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. 

Brian Eugene Stumpf

Brian Eugene Stumpf

Dec 29, 2025

Brian Eugene Stumpf, age 66, of McKeesport, PA, died on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born in Elmora, PA on November 16, 1959, and was the son of the late Kenneth, Sr. and Constance Mothersbaugh Stumpf.

Brian is survived by his wife, Tina Watson Stumpf of McKeesport, PA; children, Lindsey Stumpf of TX; Jacob Stumpf of New Derry, PA; Joseph...

Shirley Ann Korenic

Shirley Ann Korenic

Dec 23, 2025

Shirley Ann Korenic, age 92, of North Huntingdon Twp., died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Walden’s View Senior Living. She was born in McKeesport, PA on August 10, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Emil Wetzler and Margaret Simons Herr. She was the wife of late Joseph Korenic, Sr.

She was a retired cashier and a longtime member...

Keisha Danielle Fortner-McKamey

Keisha Danielle Fortner-McKamey

Dec 21, 2025

Keisha Danielle Fortner-McKamey, age 45, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1980, to James Fortner Sr. and Teresa Fortner in Chicago, Illinois, where she spent the first several years of her life. At the age of seven, Keisha moved to Pennsylvania with her parents and her younger sister. Throughout her...

John "Jack" Stephen Dobranski, Sr.

John "Jack" Stephen Dobranski, Sr.

Dec 21, 2025

John “Jack” Stephen Dobranski, Sr., age 68, of North Versailles, PA, died on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on July 22, 1957, and was the son of the late Dell Tackis. He was employed by Allegheny County, where he did carpentry work. Jack and his wife, Nadine, were married in Aruba. They were beach lovers,...

Sylvia Carol Estok

Sylvia Carol Estok

Dec 19, 2025

Sylvia Carol Estok, age 85, of McKeesport, PA, died on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born in Kittanning, PA, on November 2, 1940, and was the daughter of the late John and Helena Cogley Laird.

She was employed as a waitress at the Club Car Dinner in downtown McKeesport, PA, before becoming a cook at Norwood Catering for many years....

Lawrence “Larry” John Laird

Lawrence “Larry” John Laird

Dec 16, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” John Laird, age 84, of McKeesport, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Born on January 21, 1941, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Alma (Ramstrom) Laird.

Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Grace Ann Laird.

A loving husband and father, as well as a devoted grandfather,...

Craig Thomas McDowell

Craig Thomas McDowell

Dec 15, 2025

Craig Thomas McDowell, age 83, of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. The late Walter Blaine McDowell and Nellie Veronica Baker McDowell welcomed their son on May 8, 1942. Craig began collecting some of his best stories while growing up in the projects of Dravosburg with his three younger sisters and while volunteering as a teen...

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...