June 01, 2023 |
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Catherine A. Bratkowski, age 64, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was born in McKeesport, PA on December 31, 1958 and is the daughter of the late Walter V., Sr. and Agnes Gabrick Bratkowski. Catherine was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School, Chatham University and Robert Morris University. She was a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania and was employed as a tax accountant for many years.
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May 31, 2023 |
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Russell “Jakes” Scott Lust, age 62, of White Oak, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born in McKeesport, PA on May 2, 1961 and is the son of the late John and Betty Dudley Lust, and the husband of the late Mildred McWilliams Lust, who died on November 2, 2009.
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May 30, 2023 |
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Edward Frank Benvin, age 97, of Oil City, formerly of North Versailles, died on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born in North Versailles on February 11, 1926 and is the son of the late John L. and Mary Lisac Benvin. He was also the husband of the late Doris May Crawford Benvin, who died on November 30, 1988.
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May 20, 2023 |
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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.
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May 12, 2023 |
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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.
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May 12, 2023 |
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Mary Jane Arnovitz, age 90, a retired nurse who was known as “Sarge” to her friends and family, passed away after a long illness on January 24, 2014 In West Melbourne, FL. She was born in Blairsville, PA on March 21, 1923 and is the daughter of the late George W. and Laura Rowland Kebler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Erwin Arnovitz; son, 1Lt Michael Arnovitz (MACV-AUS); brother, George (the late Blanche) Kebler; and nephew, Denis Kebler.
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May 08, 2023 |
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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 various cuisines, watching movies, and sewing. Stephanie was always very friendly and eager to make new friends. She passed her love and passions to her only child.
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May 04, 2023 |
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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.
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April 20, 2023 |
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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.
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April 16, 2023 |
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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.
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April 15, 2023 |
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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.
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April 14, 2023 |
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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 an active member of adult and hand bell choirs and played piano and organ duets often. Barbara served on the Board of Directors for the McKeesport Symphony Society for many years and spearheaded numerous fundraising campaigns. She had many other interests including gardening, cooking, baking her famous apple pies, reading, and sewing. Barbara put so much love into everything that she made including quilts for all occasions, knit or crocheted afghans, baby outfits and her signature Baba lambs for newborns.
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April 14, 2023 |
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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 Westinghouse Research. He was a member of the Logans Ferry Sportsman Club and a former member of the McKeesport Sportsman Club. Bill spent a lot of time bird watching, on the gun range, and spending time with his canine friend, Greta.
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April 13, 2023 |
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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.
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April 12, 2023 |
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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 and their dad Jamie Wall, Emma, Allysen, and Brenna, her sister Pamela DeMarchi, brother-in-law James Latine, niece Stacey DeMarchi, and nephews Jason DeMarchi and Dustin Swalwell. She was preceded in death by her parents Regina (Luty) and Robert Swalwell, her sister Debra Latine, and brothers Robert Swalwell Jr. and Thomas Swalwell. Kathleen graduated from Port Vue/Liberty High School in 1966 and went on to Duff’s Business School. She started her career at Duquesne University, then worked at St. Peter’s Child Development and Chee-Chee’s Resale Shop. She eventually retired in 2008 from Glenshire Woods Personal Care Home in McKeesport as business office manager. She loved her family beyond measure. She helped us all navigate life and sacrificed everything for her family. Every holiday and birthday were made special by her. She was an avid “Friends” watcher along with old movies, especially “It’s a Wonderful Life”. She and her sister Pam were die-hard Pirates’ fans, and she shared her love of the Pittsburgh Steelers with all of us. We would like to thank AHN Hospice Care, especially Christa and Leigh, who both took such great care of her and loved talking baseball with her.
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