Robert A. Santiago

March 15, 2021 |

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Robert A. Santiago, age 81, of White Oak, passed peacefully March 12, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born October 3, 1939, in Homestead, PA, he was the son of the late Phillip Santiago and Mary (Villarreal) Santiago-Sawyer. Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers.

Bob retired from Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth, where he worked in maintenance and transportation. He also worked as a foreman at US Steel Duquesne Works. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends.

Nicholas Zugai

March 13, 2021 |

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Nicholas Zugai, age 86, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., died March 11, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born August 9, 1934, in East Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cvetnic) Zugai and the husband of the late Shirley (Colvin) Zugai for 53 years.

Cathy I. Scalfari

March 12, 2021 |

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Cathy I. Scalfari, age 60, of Port Vue, formerly of McKeesport, died March 10, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital.  Born February 8, 1961, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Barbara (Lanning) Evans and the late Lee Evans and wife of the late Arnaldo C. Scalfari. Cathy was a proud mother and grandmother, always present at baseball games, memorable moments, and ordinary days just to enjoy their company.  She enjoyed vacations at the beach, playing bingo, and bowling.

Stewart P. Miller

March 11, 2021 |

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Stewart P. Miller, age 58, of Duquesne, died March 10, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born May 8, 1962, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Raymond "Stew" and Frances "Cookie" (Curran) Miller and husband of Darla (Crawford) Miller.

Ignatius "Frank" Strawniak, Jr.

March 10, 2021 |

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Ignatius "Frank" Strawniak, Jr., age 77, of McKeesport, died March 8, 2021.  Born February 26, 1944, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Ignatius and Frances (Kachmarchic) Strawniak and the beloved husband of Barbara (Zeiders) Strawniak for 56 years.

Herman W. "Hank" Hayes

March 09, 2021 |

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Herman W. "Hank" Hayes, age 84, of McKeesport, died peacefully on March 5, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital, surrounded by family.  Born June 22, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Herman W. and Elizabeth (Kohler) Hays and husband of Marlene "Jean" (Johnson) Hayes.

Dolores Jean Hess

March 06, 2021 |

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Dolores Jean Hess, age 93, of North Versailles, died March 5, 2021, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.  Born August 4, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Marie (Dorr) McDevitt and beloved wife of the late Ronald James Hess.  Dolores was a life time member of the Evangelical Congregational Church in McKeesport.  She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, knitting beautiful afghans, and caring for her plants.

Daniel Gary "BIG DANNY" Foster

March 06, 2021 |

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Daniel Gary "BIG DANNY" Foster, age 72, of Meadville, formerly of McKeesport, went ALL IN on pocket aces and busted on March 3, 2021, in Meadville, PA. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 5, 1949.  He was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Wissman) Foster and the LOVING husband of Hope (Dunn) Foster for 44 years. Dan retired as a property manager at Apartments Unlimited in 2003 to aggressively pursue a career as a professional gambler.  He was also the wildly successful owner and operator of the legendary Dunn's Dairy in McKeesport for almost 20 years. Big Danny could flip a burger like no other, "The DUNNBURGER", and could play a mean game of pinball. He was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School after successfully digging graves to pass Latin. Dan was a US Army veteran and toured in Korea. He was known for many things throughout his life. Dan had an incredible sense of humor and an uncanny way to make you laugh at will.  He was a role model to many, a rock of stability, and a fierce family man. He enjoyed playing cards with his McKeesport life-long friends, Mama Pepino's cohorts, and many, many trips to the casino. He had an intense passion for coaching his Daughter Hayley's softball teams and relaxing to Doo-Wop oldies. The most important thing to Big Danny was his family's happiness. He loved and adored his precious grand-babies.

Anna Ulokovic

March 06, 2021 |

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Anna Ulokovic, age 86, of McKeesport, died March 4, 2021, at The Grove at Irwin.  Born June 27, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Libero and Marie (Cecchini) Durigon and wife of the late Victor Ulokovic.  Anna worked at the family bar, the Clover Tavern, where she bartended and cooked and cared for her family at home.  She loved listening to polka music on the weekend, playing bingo and enjoyed a card game of 500 with friends.  She especially enjoyed her weekly Saturday movie night dates with her daughter and going out to eat a meal.

Joan Gloria (Sterner) Steele

March 05, 2021 |

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Joan Gloria Steele, age 90, of White Oak, died March 4, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 6, 1930, in Madison, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Pauline (Gaffney) Sterner and the wife of the late Harry Edward Steele.

William H. Potter

March 03, 2021 |

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William H. Potter, age 76, of White Oak, died March 1, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born July 9, 1944, in Wilkinsburg, he was the son of the late John and Ruth (Ginther) Potter and the husband of Darlene (Grott) Potter.

Jacob W. Savani

March 03, 2021 |

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Jacob W. Savani, age 71, of McKeesport, died peacefully on March 1, 2021.  Born August 17, 1949, in Greensburg, he was the son of the late Jacob and Catherine (Ruffing) Savani and husband of Janet (Ryan) Savani.

Donald Clark Robbins

March 01, 2021 |

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Donald Clark Robbins, 84, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 27th, 2021 with his wife Christine M. Robbins by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leete Robbins and Dorothy Clark Robbins. He is also survived by his stepdaughters, Melissa Meredith McLeod of Sarasota, Florida and Heather Amanda Black of Franklin, Tennessee as well as his brother, Richard Leete Robbins of Palm Beach, Florida.

James E. Jackson

February 26, 2021 |

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James “Jim” Jackson, of Liberty Borough, died on February 25, 2021, from complications from dementia. He’s survived by his loving wife of nearly 52 years, Louise Jackson, and his brother Albert Jackson (Carol). He will live on in the lives of his three children: Susan Jackson Dunsey (Darren); Brent Jackson (Aimee); and Kathryn Haskin (Matt); and the grandchildren he adored: Ethan Dunsey, Gabriella Jackson, Aidan Dunsey, Emma Jackson, and Adeline Haskin. He’s also remembered with love and great affection by his brothers-and-sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family. In death, he is reunited with loved ones, most especially his parents, Albert Jackson and Anna Jackson Gibson, and his sisters, Lois Jean Wunderley, Mary Ann Bowman, and Linda Trunzo.

Adrian Hrynyk

February 26, 2021 |

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Adrian Hrynyk, age 94, of McKeesport, formerly of White Oak, died Feb. 25, 2021, at The Palms at O'Neil. Born Sept. 8, 1926, in Ukraine, he was the son of the late Walter and Sophia (Cygan) Hrynyk and the husband of the late Regina (Skop) Hrynyk.