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JON C. BOTULA
"BUZZY"
Jon "Buzzy" Botula passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was 77. Ever the loyal local boy, Jon was born in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh to former Superintendent of the Allegheny County Workhouse, Theodore Botula, and... More
"BUZZY"
Jon "Buzzy" Botula passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was 77. Ever the loyal local boy, Jon was born in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh to former Superintendent of the Allegheny County Workhouse, Theodore Botula, and... More
Posted September 16, 2019
DOUGLAS M. FISHER
Age 58, on Friday, September 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Alyson (Doubt) Fisher; son of Anna (Langhorst) Fisher Cornell and the late Roy Fisher; stepson of Norma Fisher. Preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Edward and Lois (Yost) Doubt; loving father of... More
Age 58, on Friday, September 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Alyson (Doubt) Fisher; son of Anna (Langhorst) Fisher Cornell and the late Roy Fisher; stepson of Norma Fisher. Preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Edward and Lois (Yost) Doubt; loving father of... More
Posted September 16, 2019
FAYE N. (TAYLOR) BOMMER
On Friday, September 13, 2019, Faye N. (Taylor) Bommer, age 78, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of Larry Bommer, Jr. and the late Robert E. Sarber; mother of Robert (Donna) Sarber, Daniel (Lisa) Sarber, Randy (Darla) Sarber, and Cynthia (Scott) Bramhall; grandmother of... More
On Friday, September 13, 2019, Faye N. (Taylor) Bommer, age 78, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of Larry Bommer, Jr. and the late Robert E. Sarber; mother of Robert (Donna) Sarber, Daniel (Lisa) Sarber, Randy (Darla) Sarber, and Cynthia (Scott) Bramhall; grandmother of... More
Posted September 16, 2019
JoANN FARRELL
On Friday, September 13, 2019, JoAnn, age 85, of Lawrenceville. Loving wife to the late Gerald J. Farrell, Sr.; beloved mother of Jeffrey (Karen), Dean (Dorothy), Jerry (Renee), Kim, and the late Mark Farrell; sister of Carol Hils, Glenda Abraham and David Livingston; also... More
On Friday, September 13, 2019, JoAnn, age 85, of Lawrenceville. Loving wife to the late Gerald J. Farrell, Sr.; beloved mother of Jeffrey (Karen), Dean (Dorothy), Jerry (Renee), Kim, and the late Mark Farrell; sister of Carol Hils, Glenda Abraham and David Livingston; also... More
Posted September 16, 2019
CAROL A. (LOCANTE) DRUGA
Age 79, on Friday, September 13, 2019, of Castle Shannon. Beloved wife of the late Ronald M., Sr.; loving mother of Ronald M., Jr., Jacqueline Druga, Michael (Jennifer), John (Stephanie), Debbie Lee (Ken) Craig and Lynn Druga; proud grandmother of 20; and... More
Age 79, on Friday, September 13, 2019, of Castle Shannon. Beloved wife of the late Ronald M., Sr.; loving mother of Ronald M., Jr., Jacqueline Druga, Michael (Jennifer), John (Stephanie), Debbie Lee (Ken) Craig and Lynn Druga; proud grandmother of 20; and... More
Posted September 16, 2019
JOSEPH T. ROGOWSKI
Age 105, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Husband of the late Annella Rogowski; loving father of Regina Rogowski, Elaine Paterson, Joe (Judy) and Thad (Joann) Rogowski; preceeded in death by three brothers and five sisters; also survived by 11 grandchildren; and 15... More
Age 105, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Husband of the late Annella Rogowski; loving father of Regina Rogowski, Elaine Paterson, Joe (Judy) and Thad (Joann) Rogowski; preceeded in death by three brothers and five sisters; also survived by 11 grandchildren; and 15... More
Posted September 16, 2019
ELIZABETH (VOLKWEIN) O'BRIEN
"BETTY"
Age 93, of Pittsburgh, on Friday, September 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. O'Brien; daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Carr) Volkwein; loving mother of Peg (Joe) Chernay and Bill (Eileen) )'Brien; dear grandmother of Joe... More
"BETTY"
Age 93, of Pittsburgh, on Friday, September 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. O'Brien; daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Carr) Volkwein; loving mother of Peg (Joe) Chernay and Bill (Eileen) )'Brien; dear grandmother of Joe... More
Posted September 16, 2019
MILDRED DEPAOLO
"MILLIE"
Age 93, of Greenfield. Passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, September 13, 2019. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Anthony DePaolo. Survived by her loving children, James A. (Christine) DePaolo, Jan "Sam" (Tim) Jones, and... More
"MILLIE"
Age 93, of Greenfield. Passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, September 13, 2019. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Anthony DePaolo. Survived by her loving children, James A. (Christine) DePaolo, Jan "Sam" (Tim) Jones, and... More
Posted September 16, 2019
KATHERINE P. KELLEHER
Age 82, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was born in Clairton, PA, on September 23, 1936, to the late Hugh and Katherine (Sherry) Mullen. Kay graduated from University of Pittsburgh and taught in Clairton before moving to Piqua, OH to raise her family and... More
