May 03, 2021 |
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Thomas Francis Brady, 82, of Boston, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born August 20, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Francis Michael and Mildred (Heron) Brady. Tom was a member of Mary, Mother of God Church- St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. He was a retired Master Electronic Technician and had worked for RCA and General Electric. He was a member of the White Oak American Legion, the 11th Ward Welfare Association and was an avid bowler. Tom served in the US Army.
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May 01, 2021 |
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]Doris Jean Wergin, 91, of North Huntingdon, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the St. Anne Home, Greensburg. She was born December 1, 1929 in Clairton and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Geci) Kayda. She was the wife of the late Robert Lee Wergin who passed away in 2012.
Doris and her husband Bob enjoyed wintering every year in Florida and coming home to Pennsylvania for their summertime gardening. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela Church and the former Keener Citizens there. Before becoming a homemaker, Doris worked in the Accounting Dept. of the former US Steel National Tube Works, McKeesport.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl and her husband, Dr. Gregory Bittner of Greensburg, grandson, Dr. Robert Bittner of Somerset, sisters, Joyce Constant and Mary and her husband Ed Jensen of CA, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Suty and Alice Pastore and brothers, Steve and Ernest Kayda.
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May 01, 2021 |
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Marie (Mary Catherine) Bendik, 94, of Elizabeth Township-Mount Vernon, passed away Thursday April 29, 2021 at her daughters home in Cortland, OH. She was born May 25, 1926 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Wulezyski) Piesik. She was married to the late Paul Martin Bendik, Sr., who passed away April 10, 2001 for 54 years. Marie was a member of St. Michael Church (St. Joachim and St. Anne Parish), in Elizabeth Township, the McKeesport Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Christian Mothers and the Youghiogheny Country Club. She enjoyed bowling, YCC women’s golf league, the Steelers, caring for all, and oldsmobiles (Don’t Say Olds, Say Bendik Olds!). She is survived by her daughters, Marianne Case of Cortland, OH, and Colette (David) Grayson of Leland, NC, brother, Albert (Angela) Piesik of McKeesport, grandchildren, Kelsey, Steven and Samantha Case, Brooke (Chris) Oldham, Morgan, Chase, and Sierra Bendik, David (Courtney) Grayson, and Marisa (Steven) Bigelow, great-grandchildren, Nathan and Charlie Grace Oldham, and nieces and nephew. She was preceded in death by her son, Paul Martin Bendik, Jr., son-in-law, William Case, sisters, Victoria Elak and Louise Hatalovich and brother, Edward Piesik. Friends are welcome Monday, May 3, 2021 from 11 to 12:30 at Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael Church (St. Joachim and St. Anne Parish) at 1:00 pm. Entombment will follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Contributions to Sisters of the Divine Redeemer, 999 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, PA. 15037. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
April 30, 2021 |
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Robert Gilbert Roberts, Jr., 64, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born June 29, 1956 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Gilbert Roberts, Sr., and the late Darlene Elizabeth (Holmes) Roberts, Robert was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and worked for Basic Carbide.
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April 29, 2021 |
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Paul Edward Runge, 78, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at home. He was born January 16, 1943 in Boston, PA and was the son of the son of the late Edward L. and Catherine (Faye) Runge. Paul worked as an electrician for the former US Steel in Christy Park and General Dynamic. He was a former member of the MOOSE club in Elwood City and enjoyed model trains. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and avid NASCAR fan, most notably Mark Martin in the number 6 car. He is survived by his wife, Carol L. (Knox) Runge, sons, Gregory Runge of Groton, CT and David Paul Runge of White Oak, daughters, Michele Renee Smedberg (Fiancé Chris Mirante) of Norwich, CT, and Carrie Lynn (Randy) Olsen of Waterford, CT, grandchildren, Chelsea, Jonathan and Ashley, great-grandchildren, Ezekiel and Paisley, brother, Bernard Runge and sisters, Dorrine Miller and Faye Ann Pellasce, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Paul was preceded in death by his son, Neal Alan Runge, grandson, Nathan, sisters, Mary Alice Skroupski and Marlene Corazzelli and brother, Raymond Runge. There is no visitation. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, 15131 (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Private burial will be held in Connecticut at a later date. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
April 28, 2021 |
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Frank Michael "Fortunato" Maglicco, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at home. He was born June 9, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late William "Bull" and Kathleen (Naugle) Maglicco. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School, Youngstown State University, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Kappa/ Theta Xi and The University of Pittsburgh. Frank retired after 37 years as a teacher, most tenured at AIU and was also was safety director and a truck driver for Schlessinger Trucking. He was an active and faithful member of St. Mary's Romanian Church in McKeesport. Frank was head guard and manager of Renzie pool, and very active in athletics. He played football for McKeesport High School, coached football and wrestling at Serra Catholic High School and coached wrestling at South Allegheny High School. He loved visiting friends and fishing at his cabin in Bedford County.
