All Obituaries

Jerome J. "Jerry" Olack, age 83, of Liberty Borough, died January 19, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born July 9, 1938, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary (Cverna) Olack and husband of the late Carol (Thompson) Olack.  Jerry was a member of the former Blue Rock Club, Jack Ham Dobre Shunka Fan Club, and the Port Vue Athletic Association.  He was active in many local bowling leagues and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan.  He is...

Samuel G. Coccia, Sr., age 81, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of McKeesport, died January 17, 2022, at UPMC East Hospital. Born September 7, 1940, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Larry, Sr., and Scolastica Rose (Phillips) Coccia and the husband of the late Carol J. (Heveker) Coccia. Sam was owner-operator of Larry's Hotel, serving the McKeesport community for over 58 years, where he was inducted into the Bartender Hall of Fame. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean...

Richard A. Gash, age 80, of White Oak, died January 11, 2022, at Forbes Hospital.  Born September 25, 1941, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Balint John and Margaret Hilda (Chontos) Gash and the husband of Joan (Kraus) Gash.  Richard was a Navy Veteran and retired from Westinghouse Air Brake Company.  He was a member of the PNA Lodge 352 in McKeesport as well as the White Oak American Legion Post 701.  He cherished spending time with his grandchildren riding...

Dolores "Dee" Connor, age 85, of McKeesport, died January 11, 2022, at home. Born July 14, 1936, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late George and Jennie (Bradley) Naysmith. Dee Naysmith Connor left this world to be with the Lord. Now reunited with her beloved grandson, Matthew; and parents. Former employee of Better Business Bureau, and Kane Regional Center of McKeesport. Former member of Irish National Caucas, Sr. Sonshiners, ACRA, Democrat Committee, former President of...

Kenneth Harold Castor, age 74, of North Versailles, died on January 9, 2022. Born on March 22, 1947, in McKeesport to Frank and Ann (Hayduk) Castor. He attended McKeesport High School and shortly after enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy. Ken enjoyed fishing and tending to his garden. He is survived by his brother, Gary (Bonnie), and sister, Marcia; also nephews and a niece. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, George Castor; and infant son,...

Kenneth Richard Mansfield, age 88, of Port Vue, passed away on January 5th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 18th, 1933, to Merle and Anne Webster Mansfield in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He was the cherished husband of 70 years to the late Shirley Ann Mansfield, who passed away on September 30th, 2021. A loving father to his four children, and a caring pappy to all of his grandkids. Ken was a retired Head Clerk in the Accounting Office for U. S. Steel, Irvin Works,...

Nicholas "Beam" W. Rucker, age 58, of McKeesport, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2022, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born June 6, 1963, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John and Shirley (Fuller) Pattakos and the husband of Sharon (Gessner) Rucker. Nick retired from Ros-Mar Construction Company as a laborer. He coached McKeesport girls softball and was a member of the "Tuesday Night Strikers" bowling league. Nick loved fishing and would spend time at Shawnee...

William "Bill" S. Fazekas, age 88, of Port Vue, passed away at home on January 1, 2022. Born July 30, 1933, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Aaron and Esther Fazekas and the loving husband of the late Shirley A. Fazekas.   Bill retired from the U. S. Steel Service Center in Pittsburgh, then he went on to drive a school bus for the Wilson Christian Academy for many years and was fondly known by the children as "Mr. Bill."  He was a U. S. Army Veteran...

Joanne Lorraine Bryer, age 91, of Dravosburg, died December 26, 2021, at home with her loving family by her side.  Born November 30, 1930, in Etna, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mabel (Creeks) Banister and wife of the late Herman Joseph Bryer. Joanne was a member of the Dravosburg United Methodist Church and the Dravosburg Senior Citizens.  She cherished her time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Joanne enjoyed the flowers in her garden,...

Geraldine Trump, age 85, of McKeesport, died December 26, 2021, at home. Born May 29, 1936, in Connellsville, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Gertrude (Sanner) Smith and the wife of the late Dallas F. Trump. Geraldine retired from McKeesport Area School District as a Teacher's Aide. She also worked in home health care throughout her life. Geraldine enjoyed gardening, cooking, and caring for all the children in her life. She is survived by her son, Dallas S. Trump of...