October 09, 2023 |
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Robert William "Chirpy" Troy, 76 of Elizabeth Township, passed away on October 9, 2023 at home. He was born April 10, 1947 in Weirton, West Virginia and was the son of the late William Troy and Cecil and Beulah Goodwin, who raised him. He retired from US Steel Clairton Works with 37 years of service as a Millwright. Chirpy was a very proud Army Veteran, who served as a sharpshooter and served in Vietnam, for his service he was awarded The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Rob was a member of the Ex-Serviceman’s Club of Elizabeth Township, Monongahela VFW Post 1409, and the White Oak American Legion Post 701.
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October 09, 2023 |
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Janet Leah Pry, 82, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 7, 1941 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Harry and Evelyn (Tingle) Harrington. She was a member of First Evangelical Free Church, McKeesport and was the Equipment Operator for the Steel City Quartet for 37 years.
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October 08, 2023 |
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Rose M. Crupie, 90, of White Oak, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was born September 14, 1933 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Vincenza (Liberatore) Amendola. She was the wife of the late Nicholas J. Crupie who passed away August 22, 2009. Rose was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish- St. Patrick Church, Christy Park. She worked for the former Sears Roebuck in McKeesport and later, she and her husband Nick were proprietors of Nick's Confectionary Store on Locust Street in McKeesport until their retirement. She was a 1951 graduate of McKeesport High School.
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October 03, 2023 |
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George Stojanovic, 88, of North Versailles, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born May 2, 1935 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Peter and Mildred (Mrvos) Stojanovic . George was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Township, The 11th Ward Welfare Association, White Oak American Legion and the Bowling League there, T & P Golf League at Butler's Golf Course, and the former Daily News 55 plus Softball Team. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates Fan, his greatest sports moment was at the 1960 World series game 7 witnessing Bill Mazeroski's winning home run.
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October 02, 2023 |
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Gary Raymond Wilson, 72, of Monessen, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 28, 1951 and was the son to the late Raymond J. and Cecelia E. (Zolinas) Wilson. Gary went to Rosedale Technical Institute where he obtained an Associates Degree as a Diesel Technician. He worked so hard, getting one certification after another, until he reached "Master Technician" levels. He even received a certificate that said he was a "Doctorate of Diesel Mechanics" which then became a lifelong joke that he, in fact, was a doctor. He also worked 21+ years for Mercy Hospital as a Sterile Processing Technician. He enjoyed being outdoors. Hunting, fishing and even camping - Laurel Hill State Park was one of his favorite spots. However, he would go hunting & fishing wherever he had the chance to go.
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October 02, 2023 |
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Stephen "Spike" Krivanich, 92, of Port Vue passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born in Pittsburgh on February 4, 1931 and was the son to the late George and Mary (Masich) Krivanich. He worked many jobs over the years, but retired as a CFS Salesman from Watterau, now known as SUPERVALU. Spike was a very proud Marine Veteran. He enlisted and served for a year before getting honorably discharged in 1949 - just to get re-drafted in 1950, where he then served another 2 years. He spent most of his life living in Port Vue - he volunteered as a Fireman, and was also a member, long ago, of the American Legion - Port Vue Post #447. He loved Bingo, casinos & playing scratch-off tickets. He loved spending time with his family and being with his grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
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October 01, 2023 |
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Douglas Edward Gantt, 56, of Buena Vista, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born February 24, 1967 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Durant and Eileen (Craine) Gantt. Douglas was a member of New Hope Assembly of God, Elizabeth Township. He was a Sandblasting Technician and was previously a member of the Painter's Union.
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September 29, 2023 |
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Ronald “Ronn” P. Ultis, 76, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born July 10, 1947 in Fairmont and was the son of the late Andy and Velma (Geiger) Ultis He was the husband of 38 years to the late Wilma S. (Shick) Ultis, who passed away May 30, 2020. Along with his late wife he was a member of member of the Irwin Eagles # 1671, the Irwin Moose Lodge 236, the Wendel Athletic Association, and the Italian Minor’s Society in Hahntown. Wilma and Ronn enjoyed riding their Sportster. Ronn was living in quiet retirement at the time of his passing. He will be greatly missed.
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September 29, 2023 |
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Donald Stanley Mient, 85, of Elizabeth Township, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born May 7, 1938 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Poznick) Mient. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish-St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Township. Donald was a retired Machinist for Westinghouse and was a US Army Reserve Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathleen "Kay" (Madden) Mient, sons, Donald J. (Maryann) Mient of Baldwin and David (Carol) Mient of Elizabeth Township, daughter, Kathleen (Alan) Ziegler of White Oak, grandchildren, Christopher (Brittny) Mient, Timothy (Lauren) Mient, Megan (Tyler) Hendricks, Matthew Mient, Lauren (Greg) Wilson and Benjamin Ziegler, great-grandson, Alan "Jack" Wilson, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Mient.
