March 30, 2025 |
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Margaret Mary Steinberg, 92, of Baden, PA passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was born in Allegheny County on November 27, 1932 to the late Steve and Sophie (Olasian) Obertance. She was the wife to the late Murry W. Steinberg, Sr., before his passing on July 29, 2008. She worked many years as a Nurse Anesthetist at the North Hills Passavant, now known as UPMC Passavant Hospital. Margaret is survived by her son, Murray W. Steinberg, Jr., of Baden, PA; her sister, Catherine Moxie; and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brother, Charles Obertance. There are no services. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, PA 15135. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 29, 2025 |
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Johanne G. Ranchik, 88, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. She was born May 25, 1936 and raised in Perryopolis, she was the daughter of the late Anna Timko (the late Steve) Wysocki and raised by her grandparents, the late John and Anna Timko. She wife of the late James Robert Ranchik, who passed away August 10, 2017. Johanne was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish and attended the St. Michael Church and was also a member of the Elizabeth Twp. Seniors. She was an avid reader and loved to read Western Romances. She was an avid bird watcher and loved her hummingbirds, cardinals and other birds who visited her. She loved going out for tacos and margaritas.
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March 28, 2025 |
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James E. "Jim" Linn, Sr., 86, of Dravosburg passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was born at home in Mifflin Township, now West Mifflin, on August 26, 1938 to the late Paul Linn, Sr., and the late Dorothy (Beam) Linn. Jim was the owner of ESSO Service Station in Dravosburg before working for Lampl Construction with Teamsters Local #373 as a truck driver. Eventually, Jim joined the Laborers Union #1058 as a laborer, paving roads for various highway projects. He worked as a laborer for the union until his retirement in May 1997. He was very proud to be a life member of Dravosburg Fire Dept. #1, as well as a member on the Richland Cemetery Board, and part of the Dravosburg Archives. He took very good care of his beloved 1931 Model A Ford, and was always working with his hands. Alongside his dad, Paul, his Uncle Don Beam, and his father-in-law, Red, they built a cabin in Indian Head, PA, which continues to be used as a family cabin for his boys, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. After retirement, his garage became a gathering place - "the shed" as he called it would hold court. Friends, family and neighbors were often caught bringing furniture and good conversation to the shed while refurbishing anything brought his way. Furniture- mainly park benches, was his specialty. Regardless of what he was doing, the door was always open if the red light was on.
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March 21, 2025 |
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Ruth H. Malos, 93, of Port Vue, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, in the care and love of her family. She was born November 11, 1931 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (Kuk) Osolinski Englert. She was the loving wife of the late Dennis J. Malos, who passed away March 31, 2021. Ruth may have earned a high school diploma, but she had a Master's Degree from the University of Life. She worked for over 20 years for The Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation, where she embraced the work of CLEAR (The Coalition for Leadership, Education and Advocacy for Recovery). Ruth was not all work, and no play. She enjoyed many active years playing tennis with her husband and friends, golf with the ladies at Butler's, and movies just about every weekend with Judy. She was a great cook and enjoyed gardening. She was an awesome Mom, Nana and Aunt, not only to her biological family, but to others as well.
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March 21, 2025 |
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Michael Anthony Kobulnicky, Sr., of Buena Vista, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Bruncak) Kobulnicky. Michael was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during Vietnam. He worked as a laborer for US Steel for 16 years and later as a custodian for Elizabeth Forward School District. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, casinos and watching football. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Alberta Mae (Faust) Kobulnicky.
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March 19, 2025 |
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Roy Thomas Roberts, III., 74, of Versailles, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, following a long illness. He was born June 3, 1950 in Gary, IN., and was the son of the late Roy Thomas Roberts II., and the late Doris Mae (Laughlen) Thomas. He was the husband of the late Carol Ann (McMullen) Roberts who passed away February 15, 2021. Roy was a member of the former St. Pius V Catholic Church where he and Carol served as Eucharistic Ministers. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Lodge # 955 where he served as Grand Knight for 2 terms. He loved cars, rock music, and animals. He and Carol also worked with the Pennsylvania Great Dane Rescue and adopted three Great Danes, rescued Pugs, and many other beloved pets during his life. Roy worked in public safety, employed as armed security for Allegheny Health Network and previously with Landmark Armored Car Services. He was affectionately known as "Pap". He is survived by his daughters, Deborah (Tim) Viszlay, Laura (the late Richard) Gibson, and Paula (John) Payne, grandchildren, Allen (Angie) Nemetz, Melinda (Jim) Colla, Nicholas (Kelsey) Nemetz, Cody (Brittany) Hamm, Hayden (Alexis) Hamm Amber (Erik) Hamm and Ericka (Fiancée Harrison Heuston) Gibson, great-grandchildren, Beau Bazzani, Kasper Slavik, Stella Nemetz, Lettie Nemetz and Levon Slavik, and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania Great Dane Rescue, 2450 Eastbrook Road, New Castle, PA 16105. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory. Inc. 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 19, 2025 |
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Melvin E. Lewis, 77, of McKeesport, passed away on Tuesday, March 18. 2025. He was born on November 12, 1947 in Sharon and was the son of the late Melvin and Robina (Adams) Lewis. Melvin was a US Army Veteran that served during Vietnam. He was a retired Blast Furnace Operator for US Steel at the Duquesne Mill and later became a baker. He was the loving husband to Elizabeth (Lesko) Lewis.
