August 11, 2021 |
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Diane Carter Palochko, 77, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was born October 14, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lois (Phillips) Knight. Diane was a McKeesport High School graduate, class of 1961, and later on became a part of the McKeesport School District Centennial School and retired from being a kitchen manager in the cafeteria.
For 60 years, Diane was a devoted wife and mother, always putting others needs before her own. Diane loved to host holiday get together's so she could bring her family all together again. Her husband, Bud, even admitted that her homemade sauce was more delicious than his Italian grandma's. It was a staple in our family. When Diane was well, she looked forward to spending summers in the Laurel Mountains at their private camp with Bud's friends, visiting antique and craft shops, and taking rides through the woods on their quads. She was her children's biggest cheerleader. Supporting them through every new life adventure.
For more than 20 years, she endured the daily inconvenience of numerous illnesses including multiple skin cancer surgeries, 8 abdominal surgeries, some due to Chrohn's disease and the most devastating which had recently taken her life, severe COPD bronchitis. No matter how ill, she never had a complaint about it. She always searched for the brighter side of everything.
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August 10, 2021 |
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Edward Patrick Ryan, Sr., 74, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born December 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Vincent Patrick and Elizabeth Mary (Foley) Ryan. Ed was a former Police Officer and Detective for Allegheny County and was a US Army Veteran. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals, The 2 Overseas Bar and The M-14 Marksmanship Medal. He was retired from the former Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin with over 20 years of service. He attended both St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Towship and Community United Methodist Church in Harrison City. But most importantly, Ed was a family man who loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
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August 08, 2021 |
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Raymond Russell Curry, 75, of Greenock, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born July 20, 1946 in East McKeesport and was the son of the late Ralph R. and Carolyn Mae (Hancher) Curry. Raymond was a member of the Pine Run United Methodist Church, White Oak American Legion, Elizabeth Township Ex-serviceman's Association, the Versailles Croatian Club, and Dravosburg F & AM Lodge # 765. He was retired from US Steel Irvin Works and served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Raymond loved playing Pinochle and Chess and going to the Casino.
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August 07, 2021 |
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Frank Barreiro, 83, of Greenock, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born November 16, 1937 in Universal and was the son of the late Florencio and Mary (Vales) Barreiro. He was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greenock, and was a US Army Veteran. He was retired from Advanced Metallurgy and had previously worked at the former US Steel Duquesne Works.
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August 05, 2021 |
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Lois Mae Haughey, 92, of Bedford, formerly of White Oak, passed away, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her daughter's home. She was born August 31, 1928 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late John William and Helen Marie (Corcoran) Straub. She was the wife of the late Jerome G. Haughey, who passed away December 27, 2010. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Angela Parish and the Ladies of Charity, where she was known for her baking during the bake sales. Lois was a 1949 graduate of the West Penn School of Nursing and would work as a registered nurse for 44 years for West Penn Hospital and later McKeesport Hospital. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and would attend games with friends.
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July 31, 2021 |
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Georgianna "Joey" Hess Kaylor, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at home. She was born November 18, 1940 in Homestead and was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Gamrot) Fedor. She was a member of the Pitcairn Assembly of God Church and was retired from the Tribune Review.
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July 30, 2021 |
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Charles John Kurta, Jr., 79, of Boston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. He was born May 20, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth "Betty" (Matta) Kurta, Sr. He was retired from the Glassport Generator Repair Shop and was a member of the West Mifflin American Legion Post 712. Charles served in the Vietnam War in the Army Rangers. For his service he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Sharpshooter (Rifle M-14) Citation.
