Richard William Gore

January 07, 2024 |

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Richard William Gore, age 75, of Washington, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 18, 1948 and was the son of the late William and Fern Heath Gore. He was the husband of the late Silvia D’Aloisio Gore, who died on May 27, 2016. Richard was a graduate of Penn Hills High School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He proudly served in the United States Army and later retired as a Pennsylvania welfare case worker. He was a history and movie expert and enjoyed reading and collecting books.

Mark Gonzales

January 07, 2024 |

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Mark Gonzales, age 62, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born in McKeesport on July 23, 1961 and is the son of Yvonne Oliver Gonzales of Port Vue and the late Frederick Gonzales. He was employed as a service manager for C. Harper Automotive Group.

Marie S. Moore

January 05, 2024 |

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Marie S. Moore, age 52, of Mckeesport, PA departed this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Marie was born in Passaic, NJ on January 6, 1971. She was the beloved daughter of Starlene Moore and James “Shorty” Taylor.

Jean Ellen Miller

December 31, 2023 |

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Jean Ellen Miller, age 88, of White Oak, died on Sunday, December 31, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on September 28, 1935 and is the daughter of the late John and Helen Kersch Mains. She is the wife of the late Thomas G. Miller, Sr.

Karen Boyer Los

December 28, 2023 |

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Karen Boyer Los, age 77, of North Huntingdon, PA, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born in Wilkinsburg, PA on December 6, 1946 and is the daughter of the late Lester Carl and Mary Rita Conrad Boyer. She graduated from Penn Hills school district and earned a teaching degree at the University of Pittsburgh. She would go on to marry Bernard “Bernie” Leo Los, with whom she shared a 50-year anniversary in 2021 prior to his death in 2022.

Beverlee Lynne Barna

December 26, 2023 |

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Beverlee Lynne Barna, age 76, of White Oak, passed away December 25, 2023. Beverlee was born July 9, 1947 in McKeesport, PA to the late Carl A and Catherine Connors Wester. She was preceded in death by sisters Carlene Falco and Shirlee Abbott and brother Robert Wester.

Raymond Howard Boyd, Jr.

December 22, 2023 |

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Raymond Howard Boyd, Jr., age 85, of White Oak, passed peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born June 26, 1938, in Homestead to the late Raymond Howard Boyd, Sr. and Roberta Parks Jesse.

Arthur Jay "Bud" Feldman

December 19, 2023 |

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Arthur Jay “Bud” Feldman, age 95, of Carmel, IN, formerly of White Oak, PA passed away on December 15 , 2023 joining his beloved wife Velma Schwartz Feldman. Born November 18, 1928 in McKeesport, PA, he graduated from McKeesport High School and attended Duquesne University. Bud was the son of doting and loving parents, Louis and Ruth Judd Feldman.

Donna Joyce DeVincentis Krivda

December 18, 2023 |

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Donna Joyce DeVincentis Krivda, age 85, of North Huntingdon, PA, died on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Donna was born in McKeesport, PA on May 18, 1938 and is the daughter of the late James and Anna Grajcar DeVincentis. Donna was a graduate of St. Peter's High School, Class of 1956. Donna was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church (the former St. Mary Czestochowa Church) in McKeesport, PA.

Raymond J. Robb

December 17, 2023 |

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Jayvon Turek Drake, Sr.

December 16, 2023 |

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Jayvon Turek Drake, Sr., age 27,  of McKeesport was called home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born June 27, 1996 and is the son of Melika Drake and Gary Vasalech.

Rose Marie Pieffer

December 15, 2023 |

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Rose Marie Pieffer, age 68, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 29, 1955 and is the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Jane (Arbagast) Ferguson.

E. Michael “Colonel” Elias

December 14, 2023 |

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E. Michael “Colonel” Elias, age 79, of McKeesport, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on August 11, 1944 and is the son of the late Esper and Josephine Piergrossi Elias. He was a 1974 graduate of the Allegheny County Police Academy, served as a McKeesport Police Officer for 27 years, later became the director of security for McKeesport Housing Authority for 10 years, and was part owner of Di’s Kornerstone Diner & Barbecue where he was the head bus boy. Michael also was the assistant bowling coach for McKeesport High School for 10 years.

Robert Honick

December 10, 2023 |

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Robert Honick, age 92, of Jeannette, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on July 24, 1931 and is the son of the late George and Mary Gray Honick, as well as his stepmother who raised him, Ruth Humphreys Honick. He was the husband of the late Margaret “Peg” Come Honick. Robert proudly served in the United States Army and later retired as a crane operator from US Steel Irvin Works. He was a longtime member of the General Smedley D. Butler Post 701, White Oak American Legion. He loved cars, bowling, and volunteering at UPMC McKeesport.

Catherine “Cassie” Mae Boyer Pratt

December 09, 2023 |

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Catherine “Cassie” Mae Boyer Pratt, age 85, of McKeesport, passed away at home, on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pottsville, PA. on October 30, 1938. Daughter of the late Wilbert P. Boyer and Alice Boyer Mathers and sister of the late A. Elaine Boyer Figel. She was a graduate of the Glassport High School class of 1956 and attended The Pittsburgh Automation Institute. Prior to retirement, she was Supervisor of Data Entry at the former Equibank in McKeesport and Pittsburgh with over 22 years’ service. She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Robert E. Pratt on January 29, 2023, and her beloved labrador retriever, Sadie this past July. She was a member of the former Mon Valley Flock of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh and attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. She was a member of the church choir, head of the Altar Guild, and additionally the Krafters Corner. Cassie also belonged to area card clubs, was a former member of the White Oak AARP, and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.