October 15, 2023 |
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George Louis Trombola, age 89, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of McKeesport and Irwin, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 21, 1934 and is the son of the late George and Elizabeth Hando Trombola. George received his bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania and retired from Westinghouse Electric as a production supervisor, where he was employed for over 35 years. He had been a member of the former Transfiguration of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, currently a member of Our Lady, Queen of the Americas Parish and the Iroquois Boating and Fishing Club, both in Conneaut Lake.
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October 13, 2023 |
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Charles Patrick “Pat” Riley, age 66, of Liberty Borough, died on Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on December 22, 1956 and is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luke Riley. He proudly served in the United States Army, Special Forces Groups for 16 years, where he was involved in numerous combat missions. He was a pathfinder and learned crime scene investigations skills while in the military. He later retired as a police officer, where he served many different communities. Charles was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, as well as a former member of the Freemasons. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed all outdoor activities. He also played football in high school and enjoyed watching it all his life. He was a true lover of music, had own band at one time, and wrote a top 10 song when he was 17 years old.
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October 12, 2023 |
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Gary John Walsh, age 68, of McKeesport, passed away on October 9, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on February 27, 1955 and is the son of the late Thomas Walsh and Shirley Hodge Braucher. Gary was a devoted individual who loved the Lord and was passionate about sharing his faith with others. He cherished his family and enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Gary had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a joke ready to bring a smile to people’s faces and his laugh was contagious. He was known for his unwavering support and willingness to help those in need. Gary shared a special bond with his daughter, going on road trips, attending sporting events, and worshiping the Lord together.
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October 10, 2023 |
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Joseph J. Brandt, Jr., age 83, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1940 and is the son of the late Joseph J. Brandt, Sr.
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October 07, 2023 |
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Janice “Sib” Ann Weiskircher Hamilton, age 84, of Marietta, GA, formerly of White Oak and North Huntingdon, PA, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home for the last 7 years in Marietta, GA. She was born in McKeesport, PA on July 29, 1939 and had a big and glorious life. If you knew Sib, you were inspired by her, and she was motivated by you. You quickly came to know that she was creative, smart, tough, artistic, ambitious, athletic, and beautiful. She was always teaching and always leading. She was a person that left more than a mark on your soul.
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October 07, 2023 |
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Helen Rosalia Berry, of McKeesport, PA, died on her 100th birthday on October 5, 2023. She was born in Munhall, PA on October 5, 1923 and is the daughter of the late John and Helen Fazekas Grega and the wife of the late Martin J. Berry. Helen was a devout Catholic who was member of the former St. Pius Roman Catholic Church in McKeesport, now Mary, Mother of God Parish. She was very crafty, loved to knit, and was an Avon lady for many years. She was also the owner of the former Betty Ann’s Hair Salon in Duquesne, where she was a Beauty Operator.
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October 06, 2023 |
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Donna M. (Brzozowski) Grimm, of Elizabeth Township, formerly from Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughter.
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October 04, 2023 |
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Donald Richard Rusch, II, age 65, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born in Homestead, PA on June 9, 1958 and is the son of the late Donald Richard and Esther Jane Laves Rusch. He was employed as an HVAC technician for many years. Donald was an avid Steelers fan and had a great passion for cars. He used to work for various pit crews at local racetracks when he was younger.
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October 04, 2023 |
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Herman D. “Ricky” Thompson, age 64, of McKeesport, PA, went home to paradise on Monday, September 18, 2023 in New Castle, PA. He was born in Fairfax, VA on October 10, 1958 and is the son of the late Herman and Emmogene Martin. Herman was employed at the McKeesport Daily News for many years.
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October 02, 2023 |
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Ronald J. Yurik, age 82, of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born in Braddock, PA on November 2, 1940 and is the son of the late John and Adele Korbel Yurik. He was preceded in death by his wonderful wife of 56 years, Doris Barno Yurik, who died on September 25, 2020. Ronald was a member of the United States Army Reserves and later retired after many years from Carbidie. He was an avid collector of stamps and coins and loved to play Candy Crush Saga. He was a longtime member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church. Those that knew him would have described him as quirky, but a really good guy.
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September 30, 2023 |
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John Anthony Dougherty, age 66, of Versailles, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 16, 1957 and is the son of the late James “Ted” and Mary Ann Pomaibo Dougherty. John was employed in the food industry for many, many decades. He started in stock and worked up to managerial positions at Shop ‘n Save on Fifth Avenue in McKeesport. After leaving Shop ‘n Save in McKeesport, he was employed as a manager and worked several years at Alco Parking in Pittsburgh. He later was a manager at the Shop ‘n Save in Olympia Shopping Center and then in management at Shop ‘n Save in the Hill District. Currently, he was a grocery manager at the Shop ‘n Save in Bethel Park. He formerly served as an usher for the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport. John loved a good laugh and was not afraid to speak his mind. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. His presence will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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September 25, 2023 |
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Deborah Ann Mikalouski, age 66, of McKeesport, PA, died on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, OH on September 19, 1956 and is the daughter of Helen Kovalycsik Mikalouski and the late Donald Mikalouski.
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September 18, 2023 |
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David Michael Jones, age 71, of Pittsburgh, died on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 13, 1952, and was the son of the late Helen C. Jones, and the husband of the late Kathleen Marie Williams Jones, who died on February 10, 2009. He was very proud to be a 1970 graduate of Westinghouse High School, home of the Bulldogs, where he played football. After graduating, David served in the United States Army. He was employed as a housekeeper for DoubleTree by Hilton in Pittsburgh for over 30 years. He received numerous awards and recognitions from his employer, including Employee of the Year multiple times and was the longest serving employee in his department. David was also an avid Steelers fan.
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September 10, 2023 |
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It’s with profound sadness that we share news of the death of Matthew Shields Griesser, age 53. Matt was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 5, 1970 and died in McKeesport, PA (Elizabeth Township) on September 2, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Garry and Nancy Griesser, his brother Thomas Griesser, and by beloved uncles, aunts, cousins, and countless long-time college and industry friends.
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September 05, 2023 |
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Alexander Drozdiak, age 91, of White Oak, PA, died on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born in Shamokin, PA on October 11, 1931 and was the son of the late Alexander J. and Anna Danchak Drozdiak and the husband of the late Dorothy E. Dolf Drozdiak, who died on November 1, 2012. Alexander earned a bachelor’s degree from General Motors Institute (now Kettering University) and later retired as an engineer for General Motors Fisher Body. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish. Alexander enjoyed singing in the choir and cantoring at various churches throughout the area.
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