James W. Reynolds
February 11, 2022 |
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Ronald Chris DePaul
February 10, 2022 |
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Nancy Jane Arnold
February 10, 2022 |
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Nancy Jane Arnold, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born April 6, 1932 in McKeesport and is the daughter of the late Dave and Nellie (Melegari) Contrella. She was the wife to the late Edgar A. Arnold, who passed away September 20, 1997. She is a long time member of Mount Vernon Community Presbyterian Church and dedicated a lot of time in the nursery, choir, office and many other aspects of the church and was even a deacon at one point. She was a part of a bowling league and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Her favorite time was spent with family and loved every moment with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nancy is also known for making delicious homemade bread, that the whole family loved.
Gerald Ross Waugh
February 09, 2022 |
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Gerald Ross Waugh, 72, lifelong resident of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born March 29, 1949 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Lamont and Betty (Cole) Waugh. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 49 years, Sherri (Raymer) Waugh. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 1. Gerry is also survived by his sons, Monte (Dana) Waugh and Lyle (Shawna) Waugh. Also proud grandpa of Trent and Logan Waugh. Gerry served honorably on the USS Theodore Roosevelt on 5 Polaris deterrent patrols during the Vietnam War. Once out of the Navy, he worked in the automobile business. After he retired, he and Sherri enjoyed traveling and antiquing. One of his favorite hobbies was finding antique clocks and restoring them. There is no visitation. Private burial with Military Honors will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society @ 412-919-1100. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
Rose E. Gordon
February 09, 2022 |
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Rose E. Gordon, 77, of White Oak, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. She was born April 7, 1944 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Martin D. and Jeanne R. (Meinen) Gordon . Rose was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in North Huntingdon. She worked for the former Bell Telephone for over 30 years and recently worked at Giant Eagle in North Versailles in the bakery. She is survived by brother, Robert E. "Bob" (Janet) Gordon of Naples, Fl, nephews, Robert J. "Bob" (Dyanne) Gordon of Mechanicsville, VA and Richard M. "Rich" (Anita) Gordon of Gibsonia, 7 great-nieces and great-nephews and her close friend Eleanor Barton. There is no visitation. Private inurnment and funeral service will be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Pittsburgh with The Rev. Msgr. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, officiating. Arrangements are by the 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
Richard "Rich" Maley
February 07, 2022 |
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Richard "Rich" Maley, 66, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William and Dorothy Mae (Herb) Maley. Rich was a 1973 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was the former President of TICO Electric, Inc. He was a member of IBEW Local # 5, F & AM Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge # 731, Royal Order of Jesters Court # 2, the Syria Shrine, the National Electrical Contractors Association, and the Buena Vista, Elizabeth, & Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Companies. Rich was also on the Elizabeth Township K-9 committee. He was a former President of the McKeesport Rotary Club and Scout Master for Troop 99 in Mt Vernon. Rich always enjoyed entertaining as he had a love for cooking, especially at Steeler game tailgates. He made many memories with friends while hunting and traveling on motorcycles or his favorite toy, the Polaris Sling Slot. Whether he was performing a magic trick or telling a joke, he always made sure you had a good time.
Connie Ann Stiffy
February 07, 2022 |
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Connie Ann Stiffy, 72, of Donora passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born June 16, 1949 in Monessen, and is the daughter of the late Raymond and Vivian (Digrazia) Kereston. Connie was a graduate of the Belle Vernon Area High School in 1967 and an active member in the Miracle Ridge Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jeffrey D. Stiffy, of Donora; sons, Raymond Dale (Christine) Stiffy, of Charleroi, Jason Allen (Tina Callen) Stiffy, of Charleroi, Michael David (Ellen Turner) Stiffy, of Donora; brothers, Ronald and Donald Kereston; and grandchildren, Sarah Stiffy, Samantha Callen, and Marissa Stiffy. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
Byron Handra, Jr.
February 06, 2022 |
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Byron Handra, Jr., 75, of North Huntingdon, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born February 12, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles B. and Edith (Biddle) Handra. Byron was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church in McKeesport, and also a member of R.O.M.E.O.S. He graduated McKeesport High School in 1964 and the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was a retired Technical Manager at the Bettis Atomic Laboratory and was an Active Responder at the Three Mile Island Accident in 1979. Byron was a US Navy Vietnam Veteran serving as a proud member of the Seawolves HA(L)-3. For his service he received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He loved his family and lived for his grandchildren that made him so proud. Byron loved to vacation with his family in Ocean City, NJ.
