January 31, 2024 |
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Elaine M. (Comer-Powell) Suranovich, 79, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. She was born July 27, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth "Betty" (O'Rourke) Comer. She was the wife of the late Steven Suranovich, Sr., who passed away October 10, 2005. Elaine was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Patrick Worship Site and a former member of Sts. Joachim and Ann Church, St. Eugene (the former St. Mark Church) in Liberty Boro. She worked for many years as a medical secretary for Health America. Elaine was a very religious person and loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
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January 29, 2024 |
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Richard Daihl Woodring, 82, of Belle Vernon, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born December 28, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leroy and Martha (Daihl) Woodring. Richard was a Pennsylvania Licensed Insurance Agent and worked for Szeiler and Associates. Woody also enjoyed hunting and fishing, Penn State and Steelers football games, as well as other Pittsburgh sports. But he always said that "the Pirates were just a Farm Team for the New York Yankees!"
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January 29, 2024 |
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Elizabeth A. “Liz” (DiVencenzo) Koch, 75, of Blythedale, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born on February 4, 1948. She was the devoted daughter of the late Anna DiVincenzo. She graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School and started a lifelong career in the medical field. She began her career working front desk for Dr. William F. Ryckman, Family Medicine in Sutersville, PA, in 1992 she moved on to work for Hematology and Oncology Associates doing front desk and billing, then finally found her favorite workplace in 2002 with Dr. Robert N Mitro, D.O. and partners at Associates In Kidney Disease & Hypertension, which later became P.I.N.E. and her place of retirement. She excelled in her career and built lifelong friendships with her coworkers along the way, many of which became family to her. She was a proud Italian and adored her small home in Blythedale where she loved cooking out and having picnics with family and friends under the grapevine pergola in her yard. She was lovingly referred to as a “crazy” cat lady and adored and spoiled her cats Girly and Toby.
She is survived by her lifelong partner, Norman Paul Manzini of New Eagle, family-friend, Veta Gallingane(daughters Avah and Emmah) of Blythedale, best friend, Deanna Hodge of Pittsburgh, Cousins, Herman Spinelli of Greensburg, Ron Spinelli of Elizabeth Township and Pam (Spinelli) Hasley of Elizabeth Township, and countless work friends who loved her beyond measure. She was proceeded in death by her Grandfather, Nicola DiVincenzo, Grandmother, Filomena(DiClaudio) DiVincenzo and her very closest aunt and uncle, Herman and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Spinelli who she lovingly referred to as daddy and mommie.
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January 27, 2024 |
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Louis Anthony Campano IV, 21, passed away on January 25, 2024. Born on January 21, 2003, Louie was the son of Louis (Tricia) Campano III and Rebecca Campano ("Coach Frank" Cortazzo). In addition to his parents, Louie is survived by his brothers, Damon and Mason Campano; stepbrother, Julian Webber; bonus siblings, Frankie Cortazzo, Angelina Cortazzo and Faith Hresko; Grandparents, Louis (Tracey) Campano, Jr., Dean (Brenda) Gasky and Susan (Chuck) Readel; aunts, Amy (Pat) Fonner, Nina (Rich) Toomey, Theresa Campano and Aliya Campano; uncles, Russ Gasky and Tom Gasky; great-grandma, Liz Sacco; cousins, Christopher, Ricky, Deanna, Paige, Ellis, Brendan, Timmy, Jayden, Niko, Dominica, Johnny, Cole, Liam, Easton and Roman. Louie was preceded in death by his three favorite people; Uncle Dominic Campano, Uncle Rick Ingram and Aunt Threasa McIntosh, who undoubtedly were the first to greet him.
