All Obituaries

Michael J. Shinavski, age 89, of Elizabeth Twp., formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. An Army veteran having served during the Korean War, he was a retired steelworker at US Steel National Tube in McKeesport and a former maintenance employee for the Elizabeth Forward School District. A member of Mary Mother of God Parish in White Oak, he liked hunting, fishing and the outdoors, and enjoyed going to the family camp in Tidioute. Born May 4, 1933...

Donna Vivian (Sloan) McHolme, 91, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023 in Grand Rapids, MI with her children by her side. Originally from Coal Center, Donna's family and faith were very important to her. She was a well-loved and devoted member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth. Most of all, she loved her family, and they loved her. She will forever be our "Gram". Donna was an avid golfer with her signature loopy backswing. She was a...

Julia Dufalla, age 96 of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Paramount Senior Living of South Hills.  Born June 13, 1926 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Julia (Kolcun) Dufalla.  Julia was a medical secretary and Tech for Bell Telephone/Verizon for 45 years.  She was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church in Clairton  She is survived by nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents she was...

Bonnie Rae (Kruszka) Streeter, age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Canterbury Place. She retired as an investment assistant for the Drug Enforcement Agency in San Diego, CA. Born January 16, 1945 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late William and Helen (Burda) Kruszka. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Streeter of The Villages, FL; and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Randy and Larry Kruszka. No...

Cynthia Ann (Coburn) Dragosin, age 72 of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born July 24, 1950 in Connellsville, she was a daughter of the late James Patrick Coburn, Sr. and Bernadine Yvonne (Mascara) Coburn. She attended Mount Mercy Women's College and California State College of Pennsylvania with a major in biology. Cynthia was a natural IT expert; as well as a certified Sony video conferencing specialist, audio and video scriptwriter,...

Diana L. “Lynnie” (Domer) Hale, 62, of Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Canterbury Place, Lawrenceville. Born in Tennessee on July 25, 1960, she was a daughter of the late Stephen Fedorka and the late Barbara (Domer) Janicki. Lynnie was a former delivery driver at Mikes Pizza and Mama Pepino’s in Elizabeth and most recently for the former Hall of Fame Pizza in Clairton. She had a love for crafting and shopping and most of all, loved talking on the phone with her...

Kenneth J. Nemes, age 58 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at home.  Born June 2, 1964 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Alexander and Joanne (Garish) Nemes.  Ken worked as a contruction worker and loved to ride his motorcycle and drive his 1974 Dodge Charger.  He was a member of the Duckpin Bowling League at the Glassport Lanes.  Ken is survived by his wife Debbie (Harrison) Nemes; his son Kenneth J. Nemes, Jr. at home, his daughter...

Phyllis Irene Turner, age 95, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Jefferson Hills Manor. She was a former employee of Kmart in Pleasant Hills, the Lou Thayer store and Glos Automotive, and she enjoyed playing bingo. Born April 13, 1927 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Irene (McCorkle) Lynch and wife of the late James Dale Turner Sr. She is survived by sons, James Dale Turner Jr. of Elizabeth, Edward A. (Melissa) Turner of Addison and Thomas...

Florence "Flo" Antonella, age 90 of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Walden's View of North Huntingdon.  Born January 3, 1933 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Felix and Pauline (Tomaino) Marasco.  A former volunteer at McKeesport Hospital, Flo was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish and a secretary and member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers at the former St. Perpetua Church.  Besides her parents, she was preceded...

Glenn I. “Oz” Schuman, 75 of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at home. A Veteran, Glenn served in the Vietnam War with the Air Force. He worked as a salesman for Schumann Auto Parts and was a former auto parts salesman for Bowser Automotive. Glenn enjoyed photography, cooking, music and had a love for fishing.  Born on May 10, 1947 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Glenn H. and June (Davies) Schumann. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine...