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. 

Mary A. "Maisy" Welsh

Mary A. "Maisy" Welsh

Jan 1, 2018

Mary A. “Maisy” Welsh, age 90 of McKeesport and Port Vue, died Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was born January 4, 1928 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Daniel P. and Agnes Holtz Raible, and the wife of the late James A. Welsh. Mary is survived by sons; James A. (Joann) Welsh, Jr. of Broomall, PA, Timothy (Tina) Welsh...

Charles W. Carter

Charles W. Carter

Jan 1, 2018

Charles W. Carter, age 91, of Liberty Boro, died on July 3, 2018. He was born on December 15, 1926 in McKeesport, the son of the late Wayne and Elizabeth Sarie Carter. Charles worked at US Steel Corporation – Irvin Works until his retirement in 1994. He was a 70 year member of Mon Yough Church Dartball and became a...

Valerie Ann Elbrecht

Valerie Ann Elbrecht

Jan 1, 2018

Valerie Ann Elbrecht, age 54 of Port Vue, died Friday, November 2, 2018.  She was born on March 8, 1964 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Edward and Virginia Bik Elbrecht. She is survived by her daughter, Emily Elbrecht of Port Vue; brothers, Thomas Ross of Ambridge, Edward (Ingrid) Elbrecht of Germany, Jerome Ross of Pittsburgh, Walter (the late...

Daniel D. Dunlay

Daniel D. Dunlay

Jan 1, 2018

Daniel D. Dunlay, age 86 of McKeesport, died at home Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was born March 31, 1932 in McKeesport, the son of the late James F. and Helen T. Bicsey Harman Dunlay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David M. Harman and James J. Dunlay. A 1950 graduate of McKeesport...

James M. Fawcett

James M. Fawcett

Jan 1, 2018

James M. Fawcett, age 68 of McKeesport, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was born in McKeesport September 14, 1950, the son of the late Morrell and Thora A. Roberts Fawcett. James served in the U. S. Marines during the Vietnam War and was the proprietor of James M. Fawcett Trucking and Excavating in White Oak, PA since 1970. He...

William R. McNamee

William R. McNamee

Jan 1, 2018

William R. McNamee, age 60, of North Huntingdon, died on Saturday, November 24, 2018.  He was born in McKeesport on July 29, 1958 and is the son of Loretta Jones (James) Cunningham and the late Regis McNamee.  He was a driver for S&S Transit in North Versailles until he retired.  In addition to his mother and step-father, he is survived...

Donna W. McGregor

Donna W. McGregor

Jan 1, 2018

Donna W. McGregor, age 84, died on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.  She was born May 2, 1934 in Charleroi, the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice Thayer Welch, and the wife of the late William McGregor.  Donna enjoyed cooking, baking, traveling, and was once an avid bowler.  She always made time to take care of her family, especially her...

George Abraham Lucky

George Abraham Lucky

Jan 1, 2018

George Abraham Lucky, age 86 of White Oak, died Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was born in Flat, Texas on February 18, 1932, the son of the late David and Florence Posey Lucky. George served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War and worked as an engineer for Westinghouse until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of...

Doris L. Benick

Doris L. Benick

Jan 1, 2018

Doris L. Benick, age 85 of McKeesport, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018.  She was born August 7, 1932 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late James and Agnes Schultz O’Brien.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Maureen Demuzio. She is survived by her husband, William N. Benick; son, James (Diane) Benick of Churchill;...

Helaine J. Phillips

Helaine J. Phillips

Jan 1, 2018

Helaine J. Phillips, age 78, of White Oak, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was born in Pittsburgh on September 9, 1939 and is the daughter of the late Marian R. Michael Ferraro Wotherspoon and Anthony Ferraro, and wife of the late Jon Phillips. Helaine was employed by PA Coach Lines for years where she held numerous different jobs. She...

