Albert T. Kustra
March 16, 2023 |
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Thomas "Tom" Morrissey Jr.
March 15, 2023 |
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Thomas "Tom" Morrissey Jr., age 49, of White Oak, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2023.
After graduating from McKeesport High School in 1991, Tom attended California University of Pennsylvania. There he met his wife, Christine, and made lasting friendships as a Phi Kappa Theta fraternity member and playing for the Roosterhead Rugby club team. Tom was an avid outdoorsman; he loved telling and retelling a good story, watching the Penguins, listening to Johnny Cash, and all things Irish.
After college, Tom built homes with Warren & Alcott Construction before moving on to wastewater treatment plant start-up and operations. Most recently, he worked for PA American Water at their McKeesport facility.
Tom was a proud father of Emily and Kelly and thoroughly enjoyed supporting all aspects of their various activities.
He was a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and a longtime member of the Smithton Sportsman Association. Tom also had a grass-cutting business where he enjoyed providing a much-needed, dependable service to many of his elderly customers.
Walter C. Cieleska
March 14, 2023 |
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Walter C. Cieleska, age 95, of White Oak, died March 11, 2023, at Transitions Health Care in North Huntingdon. Born May 28, 1927, in Port Vue, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Mary (Glowata) Cieliczka and the beloved husband of the late Jacqueline (Messner) Cieleska.
Leslie J. Brown
March 08, 2023 |
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Leslie J. Brown, age 72, of Penn, PA, formally of McKeesport, died March 5, 2023, at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. Born June 25, 1950, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Arch and Doris (Hansen) Brown. Leslie retired from the McKesson Corporation, where she was a medical billing supervisor with 32 years of service. She enjoyed trips to the casinos and playing the lottery.
Margaret E. "Margie" Plutko
February 27, 2023 |
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Penny A. Naspinsky
February 21, 2023 |
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Penny A. Naspinsky, age 75, of West Mifflin, died February 19, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born February 9, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, she was the daughter of the late Robert Strawn and Elsie (Kauffmann) Adams and the wife of the late Casimer A. Naspinsky.
Penny was a retired administrative assistant and worked for many Pittsburgh-based law firms. She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church. Penny loved to express herself through the art of coloring.
Roseltha "Rose" Leech
February 20, 2023 |
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Roseltha "Rose" Leech, age 95, of McKeesport, died February 19, 2023, at home. Born May 5, 1927, in Versailles Borough, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Esther (Spalding) Sullivan and the wife of the late Clyde Leech, Jr. for over 40 years.
Walter E. "Wicky" Chuchla
February 18, 2023 |
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Walter E. "Wicky" Chuchla, age 73, of McKeesport, died February 17, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born October 13, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Alice (Johnston) Chuchla and the husband of Georgeann (Rose) Chuchla.
Walter retired from Allegheny County Public Works department, where he was a heavy equipment supervisor. He was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local 66 and the former Secretary Treasurer of McKeesport Ambulance Service. Walter was a member of the former St. Mary Czestochowa Church, Mary, Mother of God Parish. He was also a member of the 11th Ward Club and the McKeesport Seniors. Walter enjoyed fishing, sitting on the beach, and classic cars. He owned a 1963 Corvette and a 1939 GMC truck. Walter's work family restored the 1939 GMC to pristine condition while he was in Mexico on a family vacation. This was a testament to the type of boss and friend Walter really was. He was truly loved by all and would do anything for anyone! His greatest joy and the light of his life were his grandchildren, and the time he spent with them.
George B. Barnes
February 17, 2023 |
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George B. Barnes, age 71, of White Oak, passed away peacefully, on February 16, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1951 in McKeesport, the son of William and Alice (Ferry) Barnes.
After being graduated from West Mifflin North High School, George served in the U.S. Army from 1971 to 1974. Then he resumed his employment at Westinghouse which later became Bombardier, where he retired as a Lead Manufacturing Technician after working there 46 years. George was a talented musician, owning and playing over 20 guitars, and travelling with the Gospel group Frontline, for which he wrote and recorded several songs. He will be missed, as well for the times when he and Don lead the family through singing all the songs we knew.
Cynthia A. Miller
February 16, 2023 |
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Phyllis D. Cordisco
February 14, 2023 |
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Mary Jo Drum
January 31, 2023 |
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Justina Frances Lalley
January 17, 2023 |
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Justina Frances Lalley, 84, of Tannersville, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 13, 2023.
Born September 25, 1938 in McKeesport, PA a daughter of the late Michael & Mary Brunscak Kobulnicky.
Joshua B. Dove
January 10, 2023 |
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Joshua B. Dove, age 45, of North Versailles, died at home on January 8, 2023. Born November 7, 1977, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Janet (Ivkovich) Kasa and the late Lannie Dove. 
Joseph M. Pollack
January 05, 2023 |
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Joseph M. Pollack, age 93, of McKeesport, died January 1, 2023, at home. Born July 3, 1929, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Tkac) Pollack and husband of the late Dorothy Pollack.
