All Obituaries

Theodore “Ted” Karas March 11, 1938 - November 20, 2021 Unexpectedly passed on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the age of 83 at his home in White Oak. Ted is survived by his brothers, Samuel (Lisa) Karas, John “Doug” (Georgann) Karas and Daniel Karas, numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in passing by his parents, John and Milka (Savic) Karas, and his brother, Milovan “Butch” Karas. Ted was a proud...

Joseph A. Iantimarino November 14, 1942 - November 12, 2021 Peacefully passed on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the age of 78. Joe was the devoted husband of Antonette (Braun) Iantimarino for 44 years. He was the loving father of Pam (Paul) Byrd, Greg, Robert (Tina), Wayne (Lori), and the late Debbie Ruccio. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and friends. Joe was very musically inclined, especially with reed instruments. He was an...

Bridget Gomez-Madden February 27, 1977 - November 8, 2021 How do you even begin to write an obituary for your first-born child? It is almost unbearable. To think these thoughts stains my heart with darkness and pain. Yet the Bridget we knew and loved, was anything but that. Bridget was filled with love for her family and her friends but her health issues of lupus and diabetes brought on unimaginable demons. Although she fought often, she gave in often. That is the nature of that beast. The...

Melissa A. (Baldwin) Elaschat June 4, 1969 – November 2, 2021 On Tuesday November 2, 2021 age 52 of Wilkins Township. Melissa was the wife of Frank Elaschat. Loving and devoted mom of Meghan Elaschat.  Daughter of Michelle and Larry Baldwin.  Sister of Jeff Baldwin, Tom Baldwin and Michael Baldwin. Melissa is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends .  She was a loving and devoted mom to Meghan, her passion was gymnastics, active member of Christ...

Rev. Peter Anthony Alfieri March 13, 1926 - October 19, 2021 Rev. Peter Anthony Alfieri, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2021 in Lantana, FL. He was born March 13, 1926, in East McKeesport, PA, the son of Gennaro and Assunta (Macchione) Alfieri; brother of Angie (Mario) Bortoluzzi, Deborah (late Daniel) Daugherty, James (Jean) Alfieri and the late Victor (Floy) Alfieri. Husband of the late Angeline (Pregano) Alfieri; beloved father of Leah (David) Carmo, Rebekah...

Ann (Wilcox) Sant July 30, 1944 – October 15, 2021  Ann Elizabeth (Wilcox) Sant, 77, of Level Green passed away October 15, 2021. Born in McKeesport on July 30, 1944, to the late Robert and Sadie (Betras) Wilcox, she attended McKeesport High School, resided with her growing family in McKeesport  until moving to Level Green in 1974. She is preceded in death by her parents, her only brother,  Michael Wilcox and her son-in-law, Todd Everhart. Ann is lovingly...

Emma (Jurmann) Ravella August 20, 1922 - October 9, 2021 Peacefully passed on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the age of 99. Emma was the devoted wife of the late Frank A. “Smokey” Ravella. She was the loving mother of Joseph “Joe” and Frank (Donna) Ravella. She was the adoring grandmother of Nick (Veronica),Ashley, Frank (Connie), and Devin; great-grandmother of Nicholas, Penelope, Frankie and Peter. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and all who loved...

Elizabeth “Betty” (Polce) Mikosz April 11, 1938 - October 5, 2021 Peacefully passed on October 5, 2021 at the age of 83. Betty was the devoted wife of the late George Mikosz. She was the cherished daughter of the late Veto and Anna Polce. Loving sister of Virginia Polce, Pauline Martinelli, Josephine Chioda, Helen Periello, Clara Cristoforo, Joseph Polce, Dominec Polce, and Veto Polce, all of whom preceded her in passing. She is survived by her sisters-in –law,...

Georgia M. (Bianchi) Nix July 10, 1936 - October 4, 2021 Peacefully passed on Monday, October 4, 2021 at the age of 85. Georgia was the devoted wife of the late Ronald Nix. Loving Mother of Timothy (Robin) Nix, Laura (Eddie Dobransky) Fedorko, Amy (Kenneth) Marton, Thomas (Ruth) Nix and Sarah (Jeff) Forsythe. Adoring grandmother of John “Jay” Fedorko, Jessica Fedorko, Jeffery (Keri) Forsythe, Brittany (Seth) Klem, Rachel Forsythe, Alyssa Nix and Sydney Nix,...

Dorothy A. (Churchfield) Goldsmith December 29, 1938 - October 3, 2021 Peacefully passed on October 3, 2021 at the age of 82. Dorothy was the loving mother of James Bezts, Gloria Peifer, Patricia Doyle, Lila Doyle, Michael Bezts, Alan Fisher, Robert Fisher and the late Brenda Bezts. She is also survived by her grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to her daughter, Brenda, Dorothy was preceded in passing by her parents, George and Alfreda Churchfield.  All...