March 10, 2022 |
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Patricia Ann "Patti" Ryan, 58, of Lincoln Borough passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born May 2, 1963 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Alfred and Delight (Dingledine) Supernovich. Patti worked for Merck-Medco as an Order Entry Technician for many years. She enjoyed Nascar, scrap booking and camping. Patti loved all of her pets who passed before her. She is survived by her husband, Darren T. Ryan of Lincoln Borough, sisters, Carrie Doonan, Rachel Bergman, Marsha Koss and many nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township, (412) 751-5000. Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 08, 2022 |
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Paula T. (Sinclair) Marzaloes, 59, of Irwin, formerly of Port Vue and Elizabeth passed away on Monday March 7th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born March 27, 1962 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and Edna (Thearle) Sinclair. She was a loving wife, dedicated mother of 3, and a special friend to many. After a 30-year traditional nursing career at Shadyside Hospital, Paula followed her passion for helping others by bridging the gap of Eastern and Western medicine, establishing her business, Natural Solutions for Health and Wellness. She was a healer, always in search of restoring wellness within all of us. For all of that love and dedication, we will forever be grateful. Paula was a fun, loving person with an incredible sense of humor and a passion for travel. Her laugh and smile were contagious. She will always be in our hearts.
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March 07, 2022 |
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William "Bill" Russell Gardner, 94, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at home. He was born October 11, 1927 in McKeesport and was the husband of the late Dorothy (Holsing) Gardner. They were married for 66 years. He was a member of the former First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. Bill was retired from Verizon and was a US Navy Veteran serving during WWII. He is survived by his daughter, Lois (Michael) Kerklo of Seville, OH, grandchildren, Tammy, Kelly, Jennifer, Joshua, Jason, Shane, and Cole, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, Joseph Tassone of Kennerdell, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Gardner and daughter, Kimberly Tassone. Friends are welcome Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 10 am to 12 pm noon at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Service will be held in the funeral home chapel of Tuesday at 12 noon. The Rev. Paul Walter will be officiating. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 07, 2022 |
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Peter U. Lotz, Sr., 80, of Liberty Borough, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was born September 10, 1941 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Herman and Martha Jane (Bildhauser) Lotz. Pete was a member of Liberty Presbyterian Church, and the Liberty Borough Lions Club. He also coached football for GYFA.
He was a graduate of McKeesport High School and was Proprietor of Pete Lotz Construction. He had previously worked for the National Cash Register Company. Pete was a devoted family man, both to his wife and children, and to his siblings and mother. His family is what he lived for. As a Master Craftsman, Pete built houses and additions for family and others. He loved animals (especially dogs), sports, (football and NASCAR) and cars (Antique and Muscle). Even when they were older, he and Marlyne would cruise around with the top down in his 67 Pontiac Firebird, chirping tire like teenagers, looking for a race. His big heart lead him to give his all to anyone and everyone.
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March 06, 2022 |
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Eugene J. “Pookey” Hall, Sr., 86, peacefully passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Mon Valley Care Center, Monongahela. He was born on June 1, 1935 in Monessen and was the son of the late Oliver and Concepta Maria “Lena” (Fiorill) Hall. He was preceded in death by his wife: Marlene Denise Hall; 3 children: Eugene Hall, Jr., Cindy Hall, and Jeffrey Hall; as well as 2 grandchildren: Elizabeth and Mary Koontz.
Eugene grew up in Monessen, where he regularly attended St. Leonard’s Catholic Church and served as an altar boy. Eugene was a standout basketball player at Monessen High School, where he scored the first basket in the new gym at the time. He was a US Army Veteran (1954-1956), worked at the Page Division of American Chain and Cable, retired from Corning Glass Works, was a foreman for DomenAlex Inc. and later drove a taxi for Tri-County Access. Eugene also had a great mind for numbers.
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March 04, 2022 |
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Dorothy Ruth (White) Cartwright, 92 years old, passed away on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Redstone Highlands, Greensburg, PA. She was born June 25, 1929 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Dr. Howard E. White and Ruth (Gloss) White. She was a 1947 graduate of McKeesport High School. She graduated from Robert Morris Business College in 1948 before graduating from McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She moved to White Oak in 1992 and retired from McKeesport Hospital as an RN in 1994. In 2015 she moved to Redstone Highlands North Huntingdon. She was a lifelong member of Beulah Park Methodist Church and also attended First Evangelical Free Church. Dorothy never retired from taking care of people. Even after her retirement from the hospital, she continued to care for those around her - neighbors, family and friends. In earlier years after retiring, she enjoyed taking short bus trips with friends.
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March 04, 2022 |
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Gust G. Pedos, 91, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at home. He was born November 9, 1930 in the Village of Pigi on the Island of Ikaria in Greece and was the son of the late George and Anna (Tsounis) Pedos. Gust was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church,White Oak and the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood. For his service to his church, he received the St. Photios Award from the Metropolis of Pittsburgh. He was proprietor of Pedos Painting.
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March 03, 2022 |
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Katie Mary Ann Maringo, 40, of Donora, lost her courageous battle with numerous illnesses on March 2, 2022 and is no longer in pain or suffering. She was born November 17, 1981 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Frank and Bonnie M. (Arnold) Maringo of North Versailles. Katie was a former member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and had previously worked for Petco and Brize's Kennels. She had a special love for animals. Katie enjoyed making jewelry for her friends and family. She had a love of music, she had just got a purple guitar and amp for her last birthday, that had brought her so much joy. She was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Katie was a kind, caring and compassionate person who will be very missed.
