January 20, 2023 |
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Betty Lois Heath, 94, of Greenock, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at home. She was born June 28, 1928 in Jacobs Creek and was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathleen (Lancaster) Malone. She was the wife of the late Harry F. Heath who passed away February 4, 2010. They were married for 64 years. Betty was a faithful member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens and the Greenock Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She worked the former Immel's in Eastland Shopping Center and had retired from the former McKeesport YMCA Camp Soles.
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January 16, 2023 |
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Glenn Albert Peterson, 94, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 to be reunited with his late wife and daughter. He was born July 7, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Albert and Ethel May (Sykes) Peterson. Glenn was the husband of the late Loretta L. (Heath) Peterson who passed away in 1972. He was a US ARMY Veteran and served during the Korean War as a Corporal in Japan. Glenn was a hardworking individual, who worked for US Steel in McKeesport from 1947 until 1983, where he retired as a production supervisor. He went on to work part time after his retirement for AC Nielson for several years to keep himself busy. He also enjoyed playing golf, dancing and going on vacations. Glenn was known for his big heart, politeness, kindness, responsibility for his family, and integrity. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
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January 15, 2023 |
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Dream Dior'LaNae Jackson, was born and passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Pittsburgh.
She is survived by her mother, Jolaya M. McCrone; father, Treymere D. Jackson; grandparents, Osa Robinson, Joseph McCrone, Dionne Jackson and Shawn Townsend, Sr.; great-grandparents, Debra Robinson, Dewayne Allen, and Edna Chaffin; aunts and uncles, Tamara Petty, Shawn Petty, Rashelle Muhammad, Joseph Griffiths, Johnisha Jackson, China Jackson, Thatcher Jackson, Shawn Townsend, Jr., Lorenzo Townsend, Natae Townsend and Leah Walker; and extended family and friends.
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January 14, 2023 |
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Stephanie Louise Koroly, 79, of Greenock, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born October 5, 1943 in Pennsboro, West Virginia and is the daughter to the late Steve Playso and the late Iva (Harter) Playso Faith. She was the wife to the late Edward Koroly, who passed away September 7, 1992. Stephanie worked as a Home Care Nurse for several years on top of being a dedicated housewife. She was also a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She is survived by her son, Michael Koroly of Glassport; daughter, Renee Koroly of McKeesport; sisters, Vern (the late Leo) Piotrowski, Jacqueline (Steve) Bell, Linda (Terry) Wieprecht, and Annie Szerensci; and many nieces & nephews. Friends are welcome Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000, Drew J. Gilbert, director. Funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 8pm. Bill Maize officiating. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
January 13, 2023 |
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Michele "Shelly" Marie Dusi, 59, of Clairton, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023. She was born October 27, 1963 in Monongahela and was the daughter of the Mary Ann (Williams) Martin of Mount Vernon and the late George William Martin, Sr. Shelly was a School Bus Driver and had previously worked for Jefferson Memorial Park in Pleasant Hills. She was a 1981 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, William C. Dusi, brother, George Martin Jr., sister, Debra Crouch and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Private inurnment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Monongahela. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
January 13, 2023 |
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Dorothy Alice Come, 87, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born April 20, 1935 in Elizabeth and was the daughter of the late Noland and Sara (Dave) Messner. She was the wife of the late Alfred L. Come who passed away October 17, 2003. Dorothy was a member of the Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church, and the PSEA. She was a retired School Teacher for the Elizabeth Forward School District with 39 years of service. She was a graduate of West Newton High School and the Indiana State Teachers College. She was a member and Past President of the Mount Vernon Youth Association and the former McKeesport Novel Club. She was also a Lay Minister for several area churches.
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January 13, 2023 |
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Robert T. Bico, 64, of Coulter, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, January 12, 2023 at home. He was born March 25, 1958 in McKeesport and was the son of Robert H. "Bobby B" Bico of White Oak and the late Geraldine M. (Tkac) Bico. He was a member of St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in McKeesport. He worked for over 20 years as the head custodian in The Norwin School District. In his free time he enjoyed gardening flowers, cutting the grass, cooking and baking. He will be greatly missed.
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January 12, 2023 |
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George "Chic" Vinovich, 96, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born February 22, 1926 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Lazo and Simica (Kusic) Vujnovich. George served in the US Army during WWII and the Korean War. He is survived by his son, George Dean Vinovich of Southport, NC., granddaughters, Ashley and Taylor, and nieces, Kathleen Brennan (William) Gaal, Janet McShea Bailey, Barbara Brennan Alstadt, Marsha McShea (Robert) Bauer and Laurie McShea Vitori and other relatives and friends.
