All Obituaries

GALLICK Paul J., Jr.   64, of Kennedy Twp., passed away unexpectedly, on January 18, 2019.  Paul was the beloved husband of 41 years to Linda (Bauer) Gallick; loving father of Shannon (Denny) Watt and Rebecca (Adam) Rudy; cherished grandfather of Carson and Keira Watt and Scarlett and soon-to-arrive Baby Boy Rudy.  He is also survived by father-in-law, Cyril Stadler; sister-in-law, Carren Gallick; niece, Amanda (John) DiCesare; and uncle, Bill (Mary) Coll.  He was...

Mary Ellen Paul, age 93 on Thursday, January 10, 2019 of McKees Rocks.  Loving wife of the late Philip C. Paul, Jr.  Loving mother of Joan (Bill) Mochnick, Philip (Keith) and Jeffrey (Patty).  Loving and devoted grandma of Jennifer Rose Paul, Sara, and Jessie. Mary was an independent woman who always spoke what was on her mind.  Mary was an avid Pittsburgh Pirates fan and loved her lottery scratch offs.  Friends will be received Monday, January 14, 2019, from 2 pm...

Helen JP Velegdan passed away on January 10, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1922 to the late Elizabeth and Edmund Dorsky. She was preceded in death by beloved husband, George Velegdan, her brothers Edward and Deszo Dorsky, her sisters Elizabeth Angelo, Irene Dorsky and Margaret Hughes. She is survived by daughters Denise Velegdan and Nadine (Tom) Dowhy as well as grandsons Sean (Jen) Dowhy, Philip Dowhy, and Stephen Dowhy, great-grandchildren Nora and Bennett dowhy, godson James (Dee)...

  Marlene C. Hawk Age 85, of McKees Rocks, passed on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Jeffrey Hawk and the late Lydia Holman and Michael Hawk; dear grandmother of David, Michael, Ashley, Christopher, Dakota and Charleigh; sister of Charlotte, Mary Jane, Shirley and Max. Family will receive friends at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks, SUNDAY 2-4 and 6:00 PM until time of service at 7:30...

Age 91, of McKees Rocks, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2018 surrounded by family. Well-loved husband of Dolores (Geisler); loving father of Kathleen (James) Treemarchi, and Paul (Diane) Marion, Jr.; foster father of Terry Hanus, Sandy Meyers, and the late Keith Graham; grandfather of Scott, Tina, Beth, Karen, Paul III, and five grandkids from his foster children; great-grandfather of 14 and great-great-grandfather of 4; brother of Myrtle (late Daniel) Cairns, Ginny (William)...

Carol Castelveter (Kotek) of West Grove PA, formerly of Pittsburgh PA, died on December 29, 2018 at the age of 72. Loving mother of Melissa (Gary) Braden and Jeanine (David) Corriero and dear grandma of Katie Beining and Amanda and Justin Corriero. She is also survived by her brother and sisters; Walt (Ellen) Kotek, Cathy (Kevin) McDonough, Trisha (Dean) Lauria and nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held in Oxford, PA. Interment will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, McKees...

Age 82, of McKees Rocks, passed away December 28, 2018. He is survived by his children: Joseph, Pamela, John, Chrissy, and Holly; sisters: Dolores, and Mary. Joe was a lifelong employee of Crivelli's in McKees Rocks, where he retired from. Family and friends will be received on Monday, December 31, 2018 at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1225 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks from 10:00 AM until the time of a Blessing Service at 11:00 AM. Burial to be held privately at a...

 Joseph W. Barker   Age 87, of Kennedy Twp., passed on Sunday, December 23, 2018.  Beloved husband of Alice (Bowers) Barker; loving father of Joseph, Rhett “Marty” (Kathy), Diane (Tony), Linda, Richard (Colleen), Denise (Richard), Kevin (Mary Lou), Dennis (Rose) and the late Mary Smith; also fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.  Mr. Barker was a 43 year employee of the Columbia Gas company. Family will receive friends 2-4 & 6-8...

    Fernando “Patsy” DiSalle Age 83, of Robinson Twp., passed peacefully at home on Thursday, December 20, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Nina (D’Alessandro); loving father of Frank Disalle (Rose Marie); dear grandfather of Patrick, Jonathan and Julia; beloved brother of Joseph, Loretta and Rose; also survived by nieces, nephews and his furry companion “Buddy”.   Private visitation at the McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 334 Forest...

ZAWATSKI Edward G. 91, of Robinson Twp., passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018.  Mass of Christian Burial will take place SATURDAY, at 9:30 AM, at St. Malachy Church, Forest Grove Rd., Kennedy Twp.  Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery.