July 21, 2023 |
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Raymond M. Sobczak, age 89, of Port Vue, PA, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Township. He was the son of the late Walter and Nellie Sobczak. Ray was preceded in death by his wife Mary “Mitzi,” son Andrew “Phil,” brother Jacob “Jack,” and daughter-in-law Lynn (Dennis) Sobczak. Ray truly loved his long career as an elevator construction/maintenance technician. Ray enjoyed playing cards, especially with the Glassport Lucky 7 Card Club, bowling, and Port Vue Old Timers Softball. He belonged to the former St. Mary Czestochowa Church in McKeesport and was a member of Port Vue Sons of the American Legion. Ray was also a proud member of the Port Vue Fire Department. He was the oldest member of the department with close to 70 years of service and was honored with the 50-Year Life Member award in 2008.
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July 14, 2023 |
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Sophie Balawajder, age 95, of Elizabeth Twp., died peacefully at home on July 13, 2023. Born April 8, 1928, in Wilmerding, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Apolonia (Szczypek) Lorenc and wife of the late Bruno Balawajder, to whom she was married for 44 years. Sophie was a 67-year member of St. Mary of Częstochowa Church, now Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church, in McKeesport, and was a past President of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers. She had a love of family and friends, her faith, and her Polish heritage. Her activities included ceramics, quilting, volunteering for the church, and baking. Her quilts are cherished keepsakes for all her family members. Many of the family celebrations had her cookies on the Cookie Table. The family would like to thank everyone who made her years later in life comfortable by stopping by, making a phone call, or sending a birthday card. Her long-term friends, known as the “Church Ladies,” always made her day, as well as her many nieces and nephews. Her caregivers also are to be recognized for the comfort they provided.
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July 11, 2023 |
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Martin "Marty" Findura, age 78, of Coulters, died peacefully on July 9, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 19, 1945, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stephan H. and Ethel (Barakman) Findura and the husband of Atna (Carper) Findura.
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July 11, 2023 |
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Kenneth D. Carper, age 68, of Coulters, died peacefully on July 8, 2023, at Monroeville Rehab and Wellness Center, surrounded by his family. Born December 7, 1954, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Walter L. and Atna E.(Koontz) Carper.
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July 06, 2023 |
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Doris Jean (Simpson) Francetic, age 84, of Port Vue, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Elizabeth (Betty) Simpson of McKeesport.
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June 19, 2023 |
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Erda M. Ursiny, age 94, of Coulter, died June 17, 2023, at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born December 20, 1928, in Versailles, she was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Wills) Reinhart and the wife of the late Charles Ursiny.
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June 08, 2023 |
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Charles W. Pratt, Sr. age 83, of McKeesport, died at home on June 7, 2023. Born May 11, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Downes) Pratt-Delehanty and the loving husband of Marsha (Haberjak) Pratt for 38 years.
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June 07, 2023 |
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James R. "Boat" "Swede" Swanson age 77, of East McKeesport, died June 4, 2023, at home. Born May 14, 1946, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William C. "Swede" and Catherine "Cussie" (Daugherty) Swanson and the loving husband of Marilyn (Wiater) Swanson for 50 years.
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June 06, 2023 |
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Ruth M. Mansfield, age 85, of McKeesport, passed away on June 3, 2023. Born October 10, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Jablonski) Englert and the beloved wife of the late Frank H. "Bumper" Mansfield, who passed away on June 22, 2010.
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June 06, 2023 |
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John F. McArdle on June 4, 2023, age 77, of McKeesport. Born June 27, 1945, in Pittsburgh, he was was the son of the late John G. and Eva (Froelich) McArdle and husband of Jo Ann McArdle.
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June 04, 2023 |
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Todd F. Gebis, age 55, of McKeesport, died May 27, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born August 26, 1967, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Leonard and Kathleen (Reinhart) Gebis.
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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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