All Obituaries

Helen (Kunes) Sawchak, age 93, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died peacefully on May 27, 2023, at Grandview Estates of Elizabeth.  Born on February 16, 1930, in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Helen (Ruckman) Kunes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Steve Sawchak, and beloved brother and sister, Jack Kunes, and Jean Baird.  Helen was raised by her maternal grandparents, Jenny and James...

Stella “Ceber” Giger, 86, of White Oak, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville. She was born February 21, 1937, in Canton, Ohio, to the late George and Mary Stephanic Kresovich. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 66 years, Daniel Giger. Stella was a devoted mother to four children: Danny (deceased); Mitchell Giger (Melanie) of North Huntingdon; Philip Giger (Mandy – deceased) of White Oak; and JoLynn (Scott)...

Dolores Jean Mols, age 89, of McKeesport, died May 17, 2023.  Born August 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche (Olszewski) Wise and wife of the late Chester L. Mols who passed away in 2018.  She grew up on Boyd Hill surrounded by her family.  Dolores was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Chuch and their Christian Mothers.  She enjoyed weekend polka dances with her husband and friends, traveling to Virginia, and yearly family...

Ines Mansfield (Donato), age 90, of Pittsburgh, PA, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2023, at Baldwin Health Center Nursing Home in Pittsburgh. Born May 7, 1933, in Connellsville, PA, she is the daughter of the late Vincent and Marianna (Paone) Donato. Ines worked at Gimbels Department Store and retired from Mellon Bank after over 30 years of service. Ines graduated from Connellsville High School, Class of 1951. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and...

Miklos Szabo, age 87, of McKeesport, died May 12, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born November 29, 1935, in Hungary and was the husband of the late Maria (Nemeth) Szabo. Miklos retired from Parker Hannifin as a machinist. He was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi. Miklos was also the former president of the Hungarian Social Club and an active member of the Star Junction Gun Club. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his daughters, Beatrice...

Lester David Dawson, age 76, of Commerce, GA, formerly of North Huntingdon, PA, died peacefully on May 10, 2023, with his son by his side after a brief illness at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Born March 16, 1947, In McKeesport, he was the son of the late Enoch Lester and Mary Frances (Mortiz) Dawson and the husband of the late Marjorie Alice (Hawk) Dawson.  Lester retired from US Steel on November 30, 2003. He was a follower of Jesus and a lifelong member of McKeesport Alliance...

Betty Pozzuto, age 89, of McKeesport, died May 9, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport. Born April 2, 1934, in Greensburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Peg Robinson and the wife of the late Robert "Bob" Pozzuto.  Betty retired as a supervisor in watch repair for JcPennys. Raising her family was her greatest accomplishment; Betty loved being fully involved in their lives and volunteered with the McKeesport Little Tigers football, wrestling, jr. achievements, the majorette...

Amy L. Loeffler, age 95, of North Huntingdon, died at home on May 1, 2023. Born March 7, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Isabelle (Trayers) Nelson and the wife of the late Charles L. Loeffler for 44 years.  Amy dedicated her life to caring for her family and the home her husband built. She was a member of the Circleville United Methodist Church. Amy was an animal lover and, in her free time, enjoyed tending to her flowers and her yard. She enjoyed...

Devin Ray Flaherty, age 35, died at home on April 26, 2023.  Born June 25, 1987, in McKeesport, PA, he was the son of David Paul (Valarie) Yednak and Tina (Jason) Flaherty DeNunzio. He grew up in the Fawcett plan of McKeesport and White Oak.  He attended St Angela of Merici Catholic School and McKeesport Area High School.  Devin was living in Mingo Junction, OH, with the love of his life, Brandi Leigh Murphy, and since February 2015, the couple have been inseparable. ...

Beverly Ann Putz, age 72, of Greenock, died on April 22, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.  Born September 9, 1950, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John H. and Sarah (Plopi) Rybarczyk.  Beverly graduated from McKeesport High School in 1968.  She kept in contact with her high school friends by meeting them monthly for lunch, and they went by the "68 lunch bunch".  Beverly worked for U.S. Steel in the accounts payable department, Asko in...