Joseph Jude Orosz

November 26, 2019 |

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Joseph Jude Orosz, age 37, of McKeesport, died November 25, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on Feb. 6, 1982 and is the son of Sharon Tyskewicz Orosz Yokimcus of West Mifflin and Joseph Orosz of Dravosburg.

Joseph was a graduate of West Mifflin High School and worked in the food industry as a wait staff. He is survived by his sisters, Samantha Orosz and Jessica Orosz, both of West Mifflin, step brothers Adam Orosz and Dave Orosz, both of Dravosburg, and nephew, Xavier Lyle.

Lorrie Ann Diaz

November 25, 2019 |

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Lorrie Ann Diaz, age 46, of McKeesport, died, Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born in Wilkinsburg on October 18, 1973 and is the daughter of Joseph (Darla) Diaz of Munhall and Carol Stumpf Diaz McClelland of Cannonsburg.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her children, Cheyenne (Jamese) Dellapenna, Mason (Samantha) Diaz of Midway and Freddy (Ashley) Whetzell of Herminie, 7 grandchildren, siblings Lisa (Roy) Campbell of Cannonsburg, Dana (Jim) Metcalf of Munhall, Joseph (Kim) Diaz of Dunn, N. Carolina, and Brad (Rachel) Diaz of West Mifflin, step sisters, Jackie, Winnie and Joceyline, nieces, Sheila and Katelyn, nephews, Darrell, Roy, Jason, William, and Tripp, step nieces and nephews, and significant other, Matthew Dellapenna of McKeesport.  Lorrie was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley.

Grace Marie Chalmer "Sis" Theis

November 21, 2019 |

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Grace Marie Chalmer “Sis” Theis, age 98, of Latrobe, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  She was born in McKeesport on November 29, 1920 and is the daughter of the late Walter and Helen Robinson Cheshire and the wife of the late John C. Theis. 

She enjoyed sewing, crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.  She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Michael) Landosky of Latrobe; brother, Jack Theis of Elizabeth; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; also nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by brothers, William Guiser, and Charles, Carmen and Ronald Sachs.

Robert Bailey

November 19, 2019 |

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Robert D. Bailey, age 74, of McKeesport, formerly from the state of California, died Sunday, November 17, 2019.  He was born in Ontario, Oregon on March 15, 1945 and is the son of the late Leon Odell and Reta Mae Johnson Bailey.  He served in the US Airforce and was a retired building state Inspector for education in the State of California.

Theresa DeMarino

November 19, 2019 |

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Theresa DeMarino, age 95 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was born in McKeesport on April 4, 1924 to the late Frank and Nancy (Veltri) Elia. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, Theresa also worked at McKeesport Hospital. She had been living with her daughters, spending her time between Orlando, Florida and Winder, Georgia.  She really loved spending time with all of her family and gave us all many wonderful memories. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Nicholas DeMarino and two sisters, Angelina Cherpak and Rose Vito.

Charles E. Ryan

November 12, 2019 |

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Charles E. Ryan, age 82, of West Mifflin, formerly of Christy Park, died Thursday, October 31, 2019.  He was born in McKeesport on September 6, 1937 and is the son of the late James and Nancy Morgan Ryan and the husband of the late Patricia A. Schneider Ryan. He was employed at Port Authority for over 30 years until he retired.

Thomas McGinty

November 11, 2019 |

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Thomas McGinty, age 81, of Polk, PA, originally of McKeesport, died October 7, 2019. He was born in McKeesport on July 25, 1938 and is the son of the late Francis P. and Loretta Mulligan McGinty.

Dolores M. Francetic

November 08, 2019 |

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Dolores M. Francetic, age 92, of White Oak, died Friday, November 8, 2019.  She was born in Braddock on December 28, 1926 and is the daughter of the late George and Ann Pendro Susce and the wife of the late George B. Francetic.  She enjoyed working in the garden, baking and cooking.

Albert Louis Funk III

November 06, 2019 |

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Baby Albert Louis Funk III went to be with Jesus Monday, November 4, 2019.  Infant son of Peggie Paulus and Albert Louis Funk, Jr. of McKeesport.

