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Evan E. Hughes

March 14, 2018 |

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Evan E. Hughes, 79, of Boston, Elizabeth Township, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018. He was born January 24, 1939 in Clairton and was the son of the late Henry C. Hughes, Sr., and the late Katherine (Watson) Hughes. He was a member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township, the National Education Association and was a member and past president of the former Versailles AARP. Evan was a collective bargaining expert and was a retired Negotiator with the Florida Teaching Profession. He is survived by his wife, Ethel (Anater) Hughes, son, Glen (Nita) Hughes of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Dana Sorick of Munhall, grandchildren, Jessica and Daniel Snyder, brother, Henry Hughes, Jr. of Pottstown, niece, Linda (Marty) Vollmuth and nephew, Brian (Christine) Hughes.

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Mary R. Mizgorski

March 13, 2018 |

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Mary R. Mizgorski, 92, a life long resident of Bloomfield, died Monday, March 12, 2018. She was born July 10, 1925 in Pittsburgh and was the daughter of the late Vicenzo and Antoinette (Scapes) Trapani. She was the wife of the late A. William Mizgorski. Mary worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Workman's Compensation Division and had previously worked for Ayob's Produce Yards in the Strip District. She was a member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Joanne E. Mizgorski of Shadyside, brother, Dominic (Pat) Trapani of Verona, and many nieces and nephews.

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Zachary Edward Segady

March 12, 2018 |

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Zachary Edward Segady, 14, of White Oak, died Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was born January 2, 2004 in Pittsburgh and was the son of Meri (Speake) Segady and Ernest Segady Jr. of White Oak. Zach was an eighth grade student at Founder's Hall and was a member of the youth group at First Evangelical Free Church. He was also a member of the White Oak Athletic Association Basketball and Baseball program. He was a volunteer at the White Oak Fire Co. and loved to play computer and Xbox video games. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kayla Segady and brother, Dan Pfeffer, grandmother, Georgette Bemesderfer of North Versailles, grandfather, Ernest Segady, Sr. of McKeesport, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

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Dennis W. Mathe

March 11, 2018 |

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Dennis W. Mathe, 70, of White Oak, passed away peacefully Friday, March 9, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 15, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Alexander and Irene Szalko Mathe. Dennis worked as a bander for Precoat metals and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, The Eleventh Ward Welfare Club and the Croatian Club. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a wonderful grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joy Cecchini Mathe of White Oak, daughter, Dena (Tony) Pugliano of East McKeesport, son, Dennis L. (Jessica) Mathe of White Oak, grandchildren, Mylee Pugliano, Marena Mathe, Nico Pugliano and Camryn Noll, brothers, Arnold and Thomas Mathe, brother-in-law, Joe Cecchini, mother-in-law, Marie Cecchini, nieces and nephews.

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Mona Lee (Jonseof) Cazimero

March 11, 2018 |

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Mona Lee (Jonseof) Cazimero, 64, of Trafford, died Saturday, March 10, 2018. She was born February 20, 1954 in Wilkinsburg and was the daughter of the late William H. and June F. (Shonefelt) Jonseof. She was the wife of the late Alvin Cazimero who died August 19, 2015. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William "Butch" Jonseof, Jr. and Gene Jonseof. She is survived by her cousin, Margaret R. "Marty" Magill of North Huntingdon and many friends.

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Rose Marie Grdich

March 09, 2018 |

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Rose Marie Grdich, 91, of Christy Park, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. She was born April 24, 1926 in Uniontown and was the daughter of the late John and Rose Coltus Kovach. She was the wife of the late Frank Grdich who died June 19, 1990. She was a member of the former Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McKeesport and retired from McKeesport Area School District. She is survived by her son, Frank Joseph Grdich of Christy Park, sisters, Dorothy (Sam) Kirk of McKeesport, Elizabeth Allsworth of Versaillles, Mary Czura of Dravosburg, Josephine Voytek of Uniontown, Martha Gadish of Allison, Patricia Samol, Stella Carpenter, and Helen Fialko of Cleveland, OH, granddaughter, Jennifer  (Brian) Case of Elizabeth Township, great-grandchildren, Justin Sturkie and Jonathan Mayersky, nieces and nephews.

