May 27, 2023 |
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Helen (Kunes) Sawchak, age 93, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died peacefully on May 27, 2023, at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. Born on February 16, 1930, in McKeesport, PA., she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Helen (Ruckman) Kunes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Steve Sawchak, and beloved brother and sister, Jack Kunes, and Jean Baird. Helen was raised by her maternal grandparents, Jenny and James Ruckman of McKeesport. She had many happy memories with her dearest cousin Loretta "Dolly" Booth. Helen was proud of her McKeesport roots and had a special affection for the 10th Ward section of the city. Helen was a member of Bridge City Church in White Oak. She enjoyed her years of dedicated service in the bakery department of the North Versailles Giant Eagle. She had great pride in her flowers, shrubs, and lawn. Helen had an awe-inspiring gift of completing daily crossword puzzles and loved to shop and watch old movies.
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May 27, 2023 |
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Stella “Ceber” Giger, 86, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville. She was born February 21, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, to the late George and Mary Stephanic Kresovich. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 66 years, Daniel Giger. Stella was a devoted mother to four children: Danny (deceased); Mitchell Giger (Melanie) of North Huntingdon; Philip Giger (Mandy – deceased) of White Oak; and JoLynn (Scott) Striegel of Bethel Park. Additionally, Stella took pride in her role as a grandmother to six grandchildren: Tricia (Brandon), Olivia (Trent), Brooke, Max, Blake, and Taylor, as well as a great-grandmother to Harlow. She will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Stella was also preceded in death by her sister, Diana Kresovich, and brother George Momich.
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May 18, 2023 |
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Dolores Jean Mols, age 89, of McKeesport, died May 17, 2023. Born August 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche (Olszewski) Wise and wife of the late Chester L. Mols who passed away in 2018. She grew up on Boyd Hill surrounded by her family. Dolores was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Chuch and their Christian Mothers. She enjoyed weekend polka dances with her husband and friends, traveling to Virginia, and yearly family beach vacations. At home, she loved to bake and tend to her flower garden.
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May 16, 2023 |
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Ines Mansfield (Donato), age 90, of Pittsburgh, PA, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2023, at Baldwin Health Center Nursing Home in Pittsburgh. Born May 7, 1933, in Connellsville, PA, she is the daughter of the late Vincent and Marianna (Paone) Donato.
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May 15, 2023 |
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Miklos Szabo, age 87, of McKeesport, died May 12, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born November 29, 1935, in Hungary and was the husband of the late Maria (Nemeth) Szabo.
Miklos retired from Parker Hannifin as a machinist. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi. Miklos was also the former president of the Hungarian Social Club and an active member of the Star Junction Gun Club. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting.
He is survived by his daughters, Beatrice (James) Schubert of Belle Vernon and Kathleen (Mark) Majors of White Oak, and grandsons, James Schubert and Jacob Majors.
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May 12, 2023 |
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Lester David Dawson, age 76, of Commerce, GA, formerly of North Huntingdon, PA, died peacefully on May 10, 2023, with his son by his side after a brief illness at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born March 16, 1947, In McKeesport, he was the son of the late Enoch Lester and Mary Frances (Mortiz) Dawson and the husband of the late Marjorie Alice (Hawk) Dawson.
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May 11, 2023 |
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Betty Pozzuto, age 89, of McKeesport, died May 9, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 2, 1934, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Peg Robinson and the wife of the late Robert "Bob" Pozzuto.
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May 02, 2023 |
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Devin Ray Flaherty, age 35, died at home on April 26, 2023. Born June 25, 1987, in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of David Paul (Valarie) Yednak and Tina (Jason) Flaherty DeNunzio.
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May 02, 2023 |
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Amy L. Loeffler, age 95, of North Huntingdon, died at home on May 1, 2023. Born March 7, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Isabelle (Trayers) Nelson and the wife of the late Charles L. Loeffler for 44 years.
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April 24, 2023 |
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Beverly Ann Putz, age 72, of Greenock, died on April 22, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born September 9, 1950, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Sarah (Plopi) Rybarczyk.
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April 24, 2023 |
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Gregory "Frog" Jay Gooch, age 67, of Versailles, died April 17, 2023. Born October 7, 1955, he was the son of the late John and Eleanor (Lindberg) Gooch. Greg retired in 2021 from ELG Metals in McKeesport.
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April 19, 2023 |
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Marcella Markham, age 83, of White Oak, died at home on April 19, 2023. Born October 16, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Gidick) Saunders and the wife of Fred Markham. Marcella was an avid bingo player and enjoyed trips to the casino. She was the backbone of her family and loved to spoil her three little dogs.
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April 07, 2023 |
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Dolores "Dee" Marte, age 94, of North Versailles, died at home on April 5, 2023. Born December 25, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Sotak) Osika and wife of the late John D. Marte.
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April 06, 2023 |
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Elinore Beresford, 94, of North Huntingdon, formerly of White Oak, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Redstone Highlands. Born June 25, 1928, she was the daughter of the late George and Alberta (Papke) Volk, and the widow of the late C. Edwin Beresford.
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April 03, 2023 |
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Ann B. Morgan, age 73, of McKeesport, died at home on April 2, 2023. Born March 28, 1950, in McKees Rocks, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Catherine (Munster) Muller and wife of Patrick C. Morgan for 43 years. Ann and Patrick were always on the move and spending time outside together. They enjoyed bike rides around the neighborhood and walks in White Oak Park. On weekends they would visit Seven Springs as a retreat from the busier city life or Ligonier, filling cans with natural spring water. Every year they would also visit Kennywood Park, riding rides, eating food, and taking in the natural beauty of the flowers. Ann spent a lot of time in spring and summer tending to the flowers in her garden. She also cherished going out to dinner with Patrick, where they could share stories of the day and have a good meal. Ann is also survived by sisters, Cathy Muller and Dorothy Bittner; niece, Alaina Bittner.
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