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.
Leslie Frank Petras
Jul 27, 2026
In loving memory of Leslie Frank Petras, age 88, of McKeesport, PA, who passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026. He was born in McKeesport, PA on December 20, 1937 and was the son of the late Laszlo and Rose Margaret Barna Petras. He was the husband of the late Sarah C. Plummer Petras for over fifty-eight years.
Leslie began working...
Dorothy Evelyn Kowalski
Jul 26, 2026
Dorothy Evelyn Kowalski, affectionately known to nearly everyone as “Grandma” or “Aunt Dorothy,” age 97, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 5, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Prince Fitz.
She was employed as a sales representative for the former Horne’s Department...
Kenneth Edward Pishinsky
Jul 25, 2026
Kenneth Edward Pishinsky, age 72, died suddenly at home on July 25, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Adolph “Augie” Pishinsky and Alice (Kabo) Pishinsky. He is survived by his daughters, Jessica and Juliet; his wife, Cindy; his brother, Keith (Gina); his sister, Cheryl (George); and his four‑legged buddy, Brutus. He also served in the United States...
Marie Dorothy Viviano Meyer
Jul 20, 2026
Marie Dorothy Viviano Meyer, age 96, of North Huntingdon, PA, went home to her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 20, 2026. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, just 26 days short of her 97th birthday.
Marie’s journey took her from Pittsburgh, PA, to the sunny shores of Florida, a place she truly loved. She moved to The...
Timothy Alan Tatters, Sr.
Jul 16, 2026
Timothy Alan Tatters, Sr., age 78, of White Oak, PA, died on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 30, 1948, and was the son of the late Edward, Sr. and Elizabeth Maroda Tatters.
He was employed by U.S. Steel before enlisting in the United States Army in 1968. He served in the 101st Airborne Division...
Evelyn Gloria Schaffner
Jul 13, 2026
Evelyn Gloria Schaffner, age 95, of McKeesport, PA, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, PA on March 20, 1931 and was the daughter of the late John and Helen Fravega. Evelyn was the wife of the late William Richard Schaffner, Sr.
She is survived by her sons, William Richard Schaffner, Jr. of McKeesport, PA; Brian...
Tonya Lee Potts
Jul 9, 2026
In loving memory of Tonya Lee Potts, age 47, of McKeesport, PA passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, PA on October 5, 1978.
With heavy hearts and unwavering faith, we announce the passing of Tonya Lee Potts, who entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2026, at the age of 47. A lifelong resident of...
William "Bubba" Blaine Burr
Jul 8, 2026
William "Bubba" Blaine Burr, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. He was born January 15, 1961, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of William Arthur Burr Jr. and Margaret Ellen Ziino.
Bill graduated from West Mifflin South in 1979 and Friends University in 1985.
Bill was employed with United Parcel Service (UPS) for 33 and a half years and retired...
John "Jay" Pravdica
Jul 3, 2026
John “Jay” Pravdica, age 69, of McKeesport, PA, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. He was born in McKeesport, PA on April 9, 1957 and was the son of the late Angelo and Anna Kovacevich Pravdica. Jay was a firefighter for the City of McKeesport for his entire career. His favorite passion was playing ice hockey.
Jay is survived by...
Stanley Carl Williams
Jul 2, 2026
Stanley Carl Williams, age 70, of Braddock, PA, died on Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 2, 1956, and was the son of the late Flora McClure Leos.
Stanley is survived by his daughter, Donna (Jameel Davenport) Snyder of McKeesport, PA; grandchildren, Jada Snyder; Don Kameel Davenport; and Don Jalil Davenport; and brother, Darnell Williams...
Elaine J. Spangler
Jun 22, 2026
Elaine J. Spangler, age 79, of Port Vue, PA, died on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on April 29, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Homer L. and June Arvin Jenkins. She was previously employed as an administrative assistant for G.C. Murphy Co. and later for Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. She was a...
Joyce Ann Jessup
Jun 21, 2026
Joyce Ann Jessup, age 89, of Liberty Borough, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Joyce was born on October 25, 1936, to the late Thomas and Elizabeth Kostkas. She grew up to become a woman of remarkable perseverance and curiosity. She took engineering courses at Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh and built a career that...
Maxine Lang
Jun 21, 2026
Maxine Lang, age 83, of North Versailles, PA, formerly of White Oak, PA, died on Sunday, June 21, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on February 25, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gertrude Weinberg Rosner.
She was employed by the McKeesport Area School District for many years and the Long Run Children’s Learning Center. She...
Raymond D. Taylor
Jun 19, 2026
Raymond D. Taylor, age 73, of Duquesne, PA, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born in McKeesport, PA on February 17, 1953 and was the son of the late Harold F. and Catherine “Kitty” D. Libengood Taylor. He was employed by U.S. Steel Homestead Works and then Frank Mance Plating, LLC, as a cleaner/polisher for forty years.
Ray...
Robert Duane Crouch
Jun 19, 2026
Robert Duane Crouch, age 81, of Dravosburg, PA, died on Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on July 22, 1944, and was the son of the late Robert Edison and Mary Frances Smith Crouch. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Army. He was fondly referred to as Mr. Tomato by...
Michael Thomas Mantich
Jun 18, 2026
Michael Thomas Mantich, age 54, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026. He was born on March 9, 1972, in McKeesport, PA, and was the son of Edward Paul Mantich, Sr. and the late Justine Thomas Mantich. Michael was a devoted collector of Star Wars and sports memorabilia and truly loved the thrill of the...
Robert "Bob" Matthews Bell
Jun 17, 2026
Robert “Bob” Matthews Bell, age 71, of Coatesville, PA, died on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 27, 1954, and was the son of the late Dr. Robert Lloyd and Helen Louise Matthews Bell. Bob went to JMA Deberry Academy starting at 1st grade until he graduated in 8th grade and then graduated from...
Charles "Chuz" Traeger
Jun 17, 2026
Charles "Chuz" Traeger, 93, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1933, in the same city he would call home for his entire life. He was the beloved son of the late Frank and Irene Jones Traeger. A man of deep purpose, Chuz earned his degree from Duquesne University School...
Barbara A. Spotts
Jun 13, 2026
Barbara A. Spotts, age 73 of White Oak, PA, died on Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was born in Moon Township, PA, on March 6, 1953, and was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth Green Duncan. She enjoyed watching and feeding all of the animals in her yard, but especially the birds. Barbara is survived by her daughter,...
Cheryl Suzanne Zumbo
Jun 12, 2026
Cheryl Suzanne Zumbo, age 77, of West Mifflin, PA, died on Friday, June 12, 2026. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on October 16, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Bessie Dubaich Simko. Cheryl is survived by her husband, David J. Zumbo; daughter, Michelle (Ken) Matta of North Versailles, PA; grandchildren, Talia Matta; Kenny (Sasha) Matta;...
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