Robert J. Peternel

September 26, 2022 |

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Robert J. Peternel, age 94, of West Mifflin, died on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 3, 1927 and is the son of the late Joseph Peternel and Mary Dolance Peternel Wayne and the husband of the late Mildred Lamars Peternel. He proudly served in the United States Airforce during World War II and for many years after the war.

Joseph Nagy

September 26, 2022 |

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Joseph Nagy, age 82, of White Oak, died on Friday, September 23, 2022. He was born in Glassport on April 6, 1940 and is the son of the late Joseph and Anna Skalski Nagy and the husband of the late I. Jean Shearer Nagy, who died on March 5, 1993. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA); McKeesport Sportsman’s Association; and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was employed and retired as a police officer for White Oak Borough. He also was a self-defense and firearms instructor for the McKeesport Sportsman’s Association and the White Oak Police Department and was a White Oak City Councilman for six years.

Robert J. DeCecco

September 26, 2022 |

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Robert J. DeCecco, age 83, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on December 17, 1938 and is the son of the late John and Josephine Tarorick DeCecco. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1960-1966 in Europe. He was employed at Pram Laboratories for 11 years, Westinghouse Transportation Division for 3 years, and Versa Fabricating for approximately 15 years where he retired.

Gene Annette Burger

September 21, 2022 |

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The life of a well-known costume designer and conservator associated with Westmoreland County Historical Society from 1978 to 1992, died, September 15, 2022.

Gene Annette Lacey Burger passed on after an extended stay at Greensburg Care Center after a stroke a few years ago.

Margaret Maralyn "Lynn" McKay

September 20, 2022 |

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With her loved ones at her bedside, and her Ronnie holding her hand, Lynn peacefully drifted off to her final earthly sleep on September 18, 2022. After prolonged struggles with innumerable maladies, she just left her pain and suffering behind. Born in 1934 on Flag Day to John P. Hoerr, Jr. and Alyce Davenport, Lynn was extremely proud of her White Oak heritage. She loved to relate how her father, John, designed and built the original Rainbow Gardens complex.

Stanley J. Kulczyski, Jr.

September 17, 2022 |

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Stanley J. Kulczyski, Jr., age 84, of North Versailles, died on Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh on January 19, 1938 and is the son of the late Stanley J., Sr. and Laura Wnuk. He was employed for many years at Precise Metals and Plastics.

Joanne Frances Bonessi

September 16, 2022 |

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Joanne Frances Bonessi, age 85, of Mt. Lebanon, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on April 6, 1937 and is the daughter of the late Joseph Paul and Estelle Cougan Farrell and was the wife of the late Dr. James Vincent Bonessi, who died on February 28, 2018. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and of the Catholic University of America.

William A. Wagner

September 16, 2022 |

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William A. Wagner, age 78, of McKeesport, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. He was born in McKeesport on November 2, 1943 and is the son of the late Wilbur and Claire Slick Wagner.  

John Stanley Slinskey

September 14, 2022 |

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John Stanley Slinskey, age 89, of Dravosburg, died on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 12, 1933, grew up in the South Side, and is the son of the late Stanley and Catherine Dudrick Slinskey. He served in the United States Army in the Armored Tank Division during the Korean War. After the war, he was employed as an insurance sales agent for John Hancock for 38 years. He loved spending time with his family, listening to easy listening music, and watching old Sherlock Holmes and Western movies. He was a very religious man, attended Mass often, and enjoyed serving as an altar boy in his youth.

David Scott Lang

September 06, 2022 |

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David Scott Lang, age 57, of Pitcairn, PA, beloved son of the late Donald and Nancy Day Lang, passed away in his home on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Shane Andrew Wardropper

September 04, 2022 |

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Shane Andrew Wardropper, age 18, of Coraopolis, PA, died on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh on January 25, 2004 and is the son of Eric (Molly Allman) Wardropper of Coraopolis and Sharon “Sherri” Swedlund of West Fork, Arkansas.

Michael Edward Sendek

September 03, 2022 |

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Michael Edward Sendek, of White Oak, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at The Grove at Irwin on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 70. Born on November 20, 1951, he is predeceased by Linda, his beloved wife of 42 years and his parents Helen and Edward Sendek of Windber, Pennsylvania and one brother.

Margaret Anselmo

August 27, 2022 |

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Margaret Anselmo, age 97, of White Oak, died on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on December 5, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Felix and Maria Stella Sabella Giganti. She was preceded in death by her husband Michele Anselmo, and siblings, Julius Giganti; Rose Panico; Sarah Gumina; Rosella Fichera; Dorothy Annoreno; Stella Lopretto; and Josephine Annoreno. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church.

Regina Emerick

August 24, 2022 |

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Regina Emerick, age 60, of Palm Bay, FL, died on Monday, August 22, 2022. She was born in McKeesport on January 9, 1962 and is the daughter of the late Jack and Regina Kelley Hoak. She was employed as a project analyst at L3Harris Technologies. Regina liked adventuring to new places to visit National Parks and monuments. She loved the Laurel Highlands and belonged among the wildflowers. She spent a lot of her time tending to nature in her own backyard by planting and feeding songbirds and critters. Fall was her favorite season and she'd never miss a Pittsburgh Steelers game. She was a true nurturer by nature and will be sorely missed by every person or creature that knew her.

Theresa M. Heasly Yoest

August 24, 2022 |

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On Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Theresa M. Heasly Yoest, loving wife, and mother of two daughters, passed away at age 70. She was born in McKeesport on August 10, 1952.