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April 26, 2021 |
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Jean Elizabeth Pozzuto, 89, of Naples FL, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 just one day after her birthday due to complications of COVID. She was born April 22, 1932 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late Edward and Agnes (Wohl) Shaffer. Jean was a devoted wife of 70 years to the late Michael Pozzuto, who passed away January 16, 2021. She worked alongside her husband, as a Manager of Pozzuto & Sons Plumbing but also as proprietor of Jean's Bath Boutique. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Patrick Church, Christy Park.
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April 23, 2021 |
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Ronald Gene Thompson, Sr., 83, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at home. He was born June 15, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ben F. Thompson and the late Dora M. Thompson Teribery. He was the husband of the late Mary Jo (Bero) Thompson who passed away May 15, 2013. Ronald was a retired truck driver and was a member of the PNA.
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April 23, 2021 |
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Geraldine Louise Warren, 77, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born September 25, 1943 in Smithdale and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Ethel (Couchenour) Yuhas. She was the wife of the late Thomas R. Warren who passed away April 22, 2008. Geraldine had worked in the late 1970s at the former US Steel National Tube Works as a furnace operator. She was an avid Steelers and Penguins fan. She love to cook and bake and working in her flower garden. Her grandchildren were the love of her life.
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April 22, 2021 |
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Dona K. Miller, 76, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She was born July 20, 1944 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Ritchey) Pentland. Dona was a member of the Buena Vista Presbyterian Church and was the office manager of her husband, Dr. Dan Miller. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Clarence Daniel Miller, son, Dr. Daniel Shawn and his wife Mandeep Miller of Rostraver, grandchildren, Alex, Luke and Sophie Miller, and nephew, Rick and his wife Rena Everly of Sewickley Township. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Ann Everly. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by 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
April 19, 2021 |
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Leon V. Kulasa, 81, of Monroeville, formerly of McKeesport and Pleasant Hills, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at home. He was born June 18, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Leon J. and Helen (Szajnukowska) Kulasa. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish. Leon was a retired Engineer. He had worked for Westinghouse, Pittsburgh DeMoine Steel and Bricmont. He loved astronomy, golf, reading, and was a casino black jack fan. He loved to travel. He visited many places including the Great China Wall, Russia, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.
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April 13, 2021 |
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Rosemary M. Kesser Gerondites, 90, of North Huntingdon, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 3, 1931 in Greensburg and was the daughter of the late Henry V. McKay, Sr. and Rose Marie (Gregg) McKay. Rosemary was the wife of the late Milan John Kesser, Sr., who passed away in 1972 and the late James Gerondites, who passed away in 1987. She was a member of St. Agnes Church in North Huntingdon and was also a member of The Catholic Daughters. She worked for Bell Telephone in her younger days and would later go on to work as a home health aide for many years. She was also a member of AARP. Rosemary was known for her baking of cakes for all occasions and her beautiful cake decorating skills.
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April 13, 2021 |
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Hobert E. "Hobie" Wright, 96, of Greensburg, formerly of Terra Alta, WV, and Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born December 24, 1924 in St. Albans, WV, and was the son of the late Mac and Alma (Minez) Wright. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Marraccini) Wright and the late Betty Ellen (Lang) Wright. Hobie was a US Marine Corps Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He participated in action against the enemy on Iwo Jima from February 19, 1945 to March 16, 1945. He re-enlisted after WWII and served in the Korean War.
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April 06, 2021 |
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Terry James Neal, 39, of Clairton, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. He was born August 17, 1981 in McKeesport and was the son of Virginia R. "Ginny" (Knox) and her husband, Bryan Hilty of Greensburg, and Trennon L. and his wife Lisa Neal of Duquesne. Terry worked for Protec and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was also a great auto body repairman and painter and enjoyed riding his motorcycle.
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April 03, 2021 |
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Robert Gerald Potts, 92, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at home. He was born October 24, 1928 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert Milford and Muriel (Celisha) Potts. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Warwick) Potts who passed away April 13, 2007.
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