Raymond J. Robb
December 17, 2023 |
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Jayvon Turek Drake, Sr.
December 16, 2023 |
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Jayvon Turek Drake, Sr., age 27, of McKeesport was called home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born June 27, 1996 and is the son of Melika Drake and Gary Vasalech.
Rose Marie Pieffer
December 15, 2023 |
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Rose Marie Pieffer, age 68, of McKeesport, died on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh on October 29, 1955 and is the daughter of the late Harry and Mary Jane (Arbagast) Ferguson.
E. Michael “Colonel” Elias
December 14, 2023 |
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E. Michael “Colonel” Elias, age 79, of McKeesport, died on Thursday, December 14, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on August 11, 1944 and is the son of the late Esper and Josephine Piergrossi Elias. He was a 1974 graduate of the Allegheny County Police Academy, served as a McKeesport Police Officer for 27 years, later became the director of security for McKeesport Housing Authority for 10 years, and was part owner of Di’s Kornerstone Diner & Barbecue where he was the head bus boy. Michael also was the assistant bowling coach for McKeesport High School for 10 years.
Robert Honick
December 10, 2023 |
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Robert Honick, age 92, of Jeannette, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on July 24, 1931 and is the son of the late George and Mary Gray Honick, as well as his stepmother who raised him, Ruth Humphreys Honick. He was the husband of the late Margaret “Peg” Come Honick. Robert proudly served in the United States Army and later retired as a crane operator from US Steel Irvin Works. He was a longtime member of the General Smedley D. Butler Post 701, White Oak American Legion. He loved cars, bowling, and volunteering at UPMC McKeesport.
Catherine “Cassie” Mae Boyer Pratt
December 09, 2023 |
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Catherine “Cassie” Mae Boyer Pratt, age 85, of McKeesport, passed away at home, on Friday, December 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pottsville, PA. on October 30, 1938. Daughter of the late Wilbert P. Boyer and Alice Boyer Mathers and sister of the late A. Elaine Boyer Figel. She was a graduate of the Glassport High School class of 1956 and attended The Pittsburgh Automation Institute. Prior to retirement, she was Supervisor of Data Entry at the former Equibank in McKeesport and Pittsburgh with over 22 years’ service. She is predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Robert E. Pratt on January 29, 2023, and her beloved labrador retriever, Sadie this past July. She was a member of the former Mon Valley Flock of the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh and attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. She was a member of the church choir, head of the Altar Guild, and additionally the Krafters Corner. Cassie also belonged to area card clubs, was a former member of the White Oak AARP, and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.
Dominic Anthony Kasony
December 08, 2023 |
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Dominic Anthony Kasony, age 74, of Trafford, PA, formerly of McKeesport, died on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on June 18, 1949 and is the son of the late Anthony Kasony and Christina Supp.
Minervia Fowler
December 06, 2023 |
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Minervia Fowler, age 79, of McKeesport, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born in Ridgewood, AL on September 15, 1944 and is the daughter of the late Jullian and Daisy Mae Portis Moody. She retired as a nurse’s aide in 2004. Minervia was a very faithful person, who enjoyed engaging in her Jehovah Witness ministry. She would write letters, preach, and read the Bible. She was also very passionate about cooking.
Cheryl Ann Puglin
December 05, 2023 |
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Cheryl Ann Puglin, age 66, of Port Vue, died on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born in Uniontown on February 13, 1957 and is the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Elizabeth Roberts Flanigan. Cheryl was an owner/operator alongside her father at the snack bar at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin for over 20 years. Her favorite pastime was bowling, and she was a longtime member of the Blind Bowlers Association. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Marcia Ann Marko
December 05, 2023 |
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Marcia Ann Marko, age 70, of White Oak, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on April 30, 1953, and is the daughter of the late Dan Verdish (who died on July 21, 2023) and Virginia Ciolak Verdish (who died on February 18, 2015). She retired from the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, where she worked for over 20 years. Marcia often volunteered at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville and Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in White Oak. She really enjoyed playing pickleball, arts and crafts, the beach, visiting Disney World and spending time with her grandchildren.
Janice Elizabeth Reed
December 05, 2023 |
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Janice Elizabeth Reed, age 80, of Dravosburg, died shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. She was born in Homestead on June 19, 1943 and is the daughter of the late Edwin and Julia Jeran Williamson. After Julia’s death, Eva Gay Williamson, was there as stepmother for Janice. She was raised in the same home as her father helped build when it was mostly an apple orchard.
Richard Peter Semanisin
November 27, 2023 |
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Richard Peter Semanisin, age 80, of North Versailles, died on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 28, 1943, and is the son of the late Peter and Sarah Perich Semanisin. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam, and was part owner of the former J+R Cleeland Printing in South Side. Richard received his Master's Degree in Education from the University of Kentucky. He enjoyed watching football, basketball, swimming, and loved his rescued cats.
Michael Roche
November 24, 2023 |
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Michael Roche, age 66, of McKeesport, died on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on August 11, 1957 and is the son of the late Donald J., Sr. and Agnes Bigleman Roche. Michael was employed at C. Harper Chevrolet and General Motors in the detail department for decades, as well as at Mama Pepino’s Pizza in White Oak on the weekends. He was an avid bicyclist.
Karen L. Harrison
November 22, 2023 |
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Karen L. Harrison passed from the presence of loving family into Heavenly eternity on November 21, 2023.
Carl “Peanut” Edward Elm, II
November 22, 2023 |
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Carl “Peanut” Edward Elm, II, age 48, of Elizabeth, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on July 6, 1975 and is the son of John P., Sr. and Joyce Beitler Warabak of White Oak. Carl loved fishing, vegetable gardening, and gambling. He also loved the ocean, all animals, and going to the family cabin.
