Local Obituaries for White Oak, McKeesport, Dravosburg, West Mifflin, Port Vue, North Versailles, East McKeesport, Liberty Boro, Coulter, Versailles, Elizabeth, Irwin, North Huntingdon, Jeannette, Monroeville, Homestead, Pittsburgh, and surrounding areas.
Candice D.J. Volponi
Jul 10, 2018
Candice D.J. Volponi, age 37, of Liberty Boro., died on July 10, 2018. She was born on July 18, 1980 in McKeesport, the daughter of Margueritte “Peggy” Deissler Volponi of Liberty Boro. and the late Guy M. Volponi. She worked in Chemistry/Hematology at various UPMC Hospitals in the area including Shadyside, Presbyterian, Montefiore, and Monroeville East. Throughout her high school...
Elizabeth M. Goughenour
Jul 6, 2018
Elizabeth M. Goughenour, age 86 of Irwin, died Friday, July 6, 2018. She was born June 4, 1932 in Glassport, the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Sipos Streza. She is survived by her sons, John (Cyndia) Goughenour, Jr. of Greensburg, Eric (Debbie) Goughenour of Chesapeake, Virginia; sisters Mary Ann (Pat) Headley of Utah, Andrea (the late Terry) Vigue...
Donald "Ducky" Gilmore
Jul 2, 2018
Donald “Ducky” Gilmore, age 85, of South Fayette, formally of McKeesport, died on Monday, July 2, 2018. Born in McKeesport on November 22, 1932 and the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Mulally Gilmore. Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carol by one day. He is survived by children; Raymond (Cathie) Gilmore of Pittsburgh, Gary Gilmore...
Carol Gilmore
Jul 1, 2018
Carol Gilmore, age 81, of South Fayette, formally of McKeesport, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Born in Chicago, IL on December 25, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Joan Kozak Smacker. Carol was survived by one day by her beloved husband, Donald “Ducky” Gilmore; children; Raymond (Cathie) Gilmore of Pittsburgh, Gary...
Nicholas V. Mallen
Jul 1, 2018
Nicholas V. Mallen, age 80 of North Huntingdon, died Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born December 1, 1937 in McKeesport, the son of the late Nick and Thelma Williams Mallen. Nicholas was an active member of St. Mary’s Romanian Church in McKeesport and past member of the church council. He loved bowling and doing yardwork, often helping his neighbors....
Irene D. Bruner
Jun 25, 2018
Irene D. Bruner, age 92 of North Versailles, died Monday, June 25, 2018. She was born March 29, 1926 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary M. Slebodnick Olszewski. Irene is survived by four sons, Randy of North Versailles, Russell of Castle Shannon, Robert (Carolyn) of Greensburg, and Richard (Judy) of West Mifflin; grandchildren, Robert, Matthew, and...
Deborah H. Cole
Jun 23, 2018
Deborah H. Cole, age 61of McKeesport, died Saturday, June 23, 2018. She was born May 25, 1957 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Charles Hall and Maria H. Intrieri. Deborah was a registered nurse and supervisor at JJ Kane Hospital in McKeesport for over 20 years, and was a Deaconist at Morningstar Baptist Church in Clairton. She is survived...
Patricia Lynn Pastories
Jun 13, 2018
Patricia Lynn McDowell Pastories, age 69 of McKeesport, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. She was born September 19, 1948 in McKeesport, the daughter of Earl E. McDowell and the late Norine Taylor Jasper. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jay McDowell. Patricia was a faithful Christian who adored her grandchildren and loved helping people. She was a...
Charlene Marie Smith Jackson
Jun 3, 2018
Charlene Marie Smith Jackson, 70, formerly of North Versailles and White Oak, died June 3, 2018 at LGAR Health and Rehabilitation Center in Turtle Creek. Born in McKeesport, on June 26, 1947, Charlene was the daughter of the late Charles Jack and Katherine Julia Hornfeck Smith. She is survived by loving cousins and friends. Charlene was a 1965 graduate of...
