All Obituaries

Thomas Motteram Jr., age 52, of Wheeling, WV, died March 26, 2020, at Wheeling Hospital. Born November 18, 1967, in Homestead, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lois (Eaton) Motteram. Thomas worked as a laborer. In his free time, he enjoyed watching the Steelers, Penguins, and NASCAR. He is survived by his brother, Todd (TJ) Motteram of Munhall and sister, Robyn Motteram; and girlfriend, Bonnie Ruskin of Wheeling, WV. Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home &...

Virginia Bowie, age 81, of Port Vue, died March 23, 2020, at home. Born June 18, 1938, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ann Ruth (Tukot) Laughlin, and wife of the late Charles Bowie.   Virginia graduated from McKeesport Area High School and continued her education at McKeesport Vo-Tech School. She worked as a beautician and owned a hair salon. She also worked for Jefferson Hospital and for the Salvation Army of McKeesport. Virginia was a member of Port Vue...

Edward A. Osolinski, age 96, of McKeesport died March 15, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport, with his son Edward by his side. Born May 6, 1923, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Kuk) Osolinski-Englert and the husband of the late Catherine (Belan) Osolinski. Edward retired US Steel Duquesne Works, where he was a marked steel technician. He was a United States Army veteran serving during WWII in the Pacific Theatre, where he was presented with the Bronze Star Medal. Edward...

Gary J. Traczynski, age 66, of McKeesport, died March 12, 2020, at Monroeville Rehab and Wellness Center.  Born April 2, 1953, in McKeesport, he was the son of Dorothy "Duka" Frinsco and the late Edmund Traczynski, and husband of JoAnn Stinson.  Gary worked for the City of McKeesport in the Parks Department.  He was an avid fisherman and loved going to Canada to fish for salmon with his friends, and locally with his uncle.  He also enjoyed camping and playing...

Claire Kadar, age 61, of Elizabeth, died March 10, 2020, at Allegheny General Hospital.  Born September 24, 1958, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Claire (Jensen) Painter and the wife of the late Daniel Kadar.  She enjoyed to knit and root for the Penguins.  Her greatest joy was watching her grandchildren play and grow up.  She is survived by children, Daniel (Kelsi) Kadar, Jr., of Clairton, Dale (Laura) Kadar, of Elizabeth, and Laura (Jeff)...

Debra D. McGauley, age 66, of North Versailles, died March 6, 2020 at home.  Born October 4, 1953, in Wilkinsburg, she was the daughter of the late William and Martha (Patterson) McGauley.    Sister of Scott McGauley, and niece of Patricia Tartline.  Arrangements were entrusted to Willig Funeral Home & Crematory.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com

Herbert “Herb” P. Vickers, age 81, of Port Vue, died March 3, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport.  Born February 6, 1939, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Roy and Anna Margaret Vickers and the beloved husband of Marie (Benoit) Vickers for 55 years.  Herb worked as a milkman for Menzie Dairy and then drove a gasoline tanker for R & W Oil Products.  He was a member of the Glassport American Legion Post 443 and active with the Port Vue Athletic Association as a...

Marlene M. (Geary) Zirkle, age 69, of Port Vue, died February 29, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born January 1, 1951, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice (Mikina) Geary and wife of Kenneth Zirkle, Sr. Marlene retired early from UPMC Center for Rehab Services Shadyside as a certified physical therapy technician after 31 years of service. She previously worked as the head cook for the Bettis Plant. Marlene loved to cook and bake with her family and friends....

Diane M. House (Bazzone) age 66, of McKeesport, died February 26, 2020, in her home. Born July 7, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Jane (Hrubovcak) Bazzone.  Diane was a graduate of McKeesport High School as well as the Community College of Allegheny County. She worked as a registered nurse at McKeesport Hospital. She was kind to all, devoted in her faith, and loved her time in the sun. She is survived by her son Christopher House of Pittsburgh and her sister Deborah...

Helena M. Webb-Bey, age 61, of McKeesport, died February 22, 2020, at home. Born on April 28, 1958, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Charles Millsap and Floann Clark. Helena was a Moorish American Muslim and was an honorary member of the Unity Temple and the Moorish Science Temple of America. She was a talented artist and jeweler,  and also loved to do crafts and computer coding. She is survived by her daughters; Dionna El of the Northwest Amexum, and Shana Webb of...