr Lawnizak of North Huntingdon and the late Eugene "Jitters" Lawnizak. Sharon was a Registered Nurse and worked for Emerald Home Health. She previously had worked for Sandin Home Health in East McKeesport. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Edward A. Kmetz, son, Jayson (Mai'lai) Pozzuto and daughter, Kori (David) Kmetz of McKeesport, grandchildren, Jayce, Kyran, Jayleonna, and Kalilyn, sister, Cindy (Karl) Oeler of North Huntingdon, brother, Mark (Cheryl) Lawnizak of Greenock, sister-in-laws, Hope and Amy Kmetz and Lisa Anderson, nieces and nephews.
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February 23, 2017 |
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Edward Henry "Polish Ed" Jackowski, 85, of McKeesport, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born May 6, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Rosalie Stroka Jackowski. He was husband of 56 years to the late Doris M. Rugg Jackowski, who died in 2008. Ed was a machinist at US Steel and Copperweld and was a member of The Eleventh Ward Welfare Association. He is survived by 6 sons, Robert "Bob" (Anna) Jackowski of Glassport, Michael (Robin) Jackowski of Gettysburg, Ronald "Cecil", William, Randy and Dennis Jackowski all of McKeesport, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, Florence (Gerald) Bentley of Elizabeth Twp., nieces and nephews.
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February 22, 2017 |
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Loretta Lewis Bittle, 75, of Elizabeth Township, died Monday February 20, 2017 peacefully at home. She was born December 7, 1941 in Elizabeth and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Anna Mae Thornton Lewis. Loretta was a member of St. Michael's Parish in Elizabeth Township and was a teacher for over 30 years for Elizabeth Forward School District. She is survived by her husband, William Thomas Bittle, son, Michael W. Bittle of Nashville, TN, daughter, Lee Ann (David) Szuhoza and Jessica and Jenna of Carroll Twp., sisters, Maureen Lewis of Sarasota, FL, and Diane Rice of Delaware, OH, nieces, nephews, and her granddog, Athena.
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February 20, 2017 |
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Albert “Al” Torok, Jr., 72, of Smithton, Pennsylvania, died at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Oakland surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born on May 31, 1944, in Versailles, Pennsylvania, one of 8 children of Albert Torok, Sr., and Dorothy (Hixon) Torok. He retired from the Elizabeth Forward School District and the Youghiogheny Country Club in Elizabeth Township. He was a US Navy Veteran, having served in Cuba during the Vietnam War. He was an officer and member of the American Legion Post 790 in Smithton. Al is survived by 2 children, sons, Kevin A. Torok of Smithton and Keith A. Torok of Elizabeth; 4 grandchildren, Lawra and Lindzey Torok, Kevin Torok, Jr., and Sean Torok; 3 great-grandchildren, Sommer, Ella and Marin; brother, Robert Torok of Butler; sisters, Sandy (Dan) Dole of North Carolina, Margie Potts of McKeesport, Cheryl Fulton of White Oak, Cindy (Tim) Thompson of North Huntingdon, and Sharon (Joseph) Gibbons of Greenock; also nieces and nephews.
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February 15, 2017 |
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Carolina Martinelli Rossetti, 100, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday February 15, 2017. She was born April 12, 1916 in Lettopalena (Abruzzo Region) Italy, and was the daughter of the late Dominic and Maria D. Palmieri Martinelli. She was the wife of the late Crescenzo Rossetti who died in 1996. She attended St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township. She is survived by her daughters, Lucia Martin of Houston, TX, Philomena Ryan and Maria Rossetti of Elizabeth Township, sons, Dominic (Cheryl) Rossetti of Greensburg, and Mario (Susan) Rossetti of Elizabeth Township, daughter-in-law, Susan (Kurt Woodhead) Rossetti of Peters Township, grandchildren, Vincent (April) Ryan, Carleen (Ron) Fontana, Sarah (Jason) Pastor, Christopher (Shenessa) Rossetti, Todd (Karen) Rossetti, Jill Rossetti, and Laura (John) Cosharek, great-grandchildren, Anthony and Madeline Fontana, Ethan, Tristen, and Mia Pastor, Gabriella and Rafael Cosharek, and Olivia Rossetti, nieces and nephews.
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February 15, 2017 |
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Leonard E. "Lenny" Zielinski, 64, of Versailles, formerly of Port Vue, died Monday February 13, 2017. He was born September 25, 1952 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leonard E. Zielinski, Sr., and the late Evelyn Sopko Zielinski. Lenny worked at the former US Steel National Tube Works as an inspector for 12 years and also worked for Highview in maintainence for 24 years. Lenny was a H.A.M. Radio operator, enjoyed photography and was also the family comedian. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Della Boyer Zielinski, brothers, Mike (Sandy) Zielinski of Carnegie, and Dan (Marge) Zielinski of Eighty Four, sister, Mae (Bob) Magdic of Fredericktown, sister-in-law, Jacqueline Shah of Buena Vista, nieces, Jacklynn and Sarah, and nephews, David, Andrew, Levi, Jacob, James, and Nicholas.
