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.
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...
Mark Winkler
Apr 8, 2023
Mark “Wink” Winkler, aka “Pap Walnut”, age 67, of Glassport, PA, died on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born in Glassport on February 20, 1956 and is the son of the late Theodore Ray and Sue Merritt Winkler. He proudly served in the United States Navy and was later employed as an auto body technician at various companies throughout...
Joyce Ruth Lebowitz
Apr 5, 2023
Joyce Ruth Lebowitz, age 90, of White Oak, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Born on March 11, 1933, in McKeesport, she was the beloved wife of the late Milton L. Lebowitz. They were married for 50 years and built an absolutely beautiful life together. They went on to have three children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were...
Janice Dobrowolski
Apr 1, 2023
Janice Dobrowolski, age 77, of White Oak, died April 1, 2023. She was born in Duquesne on November 18, 1945, and is the daughter of the late Victor and Evelyn Snyder Vash. She is the wife of the late James Mamas who died in 1976 and Norbert Dobrowolski who died in 1989. She graduated from Duquesne High School in 1963...
Dennis Edward Katona
Mar 31, 2023
Dennis Edward Katona was born November 18, 1986. He was primarily raised between Allegheny and Westmoreland County. He is the son of Dennis “Rooster” Andrew Katona (Sherri) and Karensue (Hallas) Katona. He is survived by brother, Joseph Michael Katona, sister, Shelly Beth (Kent) Ryan, nieces, Kami and Kennah Ryan. Furthermore, maternal grandmother, Marsha, aunts, Beth (Tony) and Terry, uncles, George...
Richard Clay Stover
Mar 28, 2023
Richard Clay “Smokey” Stover, Retired Lt. Commander, USN, age 91, of West Newton, formerly of White Oak, PA, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 9, 1932, and is the son of the late Samuel C. and Helen McCord Stover. He was previously married to June Florence Hippel, Ann Margaret, and Norma Jean Ault. During...
Pauline Hartos
Mar 25, 2023
Pauline Hartos, age 99, of Port Vue, died Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born on July 8, 1923 in Sandlick, West Virginia and is the daughter of the late Michael and Veronica Mayernik Rusnak. She is the wife of the late Alvin Hartos. She is survived by daughters, Patricia (James) Cerda of Port Vue, Ann Marie (Matthew) Sealander of...
Kenneth Bruce Cechman
Mar 20, 2023
Kenneth Bruce Cechman, of Pitcairn, age 76, died at his residence on March 20, 2023. He is the son of the late Larue and Ruth Africa Cechman and was born in Wilkinsburg on Oct. 28, 1946. He served in the Navy, was employed at Westinghouse as an accountant for several decades and was involved with the Three Rivers Bernese Mountain...
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