Florence J. (Madeya) Gibas North Huntingdon, formerly of West Mifflin Florence Josephine (Madeya) Gibas passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at the age of 91, her family announces with great sadness. She was the last of the original Madeya clan of Duquesne. The daughter of Polish immigrants, Jacob and Josephine Madeja, Florence was born and raised in Duquesne. After graduating high school in 1945, she worked in the local steel mill until her marriage to Sylvester in 1950. Together, they...

Sister Liguori Rossner 78, on November 7, 2019.  Born Patricia Rossner on July 31, 1941 in Duquesne, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Genevieve (Pustelny) Rossner Sr.  She attended St. Joseph Elementary School in Duquesne, Divine Redeemer Academy in Elizabeth and Duquesne University where she received a B.S. Ed.  She later attended Carnegie Mellon University and received an M.A. in History.  She entered the Community of the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer in...

LOIS ‘LOI’ CAROL MURPHY AGE 60 OF PITTSBURGH, FORMERLY OF BETHEL PARK, PASSED PEACEFULLY ON OCTOBER  7, 2019 AT HOME.  LOI WAS BORN ON NOV. 9, 1958 IN BUFFALO, N.Y. SHE WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE WILLIAM D. AND MILDRED V. (LEWIS) MURPHY SR. SHE IS THE SISTER OF JAMES D. MURPHY SR. (JENNIE LOU), OF N.Y., WILLIAM D. MURPHY JR. (FRAN) OF CA., JEAN A. INGRAM (LATE STANLEY) OF PA., AND V. DALE MURPHY (BUD) OF PA. LOI IS THE AUNT OF LUANNE, LINDA, JILL, PATTY, JUDY, AND...

Arlene F. Makar age 80, of West Mifflin, on October 18, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Miller) Burda. Arlene was retired from Bettis Atomic Plant where she was an administrative assistant. A member of Christ the Light of the World Parish, she enjoyed golfing, playing the piano and swimming at the YMCA. Mother of Craig Alan Makar of West Mifflin and Shawn Makar of West Mifflin; grandmother of Cody Makar. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MALOY-SCHLEIFER...

Esther (Skillsky) Steimer age 98, of Houston, TX formerly of Duquesne, on October 22, 2019. She was born June 11, 1921 in Duquesne. A daughter of the late William and Nell Skillsky. Esther was much more than a homemaker, earlier in life she was the bookkeeper of her fathers coal mining business. She attended Business School and obtained a pilot license. She became the wife of Joseph Steimer; and raised nine children. A talented seamstress, she created beautifully tailored clothing for all of...

BARBARA  L. MANNELLA age 82, of West Mifflin, on October 17, 2019. She was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Durkin) Bird. Barbara was retired from Western Penitentiary in the Accounts Payable Department and was a school bus driver and bus monitor. She also volunteered for the Peace Corps and spent two years in Samoa. She also enjoyed shopping and going to dinner. Wife of the late Michael Mannella; mother of Michael (Debbie) Mannella of Conway, SC, Sandra Mannella of Munhall,...

Timothy A. Sable of Erie, PA on October 18, 2019.  Born in McKeesport on March 30, 1955, he was the son of the late Orrin “Bucky” & Mary Sable. Timothy was a retired school Guidance Administrator in Rochester, NY.  He is survived by his brother Patrick (Mary Catherine) Sable of South Park; nephews Nicholas Hvasta and Michael (Amanda) Sable, niece Kelly (John) Tusai and cousin Sandra (Derek) Saldanha.  Timothy was predeceased by his sister, June Hvasta. ...

Carol W. Ginardi, 82, of North Huntingdon, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. She was born Feb. 17, 1937, in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Hitchens) Wabrick. Carol was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Irwin. She worked for Ginardi Catering and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 63 years to Charles A. Ginardi Sr.; mother of Joni Lee, of South Carolina, Charles A. Ginardi Jr., of Irwin,...

Elizabeth M. Betty (Ellis) Bogacik age 93 of Sharpsburg, GA., Formerly Of Duquesne, on September 27, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Kaplar) Elles. Betty was a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne. She played the bass Fiddle in a musical group, and wrote a song about Christ the Light of World and presented it to the parish. Betty created her own crossword puzzles and dedicated her life to God and was very generous and gave glory to...

Mary B. Erickson age 94, of White Oak, formerly of Duquense, on October 1, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Gulash) Michak. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, West Mifflin. Her family was her life. Beloved wife of the late Richard W. Erickson, Sr.; mother of Kathleeen (Christopher) Steimer of Elizabeth Twp. and the late Richard W. "Chirp" Erickson, Jr.; grandmother of Erica Erickson, Stacey (John) Wilczek of Munhall, Rachel (Scott) Bellomo of Charlotte,...