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February 15, 2017 |
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Evelyn Marie (Stauffer) Hobby, 90, of Greenock, died Monday February 13, 2017 at home. She was born August 25, 1926 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Ira Euastice and Laura Krampf Stauffer. She was the wife of the late Andrew J. Hobby, Jr., who died April 19, 2012. Evelyn was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, Versailles and White Oak AARP, and Lifespan. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Jon) Madaras of Finleyville and Sue (Scott) Thomas of Forward Township, grandchildren, Jonathan and Jared Madaras and Christopher and Ryan Thomas, nieces and nephews.
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February 14, 2017 |
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Marian Theresa Robb, 98, of Christy Park, died peacefully on Monday February 13, 2017. She was born February 3, 1919 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Frank and Veronica Petka Spivak. She was the wife of the late Samuel Robb who died July 11, 1995. They were the love of each others lives. Marian was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park. She is survived by her son, Attorney Kenneth Robb of White Oak, daughters, Jerrine (Raymond) Bonacci of Elizabeth Township, Patricia Pearce of White Oak and Cynthia (William) Schaffer of Harrison City, brother, John Spiewak of McKeesport, 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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February 13, 2017 |
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Nancy C. Baldis, 83, of Greenock, died Saturday February 11, 2017 at home. She was born May 17, 1933 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Clifford and Catherine Murphy Raley. She was the wife of the late Herbert H. Baldis who died March 21, 1996. Nancy was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenock and was a former volunteer for the Sonshine Soup Kitchen in McKeesport. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Ann Baldis of McKeesport , Sharon Ann (Tim Begandy) Baldis of Port Vue and Lynn Marie (Jeff) Raschiatore of Irwin, son, Ray Charles Baldis of Greenock, grandsons, Ryan Michael (Stephanie) Baldis of Boston, and Daniel Minjock of Lawrenceville, great-grandchildren, A.J. Shriver and Lexa Baldis, nieces and nephews.
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February 10, 2017 |
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Vincent R. Artuso, 74, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday February 9, 2017. He was born August 21, 1942 and was the son of the late Philip and Rose Vecchio Artuso. Vincent was a member of St. Patrick Parish and the McKeesport Model Railroad Club in Christy Park. He was a Boy Scout Leader and was a former District Commissioner and Round Table Commissioner.
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February 08, 2017 |
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Tina Marie (Ludwig) Everley, 60, of Lafayette, IN, formerly of Elizabeth Township, died Saturday February 4, 2017. She was born August 10, 1956 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Harry Ludwig, Sr. and the late Janet Finnegan Ludwig. She is survived by her husband, James Warren Everley, daughters, Mary Everley of Brownsburg, IN., and Michelle (Jarrod) Taylor of Corinth, TX, sister, Laurie (Gary) Householder of Greenock, grandchildren, Jordan and Jenna Whitehead, and Leazette and Michael Taylor, nieces, nephews and her granddog Champ.
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February 06, 2017 |
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Antoinette J. "Toni" Graham, 69, of White Oak, died Wednesday February 1, 2017. She was born October 2, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Blanche Krum Messina. Toni worked for the McKeesport Area School District. Toni was an unbelievably generous women who has possibly touched the lives of everyone she met. The world has lost a wonderful soul.
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February 04, 2017 |
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Andrew Walter McGee, 28, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. He was born October 2, 1988 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Walter E. (Deb) McGee III of McKeesport and Desiree Lynn (Joe) Swartz of McKeesport. Andrew had a tattoo of William Ernest Henley's poem "Invictus" and lead his life by the phrase " I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. " In addition to his parents, Andrew is survived by sisters, Cherri (Robert Ferarri) and Brandi Halfhill of McKeesport, grandparents, Charles and Kathleen Swartz of McKeesport, great-grandfather, Francis Casey, aunts, Kimberly (Ken) Zera, and Karen (Regis) Bryer, uncle, Charles Swartz, niece, Lyric Washington, special cousin, Gara-Ann Hosier, special friend, Chelsea Cnice, as well as other family and friends.
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February 03, 2017 |
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David L. "Dave" Meyers, 85, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday February 2, 2017. He was born September 8, 1931 in Glendale, CA, and was the son of the late Nevin Donald Meyers and Madalin "Hope" Johnson Meyers Flood. Dave was a retired Systems Technician and worked for Bell of Pennsylvania and AT&T. He was a member of the Bell Pioneers, the Elizabeth Township Ex Serviceman's Association and White Oak American Legion Post 701. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
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