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March 01, 2022 |
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Danny G. Ulm, 65, of Dravosburg, formerly of Versailles, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born August 1, 1956 in McKeesport and is the son of the late George "Red" McKivitz and the late EllaMae K. Ulm. Danny worked as a truck driver for AJ Silberman & Co. for many years. He was a Volunteer Firefighter for Versailles Station 286 and was also a member of the Polish National Alliance Lodge 352. He loved gardening, fishing, and was a huge McKeesport Tigers and Ohio State Football fan. His family meant the world to him and he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Danny collected model fire trucks and firemen memorabilia and was an avid collector of model trains. Every year during Christmas, he would build a giant display for his whole family to see and eventually it became a year round passion of his.
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February 28, 2022 |
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Helen Bernadine Hindman, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was born August 2, 1933 in Swanton, MD., and was the daughter of the late Herbert D. and Pearl (Paugh) Sharpless. She was the wife of the late James Edwin Hindman who passed away December 21, 2008. Helen attended Elizabeth Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Janice E. Lieberum and grandson, Derek Lieberum of Elizabeth Township, son-in-law, Larry Leightley of Decatur, AL, sister, Minnie Nelson of Deer Park, MD., brothers, Carl C. Sharpless of Gum Spring, VA., and Ray R. Sharpless of Swanton, MD., nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Ann Leightley. There is no visitation. Inurnment will be in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Swanton, MD. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 28, 2022 |
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Ruth Mae Saunders, 86, of McKeesport passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born May 3, 1935 at home in Elizabeth and is the daughter of the late John David and Ruth Mae (Berwick) Richards. She was the wife to the late Richard C. Saunders, who passed away April 30, 2013. Ruth was a member of the Coulter Road Baptist Church for many years. She also worked for McGuire Nursing Home as a Nurses Aid. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Ron) Crabtree of Florida, and Patricia Matteson of West Virginia, siblings, Judy Langsdorf and LeRoy Richards, both of McKeesport, grandchildren, Jessica, Amy, Alicia and Nathan, along with 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, Ruth is preceded in death by brothers, John David, William Robert, and Donald Thomas Richards, and sisters, Mary Ellen and Elizabeth Louise Richards. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. Troy J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Service will be held at Penn-Lincoln Memorial Park at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
February 26, 2022 |
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John Herbert Leffard, Jr., 91, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. He was born December 28, 1930 in McKeesport and was the son of the late J. Herbert Leffard, Sr. and the late Corrine (Erickson) Leffard. John was a School Teacher and was retired from the Elizabeth Forward School District. He served in the US Army from 1954-1956 and was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post 701 and F & AM Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge. He was a graduate of West Virginia Weslyn College and received his Master of Education from Duquesne University.
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February 25, 2022 |
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Kenneth Lee McMillan, 77, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was born September 14, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Henry and Catherine (Kaufer) McMillan. Ken is an Air Force Veteran and served during the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
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February 23, 2022 |
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Wilma E Cannon, 95, of St. Petersburg, FL., formerly of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. She was born January 9, 1927 in Youngstown, OH, and was the daughter of the late Paul G.W. Evans and Edith W. (Morgret) Evans. She was the wife of the late Allen L. Cannon. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn L. Ivaska of White Oak, sons, Allen L. (Carole) Cannon, Jr. of West Chester, Craig G. (Nancy) Cannon of Pittsburgh, Keith H. (Kit) Cannon of Ashland, VA, Kevin H. (Cheryl) Cannon of Orlando, FL, and Guy R. (Laura) Cannon of Fountain Hills, AZ., sister-in-law, Delores Gibb of Buena Park, CA, grandchildren, William Mellinger, Joelle Mabey, Acey Johnson, Darren Cannon, Catherine Cannon, Suzannah Cannon, Naomi (Jeff) Killian, Kristen Cannon, Jason (Sarah) Cannon, Christopher (Abby) Cannon, Matthew Cannon, Katlin (Hunter) Greer, Erika Cannon, Nicole Cacy, and Blaise (Rachel) Cannon, 22 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandchildren, James Cannon and Tracey (Mark) Holtzman, brother, George H. Gibb, III and son-in-law John W. Ivaska.
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February 22, 2022 |
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Louise McNeal, 87, of Butler, formerly of Greenock, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born August 19, 1934 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Walter and Caroline (Kozdras) Rapczak. Louise worked for Elizabeth Forward School District in the Cafeteria. She was the wife to the late Charles McNeal, who passed away August 4, 2017. She is survived by her children, James (Joanne Valentine) Dembowski, Pam (Greg) Keuhnle, Donald (the late Sherri) Pronic, Joseph(Theresa) Pronic, and Ryan (Pamela) McNeal, sister, Bernadine (Babe) Descak, grandchildren, Justin (Lisa) Dembowski, Elizabeth (Kevin) McElhone, Chris Keuhnle, Jessica (Jeff) Tomlinson, Brittani Pronic, Amanda L. (Justin) Karapandi, and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Edward Pronic, and her siblings, Joseph A. Rapczak, Cecilia (Sarah) Falco, and Helen (Mary) Peterson.
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