All Obituaries

Phillip J. Spinosi, age 92, of White Oak, died January 17, 2021, at home. Born September 7, 1928, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Julius and Rose (Borrelli) Spinosi and the husband of the late Mary T. Spinosi. Phillip retired from US Steel National Tube Works, where he was a rigger with 44 years of service. He was a US Navy veteran serving during WWII, where he was the quarterback of the Navy football team in Pensacola, FL. Phillip was a member of the Mary, Mother of God Parish. He...

Richard D. "Dick" Contrella, age 87, of Elizabeth Township, died January 15, 2021, at home. Born August 1, 1933, in McKeesport he was the son of the late Dave and Nellie (Melegari) Contrella and the husband of Jane (Pasternak) Contrella for 65 years. Dick retired from Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory as a computer programmer. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the Holy Family Polish National Catholic Church and  the YMSR.  He loved to travel with his wife...

James Fedasz, age 94, of McKeesport, died January 15, 2021, at Canterbury Place.  Born February 19, 1926, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Harry and Anna (Tech) Fedasz.  Jim was a 1944 graduate of McKeesport High School and furthered his education at Carnegie Tech (Carnegie Mellon University).  He would then go on to join the Army, 103rd Division in France during World War II.  He earned the EAME Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars, the Army Occupation of...

James Anthony Tate, Sr., age 71, of Versailles Borough, died January 15, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born September 17, 1949, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James A. and Edith (DelAsandro) Tate and the husband of Cathy (Coltogirone) Tate. Jim retired from Elizabeth Carbide, where he was a machinist. He attended Bridge City Church of White Oak. Jim was a US Army veteran serving during Vietnam. He enjoyed bowling at Stan's White Oak Bowl, watching sports, and NASCAR racing. In his...

Michael P. Carnahan, age 51, of Mt. Vernon, died January 13, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 27, 1969, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late David E. and Mary Jane (Matuschek) Carnahan and the husband and best friend of Sandra (Buotte) Carnahan. Michael was vice-president and general manager of Scalo Solar Solutions, a division of Burns & Scalo Roofing. He most recently completed the installation of the largest single sloped solar structure in the United States, located at...

Patricia Ziemianski, age 76, of White Oak, formerly of North Huntingdon and Glassport, died January 12, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.  Born November 7, 1944, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marcella (Panek) Raymer and the wife of the late Richard Ziemianski.  Patricia was the owner and manager of The Ziemianski Inn in Glassport.  She was known for being a character and loved to laugh and always cherished being surrounded by her friends and...

Anthony G. Fisher, age 58 of East McKeesport, passed away January 11, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport.  Born January 12, 1962, in Little Rock, AR, he was the son of the late Charles and Joyce (Humble) Fisher and the husband of Hazel C. (Lorentz) Fisher. Anthony was currently working for Schneider Downs at PPG Place in Pittsburgh as an IT Technician.  He earned his Bachelors of Information Technology from Penn State Greater Allegheny.  Anthony served in the US Marine Corps, was a life...

Don D. "Ho" Szymarek, age 57, of McKeesport, died January 10, 2021, at home. Born May 21, 1963, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Donald Szymarek and Eileen (Boullion) Szymarek. Don worked for the former Cornelius Architectural Products Inc., where he was an installer. Don was a 1981 graduate of McKeesport High School. He attended Corpus Christi Church of McKeesport, where his mother is a member. Don enjoyed sports, played football in high school and rugby after that. His...

Katherine Ross Kustra, age 35, of White Oak, died January 10, 2021. Born January 10, 1986, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Carolyn (Ross) Kustra. Katherine was a graduate of McKeesport High School class of 2004. She attended St. Angela Merici Church of White Oak. She had a fun-loving spirit and could light up a room with her smile. Katherine enjoyed trips to the beach and sunbathing. She lived for sharing happy times with her niece, nephew, and family. She is...

Ruth Ann Lewellen, age 69, of West Mifflin, died January 10, 2021, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born September 27, 1951, in McDonald, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (McCabe) Hast and the wife of Kenneth R. Lewellen. Ruth retired from Leefer Chiropractic of Baldwin, where she was a secretary for many years. She graduated from Montour High School Class of 1969. After retirement, she pursued a hobby in flea marketing, most recently at Rossi's Pop Up Flea Market of North...