All Obituaries

Betty Lou Stull, age 88, of White Oak, died April 8, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born May 5, 1932, in Kittanning, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ethel (Cathcart) Edwards and the wife of the late Calvin Stull. Betty Lou retired from the former Eastland Mall, where she worked as a bookkeeper. After that, she worked as a caregiver. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Duquesne. Betty Lou enjoyed attending bingo, especially at the White Oak Boro Volunteer Fire Company # 1...

Patricia H. (Matta) Pastirik, age 83, of McKeesport, died April 5, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born June 27, 1937, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Balint) Matta and the wife of the late Edward W. Pastirik. Patricia was a retired telephone operator with Bell Telephone. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with friends at the Beauty Salon. Patricia is survived by her sister, Nancy (Thomas, Sr.) Torkos of McKeesport; aunt, Louise Pastelock of...

Edward J. Babyak, age 84, of McKeesport, died April 4, 2021, at UPMC East in Monroeville. Born August 23, 1936, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cuprinkova) Babyak and the husband of Helen K. (Stefko) Babyak for over 55 years. Ed retired from the City of McKeesport Fire Department, where he was the Deputy Fire Chief, after retiring from the Fire Department he became the Deputy Fire Marshall of Allegheny County. Ed last worked as a School Bus Driver for Gongaware Bus...

Theodore Foust, age 72, of McKeesport, died March 31, 2021, at home. Born June 6, 1948, in Braddock. He was the son of the late Harry and Rachel (Clair) Foust and is survived by a brother Russell (Alice) Foust. Theodore was an Army veteran.  Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory.  A private burial was held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com.  Chris...

Louis "Bud" F. Holtzman Jr., age 83, of McKeesport, died March 21, 2021, at home. Born February 13, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Louis F. Holtzman Sr. and Mary (Ormond) Holtzman. Bud retired from the McKeesport Area School District, where he worked in maintenance. He also worked for U.S. Steel Works.  Bud was a member of many clubs, including the 11th Ward Club, EBA Club, Polish Club, and Boston Vets Club. He enjoyed watching cowboy movies, listening to...

Mary Jean Carroll, age 86, of White Oak, died March 20, 2021, at Canterbury Place.  Born January 5, 1935, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank Louis  and Helena (Parodi) Sanders and wife of the late Joseph P. Carroll.  Mary Jean was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church, and the former St. Pius V Parish.  She retired as the parish secretary at St. Pius V Church and was a member of their adult choir for 40 years.  The parish...

Herman J. Breit, age 83, of North Versailles, died March 15, 2021, at Family Hospice Canterbury Place.  Born January 24, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late George and Julia (Ganter) Breit.   Herman was the owner and operator of the former Breit Poultry Farm.  He was a member of St. Boniface Church, where he attended the Latin Mass.  In his early years, he enjoyed traveling and gardening.  He was always ready to lend a hand to anyone who knew him. ...

Robert A. Santiago, age 81, of White Oak, passed peacefully March 12, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born October 3, 1939, in Homestead, PA, he was the son of the late Phillip Santiago and Mary (Villarreal) Santiago-Sawyer. Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. Bob is survived by his loving wife Marie (Hess) Santiago, sons Robert (Renee) Santiago, and Thomas (Nina) Santiago. He is also survived by three sisters, two brothers, nieces and...

Nicholas Zugai, age 86, of McKeesport, formerly of Elizabeth Twp., died March 11, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born August 9, 1934, in East Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cvetnic) Zugai and the husband of the late Shirley (Colvin) Zugai for 53 years. Nicholas retired from Sears, Roebuck and Co., where he was a sales advisor in the automotive department. After retirement, Nicholas went on to drive for Access Transportation Systems. He was in the US Army Reserves...

Cathy I. Scalfari, age 60, of Port Vue, formerly of McKeesport, died March 10, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital.  Born February 8, 1961, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Barbara (Lanning) Evans and the late Lee Evans and wife of the late Arnaldo C. Scalfari. Cathy was a proud mother and grandmother, always present at baseball games, memorable moments, and ordinary days just to enjoy their company.  She enjoyed vacations at the beach, playing bingo, and bowling.  She is...