All Obituaries

Clarence "Wayne" Gaffron, age 93, of White Oak, died May 18, 2022, at Dunlevy Manor Personal Care Home.  Born August 4, 1928, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Henry H. and Mary (Leech) Gaffron and husband of the late Vera Mae Gaffron.   Wayne was always known for his athletic abilities and fitness.  He played semi-pro football, was Mr. Pittsburgh in 1954, and was a finalist for the 1960 Olympic Trials in weight lifting.  When he was younger, he was also...

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John R.  "Bear" Weigand, age 64, a lifelong resident of Liberty Borough, died May 15, 2022, at AHN Jefferson Hospital.  Born September 6, 1957, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Raymond Jr. and Christine (Konias) Weigand and husband of Terri Taylor-Weigand.   John retired from National Express as a diesel bus mechanic and was a member of Teamsters Local 205.  As a child, John grew up obtaining medals and honors within the Boy Scouts, eventually earning...

Andrea M. Graziano, age 82, of North Versailles, died May 15, 2022, at Kane Community Living Center McKeesport.  Born October 27, 1939, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret (Hrubovcak) Matty and wife of the late Joseph Graziano, Sr.   Andrea was small in stature but mighty in presence. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, and a lifelong member of St. Patrick Church.  At the church, she was a CCD teacher, member of the choir, and...

Carole Bokin, age 75, of White Oak, died May 3, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born January 8, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Ann G. (Sabolcik) Molcany, the wife of the late David Bokin, Jr.   Carole dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She was a former member of Holy Name Catholic Church. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting and painting statutes. Carole was also a collector of porcelain dolls. Carole is survived by her daughter, Laurie Molcany;...

Joseph B. Kubacky, age 81, of North Huntingdon, died May 2, 2022, at AHN Forbes Hospital.  Born April 5, 1941, in Duquesne, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Florence (Hinerman) Kubacky.  Joseph was a steelworker his whole life and retired from US Steel Duquesne Works.  He was a lover of all animals who once went out to buy an air conditioner and came home with a dog.  He also came across a dying bird and fed and cared for it for a year nursing it back to health....

Timothy Willard, age 32, of White Oak, died April 25, 2022, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born March 5, 1990, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Joseph, Jr. and Peggy (Lippert) Willard. Tim last worked at Kennywood in the foodservice department. He was a prolific poet and story writer. Tim expressed his love for music through the instruments he played including the drums, guitar, and he was looking forward to learning how to play the violin. He was a generous beautiful soul, who loved animals...

Leona (Lauffer) DiToppa, age 95, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully at Redstone Highlands, North Huntingdon, on April 16, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband, August DiToppa, and her mother, Mary Kuznik.   She is survived by her three sons Dr. Louis A. (Joyce) DiToppa of North Huntingdon, David A. DiToppa of Bethel Park, and Paul A. (Marti) DiToppa of North Huntingdon.  She was the proud grandmother of three granddaughters, Paige, Martina, and Maria...

Christopher J. Patchel, Sr., age 81, of White Oak, formerly of Turtle Creek, died April 15, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Born March 12, 1941, in Trafford, PA, he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary (Asquino) Patchel and the husband of Nancy (Brakeall) Patchel for 53 loving years. Chris retired from Berk's Menswear and Tuxedo Shop, where he was a salesman. Before that, from the age of 16 until he was 58 years old, he worked and eventually managed many of the former...

George Geiger, age 65, of North Versailles, died April 10, 2022, at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. He was born March 9, 1957, in Greensburg and was the husband of Kathy Geiger. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Adam Geiger. Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com Supervisor, Chris Odasso