All Obituaries

Ethel Jones White Oak

Ethel H. Jones, age 96, of White oak, died November 18, 2019, at home. Born in Port Vue, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred W. and Gisella (Lux) Hurst and the wife of the late Jack Jones for over 64 years. Ethel dedicated her life to caring for her family. In her early years, she worked at Bell Telephone Co. She was a member of the Port Vue United Methodist Church. Ethel was a former member of both Central Presbyterian and Kephart United Methodist Church. She was a woman of faith, and...

Ethel H. Jones, age 96, of White oak, died November 18, 2019, at home. Born in Port Vue, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred W. and Gisella (Lux) Hurst and the wife of the late Jack Jones...

Paul Dujmich

Paul J. Dujmich, age 70, of McKeesport, died November 17, 2019, at home. Born June 24, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Paul P. and Ann P. (Germek) Dujmich. Paul was a retired Software Engineer. He was a graduate of Penn State University, where he earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. Paul had a passion for American history and was an expert on the Civil War. He also enjoyed amateur radio operating, bird watching, and viewing wildlife. Paul is survived by his brother, Mark...

Paul J. Dujmich, age 70, of McKeesport, died November 17, 2019, at home. Born June 24, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Paul P. and Ann P. (Germek) Dujmich. Paul was a retired...

Betty Smith

Betty C. Smith, age 61, of Dover DE, formerly of McKeesport, died November 14, 2019, at home. Born June 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Alonzo L. Jr. and Yvonne Mary (Washington) Brown and the wife of Arvelt D. Smith, Sr. Betty worked as a budget manager for the Internal Revenue Service with 37 years of service. She was a member of the Ebenezer AME Church of Oxin Hill, MD. She enjoyed traveling, live music concerts, dancing, and especially ballet. Betty is survived by her children;...

Betty C. Smith, age 61, of Dover DE, formerly of McKeesport, died November 14, 2019, at home. Born June 12, 1958, she was the daughter of Alonzo L. Jr. and Yvonne Mary (Washington) Brown and...

Lillian Schroeder White Oak

Lillian S. Schroeder, age 88, of White Oak, died November 9, 2019, at Forbes Hospital. Born February 10, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Mondula) Socrates and the wife of the late Jacob W. Schroeder. Lillian worked as a secretary for Attorney Dayne Shaw, was a ballroom dancing instructor, and spent time working for the Bell Telephone Company. She was also involved with the Youghiogheny Country Club, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her...

Lillian S. Schroeder, age 88, of White Oak, died November 9, 2019, at Forbes Hospital. Born February 10, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Mondula) Socrates and...

Irene Seibert McKeesport

Irene M. Seibert, age 88, of McKeesport, died October 21, 2019, at home. Born February 4, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Alfonse and Anna (Korap) Kowalski and the wife of the late Edward C. Seibert. Irene dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church. She enjoyed working in her puzzle books, trips to Rivers Casino, and PA Lottery scratch-off tickets. Irene loved to travel with her husband, especially trips to Atlantic...

Irene M. Seibert, age 88, of McKeesport, died October 21, 2019, at home. Born February 4, 1931, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Alfonse and Anna (Korap) Kowalski and the wife of...

Donald Korinko North Versailles

Donald T. Korinko, age 79, of North Versailles, died in his home on October 17, 2019. Born December 28, 1939, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Krehel) Korinko and the husband of Clydean “Pat” (Carroll) Korinko for over 60 years. Donald was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for US Steel, McKeesport Hospital, Nigros Restaurant, and Korinko Flooring along with being a member of the White Oak American Legion. Along with his wife, Donald is survived by his...

Donald T. Korinko, age 79, of North Versailles, died in his home on October 17, 2019. Born December 28, 1939, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Krehel) Korinko and the husband of Clydean...

James Dougherty McKeesport

James Dougherty, age 75, of McKeesport, died October 15, 2019, at home. Born January 18, 1944, he was the son of late James and Thelma (Woodyard) Dougherty and the husband of Sandra (Barnes) Dougherty. James was retired from Reinhold's Ice Cream, Teamster Local 205, and was an Army Veteran. He loved his family, especially his best friend Morgan. James enjoyed camping, fishing and was an avid woodworker. James is survived by his wife; Sandra (Barnes) Dougherty, Daughter; Casey...

James Dougherty, age 75, of McKeesport, died October 15, 2019, at home. Born January 18, 1944, he was the son of late James and Thelma (Woodyard) Dougherty and the husband of Sandra (Barnes)...

Bruce Weissert White Oak

Bruce Weissert, age 59, of White Oak, died in his home on October 12, 2019. Born June 13, 1960, he was the son of Calvin and the late June (Parker) Weissert. Bruce was a graduate of the Duquesne School of Music, where he excelled at playing the trumpet. Music was his passion; he truly loved playing as well as teaching it. Bruce worked as a professional musician as well as the Citizens Care organization, and regularly attended the Shadyside Presbyterian Church. Along with his father, Bruce is...

Bruce Weissert, age 59, of White Oak, died in his home on October 12, 2019. Born June 13, 1960, he was the son of Calvin and the late June (Parker) Weissert. Bruce was a graduate of the Duquesne...

John Sowa White Oak

On October 11, 2019, at age 77, John G. (Johnny) Sowa's soul soared to heaven where his life began on his cherished homestead in White Oak, PA. He was married to his beloved sweetheart of 51 years, Virginia "Ginna" (Mull), and he was the adored father to his three girls. Born on August 20, 1942, he was the son of the late John and Veronica (Pichura), Sowa. John was the owner and operator of Sowa Auto Body and Jon's Cars Inc. in...

On October 11, 2019, at age 77, John G. (Johnny) Sowa's soul soared to heaven where his life began on his cherished homestead in White Oak, PA. He was married to his beloved...

Margaret Furimsky McKeesport

Margaret M. "Marge" Furimsky, age 97, of McKeesport, died October 10, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Rendulic) Gasparovic and the wife of the late Steve Furimsky. Margaret was retired from McKeesport Hospital, where she worked in housekeeping. Margaret is survived by her son, Charles (Janet) Furimsky; grandchildren, Ben and Erin; great-grandchildren, Asa, Tiki and Harper; niece, Mary Lou; also many other...

Margaret M. "Marge" Furimsky, age 97, of McKeesport, died October 10, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Rendulic)...