J. Wayne Grooms, Jr., age 53, of Sandston, VA, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at home. Born in Pittsburgh on June 22, 1972, he was the son of the late John Wayne Grooms Sr. and the late Cecelia Elaine (Ferencz) Grooms. He was a co-owner, with his wife Tammy, of In Home Day Care in Sandston, VA. He enjoyed going to yard sales with his wife, being at home with his family, and playing the guitar. Wayne was the loving husband of Tammy (Thompson) Grooms who he ...

Thomas Andrew Minnick, age 72, of Elizabeth, PA, formerly of Duquesne, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Jefferson Hospital. Born in McKeesport on September 19, 1953, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Daley) Minnick. Tom retired from Precoat Metals after more than 30 years as a slitter operator, where he worked banding raw steel coils. He was a member of Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish – St. Michael Church in Elizabeth. A longtime bowler, ...

Marianne Kristen (Turlik) Matuschek, age 93, of West Union, Iowa, formerly of Duquesne, Pa, passed away April 30, 2026. Born in McKeesport on June 1, 1932, she was the daughter of late Steven and Anna (Freno) Turlik. She was a former member of St. Joseph Church, Duquesne where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, CCD teacher and Lector. Marianne was the loving wife of the late Frank John Matuschek for 66 years. She is survived by Gary (Pam) Matuschek of Ocala, Fl, Frank (Darla) Matuschek ...

Kathryn A. Matta, age 75, of Munhall, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Kane Community Living Center McKeesport. Born in Homestead, PA on September 27, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Betty (McKay) Bell. She was retired from UPMC Shadyside as an EKG Technician, was member of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish-St. Rita Church and enjoyed being with her family. Kathyrn is the loving wife of Joseph C. Matta for 56 years; mother of Frank J. Matta of West Mifflin and Douglas ...

Ronald S. “Zeke” Novich, age 79, of McKeesport, formerly of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Sterling Home, McKeesport. Born in McKeesport on February 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Steve and Betty Novich. He was retired as a clerk from Allegheny County Office in charge of paying gas bills. He was a member of the former Christ the Light of the World Parish, Holy Name Church, where he served as an usher and a member of the former Duquesne Moose. He ...

Paul J. Palestra, age 74, of West Mifflin, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Allegheny General Hospital. Born in McKeesport on July 11, 1951, he was the son of the late Vito and Anna (Majercik) Palestra. Paul worked in sales at Lowe’s in the Waterfront and also previously worked in facility management at the former Great American Federal Savings and Loan. He was a former member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and a former member of the former Duquesne Ambulance Service. He enjoyed ...

On Friday, March 20, 2026, a bright star began shining in the heavens as John “Butch” “Pap” Robert Starmack passed away. Born on March 10, 1942, he grew up in McKeesport, PA as part of a hard-working family whose Dad, Walter, served in the Navy in WWII. John was the first in his family to earn a college degree and believed in education so much that he eventually earned his Phd. from the University of Pittsburgh while teaching full-time, raising four children with his ...

Catherine "Kay" Marie Stump, age 79, of White Oak, left this world the same way she lived in it — having given everything she had to the people she loved. She passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband Bob, who was waiting at Heaven's gate alongside their dear friends Ellen and Jack, Joey, Connie, and Virginia Ivory. Kay was the most devoted wife, bestest mum to seven, a woman of iron faith, a tender of gardens, a tagger of monarch ...

Doreen Elaine (Torok) Phillips, age 71, of Monessen, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at UPMC Magee. Born in McKeesport on January 19, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Dolores (Thomas) Torok. Driven by boundless love, Doreen was well known for her kindness, compassion, and humor. From baking her famous cookies and fudge to gardening, Doreen was always on the move and never sat down except to watch the Pittsburgh Penguins or her favorite show, Game of Thrones. She ...

Marilyn A. Hunt, age 83, of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Whitehall Borough Post Acute Care in Whitehall. Born in Pittsburgh on July 25, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John and Antoinette (Harman) Jeffers. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish-St. Patrick Church and she enjoyed adult coloring books. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 48 years, Paul E. Hunt. She was one of 10 children and is survived by her brother Robert “Moe” ...