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Russell Edward Carlson

October 23, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Russell Edward Carlson, 81, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born November 4, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Edward A. and Dorothy (Littlewood) Carlson. He was the husband of the late Sally (Morris) Carlson who passed away November 7, 2004. Russell was a manager at the former K-Mart in Belle Vernon and was a US Army Veteran. He had a passion and love for the game of golf. He is survived by his daughters, Paula Lynn Carlson of Rostraver and Lynn Ann (Nicholas Damis) Carlson of Steubenville, OH,  and son, Brad E. Carlson of Elizabeth Township.  He was preceded in death by faithful dog, Breeze. There is no visitation. Private graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Elizabeth Township. 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

 


Kirk "Bubba" William Campbell

October 22, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Kirk "Bubba" William Campbell,  54, of Greenock, formerly of Versailles, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 8, 1966 in McKeesport and was the son of Edward J. (Peggy) Campbell of Florida and the late Barbara L. "Babs" (Johnston) Campbell. Kirk was a Truck Driver for Waste Management and was a member of Teamsters Local 249. He was also a member of the former Boston Vol. Fire Co., and Versailles Vol. Fire Co. Kirk enjoyed hunting and riding his motorcycle and lawn tractor.

 
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Charles Lester Bales

October 21, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Charles Lester Bales,  82, of Versailles, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born April 15, 1938 in Versailles and was the son of the late John W. and Elizabeth (Radar) Bales. Charles was proprietor of a landscaping business.

 
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William R. Vaughn, Jr.

October 20, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

William R. Vaughn, Jr.,  88, of McKeesport, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born December 31, 1931 in Greenville, SC, and was the son of the late William R. Sr., and Sallie (Allen) Vaughn. He was a member of Park Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon. He was a US Army Veteran and had worked for Camp-Hill Industries and had previously worked for the former US Steel National Tube Works. William loved to golf and fish.

 
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Gerald L. "Jerry" Cimba, Sr.

October 18, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Gerald L. "Jerry" Cimba, Sr., 67, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born September 30, 1953 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Shirley (Booth) Cimba.

 
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Regina Elizabeth Zobel

October 14, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Regina Elizabeth Zobel, 92, of North Versailles, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was born March 1, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles and Christine (Freund) Haeckler. She was the wife of the late Andrew "Andy" Zobel who passed away May 13, 2020. In 1944 at age 16, Regina worked for the G. C. Murphy Co. Store # 1 in McKeesport as a Soda Fountain Girl. She graduated from McKeesport High School in 1946 and continued with Murphy's until 1963. She went back to Murphy's in 1978 and continued there until her retirement in 1988. She was an avid reader and enjoyed bowling, dancing, pie baking and playing cards with her neighborhood card club.

 
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Darrell M. Remp

October 14, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Darrell M.  Remp, 73, of Port Vue, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at home.  He was born November 25, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Ernest S. and Julia (Barich) Remp.  Darrell was a member of Mary Mother of God- St. Patrick worship site and a member of the former Holy Trinity Church, where  he and his wife Janice, were married.  Family meant everything to Darrell.  He loved vacationing to the beach with his family , doing yard work and gardening with his grandson Zak and basketball with his granddaughter, Lyla. He was a Blues Brothers impersonator with the late Rick Lieberum and was also known for keeping the groundhogs out of his yard.

 
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Brad Edward Czapor

October 12, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Brad Edward Czapor, 33, of Pittsburgh, passed away Thursday October 8, 2020 at home. He was born June 30, 1987 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Gary Edward and Kathryn Suzanne (Gillis) Czapor of North Huntingdon. Brad was a graduate of Norwin High School class of 2005 and Carlow University class of 2009. He worked for Pepperidge Farms.  He loved music, was very creative and had a fantastically unique sense of humor with a smile that lit up a room.  Brad was a DJ and performed at many restaurants and bars in the area.

 
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Randall "Randy" D. Kildow

October 12, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Randall "Randy" D. Kildow, 65, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was born April 16, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of Andrew D. Kildow of Baldwin and Janet L. (Whiteman) Frye of Greensburg.

 
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Joseph Albert Cindrich

October 11, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Joseph Albert Cindrich,  63, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 1, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Catherine (Stephenson) Cindrich.

 
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Florence B. Gaydos

October 07, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Florence B. Gaydos, 94, of Pittsburgh, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born September 7, 1926 in Homestead and was the daughter of the late Feodore and Barbara (Zalupka) Harbacho.

 
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Gary Andrew Sostaric

October 04, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Gary A. Sostaric, 62, of McKeesport, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at home. He was born October 4, 1957 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Andrew J. and Marie (Dorazio) Sostaric.

 
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Marjorie (Kincaid) Gensler

October 04, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Marjorie Frances (Kincaid) Gensler, 79, of North Versailles, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020. She was born March 15, 1941 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Johnston) Kincaid. She was the wife of the late Harry George "Butch" Gensler who passed away April 2, 2019.

 
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Jaye E. Campbell

October 02, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Jaye E. Campbell, 83, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at home. He was born July 24, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Hector A. Campbell and the late Mary (Ward) and Joseph "Smokey" Minyon. He was the husband of the late Rosemary (Varasse) Campbell who passed away February 26, 2014. Jaye was a retired Accountant. He worked for the Gateway Clipper Co., the former Potter-McCune Company and MODE, Inc. He was a graduate of Robert Morris University and was a US Navy Veteran.

 
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Lois Adams

October 02, 2020 |

By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory

Lois (Milton) Adams, 96, of Greenock, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020. She was born August 27, 1924 in Delray Beach, FL, and was the daughter of the late J. Nathaniel and Ora (Muse) Milton. She was the wife of the late Robert T. Adams who passed away August 28, 2005. Lois was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church, and had worked for the US Government Office of Price Administration and the former Copperweld Steel Co. She was a graduate of Glassport High School. 

 
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