All Obituaries

Grace Wetzler, 95, of Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of West Mifflin, died April 13, 2024, at Brookdale Deer Creek Senior Living. Born March 7, 1929, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late John Perera and Grace Fernandez Perera and the wife of the late Paul E. Fitzpatrick and the late Duane C. Wetzler.  Grace retired from G.C. Murphy Warehouse and later retired from Laidlaw Transit, where she was a school bus driver. She was a devout member of the West Mifflin...

Debra Jean (Tabacchi) Algeri, 67, of North Versailles, died April 12, 2024, at UPMC East Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 27, 1957, in Natrona Heights, she was the daughter of Theodore and the late Betty (Paskorz) Tabacchi and the wife of 32 years to David Algeri. Debra graduated from Deer Lakes High School, Class of 1975, and worked as a server, bartender, and manager for many years. She was known for crafting the famous "Out of Control" cocktail and found...

Beatrice Welesko, age 95, of White Oak, died April 12, 2024, at The Pines of Mt. Lebanon. Born December 17, 1928, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Agnes (Kaminsky) Dembinski and wife of the late Stanley Dudek and the late Frank C. Welesko.  Throughout her life, Beatrice was known for her great sense of humor and her strong relationships with her loved ones. She enjoyed cooking for her family, especially Wigilia, the traditional Polish Christmas...

Shirley Speziale, age 88, of Dravosburg, died at home on April 4, 2024.  Born October 1, 1935, in Hempfield, Twp., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Miller) Rhome and wife of the late John Speziale.   Shirley worked for the former Super Dollar in Christy Park and also cleaned where she lived on Scott Dr.  She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church in McKeesport and enjoyed walking around her community. Shirley is survived by a daughter,...

Alan Keith Thomas, 63, of Hempfield Township, died March 28, 2024, at home. Born May 5, 1960, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Julian Randolph Thomas and Leona Helen (Kropp) Thomas and the husband of Amy (McDaniel) Thomas.  Alan was a proud Marine, serving his country from 1981 to 1985. He was a man of great generosity, known for his philanthropic endeavors and compassionate spirit. In his leisure time, Alan enjoyed cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates,...

Lynn Seperek, 64, of McKeesport, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home. Born December 29, 1959 in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Matthew H. and H. Deloris (Fry) Seperek.  Lynn, a proud member of the McKeesport Area High School Class of 1977, was known for her warm and caring nature, earning her the endearing title of "Grandma Lynn" among the neighborhood kids. Her presence brought joy and laughter to all those around her, with her intelligent mind always...

Concetta "Connie" Guzewicz, age 94, of McKeesport, died March 2, 2024, at the Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport.  Born October 1, 1929, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Luciano and Ida (Dispenza) Rizzo and the wife of the late Albert Guzewicz.  Connie began working at G.C. Murphy's and Mann's Drug store, followed by 25 years in the cafeteria of Serra Catholic High School and then at Auberle.  Throughout her life, she found joy in...

In loving memory of Cindy Jean Maldonado (Stumme, Luehm), born on January 1, 1957, and peacefully departed on February 23, 2024. Preceded in death by, and daughter of Thomas Duane and Norma Jean Ault Stumme. She is survived by her daughters Kelly Hatfield (husband John) of McKeesport and Katy Hurst (husband Layne) of Cincinnati, son Chad Maldonado (wife Sarah) of White Oak, and cherished grandchildren Caleb, Cash, Jordan, Alexis, Olivia, and Emilia. Cindy is also remembered by her sisters...

Diane Lynn Verdish, age 68, of White Oak, died surrounded by family on February 19, 2024. Born October 15, 1955, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Virginia (Ciolak) Verdish. Diane retired from U.S. Steel, Edgar Thompson Works, where she was one of few women in a male-dominated profession. She was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous, where she helped and inspired many people. She was also a member of the First Evangelical Free Church. Di loved cooking, reading, and...

Deborah L. Hreha, age 71, of White Oak, died on February 17, 2024, at UPMC East Hospital.  Born February 3, 1953, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Wray) Cooper and the wife of Duane Hreha. Deborah's journey began at Mon Yough Catholic Girls School, where she nurtured her love for learning and graduated in 1971.  She furthered her education at Penn State University, graduating in 1975, where she met her soulmate, Duane Hreha, who would become her...