November 18, 2022 |
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Patricia L. "Pat" Morrison, 87, of White Oak, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 surrounded by family. She was born July 5, 1935 in McKeesport and was the daughter to the late Thomas H. and Nellie M. (Potter) Spence. She attended McKeesport High School and played the Clarinet in the band. She was the wife to the late George C. Morrison III, who passed away on September 24, 2008. Pat and George were High School sweethearts and got married February 8, 1955; they were married 53 years before his passing. Patricia was a dedicated housewife, loving mother, grandmother, an avid reader, and loved all types of animals. She worked for the Mon-Yough Mental Health Institute as a Social Worker but then spent her later years as the Receptionist for the White Oak Veterinary Clinic, and adopted many animals through the years.
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November 11, 2022 |
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Rita G. (Short) McPoland, 95, of White Oak, passed away peacefully with her loving daughter at her side on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. She was born June 20, 1927 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Paul and Catherine (Petronick) Short. She was the beloved wife of 46 years to the late Arthur P. McPoland, who passed away January 29, 1995. Rita worked as a flight attendant in her younger years and then went on to become the owner and operator of the former Bob and Dot’s Tavern in McKeesport for over 25 years. She had a fiery personality and was known for always being stylish and beautiful. She was a fierce advocate for her daughter. She was a member of the former St. Peter’s Catholic Church in McKeesport, and was heavily involved with her daughter in the Evangel Productions with Father Tom Smith and was a proud member of Twinkling Tapping Tootsies. She will be greatly missed.
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November 10, 2022 |
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Marie O. Ludwick, 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. She was born September 2, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Olga (Potoma) Obradovich. Marie graduated from West Mifflin North and was a long time member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. Marie loved her many trips to the casino with friends, but also looked forward to the family vacations to the beach each year; especially Ocean City, MD. She was an incredible, loving mom, while over the years took great pride in being a Grandma too.
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November 09, 2022 |
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Patricia Anne "Pat" Brinkos, 78, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022 after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 21, 1944 in Davenport, IA and was daughter to the late Paul F. and Maxine M. (Griffiths) Brennan. She is also preceded in death by her dear sister, Jane M. Brennan. Pat was a 1962 graduate of McKeesport High School, where she met the love of her life, her husband Bruce Brinkos, who survives her. Theirs was a long, rich and supportive marriage, filled with love, laughter and devotion.
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November 07, 2022 |
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Eleanor A. Powell, 84, of Buena Vista, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022. She was born November 20, 1937 in Finleyville and was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Howard) Smith. She was the wife of the late Frederick Powell, Jr., who passed away July 4, 1984. Eleanor worked many jobs throughout her life, but her biggest accomplishment was raising seven children. Prior to retirement, she worked for Buena Vista Post Office as a Clerk.
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November 02, 2022 |
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Steven Prontiker, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born July 26, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Kish) Prontiker. He was the husband of the late Susan Marie (Edkins) Prontiker, who passed away November 30, 2012. Steven was a US Army Veteran and worked as a Boilermaker for the former US Steel Homestead Works and then was a millwright for the former Fisher Body Auto Works. He was a longtime Elizabeth Township resident and a devoted family man. He also enjoyed walking on The Youghiogheny River Trail in Buena Vista. He is survived by his children, Amy Ortiz, Beth Prontiker, Scott (fiancée, Mary) Prontiker and Sue (Bill) Morrow; grandchildren, Desiree, Jordan, Enrique, Denim, Katie, Jake, Stevie, Scotty (Angelina), Samantha and Jack; sister, Mary Ann Prontiker; and brother, William "Bill" (Denise) Prontiker. He was preceded in death by siblings, Helen Prontiker, Frances Kerr, Margaret Prontiker, Patricia Reitz and Mike (the late Lorraine) Prontiker and John Prontiker. Friends are welcome on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Burial will be private. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
October 31, 2022 |
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George W. "Tony" Fellabaum, Jr., 82, of Buena Vista, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born November 25, 1939 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late George W. Fellabaum, Sr., and the late Sarah Jane (McSurdy) Fellabaum. Tony was proud to be a member of the Drywall Finishers - Local 2006. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving from 1958 to 1962 and for his service, he received the Good Conduct Medal.
