March 18, 2017 |
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Robert M. Schweitzer, age 69 of West Mifflin, died suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2017. Robert was born in McKeesport on May 7, 1947, son of the late Herman R. and Mary Rose Martucci Schweitzer. He retired happily as a Lieutenant for the West Mifflin Police Department after 29 years of service. He was a member of the #3 Fire Department of West Mifflin, American Legion Post 712 in Pleasant Hills, Fraternal Order of Police, VFW Post 802 in Wilson, Syria Shriners, and the Bethel Park Lodge #761 F&AM for over 39 years. He also loved watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and spending time with his fellow friends.
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March 18, 2017 |
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Ruth G. Bettinelli, age 95 of McKeesport, died Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born in Donora, PA September 3, 1921, the daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude Snyder Schettler, and wife of the late Louis J. Bettinelli. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Jane P. Bettinelli of McKeesport and Amy B. (John) Brien of Raleigh, North Carolina; sister Dorothy Ann Debowski of Donora, PA; also 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
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March 15, 2017 |
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Russell Louis Goetz, 86, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born Saturday, May 31, 1930, to father, Herbert J. Goetz, and mother, Edith (Rotzsch) Goetz, in McKeesport, the third of three sons, following brothers, Raymond and Robert.
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March 14, 2017 |
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Gary G. Tomko, age 65, of East McKeesport died Saturday, March 11, 2017. Gary’s love for history and music will be remembered as well as his service to the citizens of Pennsylvania through his employment as a social worker for the PA Dept. of Human Services. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean E. (Duffy) Tomko, and his brother, Danny Tomko. Gary is survived by his father, Daniel T. Tomko of White Oak; son, Shawn Tomko of North Versailles; daughter, Jenifer (Jon Sava) Tomko of North Versailles; sister, Cheryl (Terry) Fox of White Oak; sister-in-law, Marcia Tomko; grandsons, Cody and Seth; two nieces and one nephew; one great niece and four great nephews.
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March 13, 2017 |
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Josephine B. Berletic, age 81 of McKeesport, died Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on July 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Stephen L. and Josephine Bartynski Berletic.
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March 11, 2017 |
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Alfred W. “Brother” Gross, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017, at home in McKeesport. He was born December 25, 1932, the son of the late Alfred Sr., and Catherine (Decoursey) Gross; brother of the late Mary Catherine Gross.
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March 09, 2017 |
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Edward G. Borowitz, age 69 of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 26, 1948, son of the late Edward and Mary Borowitz. He was a maintenance Technician for Shadyside Hospital for thirty years until he retired.
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March 06, 2017 |
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Robert G. Boord, age 80 of White Oak, died Monday, March 6, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on November 25, 1936, son of the late Robert and Dorothy Crossman Boord. Robert worked as a printer at the Daily News for over thirty years before he retired. He was a lifetime volunteer fireman for the White Oak Fire Department and was an avid fisherman and gardener.
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March 04, 2017 |
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Jack T. Riley, age 86 of McKeesport, died Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born in McKeesport on April 8, 1930 and is the son of the late Philip and Mary Lacey Riley. He served in the Army during the Korean War in the 3rd Infantry 7th Armored Division and received the following military medals; Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal (2 Bronze Stars), Combat Infantry Badge, and United Nations Service Medal. He was retired from US Steel Irvin Works in West Mifflin. He loved walking and was an avid sports fan, especially the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
He is survived by his partner, Dolores Chancio of McKeesport; son, George A. Sabol of West Mifflin; daughters, Sue A. Edwards of Duquesne, Agnes (Michael) Faulds of West Mifflin; sisters, Helen Uhrin and Nora Riley of Versailles; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Philip and James Riley.
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March 04, 2017 |
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Antoinette “Toni” M. Ashbaugh, age 59, of McKeesport, died March 4, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on December 14, 1957, the daughter of the late Anthony and Lucille Kolodziej Dumas and the wife of Joseph J. Ashbaugh. She was employed as a union secretary for United Steelworkers Local 2227 of West Mifflin for over 20 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Alan) Toth of Plum Borough; Foreste (Derek) Hess of North Huntingdon; sons, Winford Brock (Sophia) Holtzclaw of NC; Randy (Diamond) Keefer of McKeesport; brothers, Harry Dumas of West Mifflin; Martin Dumas of Lake Isabella, CA; Paul (Teresa) Dumas of Charlotte Hall, MD; Fred Dumas of White Oak; Carl Dumas of Orange County, CA; grandchildren, Christian Toth, Nathan Toth, Julia Toth, Lily Hess, R.J. Keefer, Charlotte Toth, Victoria Keefer, Charlie Holtzclaw, and Savannah Keefer. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Phillip Dumas, Regis Dumas, and Larry Dumas.
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March 02, 2017 |
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Anna F. Adkins, age 68 of Duquesne, died peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.
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March 01, 2017 |
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Edward Thomas Kreiner, age 87, of the Baltimore, MD area passed away on February 26, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Frank Anthony Kreiner Sr. and Helen A. (Conniff) Kreiner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Lieutenant after 22 years of service. He served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of several organizations which included the VFW, DAV, American Legion, Fleet Reserve Association and the Military Officers Association of America. Mr. Kreiner was also a 32nd Degree Mason.
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February 23, 2017 |
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Herman F. Egenlauf, Jr., age 63, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017.
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February 22, 2017 |
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Irene Ann Heffner, age 87, of Port Vue, died Thursday, February 9, 2017. She was born in Clairton November 17, 1929 and was the daughter of the late John and Mary Stim Plavchak and the wife of the late Kenneth Heffner. She is survived by her sons, William (Patty) Dewalt of Goshen, Indiana, Raymond (Faye) Dewalt and John Dewalt both of Port Vue; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 6 siblings.
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February 20, 2017 |
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Anne Johns, age 99, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Born on August 16, 1917 she was the wife of the late Charles A. Johns.
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