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Joyce Dorothy Malec

March 09, 2018 |

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Joyce Dorothy Malec, 73, of Elizabeth Township, died peacefully at home on Thursday March 8, 2018. She was born August 14, 1944 in Wilkinsburg and was the daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (Dryer) Whitehead.  She was the wife of the late Ronald Thomas Malec, Sr, who died November 16, 2012. Joyce was a homemaker and also worked for Union Cleaners. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle L. Malec of Elizabeth Township, sons, Ronald Thomas Malec, Jr, of Elizabeth Township and Daniel J. Malec of Sutersville, brother, Harry (Patricia) Whitehead of Pleasant Hills, grandson, Isadore F. Malec of Sutersville, nieces and nephews.

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Elizabeth "Betty" (Cartia) Vozar

March 06, 2018 |

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Elizabeth "Betty" (Cartia) Vozar, 88, of North Versailles, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2018. She was born July 2, 1929 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Charles Carmela and Maria Rosa (Urblik) Cartia. She was the wife of the late John Vozar. Elizabeth was a member of Miller United Methodist Church in North Versailles. She had previously worked for Orlando's Fruit Market, Cox's Dept. Store and the Salvation Army, all in McKeesport. She enjoyed cooking and baking daily for her family and friends. She also liked Sudoku and variety puzzle books. She loved watching the Food Network, game shows and the news. She never thought of herself, instead, always put others first. She was constantly thinking of what else she can do to make people happy - especially her family. She attended McKeesport High School, but had to quit at 15 years old to take care of her mother. She is survived by her sons, John (Becca) Vozar of Liberty Borough, Kenneth (Kathy) Vozar of North Versailles, and Pastor Ron (JoAnn) Vozar of Fredericktown, Ohio, and her daughter, Liz Vozar of Lincoln Borough. She was the sister of Jim (Nancy) Cartia of Manteca, CA, grandmother of Breanne (Michael) Cleary, Chelsea Vozar, Shaun Vozar, Wayne (Kellie) Vozar, Kristy (Bryan) Conklin, and Kelly (Jay) Russell. She was the great-grandmother of Emmalyn, Taylor, Zach, Ethan, Blake, Annalise, Caleb, and Luke. Elizabeth was one of thirteen children.

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Regis Alan Hinerman

March 05, 2018 |

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Regis Alan Hinerman, Jr., 49, of Forward Township, died Friday, March 2, 2018 at home. He was born June 17, 1968 in McKeesport and was the son of Peggy J. Stiens Hinerman of Elizabeth Township and the late Regis Alan Hinerman, Sr. Regis was a 1986 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and had worked for Basic Carbide. He had a passion for cars and mechanics. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his twin children, Emily Elizabeth and Nicholas James Hinerman at home along with their mother, Lisa Danca and Toni Lynn, sister, Dana Hinerman-Augustine of Collinswood, NJ, brother, Brandon J. (Emily) Hinerman of Forward Township, aunt, Janet (John) Agnew of Eighty-Four, uncles, Jerry (Rosalie) Hinerman of McKeesport, David (Bella) Hinerman of White Oak, Michael (Dana) Younge of Elizabeth Township, Jim Younge of West Mifflin, and Richard Younge of Kissimmee, FL, nephews, Damien and Logan, and many cousins and friends.

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Melanie Sue Moffat

March 05, 2018 |

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Melanie Sue Moffat, 63, of Dravosburg,  passed away Saturday, March  3, 2018. She was born September 28, 1954 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Alma Mae Eisenhuth Moffat and Robert (Evelyn Farkas) Moffat of Boston. Melanie was a retired Administrative Assistant at Elizabeth Forward School District with 35 years of service. She was secretary to the High School Principal, Guidance Dept, Athletic Dept. and District Business Manager as well as the District Special Education Dept. Melanie was instrumental in organizing the Senior Citizen's Luncheon, Graduation Ceremonies and the Crisis Control Team. She was also the Assistant Drama Director at the high school and started the former Girls Club of Boston. Melanie was secretary to the Board of Directors of the Dravosburg Housing Authority and was also the Board Secretary of White Thorn Lodge Nudist Camp in Chippewa. She had also worked for Sears' Jewelry Dept. in Century III Mall. In addition to her father, she is survived by sisters, Belinda  (David)  Donahoe and Angel (Terry ) McCormley of Dravosburg and Janine (Daniel) McBride of White Oak,  brothers, Gordon (Joni) Moffat of Butler and Robert (Annette) Moffat of North Port, FL,  step-sisters, Renee (Steven) Spitzer of Somerset, KY, and Tabitha  (Charles) Geramita of Castle Shannon, aunts, uncles, cousins, 14 nieces and nephews, and 12 great-nieces and great-nephews.

