October 18, 2016 |
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Coleman G. Stegman, 77, of White Oak, died Monday, October 17, 2016. He was born May 26, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Coleman Damien Stegman and the late Mary Elizabeth Hritz Stegman. He was husband of the late Margaret "Jane" Logan Stegman. Coleman was a member of St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak, and was retired from Westinghouse in Trafford.
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October 13, 2016 |
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Cheryl Ann Hull, 58, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at home. She was born April 25, 1958 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James F. Hull, Sr., and the late Alice A. Jones Hull. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Versailles, and the Invisible Village Theater in Garfield. She worked at the Angora Gardens in White Oak and was formerly an EMT and Nurse's Aid.
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October 07, 2016 |
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Francis Ford “Scotty” Tremont, 89, of Liberty Borough, died Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was born December 21, 1926 in Buena Vista and was the son of the late Teto and Jeannette Ford Tremont. He was a retired Lab Technician and had worked for US Steel Christy Park Works and CPI Industries.
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October 01, 2016 |
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Samuel A. Pecora, Jr., 92, of Boston, Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, September 29, 2016. He was born February 21, 1924 in Boston and was the son of the late Samuel A. Pecora, Sr. and the late Helen Firden Pecora. He was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park and worked for Meadow Gold Dairy, Bell of Pennsylvania, Menzie Dairy Co, Yurechko Auto, and Busy Beaver.
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October 01, 2016 |
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Carole Dalton, 84, of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at home. She was born August 17, 1932 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Gertrude McDonald Lockard. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Dalton, Sr., who died December 24, 1995. Carole was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township.
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September 24, 2016 |
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John “Johnny” S. Brooks, 85, of White Oak passed away Friday, September 23, 2016 at UPMC Shadyside. He was born January 5, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Alexander and Francis Brooks. He was the husband of the late Sari Ayoub Brooks. John served in the United States Air Force and was a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. He was a retired foreman with US Steel, National Tube. Mr. Brooks was an entrepreneur, he owned John’s Repair Service, dry cleaners, laundromats, and real estate. John was a member of Renzie Park Seniors and Life Span of Olympia Shopping Center.
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September 22, 2016 |
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Lorraine Margaret Ryan, 71, of Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016 after a 3 year battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1945 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Kiefer Becker. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jack J. Ryan, son, John Damien (Karen) Ryan of Charlotte, NC, daughters, Charity Ann Masi of Denver, CO, and 1st Lt. Kate Elizabeth Ryan of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Dean and Gia Masi and Reagan and Liam Ryan, sisters, Sylvia Krontz of Winter Haven, FL, and Mary Jane (Don) Vano of Cranberry, brothers, Larry (Carol) Becker of Castle Shannon, Richard Becker of Chicago, IL, Carl (fiancée, Sophia) Becker of Monroeville, and Paul (Vickie) Becker of Minneapolis, MN, nieces and nephews.
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September 21, 2016 |
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Sheryl Ann Pearson, 59, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 in McKeesport. She was born July 2, 1957 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William and Georgine Bach Pearson. Sheryl was a graduate of South Allegheny High School. She is survived by three sons, Jeffrey George (Brett) Mrvos, Jr. of White Oak, Grant William Mrvos of McKeesport, Donald Emido Flex of Los Angeles, Ca, granddaughter, Gia Rose Mrvos, brother, Christian (Daphne) Pearson of Versailles, sister, Tracey Pozzuto of West Newton, Nieces, Nephews and cousins.
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September 21, 2016 |
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George M. Monezis, Jr., 88, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital with his loving daughter Kathi by his side. He was born August 7, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Angela Masarovich Monezis He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the National Baker's Association. George was a master baker, decorator and proprietor of Minerva Bakery in McKeesport for many years.
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September 20, 2016 |
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Robert Anthony Marghella, 54, of Elizabeth, died Monday, September 19, 2016 at home. He was born June 23, 1962 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Thomas Savage of Elizabeth Township and the late Elizabeth Marghella Savage. Robert was a 1980 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was an Electrician. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Pamela Jean Forkey Marghella, daughters, Amy M. (Robert) Grice, Patricia A. (Frank Hayden, IV) Marghella, and April Marghella of Elizabeth, son, Eric Ukasic of Glassport, brothers, Thomas (Holly) Savage of Seven Springs, Chris (Wendy) Savage of Madison, and Larry Savage of Mount Pleasant, grandchildren, Dylan Tyner, Cameron and Conner Biddle, Natasha Bodnar, Frankie and Logan Hayden, a niece and a nephew.
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September 16, 2016 |
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Frederick "Freddy" Joseph Bodnar, Jr., 54, of West Newton died Monday, September 12, 2016 at home. He was born December 13, 1961 in McKeesport and was the son of Gertrude Elizabeth House Bodnar of Elizabeth Township and the late Frederick Bodnar, Sr. Freddy was an avid fisherman and was a jack of all trades. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter, Monica Jentz, sons, Joseph and Jason Bodnar, 4 grandchildren, sister, Sharon Hallas, and brother, Vince Bodnar.
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September 11, 2016 |
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Eileen Moxham Ohota Galeza, 93, of Elizabeth Township, died peacefully with her beloved Judy by her side on Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was born June 5, 1923 in Preston, Lancashire, England and was the daughter of the late Ernest B. and Rose Ann Holt Moxham. She was wife of the late Stanley C. Galeza and Milton Ohota. Eileen was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Elizabeth Township Historical Society, White Oak Legion Post 701, White Oak Legion Memorial Association, and the McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing Alumni.
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September 10, 2016 |
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Eleanor "Lennie" Karap, 86, of Columbus, OH, formerly of White Oak, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at home. She was born April 23, 1930 in Belle Vernon and was the daughter of the late John and Jennie Levandowski Badock. She was the wife of the late John Paul Karap who died April 13, 2010. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in White Oak and had worked for Rite Aid Pharmacy in McKeesport and White Oak.
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September 10, 2016 |
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Tanea Danette Kunf Potter, 50, of McKeesport, formerly of Buena Vista, died Friday September 9, 2016 at home after 4 years of an incredible, courageous battle with cancer. She has gone to her heavenly home. Tanea was born April 22, 1966 in McKeesport and is remembered as a loving daughter to Charles (Butch) and Judith Kunf of Kure Beach, NC. Tanea is the beloved mother of Virginia Lee Quiggle, Kristal Lynn (Derek) Johnson , Cara Ann Quiggle, Heather Dannette Quiggle, and Laurabelle Cole. She is the sister of Laura Lee (David) Kendziora of Kure Beach, NC., Karen (Cotton) Davenport of Elizabeth Township, and Kimberley (Wayne) Werkmeister of West Mifflin.
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September 08, 2016 |
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Frederick Anthony Auretto, 79, of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at home. He was born August 18, 1937 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Samuel and Louise Macri Auretto. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township and was a US Army Veteran. He was a retired Personnel Administrator for McKeesport Hospital and was also a Property Assessor for Allegheny County. He had also worked for Fort Pitt Steel Casting. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Brookhouser Auretto, daughters, Gina Auretto (Kip) Kennemur of Birmingham, AL, Cristina Auretto of Elizabeth Township and Danielle Auretto (Tracy Willcox) of Woodstock, NY, grandsons, Nicholas, Zachary, and Jared Kennemur, nieces and nephews.
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