All Obituaries

David C. Brown, age 77 of McKeesport, died at AHN Forbes Hospital on January 15, 2022. Born December 18, 1944, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late George and Elizabeth (Moore) Brown and the husband of Kathryn A. (Shea) Brown of 31 years. Dave currently worked as a driving instructor with Rodgers Driving School. David was a longtime member of the First Church of the Open Bible. He was a Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers fan. Dave was a Civil War History buff and enjoyed puzzles and...

Brian K. Downes, age 48, of Trafford, died January 14, 2022, at home. Born August 25, 1973, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John G. "Jack" and Cecelia "Dolly" (Onufer) Downes. Brian was currently working for TAKTL, LLC Company. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Brian loved the Steelers, Penguins, and playing any sport he could. He also shot a lot of pool! Brian Graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Industrial Hygiene and applied that learning...

Daniel G. Wynn, 93, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, in Jefferson Hills, PA. Born November 30, 1928, in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of the late Homer E. and Elizabeth Marie (McCartney) Wynn. He is survived by his sister, Mary Elizabeth Barchie of Mt Juliet, TN, and over 23 nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Edith Esther (Cipriani) Wynn, brothers John (Jack) G. Wynn of Hilton Head, SC,...

Ruth N. Massung, age 84, of White Oak, died January 3, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born March 14, 1937, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Thelma (Kim) Haberland and the loving wife of Patrick Massung for 44 years. Ruth loved to cook, and baking was her specialty. She had many recipes and was always trying something new for her family to taste. She also enjoyed her garden and tending to plants around the home. Above all, she was a wonderful wife, mother, and...

Rebecca Kofile, age 59, of Flower Mound, TX, died December 29, 2021, at home. Born October 24, 1962, in Uniontown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Provance and Betty (Leisure) Provance and the wife of Frank Kofile. Rebecca is survived by her son, Joshua Kofile, and brothers, Melvin and Frank Provance; also nieces and nephews.   In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Provance, and sister, Mary McCallister. Family and friends will be...

Kelly A. (Carroll) Moffitt, age 50, of McKeesport, died December 29, 2021, at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.  Born August 18, 1971, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of George and Linda (Squire) Carroll. Kelly was a 1989 graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School.  Growing up, she enjoyed time spent with family camping in Ligonier.  She was always at her son's sporting events, cheering them on and supporting them.  Once she became a grandmother, she would spend time...

Theodore J. Kampert, age 67, of McKeesport, died December 28, 2021, at home.  Born September 19, 1954, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Edith (Pickell) Kampert.  Theodore was a Veteran and served with the Marines.  He worked for Murphy's in the warehouse, U.S Steel Duquesne Works, and the McKeesport School District.  He always enjoyed going to Pirate games with his brother at Three Rivers Stadium and PNC Park. Theodore is survived by a brother,...

Richard P. Sobek, age 73, of White Oak, died December 28, 2021, at home.  Born January 10, 1948, in North Versailles, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Zayc) Sobek. Demonstrating a passion for art as a young boy, he was selected while in elementary school to attend fine art classes at Carnegie Institute, now Carnegie Mellon University.  Later in life, he attended and graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.  Richard was drafted during the Vietnam War and first...

Mary J. Zoller, age 85, of Port Vue, died December 22, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital.  Born May 21, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Nina (Ginardi) Sainato. She is survived by children, Zoe (Arthur) Pero and Julius (Sarah Peck) Zoller; grandchildren, Timothy Minkus and Derek (Mary Beth) Pero; great-grandchildren, Makenzie Minkus, Marrisa Minkus, Derek Pero, Jr., and Stephanie Pero; sisters-in-law, Amy Sinot and Catherine Sinot.  She was also...

Carol Ann Thomas, age 73, of North Versailles, died December 22, 2021, at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.  Born March 30, 1948, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William Betz, Sr., and Agnes Betz and loving wife of Peter Thomas for 46 years. Carol earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from the California University of Pennsylvania and then her Master's Degree from Penn State University.  Carol would become a teacher at the former Central...