All Obituaries

Laura Adamek, age 95, of Elizabeth Twp., died June 17, 2021, at Canterbury Place. Born January 20, 1926, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Alexander  and Catherine (Gliwa) Michalek and the wife of the late Edmund E. "Mickey" Adamek for 70 years. Laura retired from AnswerPhone Answering Service. She was a member of Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir with her husband. Laura enjoyed ceramics, bowling, and dancing, in her early...

  Josephine (Jo) A. Scardina McNeal January 11, 1923 - June 16, 2021 Born January 11, 1923, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Charles P. Scardina and Marie A. Waldhauser.  She was the beloved wife to the late Michael J. McNeal, Jr. Josephine graduated from Seton High School.   She lived in McKeesport, PA, and was also a long-time resident on Kent Island in Stevensville, MD.  A Real Estate Agent with Wilson Baum Agency in McKeesport, PA,  she enjoyed bingo, the...

Conrad Petrick, age 89, of North Huntingdon, died June 12, 2021, at Point Pleasant in North Versailles. Born March 23, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Petrick and husband of the late Geraldine "Gerry" Petrick for 57 years.   Conrad was a 1949 graduate of McKeesport High School and would then enlist in the Army.  After his time spent in the Army, he would attend Duquesne University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Mary White, age 70, of McKeesport, died June 11, 2021, at Canterbury Place.  Born February 10, 1951, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Cooper) Baranchak and wife of the late George White.  She is survived by children George White, Randee Evans, and Jenifer Thomson and 14 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by daughters Melisa and Kelly and a brother Robert Baranchak.  Arrangements were entrusted to Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home &...

Charles H. Turley, age 82, of White Oak, died June 10, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born July 14, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Charles Sr. and Elsie (Wallin) Turley and the beloved husband of Nikki (Pratt) Turley for 56 years. Chuck worked for many years with Chrysler and climbed up the ranks to retire as a district manager.  His work ethic carried over to his home, always making sure things were cared for and mowed many yards around the...

Richard "Rich"  D. Grygo age 77, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2021, at Riverside Care Center. Born August 31, 1943, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Chester and Elizabeth (Lovasz) Grygo and the husband of Antonette (Cottone) Grygo of 50 years. Rich was very proud to have been a Hospital Corpsman, Third Class with the United States Navy. He retired from the McKeesport School District and worked for Westinghouse prior. Rich was an avid race car...

Barbara Ann Procup, age 79, of McKeesport, went to Heaven to be with God on Monday, June 7, 2021, while residing at Rose Crest Memory Center in Mars, PA. On July 20, 1941, Barb was born in Dunbar, PA, to the late Frank and Mary (De Angelo) Grass. She was also preceded in death by her brother, George E. Grass. Barb was the beloved wife of fifty-four years to Thomas Procup and the loving mother of Cara (Joe) Marino of Cranberry Twp, PA. A graduate of Monongahela high school, Barb, went to...

Edward R. Suckfiel, age 75, of White Oak, died June 4, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born January 29, 1946, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Guntram) Suckfiel. Ed retired from LTV Steel as a millwright. He was a proud grandfather, often babysitting and always cheering them on at soccer and baseball games. He will be remembered for being a kind-hearted and generous man that took care of his family.  Ed graduated from McKeesport High School in 1963, was...

Joyce D. Young, age 77, of White Oak, died June 3, 2021, at Hempfield Manor.  Born April 1, 1944, in Wilkinsburg, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Pearl (Franks) Rawson and the beloved wife of John Young for 56 years. Joyce worked in the business office for Hills Department Store and then for Giant Eagle.  When she was younger, she enjoyed going shopping.  She was also cooking and feeding her family and friends, even most recently buying pizza for the nurses who...

Kenneth G. "Buster" Bradley, age 73, of McKeesport, originally from Coulter, died May 31, 2021, at AHN Forbes Hospital.  Born October 17, 1947, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Sullinger) Bradley. Ken worked at G.C. Murphy Company for several years, then as a custodian at CCAC South Campus until retirement, and volunteered many years of service to the church.  He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, the Third Order of St. Francis, Holy...