All Obituaries

Mary Lou Skiffington, age 89, of McKeesport, died February 19, 2020, at home. Born November 18, 1930, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late William J. Lundy and Alice Bickerton and the wife of the late Vincent A. "Pete" Skiffington, Sr. Mary Lou worked in many places throughout her life, starting with Gimbels Department Store, then Hornes, and her latest work was at McKeesport Central Catholic, where she was a Kindergarten Classroom Assistant. She was a member and...

Walter G. Wojton Sr., age 102, of McKeesport, died February 14, 2020, at home. Born on September 21, 1917, he was the son of the late Stanley and Philomena Wojton and the husband of the late Gertrude (Borkowski) Wojton. Walter was a retired Westinghouse Air Brake purchasing agent. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre and was a member of Saint Mary's Czestochowa Church in McKeesport. He is survived by his children, Walter G. Wojton...

Roselea L. Ritsig, age 76, of McKeesport, died February 12, 2020, at home. Born July 24, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Lucille (Morgan) Henderson and the wife of late John. R. Ritsig. Roselea enjoyed being a homemaker and was an animal lover. She is survived by her daughter, Lucille Glessner; sons, Donald P. Henderson of McKeesport and David P. Henderson of Elizabeth; 8 grand children and 4 great-grand children, as well as nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents...

Agnes L. Shash, age 94, of White Oak, died February 9, 2020, at home. Born November 5, 1925, in Boston, PA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Anna (Hartig) Ruffing and the wife of the late Joseph Shash. Agnes retired from the U.S. Postal Service in McKeesport, where she was a clerk. She was a life-long Traditional Roman Catholic and a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel of Boston, KY. Agnes was also a member of the McKeesport Garden Club, and McKeesport Art Group. She enjoyed...

Trisha Coulter, age 67, of White Oak, died February 9, 2020, at The Grove in North Huntingdon. Born February 26, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Larue (Egenlauf) DiPerna and the wife of James Coulter. She was a member of Bryn Mawr Church of Christ, American Legion Post 701, and the German Club in Collinsburg. Trisha enjoyed watching television, taking walks, and attending Pittsburgh festivals. Trisha is survived by her son, Michael C. DiPerna; siblings, Marcia DiPerna and...

Kerry L. Cornell, age 58, of McKeesport, died February 8, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born January 10, 1962, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Diane (Humphries) Gessner and the wife of James Cornell. Kerry worked as a nurses assistant at UPMC McKeesport hospital and was also a bartender at the Old Derby Lounge. She enjoyed spending time at the Croatian Club of Versailles Borough and Mama Pepinos Pizza with friends and taking care of her pets. Along with her...

Dale R. Kinkaid, age 66, of White Oak, died February 8, 2020, at the Riverside Care Center. Born on September 4, 1953, he was the son of the late Jack and Belvajean (Brady) Kinkaid. Dale worked as a tow truck driver and at  Jeanette Auto Salvage in his younger years. He was a member of St. Angela Merici Church, he was a life member of the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Company in White Oak, and had a passion for Pittsburgh sports teams. Dale is survived by his brothers Greg (Debbie) Kinkaid of...

Eric W. Hanna, age 47, of McKeesport died February 7, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born April 14, 1972, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Cheryl (Hanna) Coates and Carol and Charles Bray and the beloved husband of Erica (Bray) Hanna. Eric was currently working at C & D Towing & Recovery Inc., where he was a certified towing specialist. He enjoyed his job and was a hard-working family man. Eric was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. However, his...

John D. Kyle, age 72, of White Oak, died February 4, 2020, at home. Born November 26, 1947, in Swissvale, he was the son of the late John and Ellen (Gilmore) Kyle and the partner of Maureen Rossi for 23 fantastic years. John worked for the U.S. Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport, along with working as an electrician and an electrical inspector for the Middle Atlantic Electrical Company.  He served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer, where he was awarded the National...

Leona B. Razny, age 98, of Cecil Twp., formerly of McKeesport, died January 27, 2020, at the home of her daughter, with whom she resided. Born January 6, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Barbara (Siedlarz) Wojdyla and the wife of the late Walter F. Razny. Leona was a woman of faith and family. She loved God and worshipped him daily. Leona was a lifelong member of the Mary, Mother of God Parish, and the former St. Mary Czestochowa Catholic Church, where she was a Christian...