All Obituaries

James J. "Duke" Gaydos, age 64, of Lincoln Borough, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. He was a car salesman for 42 years at different dealerships, most recently Bowser and retired after 22 years from Rohrich Cadillac in Pittsburgh. He loved poker nights with his friends and was an avid hunter and golfer and always looked forward to hole 19 with his friends. Born August 13, 1959 in Homestead, he was a son of Joanne (Borelli) Gaydos of Library and...

Martha "Marty" (Kalko) McNeil, age 92, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a member of St. Joachim &Anne Parish, St. Michael Church in Elizabeth Twp. A retired administrative assistant at Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, she was a former secretary at U.S. Steel Donora. Born March 27, 1931 in Webster, she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Yencek) Kalko and wife of the late Roderick K. McNeil. She is survived by nieces...

Daniel F. Marra, age 90 of Jefferson Hills, passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  Born December 6, 1932 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Frank and Philomena (Fusco) Marra.  A 1950 graduate of Clairton High School, Daniel was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion Daniel Keffer Post #75 of Clairton.  He was a Union Carpenter with the Local 142 from 1955 to 1971, the president of Marra Construction...

Donna J. (Joll) Firczak, age 86, of Elizabeth and Forward Twp., passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Southwestern Nursing Center. She was a member of Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church in Elizabeth Twp. and a former aide at William Penn Elementary School. She enjoyed going on cruises, traveling the world, and feeding family and friends. Born September 11, 1937 in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Gladys (Williams) Joll and wife of the late William...

Kathy J. D'Imperio, age 46 of Clairton, passed away at home on Saturday, September 9, 2023.  Born August 4, 1977 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of the late Pat "Pasquale" and Kathleen P. (Stark) D'Imperio.  Kathy was a graduate of Clairton High School, Class of 1995.  Kathy was a huge Steeler fan, she enjoyed playing cards with her friends and playing yahtzee with her sister.  Kathy enjoyed going to the casino and spending time with her family. ...

Donald J. Turek Jr., age 52, of Bunola, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at home. He worked in the maintenance department of the Elizabeth Forward School District. He was a member of Local 5 IBEW and enjoyed Thursday evening golf at Butler's. Born April 21, 1971 in Monongahela, he was a son of the late Donald J. Turek Sr. and the late Mary (Supernovich) Turek. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Burley Turek of Bunola; daughters, Sarah Turek of Columbus, OH, Samantha (Tom)...

Samuel R. Byers Sr., age 78, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at UPMC McKeesport. He retired as a heater at U.S. Steel, Clairton Works. An Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of New Hope Assembly of God Church in Elizabeth Twp., the American Hunting Club in Potter County, and the Elizabeth Twp. Sportsmen's Association. Born August 31, 1945 in Jacksonville, FL, he was a son of the late Robert E. and Elizabeth J. "Bam" (Wall) Byers....

Joanne (Cyphers) Sujeta, age 88, of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at home. She was a long-time member of the National Rifleman’s Association (NRA), a member of the Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC), and she helped campaign for Republican candidates. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, she was a member of the Clairton Anglers Club, and she enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, fishing, and spring walks at the East Broadtop Railroad. Born July 30, 1935 in...

Katherine L. Carr, age 88 of Versailles, passed away at home on Friday, September 1, 2023.   Born December 10, 1934 in Versailles, she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Mildred (Brketic) Brkovich.   A 1960 graduate of the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, where she was a member of the Rho-Chi Honor Society, Katherine retired as a pharmacist for UPMC McKeesport.  She was also a parishioner of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church in Christy...

Sylvia A. (DeFazio) Tullius, age 92 of Clairton, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023.  Born September 25, 1930 in Clairton, she was a daughter of the late Dominic J. DeFazio, Sr. and Mary (Capozzi) DeFazio.  A member of Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish - St. Clare of Assisi Church, where she also served as a sacristan, Sylvia volunteered for Meals on Wheels in Clairton, for Jefferson Hospital, and for the PTA when her children were young.  Most of all, her family will...