Judith C. Galley

February 22, 2021 |

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Judith C. Galley, age 79, of Port Vue, died February 18, 2021, at Riverside Care Center. Born August 29, 1941, in Pittsfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Belcher and Catharine D. (Whitman) Belcher Pratt and step-father, Robert R. Pratt.

Ermis A. "Herman" Socrates

February 21, 2021 |

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Ermis A. "Herman" Socrates, age 94, of Martinez, GA, formerly of McKeesport, died February 16, 2021, at home. Born November 6, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James C. and Anna (Mandula) Socrates and the husband of the late Mildred (Donahoe) Socrates.
Herman retired from US Steel National Tube Works, where he was a Millwright. He was a US Army veteran serving during WWII. He was a member of the White Oak American Legion Post # 701. He enjoyed reading and caring for his family. Herman was a hardworking family man that was always there to lend a hand.

H. Deloris Seperek

February 18, 2021 |

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H. Deloris Seperek, age 92, of McKeesport,  passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021, at her home. Born on October 17, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James Edward and Hazel (Lamb) Fry and the wife of the late Matthew E. Seperek.

Glenn D. Bumbarger

February 08, 2021 |

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Glenn D. Bumbarger, age 80 of Elizabeth, died February 7, 2021, at home. He was born November 3, 1940, in White Oak and was the loving husband of Martha Bumbarger.
He was retired from Duquesne Works as a crane operator and was a United States Airforce Veteran.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Helen Winkler of Florida.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.
Entombment will be in Penn Lincoln Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.

Kenneth R. Lewellen

February 05, 2021 |

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Kenneth R. Lewellen, age 65, of West Mifflin, died February 5, 2021, after a courageous battle with bladder cancer.  Born September 23, 1955, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edward and Eleanor (Tatar) Lewellen and husband of the late Ruth Ann Lewellen.  Ken graduated in 1973 from South Allegheny High School.  He retired from Praxair with 44 years as an industrial gas technician and owned the Deli Hut in McKeesport for 15 years.  As a classic car collector, you could find him working on his two 1965 Chevy Impalas.  He was also an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.

Kathy Lee Donaldson

February 03, 2021 |

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Kathy Lee Donaldson, age 63, of Punxsutawney, formerly of Lincoln Place and McKeesport, died January 30, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born September 7, 1957, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Karin (Lofstrom) Broadhead.

Shirley M. "Sissy" Haidle

February 02, 2021 |

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Shirley M. "Sissy" (Suncine) Haidle, age 84, of Dayton, PA, went on to be with the Lord on January 30, 2021. Born July 24, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Peter Suncine and Margaret (Stotler) Suncine Serdy and the wife of the late Glenn A. Haidle Jr.

Shirley had several jobs in her early years, such as Feig's Bakery, Bud's Red Hot, Nigro's Restaurant, and Sabin's Glass. She was a longtime member of McKeesport Assembly of God Church, where she taught Sunday school. Later on, Shirley then dedicated her life to caring for her family. In her free time, she enjoyed reading her bible, crafting, bowling, going to Kennywood, fishing, and camping. Above all, Shirley's priority in life was spending time with her family.

Robert Paul Denicola

January 27, 2021 |

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Robert Paul Denicola, age 72, of North Huntingdon, formerly of West Mifflin, died January 26, 2021, at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born February 2, 1948, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Florence (Pichora) Denicola and the husband of Stephanie (Kosanovic) Denicola.

John S. Canova

January 24, 2021 |

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John S. Canova, Sr., age 66, of Christy Park, died January 21, 2021, at UPMC Shadyside. Born July 8, 1954, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Sam J. and Virginia (Groff) Canova.
John was currently working at West Mifflin High School, where he was a security guard. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. John was a member of the VFW Post 914 'Intrepid' West Mifflin. He had a passion for collecting, trolling flea markets, building models and old movies.

Geraldine M. Solano

January 23, 2021 |

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Geraldine M. Solano, age 75, of White Oak, died January 19, 2021, at home. Born May 4, 1945, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Peter Joseph and Julia Elizabeth (DiNino) Solano.

Geraldine retired from Mann's Home Medical Products as a medical biller. She received her Associate's degree in Accounting from CCAC South. Geraldine was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici site. In her free time, she enjoyed going to eat with her friends and celebrating their birthdays together.

Geraldine is survived by her brother, Francis (Carol) Solano of Renfrew, PA, many nieces and a nephew.

Anthony G. Fisher

January 18, 2021 |

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Anthony G. Fisher, age 58 of East McKeesport, passed away January 11, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport.  Born January 12, 1962, in Little Rock, AR, he was the son of the late Charles and Joyce (Humble) Fisher and the husband of Hazel C. (Lorentz) Fisher.

James Anthony Tate

January 18, 2021 |

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James Anthony Tate, Sr., age 71, of Versailles Borough, died January 15, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 17, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James A. and Edith (DelAsandro) Tate and the husband of Cathy (Coltogirone) Tate.

Phillip J. Spinosi

January 17, 2021 |

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Phillip J. Spinosi, age 92, of White Oak, died January 17, 2021, at home. Born September 7, 1928, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Julius and Rose (Borrelli) Spinosi and the husband of the late Mary T. Spinosi.

Phillip retired from US Steel National Tube Works, where he was a rigger with 44 years of service. He was a US Navy veteran serving during WWII, where he was the quarterback of the Navy football team in Pensacola, FL. Phillip was a member of the Mary, Mother of God Parish.

James Fedasz

January 17, 2021 |

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James Fedasz, age 94, of McKeesport, died January 15, 2021, at Canterbury Place.  Born February 19, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Harry and Anna (Tech) Fedasz.  Jim was a 1944 graduate of McKeesport High School and furthered his education at Carnegie Tech (Carnegie Mellon University).  He would then go on to join the Army, 103rd Division in France during World War II. 

He earned the EAME Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars, the Army Occupation of Germany Medal, Victory Ribbon, and a Good Conduct Medal.  He fought significant battles in Central Europe & The Rhineland alongside the French First Army and French Moroccan Soldiers and was also an Honor Guard for General Patton.  Using the GI Bill he earned, Jim enrolled at the North West School of Neon (Oregon Polytechnic Institute) to learn the craft. 

Once back home in McKeesport, he had his own one-man neon sign shop on Walnut Street in McKeesport, and his neon signs could be found at businesses and schools throughout the area. 

Jim was a talented artist and was a member of the McKeesport Art Group.  He loved to paint and sculpt with wood and bronze, and his painting of the B&O Crossing (in McKeesport) and sculpture of the SS McKeesport are in the permanent collection at the McKeesport Heritage Center. 

At home, his garden became another canvas for his artistic talents.  Using different colors and textures of grasses, Jim created his last name in letters large enough to be seen from a helicopter.   He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church, where he was an usher.  As an avid duckpin bowler, his artistry with the ball was apparent, bowling numerous 300 games.

Michael P. Carnahan

January 17, 2021 |

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Michael P. Carnahan, age 51, of Mt. Vernon, died January 13, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 27, 1969, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late David E. and Mary Jane (Matuschek) Carnahan and the husband and best friend of Sandra (Buotte) Carnahan.

Michael was vice-president and general manager of Scalo Solar Solutions, a division of Burns & Scalo Roofing. He most recently completed the installation of the largest single sloped solar structure in the United States, located at Mill 19 in Hazelwood.