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Edward Greenewald

March 02, 2018 |

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Edward Greenewald, 89, of Elizabeth Township and Whitacre, VA , died Thursday, March  1, 2018. He was born May 16, 1928 in Christy Park and was the son of the late Herman and Marie Greenewald. He was the husband of the late Betty Lee Whitacre Greenewald who died February 21, 2014. Edward was a member of the Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp., and was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and the Elizabeth Pantry. He worked for US Steel Irvin Works Engineering Department and retired from the Accounting Department of US Steel Homestead Works. Edward was a Korean veteran and served in the Armored Division. He kept active playing golf and traveling. He is survived by his daughter, Cindy Lee (Dr. Kerry) Bertschinger and his son, Robert E.  Greenewald of Gore, VA, grandchildren, Brandy Lee, Bridget Lee and Brent Van Bertschinger, sister, Marie Plencik of North Versailles, great-grandchildren, Vannah, Aubrey, Zander and Keidan, nieces and nephews.

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Nancy Lee (Petterson) Wallace

February 27, 2018 |

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Nancy Lee (Petterson) Wallace, 64, of Elizabeth Township, passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2018. She was born November 29, 1953 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Florence (Bishop) Petterson. She was a Medical Secretary for Gateway Foot and Ankle in West Mifflin and was a member of the White Oak American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Nancy’s personality was 24 Carat gold and her smile would light up an entire room. She was the best wife, mother, sister, daughter, and faithful friend to anyone lucky enough to know her. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Bob” C. Wallace, sons, Brian (Bernadette) Jordan of Greenock and Jeffrey (Johanna) Jordan of Bozeman, MT, step-children, Robert P. (fiancée, Trish) Wallace of Plum Borough, Amy L. Wallace of White Oak, and Beth Beckinger of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, Melanie Jordan of Greenock and Julia and Jeffrey Jordan of Bozeman, MT, brother, The Rev. Karl J. (Sharon) Petterson of Elizabeth Township, and nephews, Adam and Jared Petterson.

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Jane Lenora Philburn

February 26, 2018 |

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Jane Lenora Philburn, 92, of Boston, died Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born June 27, 1925 in Curtisville and was the daughter of the late Harold and Sarah (Harbaugh) Keilbach. She was the wife of the late Bernard Francis Philburn, Sr., who died April 18, 1994. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Boston and was also an Elder and Clerk of Session. She was she was a member of Pythian Sisters, Dames of Malta, McKeesport Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary, and the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens. She was a founding member of the Elizabeth Township Historical Society. She is survived by sons, Bernard Philburn, Jr., of Marian, IN., and Frank (Beth) Philburn of Finleyville, daughters, Linda Snedden of Hundred, WV., and Mary Jo (Shawn) Schultz of Elizabeth Township, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Andrea Lynne Cracolice

February 23, 2018 |

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Andrea Lynne Cracolice, 58, of Hallandale Beach, Fl., formerly of McKeesport, died Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born in McKeesport on April 22, 1959 and was the daughter of Shirley M. Popalo Cracolice of McKeesport and the late Matthew A. Cracolice. Andrea was a International Flight Attendant for American Airlines.She lived in Florida the last 22 years. She loved to travel the world. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter, Megan Lynne Matczak of Liberty Borough, brother, Richard J. (Nancy) Cracolice of Westerville, OH, sisters, Lisa A. (Matthew) Maggio of Irwin, and Marcie Lynne (James) Young of McKeesport, nieces, nephews, cousins and her sassy bird, LuLu.

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William "Will" Regis Gormley

February 19, 2018 |

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William "Will" Regis Gormley, 43, of Port Vue, died Thursday, February 15, 2018. He was born in McKeesport on May 8, 1974 and was the son of Regis Gormley of Monroeville and Elizabeth Feryak Churchill of Turtle Creek. Will was a Crane Operator at US Steel Edgar Thomson Works. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Angel Ann Kliment Gormley and daughters, Alexis Raine Gormley and Piper Willow Gormley. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Gormley.

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