August 17, 2021 |
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Dushan "Duke" Vranesevic, 98, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021. He was born July 12, 1923 in Duquesne and was the son of the late George and Mildred (Todorovich) Vranesevic. He was the husband of 61 years to the late Sophie (Vignovich) Vranesevic, who passed away May 15, 2009. He was a US ARMY Veteran serving in the43rd Division of the 103rd Infantry during World War II, he served in the South Pacific, New Caledonia, New Zealand and The Philippine Islands. For his service he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theatre of Operations Campaign Medal with one Bronze Star, The Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. Duke worked as a craneman for the former US Steel National Tube in McKeesport and retired with over 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport and it's Men's Club. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans and proudly served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the State of Washington.
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August 17, 2021 |
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Judith Arlene Anderson, 74, of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born March 27, 1947 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Melva R. (Johnson) Anderson. Judy was an Attorney and had a Law Practice in Penn Hills. She was previously the Director of Admissions at Eye and Ear Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Selective Service Board, the Pennsylvania Bar Association and was a Notary Public. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1964 and Chatham College. She also graduated from Duquesne University Law School Magna Cum Laude.
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August 14, 2021 |
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John George Schmidt, 73, of White Oak, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born April 23, 1948 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late John Lawrence and Ruth Viola (Lutz) Schmidt. John was a retired Industrial Specialist for the Department of Defense and had also worked for the 911 Airbase at Pittsburgh International Airport. He was a US Navy Veteran serving in Vietnam with the US Army. For his service, he received the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. He was a member of Vietnam Veteran's Inc, Pittsburgh Chapter, DAV Col. S. D. Foster # 76 and the NRA. John loved riding his Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.
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August 11, 2021 |
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William Verne Flaherty, 75, of White Oak, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 surrounded by those who love him. He was born June 6, 1946 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Regis J. and Ina (Morrison) Flaherty. William was a U.S. Navy Veteran assigned to the U.S.S Sandoval for 3 years. He then served with friendly foreign forces engaged in armed conflict against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong communist aggressors in the Republic of Vietnam.
There he served with the Brown Water Navy Patrol Boat River Division 552, known as RivDiv 552. On the night of July 18, 1969, while on patrol, his boat came under intense enemy rocket propelled grenade and automatic weapons fire. Bill immediately manned his weapon and open fire only to be blown from his position when and enemy rocket penetrated the starboard armor shield, spraying shrapnel through the boat.
Although seriously wounded and seeing the his leg was going to be lost, he courageously attempted to remain his weapon. Only when physically restrained did he cease his efforts to defend his damaged craft and crew mates and allow the patrol officer to administer first aid. For his service, he received 2 Purple Hearts, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Bill was a firm believer in military service organization and was a lifetime member of the DAV and Military Order of the Purple Heart. Bill was a man of courage and compassion who loved God, his country, his wife, his extended family & friends, and companion animals. His love was returned by them.
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August 11, 2021 |
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Diane Carter Palochko, 77, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was born October 14, 1943 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Herbert and Lois (Phillips) Knight. Diane was a McKeesport High School graduate, class of 1961, and later on became a part of the McKeesport School District Centennial School and retired from being a kitchen manager in the cafeteria.
For 60 years, Diane was a devoted wife and mother, always putting others needs before her own. Diane loved to host holiday get together's so she could bring her family all together again. Her husband, Bud, even admitted that her homemade sauce was more delicious than his Italian grandma's. It was a staple in our family. When Diane was well, she looked forward to spending summers in the Laurel Mountains at their private camp with Bud's friends, visiting antique and craft shops, and taking rides through the woods on their quads. She was her children's biggest cheerleader. Supporting them through every new life adventure.
For more than 20 years, she endured the daily inconvenience of numerous illnesses including multiple skin cancer surgeries, 8 abdominal surgeries, some due to Chrohn's disease and the most devastating which had recently taken her life, severe COPD bronchitis. No matter how ill, she never had a complaint about it. She always searched for the brighter side of everything.
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August 10, 2021 |
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Edward Patrick Ryan, Sr., 74, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born December 3, 1946 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Vincent Patrick and Elizabeth Mary (Foley) Ryan. Ed was a former Police Officer and Detective for Allegheny County and was a US Army Veteran. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals, The 2 Overseas Bar and The M-14 Marksmanship Medal. He was retired from the former Fisher Body Plant in West Mifflin with over 20 years of service. He attended both St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Towship and Community United Methodist Church in Harrison City. But most importantly, Ed was a family man who loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
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August 08, 2021 |
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Raymond Russell Curry, 75, of Greenock, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born July 20, 1946 in East McKeesport and was the son of the late Ralph R. and Carolyn Mae (Hancher) Curry. Raymond was a member of the Pine Run United Methodist Church, White Oak American Legion, Elizabeth Township Ex-serviceman's Association, the Versailles Croatian Club, and Dravosburg F & AM Lodge # 765. He was retired from US Steel Irvin Works and served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Raymond loved playing Pinochle and Chess and going to the Casino.
