All Obituaries

Thomas J. Juraszek, age 86, of North Huntingdon, died March 20, 2019, at Forbes Regional Hospital. Born October 18, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Leon and Maryanna (Menet) Juraszek and the husband of Bernadette (Slepecki) Juraszek for 60 years. Tom was a retired paper hanger and painter and a member of the Painters Union Local # 6. He was US Army veteran, serving during peacetime. He was a lifelong member of Corpus Christi Church. Tom was also a member of the White Oak...

Daniel R. Gribble, age 79, of McKeesport passed away on March 18, 2019 at UPMC Hospital McKeesport.  Born on February 17, 1940, he was the son of the late Goldie (Norris) Urbanski and Daniel Wallace Gribble.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Mary (Trail) Norris, and his two half-brothers Leonard and William Earl Urbanski. Daniel is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann (Guski) and three sons and their wives, Daniel and Dena, Richard and Trina, and...

David E. Carnahan, age 76 of Elizabeth Township passed away Sunday, March 17th at his home. Born January 24, 1943, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Glenn E. and Nancy Mae (Hayden) Carnahan and the beloved husband of 55 years to Mary Jane (Matuschek) Carnahan. He was the loving father of David (Jennifer), Michael, and the late Dr. Brian Carnahan. Dearest ‘Pap’ to grandchildren Michael, Gavin, Patrick, Liam, Megan, William & Nathaniel, and cherished father‐in‐law...

Barbara J. Miller, age 83, of McKeesport, died March 16, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 7, 1935, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Minerva (Schwalm) Smith and the wife of the late Bruce Lamont Miller, Jr. Barbara dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a member of the Greater Pittsburgh Outreach Church of Monroeville. She enjoyed playing dart ball, loved animals and camping in her early years. She is survived by her children, Robin (David) McCarthy...

Francis J. Spinola, Jr., age 80 of McKeesport, died March 16, 2019, at Jefferson Hospital. Born October 10, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Francis J. and Selena (Scanlon) Spinola, Sr., and the husband of Marie (Figas) Spinola for over 59 years. Fran retired from US Steel Clairton Works. He was a US Navy veteran, serving during peacetime. He enjoyed working puzzles, wood working and PA Lottery scratch tickets. Fran's greatest joy was spending time with his family. In...

Norman P. Ross, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2019 after a 2 year battle with cancer with his family continuously by his side at UPMC McKeesport. Beloved and devoted husband of 66 years of Fern (Hess) Ross, loving father of Lynn (Trace) Niemi, Jeff (Deenie) Ross, Todd (Terri) Ross and the late Gregory Ross; brother of David Ross, Donald (Gail) Ross, and the late John &(Evelyn)Ross; brother in law of the late Ronald (Dee) Hess, the late Jimmy (Melinda) Hess, Vera and the...

Vincentina "Vincenza" Simak, age 88, of McKeesport, died March 10, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian.  Born August 8, 1930, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalia (Sinatra) Como, and the wife of Richard J. Simak, Sr.  Vincentina retired from St. Frances Hospital, where she was a Registered Nurse and also a part-time nurse for the McKeesport Area School District.  She was a member of Corpus Christi Church and the former Sacred Heart Church, where...

Audrey B. Canelle, age 82, of Liberty Borough, died March 9, 2019, at home. Born July 10, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Andriella (Smith) Jordanhazy and the wife of the late John R. Canelle. Audrey dedicated her life to caring for her family. She attended Liberty Presbyterian Church of Liberty Borough. She enjoyed bingo, trips to the casino, lottery scratch offs and good conversation during car rides. Audrey's greatest joy was spending time with her...

David P. Lang, Sr., age 79, of Liberty Borough, died March 8, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born November 8, 1939, in Aliquippa, PA, he was the son of the late, Lesley Park and Ethel (Coleman) Lang and the husband of Gwen (Hardesty) Lang, for over 53 years. David retired from US Steel Irvin Works and prior to that, he worked at US Steel Duquesne Works. He was a US Navy Seabee Reservist and prior to that, he was US Army veteran, serving during peacetime in Korea. David was a member of the Liberty...

Patricia L. Reno, age 88, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, died March 8, 2019, at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth. Born September 16, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Grace (Edwards) Tabler and the wife of the late Peter A. Reno. Patricia retired from the former Tully-Shipley Insurance Co. of McKeesport, where she worked as an office clerk. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church and the former St. Pius V Church, where she was a Eucharistic Minister,...