OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for White Oak, McKeesport, Dravosburg, West Mifflin, Port Vue, North Versailles, East McKeesport, Liberty Boro, Coulter, Versailles, Elizabeth, Irwin, North Huntingdon, Jeannette, Monroeville, Homestead, Pittsburgh, and surrounding  areas. 

Robert James Sinay

Robert James Sinay

Dec 12, 2025

Robert James Sinay, age 69, of West Newton, PA, died on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on June 27, 1956, and is the son of the late Steve and Alice Minnick Sinay. He was the owner and operator of the former Sinay’s Salvage in West Newton, PA. Robert enjoyed watching WWE wrestling, riding his Harley...

Richard Dale Gallowich

Richard Dale Gallowich

Dec 10, 2025

Richard Dale Gallowich, age 65, of Harrison City, PA, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born in Braddock Hills, PA, on October 9, 1960, and is the son of the late David Philip and Ethel Grace Smith Gallowich. Richard is survived by his brother, Robert Gallowich of McKeesport, PA; niece, Danielle Lynn Gallowich; and nephews, and Travis Matthew...

James "Jim" Edward Sikorsky

James "Jim" Edward Sikorsky

Dec 9, 2025

James “Jim” Edward Sikorsky, age 83, of Greensburg, PA, formerly of White Oak, PA, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 7, 1942 and was the son of the late Stanley Edward and Mary Louise Lichman Sikorsky.

Jim was a 1960 graduate of McKeesport Area High School and attended Northwestern University. He proudly served...

Richard L. Blon

Richard L. Blon

Dec 4, 2025

Richard L. Blon, age 65, of Murrysville, PA, formerly of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born in Wilmerding, PA on December 16, 1959 and was the son of the late Richard L. and Darleen Thorpe Blon. He was employed as a truck driver for his entire career. Richard was a member of Praise Assembly...

Grace Ann Laird

Grace Ann Laird

Dec 4, 2025

Grace Ann Laird, age 81, of McKeesport, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Born in Wilkinsburg, PA on July 4, 1944, she was the cherished daughter of the late Clarence and Ann (Pupich) Vesely.

A woman of deep faith, Grace was a devoted member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church, where she found both...

Laurie Ann Molcany

Laurie Ann Molcany

Dec 3, 2025

Laurie Ann Molcany, age 56, of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born in Duquesne, PA on December 14, 1968 and was the daughter of the late Carole Molcany.

She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Gease of McKeesport, PA; and grandson, Braxton Loving.

In addition to her mother, Laurie was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn...

Rita Frances Traynor

Rita Frances Traynor

Nov 22, 2025

Rita Frances Traynor, age 83, of McKeesport, PA, died on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born in Belle Vernon, PA, on May 9, 1942, and is the daughter of the late John and Helen Koto.

Rita is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Michael “Mike” Traynor, Sr. of McKeesport, PA; sons, Michael Traynor, Jr. of McKeesport, PA; and Derrian...

Thomas William Briggs

Thomas William Briggs

Nov 19, 2025

Thomas William Briggs, of McHenry, MD, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by family. Tom was born on March 7, 1949, the second of four children of Mercedes and Fred Briggs of McKeesport, PA. While one of only four children, he was one of many cousins. Tom’s young life was full of family, birthday parties, Christenings, Christmas and...

Laura Kay Dinning

Laura Kay Dinning

Nov 15, 2025

Laura Kay Dinning, age 95, of Greensburg, PA, formerly of Dravosburg, PA, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born in Braddock, PA on May 19, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Thelma Hoffman Thomas. She was the wife of the late John L. Dinning, who died on March 6, 1975.

Laura is survived by her children,...

Vann Richardson Sullivan

Vann Richardson Sullivan

Nov 12, 2025

Vann Richardson Sullivan, age 90, of McKeesport, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born in Ozark, AL, on February 12, 1935, and is the daughter of the late Lura and Lema Bell Richardson.

She was a graduate of Carraway School of Nursing, University of Alabama, Birmingham. Vann practiced nursing in Ozark, AL,...