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March 17, 2025 |
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Jennie Maki-Carothers, 98, a resident of Elizabeth Township for 70 years, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at home. She was born May 27, 1926 in Hamtramck, Michigan and was the daughter of the late John and Elenora (Romanski) Lazarz. She was the wife of 40 years to the late Toivo W. "Bill" Maki, who passed away in 1986 and was also the wife of over 4 years to the late Walter Carothers, who passed away in 1995. Jennie was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church. She loved to do dancing and bowling. She also enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She will be greatly missed.
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March 17, 2025 |
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Emily Virginia Moore, 93, of Elizabeth Township passed away at home on Sunday, March 16, 2025. She was born in McKeesport on March 22, 1931 to the late Mathias D. and Lillian (Uhlig) Lathrop. She was the loving wife to the late Rev. Charles Moore before his passing in March 2013. Her husband Charles was in the Air Force, which gave them the opportunity to live in many places while raising their two sons. They traveled for 20+ years with the service and in turn, Charles became a minister at Central Highlands United Methodist Church, where Emily sang alongside him. She would preach through her music and sang with a voice too good for anything else. She was even on the radio station, WMCK, in McKeesport back in the day. Emily also worked a few years for the Union National Bank as a bank teller.
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March 17, 2025 |
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Vilma A. Bouchard, 72, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born December 2, 1952 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret (Case) McLean. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Bouchard who passed away December 4, 1993. Vilma was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and was a former member of Girl Scouts USA. She is survived by her son, Charles M. (Jodi) Bouchard and daughter, Jean A. (Ben) Fawcett of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Charles, Annaleigh, Brycen, Willow and Lincoln Bouchard, and James, Samuel and Clark Fawcett, sisters, Carol (Bern) Linkhauer of McKeesport and Peggy Lutz of York, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Samantha A. Bouchard who passed away May 25, 2003 and her sister, Donna Snyder. Friends are welcome Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home chapel of Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10 am with The Rev. Scott Lawrence, officiating. Interment will follow at the Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 17, 2025 |
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Norma Jean Hetherington, 90, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born January 31, 1935 in Wilkinsburg and was the daughter of the late William Cook and Laura Belle (Daley) McEwen. She was the wife of the late William E. "Bill" Hetherington, who passed away May 7, 2010. Jean worked as a school bus driver for many years for Pennsylvania Coach lines. Before returning home to McKeesport, Jean and her husband Bill spent many years living in the Rehobath Beach area of Delaware. She will be greatly missed.
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March 16, 2025 |
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Michael O'Dell Henry, Sr., 70, McKeesport and Sneads Ferry, NC, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born April 11, 1954 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Richard J. Henry, III. and the late Dorothy Mae (Baker) Henry. Michael worked for The Allegheny Port Authority for over 30 years and finished his tenure as an instructor when he retired. He was a man of strong faith and a devout Christian, who enjoyed reading his bible regularly and spreading and teaching the word of God. He also enjoyed driving very fast in his many vehicles over the years, including his Corvettes, Vipers and motorcycles. He was a very hard working man, who loved his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed.
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March 16, 2025 |
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Lilly A. Bennett, 84, of Elizabeth passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born in Large on November 27, 1940 to the late Ernest Clyde and Mildred Gladys (Sayre) Gill. She was selfless - always worrying about others, and would take on the caretaker role anytime her friends and family needed her. She visited many of the US states and enjoyed traveling to places like Italy, England, Austria, Germany, and even Croatia with her husband. However, her biggest joy was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as they brought so much happiness into her heart. She loved making homemade bread and pies, and was always cooking. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for her family.
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March 13, 2025 |
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Emma M. Swonger, 104, of Elizabeth Township passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born at home in Blythedale, on July 29, 1920 to the late Walter and Margaret (Fasekas) Ulbrich - as well as the wife to the late William Swonger, who passed in 1989. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Frank, the Elizabeth Tonwship Senior Citizens, the Elizabeth Chapter 418 of the Eastern Star, and a volunteer at the Boston Commons Lifespan. She had many hobbies, such as crafting, knitting, and crocheting. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Gardner of Buena Vista; son Timothy (Gerrolyn) Swonger of Elizabeth Tonwship; grandchildren, Donna (Eric) Piper of Elizabeth Township, and Billy Gardner of McKeesport; her great-grandchildren, Allanah and Braden Finnegan, and Caleb Piper; her brother, Donald Ulbrich; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Emma is preceded in death by her brother, John Ulbrich. As requested, there will be no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements are with the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
March 11, 2025 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Keith R. Murphy, 49, of Greenock, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at home. He was born July 3, 1975 in McKeesport and was the son of Carla A. (Pelcharsky) Murphy and the late Leonard R. Murphy. Keith had worked as a machinist for Vista Metals and was an avid sports fan, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. He was a lover of music, some of his favorite artists include: Jelly Roll, Disturbed and Hoobastank. He attended many concerts, most notably Ozzfest. He also enjoyed watching TV, if he wasn't watching sports, he enjoyed The ID Channel for murder mysteries and documentaries; as well as Dateline and 20/20. He also loved to play pool and videos games. He will be greatly missed.
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