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January 26, 2024 |
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Janet Brown (Griffiths) Blaho, 92, of Redstone Highlands, Greensburg campus, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born July 5, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Effie (McCleary) Griffiths. Janet was a 1949 graduate of McKeesport High School and 1953 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University known as Carnegie Institute of Technology. She elected to leave working in the big city of Pittsburgh to work closer to home for Equibank as a safe deposit and bank teller for years in McKeesport and Clairton. She was a published as a ghost writer for the Daily News providing young potential homeowners tips on banking opportunities and investments to help gain financial security. She was an active member, Sunday school teacher, and treasurer of the United Methodist Church of Boston. Additionally, she was Past Worthy High Priestess of the Order of The Eastern Star and Past Matron of Eastern Star Order of the Westmoreland White Shrine of Jerusalem NO. 18. Janet loved to travel, see shows, visit family, be active, and spend time with her neighbors, friends, and family as much as possible. She will be remembered by her involvement of her church family, Salvation Army ringing of the bells on cold winter days, Christmas gathering of gifts for so many families, her playground house of swimming and kindness, along with her Redstone family playing kings in the corner and world affair discussions. The highlight of her life was being an avid Steelers ticket holder who shared many games together with her husband and grandchildren, and brothers, saying "We had them all the way".
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January 24, 2024 |
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Joseph C. Gregory, Jr., 78, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at home. He was born October 10, 1945 in Brownsville and was the son of the late Joseph C. Gregory, Sr. and Anna M. (Petrick) Gregory. Joseph was a US NAVY Veteran, who served during the Vietnam conflict. Upon his completion of his military service, Joseph worked in marketing while living in Los Angeles, before returning back to Pennsylvania later in life. He was an avid basketball fan, who loved to play pick up games in his younger years and watch basketball games. His favorite teams were The Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and The UCLA Bruins. Joseph loved watching all sports, as well. He loved his family, especially his sister, nieces, nephews and great-nieces. He will be greatly missed.
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January 22, 2024 |
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William Gordon Ross, 93, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday January 22, 2024. He was born July 27, 1930 in Glassport and was the son of the late Donald O. and Nina (Wilkes) Ross. He was the loving husband of 47 years to Elaine (Lathrop) Ross. William was an Air Force veteran and a proud member of the VA. He had worked as a Sales Manager for Copperweld Bimetallics in Glassport for over 30 years, he had also worked for Finney Funeral Home, Sun Coach Line and co-owned Sister's Fashions with his wife in White Oak. William had a passion for music and was a choir director at numerous churches including Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth.
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January 20, 2024 |
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Joy B. DeClaudio, 92, of Irwin, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 19, 2024. She was born July 4, 1931 in Irwin and was the daughter of the late Emil and Narcissa (Morpanini) Brunazzi, Sr. She was the wife of the late Robert "Bob" DeClaudio who passed away in 2002. Joy had worked for US Steel Irvin Works as a Key Punch Operator and also worked on her parents farm. She was a member of the Homemaker's Club in Sewickley and was a former member of the Shaner Sportsman's Club. She was a 1949 graduate of Sewickley Township High School in Herminie and attended Penn State University. She was a great Italian cook and a baker of many tasty "goodies". Joy loved cook books and trying new recipes. She also enjoyed going to sales, reading, making crafts with her friends at the "Club", and spending time with all her nieces and nephews including Laurie and her husband Rob at the Critter Country Animal Farm in Smithton. Joy attended "game dinners" at the Shaner Sportsman's Club, fundraiser BBQs at Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children and holiday dinners with her family. Joy had a special "Pencil Christmas Tree" decorated with dozens of "Joy" ornaments given to her from friends and family members. She will be remembered for her devotion and care to her husband Bob DeClaudio, her parents, and her brother, Richie, and for her independence, great sense of humor and a heart of gold.
