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. 

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...

Patricia Marie Mackey

Patricia Marie Mackey

Dec 1, 2010

Patricia Marie Mackey, age 57, of McKeesport, on December 1, 2010. She is the daughter of the late John and Margaret Hrizo Pomocki and was born July 13, 1953, in McKeesport. She is survived by husband, Lee Mackey of McKeesport, sons Robert (Nicole) Mackey of Munhall, Kenneth (Sandy) Mackey of Westerville, Ohio, grandchildren Dereck and Elizabeth. Friends received Hunter Edmundson...

Jewell Galata

Jewell Galata

Dec 1, 2010

Jewell Galata, age 79, of Irwin, died December 1, 2010. Born in McKeesport on February 26, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Lottie Slaney. She previously worked at UPMC McKeesport in housekeeping and was also a self employed seamstress. She was a member of Herminie Senior Citizens Club. She is the wife of the late Joseph...

H. "Ned" Edward

H. "Ned" Edward

Dec 1, 2010

H. Edward "Ned" Myers, Jr., age 72, of McKeesport, formerly of White Oak, died December 1, 2010. He was the son of the late H. Edward and Mercedes Conway Myers. He is survived by brother John J. "Jack" (Joyce) Myers of Monroeville, niece Melissa Myers of san Francisco and nephew Christopher Myers of San Francisco. Friends will be received at...

William Balog

William Balog

Nov 30, 2010

William Balog, age 67, of Elizabeth, died November 30, 2010. Born in McKeesport on May 19, 1943 he is the son of the late John and Helen Charney Balog. He was retired from USX Duquesne Works, worked at AdTranz and was a licensed electrician. He loved car cruises and classic cars. He was a member of the Trans Am Club...

Joyce Kohan

Joyce Kohan

Nov 12, 2010

JOYCE KOHAN, AGE 87, OF HOMESTEAD , DIED NOV. 12, 2010. SHE WAS BORN IN BRADDOCK ON JUNE 21, 1923 AND IS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE GEORGE FREDERICK AND GLADYS MARGARET SINKINSON FREDERICK ORONA. SHE IS SURVIVED BY CHILDREN MARY DERRY OF HOMESTEAD AND GEORGE KOHAN, III. OF IRWIN, GRANDCHILDREN TRACY (ROBERT)WEAVER, ROBIN DERRY AND BRYAN (JACQUELINE) DERRY, GREAT...

Raymond Paul

Raymond Paul

Nov 12, 2010

Raymond Paul Mackanic, Jr., 59, of Dravosburg, passed away Nov. 12, 2010 peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was born in McKeesport on November 3, 1951 and is the son of the late Raymond Paul and Beatrice Rebecca (Winklevoss) Mackanic. He is survived by loving wife (of 38 wonderful years) and best friend and soul mate...

James "Jimbo" Edward Cogar

James "Jimbo" Edward Cogar

Nov 12, 2010

James Edward "Jimbo" Cogar, Jr. age 54 of McKeesport, died November 12, 2010. Born September 24, 1956 he is the son of James Edward Sr. and Shirley Booth Cogar. He is was a US Army Veteran. He is also survived by siblings, Robert Cogar of Junction City, KS, Janie (Rusty) Brunner of Madison Heights, VA, Lucinda Cogar of Ocala, FL,...