Richard P. Tronzo

Richard P. Tronzo

Nov 11, 2025

Richard P. Tronzo, 75, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Son of the late Albert A. and Gertrude C. Tronzo, brother of the late Albert L. Tronzo (Melissa), he is survived by a brother, Robert D. Tronzo (Carol), multiple cousins, nieces, nephews, grand nieces/nephews, and friends.

Richard was born in Pittsburgh, April 28, 1950. A 1968 Honors Graduate of Serra High...

Jeffery Allen Cale, Sr.

Jeffery Allen Cale, Sr.

Nov 8, 2025

Jeffery Allen Cale, Sr., age 61, of Dravosburg, PA, died on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on July 16, 1964, and is the son of Theodore, Sr. and Arlene Zyra Cale of State College, PA.

In addition to his parents, Jeffery is survived by his wife, Tami Gingery Cale of Dravosburg, PA; son, Jeffery Allen (Ashley)...

Joseph Mulac

Joseph Mulac

Nov 2, 2025

Joseph Mulac, a lifelong resident of McKeesport, passed away on November 2, 2025. Born July 19, 1933, Joe was one of nine children born to the late Milan and Mary (Pecar) Mulac. A 1951 graduate of McKeesport High School, he worked as a draftsman and US Steel Duquesne Works before beginning his career as a law man in 1960. He...

Frank Nino Ritacco

Frank Nino Ritacco

Oct 30, 2025

Frank Nino Ritacco, age 89, a resident of Grapeville, PA passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born in New Rochelle, NY on January 9, 1936 to Dominick and Helena (Delauretis) Ritacco. Frank spent his childhood in New Rochelle, NY, before relocating to Western Pennsylvania after his military service. He was a member of the United States Marine...

Mary Agnes Englert

Mary Agnes Englert

Oct 25, 2025

Mary Agnes Englert, a lifelong resident of East McKeesport, PA and North Versailles, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the age of 99. She was born in East McKeesport, PA on July 5, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Abele Koelsch. She was the wife of 62 years to the late James...

Joseph Patrick Zapf

Joseph Patrick Zapf

Oct 14, 2025

Joseph Patrick Zapf, age 63, of North Versailles, PA, died on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 26, 1961, and is the son of the late Paul and Virginia Hannan Zapf. Joseph is survived by his wife, Lori Zapf of Trafford, PA; daughter, Rachel Zapf of White Oak, PA; and many nieces and nephews....

Jean Marie Carlson Dunkerley

Jean Marie Carlson Dunkerley

Oct 12, 2025

Jean Marie Carlson Dunkerley, age 91, of Glassport, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born in Glassport, PA, on September 26, 1934, and is the daughter of the late Robert “Buck” and Stella Melcarsky Carlson. Jean lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family. In addition to her...

Lois Jean King

Lois Jean King

Oct 12, 2025

Lois Jean King, age 98, of White Oak, PA, died on Sunday, October 12, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on October 28, 1926, and is the daughter of the late George and Grace Opel Bash.

She was a former volunteer at UPMC McKeesport, a former member of UPMC McKeesport Women’s Committee, and a long-time member of Beulah Park United...

Lesley Ann Zeiler Hindle

Lesley Ann Zeiler Hindle

Oct 6, 2025

Lesley Ann Zeiler Hindle, age 64, of West Mifflin, PA, died on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 1, 1961, and is the daughter of the late George William and Dorothy Pearl Mitchell Zeiler.

She was a proud tree hugger and loved all animals, but had a special place in her heart for hummingbirds and...

Richard Michael Slutzky, Sr.

Richard Michael Slutzky, Sr.

Oct 5, 2025

Richard Michael Slutzky, Sr., age 64, of Canonsburg, PA, died on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born in Whitehall, PA, on December 1, 1960 and was the son of the late Edward J. and Nancy Grace Gunnell Slutzky. He was a member of the United States Army. Richard is survived by his son; siblings; and many nieces and nephews....