Harvey Wander

Harvey Wander

Jan 1, 2018

Harvey Wander, age 94, of White Oak, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018.  He was born January 10, 1924 in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, son of the late Morris and Minnie Mermelstein Wander.  A well-known figure in Pittsburgh, he was an entrepreneur and business owner.  He managed the first rock & roll club in Pittsburgh.  He subsequently established Harvey’s House on Federal Street...

John H. "Jack" Waugaman

John H. "Jack" Waugaman

Jan 1, 2018

John H. “Jack” Waugaman, Jr., age 83 of West Mifflin, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2018. He died peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born November 14, 1934 in Duquesne, the son of the late John H. and Helen Ringler Waugaman, and husband of the late Kathryn March. Jack worked for Kennywood...

Thomas John Marena

Thomas John Marena

Jan 1, 2018

Thomas John Marena, age 72, of Pittsburgh, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018.  He was born in Pittsburgh on March 4, 1946 and is the son of the late Joseph Peter Marena and the late Catherine Watslof.  He was employed at Slogan Engineering in Mt. Lebanon for over 30 years until he retired.  He enjoyed attending the local car cruises.  He...

Larry Joseph "L.J." Swiech

Larry Joseph "L.J." Swiech

Jan 1, 2018

Larry Joseph “L.J.” Swiech, age 64 of Dravosburg, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  He was born June 7, 1953 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Vincent L. and Florence A. Zabaglo Swiech.  Larry was a freelance artist who loved working with stained glass and digital art. He was a member of the Visual Art Alliance of Austin, Texas and...

Rocco R. "Rocky" Tedesco

Rocco R. "Rocky" Tedesco

Jan 1, 2018

Rocco “Rocky” R. Tedesco, 94 of McKeesport, PA passed away on April 17, 2018 in Meadville, PA.  He was born on January 22, 1924 in Fayette County, PA son of the late Frank Tedesco and Anna Marie (DiPierro) Tedesco.  Rocco married Dorothy H. Schmipf on March 1, 1947.  She preceded him in death on July 11, 2008. Rocco served in...

Daniel Stephen Radocay

Daniel Stephen Radocay

Jan 1, 2018

Daniel S. Radocay, age 61 of West Mifflin, died Sunday, June 24, 2018. He was born September 11, 1956 in West Mifflin, the son of the late Daniel J. and Virginia B. Hlad Radocay. Daniel is survived by his sons, Daniel J. of Washington, PA, and Andrew D. (Katlyn) Radocay of West Mifflin, brother David J. (Jamie) Radocay, grandson Barrett,...

Basil C. Youhouse

Basil C. Youhouse

Jan 1, 2018

Basil C. Youhouse, age 81 of McKeesport, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born December 1, 1936 in Brownsville, PA, the son of the late Frank and Helen Sweany Youhouse and husband of the late Norita Jean Goodnight Youhouse. Basil worked at HB South Printing for 55 years until his retirement. He was a member of the former Swedish...

Robert E. Wineland

Robert E. Wineland

Jan 1, 2018

Robert E. Wineland, age 74 of McKeesport, died Monday, January 22, 2018. He was born January 9, 1944 in McKeesport, the son of the late Earl W. and Elizabeth Plues Wineland. Robert served in the U.S. Marine Corp in motor transport during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Amy Wineland and...

Martha M. Heatherington

Martha M. Heatherington

Jan 1, 2018

Martha Marie Heatherington, age 94, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Greenock, PA died Sunday, July 29, 2018. She, an Irish blessing, was born March 17, 1924 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Amil and Freida Ditter Duval and the wife of the late Joseph F. Heatherington. Martha was a member of the former St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in...

Nora "Nonnie" Riley

Nora "Nonnie" Riley

Jan 1, 2018

Nora “Nonnie” Riley, age 86 of Versailles Borough, died Friday, June 29, 2018. She was born June 20, 1932 in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Lacey Riley. Nora was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and an active member and past secretary of the former St. Pius V Church in McKeesport. She is survived by her...