Stella M. Ruccio

December 26, 2020 |

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Stella M. Ruccio, age 93, of McKeesport, died December 23, 2020, at LGAR Health & Rehabilitation Center of Turtle Creek. Born June 10, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Ann (Kustra) Kustra and the wife of Frank J. Ruccio, for almost 71 years.

Stella dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, and a Christian Mother at Corpus Christi Church. She was also a member of the Polish National Alliance, Lodge #352. Stella enjoyed cooking, baking, and bingo club. She will always be remembered for hosting Christmas Eve and many other family events throughout her life.

Helen Balawajder

December 17, 2020 |

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Helen Balawajder, age 98, of McKeesport, passed away on December 15, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford. Born May 22, 1922, in Trafford, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Zigarovicz) Drost and the wife of the late Thaddeus Balawajder.

Mary Hornicsar

December 16, 2020 |

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Mary Hornicsar, age 87, Port Vue, died December 15, 2020, at Riverside Care Center.  Born March 27, 1933, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Anna (Turkovic) Plivelic and wife of the late Eugene Hornicsar.

Vincent "Vino" E. Farally

December 16, 2020 |

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Vincent "Vino" E. Farally, II, age 37, of McKeesport, died December 8, 2020.  Born September 29, 1983, in McKeesport, he was the son of Vincent Farally and Kathleen (Kane) Farally and the husband of Jessica (Miller) Farally.

Virginia T. Link

December 11, 2020 |

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Virginia T. Link, age 89, of McKeesport, died December 10, 2020, at The Grove at Latrobe. Born April 29, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Donaciano and Sanjuana (Jimenez) Yanez and the wife of the late Raymond E. "Eddie" Link.

Janet H. Grebeck

December 08, 2020 |

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Janet H. Grebeck, age 83, of McKeesport, died December 6, 2020, at The Grove at Irwin. Born January 26, 1937, in McKeesport, she was a "Painter Baby" and wore her pin proudly. Janet was the daughter of the late Stanley F. and Helen (Konkol) Grebeck.

Chester J. Englert

December 07, 2020 |

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Chester J. Englert, age 90, of Elizabeth, died December 5, 2020, at home. Born February 2, 1930, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Andrew and Katherine (Kuk) Englert and the husband of Mary Ann (Kobik) Englert.

Kenneth J. Skrtic

December 07, 2020 |

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Kenneth J. Skrtic, age 69, of Arnold, died December 2, 2020, at Allegheny Valley Hospital.  Born October 20, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Alice (Mains) Skrtic. He was a chef and loved to cook.

Shirley A. Riemenschneider-Pitchford

December 06, 2020 |

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Shirley A. Riemenschneider-Pitchford, age 78, of White Oak, died December 6, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born January 12, 1942, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Robert P. and Grace (Mink) Hoffman and the wife of Kenneth I. Pitchford.

Jeffrey L. Wintermyer

December 06, 2020 |

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Jeffrey L. "Jef ²" Wintermyer, age 55, of North Versailles, died December 2, 2020, at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born January 7, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of Patricia (Walker) Wintermyer and the late Frederick H. Wintermyer.

Paul W. Newman

December 03, 2020 |

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Paul W. Newman, age 54, of Monroeville, died December 1, 2020, at AHN Forbes Hospital.  Born December 19, 1965, in  McKeesport, he was the son of the late Charles and Ruth (Humelsine) Newman and the husband of Tracie (Thompson) Newman.

Robert S. White, Jr

December 01, 2020 |

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Robert S. White, Jr., age 79, of White Oak, died November 26, 2020, at home. Born December 7, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Margaret (Linderman) White and the husband of Barbara (Morgan) White.

Nancy Sullivan

November 27, 2020 |

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Nancy Sullivan, age 72, of North Huntingdon, formerly of White Oak, died November 25, 2020. Born December 21, 1947, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William and Bertha (Kosakowski) Sakowic. Loving wife of Roger Sullivan, her best friend, and husband for 52 years.

Michael J. "Mick" Rusnak

November 22, 2020 |

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Michael James "Mick" Rusnak, age 60, of South Greensburg Borough, died Friday, November 20, 2020, at home. Born April 8, 1960, in McKeesport, he was the son of Ronald J. Rusnak and Deanna C. Rusnak and a cherished partner to Toni Farzati.

Rev. Edward Litavec

November 22, 2020 |

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Rev. Edward S. Litavec, age 86, of Pittsburgh, died November 20, 2020, at Mt. Assisi Place.  Born July 24, 1934, in Roscoe, PA,  he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mary (Bury) Litavec.  Fr. Litavec was a graduate of St. Vincent College and St. Vincent Seminary.  He was ordained a priest for the Pittsburgh Diocese on March 25, 1960.  
Pastor to many, he was truly the shepherd of the flock. The “Mon Valley” will remember the messages of his homilies and his powerful voice singing praises to the Lord.