HELENA C. STOJAKOVICH, 94, formerly of Duquesne and McKeesport, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in St Augustine, Florida.  Born April 3, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Lucia Phillips, and wife of the late Nick Stojakovich. She was an ardent fan of the Steelers and the Penguins.  Helena was a long-time member of Praise Assembly of God in North Versailles.  She loved the Word of God, her favorite verse being John 3:16:...

Jacob W. “Jake” Strang, age 28, of Dravosburg, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at home. Born in Pittsburgh on April 26, 1995, he is the son of Debra (Hazel) Phifer of West Mifflin and the late Paul Strang. He worked as a meat cutter, loved to travel, play golf, boating and rafting. He also enjoyed online gambling and going to the casino. He is survived by his mother; was the brother of the late Desiree Shilllingburg; uncle of Hayley (Tim) Gaskill, Mark Shillingburg,...

Robert M. Paul, age 59, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at home. Born in McKeesport on January 2, 1964, he is the son of Nancy Jane (Mihalik) Paul of Jefferson Hills and the late Robert J. Paul. He is also survived by his brother, Gregory Paul of West Mifflin. There is no visitation. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Mifflin, with Rev. Daniel D’Antonio officiating. His family has...

Age 95, of Forest Hills, formerly of Rankin, went peacefully into life eternal on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  Beloved wife for over 50 years of Amedeo; mother of Mary Ann; sister of late Nunzio Valletta (Italy), late Guido Valletta (Michela ‘Lia) (Italy), and Teresa Valletta (France). Also survived by nephews Antonio and Luigi Valletta (Italy) and Serge, Joel (Haja), and Yves Scappaticci (France) as well as many loving cousins and dear friends. Anna was skilled at...

Dolores “Dolly” Mewkalo, age 92, of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Duquesne on August 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Banosky) Jakub. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - formerly St. Hedwig’s Church. Dolly loved her family above all else, including her many pets over the years. She was always present for family holiday celebrations, sporting events, vacations, and cross...

Boyd B. Anastas, age 75, of West Mifflin, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at home. Born in McKeesport on March 23, 1948, he was the son of the late Boyko and Ann (Stojakovich) Anastas. He was a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in architecture. He was a self-employed Architect, a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, and an avid hunter and fisherman. Boyd is the husband of Susan (Valco) for 55 years; father of Boyd of Duquesne, Jessica of West Mifflin, Alyssa,...

Nancy E. Broadwater, age 76, of Duquesne, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, in UPMC Mercy. Born in Schenectady, NY, on March 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Chloe (Elliott) Tong. She was a former teacher’s aide for the Duquesne City School District, a caregiver at the former Serra Manor in Munhall, and a former member of the former Grace United Church of Christ. Nancy is the common law wife of Roderick O. Davis; mother of James Broadwater of Duquesne, Lisa...

Geralyn Robare, age 62, of Turtle Creek, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, in UPMC East-Monroeville. Born in Braddock on December 2, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Mae (Cassidy) Robare. She was a former home health care nurse and enjoyed crocheting. She is the mother of Branden Douglass of Turtle Creek, Geralyn Douglass of Ross Twp., and the late Bruce Douglass; life partner of John Hornyak of Turtle Creek; and sister of Marion (John) Petrovay of North...

Barbara A. Andres, age 86, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Jefferson Hills Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. Born in Pittsburgh on September, 25, 1937, she was a retired secretary at the West Mifflin Middle School and West Mifflin High School and a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Agnes Church. She was the wife of the late James Andres and mother of the late James K. Kleist and the late Mark S. Kleist. She is the grandmother of Courtney Kleist of...

Margaret V. Estok, age 98, of West Mifflin, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Grandview Estates, in Elizabeth Twp. Born in Duquesne on June 30, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Lukas and Anna (Majoros) Prokay. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Joseph Church, was a wonderful grandma and it brought her joy to be with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking and was an excellent stuffed cabbage maker. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting, and...