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October 30, 2022 |
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Donald Edward Pronic, Jr., 66, of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at home. He was born July 29, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Donald Edward Pronic, Sr., and the late Louise (Rapczak) McNeal. He was the husband of the late Sherry (Moore) Pronic. Donald was a 1976 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and worked for Monark Student Transportation Corp. He loved collecting guitars, baseball cards, and old relics. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Penguins and Steeler Games.
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October 27, 2022 |
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Wayne Henry Nelson, 86, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022. He was born July 11, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John Henry and Florence (Wallace) Nelson. Wayne served in the US Army as a Tank Driver from 1959 - 1962 and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He worked as a Steel Worker for Irvin Works for many years leading up to retirement. He avid fisherman and hunter with his long time friend, John Laska and other friends. Wayne and his wife enjoyed "glamping" for the past 40+ years.
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October 26, 2022 |
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Darlene Vivian Jacko, 56, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. She was born December 4, 1965 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Michael and Vivian (Brinkman) Headings. After High School, Darlene obtained her Associates Degree at CCAC and worked for the Social Security Administration Office as a Claims Supervisor. Darlene loved the beach and their yearly family vacations to Cherry Grove, SC. She enjoyed spending time with family, and loving up on her grandson, Layton.
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October 21, 2022 |
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Roxanne L. Williams, 71, of White Oak, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at The Baldwin Health Center. She was born August 8, 1951 in Lexington, KY and was the daughter of Ondeine Williams of Penn Hills and the late Bill L. Williams. Roxanne worked for many years as a nurse. She was very caring and helped people with traumatic brain injuries. She also worked in Geriatrics and loved that work as well. She enjoyed traveling the country as a long haul truck driver, but her greatest passion was writing poems and short stories in rhyme. She was the creator and administrator of "Poetry Rhyme", a renowned online poetry group and was a published author of her book " The Caged Bird Sings". Her poems and short stories had been on radio and broadcast in The UK on several well known radio programs. She was also a lover of nature and animals. She will be truly missed.
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October 19, 2022 |
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Vickie Pedos-Marko, 64, McKeesport, passed away Tuesday October 18, 2022. She was born April 16, 1958 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Toula (Zahardis) Pedos of McKeesport and the late Gust G. Pedos who passed away March 3, 2022. Vickie was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, White Oak and the Pan-Icarian Foundation. She was retired from UPMC Shadyside Hospital and had previously worked for Children's Hospital.
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October 17, 2022 |
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Bernard "Bernie" Douglas Chizmar, 73, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born January 25, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Stephen and Ellen Elizabeth (Murphy) Chizmar. He was the husband of the late Lorraine "Lolly" (Esack) Chizmar who passed away June 3, 2014. Bernie worked for Bankers Rigging, CPI, and the former US Steel National Tube Works. He was a member of the Steelworkers Local 5852.
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October 14, 2022 |
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Jacquelyn A. Slack, 79 of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born March 3, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John C. and Eleanor (Johnson) Whitney. She was the wife to the late Lawrence George Slack, who passed away June 18, 2006. Jacquelyn was a long time member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - Corpus Christi. She has an energetic personality and for many years volunteered for meals on wheels. She loved gambling, crocheting, and was a roller coaster enthusiast, and she enjoyed her many trips to Ocean City, Maryland with her family.
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October 13, 2022 |
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James "Jim" Stephen Lukacena, 71, of Boston, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born March 26, 1951 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Michael and Margaret (Kapinus) Lukacena. Jim was a 1969 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and had worked for the former Merritt Construction Co., and the former US Steel National Tube works. Jim collected watches and knives and loved to watch basketball. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working in his garden and growing pumpkins, some of which were over 100 lbs. Twice, the former McKeesport Daily News wrote articles about him and his pumpkins and referred to him as “Farmer Jim”.
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