October 28, 2019 |
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Marion Grace Evanchak, age 84, of Port Vue, died October 24, 2019, at home. Born May 1, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Nagy) Irwin and the wife of Ralph Evanchak, Sr.
Marion retired from Penn Hurst Candy, where she worked in the packaging department. She was a lifelong member of Liberty Presbyterian Church. Marion was also a member of the Elizabeth Seniors, Christy Park Seniors, and Life Span.
She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and trips to the casino. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
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October 24, 2019 |
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Michelle S. Jacobs, age 53, of Port Vue, died October 22, 2019, at home. Born April 25, 1966, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Carol (Newton) Santone and Ronald (Joanne) Junecko and the wife of Brian G. Jacobs.
Michelle cared for her children and many other children of the community. She was truly a selfless person and dedicated her life to caring for others. Michelle enjoyed working with crafts, and anything outdoors. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
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October 22, 2019 |
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Edward W. Stash, age 61, of McKeesport, died October 21, 2019. Born December 10, 1957, in Hooversville, he was the son of the late Edward W. Sr., and Rose Marie (Kelly) Stash and was the husband of Patricia L. (Lowrey) Stash.
Edward loved riding bicycles and camping. He made several trips to Washington, D.C. and throughout Ohio.
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October 17, 2019 |
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Walter Carl Motz, age 86, of Edgewood, died October 10, 2019, at the Aspinwall VA Hospital. Born November 28, 1932, in Pigeon Forge, VA, he was the son of the late Walter C. and Bernice (Moore) Motz and the husband of the late Margaret (Jones) Motz.
Walter was retired from Stuckert Towing, where he was an auto mechanic. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. Walter was a member of the Wilkinsburg Lodge F&AM.
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October 16, 2019 |
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Grace Joy Benteler, age 90, of Elizabeth Township died October 14, 2019 at home. Born July 10, 1929 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Gerardo and Josephine (Mazzucco) D’Andrea and the wife of Earl Benteler.
Grace married her best friend, Earl, in 1956, and they spent 63 years together. Grace had worked for the Duquesne Light Company and as a caretaker for her grandchildren. She loved her family and cared for them as a homemaker. Grace was a volunteer at UPMC McKeesport Hospital in the gift shop. She enjoyed tending to her garden and cooking for her family.
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October 15, 2019 |
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Earl Eugene Miller, age 77, of Murrysville, PA died October 13, 2019, at Select Specialty Hospital. Born November 6, 1941, in Murrysville, PA. He was the son of the late Francie and the late Lilian Miller and husband of the late Nancy (Kenosh) Miller.
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October 15, 2019 |
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Linda Dengler, age 70 of Jeannette, died October 10, 2019, at William Penn Care Center in Jeannette. Born April 14, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna Mae Rush.
Linda worked for Hearts Elderly Home Care. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and going to bingo.
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October 11, 2019 |
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Kenneth L. Thornton, age 68, of Liberty Borough, died October 10, 2019, at Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center. Born March 30, 1951, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John B. and Shirley (Coulter) Thornton.
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October 08, 2019 |
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Kathleen V. Bridges, age 79, of McKeesport, died October 7, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 2, 1940, in McKeesport. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Cora M. (Crawford) Lennon.
Kathleen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
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October 07, 2019 |
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Ernest L. Marasco, age 96, of McKeesport, died October 4, 2019, at Kane Regional Medical Center in McKeesport. Born February 18, 1923, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Anthony and Angeline (Marnell) Marasco and the husband of the late Joanna (Broerman) Marasco.
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September 28, 2019 |
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Eleanor R. Walsh, age 85, of Port Vue, died, September 26, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center. Born July 31, 1934, in Mckeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Minnick) Whitehead and the wife of James J. Walsh for 65 years.
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September 25, 2019 |
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Melvin D. "Rod" Holmes, age 84, of Dravosburg, died September 24, 2019, at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. Born May 3, 1935, in Dravosburg, he was the son of the late Charles Holmes and Ethel (McCombs) Bell and the husband of the late Elsie (Lynn) Holmes.
Melvin was a retired from Long's Hauling, where he was a truck driver. He was a member of the American Legion Post #380. His greatest joy was spending time with family.
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September 25, 2019 |
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Joseph Anthony Pusateri, age 78, of McKeesport, died September 21, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center. Born April 12, 1941, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Anthony and Connie (Marze) Pusateri.
Joseph worked as a taxi cab driver and was a professional drape/curtain hanger. He loved to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Pittsburgh Steelers, reading his bible and missionary work.
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September 24, 2019 |
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Richard E. Matibe, age 80 of Mckeesport died September 12, 2019 at UPMC McKeesport. Born January 20, 1939 in Mckeesport, he was the son of the late Herman Matibe and Coral (Pierce) Matibe.
Richard retired from the Pittsburgh Athletic Association and formally worked for Tygart Steel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the White Oak American Legion post 701. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
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September 24, 2019 |
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Susan Ellen Nordine, age 79, of Port Vue, died September 20, 2019, at Eldercrest Nursing Center of Munhall. Born July 16, 1940, in Versailles Borough, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ward and Hazel Elizabeth Ellen (Whitehouse) Morgan and the wife of the late John E. Nordine.
Susan worked at the former Parkvale Bank and Dollar Bank, both of McKeesport. In her early years, she worked at the former G.C. Murphy Co. Susan enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking and baking. She was a big Pittsburgh Pirate fan also. Her greatest joy, was spending time with her grandchildren.
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