All Obituaries

Brandon Yednak, 29, of McKeesport, died May 16, 2019. Born November, 12, 1989, in McKeesport, he was the son of Tammy (Moody) and the late Stephen Yednak, Sr. Brandon was always there for those he loved. He was close with his family, and he used his great sense of humor to spread joy and laughter. In addition to his mother, Brandon is survived by his brother, Stephen (Erin) Yednak; step father, Dan; niece and nephew, Tiara and Christopher; aunts, Tish and Lou; uncles, Tim and Eric; cousins,...

Lena (Como) Caione, of Glassport, and formerly of White Oak and Versailles, died May 14, 2019, at her home.  Lena was born in Palena, P. Chieti, Italy, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Assunta (Testa) Como.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anthony Caione. Lena was a seamstress at the former Kadars Men's and Young Men's Apparel, in McKeesport.  Her Catholic faith was central in her life and she was a recipient of the Manifesting the Kingdom service...

Dominga "Minga" Breletic, age 94, of McKeesport, died May 13, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport.  Born April 19, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Maria (Gonzales) Juarez and the wife of the late George R. Breletic. Dominga was a devout believer in Jesus Christ.  A kind and caring woman, she saw the good in everyone.  Family, friends and even strangers were welcomed into her home, for something to eat and perked coffee, off the stove.  Her...

Helen Layhue, age 93, of North Huntingdon, formerly of Glassport, died May 1, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born September 24. 1925, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Bienkowski and the wife of the late Thomas Layhue, Sr.Helen was a woman of faith and family. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, in her earlier years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.Helen is survived by her children, Thomas Layhue, Jr. of Waves, NC, Joseph...

Richard J. Morsey, age 91, of Liberty Borough, died April 24, 2019, at Mount Vernon of Elizabeth. Born December 20, 1927, in Windber, PA, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Puto) Morsey and the husband of the late Dorothy (Estok) Morsey. Dick retired from Bettis / Westinghouse, in the maintenance department. He was a member of St. Mark Parish. Dick was a US Army veteran, serving during peacetime. He enjoyed golfing and duck pin bowling, in his early years. As of late, he had a...

Jeanne A. Hall, age 94, of McKeesport, died April 15, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 26, 1925, in McKeesport, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Catherine (Baker) Nelson and the wife of the late Robert G. Hall. Jeanne dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was a member of St. Angela Merici Church. She never missed a Pittsburgh Pirate baseball game and loved her pet dog "Buddy." Her greatest joy was spending time with all her grandchildren.She is survived by...

Duane Edward Turnbull, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 14, 2019. Born at home on April 2, 1944 in the Versailles Borough of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Duane was the son of the late James Lawrence Turnbull and Leona May (Bills) Turnbull and was the youngest of five surviving children. Duane leaves behind his proudest accomplishments, his three children; Tami Lee Turnbull (Thomas Taylor) of Hampton Roads, Virginia, Timothy Tyler Turnbull (Joi Trotter) of...

Suzan J. Littleton, age 78, of McKeesport, died April 11, 2019, at Riverside Nursing Center. Born November 21, 1940, in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late Michael S. and Suzanna (Morga) Benish and the wife of Roy E. Littleton. Suzan retired from Riverside Nursing Center, where she worked in housekeeping. In addition to her husband, Suzan is also survived by her children, Thomas and Valerie Brosey of McKeesport and Melissa Bill) Burge of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, great...

Helen G. Derr, age 88, of Liberty Borough, died April 9, 2019, at Riverside Nursing Center. Born June 20, 1930, in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late George and Julia (Molnar) Garancsi and the wife of the late Marshall E. Derr.Helen was a homemaker. Throughout the years, she was also employed at G.C. Murphy Co. in McKeesport, United Dairy Farms in Glassport and Dworek Amoco in McKeesport. Helen was member of St. Mark Parish and Christian Mothers. An energetic and...

John P. "Captain" Hvozdik, age 59, of Port Vue, died April 5, 2019 at UPMC McKeesport. Born December 9, 1959, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late John P. Hvozdik and the late Betty (Arana) Hvozdik Calvert. John retired from the Brick Layers Union. He enjoyed the outdoors hiking, feeding the wildlife and traveling.John is survived by son, Michael of Port Vue and his mother, Linda (McFarland) Hvozdik; significant other, Val (Mort) Himich; brothers, Steven (Dawn) of Port Vue, David...