All Obituaries

Dolores J. (Dobransky) Stiver, 94, of West Mifflin entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 22, 2023 in Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Born in Duquesne on January 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Grego) Dobransky. Mrs. Stiver was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, St. Agnes Church, West Mifflin. A loving and devoted homemaker, Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Paul G. Stiver. Mrs. Stiver is survived by her three daughters, Kelly Stiver,...

John Stanley "Spatz" Slepecki, 93, of Virginia Beach, VA., (Formerly of Duquesne) entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, peacefully at the home of his daughter Marylin Borza. Mr. Slepecki was born in Glassport on March 7, 1930. He was the ninth child of ten of the late Frank and Antonina (Starzak) Slepecki. He was a retired steel worker and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Cmar) Slepecki, he is survived by two...

  Frances “Indra” Straud Roman, 92, formerly of West Mifflin, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 23, 2023.  She graduated from Duquesne High School and worked in Homestead Steel Mill where she met and later married her beloved William Roman and raised six children.  At the age of 50, she was certified to teach yoga at CCAC. Her enthusiasm for healthy living fueled her ambition to teach yoga and meditation to as many people as possible. She taught these...

Deborah E. (Wirginis) Wetzer, 70, of Munhall, entered into eternal rest peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Born in McKeesport on May 9, 1953, she was the daughter of Helen (Glovis) Uchnar and the late Peter Paul Wirginis. Mrs. Wetzler was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church, White Oak, and a retired information specialist for the Veterans Administration, Pittsburgh. Beloved wife of Oscar C. Wetzler, she is also survived by her mother, a sister, Beverly...

Robert Blank, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Monroeville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Born January 16, 1950, in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Benedict and Margaret (Hausenberger) Blank. Mr. Blank was a retired fork lift operator for the Fort Pitt Foundry Company of McKeesport. He enjoyed playing pool, riding motorcycles, telling a good joke and was a big Elvis fan. He is survived by a sister, Carol Shea, a niece, Heather Stanoszek, and a nephew, Ben...

Gary J. Andrews, 64, of Coraopolis, died on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh, January 18, 1959, he was the son of the late Lawrence T. and Violet L. (Haupt) Andrews . Mr. Andrews was a longtime resident of Merakey / Allegheny Valley School in Coraopolis.  He is  survived a sister, Patricia D. Andrews , a niece Brittany Andrews and her fiance William O'Brien, Great nieces and nephews Bradley Andrews, Sloane O'Brien and Giana...

Margaret A. (Shedolske) Staszak, 103, formerly of West Mifflin and Overlook Green Senior Living, peacefully entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Staszak was a loving homemaker and a member of the Resurrection Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. Born in McKeesport, May 24, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Helen (Jordan) Sheldoske. Beloved wife of the late Casmer L. "Tommy"...

Gregory C. "X" Alexa, 71, of West Mifflin, died on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Surrounded by his family. Born in Duquesne, December 1, 1951, he was the son of the late Julius Alexa and Elizabeth Przybyla Varga. Mr. Alexa was a retired air compressor technician for Kruman Equipment Company. Beloved husband of Kathleen Kocheran Alexa, he is also survived by two daughters, Kristen (Scott) Bish and Amanda (Tim) Fair, a brother, Gary Alexa, a...

Patricia A. (Smith) Jones, 71, of White Oak, peacefully pasted away on Friday June 2, 2023. She was born in Cannonsburg on April 2, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Robert J and Hermina (Senkinc) Smith and beloved wife of the late William Jones. Mrs. Jones was a retired Medical Receptionist and a member of St Joseph the Worker Parish. She is survived by her loving children, Che' Jones of East McKeesport and Crystal Jones of White Oak, five grandchildren, Zaccary Jones, Tiena Jones,...

John R. Bost, 51, of West Mifflin passed away suddenly on Monday May 8, 2023 in UPMC Mercy. John was born October 27, 1971 in McKeesport, he was the son of Janet Polivka and the late John R. Bost. He was a retired steel worker at U.S. Steel Irvin Works. He was an avid bowler with over 8 - 300 games but his biggest joy was spending time with his daughter, Emma, at concerts, WWE events as well as Pirate and Penguin games.  John and Emma shared a passion for bowling and corvettes. ...