September 18, 2020 |
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Oleva Mae Gainer, 89, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born September 5, 1931 in Grantsville, WV, and was the daughter of the late Levi Franklin and Elfie (Barr) Fowler. She was the wife of the late Larry Glenn Gainer who passed away in 1999. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the Choir and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Oleva was a retired Real Estate Agent and had worked for Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
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September 18, 2020 |
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Jeff Leroch, 49, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at home. He was born April 27, 1971 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Robert Lee Leroch Sr. and Mary Jane O'Brien Leroch. Jeff was an avid WWE wrestling fan and never missed a show. He worked as an electrical technician.
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September 16, 2020 |
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Andrew Justin Larson, 29, West Palm Beach, Fl, formerly of North Versailles, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born November 14, 1990 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Harry A. "Howie" (Sharon) Larson of East McKeesport and Cheryl A. (Greg) Chronowski Berko of North Versailles. Andrew graduated from East Allegheny High School in 2009 and served in The US Air Force at Sheppard Air Force Base for almost 2 years. Andrew worked as a contractor doing home remodels, he also enjoyed working out, skydiving, snorkeling and pool & billiards. He was known as an avid cook and grillmaster as well. He loved his motorcycle and had plans to go to Palm Beach Bike Night and Bike Week. Most importantly, he loved his children more than words can say.
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September 13, 2020 |
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Robert Bruce Evans, 82, of Lincoln Borough, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born July 30, 1938 in Ellwood City and was the son of the late John Elmer and Viola Rosetta (Bookamer) Evans. He was the husband of the late Joyce (Marsh) Evans. Robert was retired from US Steel Irvin Works.
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September 13, 2020 |
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JoAnn Cerniglia, 62, of Greensburg, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born March 16, 1958 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Natalie (Ivison) Oddo.
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September 11, 2020 |
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Kevin DeWayne Younge, 43, of Boston, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born February 24, 1977 in Buncombe County, NC, and is the son of Teresa Marie McFalls and James F. Younge. In addition to his parents, he is survived by sons, Christopher J. Younge, Jonathan T. Younge, Matthew D. Younge, Joseph R. Younge, and Adam P. Clymire, brother, Dustin J. (Maureen) Younge, grandsons, Lincoln P. Younge and Carter J. Younge, and step-mother, Shari Whitney.
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September 09, 2020 |
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Anthony "Tony" Joseph Ferrante, 61, of White Oak, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born October 22, 1958 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Charles "Blit" and JoAnn (Bastow) Ferrante. Tony was a Automobile Salesman. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Ferrante, brother, Steve (Lisa) Ferrante of Shamong, NJ, sister, Karen (George William) Haas of Emmaus, nieces, a nephew, aunts, uncles, and cousins. There is no visitation. 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
September 09, 2020 |
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Florence “Flo” Speidel, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020, 11 days after the passing of her beloved husband of nearly 70 years, Bill. Born Florence Kathryn Delo on November 12, 1929 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Monroe M. Delo and Freda (Blend) Delo. Left to cherish her legacy is her sister, Ethel (Delo) Harris of Erie and her children Carol (James) Anderson of Mechanicsburg, William D. (Barbara) Speidel, III of Butler and David (Barbara) Speidel of South Fayette; 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Flo graduated from East McKeesport High School in 1947 where she was in the Girls’ and Mixed Chorus, Tri-Hi-Y, Art Club, Junior Play and the Decorating Committee. After High School, she took evening business classes at Carnegie Mellon and Robert Morris and was an Administrative Assistant in the Executive Office of Pittsburgh Plate Glass until she met and married the love of her life, Bill.
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September 05, 2020 |
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Shirley Frances "Fran" (Whittington) Smith, 84, of Rostraver, formerly of Buena Vista, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born May 5, 1936 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late William E. and Elizabeth Mae (Girard) Whittington. She was the wife of the late H. Jere Smith who passed away November 28, 2005.
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September 02, 2020 |
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Shirley A. Noll, 87, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was born January 24, 1933 in Versailles and was the daughter of the late J. William and Helen (Semcoski) Gates, Sr. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and had worked for the former King and Keeney Oil Co. in Boston. She is survived by her husband, Gerald H. Noll, brother-in-law, Donald (Barbara) Noll of West Mifflin, and nieces and nephews.
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September 01, 2020 |
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William Daniel Speidel, Jr., 94, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday night, August 26, 2020 at his home in Elizabeth Twp. Born on April 26, 1926 in East McKeesport, he was the son of William Daniel Speidel, Sr. and Martha (Jones) Speidel. Left to cherish his legacy are his wife of nearly 70 years, Florence (Delo) Speidel and their children Carol (James) Anderson of Mechanicsburg, William D. (Barbara) Speidel, III of Butler and David (Barbara) Speidel of South Fayette; 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill graduated from East McKeesport High School where he played football, basketball and was president of the student council.
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September 01, 2020 |
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Isabel (Garcia) Suarez 101, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at home. She was born April 15, 1919 in Clarksburg, WV, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Adella (Garcia) Garcia. She was the wife of the late Alfred "Fred" Suarez who passed away December 10, 1999. Isabel was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and was a Charter Member of the Central Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary in Elizabeth Township. She was retired from the Elizabeth Forward School District. Her hobbies included crafting, baking and making candy.
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August 30, 2020 |
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Edward William Eversole, 69, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born August 27, 1951 in Keyser, WV, and was the son of Beatrice (Miller) Eversole of Glassport and the late Olen B. Eversole, Sr.
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August 27, 2020 |
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Milan Samuel Washowich, 80, of Plum, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born April 16, 1940 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Louis and Nellie (Bocek) Washowich. Milan was retired banking manager for Western Pennsylvania National Bank, which would later become PNC for many years and was a former member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, where he previously served as an altar server. He was a proud member of The McKeesport Lions Club, The Port Vue Seniors and The Archer Hill Bowling league. He was a softball player for many years for McKeesport on the Equibank team of The Steel Valley League and also played basketball every Wednesday night at the former Turner's gym in McKeesport.
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August 27, 2020 |
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Mary Loretta Evanko, 76, of Elizabeth Township, formerly of Versailles, passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2020 . She was born December 21, 1943 in Port Vue and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna May (Kyne) Bilak. She was the wife of the late John Richard Evanko, Sr., who passed away August 10, 2019. Mary was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, McKeesport. She is survived by her son, Michael J. Evanko of Ashburn, VA, grandchildren, Christopher (Jena) Evanko, Mandy Evanko, Kasey Evanko, and Griffin Evanko, great-grandchildren, Wes Evanko and Hannah Ivey, and nieces and nephews.
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