All Obituaries

Conrad "Leroy" Balest age 78 of Ringertown / Export, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was born May 29, 1943 in Jeannette, a son of the late Conrad and Dorothy (Korche) Balest. Leroy was a retired employee of Franklin Regional School District where he worked in the maintenance department. He was an amazing athlete who exceled in every sport that he played. He was a proud member of the 1952-1955 White Valley Little League championship team that went undefeated for 4...

Vernon Walter Doutt Jr., 81, of Export, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at his residence in Export. Vernon was born May 5, 1941, in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late Josephine (Wagner) and Vernon Doutt Sr. Vernon graduated from Vandergrift High School with the Class of 1959 and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree from Grove City College in mechanical engineering. He was employed by Alcoa and Dupont, and then retired after 38 years at Westinghouse Electric Nuclear Service...

Sabrina Lynn Sisk age 24 of Saltsburg, died April 21, 2022 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born November 3, 1997 in Monroeville, the daughter of Glen Sisk of Export and Bonnie Payton of Saltsburg. Sabrina was a 2017 graduate of Franklin Regional School District, Murrysville. She had an infectious laugh and touched the heart of everyone she met. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her boyfriend; Mike Walker; loving aunts and uncles; Melissa (Mike) Palmer of...

  B. Earnest “Ernie” Long late of Export Borough and Smethport Borough, died on April 6, 2022 in Forbes Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  B. Earnest was born on August 4, 1929, in Export as the fourth child of George and Anna (Earnest) Long.  Ernie was raised during the Depression and orphaned at 16 years old that instilled in him an intense work ethic he would display throughout his life.  B. Earnest graduated from Export Borough High School...

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” (McClelland) Yerick, age 63 of Export, passed away suddenly, April 3, 2022 in UPMC East, Monroeville of a rare, aggressive cancer. She was born August 8, 1958 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of William T. and Elizabeth A. (Snyder) McClelland of Monroeville. Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Gateway High School in Monroeville. She was a member of Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrysville and was employed for many years in the cosmetic industry as a hair dresser and as a...

Robert S. “Bob” Powell, Jr., age 48 of Vandergrift, formerly of Export, died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at his home. He was born November 13, 1973 in Mt. Lebanon, a son of the late Robert S. Sr., and Helen (Grey) Powell. Bob was a United States Marine veteran who enjoyed driving, riding and working on his vehicles; especially his Pontiacs, Chevy trucks, Quads and his Harley. Surviving is his loving son; Devon Powell of Export and siblings; Joe (Jennifer) Blaze, Candice Powell and...

Larry Louis Biesuz, age 76, of Export passed away, March 18, 2022 at his home, with family and cats by his side. He was born June 9, 1945, in Export, to the late Eli and Mary (Mediate) Biesuz. Larry was the devoted husband to the late Judith A. “Judy” Biesuz. He worked at the Westinghouse Airbrake in Wilmerding with more than 45 years of service. He was a member of St Mary Church, Export, many social clubs and was an honorary Fireman in Export. Larry loved music, enjoyed playing...

Mildred (Kukich) Hancsak age 99 of Export died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in UPMC East. She was born January 24, 1923 in Export, a daughter of the late Dmitar and Milica (Merich) Kukich. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands; Charles Mixinotch and Cyril Hancsak. Mildred was a member of St. Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church in Monroeville and was a life- long resident of Export. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be sorely missed. Surviving are...

Barbara J. “Barb” (Schlemmer) Daykon, age 57 of Jeannette, passed away, March 8, 2022 in Excela Health, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born March 14, 1964 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of the late William and Julie (Fetterman) Schlemmer. She was employed as a beautician at Export Hair Gallery for many years. Barb enjoyed reading, gardening and was an avid Pittsburgh Penguin fan. She was a cheerful woman who always put other peoples needs before her own. Barb...

Mary Pat (Kirkwood) Rhoades, age 57 of Murrysville, passed away on March 6, 2022 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born August 10, 1964 in Columbia Hospital in Wilkinsburg, a daughter of the late James N. and Alberta A. (Kessler) Kirkwood. Mary Pat graduated from Franklin Regional High School in 1982. She loved and valued her time with her grandchildren and was a huge Pittsburgh Penguin fan. Mary Pat had a strong will to live and...