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August 07, 2021 |
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Frank Barreiro, 83, of Greenock, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born November 16, 1937 in Universal and was the son of the late Florencio and Mary (Vales) Barreiro. He was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greenock, and was a US Army Veteran. He was retired from Advanced Metallurgy and had previously worked at the former US Steel Duquesne Works.
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August 05, 2021 |
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Lois Mae Haughey, 92, of Bedford, formerly of White Oak, passed away, Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at her daughter's home. She was born August 31, 1928 in Duquesne and was the daughter of the late John William and Helen Marie (Corcoran) Straub. She was the wife of the late Jerome G. Haughey, who passed away December 27, 2010. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God, St. Angela Parish and the Ladies of Charity, where she was known for her baking during the bake sales. Lois was a 1949 graduate of the West Penn School of Nursing and would work as a registered nurse for 44 years for West Penn Hospital and later McKeesport Hospital. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and would attend games with friends.
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July 31, 2021 |
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Georgianna "Joey" Hess Kaylor, 80, of North Huntingdon, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at home. She was born November 18, 1940 in Homestead and was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Gamrot) Fedor. She was a member of the Pitcairn Assembly of God Church and was retired from the Tribune Review.
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July 30, 2021 |
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Charles John Kurta, Jr., 79, of Boston, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 29, 2021. He was born May 20, 1942 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth "Betty" (Matta) Kurta, Sr. He was retired from the Glassport Generator Repair Shop and was a member of the West Mifflin American Legion Post 712. Charles served in the Vietnam War in the Army Rangers. For his service he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Sharpshooter (Rifle M-14) Citation.
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July 29, 2021 |
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Margaret “Peggie” (Rollason) Kugler, 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 28, 2021 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born July 24th, 1928 in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania she was the only child of Elsie (Yost) Davenport and Roy Rollason. A 1946 graduate of McKeesport High School, she was a woman with enormous love for family, faith, her 1980 Ford Mustang, handbags and shoes. To us she was a fashion icon. Never a hair out of place, her purse and shoes never clashed. Boy, did she know how to accessorize! Peggie had an affinity for floral centerpieces and made many beautiful arrangements for the altars and stages for Wesley United Methodist Church. Her home was decorated beautifully with center pieces as well and at Christmas time….. One can imagine the beautiful pieces she would have placed throughout the house. Peggie was the family historian. Anything that you ever wanted to know about her family she had the answer for. She knew who was married to whom and who the cousin is of the aunt no one ever heard of in that other state? Peggie and her late husband Fred were both on the building committee of Wesley United Methodist Church on Prescott Street in White Oak, Pennsylvania. She was that church’s secretary for over 25 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a Boom-Bah group that would go around to various nursing homes and entertain the residents. Peggie loved dancing, traveling, and meeting new people. After you met her you were never again going to be a stranger and she would always remember your name. In addition to working for her church, she also worked for PNC Bank, Ames, Zayres, G.C. Murphy Co., Immel’s, and S.S. White. Peggie volunteered at the Elizabeth Forward Historical Society and the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center. She made sure that her family never missed a meal and never could understand how many of us survived without breakfast especially since she would always say how her husband would “turn into a pumpkin” if supper was a tad bit late. There was always ice cream in the freezer and a cake on the counter.
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July 28, 2021 |
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Amanda Jo Gogoel, 29, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at home. She was born May 25, 1992 in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Co. Sutersville Women of the Moose Chapter # 1032, Patton Sportsman's Association, the Hodgkin's Lymphoma Face Book Group and the Endometriosis Face Book Group. Amanda Jo was an Emergency Room Dispatcher for Jefferson Hospital. She was also an EMT, Firefighter and Certified CPR Instructor.
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July 27, 2021 |
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Jenny Linda (Williams) Schmeltz, 64, of Versailles, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born April 26, 1957 in McKesport and was the daughter of the late Marvin Eugene and Joan Mercedes (Garish) Williams. Jenny was a member of the Glassport Assembly of God Church.
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July 27, 2021 |
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Ann Bury, 70, of North Charleroi, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born April 14, 1951 in California and was the daughter of the late Steve and Nola (Gregg) Havrilesko. Ann was an LPN and had retired from Jefferson Hills Manor in Pleasant Hills. She was a member of the Charleroi Russian Club, the Italian Club and the American Legion.
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