Obituaries by LocationRandolph
Florence P. “Boots” (Rucker) Randolph, 78, of Detroit, formerly of Coraopolis, died Thursday, Jan. 1, at her residence.
Ms. Randolph was born June 2, 1925 in Pittsburgh to Lula Mae (Buntin) Rucker of Coraopolis and the late Richard Rucker. She attended Coraopolis schools and was retired nurses’ assistant at Eye & Ear Hospital as well as West Penn Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her son, Columbus, and her grandson, Garland.
Survivors include: three sons, Royce Daniels of Ft. Washington, Md., Wallace Allen Castile of Pittsburgh and Tyrone Martin Castile of Indiana; one daughter, Lula May Daniels of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, Richard Rucker of Coraopolis and George Rucker of Ft. Washington, Md.; four sisters, Lucy Holmes of Coraopolis, Maxine Collins of Crafton, Ruth Brewer of Indianapolis, Ind. And Rose Thompkins of Pittsburgh; and two granddaughters.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland’s of Coraopolis.
Burial was private.
Recker
Ashley Michele Recker, 2, of Pittsburgh, died Thursday, Jan. 15.
Ashley was born Dec. 6, 2001 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Brian and Michele Recker. She attended Parent’s First Choice Day Care and Sharon Community Presbyterian Church. Even through her struggles, Ashley always had a joyful smile for everyone, and a thankful heart. She will be loved and cherished by all and will be sadly missed.
She was the granddaughter of Onny Schwerin of Moon Township. Ashley was the niece of Patty and Mark Schwerin and Holly and Charles Recker, all of Pittsburgh.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland’s of Moon Township.
Burial was at Sewickley Cemetery.
Richards
Mark C. Richards, 52, of York, S.C., formerly of Coraopolis, died Thursday, Jan. 8.
Mr. Richards was born Dec. 21, 1952 in Sewickley to the late Robert C. and Edna Mae (Rodibaugh) Richards. He was a machinist for Valmat and was a member of the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include: his wife, Nancy; three daughters, Kerri Lynn Richards of Coraopolis, and Kelly Jo Richards and Melissa Richards, both of Moon Township; and five grandchildren.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland’s of Coraopolis.
Burial was private.
Skibo-Grannis
Donald E. Skibo-Grannis, 77, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Neville Island, died Friday, Jan. 2.
Mr. Skibo was born in Pittsburgh. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Chester. A few years later, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served until he retired in 1968 as a 1st Sergeant.
Following retirement, Mr. Skibo drove a truck for 20 years. He was a life member of the DAV, a member of the Masonic Lodge in El Paso, Texas and American Legion John P. Burns Post 36 of Tucson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Grannis, and one brother, Robert.
Survivors include: his wife, Dianna and her daughters, Debbie and Connie; his former wife, Henny and their daughters, Cindy, Patti and Janet; three brothers, John, Ted and Richard; and one sister, Ruth.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5325 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85712.
Stewart
Walter L. Stewart, 76, of Coraopolis, died Saturday, Jan. 10.
Survivors include: his wife, Beatrice; six sons, Allan (Kim), Thomas (Celeste), Walter, Jr. (Priscilla), Ronald, Jonathan (Tammy) and Jay (Dana); one daughter, Julia (Larry); one brother, Robert; two sisters, Shirley and Linda; and 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were handled by McDermott Funeral Home in McKees Rocks.
Burial was private.
Annis
Florence C. Annis, 91, a Coraopolis resident most of her life, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Ohio Valley Hospital.
Ms. Annis was born March 15, 1912 in Pittsburgh to the late Michael and Rose (Tuchnowska) Annis. She was a member of St. Joseph Church. She was a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Office located at Mill and Fifth in Coraopolis. She was well known for her hobby of sewing clothes.
Ms. Annis was preceded in death by her brother, Alfred.
She is survived by her two sisters, Irene and Mary Lou Annis, both of Coraopolis.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland’s of Coraopolis.
Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery.
Carbiener
Audrey (Carroll) Carbiener, 75, a Moon Township resident for 40 years, died Friday, Jan. 9, at Mariner Health Care Center of West Hills.
Ms. Carbiener was born Jan. 23, 1928 to the late Frank E. and Marie V. (Cunningham) Carroll. She was employed for 20 years by the Aviation Department of Allegheny County, retiring in 1963.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Frank E. Carroll, Jr. and Robert E. Carroll.
Survivors include: one brother, Walter J. Carroll of Moon Township; one sister, Shirley Hanson of Tucson, Ariz.; and nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland’s of Moon Township.
Burial was at Smithfield East End Cemetery.
Combs
Agnes (Boustead) Combs, 94, of the Coraopolis and Moon Township area for 70 years, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the Masonic Village in Sewickley.
Mrs. Combs was born Aug. 11, 1909 in Imperial to the late Joseph and Osie (Cool) Boustead. She was a member of the Hebron Presbyterian Church and was a wonderful homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas.
Survivors include: her daughter, Catherine (Edward) Beaman of Robinson Township; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hebron Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland’s of Coraopolis.
Burial was at Hopewell-Hebron Cemetery.
Dickson
Dennis R. Dickson, 50, an Oakdale resident since September and formerly of Crescent, died Thursday, Jan. 15, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Mr. Dickson was born June 19, 1953 in Pittsburgh to Paul and Lula (Dysert) Dickson of Moon Township. He was a member of the Plumbers/Steamfitters Local No. 47 from 1973-1989. He was the former owner of Essex Beer Distributor in Imperial. He was a 1971graduate of Moon High School and had attended St. Catherine’s of Siena in Wireton.
Mr. Dickson was preceded in death by his wife, Karen.
Survivors include: one son, Eric Dickson of Crescent; one daughter, Leah Dickson of Crescent; three brothers, Paul Dickson of Moon Township, Larry Dickson of Kennedy Township and David Dickson of Sewickley; three sisters, Lois Dydek of Moon Township, Deborah Barone of Kennedy Township and Terri Dickson of Brighton Township; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland’s of Moon Township.
Burial was at St. James Cemetery.
Elkins
Anita M. Elkins, 47, a lifelong resident of Coraopolis, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, at her residence.
Ms. Elkins was born Jan. 31, 1956 in Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Coraopolis United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the choir and was assistant youth leader for three years. She was also a former member of the bell choir, a member of the Wesleyan Service Guild, lay member of The Annual Conference, and a member of the Mary Kay Kennedy Women’s Choral. She was camp nurse for Camp Allegheny Jumonville and Camp Wesleyan, past Worthy Matron of O.E.S. Coraopolis Lodge and a member of the Keith-Holmes V.F.W. Post 402 Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a former L.P.N. for St. John’s Hospital in Pittsburgh.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph.
Anita loved her music and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Coraopolis United Methodist Church, 1205 Ridge Ave., Coraopolis, 15108.
Arrangements were handled by Copeland’s of Coraopolis.
