Obituaries

Rocco Samuel Ragone

Rocco Samuel Ragone

Feb 25, 2026

Rocco Samuel Ragone, 98 of Clairton, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Roxanne Oberst in Gibsonia, PA on February 25, 2026. He was surrounded by the love of his family. He was born to Francesco “Frank” Ragone and Carrie (Krutz) Ragone on the 31st of January 1928 and was the youngest of seven children.

As a young boy,...

Robert "Bob" Dora

Robert "Bob" Dora

Feb 23, 2026

Robert "Bob" Dora, a master storyteller and lifelong resident of the area, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. He resided in Finleyville, Pennsylvania and was formerly of Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania. Bob was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1952, a son of Joseph and Marie Julia (Potersnak) Dora.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Whitney Dora; his nephew, Jason...

John "Jack" Neel

John "Jack" Neel

Feb 22, 2026

John “Jack” Neel, age 74 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the Bridgeville Rehab-Care Center in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.



Jack, born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on May 25, 1951, was the only child of Edwin C. and Blanche (Bellis) Neel. He had his own Barber Shop in Glassport, Pennsylvania, cutting customers’ hair from the late 1970’s to...

Chet Lee Fragassi

Chet Lee Fragassi

Feb 18, 2026

Chet Fragassi, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at his home in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. He was born March 6, 1964, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to his parents, the late Chester Lee Fragassi and Mary Catherine (Przywarty) Fragassi. Chet brought joy and warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A passionate individual, Chet found comfort and...

Dolores "Dolly" Fletcher

Dolores "Dolly" Fletcher

Feb 8, 2026

Dolores “Dolly” Fletcher, of Jefferson Hills, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with her family by her side. The love and attention she received, particularly at this time of her life, is a testament to the love and attention she always offered to others.

Dolly was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Fletcher, Sr...

Rose Mary Lawrence

Rose Mary Lawrence

Feb 4, 2026

Rose Mary Lawrence, age 79 of Jefferson Hills, PA and formerly of Latrobe, PA passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from Endometrial Cancer. Rose Mary was born on August 21, 1946, in Nicktown, Cambria County, PA and was currently residing with her son, Kevin, in Jefferson Hills. She was 1 of 7 children of Joseph...

Lisa Morris

Lisa Morris

Jan 22, 2026

Lisa Morris, age 60 of West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 22, 2026. She was born on December 16, 1965, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, one of 3 children of Merle and Patricia (Smith) Morris.

Lisa, a lifetime resident of West Elizabeth, loved gardening and baking. She dedicated herself to West Elizabeth and serving the community. She served...

Raymond A. Kolar

Raymond A. Kolar

Jan 12, 2026

Raymond A. Kolar, age 84, of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on January 12, 2026, with his loving wife, Mary Ann, by his side. He was born January 14, 1941, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 1 of 5 children to the late Andrew & Helen Kolar.

Ray proudly served his country for 4 years in the United States Navy, spending 3...

Dr. William G. Braun

Dr. William G. Braun

Jan 5, 2026

Dr. William G. "Bill" Braun, age 101, of Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 2, 1924, in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Walter "Hoosier" and Mary “Mae” Braun.

Bill was a highly decorated, devoted WWII soldier. He served in the Third Infantry Division, 7th...

John E. Cmar

John E. Cmar

Dec 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of John E. Cmar announces his passing on Friday, December 12, 2025. John, 70, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of North Braddock, passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his devoted wife, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was the beloved husband of Suzanne “Suzie” Burns Cmar; the loving father...

Geraldine L. Orebaugh

Geraldine L. Orebaugh

Dec 10, 2025

Geraldine Orebaugh died peacefully of natural causes on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. She is survived by her son, Steven Orebaugh (Jennifer) and daughter, Kathleen Orebaugh, both of Pittsburgh, and her granddaughter, Olivia Orebaugh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, who died in 1983, and by her brother William Kelsey, and sisters Carolyn Morrison and...

John Anthony Capocciama

John Anthony Capocciama

Dec 10, 2025

John Anthony Capocciama, 88, a kind gentle soul of Clairton, peacefully went to the lord Dec. 10, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. 

John was born on Aug. 1, 1937, to the late Patsy & Anna (Pholar) Capocciama.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Patelis and brother, Donato “Dan” Capocciama. 

A lifelong resident of Clairton, a city he was so...

Jeanne Carla (Lako) Rihn

Jeanne Carla (Lako) Rihn

Nov 19, 2025

Jeanne Carla Rihn, age 68 of Forward Township, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1957, and was 1 of 4 children of Nicholas and Marianne (Kmetz) Lako. Jeanne in the Elizabeth Forward area graduating from Elizabeth Forward High School and then pursuing nursing school, graduating from the Mercy School...

Daniel Mrochek

Daniel Mrochek

Nov 11, 2025

Daniel Mrochek, age 81 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He was born Daniel Francis Mrochek a son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Ondic) Mrochek on July 7, 1944, in Monongahela, Pennsylvania.

Daniel was a retired Steel Worker who worked for US Steel’s Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. He loved to hunt, fish and snow...

Carole Ann Kostrub

Carole Ann Kostrub

Nov 3, 2025

Carole Ann Kostrub, age 79, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, passed away surrounded by her loving family, at her home on Monday, November 3, 2025.

Carole was born September 11, 1946, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, and graduated from West Mifflin North High School in 1964. She had worked for the Bell Telephone company for eight years and was a homemaker most of her...

Gina Marie Muscante

Gina Marie Muscante

Oct 27, 2025

GINA MARIE MUSCANTE

Gina Muscante, age 60, of Lincoln Borough, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young adult. While we are devastated by her death, we rejoice in the promise of eternal life.

Gina was born on February 1, 1965, one of two children of Janet Evans and Frank...

Rev. Robert "Bob" Koschik

Rev. Robert "Bob" Koschik

Oct 26, 2025

Reverend Robert “Bob” Koschik, passed away peacefully at his home in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Bob was born Robert William Koschik in Braddock, Pennsylvania on November 13, 1947, one of two sons of Carl Andrew Koschik and Anna Susan (Wlahofsky) Koschik.

He was a graduate of Churchill High School, Point Park College and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary....

Pamela (Shea) Huff

Pamela (Shea) Huff

Oct 14, 2025

PAMELA L. (SHEA) HUFF

Pamela “Pam” Huff, age 65 of Rostraver Township, Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1960, Pamela Louise Shea, in Torrance, California, one of four children of Richard and Clara Shea.

Pam grew up in Torrance and played high school soccer. She met her husband, Don when he came...

David "Moose" Massaro

David "Moose" Massaro

Oct 7, 2025

David John Massaro, age 77, of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Dave was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on October 9, 1947, one of six children of Martino Milan Massaro and Dora (Heaps) Massaro.

Dave grew up in Clairton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Clairton High School. Early in his...

Raymond J. Kloock

Raymond J. Kloock

Sep 25, 2025

Ray Kloock, age 93 of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, died on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born Raymond Joseph Kloock in New Salem, Fayette County, Pennsylvania on March 18, 1932, one of nine children of George Samuel Kloock and Catherine Gertrude (Lawler) Kloock. Ray grew up in the Masontown area of Fayette County and graduated from All Saints High School.

Ray...