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. 

Christina Jo O'Leary

Christina Jo O'Leary

Mar 10, 2025

Christina Jo O’Leary, age 75, of White Oak, PA, died on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on December 2, 1949, and is the daughter of the late Elmer D., Sr. and Bernice Douglass Montgomery. Christina graduated from South Allegheny High School and worked as the Chief Billing Clerk at McKeesport Hospital during the late 1960’s...

Gretchen Bjerstedt

Gretchen Bjerstedt

Mar 7, 2025

Gretchen Bjerstedt, age 88, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of West Mifflin, PA and Washington State, died on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born in Dravosburg, PA, on February 2, 1937, and is the daughter of the late Carl Richard and Catherine Huttenhower Bjerstedt.

Gretchen is survived by her children, Susan Cox of North Versailles, PA; David Cox of Orting, WA;...

Malpa Fuller

Malpa Fuller

Mar 7, 2025

Malpa Fuller, 89, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 1935, to Greek immigrants Asemina and Efstratios Keramedis. In her early adult years, she was a drum majorette in the band at McKeesport High School. Following school, the world of retail called her name,...

Rodney Evans Gates

Rodney Evans Gates

Mar 7, 2025

Rodney Evans Gates, age 79, of White Oak, died on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 15, 1945. He was the son of the late Clifford and Ruth Evans Gates. Rodney proudly served in the United States Army and was later the former president of Geo. V. Hamilton, Inc. in McKees Rocks, PA. He...

Robert Lee Sakas

Robert Lee Sakas

Mar 7, 2025

Robert Lee Sakas, age 71, of Duquesne, PA, died on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was born in Homestead, PA, on September 13, 1953, and is the son of the late Robert J. and Margaret Belcher Sakas.

Robert is survived by his brother, Douglas “Dave” (Trina) Sakas, Sr. of Rankin, PA; niece, Regina (Robert Grey) Sakas; nephew, Douglas Sakas, Jr.; great-niece,...

Kanaada Tajja Ball

Kanaada Tajja Ball

Mar 5, 2025

Kanaada Tajja Ball, age 28, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA on January 13, 1997 and is the daughter of Tonya Potts of McKeesport, PA and Clarence Ball, Sr. of McKeesport, PA. She was a very loving and kind soul.

In addition to her parents, Kanaada is survived by her spouse, Diamond...

Helen Elizabeth Gullion

Helen Elizabeth Gullion

Feb 28, 2025

Helen Elizabeth Gullion, age 101, of Pittsburgh, PA, formerly of Homestead and McKeesport, PA, died on Friday, February 28, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 27, 1923 and is the daughter of the late Isadore B. and Kathryne Peterman Limegrover. She was the wife of the late Frank Topper and later Norman Gullion. Helen proudly served in...

Debora T. Remaley

Debora T. Remaley

Feb 18, 2025

Debora T. Remaley, age 92, of West Mifflin, PA, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born in Vicenza, Italy, on January 20, 1933, and is the daughter of the late Tommaso and Dolores Rizzo Bordin and the wife of the late Gene Joseph Remaley. Debora is survived by her sons, Joseph Remaley of West Mifflin, PA; Robert Remaley...

Ronald Gene Preece

Ronald Gene Preece

Feb 18, 2025

Ronald Gene Preece, age 85, of Dravosburg, PA, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. He was born in Buchanan, KY, on October 17, 1939, and was the son of the late Margie Bishop and Abraham L. Preece. He was the husband of the late Ann W. Keith Preece, who died on November 8, 2020. He proudly served in the United...

Manuel Mayancela Loja

Manuel Mayancela Loja

Feb 16, 2025

Manuel Mayancela Loja, nació y murió en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania el domingo 16 de febrero de 2025. Es hijo de Segundo Manuel Mayancela Castro y María Erlinda Loja Guaman de White Oak, Pensilvania.

