October 25, 2023 |
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Daniel William Herlehy, age 75, of White Oak, formerly of North Versailles, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on March 27, 1948 and is the son of the late Paul James and Meredith Nelson Herlehy. Daniel graduated from McKeesport High School and was employed at General Motors as a Millwright until his retirement in 2003. He loved to travel cross county and assist at campgrounds with his wife. He was an avid card player and loved to play poker machines. He was a member of the General Smedley D. Butler Post 701 White Oak American Legion and the 11th Ward Club in McKeesport.
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October 17, 2023 |
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Josephine Marie Dorazio, age 95, grew up in Glassport, moved to McKeesport then to White Oak, died on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born in McKeesport on March 19, 1928 and is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Galeza Pryzby. She was the wife of the late Frank G. Dorazio, who died on June 3, 2013. Josephine was previously employed at the former Philbert Candy Company of Glassport and retired as a cashier from the Foodland Grocery Store on Fifth Avenue in McKeesport. She was a member of the former St. Mary Czestochowa Church and its Christian Mothers.
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October 15, 2023 |
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Gary Trbovich, age 68, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on September 3, 1955 and is the son of the late Nicholas and Dorothy Kusic Trbovich. He retired as a maintenance director after 30 years of service. He was a lifetime member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church in McKeesport and its Men’s Club. Gary served as an officer for the Junior Tamburitzans of Duquesne, as well as performing with the Balkan Dancers in his younger days. He was deeply engrained in Serbian culture from his church to its music and foods. Gary was an avid gardener and an “all Pittsburgh sport team fanatic”. The true lights of his life were his family, Kumovi, and friends.
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October 15, 2023 |
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It is with profound sadness, Sydney Ann Allenberg (Kleya) passed away with her family by her side on October 14, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on September 22, 1990 in Pittsburgh, PA, Sydney was the beloved daughter of Michael “Boe” and Honi (Mendlowitz) Kleya. A few years later, Sydney became the loving sister of Jacob Kleya of Monroeville and Nathan (Rebecca Schorr) Kleya of McMurray. Sydney is predeceased by her father, Michael “Boe” Kleya, maternal grandfather, Sylvan Mendlowitz, and paternal grandparents, Julius and Helen (Przybyla) Kleya. She is survived by her mother, siblings, maternal grandmother, Blossom Mendlowitz, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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October 15, 2023 |
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George Louis Trombola, age 89, of Conneaut Lake, formerly of McKeesport and Irwin, died on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on May 21, 1934 and is the son of the late George and Elizabeth Hando Trombola. George received his bachelor’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania and retired from Westinghouse Electric as a production supervisor, where he was employed for over 35 years. He had been a member of the former Transfiguration of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport, currently a member of Our Lady, Queen of the Americas Parish and the Iroquois Boating and Fishing Club, both in Conneaut Lake.
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October 13, 2023 |
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Charles Patrick “Pat” Riley, age 66, of Liberty Borough, died on Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on December 22, 1956 and is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luke Riley. He proudly served in the United States Army, Special Forces Groups for 16 years, where he was involved in numerous combat missions. He was a pathfinder and learned crime scene investigations skills while in the military. He later retired as a police officer, where he served many different communities. Charles was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, as well as a former member of the Freemasons. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed all outdoor activities. He also played football in high school and enjoyed watching it all his life. He was a true lover of music, had own band at one time, and wrote a top 10 song when he was 17 years old.
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October 12, 2023 |
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Gary John Walsh, age 68, of McKeesport, passed away on October 9, 2023. He was born in McKeesport on February 27, 1955 and is the son of the late Thomas Walsh and Shirley Hodge Braucher. Gary was a devoted individual who loved the Lord and was passionate about sharing his faith with others. He cherished his family and enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Gary had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a joke ready to bring a smile to people’s faces and his laugh was contagious. He was known for his unwavering support and willingness to help those in need. Gary shared a special bond with his daughter, going on road trips, attending sporting events, and worshiping the Lord together.
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October 10, 2023 |
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Joseph J. Brandt, Jr., age 83, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1940 and is the son of the late Joseph J. Brandt, Sr.
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October 07, 2023 |
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Janice “Sib” Ann Weiskircher Hamilton, age 84, of Marietta, GA, formerly of White Oak and North Huntingdon, PA, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at her home for the last 7 years in Marietta, GA. She was born in McKeesport, PA on July 29, 1939 and had a big and glorious life. If you knew Sib, you were inspired by her, and she was motivated by you. You quickly came to know that she was creative, smart, tough, artistic, ambitious, athletic, and beautiful. She was always teaching and always leading. She was a person that left more than a mark on your soul.
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October 07, 2023 |
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Helen Rosalia Berry, of McKeesport, PA, died on her 100th birthday on October 5, 2023. She was born in Munhall, PA on October 5, 1923 and is the daughter of the late John and Helen Fazekas Grega and the wife of the late Martin J. Berry. Helen was a devout Catholic who was member of the former St. Pius Roman Catholic Church in McKeesport, now Mary, Mother of God Parish. She was very crafty, loved to knit, and was an Avon lady for many years. She was also the owner of the former Betty Ann’s Hair Salon in Duquesne, where she was a Beauty Operator.
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October 06, 2023 |
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Donna M. (Brzozowski) Grimm, of Elizabeth Township, formerly from Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughter.
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October 04, 2023 |
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Donald Richard Rusch, II, age 65, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born in Homestead, PA on June 9, 1958 and is the son of the late Donald Richard and Esther Jane Laves Rusch. He was employed as an HVAC technician for many years. Donald was an avid Steelers fan and had a great passion for cars. He used to work for various pit crews at local racetracks when he was younger.
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October 04, 2023 |
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Herman D. “Ricky” Thompson, age 64, of McKeesport, PA, went home to paradise on Monday, September 18, 2023 in New Castle, PA. He was born in Fairfax, VA on October 10, 1958 and is the son of the late Herman and Emmogene Martin. Herman was employed at the McKeesport Daily News for many years.
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October 02, 2023 |
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Ronald J. Yurik, age 82, of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born in Braddock, PA on November 2, 1940 and is the son of the late John and Adele Korbel Yurik. He was preceded in death by his wonderful wife of 56 years, Doris Barno Yurik, who died on September 25, 2020. Ronald was a member of the United States Army Reserves and later retired after many years from Carbidie. He was an avid collector of stamps and coins and loved to play Candy Crush Saga. He was a longtime member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church. Those that knew him would have described him as quirky, but a really good guy.
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September 30, 2023 |
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John Anthony Dougherty, age 66, of Versailles, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 16, 1957 and is the son of the late James “Ted” and Mary Ann Pomaibo Dougherty. John was employed in the food industry for many, many decades. He started in stock and worked up to managerial positions at Shop ‘n Save on Fifth Avenue in McKeesport. After leaving Shop ‘n Save in McKeesport, he was employed as a manager and worked several years at Alco Parking in Pittsburgh. He later was a manager at the Shop ‘n Save in Olympia Shopping Center and then in management at Shop ‘n Save in the Hill District. Currently, he was a grocery manager at the Shop ‘n Save in Bethel Park. He formerly served as an usher for the former St. Pius Church in McKeesport. John loved a good laugh and was not afraid to speak his mind. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. His presence will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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