James "Jimbo" Klein

May 05, 2021 |

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James "Jimbo" Klein, age 65, of McKeesport, died April 27, 2021, at UPMC Mercy Hospital.  Born January 28, 1956, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stephen Albert and Isabel (Pinzak) Klein.

Richard M. Goltz

May 04, 2021 |

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Richard M. Goltz, age 87 of Irwin, formally of Defuniak Springs, FL, died May 1, 2021, at St. Margaret Hospital. Born July 8, 1933, in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Harry Christian and Anna (Widowski) Goltz and the husband of Jean (Allen) Goltz.
Richard retired from Newburgh & South Shore Railroad as a demurrage clerk and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was an Elder in the Defuniak Springs Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Richard was a portrait and landscape artist and made video and DVD recordings of old TV shows and movies as a hobby. He enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, bird watching, traveling, and always looked forward to visits with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his children, Rick (Lydia) Goltz of Arizona, Larry (Mary) Goltz of Florida, Lori Vialpondo of California, and Suzi (Michael) O'Donnell of Irwin; and grandchildren, Richie, Abigail, Ricky, Elizabeth, and Savanna.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Rachel.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Supervisor, Chris Odasso

Charlotte (Suley) Lewis Ban

April 29, 2021 |

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Charlotte (Suley) Lewis Ban, age 70, of White Oak, died on April 26, 2021, at home.

She was a retired nurse's aid, working in the assisted living field. Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Turtle Creek and graduated T.C.H.S. in 1968. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish. She cared for so many in her life, and with a heart that was bigger than her, she provided love to all young, old, men, women, and furry friends. Charlotte also enjoyed gardening and tending to her animal children.

She is survived by her son, John Michael; brother, Richard Suley; and many other extended family members. Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.

Veronica C. Swomley

April 22, 2021 |

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Veronica C. Swomley, age 78, of McKeesport, died April 22, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born December 24, 1942, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Kovacs) Bozga and wife of the late Thomas J. Swomley.

David Henning

April 21, 2021 |

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David Henning, age 51 of McKeesport, died April 20, 2021, at home. Born December 10, 1969, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Donald Henning and Alice Gardner Myers Henning.

David was a McKeesport High School graduate and was a huge McKeesport Tigers fan. He loved working at Giant Eagle, and everyone who stopped in knew his smiling face. David was a life-long member of the Kephart United.
Methodist Church.  David was a Pittsburgh sports fanatic and could tell you the stats for every Pittsburgh team. He was truly an inspiration to everyone he knew and had a gift for making lasting friendships.

He will be greatly missed by all.

David is survived by his aunt Mary Ellen Hawley, uncle Harl Hawley, and aunt Mildred Thomas; cousins Karen Jeffer, Sharon King,  Arthur F. Myers, Thomas Myers, Craig Myers, Brian Myers, Melanie Kortz, Robin Galatin, Tara Sue Minyon, Christopher Hawley and Richard Hawley, his Fawcett Plan extended family, including Doreen Jacobs, who was always faithfully by David’s side during his illness, and her sons, Bobby, Anthony, Ryan, and daughter, Dana DelDuca-Cindric, Jamie McDonald, and many more.  They not only considered David part of their family but played a huge role in his care throughout his life.

David S. Williams

April 20, 2021 |

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David S. Williams, age 72, of McKeesport, died April 16, 2021, at The Grove Irwin.  Born August 14, 1948, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late David T. and Jennie (Davis) Williams.

Dorothy A. Kane

April 19, 2021 |

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Dorothy A. Kane, age 77, of McKeesport, died April 13, 2021, at home.  Born June 23, 1943, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Pemberton) White and wife of the late Richard Kane with whom she shared 53 beautiful years of marriage.

Joann B. Gajdzik

April 17, 2021 |

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Joann B. Gajdzik, age 80, of McKeesport, died April 15, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born June 12, 1940, in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Sarah (Spencer) Costa, and the loving wife of the late George P. Gajdzik, Sr., for 55 years.  You could always find Joann with a book reading a western romance novel.  Her sharp wit and intelligence would be on full display while watching Jeopardy with her family.  She always sounded off before anyone else with the answers.  Joann also enjoyed playing scrabble and pinochle.

Betty Lou (Edwards) Stull

April 13, 2021 |

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Betty Lou Stull, age 88, of White Oak, died April 8, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 27, 1932, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel (Cathcart) Edwards and the wife of the late Calvin Stull.

Edward J. Babyak

April 09, 2021 |

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Edward J. Babyak, age 84, of McKeesport, died April 4, 2021, at UPMC East in Monroeville. Born August 23, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cuprinkova) Babyak and the husband of Helen K. (Stefko) Babyak for over 55 years.

Theodore K. Foust

April 07, 2021 |

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Theodore Foust, age 72, of McKeesport, died March 31, 2021, at home. Born June 6, 1948, in Braddock. He was the son of the late Harry and Rachel (Clair) Foust and is survived by a brother Russell (Alice) Foust. Theodore was an Army veteran.  Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.  A private burial was held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.  Chris Odasso, Supervisor.

Patricia H. (Matta) Pastirik

April 06, 2021 |

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Patricia H. (Matta) Pastirik, age 83, of McKeesport, died April 5, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born June 27, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Balint) Matta and the wife of the late Edward W. Pastirik.

Louis "Bud" F. Holtzman Jr.

March 22, 2021 |

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Louis "Bud" F. Holtzman Jr., age 83, of McKeesport, died March 21, 2021, at home. Born February 13, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Louis F. Holtzman Sr. and Mary (Ormond) Holtzman.

Mary Jean Carroll

March 21, 2021 |

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Mary Jean Carroll, age 86, of White Oak, died March 20, 2021, at Canterbury Place.  Born January 5, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank Louis  and Helena (Parodi) Sanders and wife of the late Joseph P. Carroll.

Herman J. Breit

March 18, 2021 |

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Herman J. Breit, age 83, of North Versailles, died March 15, 2021, at Family Hospice Canterbury Place.  Born January 24, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Julia (Ganter) Breit.