December 27, 2023 |
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Eileen Komyanik, 65, of North Versailles, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on October 3, 1958 and was the daughter to the late Michael A. and Genevieve L. (Callahan) Komyanik. Eileen worked many years as an Electrical Engineer for Carnegie Science Center, and worked on numerous projects throughout the building. She is survived by her siblings, Tony Ryan of Port Vue, Linda Komyanik of Whitaker, and Joyce Myers of Pittsburgh; her domestic partner, Valerie Tunney of North Versailles; and nieces, Tania Komyanik, and Lisa & Dawn Myers. In addition to her parents, Eileen is preceded in death by her brother, Terry S. Komyanik, who passed away in 2020. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131. (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
December 26, 2023 |
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Marsha A. Leone, 77, of McKeesport, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023. She was born December 13, 1946 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Stephen G. Barna and the late Myra F. (Hickman) Barna-Soloman. Marsha was an animal lover, a music fanatic, and enjoyed her trips to Ocean City Maryland. She is survived by her daughter, Lauren Leone of McKeesport; and sister, Nancy (Brian) Silbaugh of Port Vue. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
December 26, 2023 |
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Florence Louise Kaylor, 85, of McKeesport, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was born November 7, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Homer and Jennie Mae (Manning) Bills. She was the loving wife of 66 years to Edwin D. Kaylor. Florence was a manger for Port Vue Super Dollar and later Hickory Farms in Century III Mall . She was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance. She loved her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, where she would attend all their sporting events, keeping scores of all the games.
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December 24, 2023 |
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Richard John Tarsala, 76, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 23, 2023. he was born March 27, 1947 in Braddock and was the son of the late John Andrew and Ruth (Nemanick) Tarsala. Richard was a member of First Evangelical Free Church, McKeesport, and strived to live his life by his favorite Bible verse, Galations 2:20. He retired from Ikon Office Solutions. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, playing Volleyball and Softball, and belonged to the Norwin Senior Softball association and Norwin Senior Volleyball & Basketball association. He loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events and performance's, and always taking them where they needed to be.
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December 21, 2023 |
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Michael J. "Mike" Rodgers. 57, of McKeesport, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born July 5, 1966 in McKeesport and is the son of Patricia (Arnold) Rodgers of McKeesport, and the late Mike Rodgers. Mike worked as a contractor many years, serving many local businesses with any painting & wall papering needs. He was also an incredible handyman - he could study the make and logistics of any project and be able to duplicate or fix whatever it was that needed fixed. In his free time, he enjoyed boating, riding motorcycles, but especially spending time with his grandsons. In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by his wife, Amy Jean (Elkin) Rodgers of Pittsburgh; daughter, Tiffany Marie Rodgers of McKeesport; son, Michael Paul Rodgers of McKeesport; grandsons, Brendon, Trenten, Kadin, Noah, and Eli; and his siblings, Dave Rodgers of McKeesport, Tommy Rodgers of McKeesport, and Kelly Rodgers-Schafer of Virginia Beach, VA; along with many nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome Saturday, December 23, 2023 from 12-3pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
December 19, 2023 |
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Howard Ronald "Ron" Pry, Sr., 84, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 30, 1939 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Howard A. and Geraldine (Bryce) Pry. He was the husband of the late Janet Leah (Harrington) Pry who passed away October 7, 2023. Ron was a member of First Evangelical Free Church in McKeesport. An Electrician by trade, he was a retired Millwright and had worked for WHEMCO, Georgia Pacific, US Steel National Tube Works, and Duquesne Light. After retirement he drove a Special Needs School Bus for the McKeesport School District. Ron sang with the Steel City Quartet for over 37 years. He was a US Navy Veteran.
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December 15, 2023 |
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Sandra Jean "Sandy" Morgan, 82, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at Grandview Estates on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Born June 17, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas "Tom" and Dorothy Neil (Hough) Morgan. She grew up in Clairton, PA in Woodland Terrace and participated in the girl scouts, playing piano, attending football games with her friends, and was very active with the church youth group in Fayette City. Sandra graduated from Clairton High School in 1959. She went on to Nursing School at the Independence Sanitarium and Hospital, "The San," in Independence, MO and graduated in 1962. She also received her BS in Nursing form the University of Pittsburgh. In the 70's, Sandra traveled to Mexico, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands as a Youth Group Nurse and Chaperone. She worked for 40 years as a nurse for the Allegheny Health Department. She began in baby clinics and did many home visits with new mothers. She then worked with refugees and homeless doing tuberculosis testing and wellness checks. Sandra and her friend/coworker Dave Lynch invented and artificial arm to use for TB Testing. She was the head of infectious disease control for all 4 of the Kane Hospitals within the Pittsburgh area, and a supervisor for many years before retirement.
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December 14, 2023 |
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Samuel J. Frost, 73, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born January 13, 1950 in Pittsburgh and was the son of the late Samuel Perry and Agnes (Kelly) Frost. He was the husband of the late Mary Margaret (Barno) Frost, who passed away May 21, 2020. Along with his late wife, he was the former proprietor of Barno Electronics in Elizabeth Township. Samuel was a member of the Rotary Club of Elizabeth, The Harry S. Truman Lodge of Dravosburg and a social member of many other clubs in the area. He will be greatly missed.