Rosalie Duncan
May 26, 2018
Mrs. Rosalie Duncan, 86, departed this life, May 26, 2018 at McKeesport Hospital. She was born May 24, 1932 in Sharpsburg, PA to parents; Mr. Eugene Fletcher Wright & Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth Williams. Mrs. Duncan was foster parent to more than 30 children in McKeesport, PA. The Louise Day Care was established & became a care center in McKeesport for...
Merton Hersh
May 24, 2018
Merton Hersh, age 92, of McKeesport, died May 24, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on May 30, 1925 and is the son of the late Harry Hersh and the late Irene Einzig Hersh Stein. He was a WW II Army veteran with the 79th Division, 313th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with...
Marie Cardamone
May 21, 2018
Marie Cardamone, age 70, of McKeesport, died Monday, May 21, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on March 11, 1948 and is the daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline Carroll Andrucci. She worked as a housekeeper at various locations for over 30 years. She loved Bingo, baking, cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her...
Andrew Thomas Kelly
May 15, 2018
Andrew Thomas Kelly, age 70 of Vandergrift, formerly of McKeesport, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was born April 30, 1948 in McKeesport, the son of the late Benjamin Kelly and Loretta Pipp Ploszay. Andrew served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, and served until his retirement from the Marines. He worked for Daily’s Juice, American Beverage,...
Irene Elizabeth Glinton
May 6, 2018
Irene Elizabeth Glinton, age 94 of McKeesport, died Sunday, May 6, 2018. She was born February 12, 1924 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth McCreary Murphy, and wife of the late Albert Hosea Glinton. She is survived by her daughter Darlene Glinton of Carrick, Granddaughter Tara Holmes of McKeesport, three great grandchildren, Sade McGhee, Tyree Holmes...
Mildred Louise Mack
May 6, 2018
Mildred Louise Mack, age 90 of McKeesport, died Sunday, May 6, 2018, at her home. She was born November 28, 1927 in Bowling Green, Missouri, the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Hazel Harrelson Frazier, and wife of the late Frank Mack. Mildred was able to take care of herself until this last year of her life. She was previously...
Robert G. Whirl
May 5, 2018
Robert G. Whirl, age 75 of Glassport, died Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was born March 8, 1943 in Glassport, the son of the late Robert Elton and Ruth L. Cox Whirl. Robert served in the Army from 1965 until 1971 during the Vietnam Era. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Parachute Badge, Vietnam Service Medal...
William O. Beitler
May 3, 2018
William O. Beitler, age 85 of Coulterville, died Thursday, May 3, 2018. He was born on September 10, 1932 in Dravosburg and was the son of the late Charles O. and Helen Miller Beitler and the husband of the late Carol J. Swacus Beitler. He served in the Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at US Steel National...
Mary Ann Kozak
Apr 28, 2018
Mary Ann Kozak, age 92, of Whitehall, died on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was born in Erie on June 19, 1925 and is the daughter of the late Harry and Carrie Miller Gillingham. She was the wife of the late Zolton Kozak. She is survived by sons, Richard (Kathy) Willenpart of Rimersburg, PA; Michael (Sue Ann) Kozak of Whitehall;...
Robert Lindahl
Apr 28, 2018
Robert Lindahl, age 87 of Marion, Texas, formerly of White Oak, died Saturday, April 28, 2018. He was born May 24, 1930 in McKeesport, the son of the late Harold and Margaret Jones Lindahl. Robert was a 1948 graduate of McKeesport High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force during...
Ronald Keck
Apr 21, 2018
Carl Ronald Keck, age 85 of West Mifflin, died Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was born August 13, 1932 in New Eagle, the son of the late Carl William and Edith Ackman Keck. Ronald was the owner of the former Keck’s Dairy and Keck’s Famous Restaurant in Wilson and Clairton, PA, where he retired from after more than thirty years...