July 03, 2023 |
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James Michael “Micky” Martin, Sr., age 88, of Winter Haven, FL, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on September 4, 1934 and is the son of the late Thomas Victor and Catherine Skiffington Martin, and the husband of the late Marian Laskey Martin. Micky was a member of the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport, PA, where he served as an altar boy. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed boating, and having a glass of wine. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War.
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July 01, 2023 |
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Virginia Lois Maldonado, age 86, of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born in Shelocta, PA on June 6, 1937 and is the daughter of the late Franklin, Sr. and Edith Rishell Heath and the wife of the late Robert Maldonado, who died on August 26, 1996. She was employed as the first female machinist at Westinghouse and was also a trainer for them. She would periodically travel to their locations in Germany as well. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo, attending plays and musicals, and going out with her friends. She was also attended of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church (former St. Mary Czestochowa Church), where she was a member of the Christian Mothers.
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June 27, 2023 |
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Deane Edwin Woy, Jr., age 68, of Buena Vista, PA, died on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 9, 1954 and is the son of the late Deane Edwin, Sr. and Mary Ruth Stofko Woy. He was the former owner of Tube City Appliances in McKeesport, PA.
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June 23, 2023 |
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Bonnie Jo Misterka, age 74, of North Huntingdon, PA, died on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on September 29, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Richard and Myrtle Giles Crawford. She was employed as a bookkeeper at National Bank and later retired as a teller from Three Rivers Bank, both in McKeesport, PA. Bonnie was a very active member at the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ, where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years, as well as served as a deaconess and on the finance council. She was also on the board of directors at McKeesport Little Theater.
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June 20, 2023 |
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Patricia Marie Doctorick, age 80, of Port Vue, died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on September 13, 1942 and is the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Ruth Shipley Donnelly. She was the wife of the late Robert Francis Doctorick and the companion of the late Thomas John Dineen. Patricia retired in retail from Sears and later was employed at Homelife, Roomful Express, Wicks, and Macy’s. She was a volunteer at the former St. Joseph’s school in Port Vue. She loved to bake, shop, go to the casino, and dance. Shag dancing was her favorite and she would vacation at Myrtle Beach with her friends during Shag week. She once bought a wedding gown for twenty dollars to wear on Halloween. She really enjoyed spending time dancing on Friday nights at the Twin Oaks Lounge with all her friends.
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June 11, 2023 |
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Ronald William Farabaugh, age 61, of Port Vue, formerly of Mt. Oliver, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 2, 1961 and is the son of the late John Patrick, Sr. and Jeanne C. Markunas Farabaugh.
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June 11, 2023 |
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June Marian Plopi, age 94, of Greensburg, formerly of McKeesport, died on Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on April 3, 1929 and is the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Katrinsak Perhaes and the wife of the late Walter Plopi, Sr.
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June 07, 2023 |
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Sylvan William Lang, age 79, of White Oak, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on October 12, 1943 and is the son of the late Arthur and Jennie Jacobs Lang. He received his master’s degree in education and taught middle school math and science for McKeesport Area School District until his retirement. He was a member of various organizations including the White Oak Lions Club, where he served as past district governor, McKeesport Sportsmen’s Association, McKeesport Railroad Club, Two Rivers Radio Club, Masonic Lodge 375 in McKeesport, Tall Cedars of Lebanon International, and Shriners International. He was also a proud member of Gemilas Chesed Synagogue in White Oak.
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June 06, 2023 |
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Linda Martinez Gentili, age 75, of North Huntingdon, died on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on December 27, 1947 and is the daughter of the late John and Guadalupe “Lupe” Quezada Martinez.
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June 01, 2023 |
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Nicole Ann Cooper, age 55, of North Huntingdon, died on Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on December 23, 1967 and is the daughter of the late Peter and Janet Strauss Mortakis. She graduated from Norwin High School in 1985 and received her Bachelor’s of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She was employed in child welfare services for her entire career.
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June 01, 2023 |
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James “Jimmy” H. Stratigos passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his home in North Huntingdon, PA. Mr. Stratigos was born on October 5, 1936, in Milopotoamos, a small village on the island of Kythera, Greece.
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June 01, 2023 |
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Catherine A. Bratkowski, age 64, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on December 31, 1958 and is the daughter of the late Walter V., Sr. and Agnes Gabrick Bratkowski. Catherine was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School, Chatham University and Robert Morris University. She was a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania and was employed as a tax accountant for many years.
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May 31, 2023 |
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Russell “Jakes” Scott Lust, age 62, of White Oak, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on May 2, 1961 and is the son of the late John and Betty Dudley Lust, and the husband of the late Mildred McWilliams Lust, who died on November 2, 2009.
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May 30, 2023 |
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Edward Frank Benvin, age 97, of Oil City, formerly of North Versailles, died on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born in North Versailles on February 11, 1926 and is the son of the late John L. and Mary Lisac Benvin. He was also the husband of the late Doris May Crawford Benvin, who died on November 30, 1988.
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May 20, 2023 |
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Angela Rachelle Lawson, age 44, of Liberty Borough, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born in McKeesport on July 17, 1978 and is the daughter of Bob and Sandy Spernock Lawson, also of Liberty Borough.
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