Alexandra Mamas

April 02, 2017 |

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Alexandra Mamas, age 96, of McKeesport, died on April 2, 2017. She was born in Chios, Greece on August 15, 1920 and is the daughter of the late Micah and Zenovia Klouvas.

She is survived by son, James M. (Cathy) Mamas of Miami, FL; daughter, Patricia (Dr. Norman) Demos of Elizabeth Twp.; siblings; Antigone Vlahos of Atlanta, GA; Evangelia Spectakou of Greece; Victor Klouvas of Greece; Panteli Klouvas of Greece; grandchildren, Dr. Andrew (Elaine Esq.) Demos of Long Island, NY; Michael (Dana)  Demos of Palm Beach, FL; Antonia (Justin) Mamas of St. Augustine, FL; Michael (Ashley) Mamas of St. Augustine, FL; Alexander Mamas of Miami, FL; great-grandchildren, Alexander Andrew Demos, Ariyanna Demos, Elise Alexandra Demos, Michael Bradon Demos, Anthony James Mamas, Michael Mamas, Noah Mamas, and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews both in the U.S. and Greece.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael D. Mamas; siblings, Ismene Amartolou, Maria Kosta, Chrysoula Vrouze, and Niko Amartolou

She was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in White Oak, St. Markella Ladies Philoptochos Society, and the Chian Society. She was active in her church life, promoter and advocate of her heritage, culture and faith, Unrivalled cook, baker, and hostess. She is one of the last of the greatest generation and will be missed dearly.

Brett N. Bittner

March 31, 2017 |

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Brett N. Bittner, age 36 of Liberty Borough, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017. 

Richard Nagy

March 29, 2017 |

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Richard Nagy, age 71 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017.  He was born in McKeesport on July 25, 1945 and is the son of the late Charles and Sophia Kamyk Nagy. 

Elizabeth M. Kiska

March 29, 2017 |

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Elizabeth M. Kiska, age 89 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

Eileen M. Thomas

March 27, 2017 |

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Eileen M. Thomas, age 87 of McKeesport, died Monday, March 27, 2017.

Mary Marcic

March 27, 2017 |

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Mary Marcic, age 85 of McKeesport, died Sunday, March 26, 2017.  She was born in Omisalj, Croatia on May 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Nikola and Jele Surat Zuvic.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Marcic.

Emerson M. Fazekas

March 25, 2017 |

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Emerson M. Fazekas, age 57, of Versailles, died March 25, 2017.

Jean Michalek

March 23, 2017 |

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Jean Michalek, age 86 of White Oak, and also Conneaut Lake, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born in McKeesport on May 19, 1930, the daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Long Frencik. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward E. Michalek, her brother Hank Frencik and sister Eleanor Richards.

Robert M. Schweitzer

March 18, 2017 |

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Robert M. Schweitzer, age 69 of West Mifflin, died suddenly on Friday, March 17, 2017. Robert was born in McKeesport on May 7, 1947, son of the late Herman R. and Mary Rose Martucci Schweitzer. He retired happily as a Lieutenant for the West Mifflin Police Department after 29 years of service. He was a member of the #3 Fire Department of West Mifflin, American Legion Post 712 in Pleasant Hills, Fraternal Order of Police, VFW Post 802 in Wilson, Syria Shriners, and the Bethel Park Lodge #761 F&AM for over 39 years. He also loved watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and spending time with his fellow friends.

Ruth G. Bettinelli

March 18, 2017 |

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Ruth G. Bettinelli, age 95 of McKeesport, died Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born in Donora, PA September 3, 1921, the daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude Snyder Schettler, and wife of the late Louis J. Bettinelli. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Jane P. Bettinelli of McKeesport and Amy B. (John) Brien of Raleigh, North Carolina; sister Dorothy Ann Debowski of Donora, PA; also 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Russell L. Goetz

March 15, 2017 |

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Russell Louis Goetz, 86, of McKeesport, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was born Saturday, May 31, 1930, to father, Herbert J. Goetz, and mother, Edith (Rotzsch) Goetz, in McKeesport, the third of three sons, following brothers, Raymond and Robert.

Gary G. Tomko

March 14, 2017 |

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Gary G. Tomko, age 65, of East McKeesport died Saturday, March 11, 2017.  Gary’s love for history and music will be remembered as well as his service to the citizens of Pennsylvania through his employment as a social worker for the PA Dept. of Human Services.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean E. (Duffy) Tomko, and his brother, Danny Tomko.  Gary is survived by his father, Daniel T. Tomko of White Oak; son, Shawn Tomko of North Versailles; daughter, Jenifer (Jon Sava) Tomko of North Versailles; sister, Cheryl (Terry) Fox of White Oak; sister-in-law, Marcia Tomko; grandsons, Cody and Seth; two nieces and one nephew; one great niece and four great nephews.

Josephine B. Berletic

March 13, 2017 |

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Josephine B. Berletic, age 81 of McKeesport, died Sunday, March 12, 2017.  She was born in McKeesport on July 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Stephen L. and Josephine Bartynski Berletic.

Alfred W. “Brother” Gross

March 11, 2017 |

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Alfred W. “Brother” Gross, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017, at home in McKeesport.  He was born December 25, 1932, the son of the late Alfred Sr., and Catherine (Decoursey) Gross; brother of the late Mary Catherine Gross.

Edward G. Borowitz

March 09, 2017 |

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Edward G. Borowitz, age 69 of Elizabeth Township, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017. He was born in Pittsburgh on April 26, 1948, son of the late Edward and Mary Borowitz. He was a maintenance Technician for Shadyside Hospital for thirty years until he retired.