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. 

Hilda S. Janke

Hilda S. Janke

Jan 29, 2011

Hilda S. Janke, age 81, of White Oak, died January 29, 2011. Born in Dormont February 22, 1929. She is the daughter of the late Charles and Hilda Whucter Ziegenfuss. A graduate of Grove City College in 1950 where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. She was a substitute teacher and a garage sale enthusiast. She is survived by...

Robert L. Steers

Robert L. Steers

Jan 25, 2011

Robert L. Steers, age 91, of White Oak, PA died Jan. 25, 2011. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on October 19, 1919 he is the son of the late Leland S. and Anna Carolina Danialson Steers. He was a US Army Air Force Veteran serving in WWII. He was a Political Science Professor at Universities in Ohio and Tennessee and retired...

Leo Paul Petrulli

Leo Paul Petrulli

Jan 23, 2011

LEO PAUL PETRULLI, AGE 63, OF McKEESPORT, DIED PEACEFULLY ON JAN. 23, 2011 AT HIS HOME. BORN IN McKEESPORT ON MARCH 8, 1947 HE IS THE SON OF THE LATE PHILIP AND MABELLE DUNLAY PETRULLI. HE WAS THE PROPRIETOR OF NUMBEROUS BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE YEARS; THE GYRO SHOP, PINKLEES RESTAURANT AND THE DEPOT NEWSTAND ALL IN McKEESPORT, THE IN-N-OUT CONVENIENCE...

Bernard P. Bradley

Bernard P. Bradley

Jan 18, 2011

Bernard. P. Bradley, age 64, of McKeesport, died January 18, 2011 at Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. He formerly resided at Winter's Haven in Glassport. On Friday, January 21, 2011 there will be a mass at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel at Kane Regional, 100 9th Street, McKeesport, 15132. The Chaplain, Fr. Francis Jurewicz, will officiate and friends may gather...

Vernon Vargo

Vernon Vargo

Jan 13, 2011

Vernon Vargo, 84, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. He was the husband of the late Margaret Parry Vargo. Born March 15, 1926, in Rillton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Dixon Vargo. He operated the former Vargo Bakery in Manor for 10 years until 1968, when he went to work and retired from...

Emma Grace Jennings

Emma Grace Jennings

Jan 13, 2011

Emma Grace Jennings, was born and died Jan. 13, 2011 at Magee Women's Hospital. She is the daughter of Susan Marie Jennings of Wilkins Twp. and Christopher Daniel Renda of Watertown, New York. She is survived by her grandmother Dorothy "Dolly" Ann Jennings (wife of the late George Ronald Jennings) of Versailles and great grandmother Dorothy "Dot" Emma Scott (wife...

Ann Ryan

Ann Ryan

Jan 8, 2011

Ann Ryan, age 89, of McKeesport, died January 8, 2011. She was born in McKeesport on August 7, 1921 and is the daughter of the late Peter and Anna Sowa. Wife of late Patrick J. Ryan, Jr. for 58 years. Retired from McKeesport Area School District as a math teacher for over 25 years. She is a graduate of Slippery...

Ruth Racko

Ruth Racko

Jan 4, 2011

RUTH RACKO, AGE 91, OF WEST MIFFLIN, FORMERLY OF WHITE OAK, DIED JAN. 4, 2011. WIFE OF THE LATE MICHAEL C. RACKO, JR. SHE WAS BORN IN HAYS ON MAY 8, 1919 AND IS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE CHARLES AND VIOLA BOWERS BERND. SHE IS SURVIVED BY CHILDREN; KATHY (THE LATE BRUCE) SCHAMING WITH WHOM SHE RESIDED, M. ROBERT...

Lillie Mae Morris

Lillie Mae Morris

Jan 4, 2011

LILLIE MAE MORRIS, AGE 87, OF MCKEESPORT, DIED JAN. 4, 2011. BORN IN HERMINIE DEC. 19, 1923 SHE IS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE AUGUST AND LENORA ECKENROD TEICHMAN. WIFE OF THE LATE WALTER MORRIS. SURVIVED BY CHILDREN DAVID (CHERYL) AUSTIN AND LINDA (DAN) HERLEHY OF FLORIDA, WANDA CLARK OF VIRGINIA , BILLIE JO LETNER OF N. HUNTINGDON, TAMMY BOYD...

