All Obituaries

James N. Danielson, age 78, of White Oak, died January 12, 2019, at home. Born June 20, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Raymond and Esther (Stoops) Danielson and the husband of Alberta (Nelson) Danielson for over 33 years. Jim retired from the Appliance Service Center, where he was a service technician with over 20 years of service, prior to that he worked for Kelly and Cohen Appliances. He was a US Army veteran, serving during peacetime and a member of the White Oak American...

Florence Marie Leeper, age 83, of White Oak, died January 10, 2019, at the St. Anne Home of Greensburg . Born September 15, 1935, Acme Pa., she was the daughter of the late Anthony G. and Lottie I. (May) Miskovish and the wife of Richard B. Leeper, for over 65 years. Florence worked at Frans Restaurant of Acme, PA in her early years, where she met the love of her life, her dear husband Richard. Florence dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. She was very passionate about her...

Irving W. "Hud" Miller, age 87, of White Oak, died January 10, 2019, at Canterbury Place of Lawrenceville. Born June 24, 1931, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Thomas and Edna (Davies) Miller and the husband of Virginia Miller. Irving retired from US Steel, where he worked as a security guard. He then retired from the McKeesport Area School District, where he was a school bus driver. Irving was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War and a member of the White Oak...

Helen Marie Gladkowski, age 103, of Export, formerly of McKeesport, died January 9, 2019.  Born November 7, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Victoria (Mrowinski) Kosiarek and the wife of late Walter M. (Whitey) Gladkowski, Sr. to whom she was married for 52 years. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church where she was a Christian Mother and a Catholic Daughter. Helen was a member of the Y-Teen group, Sew & So Club, Export Moose and the Murrysville Senior Center....

Regina P. Hays, age 82, of McKeesport, died on January 4, 2019, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born August 17, 1936, in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of  the late Walter J. and Pearl (Blaszkowska) Fiedor and the wife of the late Robert J. Hays. Regina dedicated her life to caring for her family. In her early years she worked at the Franklin Market of McKeesport. She was a member of the former St. Mary Czestochowa Church. She enjoyed trips to the beach, music and spending time with...

Ronald E. “Big Ronnie" Rodgers, age 74, of McKeesport, died January 4, 2019, at Sycamore Estates in Duquesne.  Born April 30, 1944 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Raymond and Vivian (Sundburg) Rodgers.  Ronald was retired from G.C.Murphy Sign Co. He was a US Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the First  Evangelical Free Church, where he was also active with the Senior Achiever's group. Ronald enjoyed Doo Wop and the summer...

Dorothy Helen Szeg, age 97, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of McKeesport, died January 3, 2019, in Scottsdale, AZ. Born October 12, 1921, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Bullion) Cornell and the wife of the late Frank Szeg. Dorothy dedicated her life to caring for her family and practicing her faith. She enjoyed square dancing, traveling and many types of music. Dorothy is survived by her children, Charles (Judie) of Wexford, Danielle (Duane) of Florida and...

John C. Sowa, age 91, of White Oak, died December 28, 2018, at his home.  Born October 7, 1927, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Mitro and Emilia (Volota) Sowa. John was a retired General Motors employee at the former Fisher Body Division plant in Dravosburg and a member of the United Automobile Workers Union. He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy.  An avid golfer in earlier years, John also enjoyed playing handball at the McKeesport YMCA and...

Anna Marie Allen, age 78, of Dravosburg, died December 20, 2018, at AHN Jefferson Hospital. Born August 16, 1940, in West Mifflin, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alma (Hunter) Zamborsky. Anna Marie was a retired from PNC Bank, where she worked as department head of loans. She enjoyed bingo, casino trips and following NASCAR racing. Anna Marie is survived by her children, Sandra of MD, Glenn Allen of Dravosburg, Andrew (Holly) Allen of Elizabeth Twp. and Dawn (Scott) Szarmach of...

Ila B. "Jackie" Filotei, age 86, of McKeesport, died December 18, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport. Born February 15, 1932, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Clarabelle (Knapton) Hunter and the wife of Frank A. Filotei, Sr., for over 65 years. Jackie dedicated her life to caring for her family. She enjoyed puzzles, singing, television crime stories and flea markets, although her greatest joy was simply her family. In addition to her husband, Jackie is survived by...