TJ Motteram

July 22, 2024 |

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TJ Motteram, age 44, of McKeesport, died July 13, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital. Born March 28, 1980, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Gina (Higby) Gatchie and the wife of Todd M. Motteram.

Donna "Nina" (McBride) Parkins Vavrek

July 20, 2024 |

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On July 19, 2024, McKeesport bid farewell to a beloved member of its community, Donna G. "Nina" (McBride) Parkins Vavrek. Born on December 24, 1948, Donna was the daughter of Daddy Bob and Hannah McBride. Throughout her 75 years of life, Donna truly embodied the spirit of love and compassion.

William R. Thomas

July 12, 2024 |

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William R. Thomas, age 96, of Port Vue, died July 12, 2024, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born June 30, 1928, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late David and Maggie (Williams) Thomas and husband of the late Helen Thomas to whom he was married for 55 years.  William dedicated his career as a tool and die maker at Excel Mold and Die in Greenock, where his precision and skill were renowned by all who worked alongside him.  He proudly served in the United States Marines Corps as a Corporal. In his leisure time, William found joy in golfing with the Premco League and partaking in duck pin bowling, where his competitive spirit shone through. He had a passion for writing and would always send notes or a card to family, friends, and elected officials. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family especially his great-grandchildren.  His community involvement extended to his memberships at the Port Vue Memorial American Legion Post 477 and Saints Joachim and Anne Parish. William found camaraderie and support in these groups, and his presence will be sorely missed.

Theodore L. "Teddie" Gibasiewicz

July 11, 2024 |

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Theodore L. "Teddie" Gibasiewicz, age 58, of McKeesport, died July 8, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born August 23, 1965, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Leonard and Kathleen (Rhinehart) Gibasiewicz and the husband of Tracie (Horvath) Gibasiewicz.
Teddie was retired from the Mckeesport Daily News, where he serviced daily accounts until the closure of the paper. He attended the former St. Mary's Czestochowa Church of Mckeesport. Ted had a passion for both antique and muscle cars, loved animals, and was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers football fan.

Cheryl Buzzard

July 09, 2024 |

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Cheryl Buzzard, beloved daughter, mother, and longtime resident of Mckeesport, PA, passed away at home on July 8, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on April 29, 1949, in Mckeesport, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jean (Baker) Scott and the wife of the late John Buzzard. Cheryl was a cherished member of the community, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Robert Carr

July 08, 2024 |

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Robert Carr Sr., age 52, died June 17, 2024 at home. Born April 14, 1972 in Greensburg, he was the son of the late Edward S. Sr. and Mary Ann (McDonald) Carr.
Robert worked for many years as a mechanic for Basic Carbide and truly had a passion for everything cars. He enjoyed working on them as much as he enjoyed driving them. He was a graduate of Greensburg Salem High School.

Evelyn I. Nehas

July 06, 2024 |

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Evelyn I. Nehas, age 98, of White Oak died peacefully July 5, 2024 at Home. Born December 8, 1925 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jane (Kuhn) Breakall.

Josephine D'Amico

July 06, 2024 |

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Josephine D'Amico (Chiaverini), 90 years old, from Port Vue, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on July 3, 2024. Josephine was born in Palena, Italy on September 1, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Lucia (Palumbo) and Michele' Chiaverini. Sister of Maria Pistas and the late Pasquale Chiaverini.

Patricia Begandy

July 05, 2024 |

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Patricia Jean Begandy, age 86, of Port Vue, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024.  Born in McKeesport, November 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Comer and Edward Holland.  Pat was raised in McKeesport by Grandparents the late George and Regina Wible Niedermyer, where she attended St. Peter's High School.  Pat was the wife of the late Peter Matthew Begandy and is survived by granddaughter Celeste Christine Begandy (Bryan Hladycz) of Louisville, KY.  She was preceded in death by her son Timothy Patrick Kelly-Begandy (Sharon Baldis) of Port Vue.

Louis "Luigi" Gallo

June 20, 2024 |

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Louis "Luigi" Gallo, age 88, passed away on June 18, 2024, at The Palms at O'Neil.  Born August 13, 1935, in the small town of Nocera Terinese, Calabria, Italy, he was the son of the late Angelo and Domenica (Mercurio) Gallo and beloved husband of Catherine (Mastroianni) Gallo. 
Louis took a leap of faith when he traveled across continents from Italy to the United States to unite with his wife, Catherine.  Their love story blossomed through heartfelt letters exchanged over oceans until they finally tied the knot on July 5, 1958, in a union that flourished for over 65 years.

Wayne A. Paxon, Jr.

June 19, 2024 |

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Wayne A. Paxon, Jr., age 75, of McKeesport, died June 15, 2024, at AHN Forbes Hospital.  Born February 13, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Wayne Sr. and Rose (Topolnak) Paxon.

Wayne made an indelible mark on those around him with his unwavering commitment to his work as an exterminator and his brave service as an Army Veteran.  Those who knew Wayne remember him as a man of resilience and camaraderie, finding joy in the simple pleasures of life.  Whether honing his skills at the pool table with his dearest sister or engaging in friendly competition at family gatherings pitching horseshoes and playing cards, Wayne's laughter and warmth were ever present, making each moment spent in his company a cherished memory.

Kevin L. Sisley

June 17, 2024 |

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Kevin L. Sisley, age 63, beloved husband and dedicated police officer, passed away on June 14, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born in McKeesport, PA on November 26, 1960, he was the son of the late Leonard and Rose (Salopek) Sisley and the husband of Marsha (Zielinski) Sisley.

Kevin was a proud member of the law enforcement community, serving as a Sergeant at UPMC McKeesport Hospital and also as a Lincoln Borough Municipal Officer. His commitment to protecting and serving his community was unwavering.

Richard A. Perhats

June 17, 2024 |

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Richard A. Perhats, age 86, of Port Vue, formerly of Duquesne died June 15, 2024. Born March 23, 1938, in Bellvue, he was a son of the late Helen (Perhats) Ondike, and the husband of the late Margaret J. Perhats, for 54 years.

Richard worked for over 30 years for Long's Hauling Company and was a member of St. Eugene Church - St. Joachim and Anne Parish. In his later years, Richard found a passion for buying and selling at the flea market, and also collecting coins and different antiques. He also enjoyed spending time at the beach, fishing, gardening, reading the newspaper and cherished walking his loyal pet dog, Corkey.

Rebecca Jones

June 03, 2024 |

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Rebecca Jones, 72, of Port Vue died May 23, 2024, at her home. Born November 23, 1951, in Swissvale, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Tkach) Conlogue, and the wife of the late Edward O. Jones.
Rebecca is survived by sisters, Ruth (Christopher) Buckley of Monongahela and Kathleen (Andrew) Kovaly of Ft. Myers, FL; and brother, Robert (Janet) Conlogue of North Huntingdon; sister-in-law, Phyllis Conlogue of Glassport; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Edward O. Jones

June 03, 2024 |

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Edward O. Jones, 75, of Port Vue died May 23, 2024, at his home. Born October 10, 1948, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Edward and Virginia (Branick) Jones, and the husband of the late Rebecca (Conlogue) Jones.
Edward served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was active with the Port Vue American Legion, Post 477 where he proudly served as a member of the Honor Guard, according military honors to deceased veterans. He worked for many years and retired from Bechtel Bettis, Inc.