November 08, 2021 |
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Curtis Eugene Ramsey, 62 of Port Vue passed away at home, Saturday November 6, 2021. He was born November 1, 1959 in Clairton and was the son of the late Joseph E. Ramsey, Jr. and of Florence (Coughenour) Ramsey of Clairton. Curtis was a US Marine Veteran where he received his Rifle Marksman Badge, the Good Conduct Medal and was also a cook for 3 years. Curtis worked numerous jobs throughout his lifetime. He was a salesman for Comcast, but a lot of people knew him as Mr. C, the TV Man. During the pandemic, Curtis enjoyed delivering meals for the Food Bank and always left a surprise on your porch.
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November 02, 2021 |
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Mark John Gasparovic, 73, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. He was born July 12, 1948 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Mark John Gasparovic and the late Anna (Sinichak) Gasparovic Scarpari. He was a member of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church, McKeesport and was church treasurer for 50 years. Mark was a retired Math and Science Teacher in the Belle Vernon Area School District and was also a member of the Belle Vernon Education Association. He loved family gatherings, reminiscing, biking and tennis.
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October 30, 2021 |
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Louis George Zell, 95, of West Mifflin, formerly of White Oak and North Versailles, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born August 27, 1926 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Freda (Pusch) Zell. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in White Oak, F & AM Youghiogheny and Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Shriners of Pittsburgh, McKeesport Caravan #4, Old Timers Bowling League, McKeesport Meals on Wheels, Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, Past President McKeesport Junto, Past President White Oak Chapter AARP, Past President Mon Yough Branch 332 Letter Carriers, and Past Vice President of Mon Yough Chapter 1855 NARFE. Louis was a Letter Carrier for over 35 years with the McKeesport Post Office and was a US Navy WWII Veteran.
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October 28, 2021 |
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Timothy Damian Salopek, 65, of White Oak, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was born January 7, 1956 and was the son of the late George and Marie (Bradich) Salopek. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela Church in White Oak. Timothy retired from the VA Hospital as an X-ray Technician.
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October 27, 2021 |
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Elizabeth P. (Ashcroft) Ritenour, 90, formerly of North Versailles, passed to be with her Lord and loved ones on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at The Patriot in Somerset. She was born July 24, 1931 in Whitaker and was the daughter of the late Thomas T. and Frances M. (Kratzenburg) Ashcroft. She was the wife of the late William E. Ritenour who passed away November 4, 2004. They were married for 50 years.
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October 26, 2021 |
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Dean Strucker, 84, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born September 6, 1937 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George and Charlotte (McDermott) Strucker. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Hilda (Sieber) Strucker, his 3 loving daughters, Lisa (Pete Barker) of Elizabeth Township, Heidi (Don Henderson) of North Huntingdon, and Erika (John Huss) of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Ryan Huss and Lilly Barker that he treasured and was so extremely proud of, his sister-in-law, Elizabeth Sieber of White Oak who shared mutual admiration, and cousins and friends.
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October 24, 2021 |
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Elizabeth M. Lawrence, 94, of North Versailles, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was born May 1, 1927 in Braddock and was the daughter of the late Andrzej and Zophie (Wytrwal) Kolano. She was the wife of the late George Michael Lawrence who passed away January 16, 1975. Elizabeth was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St Robert Bellarmine Church, and the Polish Women's Alliance. She had a strong Catholic Faith and was proud of her Polish heritage. Her family was the most important part of her life.
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October 21, 2021 |
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John E. Hosni, 78, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born June 1, 1943 in McKeesport and was the son of the late John and Frances (Vodopivec) Hosni. John graduated from California State Teachers College with a BS degree and Penn State University and California State with a Masters in Education degree. He taught Math and Algebra at the Linton Middle School in the Penn Hills School District for 32 years and had a tax business for over 50 years. He also worked for the former Keystone Auto Parts Store in McKeesport since he was a teenager. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events.
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October 15, 2021 |
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Melissa Lee (Grefost) Lane, 65, of Wilmerding, formerly of Forward Township, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at home. She was born May 20, 1956 in Monongahela and was the daughter of the late Robert Joseph and Dorothea Elizabeth (Herget) Grefost. Melissa was a1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and was a Photographer and a DJ. She is survived by her sisters, Priscilla (Thomas) Hewitt of Forward Township and Cynthia (David) Long of Jacksonville, Fl, and nieces and nephews. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
October 15, 2021 |
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David Ralph Orr, 76, of White Oak, formerly of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born March 2, 1945 in Hendersonville, NC and was the son of the late Ralph Richard and Bernice Lavinia (Carr) Orr. He was the husband of the late Shirley Ann (Turbeville) Orr and the late Brenda Orr. David was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Irwin. He was a retired Machinist and had worked for the family business, the former Barclay Machine Corp. in Hendersonville.
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October 12, 2021 |
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Carol Ann Sutton, 66, of Greensburg, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born April 13, 1955 in McKeesport and was the daughter of Howard B. Sutton of West Newton and the late Carol E. (Kennedy) Snyder. Carol was a member of City Reach Church in Charleroi and was a Critical Care Registered Nurse. She had worked at McKeesport Hospital, and St. Catherine's Hospital and John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Long Island, NY.
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October 11, 2021 |
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Jason Eric Dyer, 43, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born November 21, 1977 in Corona, CA, and was the son of Dwight R. (Shirley) Dyer, Jr. of Elizabeth Township and Beverly (Burns) Sayer of Brookfield, MO. Jason worked for Value Added Processing Ink in East Pittsburgh.
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October 05, 2021 |
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Marcia Ann (South) Klein, 61 of Wausau, WI, passed away to be with the Lord on September 27, 2021 in Wausau, WI. Marcia was born in McKeesport, PA to W. James and Nancy South on November 22, 1959. She was a 1981 graduate from Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, PA with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics. She worked as a Bank Examiner for The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for 15 years, and then worked in the family business, H. B. South Printing, for 5 years. For the remaining 20 years, she worked with her husband at Klein Scuba, managing all accounting, travel and trip planning, along with daily business operations. She was a member and a Deaconess of Park Baptist Church in McKeesport, PA. She was actively involved with the ministries at Bethany Baptist Church. She also enjoyed Bible Study and small group activities. Marcia loved to travel all over the world. Her adventures included para-gliding in the Alps and fly boarding in Mexico. Her interest in scuba-diving led to the meeting of her future husband, Phil. Before her involvement with Klein Scuba, she was a member of the Women’s Scuba Group. Marcia loved animals and had many dogs and one special cat throughout her life. Marcia is preceded in death by her father W. James South.
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October 03, 2021 |
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Randy J. "Bodie" Abels, 60, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at home. He was born April 14, 1961 in McKeesport and was the son of Gladys (Panzek) Abels of Dravosburg and the late Ronald "Raz" Abels. Randy retired from US Steel Irvin Works. He was a volunteer at the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer in Elizabeth Township where he loved to walk his buddy, Rocky. Randy loved to hunt and fish with his brother Moose as they and friends spent many hours in the outdoors. Randy was a loving father, husband and friend to everyone. His helping hand and tough love will be missed by many.
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October 02, 2021 |
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Joann M. Geary of White Oak, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and family on October 1st, 2021. She was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio on February 25, 1936, to the late Eugene and Angeline (Leeper) Cottone as one of eight children. Joann was a 1953 graduate of Clairton High School, member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and amazing role model.
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