All Obituaries

Rose C. Badstibner, age 104, of McKeesport, died January 18, 2020, at Kane Regional Medical Center. Born December 30, 1915, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George and Ida (Robertson) Glaub and the wife of the late Herman Badstibner. Rose retired from the G.C. Murphy Company and enjoyed doing volunteer work for Meals on Wheels. Rose attended the McKeesport Alliance Church and was active in her Christian faith. In her free time, she loved to bowl. Rose is survived by her...

Mary Ann (Gush) Marko, age 87, of Henderson, NV, formerly of McKeesport, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2020, at home. Born May 25, 1932, in Monessen, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Murin) Gush and wife of the late John Marko for over 52 years. Mary Ann was a loving mother, homemaker, remarkable cook, and an even better baker. She enjoyed preparing meals and treats for her family and friends, especially over the holidays. She cared deeply for her...

Nancy L. Ware, age 89, of McKeesport, died January 14, 2020, at home. Born October 15, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Laura (Heintz) Hammerstrom and the wife of the late Benjamin F. Ware. Nancy retired from Auberle Home of McKeesport, where she was the cafeteria manager. After retirement, she worked at the former Moon Dogs of McKeesport as a cook and volunteered as a cook at St. Angela Merici Church and Serra Catholic High School. She was a member of the Mary,...

Jesse Carl Long, age 91, of Buena Vista, Elizabeth, PA, died on January 10, 2020, at Mt. Vernon of Elizabeth. Born April 3, 1928, in Henderson, KY, he was the son of the late Radar and Eva Mae Long and the husband of the late Anna (Stoutamire) Long. Jesse was retired from the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a campus police officer for over 43 years. He served in the United States Army 187th Airborne during the Korean War from 1950-1952. He was wounded in action and received the (KSM)...

Harry C. Bon, age 91, of McKeesport, died January 10, 2020, at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born October 21, 1928, in Braddock, he was the son of the late Jacob Crnkovic Bon and Virginia (Haube) Bon-McAdams and the husband of Lucille R. (Gatto) Bon for over 64 years. Harry was retired from McKee Asphalt Paving, where he worked as a laborer. Before that, he worked for the Trumble Corp. as a pavement foreman for over 35 years. He was a  United States Navy and United...

Grey E. Pratt, age 87, of White Oak, died January 7, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 22, 1932, in North Versailles, he was the son of the late Edgar and Edna (Colflesh) Pratt and the husband of the late Dolores (Hussey) Pratt. Grey retired from Union Railroad, with 43 years of service. He started as a Stenographer for Union Railroad and worked his way up to Superintendent of Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad. Grey was a US Army veteran, serving as a Secretary for a General, located on...

Valerie Jean Kruczek, age 86, of White Oak, died January 5, 2020, at Riverside Care Center of McKeesport. Born October 11, 1933, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Nellie (Palko) Kruczek. Jean retired from the former Feig's Bakery of White Oak, where she was a clerk and cake decorator. She was a member of the Mary, Mother of God Parish. Jean had a passion for collecting angels, and she loved her pets. Her greatest joy was caring for her family. Jean is...

Maura Lisa Lesko, age 64, of McKeesport, passed on January 5, 2020, surrounded by family at UPMC East of Monroeville. Born April 24, 1955, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John A. Lesko and Margaret W. (Anchak) Rechter. Maura was a retired tennis teacher. She was a graduate of the California University of Pennsylvania, with a Major in Early Childhood Education. Maura played tennis and basketball while attending college. She taught at the former St. Dennis Elementary School of...

Rosemary Kengle Wrublesky, age 76, of North Huntingdon, formerly of McKeesport, died January 3, 2020, at UPMC East Monroeville. Born September 12, 1943, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Kocheran) Popowitz and the wife of Albert Wrublesky. Rosemary was retired from the retail industry. In her free time, she enjoyed tending her garden and cooking meals for her family. Some of her favorite things were polka dancing, decorating, and especially shopping. In...

Walter E. Spielman Jr., age 86, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of North Versailles, died January 1, 2020, at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center of Las Vegas. Born December 13, 1933, he was the son of the late Walter E. Sr. and Catherine I. (Campbell) Spielman and the husband of the late Marie (Skladany) Spielman. Walter retired from US Steel Homestead Works and the Pittsburgh Service Center, where he was a computer operator with 37 years of service. He was a US Army veteran, serving...