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January 19, 2024 |
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Shawn Edward Felicetty, 52, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born February 24, 1971 in McKeesport and was the son of Jayne Felicetty of White Oak and the late Joseph Thurmond. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sons, Dajahn Griffin and Connor Adkins of Delaware, and Kellen Felicetty of McKeesport; daughter, Alona Felicetty of Clairton; grandchildren, Dajahn Griffin Jr., Zander Griffin and Gianna Griffin; and by his aunts and uncles. There is no visitation. Private burial will be at the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
January 16, 2024 |
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Daniel John Lazar, 63, of Elizabeth Township. passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 at home. He was born February 2, 1960 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Francis and Sharlene Marie (Moxin) Lazar.
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January 15, 2024 |
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Sandra L. (Shaffer) Bertoty, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 14th at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Born January 18, 1946 in McKeesport to the late George H. and Anna M. (Surgeon) Shaffer, she was a graduate of McKeesport Area High School (1963) and the Douglas School of Business (1965). At her first job at Renzie Park as a playground supervisor, she met her future husband, John. Following their marriage in October of 1965, she was employed by Liberty Loans as a Claims Supervisor. While raising her family, she worked for Supowitz Brothers Shoe Company and J.S. Robb Shoes. She eventually worked as Office Manager/Dental Assistant for Dr. Samir J. Ayoub, D.D.S. until her retirement in 1996 to become full-time Grandma to her only grandchild, Matthew.
Sandra was a member of the former Holy Trinity (Saint Martin de Porres) Parish, in McKeesport, where she volunteered as a C.C.D. Teacher and was one of the original Eucharistic Ministers for Holy Trinity Church. She was an active member of the parish’s Fundraising Committee, overseeing the Lottery Ticket fundraiser and ticket booth manager for the Parish Festivals. Sandra was a Benefactor Life-Member of the NRA, a Certified Pistol Instructor and helped teach First-Steps Pistol Instruction, along with her husband, at Anthony Arms and Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsman’s Club, where she was also a member. She was an active member of McKeesport-White Oak Kiwanis, where she served as Chairwoman of the Membership Committee, and the Westmoreland-Fayette County Boy Scouts of America where she held several positions, including Committee Member for Pack 270, and a member of the Bushy-Run District Committee, where she helped organize and run numerous District Events.
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January 15, 2024 |
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Dale Chester Maurer, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born January 3, 1944 in Elizabeth Township and was the son of the late Glenn and Margaret (Johnson) Maurer. Dale was a retired warehouse worker for G.C. Murphy and also worked for US Steel.
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January 15, 2024 |
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June A. Halvorson McElravy, 95, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Mt. View Memory Care Home in Greensburg, PA. She was born June 12, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Halvorson, Sr. and Anna Widen Halvorson. She was the loving wife of Glenn McElravy, who passed away on September 18, 2006. She worked for Bell Telephone of PA in their McKeesport office. She was an earlier member of St. John Lutheran Church in McKeesport where she taught Sunday School. More recently she was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak where she helped with altar care and was involved with its woman's groups. June belonged to White Oak Chapter 2294 of the American Association of Retired Persons, Pioneers, Eastern Star and served as a volunteer in the gift shop of McKeesport Hospital.
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January 14, 2024 |
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Juanita Denise (Matuschek) Betters, 68, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Duquesne, precious daughter, cherished sister, beloved wife, devoted mother and joyful grandmother, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. Juanita was an avid reader who enjoyed her flower garden and cross stitching. Her true passion, that she shared with her husband was college basketball, better never bother her during March Madness!! One of her greatest loves were pug dogs. Her own dog "Sparky" brought her such happiness. Juanita was a graduate of Duquesne High School where she met her beloved husband, Vince. Having children, making a home in North Huntingdon and being close to family completed her dreams. Trips to Disney World with family made her very happy. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Vince "Vinni" Betters and her father William "Bill" Matuschek.
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January 06, 2024 |
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Alice Mary Betzner, 88, of Greenock, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born June 29, 1935 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Viszokai) Kalo. She was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township. Alice grew up in Duquesne Place. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed cooking and baking for everyone. She had previously worked for Macy's and Kaufman's in the former Century III Mall in West Mifflin.
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