December 27, 2022 |
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Rosemary Chalfant, age 75, of White Oak, died December 24, 2022, at UPMC East Hospital. Born February 22, 1947, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Emma (Littleton) DiLucia and wife of the late Thomas R. Chalfant. Rosemary worked for Gimbel's at Eastland Mall and then for Kmart. She enjoyed looking for a good deal at thrift stores and yard sales with her daughter Karen. Rosemary was an avid reader, especially Beverly Lewis novels. Beverly Lewis mostly wrote about the Amish, which fueled Rosemary's interest in the Amish culture and even prompted a few trips to Amish communities. Rosemary cherished her family and vacations with them along the beaches of the East Coast and Niagara Falls.
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December 23, 2022 |
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Gert E. Pfefferkorn, age 84, of North Versailles, died December 20, 2022, at home. Born March 23, 1938, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Butch Maurer and Stella (Lightner) Squier.
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December 16, 2022 |
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Sally Elizabeth (Schiavo) Gooch of North Huntingdon, 61, passed away on December 15, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born on December 25, 1960, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Sarah (Gault) Schiavo. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Gooch.
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December 15, 2022 |
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John S. Hosfelt, age 81, of Elizabeth, died December 12, 2022, at The Grove in Irwin. Born July 28, 1941, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William Romanosky and Loretta (Gerber) Boyda.
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December 13, 2022 |
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Janet L. Knight, age 62, of Pittsburgh, died December 7, 2022, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born February 15, 1960, in Washington County, she was the beloved wife of Jay V. Knight and devoted mother to Nicolette M. Knight.
Janet formerly worked in retail sales, and enjoyed reading, gardening and crochet.
In addition to her husband and daughter, Janet is survived by brothers, William Jr, Randy and Brian Adams; sisters, Denise Adams Napoli, Deborah Adams Neuherz, Brenda Adams Machesky, and Michelle Adams Kennedy; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary (Munger) Adams, brother, Robert Adams, and sisters, Joanne Adams Barwell, and Sharon Adams Hesford.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.
Supervisor, Chris Odasso
December 08, 2022 |
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Donna Ruth Hudson, age 85, of McKeesport, died December 7, 2022, at Grandview Estates. Born December 7, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Sylvestor P. and Ruth (Moon) Smith and the wife of the late Gene R. Hudson.
Donna retired as an administrative assistant at an assisted living in McKeesport. She also worked as a secretary for a Christian School in Elizabeth in her early years. She enjoyed taking care of her garden and had a fierce love for animals. Donna would frequently go to flea markets to find collectibles and old furniture she would restore. She enjoyed going to bible study with her friends and was an avid reader.
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December 07, 2022 |
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Russell W. Jones, age 76, of White Oak, died on December 5, 2022, at home. Born May 27, 1946, in McKeesport, he is the son of the late Jack and Ethel (Hurst) Jones and the significant other of Carol Basista.
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December 07, 2022 |
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Our beloved father, John Santino Anthony Molinari, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2022. He was born January 20, 1935, in Glassport, PA, son of the late Louis and Louise (Scapilatti) Molinari and husband of his beloved wife, Kiyoko (Nishihara) Molinari. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Filomena Molinari, Margaret Denicola, Dominic, and Louis Molinari, and Violet Kovtun.
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December 02, 2022 |
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Lawrence W. Stanczak, age 84, of McKeesport, died November 30, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. Born October 23, 1938, in Glassport, he was the son of the late Walter M. and Regina (Sikorski) Stanczak.
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December 01, 2022 |
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Elva F. Rolnik, age 93, of West Mifflin, formerly of White Oak, died November 29, 2022, at Jefferson Hospital. Born May 12, 1929, in Blaine Hill, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Rachel (Cooley) Roberts, the wife of the late Richard E. Rolnik and the mother of the late Harry J. Adams.
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November 29, 2022 |
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Eileen L. Szymarek, 82, of White Oak, died November 27, 2022, at Independence Court of Monroeville. Born July 15, 1940, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Caroline (Trojinowski) Boullion and the wife of the late Donald R. Szymarek.
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November 17, 2022 |
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Bryan Scott Jordan, age 53, of McKeesport, died November 15, 2022, at home. Born December 11, 1968, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late George "Sonny" and Audrey (Shepherd) Jordan and the husband of Nikki M. Jordan.
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November 17, 2022 |
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Stephen R. Andrison, age 60, of Buena Vista, died November 16, 2022, at home. Born October 17, 1962, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Edith (Chappell) Andrison and the husband of Pamela L. (Diehl) Andrison.
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November 10, 2022 |
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Joseph J. "Jo Jo" Kish, age 68, of Port Vue, died November 8, 2022, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born February 19, 1954, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Helen (Yaga) Kish.
Jo Jo was retired from Port Vue Plumbing, Inc., where he was a plumber and heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66. Jo Jo attended Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Eugene Church of Liberty Borough. He was a classic car enthusiast and attended many NASCAR races up and down the East Coast. Jo Jo was also a sports fan. He especially enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jo Jo's greatest love was hunting and fishing.
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November 10, 2022 |
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Ruth Jean Lyons, age 93, of McKeesport, died November 8, 2022, at UPMC East. Born July 31, 1929, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William George and Ruth (Dodds) Wisser and the wife of the late John Thomas Lyons.
Ruth dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. She was a member of the First Evangelical Free Church of McKeesport, where she was involved with the Senior Achievers, Grief Share, and White Cross. Ruth was also a member of the Garden Club and Norwin Community Center. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and sewing. Ruth also cared for her health and environment. She would always tidy up her neighborhood during her walks in her early years. She will always be remembered for her famous homemade chicken noodle soup. Ruth's greatest joy was square dancing and round dancing with her beloved husband.
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