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Ronald William Farabaugh
Jun 8, 2023
Ronald William Farabaugh, age 61, of Port Vue, formerly of Mt. Oliver, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 2, 1961 and is the son of the late John Patrick, Sr. and Jeanne C. Markunas Farabaugh. Ron loved his family and playing with his grandchildren. He was a fun, loving man, who enjoyed the...
Sylvan William Lang
Jun 7, 2023
Sylvan William Lang, age 79, of White Oak, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on October 12, 1943 and is the son of the late Arthur and Jennie Jacobs Lang. He received his master’s degree in education and taught middle school math and science for McKeesport Area School District until his retirement. He was a...
Linda Martinez Gentili
Jun 5, 2023
Linda Martinez Gentili, age 75, of North Huntingdon, died on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on December 27, 1947 and is the daughter of the late John and Guadalupe “Lupe” Quezada Martinez. Linda received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Carlow University with honors and was employed as vice president, corporate consumer credit manager for...
Catherine A. Bratkowski
May 31, 2023
Catherine A. Bratkowski, age 64, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on December 31, 1958 and is the daughter of the late Walter V., Sr. and Agnes Gabrick Bratkowski. Catherine was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School, Chatham University and Robert Morris University. She was a Certified Public Accountant in...
James H. Stratigos
May 30, 2023
James “Jimmy” H. Stratigos passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his home in North Huntingdon, PA. Mr. Stratigos was born on October 5, 1936, in Milopotoamos, a small village on the island of Kythera, Greece. At the age of 13, he immigrated to America, and was placed into a first-grade classroom because he did not know the...
Russell Scott Lust
May 30, 2023
Russell “Jakes” Scott Lust, age 62, of White Oak, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on May 2, 1961 and is the son of the late John and Betty Dudley Lust, and the husband of the late Mildred McWilliams Lust, who died on November 2, 2009. Jakes is survived by his daughter, Amanda (Nathan)...
Edward Frank Benvin
May 28, 2023
Edward Frank Benvin, age 97, of Oil City, formerly of North Versailles, died on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born in North Versailles on February 11, 1926 and is the son of the late John L. and Mary Lisac Benvin. He was also the husband of the late Doris May Crawford Benvin, who died on November 30, 1988. Edward...
Nicole Ann Cooper
May 26, 2023
Nicole Ann Cooper, age 55, of North Huntingdon, died on Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on December 23, 1967 and is the daughter of the late Peter and Janet Strauss Mortakis. She graduated from Norwin High School in 1985 and received her Bachelor’s of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. She was employed in child...
Angela Rachelle Lawson
May 17, 2023
Angela Rachelle Lawson, age 44, of Liberty Borough, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born in McKeesport on July 17, 1978 and is the daughter of Bob and Sandy Spernock Lawson, also of Liberty Borough. Angela was a free spirit who enjoyed camping, traveling, kayaking, biking, raising chickens, baking cakes, crafting, and living life to...
Kathleen Jane Grabill
May 10, 2023
Kathleen Jane Grabill, age 70, of White Oak, PA, died on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on September 25, 1952 and is the daughter of the late Jesse and Catherine Steel Taylor. Kathleen set an example for her children by going to college in her mid-30s, where she received her associate degree in nursing. She...
Stephanie Hang
May 6, 2023
Stephanie Hang, age 73, of East McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born in Hoi An, Vietnam on October 20, 1949 and is the daughter of the late Si Hang and Mai Xuan Tran. In 1978, Stephanie left Vietnam due to the war to start a new life in the United States. She enjoyed homemaking, cooking...
Linn Berrier Whiteman
May 4, 2023
Linn Berrier Whiteman, age 76, of White Oak, died on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on November 5, 1946 and is the son of the late William and Lavern Berrier Whiteman. He was the husband of the late Ruth Balawajder Whiteman, who died on December 24, 2017. Linn proudly served in the United States Navy during...
Michelle Kyne
Apr 12, 2023
Michelle Kyne, age 66, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on August 1, 1956 and is the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Virginia George Kyne. She was employed at Kane Community Living Center in food service for many years. Michelle is survived by her son, Thomas Kyne of McKeesport; daughter,...
Francis Joseph Krivda
Apr 12, 2023
Francis “Rick” Joseph Krivda, age 78, of McKeesport, passed away at home on April 12, 2023. He was born in Braddock on December 21, 1944 and is the son of the late Stephen and Josephine Huss Krivda. He was preceded in death in 2014 by his loving wife, Jean, of 47 years. They have three children together, LonJean (William “Toots”)...
William Joseph Dilmore
Apr 12, 2023
William Joseph Dilmore, age 85, of Apollo, formerly of Murrysville, died on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born in Wilmerding on February 8, 1938 and is the son of the late Francis J. and Edith Forgie Dilmore and the husband of the late Laverne Shredl. William proudly served in the United States Marines and retired as a draftsman from...
Kathleen Ann Vamosi
Apr 11, 2023
Kathleen “Kathi” Ann (Swalwell) Vamosi, age 74, of Port Vue, formerly of North Huntingdon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was born June 12, 1948, in McKeesport. She is survived by Alex “Shaun” Vamosi and their children Erin (Rob) Vamosi, Megan (Howard) Huss, and Nathan (Caitlyn) Vamosi, her grandchildren Noah, Scarlett...
Barbara Norene Kiser
Apr 10, 2023
Barbara Norene Wolf Kiser, age 87, of Liberty Borough, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. Born September 12, 1935 in Ridgeway, Ohio, she was the wife of Donald L. Kiser who preceded her in death. Barbara was a piano teacher who shared her love of music with hundreds of students. Additionally, she directed children’s choirs at her churches, was...
Emma Jean Ackerman
Apr 10, 2023
Emma Jean “Bugga” Ackerman, age 52, of McKeesport, died on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on March 27, 1971 and is the daughter of Roy Warman of McKeesport and the late Lena McGarrity Warman. Emma was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward Highschool. She was employed at Farkas Manor and McKeesport Area School District as a cook...
Nicholas John Gorzo Jr.
Apr 10, 2023
Nicholas John Gorzo, Jr., age 81 and a 12 plus year cancer survivor, of White Oak, died on Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on January 9, 1942 and is the son of the late Nicholas John, Sr. and Anna Gothard Gorzo. He was employed as a plant manager at IGC transportation and was also a Pennsylvania...
Russell Carl Brignano
Apr 8, 2023
Russell C. Brignano, PhD, dearly beloved husband of Mary Germann Brignano, died on April 8 at Family Hospice at Canterbury Place at the age of 87. An Emeritus Professor of English in the Penn State University system, he was a kind, thoughtful, warm and caring man who loved his family and friends. He was also smart and witty, adept at...
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