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Thomas W. Jewkes

December 16, 2023 |

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Thomas W. Jewkes, age 72, of North Versailles, died December 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on March 17, 1951, in Braddock, he is the son of the late Samuel and Elsie (Janton) Jewkes and the loving husband of 47 years to Arlene( Reagan) Jewkes.

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Eugene R. "Gene" Luketic

December 15, 2023 |

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Eugene R. "Gene" Luketic, age 79, of White Oak, died December 12, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born February 7, 1944, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stephen and Catherine (Kesser) Luketic and the beloved husband of Margaret "Peg" (Viscuso) Luketic.

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Mary Jane Caston

December 13, 2023 |

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Mary Jane Caston, age 86, of McKeesport, died December 12, 2023, at Riverside Care Center. Born July 9, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Mary Rose (Cartia) Moss and wife of the late Reginald "Russ" Caston for 55 years.

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Franklin E. Heck

December 07, 2023 |

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 Franklin E. Heck, age 71, of McKeesport, died at home on December 6, 2023.  Born August 6, 1952, in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Edwin and Ruth (Lightcap) Heck and the husband of Rise (Swartz) Heck for 21 years.

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Kathleen Anne Webster

December 07, 2023 |

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Kathleen Anne Webster, age 70, of McKeesport, died at home on December 5, 2023. Born September 2, 1953, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dolores (Woodworth) Galley and the wife of William Webster, Jr., for 45 years

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Roy O. Steele

December 06, 2023 |

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Roy O. Steele, age 58, of McKeesport, died December 2, 2023. Born August 10, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Roy O. Steele and Rose Marie (Ross) Steele.

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Jessica M. Zilich

December 06, 2023 |

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Jessica M. Zilich, age 43, of McKeesport, died December 1, 2023. Born April 24, 1980, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Nancy (Rodman) Zilich and the wife of Richard A. "Rick" Mack.

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Thelma A. "Gaga" Mehaffey,

December 04, 2023 |

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Thelma A. "Gaga" Mehaffey, age 93, of McKeesport, died at home on December 1, 2023. Born December 31, 1929, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Frieda (Dannenhauer) McCall.

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Florian Mercea

December 01, 2023 |

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Florian Mercea, age 92, of McKeesport, died November 28, 2023, at home. Born October 28, 1931, in Sarand-Bihor, Romania, he was the son of the late Pavel and Ana (Sotoc) Mercea and the husband of Eileen (Biddle) Brady Mercea.

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Bertha C. Szala

November 28, 2023 |

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Bertha C. Szala, age 102, of McKeesport, died November 26, 2023, at AHN Forbes Hospital.  Born June 26, 1921, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Walenty and Amelia Halon Szala.

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Francis "Frank" Theodore Cendar

November 28, 2023 |

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Francis "Frank" Theodore Cendar, 94, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Riverside Health & Rehab Center. Born August 26, 1929, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Adolph and Elsie (Tichonevic) Cendrosky and the husband of Marlene (Rojevcan) Cendar. They were married on June 11, 1960, and recently celebrated 63 years together.

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Dr. George Constantine Sotereanos

November 21, 2023 |

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Dr. George Constantine Sotereanos, DDS, born September 12, 1930 and died November 18, 2023, was the third son of Greek immigrants Constantine and Marcella Sotereanos, originally from Vrontados, Isle of Chios.  He leaves behind a rich legacy, including three children: Constantine Sotereanos, MD, Nicholas Sotereanos, MD, and Anastasia Sotereanos, BS, as well as six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Born in McKeesport, PA, George's journey began at age seven, when he started working as a grocery boy, contributing to his family's livelihood.  He excelled academically, graduating top of his class from McKeesport High School, where he was later honored in their Hall of Fame. George's relentless work ethic continued through his years at the University of Pittsburgh.  While working full-time night shifts at the National Tube steel mill, he earned his BS in Chemistry in just three years, again finishing first in his class. His pursuit of excellence led him to the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry.  Balancing full-time work at Koppers lab as a chemist, he graduated at the top of his class, followed by a residency in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at West Penn and Allegheny General Hospital.

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Adam R. Carpentero

November 21, 2023 |

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Adam R. Carpentero, age 38, of McKeesport, died November 18, 2023.  Born March 25, 1985, in Orange, CA, he was the son of Jeanne Stoecklein and the late Roger Carpentero and the partner of Amanda Pople. 

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Patricia Gelman

November 10, 2023 |

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Patricia Gelman, age 74, of Washington, PA, formerly of Irwin, died November 7, 2023, at Transitions Healthcare of Washington, PA. Born November 10, 1948, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late John and Sophia (Kurstopic) Kovalsky and the wife of the late Howard Gelman.

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Mary Jane Chemsak

November 02, 2023 |

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Mary Jane Chemsak, age 89, of McKeesport, died November 1, 2023, at AHN Jefferson Hospital.  Born April 29, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Susan (Rasco) Chemsak.  Mary Jane was a member and cantor at Saint Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, the McKeesport Garden Club, and volunteered at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  She enjoyed needlework, crafting, reading,  building full size doll houses, and playing piano.  Mary Jane loved to travel the world and had even taken flying lessons.  She was an avid football and golf fan and played golf for many years.

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