Alfred J. Savage, Jr.

January 04, 2021 |

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Alfred J. Savage, Jr., age 79, of Irwin, died January 2, 2021, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Born November 5, 1941, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Alfred J., Sr., and Leona Mae (Daugherty) Savage and the husband of Roberta (McClellan) Savage for over 59 years.

Alfred retired from Bill Fiore Trucking, where he was a truck driver. He was also a volunteer at the former Industry, PA Volunteer Fire Department, where he was the fire chief. Alfred enjoyed woodworking, puzzles, fishing, and hunting in his early years.

Velia Duncan Hoffman

December 31, 2020 |

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Velia Duncan Hoffman, age 94, of McKeesport, died December 26, 2020, at Canterbury Place of Lawrenceville. Born September 23, 1926, in Moore, TX, she was the daughter of the late Jake and Clara (Saldaña) Duncan and the wife of the late Paul "Tex" Hoffman for 42 years.

Veila retired from the former G.C. Murphy Company, where she was a floor supervisor. After retirement, she sold newspapers on the corner of 5th Ave. and Sinclair St. Veila loved meeting and greeting the folks of McKeesport. Velia graduated High School class of 1944, in Moore, TX as the Salutatorian. She will always be remembered for her kindness and love of family.

Jeanne B. Irons

December 31, 2020 |

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Jeanne B. Irons, age 85, of McKeesport, died December 29, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born August 21, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Rosemary (Alfieri) Pozzuto and the wife of the late Donald Irons.

Jeanne was a woman of faith and generosity. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish. Jeanne loved being a mother, and her grandchildren were the most important thing in the world to her.

Rosemary Blaha

December 29, 2020 |

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Rosemary Blaha, age 72, of Port Vue, passed away unexpectedly December 27, 2020, at Jefferson Hospital. Born January 13, 1948, in Buena Vista, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Marcella (Skiffington) Goodfellow and the beloved wife of Jack Blaha for 55 years.

Rosemary worked many places throughout her life, including McKeesport Hospital, Pool City, and as a special needs bus monitor for South Allegheny School District (PA Coach Lines). She was a member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church. Rosemary loved being a softball mom aka Mrs. B to so many. Rosemary was a 1965 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and earned an Associates Degree from the New York Institute of Photography. She continued showing her passion by creating memories through many photo albums which she shared with family and friends. Rosemary enjoyed family vacations to Deep Creek, MD and Myrtle Beach, SC. Her greatest gift in life was the love and devotion she showed to her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Ralph Evanchak, Sr.

December 29, 2020 |

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Ralph Evanchak, Sr., age 91, of Port Vue, died December 27, 2020, at home. Born October 19, 1929, in Liberty Borough, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Naylor) Evanchak and the husband of the late Marion Grace (Irwin) Evanchak for 63 years.

Ralph retired from Consolidated Rail Corporation. He was a devoted member of Liberty Presbyterian Church. Ralph was a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving during the Korean War.

Janet E. Baker

December 28, 2020 |

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Janet E. Baker, age 70, of Liberty Borough, died December 26, 2020, at home. Born February 25, 1950, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Gatto and Madeline (Knee) Gatto.She was the wife of Hilary L. Baker, Jr., for 51 years.
Janet retired as a bookkeeper and then cared for her grandchildren. She was a member of the Liberty Presbyterian Church for over 40 years, where she served as an Elder, Deacon, and was active with the Women's Club. Janet enjoyed traveling and the most important thing in the world was her grandchildren's happiness.

Michael D. Smith

December 28, 2020 |

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Michael D. Smith, age 64, of Pittsburgh, died December 20, 2020, at UPMC Shadyside. Born May 8, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late David William and Nellie Renee (Mixon) Smith.
Michael worked at many different places up until his disability would no longer allow him to work. He volunteered at the Chain of Hope of Pittsburgh, where he was a cook and always there to lend a hand. Michael enjoyed walking, whistling his favorite tunes, and especially loved his grandchildren.

Patricia J. Sullinger

December 22, 2020 |

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Patricia J. Sullinger, age 71, of White Oak, died December 16, 2020, at home. Born July 4, 1949, in Turtle Creek, she was the son of the late Charles and Eleanor (Incheck) Rubbo and the wife of the late Robert Sullinger.
Patricia was retired from Family Hospice, where she was a Registered Nurse. She truly loved caring for her patients and serving the families during their time of need. Patricia also loved her dogs Mirra and Loki.

Jonathan Singer

December 18, 2020 |

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Jonathan Singer, age 45, of Liberty Borough, formerly of Clairton, died December 15, 2020, at The Grove at Irwin. Born December 12, 1975, in Clairton, he was the son of Robert and Joan (Hinkel) Singer.
Jonathan was faced with many challenges throughout his life. Allthough he was faced with these challenges, he learned to express love and happiness. He had a charming and infectious smile, anyone that knew him loved him. Jonathan had a passion for trucks, cars, motorcycles, and anything loud. His greatest joy was taking day trips to Round Hill Park and Exhibit Farm with his family.

Betty M. Powell

December 15, 2020 |

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Betty M. Powell, age 94, of Turtle Creek, passed away December 12, 2020, at home with her family by her side. Born July 22, 1926, in Penn Township., she was the daughter of the late William and Elsie (Cramer) Holtzer.

Betty worked as a nanny for many friends and family throughout her life. She also enjoyed the interaction of patrons in the restaurant business. She devoted her life to caring for her children and grandchildren. Betty enjoyed Polka music, dancing, gardening, cooking, home remodeling, and Pittsburgh sports (especially the Pirates).

Patricia M. Shaffner

December 11, 2020 |

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Patricia M. Shaffner, age 73, of Whitaker, died December 9, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born April 2, 1947, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Johanna (Karkoska) Kusek and the wife of the late Robert Shaffner.

Carol Kondrosky

December 08, 2020 |

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Carol Kondrosky, age 71, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2020, with her family by her side. Born September 19, 1949, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Kish) Kondrosky.

Carol was a judicial secretary for the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. She was a member of the Mary Mother of God Parish and the Croation Fraternal Union Lodge 146.

Wayne C. Horvatin

December 03, 2020 |

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Wayne C. Horvatin, age 69, of Dravosburg, died December 1, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 21, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William and Goldie (Barlow) Horvatin.

Wayne retired from UPMC McKeesport Hospital, where he was a patient care technician with over 40 years of service. Wayne enjoyed trips to Myrtle Beach, SC.

Angel "Mike" Diaz

December 03, 2020 |

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Angel "Mike" Diaz, age 82 of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020, after a long battle with lung cancer. Born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, on September 18, 1938, he was the son of the late Daniel Vincente Diaz and Rosa Rivera Diaz.

Angel moved to Pittsburgh in the mid-1960s. He was a skilled carpenter and a great cook. He will be sadly missed by his family.

Nancy I. King

December 01, 2020 |

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Nancy I. King, age 86, of Lincoln Borough, died November 30, 2020, at Riverside Care Center. Born May 19, 1934, in Elizabeth, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Dorothea (Carothers) Trumpe.
Nancy was a fun-loving woman of faith who had the most beautiful smile. She attended the former Bell Bridge Wesleyan Church of Lincoln Borough. Nancy was a US Army veteran, serving during peacetime and loved to wear red, white and blue. She was a member of the Lincoln Borough Mother's Club and a participant of Community Life for many years.