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July 29, 2021 |
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Margaret “Peggie” (Rollason) Kugler, 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 28, 2021 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born July 24th, 1928 in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania she was the only child of Elsie (Yost) Davenport and Roy Rollason. A 1946 graduate of McKeesport High School, she was a woman with enormous love for family, faith, her 1980 Ford Mustang, handbags and shoes. To us she was a fashion icon. Never a hair out of place, her purse and shoes never clashed. Boy, did she know how to accessorize! Peggie had an affinity for floral centerpieces and made many beautiful arrangements for the altars and stages for Wesley United Methodist Church. Her home was decorated beautifully with center pieces as well and at Christmas time….. One can imagine the beautiful pieces she would have placed throughout the house. Peggie was the family historian. Anything that you ever wanted to know about her family she had the answer for. She knew who was married to whom and who the cousin is of the aunt no one ever heard of in that other state? Peggie and her late husband Fred were both on the building committee of Wesley United Methodist Church on Prescott Street in White Oak, Pennsylvania. She was that church’s secretary for over 25 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a Boom-Bah group that would go around to various nursing homes and entertain the residents. Peggie loved dancing, traveling, and meeting new people. After you met her you were never again going to be a stranger and she would always remember your name. In addition to working for her church, she also worked for PNC Bank, Ames, Zayres, G.C. Murphy Co., Immel’s, and S.S. White. Peggie volunteered at the Elizabeth Forward Historical Society and the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center. She made sure that her family never missed a meal and never could understand how many of us survived without breakfast especially since she would always say how her husband would “turn into a pumpkin” if supper was a tad bit late. There was always ice cream in the freezer and a cake on the counter.
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July 28, 2021 |
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Amanda Jo Gogoel, 29, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at home. She was born May 25, 1992 in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co. Sutersville Women of the Moose Chapter # 1032, Patton Sportsman's Association, the Hodgkin's Lymphoma Face Book Group and the Endometriosis Face Book Group. Amanda Jo was an Emergency Room Dispatcher for Jefferson Hospital. She was also an EMT, Firefighter and Certified CPR Instructor.
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July 27, 2021 |
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Jenny Linda (Williams) Schmeltz, 64, of Versailles, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born April 26, 1957 in McKesport and was the daughter of the late Marvin Eugene and Joan Mercedes (Garish) Williams. Jenny was a member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church.
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July 27, 2021 |
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Ann Bury, 70, of North Charleroi, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born April 14, 1951 in California and was the daughter of the late Steve and Nola (Gregg) Havrilesko. Ann was an LPN and had retired from Jefferson Hills Manor in Pleasant Hills. She was a member of the Charleroi Russian Club, the Italian Club and the American Legion.
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July 22, 2021 |
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Clyde "Bud" DeWitt Keeler, Jr., 92, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born April 22, 1929 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Clyde and Ruth (Atwell) Keeler. He was the husband of the late Shirley Mae (Robb) Keeler. Bud retired from the former General Motors Fisher Body Plant in 1991 after 28 years of service and was also proprietor of the former Keeler Car Wash in McKeesport and was also a member of the Elks Club.
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July 21, 2021 |
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Jack F. Holsing, 87, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 7, 1934 in Greenock and was the son of the late Clyde F. and Alice (Morgenstern) Holsing. Jack was a graduate of McKeesport High School and was a US ARMY Veteran. He was a retired toolmaker for Excel Mold and Die. Jack was an avid reader, usually reading 50 + books a year, had a great sense of humor and also enjoyed fishing.
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July 20, 2021 |
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Dennis P. "Denny" Bowen, 61, of Irwin, passed away, Sunday, July 18, 2021 at home. He was born October 7, 1959 in Greensburg and was the son of the late Charles F. and Nancy G. (Gibson) Bowen. Denny was a self employed roofer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and enjoyed watching tv shows with his family and friends. Denny had a friend pretty much anywhere he went and will be greatly missed.
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July 19, 2021 |
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Heaven gained a delightful new angel when Margaret Babyak Olek, 95, of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 18, 2021. She was born on April 22,1926 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Babyak and Margaret (Stecz) Babyak and the wife of the late John (Jack) J. Olek Jr. She is preceded in death by brother William J. (Bill) Babyak; She is survived by her sister-in-law Patricia Babyak of South Park, and brother E.J. “Al” (Freda) Babyak of Mechanicsburg. “Midge” met her husband Jack when they both worked at Duquesne Light and traveled into Pittsburgh together on the train. An active member of Mary, Mother of God, Corpus Christi Church, she was a Christian Mother and also a beloved teacher’s aide for special needs children in the McKeesport School District. Margaret also served as Secretary of the McKeesport Class of 1944 and spent many years planning reunions with her committee. In her senior years, she cherished frequent lunches with her dear friends "the church ladies." Always stylish, she was a true homemaker, and enjoyed entertaining, baking and comparing recipes. Her special “Chex mix” and “carrot cake” were family favorites. Margaret also had a passion for bird watching, gardening, polka music, playing cards and crossword puzzles.
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