All Obituaries

Michael D. Dujmic, age 71 of White Oak, passed away at home on Thursday, September 23, 2021.  Born August 3, 1950 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Matthew M. and Barbara A. (Milasincic) Dujmic.  A graduate of both Serra High School and Penn State University, Michael was a travelling auditor for G.C. Murphy's in McKeesport who also worked for Penn State - Greater Allegheny, Norwin Construction, and TRC.  In his spare time, he was a member of the McKeesport...

Kelly Lynn Owens, age 44, of Forward Twp., passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Monongahela Valley Hospital. She loved spending time with her children and family. Born April 9, 1977 in Pittsburgh, she was a daughter of Gary W. and Laura (Dobiak) Hughes of Forward Twp. In addition to her parents, she is survived by daughters, Ryleigh and Ashlyn Kicielinski of Forward Twp.; brother, Bryan Owens of Forward Twp.; fiance, Mark Carvelli of Belle Vernon; also, aunts, uncles and cousins....

James Snyder, age 83 of Elizabeth and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born February 25, 1938 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late William H. and Mary P. (Earley) Snyder.  James was employed as a roofer in the area.  He is survived by his son Wayne Holland of Zephyrhills, FL, his sister Joanne Donovan of Verona, and also many nieces and nephews.  Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by his son James...

Steven J. Swindell, age 34 of Castle Shannon, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at home.  Born January 25, 1987 in Pittsburgh, he is the son of Michael S. (MaryJane) Swindell of Bethel Park and Theresa Smith of Castle Shannon.  Steven was the owner of Tower Surplus and a sales representative for his father's business: PennDex.  Besides his parents, he is survived by his brother Michael Swindell of Castle Shannon; his sisters Amanda (Josh) Minoski of South Park...

Helvi Sjöblom Gogots passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 98. She was born March 3, 1923 in Alajärvi, Finland to Adolph and Anna (Takala) Sjöblom and came to the Pittsburgh area at the age of 6 months. She is survived by children, James Gogots (Joyce Hall) and Lynn (Chuck) Ejzak; grandchildren, Philip and Julia Ejzak; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph W. Gogots; brothers, Toivo and Edwin Sjöblom; and...

Matthew L. "Bones" Haramia, age 85 of Jefferson Hills, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Jefferson Hospital.  Born July 12, 1936 in Clairton, he was a son of the late Matthew "Mike" and Gwen (Williams) Haramia.  A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, Matthew retired as an electrician with US Steel - Clairton Works.  He will be remembered as a true do-it-yourself-er who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. ...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Joanne Marie Ruby early Saturday morning, September 18th, 2021 at her home with our father, her partner and caregiver of 60 years by her side.  Joanne was born in McKeesport on January 27, 1938 to the late John and Ann (Bock) Dobos.  She started her career in retail while still attending high school, working for G.C. Murphy Co, Toyco, and finally JCPenney’s where she was a loyal employee for 36...

Margaret (Estock) Gaza Tomasello, age 95 of Clairton, passed away at home on Monday, September 13, 2021.  Born February 21, 1926 in Large, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Pesta) Estock.  A retired secretary for J.C. Penney’s in Southland, Margaret was a member of both Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, St. Clare of Assisi Church and the Sons of Italy Ladies Auxiliary, both of Clairton, and volunteered at Jefferson Hospital.  Besides her parents, she was...

Clarence Glen, Sr., age 78 of Monroeville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 11, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Gwendella Glen, he leaves to cherish fond memories his companion Deborah Lee Dixon.  Clarence was the son of the late Ollie Mae (Peoples) and George French; father of Clarence Glen, Jr., the late Andre H. Glen, and Glen O. Dixon; grandfather of Taylor Renee Bush and Adia Lee Glen; brother of the late George French, Bobbie French, the late Dorothy French,...

Ann M. (Williams) Pollock, age 100, of Elizabeth, formerly of Clairton and West Elizabeth, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Havencrest Nursing Center. A member of Bethesda United Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, she was a retired cook for Penn Clair Hotel in Clairton and a former clerk at Spotless Cleaners. She loved talking about her family, shopping in downtown Elizabeth, drinking coffee, and dressing up. Born June 20, 1921 in West Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the...