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December 11, 2023 |
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Ruth Niedzwecki, 82, of Forward Township, formerly of Liberty Borough, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born March 22, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Mary (Chernicky) Dwornick. She was the wife of the late Anthony Richard Niedzwecki who passed away February 29, 2020. Ruth was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, Liberty Borough. She was a retired Assistant Medical Secretary at Linn, Shearer, Wickerman, and Stuart in Pittsburgh and had previously worked as a secretary at the former G.C. Murphy Co. Warehouse in Christy Park. She is survived by her daughters, Tanis N. (William) Cochrane of Elizabeth Township and Tracy A. Hrehocik of Forward Township, granddaughters, Samantha (Jaymie Williams) Hrehocik and Jackie (Shawn Kuhn) Hrehocik, a great-grandson, Owen Robert Williams and her grand-dog, Merle. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Dwornick and son-in-law, Robert Hrehocik. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
December 11, 2023 |
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Duane O. "JR" Stanton, 76, of West Mifflin, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born January 18, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late George H. and Madelyn M. (Hibbs) Stanton. Duane was a tow truck driver for over 25 years, most recently for C&D Towing.
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December 11, 2023 |
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Dorothy Mae "Dee" Ault, 86, of Boston, Elizabeth Township, passed away on December 8, 2023. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, sister, mother-in-law and friend, who will be dearly missed. Affectionately known as Dee, she lived life fully and truly relished every moment, especially those with her family. She was a lovely lady with a great sense of humor who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was always talking about times to come with her family, especially vacationing together on the Chesapeake Bay, the Jersey Shore and Canadohta Lake. She loved reading and enjoyed lunches spent with her girlfriends. She retired from Pennoni Associates at the age of 80 in 2017 as an office manager. She loved the people she worked with and always came home from work with a smile on her face. She was a member of Port Vue Methodist Church.
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December 08, 2023 |
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Ralph James Cochran, 70, of Elizabeth Township, formerly South Park, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on November 17, 1953 and was the son of the late Ralph George and Elizabeth Merl (Stilley) Cochran. Ralph enjoyed motocross sports in all aspects, repairing dirt bikes and racing them as "Ralph Racing" with his children. He would make friends with every person he would meet and would learn about everyone he met, no matter how brief.
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December 07, 2023 |
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Glenn C. McKeown, 98, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Greenock, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at home. He was born November 9, 1925 in Gratztown, and was the son of the late James Daniel and Nora Bell (Sterner) McKeown. He was the husband of the late Catherine (Maurer) McKeown who passed away February 17, 2020. He was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church since 1958 and was a retired Craneman for US Steel National Tube Works. He was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 1943.
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December 07, 2023 |
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Karson David Kasiorek, 11 years and 7 months, of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Sunday, November 26, 2023 with his Mom and Dad by his side. He was born on April 26, 2012 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, the son of David Joseph Kasiorek, Sr. and Carrie Ann Anderson.
In life, Karson, was a true Warrior, we feel so honored and truly blessed to be his family. As a lifelong resident of Elizabeth Township, he developed an abundance of special relationships with young and old alike and became an inspiration to so many. He received special loving attention from our Buena Vista Fireman and our Elizabeth Township Police. Karson was a cat lover but always enjoyed a visit from our K9 team, he appreciated how disciplined and kind they are. (He used to joke that their paycheck was in bones). Karson was in the 6th grade at EFMS. A majority of his time was spent doing home schooling where he built the most special relationship with his dedicated teacher Mrs. Tara Gluscic, who stuck by our side since first grade. She became family to all of us and was so incredibly loved by Karson. He loved all things science, nature, and Lego. From a very young age, he enjoyed taking walks with his parents along the river, to a special waterfall along the Yough River Trail. He had a keen interest in gardening and horticulture in general, specifically herbs (his favorite to grow and smell was Basil) and their healing properties. He absorbed so much, always learning and often becoming the teacher himself. He loved sharing fun facts and had a special way of explaining his observations to the very finest of details, one of his many super powers. He was an avid gamer, he loved playing with his brother and Dad, and enjoyed playing Spider Man on the PS5, most recently. Through the years he accumulated quite the gemstone collection and enjoyed collecting shark teeth and other artifacts. Karson was quite a prankster and enjoyed laughter, his personality made it contagious, lightening the serious situations he faced. His favorite pastime was to share silly jokes. Many of them "Dad" jokes. He taught us all how to fight and look at the bright side of things in the face of adversity. He leaves behind a legacy of joy, laughter, gentleness, and pure love. Ephesians 4:2 Be completely humble and gentle: be patient, bearing with one another in love.
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December 04, 2023 |
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Patricia "Patti" Dobos, 74, of McKeesport passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on January 10, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Chester and Patricia (Shank) Ornowski. Patti worked many years as a Data Entry Clerk for G.C Murphy, and the McKeesport Candy Company before retiring. She was a long time member of St. Mary's Polish Church prior to the merge that created Mary, Mother of God Parish; and also a member of the Polish National Alliance Lodge #352. She loved her trips to the casino too.
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