Gemilas Chesed Synagogue is responsible for two cemeteries. Elrod, which is more than 120 years old, is located on Center Street in Versailles Borough. The New Gemilas Chesed Cemetery is located in White Oak Borough, and was consecrated in 1980.

Richard Bollinger is the Chairman of the Cemetery Committee. Contact the shul office at gemilaschesed@gmail.com or by phone at 412-678-8859 with any questions.

DIRECTIONS TO ELROD CEMETERY
837 Center Street, McKeesport, PA  15132   [Map]

From Pittsburgh
Parkway East (I-376) East to the Forest Hills Exit (78A) (Ardmore Boulevard which is also State Route 30). Continue on this highway approximately 5 miles to Route 48/ Orange Belt/Jacks Run Road and turn right. Continue on this road for approximately 2-1/2 miles past Lincoln Way (a Wendy's on the near right corner, a Dairy Queen on the far right corner, a Taco Bell on the near left corner and a car dealership on the far left corner). At the first left turn onto a street, turn left onto Rippel Road (this has some sort of public works station on the far left corner). Continue on this street up and around, staying to your right at the first intersection. Continue on until you come to the first cemetery on your left. Park in the lot. The other two cemeteries are Tree of Life/S'fard (in the back) and Temple B'nei Israel, to the right.

From I-76 (PA turnpike)
PA turnpike (I-76) to the Irwin exit (#66) towards Pittburgh. This is State Route 30. Continue on this highway approximately 3-1/2 miles to Route 48 (Jacks Run Road/Orange Belt) and turn left. Continue on this road for approximately 2-1/2 miles past Lincoln Way (a Wendy's on the near right corner, a Dairy Queen on the far right corner, a Taco Bell on the near left corner and acar dealership on the far left corner). At the first left turn onto a street, turn left onto Ripple Road (this has some sort of public works station on the far left corner). Continue on this street up and around, staying to your right at the first intersection. Continue on until you come to the first cemetery on your left. Park in the lot. The other two cemeteries are Tree of Life/S'fard (in the back) and Temple B'nei Israel, to the right.

DIRECTIONS TO NEW GEMILAS CHESED CEMETERY
(Across the street from) 178 Upper Heckman Rd., White Oak, PA  15131   [Map]

From Pittsburgh
Parkway East (I-376) East to the Forest Hills Exit (78A) (Ardmore Boulevard which is also State Route 30). Continue on this highway approximately 4 miles to Broad Street, (turns into Foster Rd.) (This intersection has a cemetery on your left, and Striffler's monuments on your right corner and Matt's Furniture on the far right corner) and turn right. Continue for about 1-1/2 miles to Lower Heckman and turn left. Proceed 1 block and turn left again onto Upper Heckman. Proceed about 1/4 mile, (passing St. Mary's Cemetery) and the Gemilas Chesed Cemetery will be on your left.

From I-76 (PA turnpike)
PA turnpike (I-76) to the Irwin exit (#66) towards Pittburgh. This is State Route 30. Continue on this highway approximately 4 miles and turn left onto Foster Road (This intersection has a cemetery on your left, and Striffler's monuments on your right corner). Continue for about 1-1/2 miles to Lower Heckman and turn left. Proceed 1 block and turn left again onto Upper Heckman. Proceed about 1/4 mile, (passing St. Mary's Cemetery) and the Gemilas Chesed Cemetery will be on your left.