Michael Kerwin

December 24, 2019 |

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Michael Kerwin, age 71, of McKeesport died Sunday, December 22, 2019.  He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on December 4, 1948 and is the son of the late Robert Kerwin and the late Mary Ford Killfoile.   He was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.  He later worked as a taxicab driver.  He was a member of the Millvale VFW, enjoyed reading the bible and loved flowers and nature.

Virginia C. Cingle

December 21, 2019 |

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Virginia C. Cingle, age 90, of Charleroi, formerly from McKeesport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  She was born in Blairsville on August 9, 1929 and is the daughter of the late Donato and Jennie Larusso Cresanta and the wife of the late John J. Cingle.  Virginia was employed for 35 years at the former Royal Cleaners on West Fifth Avenue in McKeesport.

Cedric Mack

December 20, 2019 |

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Cedric Mack, age 41, of Duquesne, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was born on April 25, 1978 and is the son of Sharon (Freeman) Mack of Duquesne and the late John Love.

He is survived by his Loving mother, stepfather; Allen Freeman, children; Destiny Turner, Mariah, Jazmyne, Cedric, Jr., and John’nasya Mack, brothers; Joseph Mack, and Tywuan Cook, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and his close friends Dano and Tyheed.

Nadine Ann Mohlman

December 17, 2019 |

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Nadine Ann Mohlman, age 92, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 3, 1927, in McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her mother; Stella C. Freeman, husband; Thomas R. Mohlman, and brother Jack J. Freeman.

Nadine is survived by her loving daughters Samye (Bob) Pinter, Carrie List, Jackie Moore and Patty Brenneman “adopted daughter by heart”.  Her grandchildren; Sharmaine (Dan) Burns, Jeff (Bobbie) List, Sherry (Bob) Swauger, Sheila (John) Haut, Beverly (Dave Tresky) Jones, Kelly Moore, Star (Gil) Allison. Her great-grandchildren;  Dylan Rupert; Shawn Michael, Ricki and Brett Jones, Courtney and Danielle List; Johnny and Brianna Haut; Karissa and Kylie Allison; Blake and Tyler Swauger; Joe (Becca) Burns; Michael (Kristen) Burns; Samantha Allison; Maddie Tresky , and her great-great-grandchildren; Olivia, Jayson, Hunter, Beau, and Hudson Burns.   Also, survived by her nieces and nephews; Stephanny (Scott)  Ryann, Evann McDowell, Samuel (Sandra), Jackson Freeman, Cousin Lois “Elaine” Herskovitz.

JoAnn Eisele

December 14, 2019 |

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JoAnn Eisele, age 83, of McKeesport, formally of North Versailles, died on December 13, 2019. She was born in Morgantown, WV on November 21, 1936 and is the daughter of the late Hobert and Opal McCartney Hennessey. She was a long-time member of Christy Park United Methodist Church where she enjoyed being a part of the choir, and a devoted member to the First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. JoAnn worked, with her late husband John, at the former Wiltshire Poultry Farm for several years.

She is survived by her loving son John W. (Pam) Eisele Jr. of McKeesport; loving grandchildren, Nadine Eisele, Erica and Angeline Bottger, Kelly Stanich and Kari Hurley; great grandchildren Austin, Max and Benjamin. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Bottger, siblings; Maxine (Steve) Bill, Marie (Jim) Smith and James (Martha) Hennessey.

Geracimos "Jerry" D. Hionis

December 13, 2019 |

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Geracimos “Jerry” D. Hionis, age 88, of White Oak, fell asleep peacefully with the Lord on December 13, 2019 at home surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born in Kefalonia, Greece on March 27, 1931 and is the son of the late Dennis and Theodora Yakoumatos Hionis.  Although he endured poverty and war, the great earthquake of 1953 which destroyed most of the island, was the main reason he came to the United States for a better life.  Jerry was employed at US Steel in Homestead and was a painter in his spare time.  He has been a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak which he eagerly assisted many others in building the church.   He was the life of the party, and was known for his zest for life, his generosity for helping others, sense of humor and a passion for hunting and his yearly trips to Greece.

Tom Leonard Wardropper

December 11, 2019 |

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Tom Leonard Wardropper, age 78, of Elizabeth, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 9, 2019.  He was born in McKeesport on September 19, 1941 and is the son of the late Harry James and Edna Samantha Littleton Wardropper.  He was retired from the U.S. Navy serving his country for over 21 years.  He then was employed at GE Apparatus Plant in West Mifflin until retirement.  He was a member of Port Vue United Methodist Church and enjoyed travelling, especially to his place in Palm Beach Shores, Florida.

Raymond C. “Rev” Pater

November 29, 2019 |

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Raymond C. “Rev” Pater, age 96, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his residence.  He was born in Glassport on January 28, 1923 but became a life-long and proud resident of McKeesport at a very young age.  He is the son of the late Anton and Leona (Josek) Pater.  He was the husband of the late Bertha (Szilagyi) Pater, who died February 20, 1998. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Caroline Lucas, and brother, Joseph Pater.   He retired from General Motors' Fisher Body plant in West Mifflin with 35 years of service and was a member of the UAW.  He was a very devoted employee for GM always saying, "I asked them for a job and was grateful they gave me one" and always drove a GM car!

He is survived by daughter, Nancy (Peter) Anderson of Akron (Green), OH; son, Raymond J. (Linda) Pater of West Deer Township, PA; four grandsons and three great-grandchildren.  He loved his family, and we loved him, and feel blessed to have had him with us for so long.

Randy Drew Mayer

November 28, 2019 |

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Randy Drew Mayer, age 64, died September 13, 2019 in Northern Ireland. Randy was born in Punxsutawney, PA on May 5, 1955 and was the son of Suzanne Mayer of West Mifflin and the late Kenneth Mayer. In addition to his dear mother, he is survived by his siblings, Rodney (Mila) Mayer of Gaithersburg, MD; Allyson (Jake) Plisco of Pleasant Hills, PA; and Bradley Mayer of Windsor, Ontario. Randy is survived by his partner, Kevin O’Connor, of Northern Ireland.

Randy’s family moved to West Mifflin when he was a child. After college, he travelled to Europe and was employed with the US Army in Germany, a position in which he served for 25 years, before completing his duties at West Point Military Academy in New York. Upon retiring, he returned to Europe and settled in Northern Ireland where he made his home. Randy was an active sportsman and passed away of a sudden cardiac event while on his beloved bicycle.

He is truly missed by his partner, friends, and loving family.

John Stephen Pasternak

November 27, 2019 |

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John Stephen Pasternak, age 88, of White Oak, died November 26, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on August 16, 1931 and is the son of the late John Michael and Mary Elizabeth Lichman Pasternak. He is retired from USS National Tube.

John is survived by his wife, Evelyn Begg Pasternak; son, David Pasternak of White Oak; sister, Alice (Edward) Scheetz of McKeesport; sister-in-law, Eleanor Pasternak of White Oak; sister-in-law, Frances Leschak of Baldwin; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mildred and Donald Rendulic of Murrysville; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Albert.

Joseph Jude Orosz

November 26, 2019 |

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Joseph Jude Orosz, age 37, of McKeesport, died November 25, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on Feb. 6, 1982 and is the son of Sharon Tyskewicz Orosz Yokimcus of West Mifflin and Joseph Orosz of Dravosburg.

Joseph was a graduate of West Mifflin High School and worked in the food industry as a wait staff. He is survived by his sisters, Samantha Orosz and Jessica Orosz, both of West Mifflin, step brothers Adam Orosz and Dave Orosz, both of Dravosburg, and nephew, Xavier Lyle.

Lorrie Ann Diaz

November 25, 2019 |

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Lorrie Ann Diaz, age 46, of McKeesport, died, Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born in Wilkinsburg on October 18, 1973 and is the daughter of Joseph (Darla) Diaz of Munhall and Carol Stumpf Diaz McClelland of Cannonsburg.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Cheyenne (Jamese) Dellapenna, Mason (Samantha) Diaz of Midway and Freddy (Ashley) Whetzell of Herminie, 7 grandchildren, siblings Lisa (Roy) Campbell of Cannonsburg, Dana (Jim) Metcalf of Munhall, Joseph (Kim) Diaz of Dunn, N. Carolina, and Brad (Rachel) Diaz of West Mifflin, step sisters, Jackie, Winnie and Joceyline, nieces, Sheila and Katelyn, nephews, Darrell, Roy, Jason, William, and Tripp, step nieces and nephews, and significant other, Matthew Dellapenna of McKeesport.  Lorrie was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley.

Grace Marie Chalmer "Sis" Theis

November 21, 2019 |

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Grace Marie Chalmer “Sis” Theis, age 98, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  She was born in McKeesport on November 29, 1920 and is the daughter of the late Walter and Helen Robinson Cheshire and the wife of the late John C. Theis. 

She enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.  She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Michael) Landosky of Latrobe; brother, Jack Theis of Elizabeth; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; also nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by brothers, William Guiser, and Charles, Carmen and Ronald Sachs.

Robert Bailey

November 19, 2019 |

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Robert D. Bailey, age 74, of McKeesport, formerly from the state of California, died Sunday, November 17, 2019.  He was born in Ontario, Oregon on March 15, 1945 and is the son of the late Leon Odell and Reta Mae Johnson Bailey.  He served in the US Airforce and was a retired building state Inspector for education in the State of California.

Theresa DeMarino

November 19, 2019 |

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Theresa DeMarino, age 95 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was born in McKeesport on April 4, 1924 to the late Frank and Nancy (Veltri) Elia. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, Theresa also worked at McKeesport Hospital. She had been living with her daughters, spending her time between Orlando, Florida and Winder, Georgia.  She really loved spending time with all of her family and gave us all many wonderful memories. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Nicholas DeMarino and two sisters, Angelina Cherpak and Rose Vito.