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Louis Racke, Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
Louis E. "Lou" Racke, Jr., age 79, of Kennedy Township, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday December 6, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 36 years to Bernice Racke. Loving father of Bethany (fiance’ Mark Nath) Racke and Matthew (Tyne) Racke: cherished Pap Pap of Braxton and soon to be granddaughter Sienna;...
Paulette "Murfee" Pongratz
Dec 3, 2023
Paulette “Murfee” Keener Pongratz of Kennedy Township, PA passed away peacefully on Sunday December 3, 2023 at the age of 89 surrounded by the love of her family. Daughter of the late Herman and Paulette Keener; sister of the late Claudia Crivelli and Dalton Keener. Paulette is now reunited with her late husband Richard Pongratz and their beloved son...
Shirley A. Reel
Dec 1, 2023
Shirley A. (Fernbach) Reel, age 92, of McKees Rocks, passed away peacefully on Friday December 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Reel. Loving mother of Michael J., the late Thomas R. and Daniel D. Reel; cherished grandmother of Danny, Monica, and Rachael; sister of the late Nancy Wilson and Donald Fernbach.; aunt of Wanda Mruzcek; also...
Albert B. Martonik
Nov 27, 2023
Albert B. Martonik, age 93, of McKees Rocks, passed away peacefully on Monday November 27, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Sue C. (Buzard) Martonik. Loving father of Susan (Tony) Susie; brother of Josephine DeSano. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Al proudly served...
Dorothy M. McDermott
Nov 22, 2023
Dorothy M. (Campbell) McDermott, age 99, of Kennedy Township, formerly of McKees Rocks, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 22, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Bernard W. “Bill” McDermott. Loving mother of Bernard David (the late Patricia E.), Gary (Sherry), the late Dennis and Patricia K. McDermott; grandmother of Megan, Bridgette, and Caroline McDermott; also survived by...
Robert L. "Bob" Cramer
Nov 20, 2023
Robert Cramer died on November 20, 2023, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Olive Cramer and by his brother, John Cramer. Bob was a veteran in the U.S. Army. He is survived by friends Bruce and Ida. Bob and Bruce worked together at Bell Telephone and were golfing buddies. Bob was a...
Benina A. "Bea" Mogan
Nov 14, 2023
Benina A. "Bea" (Martinez) Mogan, age 97, of McKees Rocks, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 14, 2023. Bea was born on December 23, 1925, in Pittock (McKees Rocks) PA to the late Cecilia Trulli Martinez and Belen Martinez. Loving wife to the late Jack Mogan, who will greet her in heaven after waiting...
Kenneth "Zuke" Michael Lukitsh
Nov 2, 2023
Kenneth “Zuke” Lukitsh of Kennedy Township, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57 on Thursday,November 2, 2023, after a six-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Ken was the son of the late Josephand Lois (Gilbert) Lukitsh. A beloved husband who will be sadly missed, Ken is survived by his wifeSharon Marie Geary and his daughter Paige Marie Geary to...
Timothy R. Lee
Oct 30, 2023
Timothy R. Lee, age 73, of Robinson Township, passed away peacefully on Monday October, 30 2023. Beloved husband of 52 years to Donna M. (Schallus) Lee. Loving father of Beth A. (Kevin) Pike; cherished grandfather of Tyler and Mason Pike; brother of Sally (Robert Kinnear) Lee Foster, Peggy (Walt) Sarafin, Connie (Jim) Ross, Terry (the late Nancy) Lee, Amy (Phil)...
Kathleen A. Foster
Oct 29, 2023
Kathleen A. “Kathy” (Mazurek) Foster, age 84, of McKees Rocks, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023, with her family by her side. Loving mother of Donna Foster, Doug (Michelle) Foster, and the late James Foster; cherished grandmother of Jacob (Abbey), Nicklas, and Kemper Foster; great-grandmother of James Foster; sister of Frances (John) “Dolly” Woodcook, Earlene...
