All Obituaries

Derek Florenz, age 44, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at home. A graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School, he was a window installer for 25 years for JLF Installation in Apollo. Born May 2, 1977 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of J. Leslie Florenz Sr. of Apollo and Linda Jackson (Phillip) Ciancio of White Oak. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Isabella Kreigline of Baldwin; brothers, J. Leslie (Heather) Florenz Jr. of...

Joyce Anne (Ward) Mitro, age 79 of Conneaut Lake and formerly of Clairton, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in Hilton Head Regional Hospital in Hilton Head, SC.  Born April 27, 1942 in Clairton, she was the daughter of the late Thomas N. and Anna M. (Flynn) Ward.  A 1960 graduate of Clairton High School and attendee of Robert Morris College, Joyce retired as a secretary for K&L Gates Law Firm in Pittsburgh.  She was also a member of the American Legion Post #462 and...

Richard F. Bour, age 88, of Forward Twp., passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at home. An Army veteran during the Korean War and a ham radio operator, he was a technician with Bush Radio, a retired avionics technician with Beckett Aviation in West Mifflin, and a retired superintendent at Davis Industries in Rostraver Twp. Born January 19, 1933 in Pittsburgh, he was a son of the late Frank J. and Catherine (Gross) Bour. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley M. (Smith) Bour;...

Elizabeth "Betty" V. Uremovich, age 86, of Elrama, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at home. She retired as a secretary in the insurance industry and was a former cook at Lawson’s Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Jefferson Hills and a member of Elrama Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Born April 25, 1935 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Veronica (Haluska) Gorgey and wife of the late George F....

Ruth E. (Lightfoot) Smith, age 80, of Clairton, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at home. She retired as a nurses aide at Locust Grove in West Mifflin. She lived an exciting life as the wife whose husband was in the Air Force for 22 years. She started her career as a general nurse before working as a nurses aide and activities director. She loved her pets and loved to walk her dog and converse with the neighbors. Born August 24, 1940 in Bedford, England, she was a daughter of the...

John Rosko, age 95 of Clairton, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Arden Courts, Jefferson Hills,  Born May 3, 1926 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late George and Mary (Itnatoila) Rosko.  A US Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II, John was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Byzantine Catholic Church of Clairton.  John retired as an engineer at Bettis Atomic in West Mifflin and also worked at both Old Overholt Distillery in Large and as a policeman for the City of...

Sharon Ann Sabo, age 76, of Blaine Hill, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Jefferson Hospital. She was a member of Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Church in McKeesport. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her dogs. She liked gardening, cooking, baking, and taking care of her home. Born June 9, 1944 in McKeesport, she was a daughter of the late John E. and Anna (Homer) Buchina. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joseph Sabo Jr.; son, Joseph...

Stephanie Ann Carey, age 49 of McKeesport, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital.  Born December 13, 1971 in McKeesport, she is the daughter of David and Janice (Harsmanka) Pysz.  The office manager and an insurance agent for Klingensmith Insurance Agency in Versailles, besides her parents, Stephanie is survived by her husband Michael Carey, her son Adam Carey, her brother David M. Pysz, her brother-in-law Philip Carey, III, her...

Frances M. Elyes, age 92 of White Oak, passed away at home on Monday, May 31, 2021.  Born April 6, 1929 in Clarksville, she was a daughter of the late Steven and Mary (Grgas) Barnish.  A retired waitress at Woody's Restaurant in Versailles, Frances was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Patrick's Church, the CFU Lodge #146 of Versailles, and its Ladies' Club.  She joins her husband, the late Charles J. Elyes, who passed away August 31, 2018.  Frances...

Charles Coleman “Duke” Tullius, age 87 and formerly of Clairton and Elizabeth, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 29, 2021 after a long illness.  Born December 20, 1933 in Clairton to the late Edward and Barbara (Mulkerin) Tullius, Duke was a proud 1952 graduate of Clairton High School.  He served in the US Army at Fort Hood, TX where he was a tank commander.  Returning to...