June 29, 2020 |
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Helen J. (Donato) Tozzi, 90, of White Oak, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born April 6, 1930 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (DiMonaco) Donato. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God - St. Patrick Parish in Christy Park. Helen was Founder of the McKeesport Majorette Drum and Bugle Corps. During the organization's forty years, she helped shape the lives of thousands of young men and women in the McKeesport and surrounding areas.
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June 29, 2020 |
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Carl E. Barker, 80, of Greenock, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born November 14, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John E. "Jack" and Dorothy Jane (Guest) Barker. He was retired from Standard LaFarge and was a member and past recording secretary of the Elizabeth Township Sportsman's Club. He was also a member of Studebaker Drivers Club, Buena Vista Fire Company Social Club, WMBU, and the Elizabeth Township Ex-serviceman's Association.
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June 27, 2020 |
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John Hanasewych, 70, of McCandless, died Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born April 16, 1950 in Muhldorf, Germany and was the son of the late Iwan and Maria (Petruniak) Hanasewych. John worked in construction before returning to school and completing a degree in mechanical/electrical technology. He worked as a wireman at Curtiss Wright before retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
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June 23, 2020 |
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Durant Gantt, 81, of Buena Vista, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at home. He was born July 6, 1938 in Aiken, SC, and was the son of the late I.D. and Azilee (Hoover) Gantt. Durant was a retired carpenter.
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June 23, 2020 |
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Shirley L. Barnes, 91, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020. She was born September 12, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Blanche (Dalton) McLaughlin. She was the wife of the late Charles A. "Buck" Barnes who passed away November 27, 1995. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church and was retired from McKeesport Hospital.
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June 21, 2020 |
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Carolyn Chatlos, 77, of West Mifflin, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at home. She was born December 26, 1942 in Osceola Mills and was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary (Dresko) Herr. She was the wife of the late John Chatlos and the late Erby Grayson. Carolyn was retired from the McKeesport Post Office. She is survived by sons, Erby Grayson, Jr., of West Mifflin, David (Sarah J.) Grayson of White Oak, and Charles Grayson of Clairton, daughter, Sarah Rebecca Grayson of Hanson, KY, brother, Dale (Ruth) Herr of McKeesport, sisters, Shirley Sidun of North Irwin and Barbara Byers of Elizabeth, grandchildren, Jesse and Jake Schweitzer and Amanda, Amy, Ashley and Shane Grayson, great-grandchildren, Gavin, Gabriel, Samuel, Raleigh, Devonte, Deonte, Natasha, and Keith, and nieces and nephews.
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June 19, 2020 |
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Beverly Karg, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. Widow of the late John "Jack" Karg, she was born Beverly Mary Burley on April 12, 1938 in McKeesport, daughter of the late John and Mary (Palm) Burley. Beverly was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, a leader of Ladies of Charity, a parishioner of St. Michael Church, and taught catechism at both St. Perpetua and St. Michael parishes. In her youth, Beverly performed in Civic Light Opera, and later taught dance lessons at the former Three Sisters Dance Studio in McKeesport and privately in her home. She also taught dance and exercise at McKeesport Penn State Campus and was a volunteer at McKeesport Hospital. She had previously worked for several years at the former Beneficial Finance in McKeesport. She is survived by her son, Kevin Karg of Elizabeth Township, daughter, Karin M. (Scott Kimball) Karg and grandson, John Baer Kimball of Waltham, MA. There is no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 am, on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Township. The Rev. Thomas Wagner will be officiating. Interment will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. 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
June 18, 2020 |
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Mary Margaret Malandra, 80, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born August 11, 1939 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late James F. and Elenore D. "Laura" (Szygenda) McKay. She was a member of St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Township and was a retired School Nurse at the Elizabeth Forward High School. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1957, McKeesport Hospital School of Nursing in 1960, California University of PA in 1976 , and Penn State University in 1992.
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June 18, 2020 |
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Thomas Daniel "Bomber" Marsak, 71, of White Oak, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020. He was born April 15, 1949 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Louis Joseph and Helen (Niemic) Marsak. Thomas worked for the City of Pittsburgh and retired after 38 years.
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June 12, 2020 |
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Judith Lynne Johnson, 76, of Christy Park, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 11, 2020. She was born March 5, 1944 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Norma (Amorose) Santone. She was the wife of the late Raymond James Johnson who passed away March 31, 2016. Judith was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish- St. Patrick Worship Site and the Friendly Club there. She was also a member of the former Turner's Club in Christy Park. She was a Certified Nurse Assistant at UPMC McKeesport Hospital and retired after 30 years of service.
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June 10, 2020 |
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David Permigiani, 65, of Elizabeth Township, passed away, Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born February 28, 1955 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Angelo and Matilda (DelDuca) Permigiani. David was a Special Education Teacher at Elizabeth Forward High School. He was a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania and Elizabeth Forward Class of 1973.
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June 10, 2020 |
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Diane Margot Hagerty, 75, of West Mifflin, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born June 18, 1944 in Laurel, Mississippi, and was the daughter of the late James P. and Rita (Schmidt) Lawrence. She was the wife of the late Charles Henry Hagerty who passed away July 4, 2015. She was a member of the Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Hills and was previousley a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Chester, WV.
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June 10, 2020 |
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Maureen Helen Bulischeck, 76, of Versailles, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020. She was born January 30, 1944 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late James and Betty Doonan. She was the wife of the late Joseph Michael Bulischeck who passed away July 14, 2019.
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June 09, 2020 |
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Brian Michael Armstrong, 36, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at home where he was loved. He was born March 26, 1984 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Brian was raised in Pittsburgh and attended Liberty Elementary where he was a Boy Scout, Frick International Studies Academy where he spoke Spanish as a second language and played the Oboe in the Pittsburgh Public Schools Orchestra, then graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School in 2002 where he was on the Robotics Team and participated in the First Competition in Orlando, Florida. Brian was #56 on the Taylor Allderdice Football Team and played in both the City and State Championship games.
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June 04, 2020 |
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Wilma S. Ultis, 68, of Irwin, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. She was born October 27, 1951 in Greensburg. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Ronn P. Ultis, daughters, Nina (Kunta) Fossett of Bristow, VA, Denise (Jeff) Keracher of Greensburg, and Diana McAllister of Turtle Creek, her sister and best friend, Katy Celio (Mark Yeskey) of Herminie, brother, David Shick of Lowber, grandchildren, Jesse, Sydney, Kyle, Taylor, Cyrus, Quentin, and nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Freda (Greagor) Shick, father and mother-in-law, Andy and Velma Ultis, daughter, Dawn Ultis, sister, Janice Lipski, brother, Johnny Shick.
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