Stanford Alan Lefkowitz

November 05, 2019 |

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Stanford Alan Lefkowitz, age 88 of White Oak, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born In McKeesport on June 23, 1931 and is the son of the late Carl and Rose Lichenstein Lefkowitz. Stan was the beloved owner of Penn Taft Pharmacy which has cared for generations of West Mifflin residents for the last 70 years. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in Accounting and Duquesne University in Pharmacy, Mr. Lefkowitz also served the nation as a Navy Corpsman for the US Marines.  He was the Alumni of the decade for Duquesne University, President of the Allegheny County Pharmaceutical Association, Proctor for Interns for Pharmacy School for hundreds of pharmacy students, and sponsored scores of little league baseball teams.  Stan was very involved in the community.  Stan Lefkowitz was kind and compassionate - loved by everyone who knew him and always left folks feeling encouraged and better about themselves. 

Leonard "Leo" Joseph Puma

November 04, 2019 |

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Leonard “Leo” Joseph Puma, age 94, of McKeesport and West Palm Beach, Florida, died Sunday, November 3, 2019.  He was born in Lorain, Ohio on March 18, 1925 and is the son of the late Samuel and Rose Marino Puma.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and received honors for his service. He was a member of St. Patrick Church in McKeesport.  He was a retired member of Iron Workers Local #3 for 71 years and was elected and served as President for 12 years.  He then was the Business Manager for the Pittsburgh Building Trades for the following 12 years.  He was an accomplished Union Rights activist and devoted much of his life to the cause. After retirement, he was a PA State Constable.  He was a member of the former McKeesport Elks Club, the Eleventh Ward Club, the Italian Heritage Society, the Renzie Seniors and the White Oak American Legion.

Nicholas Charles Ursta

October 29, 2019 |

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Nicholas Charles Ursta, age 52, of Versailles and White Oak, died Tuesday, October 29, 2019.  He was born in Pittsburgh on October 29, 1967 and is the son of Geraldine Montgomery Ursta and the late Charles Ursta.  He was a fence installer and contactor. Nick was a first responder and EMT for White Oak Rescue Squad for approximately 25 years and then a firefighter and EMT for Versailles Volunteer Fire Company since 2004. He was a part of all rescue efforts in New York City for the 9/11 tragedy. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family and friends.

Marie Hodge

October 27, 2019 |

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Marie A. Hodge, age 82, died Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. She is the daughter of the late Thomas and Marie Danko Valiknac and was born July 28, 1937 in Duquesne.

Ellis Brown

October 27, 2019 |

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Ellis Brown, age 93, of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019.  He was born in Franklin County, N.C. on May 12, 1926 and is the son of the late Samuel and Leacy Alston Brown and the husband of the late Vivian Arlene Tyler Brown.  He served in the Navy during WWII and was employed at Universal Cyclops.

John "Jack" Malcolm Francis MacDonald

October 21, 2019 |

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John “Jack” Malcolm Francis MacDonald, age 92, of Elizabeth Twp., died Monday, October 21, 2019.  He was born in McKeesport on December 24, 1926 and is the son of the late Archibald John and Elizabeth Kraus MacDonald.  He was a graduate of Mercersburg Academy and Franklin and Marshall College and was a veteran of World War II serving on active duty in the Philippines and Japan. 

He retired in 2011 after 56 years in the financial services industry with McKelvy & Co. which later merged with Parker/Hunter Inc. and then Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC.  A certificate of recognition was presented to him by Parker/Hunter Inc. on September 19, 2005 for 50 years of dedicated service.   Formerly he was a Senior Vice President, a member of the Board of Directors and a trustee of the ESOP Fund at Parker/Hunter Inc. before they were purchased by Janney Montgomery Scott.  He was a member of the Board of TRC Companies, Inc. from 2001 to 2008, and was a board member of several privately held companies.  He was a member of the Board of Directors of McKeesport Hospital (now University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – UPMC McKeesport) from 1974 to 2003.  He then became a member of the McKeesport Hospital Foundation from 2003 to 2017.  He was also a member of the following: President of the Mon Yough Area Industrial Development Corporation; the McKeesport Industrial Development Authority; the Mon Yough Chamber of Commerce; the McKeesport Rotary Club; the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pennsylvania where he served on the Finance Committee and Investment Committee; White Oak Borough Council for eight years and President of Council for six years; Founding Board Member of the Landmark at Hillsboro Condominium Association in Hillsboro Beach, Florida, where he served on the Board as a Member and Treasurer for many years; and Trustee of the Dr. Frederick A. Prescott Medical Scholarship Fund.  Jack and Joan loved to travel and had visited at least 70 different foreign countries.  They also enjoyed planning trips with both their immediate family and extended family.