Deborah J. Stull

Deborah J. Stull

Jan 3, 2011

Deborah J. Stull, age 50, of Dravosburg, died Jan. 3, 2011. Born in Homestead on Nov. 27, 1960 she is the daughter of Betty Edwards Stull of S. Versailles Twp. and the late Calvin Stull. She was formerly a computer operator for 18 years for Allied Electric. She is also survived by siblings Michael Miller of McKeesport, Timothy Miller of...

Mary Agnes Labishak

Mary Agnes Labishak

Jan 1, 2011

Mary Agnes Labishak, age 87, of West Mifflin, died Jan. 1, 2011. She was born in Pgh. on March 29, 1923 and is the daughter of the late John and Theresa Roth Gayar. She retired at age 80 from Holy Spirit Church after 30 years of service. She is the wife of the late George and is surived by daughters...

M. "Ev" Evelyn Borland Dicenzo

M. "Ev" Evelyn Borland Dicenzo

Dec 26, 2010

M. Evelyn "Ev" Borland DiCenzo, age 80, died Dec. 26, 2010. Born in McKeesport on Oct. 5, 1930. She is the daughter of the late James E. and Eva (Fleckenstein) Borland. Wife of the late Vincent James DiCenzo, Sr. She was a retired office manager for United Electrical Union Local #610 in Wilmerding. She was a member of St. Robert...

Richard "Bear Claw" Robert Moore

Richard "Bear Claw" Robert Moore

Dec 22, 2010

Richard Robert "BEAR CLAW" Moore, age 58, died December 22, 2010. He is the son of the late Woody Wendell and Alice Halo Smith Moore and was born in Duquesne on August 27, 1952. He was a member of Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center, Dorseyville, PA, Dravosburg Fire Hall, Dravosburg American Legion, Hays Moose, and St. John of...

William Schrantz

William Schrantz

Dec 20, 2010

William Schrantz, age 68, of McKeesport, died December 20, 2010. He is the son of the late Leo A. and Calista Rose Young Schrantz and was born in McKeesport on January 18, 1942. He is survived by his wife Gwendolyn "Dolly" Keene Schrantz, and son Brian Warren Schrantz of Greenock, siblings Leo "Butch" Schrantz of Penn Hills, Thomas (Barbara) Schrantz...

Alberta Mccall

Alberta Mccall

Dec 11, 2010

Alberta McCall, age 91, of North Huntingdon, died December 11, 2010 at her daughter's residence. Born in McKeesport on March 22, 1919 she is the daughter of the late James H. and Anna Kohler Miller and wife of the late Robert S. McCall. She is survived by sons: Robert S. McCall, Jr. of Elizabeth Twp. and Donald H. (Sandra) McCall...

Jacob "Jake" L. Beech

Jacob "Jake" L. Beech

Dec 6, 2010

Jacob (Jake) Beech, age 33, of White Oak, died Dec. 6, 2010. He is the son of Raymond Beech of White Oak and Linda Vamosi Beech of Versailles. He is the President and Owner of Wivagg Printing. He was a member of the Printer's Union, NRA, and the Monday Night Duffer's Golf League. He was also the former President of...

James V. Smyrnes

James V. Smyrnes

Dec 4, 2010

James V. Smyrnes, age 81, of N. Huntingdon, died Dec. 4, 2010. He was born in McKeesport on June 27, 1929 and is the son of the late Venizelos and Peggy Mamas Smyrnes. He was the proprietor of the former 5 Star Travel Agency and School. He was a graduate of Duquesne University and was an avid history buff. He...

Carol Ann Carloss

Carol Ann Carloss

Dec 4, 2010

Carol Ann Carloss shared a lifetime of love with her family, friends and animals. The beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, 66, of McKeesport passed away early Saturday morning December 4, 2010 while holding the hand of her oldest daughter. She was born March 2, 1944 to the late Josephine (Bosco) Anthony and Tony George Anthony. Carol retired from Duquesne University...

Rose Marie Delullo

Rose Marie Delullo

Dec 2, 2010

Rose Marie DeLullo, age 76, of North Huntingdon, on December 2, 2010. She is the daughter of the late Gennaro and Francesca Picone DeLullo and was born January 16, 1934, in McKeesport. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services Inc., (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412 678 6177). Burial at McKeesport...

William "Romeo" F. Benvin

William "Romeo" F. Benvin

Dec 1, 2010

William F. "Romeo" Benvin of North Versailles, died December 1, 2010 at his residence. Born in North Versailles September 2, 1924 and married May 14, 1949 to the late Mary E. McNeilis Benvin. He was the son of the late Peter and Agnes Curl Benvin. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Also a member of the Bowman...