All Obituaries

Rita C. Jaso,  age 91, of McKeesport, died March 18, 2023, at Corner View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 18, 1931, in Penn Hills, she was the daughter of the late Matis and Anna (Tarby) Lepovsky and the wife of the late Julius Jaso. Rita took great pride in caring for her home and family. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, Corpus Christi Church. Rita was a Christian Mother and enjoyed helping with the Parish Festivals and attending church bingo. She was also a...

Darrin "Bear" Bill, age 60, of Liberty Borough, died March 17, 2023, at home. Born January 5, 1963, he was the son of the late Faik and Janice (Grimes) Bill and the husband of Roseanna "Raven" (Fletcher) Bill. Bear retired from UPS, where he was a truck driver. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and the freedom of riding his motorcycle. Bear had a way with animals and trained many, from bears to squirrels. He also had a passion for taxidermy and tattoos. Bear...

Norma "Nun" Sutler, age 83, of McKeesport, died March 6, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital of McKeesport. Born on January 22, 1940, in Glassport, she was the daughter of the late George "Bud" and Anna Marie (Krandall) Harff. Norma was a devoted mother and friend. She cared for her family and home and was known to many as a neighborhood mom. Norma was a former member of the Croatian Club CFU Lodge 146 of Versailles Borough. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing cards...

Patricia O'Neil, age 92, of McKeesport, died March 3, 2023, at St. Anne Home in Greensburg. Born July 6, 1930, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Elizabeth Hays and the wife of the late Hugh E. O'Neil. Patricia retired as a clerk for Enamel Products. She was a former member of the Romanian Catholic Church in Christy Park. Patricia loved traveling. She is survived by her sons, Patrick (Valerie) O'Neil of New Alexandria and Brian (Jennifer) O'Neil of...

Henrietta Mary, "Sister" Young, age 79, of McKeesport, died February 26, 2023, at Kane Community Living Center. Born May 30, 1943, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Walter D. and Henrietta (Slim) Ball. Henrietta dedicated her life to taking care of her home and family. She was a member of the Beacon Light Church of God. Henrietta enjoyed working in her garden, cooking meals for her family, and crocheting. Spending time and playing with her great-grandkids are the...

Burt F. Whoolery, age 70, of Glassport, died on February 26, 2023, in Orlando, FL, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 29, 1952, in McKeesport, PA, and was the son of the late Milton and Antoinette (Bazzone) Whoolery and the husband of Rose (Case) Whoolery. Burt worked in construction his entire life and would always lend a hand to help family and friends with projects. In his early years, he loved to play beer league softball and was in a bowling league with his wife. Burt...

Keith Bryce, age 66, of McKeesport, died February 17, 2023, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born July 5, 1956, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Lucille Brown. Keith was a local McKeesport resident, and you could often find him in the downtown area. Everyone that knew him loved his gentle smile and kind demeanor.  He is survived by his sister, Arlene Bryce; his adopted family, Jessica (Bryan) Morris and their daughters Hannah, Harmony, and Isabella; also his McKeesport Ambulance...

James E. Sivak, age 90, of Port Vue, died February 15, 2023, at Forbes Regional Hospital. Born December 9, 1932, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Michael C. and Mary (Butkovsky) Sivak and the loving husband of Patricia (Marcinko) Sivak. James was a former US Steel Duquesne Works employee retiring from the general services department as a hot metal expeditor. He was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church, Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, and a former member of St. Stephen Catholic...

Larry Padgett, age 63, of Monroeville, died February 13, 2023, at UPMC East. Born March 31, 1959, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late David Brooks and Ida Ruth Lombardo. Larry worked in many different positions until his health would no longer permit him to perform. He was a member of Community Life of McKeesport. Larry enjoyed metal detecting and finding coins for his collection, walking, and poking fun at politics. He always believed in family togetherness and will always be...

Kathleen M. O'Connor, age 67, of White Oak, died February 10, 2023, at UPMC East.  Born January 18, 1956, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Ehrhardt) O'Connor.  Kathleen was a retired Manager from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.  She was a member of Life Church in Greensburg and a member of the Norwin Art League.  She also volunteered every Wednesday at the church for the food pantry.  Kathleen was a lover of art and...