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January 10, 2023 |
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Sharon Lynn Jageman, 65, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born May 11, 1957 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter to the late Edward A. and Genevieve (Berger) Wozniak. Sharon graduated from Baldwin High School and took Accounting classes at CCAC. From 2004 - 2015, Sharon worked for the Elizabeth Forward School District as a Classroom Aide; then, in 2016 she was elected to be the Tax Collector for Lincoln Borough and South Allegheny School District; as well as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary in the Borough. She enjoyed cross-stitching, collecting angels, and traveling to go camping. Her favorite camping spot was at Raystown Lake, just a few hours from here. She was a huge family person and loved to host family game nights with food, drinks, games and memories to cherish forever.
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January 10, 2023 |
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Margaret "Margie" Stefanko, 68, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 8, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born June, 28, 1954 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Cservrnyak) Bolga. Margie was employed as a Retail Customer Service Representative and a Teaching Assistant at McKeesport School District for those in need of a little more assistance with their reading skills. She was also a dedicated, full-time caregiver for her mother for several years. She was a member of St. Stephen's Roman Catholic, and after closing, Margie and her husband eventually moved to St. Pius & then to Corpus Christi, while it was formerly known as St. Mary's. Now she is a member of the Mary, Mother of God Parish.
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January 05, 2023 |
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Geraldine (Papp) Nelson, 84, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. She was born November 3, 1938 in McKeesport, and was the daughter to the late Lawrence and Margaret Emma (Toth) Papp. She was the loving wife of 64 years to Wayne Henry Nelson, who passed away October 24, 2022. Gerry was a long time active member of First Evangelical Free Church and alongside her husband was on the Board of Directors at the McKeesport branch of the William Penn Association, which is a non-profit organization that offers life insurance to those in the community and surrounding areas. For 30+ years, Gerry worked as a Secretary of Construction for G.C Murphy before transferring to the McKeesport Housing Opportunity, where she became the Executive Secretary & Vice President.
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January 05, 2023 |
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Barbara Rose Mayfield, 82, of Liberty Borough, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2022. She was born March 7, 1940 in Port Vue, and is the daughter to the late Charles and Rose (Sucha) Huemme. Barb worked many years in the banking industry, working for the same company, but many locations & various name changes, now known as Huntington Bank. She was a member of Central Highlands Methodist Church, Meals on Wheels, and crocheted with the Shepherds, which is a caring ministry, providing prayer shawls, walker aprons, cards, and even offered prayer support for members and their friends and family within the community. Barb was an avid reader as she would sit up all night to finish a book. She enjoyed baking, traveling & she especially loved her trips to the beach. Barb was a strong-willed, feisty woman, and will be missed by many.
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January 04, 2023 |
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Joan Lee Konias, 87, of Boston, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She was born April 26, 1935 in Monongahela and was the daughter of the late Louis and Susan (Bianchi) DeSantis. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. She was also a member of the former Boston Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Joan had worked for the former DeSantis Dairyland in Boston and the former Tastee Donut Bakery. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Konias, son, James (Kim) Konias of Greenock, granddaughter, Lindsay (Howard) Lesofsky of North Huntingdon, great-grandchildren, Reese and Nathan Lesofsky, nephews, Larry (Donna) DeSantis and Darrin (Valerie) DeSantis, and sister-in-law, MaryAnn DeSantis. She was preceded in death by her brother, Salvatore DeSantis. Funeral service will be held Friday, January 6, 2023 at 10 am in the chapel of the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. The Rev. Vincent P. Velas, will officiate. Private inurnment will be in the Mount Vernon Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
January 03, 2023 |
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Morris C. Decolati, 86, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born September 14, 1936 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Morris J. and Rose Virginia (Tozana) Decolati. Morris was a US NAVY Veteran and was a member of the White Oak American Legion. He held many jobs throughout his lifetime, he had worked for Copperweld, US Steel, Elizabeth Carbide and retired from Pittsburgh Cryogenics. He regularly attended Park Baptist Church in Versailles and was involved with the Burger Bash group there. Morris was a handyman, he could fix anything with some string and some duct tape and was affectionately called Macgyver by his family. He loved working outside, especially in his garden where he grew lots of vegetables and once grew a pumpkin that was almost 300 pounds. He also enjoyed fishing, grilling, working on his cars and remodeling his house. Morris was an amazing man, and was the best husband, daddy and grandfather in the world and taught his family everything. He will be greatly missed by all.
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January 02, 2023 |
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Delores "Dee" A. Born, 79, of Freedom, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born January 2, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Makosey and the late Ann (Yanuta) Makosey. Delores loved life and was a free spirit. She lived on her terms and never let anything stop her. She was very family oriented and loved her family very much. She was very charismatic and always said what was on her mind. She was an extremly hard worker.
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