March 25, 2020 |
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John Philip Horne, 85, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born March 28, 1934 in Jeannette and was the son of the late Raymond J. Horne, Sr. and the late Mable Marie (Anderson) Horne. He was the husband of the late Irene (Noble) Horne who passed away in 2000. John was a Cemetery Grounds Keeper in Washington, D.C. and was a US Marine Corps Veteran.
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March 23, 2020 |
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Grant Leslie Scott, 74, of White Oak, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born October 24, 1945 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Daniel I. and Mary (King) Scott. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in McKeesport, and was a life member of the McKeesport Sportsman's Association and the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association. Grant was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and was a retired Environmental Services Section Chief at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Aspinwal. He had previously worked for US Steel - Irvin Works.
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March 20, 2020 |
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Ralph J. Whitney, 74, of McKeesport, died Friday, March 20, 2020 at home. He was born September 12, 1945 in McKeesport, and was the son of the late Joseph and Nora Whitney and brother of the late John “Jack” Whitney, Lenora Gibbons, Joseph “Billy” Whitney, and Charles Whitney. He was a retired supervisor for American Bridge. He was a proud member of the Mary Mother of God Parish (Corpus Christi Site), where he also served as an usher. Ralph was a member of the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association in McKeesport and the Sutersville Moose. He also served as the president of the McKeesport Senior Center.
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March 17, 2020 |
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Vera E. Mehlman, 94, of Boston, passed away Tuesday March 17, 2020. She was born June 10, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Clarence B. and Mary (West) Campbell. She was the wife of the late Herman Mehlman. Vera was a member of the Boston United Methodist Church, McKeesport Hospital Alumni Association, Elizabeth Township AARP, and the Sunshiners Club. She was a Registered Nurse at McKeesport Hospital and retired after 25 Years of service.
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March 16, 2020 |
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Duane Dale Richardson, 75, of Forward Township, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was born November 24, 1944 in New Eagle and was the son of the late Vincent and Elizabeth (Chesney) Richardson. Duane was a retired Diesel Mechanic and had worked for Brockway Trucking, Blackburn International, John Lipp Construction and Patterson Supply Co. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.
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March 11, 2020 |
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Darron William Main, Jr., 34, of Bunola, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born December 17, 1985 in McKeesport and was the son of Darron Lee Main, Sr., of McKeesport and the late Tammi Lou Fresh. Darron worked for Family Tent Rental in Large. His hobbies included Lego's, spending time with his children and family, and Bunola Bon Fires and BBQ's.
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March 11, 2020 |
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Anne D. Vunovic, 91, of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. She was born March 24, 1928 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Burke and Mildred Ivosevich. She was the wife of the late Milan George Vunovic who passed away June 18, 1957. Anne was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. She was retired from the McKeesport Area School District after more than 25 years of service.
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March 11, 2020 |
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James Walter Ludwig, Jr, 56, of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was born February 28, 1964 in Bennettsville, SC, and was the son of the late James W. Ludwig Sr. and Betty (Spivey) Ludwig . James was an Electrician for Signstat in Jeannette and was a US Army Veteran.
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March 06, 2020 |
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Joseph W. Kapis, Jr., 82, of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He was born February 22, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joseph W. Kapis Sr., and the late Anna (Marish) Kapis. He was the husband of the late Diane (McNulty) Kapis who passed away April 27, 2008. Joseph was a retired Machinist for the former Westinghouse Air Brake and was a member of the Eleventh Ward Welfare Association, the Elizabeth Township Ex-serviceman's Association and the Buena Vista Fire Co.
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March 05, 2020 |
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Rose M. Cafiero, 95, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was born October 4, 1924 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Nick and Clorinda (Liberatore) Cafiero . She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick Church in Christy Park. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1942 where she was an accomplished flutist in the Orchestra and Marching Band. Rose worked for the former G.C. Murphy Co. Home Office in their Sales Promotion Department for 42 years and was a member of the S.M.E.R.F. organization.
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March 04, 2020 |
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Richard Allen Carl, 68, of "Little Boston" Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Monday, March 2, 2020. His clear and never ending love of his family is all he would want to be remembered for so, "Don't make a big fuss about it". Born March 26, 1951 in Aliquippa he was the son of the late Richard G. Carl and Arnetta (Besch) Cheuvront. Richard was a retired Senior Systems Analyst for BNY-Mellon in Pittsburgh but his true passion was being an artist, with a specialty in photography and mixed media.
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March 04, 2020 |
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Doris Jean Fazekas, 94, of Versailles, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born November 18, 1925 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Blanche (Dalton) McLaughlin. Doris was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish- St. Patrick Church in Christy Park. She was a former nurse's Aid at McKeesport Hospital and had also worked for the former Kill's Drug Store in Glassport.
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March 03, 2020 |
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Anthony Richard Niedzwecki, 87, of Liberty Borough, passed away at home on February 29, 2020. He was born June 12, 1932 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Adam and Helen (Wauldman) Niedzwecki . He was a member of St. Mark Parish in Liberty Borough, and was a retired Supervisor for Carbidie in Greenock. He was a US Army Veteran. Anthony was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved spending time at his hunting camp in St. Mary's, PA.
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March 03, 2020 |
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James P. "Jim" Valecko, 81, of Liberty Boro, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born June 25, 1938 in Port Vue and was the son of the late John and Barbara O'Branovich Valecko. Jim was a US Army Veteran and for his service he was awarded The Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of the former Holy Trinity Church in McKeesport, where he was an usher and a member of the choir. He was also a current member of St. Mark's Parish- Liberty Boro Worship Site.
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February 28, 2020 |
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Elizabeth Gail Wall, 82, of Versailles, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was born May 23, 1937 in Connellsville and was the daughter of the late Percy and Margaret (Showman) Harshman. She was the wife of the late George martin and Archibald Wall. She was a member of the Christy Park United Methodist Church and had previously worked at the former Zayre's and Ames in Versailles.
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