Michael J. Stepansky, age 60, of North Huntingdon, died November 10, 2018, at his home.  Born January 23,1958, in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Leo and Edith (Buckley) Stepansky and the husband of Cynthia (Figel) Stepansky.        Mike was a UPMC McKeesport carpenter of 38 years.  He loved working with wood, whether it was building things for his friends or cutting wood for the fireplace. Mike was a very proud...

Rose E. Mihalic, age 87, of McKeesport, died October 24, 2018, at UPMC East of Monroeville. Born October 29, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Rose (Brnjas) Mihalic. Rose retired from the former Marraccini's Market of White Oak, where she worked as a produce clerk. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church. Rose's greatest joy was spending time with her family. She is survived by sisters, Catherine Pliska and Frances Haut both of McKeesport; nieces and...

Kathleen E. Eastman, age 65, of West Mifflin, died October 20, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born October 9, 1953, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late John Patrick and Delores Hanna and the wife of Robert "Eep" Eastman. Kathleen was retired from the VA Administration, where she was a claims adjudicator. She was a member of the PNA 352 social club of McKeesport. Kathleen enjoyed taking trips to Myrtle Beach and traveling with her husband. Although her greatest joy was...

Helen S. Paradise, age 98, of North Versailles, died on October 16, 2018. Born in Carnegie, PA., she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Zanovick) Skripkar. Helen retired from Continental Can Company as a metal slitter. She was a member of McKeesport Congregation of Jehovah's  Witnesses Kingdom Hall. Helen loved flowers, gardening and just being outdoors. She is survived by her granddaughter, Kyley Paradise, of Florida; nephew, David  Majercik, of White Oak; nieces,...

William J. Lodor, age 66, of McKeesport, died October 11, 2018. He was born April 2, 1952, in McKeesport. Bill worked for McKeesport Hospital for 20 years in various departments.  His favorite thing in life was watching his beloved Steelers. Bill is survived by his brother, John (Karen) Lodor and nephew, John (Becky) Lodor. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha Lodor. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox- Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Thursday,...

Helen J. Gibala, age 95, of McKeesport, died October 10, 2018, at Transitions Health Care of North Huntingdon. Born April 10, 1923, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Roman and Magdalen (Plaza) Gibala. Helen was retired from UPMC McKeesport Hospital , where she worked in the billing department. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church. Helen enjoyed bingo and trips to Poland. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Helen is survived by her nephews, Stanley Francis...

Lois Hindman, age 73, of Pitcairn, died October 10, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born April 18, 1945, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William John and Florence (Rout) Keller. Lois was retired from UPMC, where she worked as a L.P.N. She also worked in end of life care for many years. She recently attended Assembly of God of Pitcairn. Lois always enjoyed reading the bible, listening to Gospel music and writing in her journal. Her greatest joy was spending time with her...

Nicholas "Ray" Moss, Jr., age 87, of North Huntingdon, formerly of West Mifflin, died October 8, 2018, at Arrowood at Southwestern of West Mifflin. Born December 22, 1930, in Duquesne, PA, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Ella (Vranesevic) Moss Ferencz and the husband of Donna M. (Medic) Moss. Nicholas was  retired from US Steel Duquesne Works, where he worked as a certified welder. He was a US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Sava...

Debra J. "Debbie" Wilson, age 63, of Dravosburg, died October 8, 2018, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born June 4, 1955, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George J. and A. Jane (Gleason) Donahoe and the wife of Daniel M. Wilson, for 39 years. Debbie was currently working at PNC Bank, First Side Center, of Pittsburgh, with 29 years of service in the administration department. She was a lifetime member of the former St.Pius V Church and currently a member of Corpus Christi...

Donald Waszczak, age 86, of North Versailles, died October 5, 2018, at UPMC Shadyside. Born July 8, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Caroline (Englot) Waszczak and the husband of the late Helen (Anischenko) Waszczak. Donald was retired from US Steel McKeesport Works, where he worked in the electrical department. He was a member of the Amplify Church Pittsburgh East Campus, where he was an usher. Donald was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. He enjoyed...