A Manuel le sobreviven sus hermanos, William; Christian; Jasón; Joel; la abuela paterna, Dolores Castro; los abuelos maternos, Narciso Loja y María Guamán; y muchos primos, tías y tíos.

A...

Nelda Mae Newman Renner

Nelda Mae Newman Renner

Feb 15, 2025

In loving memory of Nelda Mae Newman Renner, age 92, of Dravosburg, PA, who died on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Nelda was born in Duquesne, PA, on March 25, 1932, to the late Calvert Omar and Martha Wilson Newman.

She acquired both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees at the University of Pittsburgh. Nelda personified the spirit of...

Zachary Paige Shivey

Zachary Paige Shivey

Feb 14, 2025

Zachary Paige Shivey, age 39, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on October 10, 1985, to George Jay (Cheryl) Shivey of Port Vue, PA, and Susan (Paul) Paige Corcoran of New Port Richey, FL.

In addition to his parents, Zachary is survived by the love of his life, Kaitlyn Sawyer; stepsister, Mindy...

Roger Harry Casperson

Roger Harry Casperson

Feb 9, 2025

Roger Harry Casperson, age 69, of White Oak, PA, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on July 2, 1955, and is the son of the late Harry and Audrey Johnson Casperson. Roger loved playing music, making jewelry, and woodworking.

Roger is survived by his son, Alec (Kimmi) Casperson of West Mifflin, PA; grandson, Viktor Casperson;...

Sophie Warabak

Sophie Warabak

Feb 9, 2025

Sophie Warabak, age 98, of White Oak, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, PA, on February 7, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Nebesa Goscinsky. She was the wife of the late John “Trapper John” Warabak, who died on November 15, 2009. Sophie loved puzzles,...

Rose Marie Galaski

Rose Marie Galaski

Feb 9, 2025

Rose Marie Galaski, age 95, of Monessen, PA, died on Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born in Latrobe, PA on September 22, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Walchok Grunwald. She was the wife of the late Steve Edward “Tepe” Galaski, who died on February 7, 2006. Rose was a beautician for many years...

William Patrick Kinchloe, Sr.

William Patrick Kinchloe, Sr.

Feb 3, 2025

William Patrick Kinchloe, Sr., age 81, of White Oak, PA, died on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on December 30, 1943, and is the son of the late James and Ethel Elias Kinchloe, and the husband of the late Mary Lou Sandrock Kinchloe.

He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici...

Maria Skezas

Maria Skezas

Jan 31, 2025

Maria Skezas, age 88, of White Oak, PA, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, January 31, 2025. She was born June 4, 1936, in the village of Neohorion on the island of Chios, Greece. She is the daughter of the late Nicholas and Athena Skarlis Georgaroudis, and the beloved wife of the late William J. Skezas....

Frank Eugene Ardellitz

Frank Eugene Ardellitz

Jan 29, 2025

Frank Eugene Ardellitz, age 80, of Coraopolis, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was born in McKeesport, PA on January 19, 1945 and was the son of the late John and Inez Mary DePiero Ardellitz. Frankie is disco dancing with his mother in Heaven. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Ardellitz of Stroudsburg,...

Cleo Jean Elash

Cleo Jean Elash

Jan 29, 2025

Cleo Jean Elash, age 74, of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1951, in McKeesport, PA, and is the daughter of the late Howard, Sr. and Mildred Rickard Lindberg. She was a member of the Elizabeth Township Senior Citizens.

Cleo is survived by her children, John Jason Elash of McKeesport, PA; and Debbie...

Bernard James Little, Jr.

Bernard James Little, Jr.

Jan 28, 2025

Bernard James Little, Jr., age 87, of White Oak, PA, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was born July 28, 1937, in McKeesport, PA, to the late Bernard James, Sr. and Velma Sharbaugh Little.

Bernard proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He loved to spend time outdoors, gardening and hunting. Always quick with a story to tell or...