Mary Ann Johnson

August 27, 2021 |

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Mary Ann Johnson, age 84, of West Mifflin died on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 19, 1937 and is the daughter of the late Anna Yanko and Edward Frango; and the wife of the late Charles Edward Johnson.

Dell Dobranski Tackis

August 26, 2021 |

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Dell Dobranski Tackis, age 84, of Swisshelm, PA, formerly of McKeesport and White Oak, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was born in McKeesport on November 16, 1936. and is the daughter of the late Vera Maturkanic and Stephen Gougler.

Cheryl Ann Gogo

August 22, 2021 |

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Cheryl Ann Gogo, age 70, of North Versailles, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 19, 2021, while vacationing with her family in North Carolina.  She was born in McKeesport on July 4, 1951 and is the daughter of the late Edwin J. Piskorski and the late Rose Layton Beldham.  She retired from Gurrentz International in Forest Hills and was a member of the PNA 352 in McKeesport, White Oak American Legion, the Moose in Irwin and South Wilmerding Fire Hall.  She enjoyed going to the beach and loved spending time with her family.

Dennis J. Banks, Sr.

August 18, 2021 |

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Dennis J. Banks, Sr., age 63, of White Oak, died on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.  He was born in Pittsburgh on February 13, 1958 and is the son of the late Joseph Banks and Erna Birkholz Banks Dean and his stepfather, John Dean.

He was employed by Bombardier/Alston Transportation in West Mifflin.  He was a devout Christian, who attended the Norwin Christian Church in North Huntingdon and Open Bible Church, in McKeesport and enjoyed attending their many functions.  He enjoyed working with puzzles and building things with his hands including many construction and remodeling projects.  He liked attending art festivals, flea markets, open houses, playing Uno with grandchildren and attending their ball games. He loved spending time with his family.

Linda (Iorio) Bloom

August 16, 2021 |

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Linda (Iorio) Bloom, 74, of White Oak, died peacefully holding her daughter Jenny’s hand at UPMC McKeesport on August 8, 2021. She was born in Groveton, PA on May 23, 1947 and is the daughter of the late Laverne Neuhart.  Longtime friends knew her as Oatsie, a childhood nickname that stuck.

Robert Stephen "Seeds" Popovic

August 13, 2021 |

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Robert Stephen “Seeds” Popovic, age 83, of Port Vue died on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was born in Port Vue on May 10, 1938 and is the son of the late Stephen who died in 1983 and Helen (Tutko) Popovic, in April 2021 at the age of 102. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene (McConeghy) Popovic.

Etna Jean Riley

August 12, 2021 |

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Etna Jean Riley, 94, of Liberty Borough died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, August 9, 2021. Etna called Jean by all her family and friends, was born in Duquesne on April 2, 1927 and is the daughter of the late Charles Bruce Shaffer and Etna Thompson Shaffer. Jean worked as a bookkeeper in the banking industry until she was 80 years old. Jean attended art school and also trained to be an air traffic controller. She was a champion duck pin bowler and loved spending time with her family, entertaining everyone with her sense of humor, unique sense of style, Texas sheet cake, and a glass of wine.

Paul M. "Woody" Darrah

August 10, 2021 |

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Paul M. “Woody” Darrah, age 75, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, August 7, 2021.  He was born in Pittsburgh on May 24, 1946 and is the son of the late Robert and Mary Alice Martin Darrah.  He was employed as an Engineer for Penn Dot many years ago.  He also was a desk clerk for McKeesport Housing and employed at the former Farmers Poultry on Locust Street in McKeesport.

Daniel Godzin

August 09, 2021 |

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Daniel Godzin, age 58, of Port Vue, died on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born in McKeesport on May 19, 1963 and is the son of the late Frank and Lily (Williams) Godzin. He was retired from Walmart in West Mifflin and previously worked at Ace Demolition in North Versailles and at Earl Scheib Body Repair in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dan enjoyed fishing, playing cards, spending time with family & friends, and watching NASCAR Racing. He was also a huge Rolling Stones fan.

Beverly Eileen Cechman

July 28, 2021 |

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Beverly Eileen Cechman, age 68, of Pitcairn, died on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born in Pitcairn on June 22, 1953 and is the daughter of George Petkus of Pitcairn and the late Marjorie Eileen Waite Petkus. She was a dog groomer and a long-time member and current president of the Three Rivers Bernese Mountain Dog Club.

Mary J. King

July 25, 2021 |

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Mary J. King, age 91, of McKeesport, died on Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born in Waynesburg, PA on September 6, 1929, and is the daughter of the late John and Mabel Williams Warren. She was the wife of the late William King, who died on July 19, 2020. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the former Immanuel United Presbyterian Church, now McKeesport Presbyterian Church. She was also the co-owner, along with her husband, of King’s Rent-All of McKeesport.

Margaret L. Osterman

July 23, 2021 |

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Margaret “Marge” L. Valoon Osterman, age 97 and 11 months, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Port Vue, died Thursday, July 22, 2021 of natural causes at The Grove Skilled Nursing Facility in North Huntingdon. She was born in McKeesport on August 17, 1923 and is the daughter of the late Andrew J. and Josephine Edwards Valoon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Leonard W. Osterman, who died on March 28, 2000; sisters, Ruth Dressler; Joanne Wisser; and brother, Jack Valoon. Margaret leaves behind a large, loving family which includes her daughter, Carol (Richard) Andrews of Greensburg; sons, Jack (Patricia) Osterman of North Huntingdon; Robert (Stacey) Osterman of Port Vue; James (Sharon) Osterman of Harrisburg; 9 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a niece and nephews.

Anthony Christian Butler

July 14, 2021 |

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 Anthony Christian Butler, age 34, of Pittsburgh, formerly of White Oak, died on Thursday, July 1, 2021.  He was born in McKeesport on September 3, 1986 and is the son of Toni Gonzales of White Oak and the late Vincent Simmons. 

Regina "Jean" L. Harchut

July 13, 2021 |

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Regina “Jean” L. Harchut, age 98, of White Oak, died Monday, July 12, 2021.  She was born in McKeesport on February 7, 1923 and is the daughter of the late Blair and Mary Kaminski Harchut.

Joseph G. Lucas

July 12, 2021 |

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Joseph G. Lucas, age 58, of Finleyville, PA, formerly of West Mifflin, and the South Side section of Pittsburgh, died Saturday, July 10, 2021.  He was born in McKeesport on December 18, 1962 and is the son of the late Joseph and Ruth Beck Lucas.  He was a graduate of the West Mifflin South Class of 1980. He was employed by Styletone Painting in Port Vue, the Markantone Painting Company in E. Pgh., and for many years was the proud owner of Southside Painting. He was a lifelong member of the West Mifflin #3 Volunteer Fire Company.