All Obituaries

William Tretyak

William Tretyak, age 97, of Liberty Borough, died September 14, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. Born December 2, 1921, in Port Vue, he was the son of the late Emil and Mary (Petach) Tretyak and the husband of Virginia (Stenson) Tretyak. William served in the United States Army during World War II, and he toured Sicily, France, Rome, and Africa. When he finished his service to our country, he began working as a truck driver for the AB Murray Trucking Company. He was a...

William Tretyak, age 97, of Liberty Borough, died September 14, 2019, at Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport. Born December 2, 1921, in Port Vue, he was the son of the late Emil and Mary...

Dolores Knox McKeesport

Dolores A. Knox, age 89, of McKeesport, died September 5, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born July 7, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael John and Mary Catherine (Feltz) Sivak and the wife of the late Walter K. Knox. Dolores was a woman of family and faith. In her early years, she worked at the former Famous Department Store, of McKeesport. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church and the former Holy Trinity Church, where she was a Christian Mother, taught CCD,...

Dolores A. Knox, age 89, of McKeesport, died September 5, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born July 7, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael John and Mary Catherine (Feltz) Sivak...

Tom Gillespy White Oak

Tom Gillespy, age 67, of White Oak, died August 22, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born April 25, 1952, in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Thomas and Jeanette (Turro) Gillespy and the husband of Cindi (Sharbaugh) Gillespy. Tom retired from the U.S. Air Force, as a Master Sergeant. He was the owner of GWIZPRO custom wood products. Tom enjoyed camping, traveling, and carpentry. He was one to make everyone laugh and was always the center of attention. But most importantly, his...

Tom Gillespy, age 67, of White Oak, died August 22, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born April 25, 1952, in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Thomas and Jeanette (Turro) Gillespy and...

Charlotte Scarcella

Charlotte E. Scarcella, age 85, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, died August 17, 2019. Born March 7, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles and the late Teswaja "Tessie" (Ornowski) Padjen. Charlotte was a retired Registered Nurse, and she took great pride in caring for others. She was a member of St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church, in her early years. She was a graduate of McKeesport High School and went on to graduate from the...

Charlotte E. Scarcella, age 85, of Westlake, Ohio, formerly of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, died August 17, 2019. Born March 7, 1934, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Charles and the...

Robert Pliska White Oak

Robert Pliska, age 72, of White Oak, died August 15, 2019, at home. Born January 20, 1947, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Mike and Victoria (Crocak) Pliska and the husband of the late Michelle (Sullivan) Pliska. Robert was retired from National Carbide Die Company, where he was a machinist. He graduated from McKeesport High School, Class of 1964. Robert enjoyed golfing, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and going to dinner and a movie with his long-time friend, Elsie Boucik....

Robert Pliska, age 72, of White Oak, died August 15, 2019, at home. Born January 20, 1947, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Mike and Victoria (Crocak) Pliska and the husband of the late...

Daniel Possumato

Daniel D. Possumato, age 96, of White Oak, born on June 25, 1923. Husband of the late Fortunata “Becky” Possumato, he is survived by his brother Sam of Atlantic, Iowa and two sons: Dave Possumato of N. Versailles and Daniel Possumato of Brunswick, Maine. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Derek Possumato and Danielle Iera; great-grandson, Mario Iera. He grew up in Altoona, the oldest son of Salvatore and Concetta Possumato, immigrants from the Molise region of Italy. As a...

Daniel D. Possumato, age 96, of White Oak, born on June 25, 1923. Husband of the late Fortunata “Becky” Possumato, he is survived by his brother Sam of Atlantic, Iowa and two sons:...

Rita Kolesar East McKeesport

Rita Yvonne Kolesar, age 80, of East McKeesport, died August 6, 2019, at Forbes Regional Hospital. Born April 24, 1939, in Braddock, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Douglass) McMahon and wife of E. Richard Kolesar. Rita was a beautiful woman of strong faith and taught her wonderful family to be good Christians. She was a treasured blessing given by God to her family. In addition to her husband, Rita is survived by her three children, Krystyna Maria Anastasia Kolesar of...

Rita Yvonne Kolesar, age 80, of East McKeesport, died August 6, 2019, at Forbes Regional Hospital. Born April 24, 1939, in Braddock, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Douglass)...

Gizella "Ella" Geci

Gizella "Ella" Helen Geci, age 100, died August 1, 2019, at Wexford Care Center. Born April 20, 1919, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Suzanne (Klamut) Czarnecki and wife of the late John Geci. Ella was a loving family woman who trusted in her faith. She was a member of the St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church in McKeesport. She is survived by her daughter, Patti (Steven) Vance of Allison Park; grandchildren, Catherine "Catie" Vance and John...

Gizella "Ella" Helen Geci, age 100, died August 1, 2019, at Wexford Care Center. Born April 20, 1919, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Suzanne (Klamut)...

Donald Szymarek White Oak

Donald R. Szymarek, age 78, of White Oak, died July 30, 2019, at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. Born September 5, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Ferchak) Szymarek and the husband of Eileen (Boullion) Szymarek. Don was retired from the U.S. Coast Guard with 30 years of service. After serving our country, he worked for the Cornelius Co., of Etna, where he installed signs and painted. In his later years, Don worked at NAPA Auto Parts as a delivery driver. He was a...

Donald R. Szymarek, age 78, of White Oak, died July 30, 2019, at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. Born September 5, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Ferchak) Szymarek and...

Michael Spearnak

Michael Spearnak, age 97, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, formerly of McKeesport, died July 26, 2019, at Morristown Medical Center. Born March 3, 1922, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Kathryn (Kaleta) Spearnak. Mike retired from the General Motors Corp., where he was an Engineer. He earned his BS from Waynesburg College and his BSME from West Virginia University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during WWII. Mike was a member of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic...

Michael Spearnak, age 97, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, formerly of McKeesport, died July 26, 2019, at Morristown Medical Center. Born March 3, 1922, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John...