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September 29, 2023 |
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Macie L. Jackson, 103, of Clairton, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born September 22, 1920 in Ozark, Alabama and was the daughter of the late Sisero Rowe and the late Melissa Flowers. She was the wife of the late Judge Jackson Jr., who passed away November 11, 2009. She is survived by her sons, Avanalist "Sonny" (Paula) of Clairton, and Bruce (the late Edna) Jackson of Wilkinsburg, grandchildren, Autumn, Dwayne, Avanalist, Steve, Aqaveon, Adonia, Kelli, Kevin, and Raymond, host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, just welcomed a great-great-great grandchild, Temon Jr., and many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com
September 28, 2023 |
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Patricia Ann Bilak, 85, of Elizabeth Township passed away in Lake City, FL., Tuesday, September 26, 2023. She was born March 1, 1938 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late George and Helen (Spisak) Benich. She was the wife of 62 years to the late Michael Bilak, Jr., who passed away January 7, 2017. Pat was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Township. She was also a member of the former Holy Trinity Church in McKeesport where she was a Eucharist Minister and member of the Christian Mothers. She had worked for the former J.C. Penney Company Catalog at Thrift Drug in Olympia Shopping Center and had previously worked for Tube City Beer Distributing Co., McKeesport. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (John) Shaver of Prospect, KY., Kathy Weis of Forward Township, Janice (Jerry) Padrta of Lake City, FL., and Barbara (Robert) Engle of California, PA, son, Tim (Kathy) Bilak of Elizabeth, grandchildren, Sarah Wilson, Steven Liesinger, Craig Liesinger, Nikki Racer, Kory Bilak, Kayla Bilak, Jonathan Bonnett, Jerry Padrta, Jenna Padrta, Hanna Engle and 6 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many beloved neices and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bob Weis.
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September 28, 2023 |
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Warren J. Dowling, 93, of West Mifflin, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023. He was born February 17, 1930 in Braddock and was the son of the late William C. and Mabel (Jones) Dowling. Warren was a retired Lab Technician at the former US Steel Research Lab in Monroeville. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War.
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September 24, 2023 |
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Thomas Vincent Rost, 96, of Greenock, surrounded by his loving family and transcended to the Lords house not made with hands passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at home. (The same day of the year that his mother died). Tom was born August 18, 1927 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Paul and Frances Ann (Regensburger) Rost. Tom was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish- St. Michael Church, Elizabeth Township, American Association of Retired Persons, Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens and the Knights of Columbus. Tom is a veteran of World War II serving with the Navy ‘Seabee's’, the battleship U.S.S. Mitchell, and was based in the Philippines. Tom was co-owner of Rost Electric and was proud of the many hospitals, high schools and high rise office buildings in Pittsburgh that he wired as an electrician. Tom belonged to the IBEW Local 5 for 75 years! Tom loved his family and family outings, camping and travel, RVing, gardening, and boating. He built his own home in Greenock in 1952, a beautiful cabin at the Youghiogheny Lake which included a waterfall, paddle wheel and fountain that was built inside the two floors of the cabin. Once Tom retired from his electrical career, he then took on the project of building his daughter and son-in-law’s cherished home in Elizabeth Township.
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September 21, 2023 |
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Samantha Lee Kalkbrenner, 15, of Dravosburg, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born April 24, 2008 in Oceanside, CA., and is the daughter of Carl Lee and Nenita (San Martin) Kalkbrenner of Dravosburg. Samantha was a sophomore and cheerleader at Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport. She was a member of St. Thomas The Apostle Parish- St. Therese Church in Munhall where she was also an Alter Server and very active in the Youth Group. She was also a member of St. Agnes Church and attended St. Therese School. She was a volunteer at the Appalachia Work Camp and Portals of Fear Haunted School and loved to dance at Steel City Academy of Dance. Her mother was her favorite home cook chef.
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September 20, 2023 |
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Deborah Ann (Brady) Ludwig, 62, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Township, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. She was born March 5, 1961 in Norfolk, VA., and was the daughter of David H. Brady, Sr., and Patricia Ann (Derdich) Brady of Elizabeth Township. She was the wife of the late James W. Ludwig, Jr., who passed away March 7, 2020. Deborah was a former Math Teacher at the Wilkinsburg Middle School. She was a 1979 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. She attended Penn State University and was a graduate of Penn West Cailfornia.
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