John William Cox
February 03, 2022 |
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William E. Barnocky
February 02, 2022 |
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William E. Barnocky, 94, of Port Vue passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born February 12, 1927 in Port Vue and is the son of the late Joseph J. and Anna (Bartko) Barnocky. He was the husband of 66 years to the late Margaret J. (Winter) Barnocky, who passed away in 2018. William graduated from McKeesport Vocational High School and joined the US Army during WW2. Afterwards, he worked for two different Mills as a laborer; Kelsey-Hayes Wheel Co. and Teledyne Firth Sterling. He is a member of St. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Eugene's, which used to be known as St. Mark's in Port Vue. He enjoyed trips to the casino, but mostly Atlantic City.
Jennifer Bachman Wentroble
January 31, 2022 |
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Jennifer Bachman Wentroble, 50, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born October 2, 1971 and is the daughter of Patricia (Sharp) Hoffman and James Hoffman of Elizabeth Township, and Francis Bachman of Imperial. Jennifer attended Indiana University of PA and Penn State McKeesport, completing her nursing degree at Community College of Allegheny County to become a Registered Nurse. Jennifer had been employed at Kane Regional Center McKeesport, where she was a dedicated, caring nurse, and a part of the wound team. Jen was also a Pediatric Nurse working for years at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh and later as a specialty nurse for children needing long-term care. Jennifer loved being a nurse. To both patients and friends, Jennifer was a caring, compassionate, funny and giving person. She was a skilled rock climber, overcoming her fear of heights and a shoulder injury. She was passionate about protecting the environment and loved to take her two dogs on long walks through the woods. Jen enjoyed working at the Vintage Grand Prix with her dad, making potato haluski during lent with her grandma, mom and the church ladies at St. Max, and treating the family to her potato and cheese pierogies on Christmas Eve.
Anita (Schmidt) Cavanaugh
January 31, 2022 |
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Anita (Schmidt) Cavanaugh, 89, of Elizabeth passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. She was born November 3, 1932 in Büdingen, Germany and is the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Lina (Metz) Schmidt. She is the wife to the late Harry Cavanaugh, who passed away in 2002. She is survived by her sons, William "Bill" Cavanaugh, of Elizabeth, and James "Jim" (Beth) Cavanaugh, of Houston, PA, and grandchildren, Karl, Breanna, Daniel, Brian, and Steven. In addition her parents and husband, Anita is preceded in death by her sons, Karl "Heinz," and Daniel "Dan" Cavanaugh, and her sister, Marie Kiel. Friends are welcome Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 2-4 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Funeral Service will immediately follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 4pm. The Rev. Paul Walter will officiate. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
Joseph E. Koscevic
January 30, 2022 |
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Joseph E. Koscevic, 73, of Glassport passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. He was born August 28, 1948 in New Castle and was the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Fair) Koscevic. He is a member at Club 22 in Glassport, and he loved camping and fishing. He loved his "camp family," and spent a lot of time in New Alexandria at Miller's Campground. He is survived by his daughters, Leslie Boots of Alabama, and Stacey Suladie, of New Castle, son, Joseph J. (Nicole) Koscevic, of Glassport, step-son, Kenneth Russell, of Glassport, sisters, Beverly Fulton, of Cory, PA, Cynthia Barnes, of New Castle, and Trudy Qwait, of New Castle, significant other, Vicki Long, of Glassport, and many other family, friends and loved ones. There is no visitation. 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.
William C. Craig
January 28, 2022 |
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William "Bill" C. Craig, 74, of Greenock, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born August 27, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William H. and Alice "Jane" (Luehm) Craig. Bill was a second generation Funeral Director and was owner of the William H. Craig Funeral Home in McKeesport which was founded by his father in 1946. He was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, MARS, and Rainbow Fire Co. He was also a McKeesport Housing Authority Board Member. Bill and his late father were owners of the former American Ambulance Service in McKeesport. Bill was very involved with International Village in the 1970s. He graduated Miami-Dade College with a degree in Mortuary Science.
Ronald Allen Harbert
January 27, 2022 |
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Ronald Allen "Ron or Ronnie" Harbert, 63, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born April 26, 1958 in McKeesport and was is the son of the late James Perry and Margaret "Peggy" Louise (Gallaway) Harbert. After high school, he obtained an Associates degree in Addiction Studies. Ron held many construction positions during his career, which led him to become a very skilled laborer. Now a Veteran, Ronnie was very proud to be able to serve his country in the Army.