Gerard F. "Jerry" Powers
Oct 18, 2023
Gerard F. "Jerry" Powers, age 88, of Kennedy Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Judith J. (Adamchik) Powers, sons Jerry and David; grandchildren Donovan “DJ”, Conner, David, Brittany, and Bill; also survived by 8 great-grandchildren. Jerry was employed with Verizon for 43 years, was a former...
Kathleen J. Vignone
Oct 17, 2023
Kathleen J. (Cousins) Vignone, age 65, of Robinson Township, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Beloved wife of 43 years to Mark Vignone, Sr. Loving mother of Mark John Vignone, Jr; sister of Thomas (Donna) Cousins, Sandra (the late Joe) Placzek, the late Edward (surviving spouse Nancy) Cousins and Helen “Sis” (surviving spouse Terri) Dimun; sister-in-law...
Diane Crispen Liberato
Oct 14, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt, and stepmother, Diane Crispen Liberato. Diane was born in McKees Rocks on December 8, 1955, and passed away on October 14, 2023, leaving behind memories that will be forever cherished by her family and friends and all who knew her. Diane graduated from...
Dolores Geyser
Oct 14, 2023
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Dolores (Adamchik)
Dolores (Adamchik) Geyser, age 68, of McKees Rocks, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Beloved wife of Ray Geyser. Loving mother of Ray, Jr. and Richard Geyser; cherished grandmother of Kennedy; sister of Bernadette, Susan, Annie, Maryann, Bob, Michael, and the late John. Rellatives and friends received Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 1-3...
William P. Rusnak
Oct 11, 2023
William P. Rusnak, age 69, of Kennedy Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Beloved husband of 38 years to Judy Ann (Milles) Rusnak. Loving father of Cassandra Lee Rusnak and William Stephen (Emily) Rusnak; devoted grandfather of Brooke, Blaire, and Brynne Rusnak; brother of Mary Ann (Tom) Fenio and the late Stephen J, Rusnak, Jr.; also...
Katherine Charles
Oct 6, 2023
Katherine Charles, age 92, formerly of Clairton, died on October 6, 2023 at Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing Center.
She was born and raised in "the bottoms" neighborhood of McKees Rocks and was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Catherine (Hanchovsky) Hulak and her siblings Ann Kulick, John Hulak, Mary Velmar and Suzanna Taylor. She was also...
Shirley A. Walsh
Oct 6, 2023
Shirley A. (Beighley) Walsh, age 87, of Bridgeville, formerly of Stowe Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023. Beloved wife of 49 years to the late Michael J. Walsh. Loving mother of Cheryl (Michael) Manzella, Kathleen (Joseph) Mosberger, David (Diane) Walsh, Eileen (Chuck) Prosser, and the late Lynne (surviving spouse Steve) McGregor; cherished grandmother of Michael Rumpf,...
Stella F. Pritchard
Sep 28, 2023
Stella Frances (Slappey) Pritchard, age 82, of McKees Rocks, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Caring Heights. Beloved wife of the late Richard N. Pritchard. Loving mother of Richard M. Pritchard; sister-in-law of Charlene Marshall; aunt of Sheryl A. Sherry and Randy L. Butt and several other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends received Tuesday...
Helen Taylor
Sep 27, 2023
Helen Taylor, age 97 ,of Slippery Rock, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Graveside service will be held Monday, October 2, 2023 at 10 AM at Holy Souls Cemetery, 4772 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Arrangements entrusted to McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, 334 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis (Kennedy Township) PA 15108.
Carol A. Misner
Sep 26, 2023
Carol A. (Hemma) Misner, age 78, of Kennedy Township, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Beloved wife of 36 years to James W. Misner. Loving mother of Gary Duncan (Philip King) and Janice Lynn Duncan Cooper; sister of Michael J. (Phyllis) Lechmanik, Eve A. Sisko, and the late David P. Lechmanik; also survived by nieces and...
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