Andrew "Drew" Jefferson
October 08, 2018 |
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Rose Shushereba
October 02, 2018 |
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Hilda Latusek
September 26, 2018 |
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Hilda Latusek, age 96 of Monroeville, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Manassas, Virginia. She was born March 29, 1922 in Turtle Creek, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth McMullen Stitt, and wife of the late Albert Latusek.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Michael (Mary Ann) Latusek of Elizabeth Township; daughters, Kathleen (John) Taylor of Murrysville, Patricia (John) Flemming of Manassas, VA, Suzan (Michael) Bresch of Monroeville; grandchildren, John (Mary) Flemming, Cheri (Chris) Shoemaker, Chrissy (Chris) Nagro, April McClain, Kirk Taylor, Elizabeth (Ian Cohen) Latusek, Megan (Jon) Radcliffe, Michael (Cara) Latusek, Jennifer (Bill Nichols) DiGiovanni-Nichols, Mellissa (Mike) Rugh; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by great-grandchild Reagan Flemming, four brothers, and four sisters.
Joseph C. Janke
September 25, 2018 |
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Joann S. Ryan
September 25, 2018 |
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Thomas A. Piotrowski
September 16, 2018 |
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Thomas A. Piotrowski, age 90, a World War II veteran, avid gardener and lifelong resident of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2018.
Tom was born November 16, 1927, to the late Louis and Josephine (Pasko) Piotrowski, Polish immigrants who settled in Liberty Borough. He grew up in the Christy Park district of McKeesport with his seven brothers and sisters and graduated from McKeesport Area Vocational Technical High in 1945.
Tom was drafted into active service with the Army of the United States in 1946, serving in the 336th Ordnance Depot Company. He attended cook and mess sergeant school at Fort George G. Meade in Maryland. Tom also served in the Western Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II, as a mess hall cook in Manila, Philippines. He was promoted to Private First Class and awarded the Army of Occupation and World War II Victory medals for his overseas service.
Tom was honorably discharged in 1947 and returned home to McKeesport. He married Dorothy Frances Kolodziej, a fellow Christy Parker from the next street over, and the devoted couple had three children: Carol, Tom Jr. and Frank. Tom worked for more than 35 years at U.S. Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport, becoming senior physical tester.
Tom enjoyed taking his wife and children on many summer vacations to Ocean City, Maryland and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where they often camped on the beach. He continued the tradition with his two granddaughters and loved early morning walks in Myrtle Beach. Tom never passed up a good meal and enjoyed spending many hours tending mini roses in his backyard garden.
Norma Prokop Hall Sabol
September 13, 2018 |
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Norma Prokop Hall Sabol, age 83, of Liberty Borough, died at peace with the Lord on Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was born December 23, 1934 in Port Vue, the daughter of the late Steve and Anna Pavlik Prokop.
Norma worked as an accounts payable clerk for the former R & J Furniture of McKeesport. She enjoyed baking, cooking, reading and watching Pittsburgh sports teams. She loved her family most of all, and family is all she ever really wanted.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, John L. Hall; and her husband, Lawrence Sabol. She is survived by children, John N. (Pattie) Hall of Beaver, Janice L. (Todd) Jaussen of Greenville, Annamarie (Arthur) Campedel of Glassport, and George L. (Nancy) Hall of Belle Vernon; brother, John (Ann) Prokop of North Huntingdon; 17 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Rod Brinker
September 12, 2018 |
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Rod Brinker, age 63 of Rillton, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. He was born on Dec. 15, 1954 in Natrona Heights, the son of the late Sheldon and Shirley Neubert Brinker. He was employed at Bettis Nuclear Power Plant in Dravosburg. He enjoyed bowling, boating, softball, skiing, and all other sports but especially loved football.
Leona Evans
September 10, 2018 |
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She was a faithful member of Temple of Faith Church in North Versailles and a cook for many years. Leona enjoyed her cats, shopping, traveling and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband of 18 years, William Evans, son, John (Kathy) George of Braddock Hills, daughter, Melissa Bachman of Duquesne, son, Joseph (Crystal) George of West Mifflin, granddaughter, Britney (Stephen) Bowen of New Cumberland, W.V., numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many family and friends.
Thomas James Toner
September 07, 2018 |
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John H. "Jack" Waugaman, Jr.
September 01, 2018 |
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Brian D. Swietlicki
August 21, 2018 |
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Brian Dennis Swietlicki, age 55, of West Mifflin, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born in New Homestead, PA on October 9, 1962, the son of Edward and the late Dolores Pastirik Swietlicki. He was employed by Access Service Transportation for many years as a driver. Brian loved to golf and enjoyed keeping up with the yardwork at home.
Bernadette D. Garges
August 21, 2018 |
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Bernadette is survived by her daughter Katherine (Christopher) Shingler of Highland Park, grandchildren; Hailey and Luke, and sisters; Carol (the late George) Joseph and Mary (the late Roy) Saxon, both of McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Dougherty.
Louise H. Weimer
August 19, 2018 |
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Louise H. Weimer, age 87, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Homestead and McKeesport, died Saturday, August 18, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on July 7, 1931 and is the daughter of the late Paul and Helen Jacobs Ballog. She was a waitress for many years, a Judge of Elections in McKeesport’s 7th Ward, and a member of Life Span in Olympia Shopping Center.
Elyssa L. D'Antonio
August 15, 2018 |
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Elyssa L. D’Antonio, age 64 of Port Vue, passed peacefully at home in the presence of family on August 14, 2018. She was born on August 13, 1954 in Braddock, PA, the daughter of the late Louis V. and Nedra L. Sheffel Wahl. She loved cooking, especially on holidays, camping and going to Steeler games.
