All Obituaries

Bradley D. Soles, age 31, of McKeesport, died April 11, 2021, at UPMC Presbyterian. Born April 1, 1990, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Kurt D. Soles and Susan (Penn) Soles. Brad was currently working for the City of McKeesport Public Works. He enjoyed watching a good movie, going out to eat, especially his favorite Sushi, and sports of all kinds. Although Brad found peace in his home's comfort, he loved to laugh and had a contagious smile. He was always willing to help a friend in...

Jay W. Hobby, age 72, of Port Vue, died April 6, 2021, at home. Born April 21, 1948, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late James T. Hobby, Jr., and Emma Elizabeth (Bryant) Hobby-Tarli and the step-son of Sam Tarli and husband of Kathy (Laczko) Hobby. Jay retired from the Allegheny County Jail, where he was a Correctional Officer. He was a member of the ACRA. Jay was a US Army veteran serving as a medic during Vietnam. He was also a member of the Dravosburg American Legion Post #380. He...

Anna Mae Carlson, age 84, of McKeesport, died April 4, 2021, at Manor Care of White Hall. Born October 27, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Charles and Ethel (Downes) Vogel and the wife of the late Donald H. Carlson. Anna Mae retired from McKeesport Hospital, where she worked in the Dietary Department. She was a member of the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of McKeesport, where she was involved with the Daughter's of the King, helped train Usher's for...

Robert B. Bentz, age 82, of Elizabeth, died April 1, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born January 3, 1939, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late William and Hilda (Blank) Bentz and the husband of Shirley (Gatto) Bentz for 62 years.   Robert was the owner of Stan's Transmission for 50 years.  He has a passion for racing and shared that passion with his children by taking them to the track with him when they were children.  His dedication to racing earned...

Margaret (Peggy) Patton, age 93, of Glassport, died March 22, 2021, at Artis Senior Living of South Hills.  Born June 27, 1927, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late James and Florence (Battles) McRae and the wife of Pastor Walter E. Patton, Jr. Margaret was a homemaker.  A United Methodist by faith, she worshipped with her husband and supported his ministry in the many communities he served.  Most recently, she attended West Side United Methodist Church. In addition...

Helen L. Krajacic, age 95, of Stahlstown, formerly of Liberty Borough, died March 19, 2021, at Life's Promise in Stahlstown. Born February 7, 1926, in McKeesport, and the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Shaffner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph M. Krajacic. She is survived by sons Richard (Tammy Skelley) Krajacic, of Donegal, and Jeffry (Debra) Krajacic, of Hartland, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Rachel (Kevin) Kvasnica and Jeffry A. Krajacic; great-grandchildren,...

Bonnie L. Rhodes, age 71, of Liberty Borough, died March 15, 2021, at home.  She was born July 22, 1949, in McKeesport, and daughter of the late Edward and Matilda (Nemeth) Schuster.  Bonnie enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, bird watching, or taking in the beauty of lilacs.  She is survived by children, Bernard (Christina) Gioia, Jennifer Gioia, and Kevin Rhodes; grandchildren, Tiffany (Christian Maloy) Fine, Ashley Fine, Robert Eversole, Amanda Gioia, and Melina Gioia;...

Albert G. Lipchey, age 99, of McKeesport, died March 13, 2021, at Kane Community Living Center. Born March 1, 1922, in Monongahela, he was the son of the late Dennis and Mary (Kebles) Lipchey and the husband of the late Muriel (Adkins) Lipchey. Albert retired from CECO Steel, where he was a welder. He was a US Navy veteran serving during WWII. Albert enjoyed darts, all Pittsburgh sports, and dancing in his early years. He is survived by his children, Mary Clouse of White Oak, George Lipchey...

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Pomycala, age 81, of Plum Borough, formerly of Port Vue, died March 13, 2021, at AHN Forbes Hospital. Born June 23, 1939, in Dravosburg, she was the daughter of the late Aurelio (Arch) and Rosa (Klink) Buono and the wife of Richard A. Pomycala for 60 years. She was a member of the Saints Joachim and Anne Parish. Sandy's greatest joys in life were her family's happiness and caring for her home. Sandy enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with her...

Jack A. Helsel, age 67, of McKeesport, died March 9, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born January 24, 1954, in Braddock, he was the son of the late Jonathan and Philomena (Ross) Helsel and the loving husband of Lynda (Johnson) Helsel for 26 years.  Jack worked as a machine inspector for Motor Coil in Braddock and then as a security officer at Jefferson Hospital.  He enjoyed reading sci-fi books, watching wresting, and Penguin games.  In addition to his wife, he is...