Age 82, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was born in Clairton, PA, on September 23, 1936, to the late Hugh and Katherine (Sherry) Mullen. Kay graduated from University of Pittsburgh and taught in Clairton before moving to Piqua, OH to raise her family and... More
Posted September 16, 2019
EDWARD J. WELSH
Age 97, of Baldwin, formerly of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019. Devoted husband of 63 years to the late PollyAnn K. Welsh; father of Philip J. Welsh; brother of Elaine W. Horvath and Frank Welsh; son of the late Frank and Anna Welsh. Ed was a long... More
Age 97, of Baldwin, formerly of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019. Devoted husband of 63 years to the late PollyAnn K. Welsh; father of Philip J. Welsh; brother of Elaine W. Horvath and Frank Welsh; son of the late Frank and Anna Welsh. Ed was a long... More
Posted September 16, 2019
EARL JOSEPH SNYDER
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Earl was a humble and and hard-working father that instilled values and integrity to his four children and seven grandchildren. Husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Snyder; loving father of... More
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Earl was a humble and and hard-working father that instilled values and integrity to his four children and seven grandchildren. Husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Snyder; loving father of... More
Posted September 16, 2019
JESSE JONES
Age 72, quietly on September 10, 2019. Beloved husband of 52 years to Joyce Germany Jones, and his loving family. Family will receive guests Tuesday, September 17, 2019 9-11 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m. at Christ Missionary Baptist Church, 344 Hale St., 15208. Burial on... More
Age 72, quietly on September 10, 2019. Beloved husband of 52 years to Joyce Germany Jones, and his loving family. Family will receive guests Tuesday, September 17, 2019 9-11 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m. at Christ Missionary Baptist Church, 344 Hale St., 15208. Burial on... More
Posted September 16, 2019
JAMES CROSSAN CHAPLIN IV
Jim passed away peacefully on August 24, age 86, his wife, Nancy Scarton Chaplin holding his hand. Born on March 20, 1933, to the late James Crossan Chaplin III and Gretchen Magdalen Brown Chaplin, Jim was a lifelong resident of Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Jim was an... More
Jim passed away peacefully on August 24, age 86, his wife, Nancy Scarton Chaplin holding his hand. Born on March 20, 1933, to the late James Crossan Chaplin III and Gretchen Magdalen Brown Chaplin, Jim was a lifelong resident of Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Jim was an... More
Posted September 16, 2019
VIRGINIA LEE HEINZ LESLIE
"GINGER" "GIGI"
Visitation and greetings will be held Friday, September 20, 2019, from 2-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the Leslie home, 119 Springhouse Lane, Fox Chapel, PA 15238. Children are welcome and valet service will be available. A Memorial Service for... More
"GINGER" "GIGI"
Visitation and greetings will be held Friday, September 20, 2019, from 2-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the Leslie home, 119 Springhouse Lane, Fox Chapel, PA 15238. Children are welcome and valet service will be available. A Memorial Service for... More
Posted September 16, 2019
ELIZABETH F. OTT
Age 94, of Valencia, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Elizabeth loved church, music, and bookkeeping.She belonged to Homemakers and Card Club. She and her husband enjoyed hosting large extended family picnics for every holiday. Their home was always a family... More
Age 94, of Valencia, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Elizabeth loved church, music, and bookkeeping.She belonged to Homemakers and Card Club. She and her husband enjoyed hosting large extended family picnics for every holiday. Their home was always a family... More
Posted September 15, 2019
MICHAEL JENESKY
Age 40, of Greenfield. Passed peacefully after a courageous 40-year battle with Cystic Fibrosis on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Preceded in death by his Gram, Mary Ellen Valentino. Survived by his loving parents, Dennis and Karen Jenesky. Best friend and brother of Dennis... More
Age 40, of Greenfield. Passed peacefully after a courageous 40-year battle with Cystic Fibrosis on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Preceded in death by his Gram, Mary Ellen Valentino. Survived by his loving parents, Dennis and Karen Jenesky. Best friend and brother of Dennis... More
Posted September 15, 2019
MELVIN WACH, JR.
"MEL"
Melvin ("Mel") E. Wach, Jr. of Coeur d'Alene, ID (formerly of Pittsburgh, PA) died Friday the 13th after a long battle with an Agent Orange related neurological disorder. Mel proudly served our country in Vietnam with the US Army where he was awarded four... More
"MEL"
Melvin ("Mel") E. Wach, Jr. of Coeur d'Alene, ID (formerly of Pittsburgh, PA) died Friday the 13th after a long battle with an Agent Orange related neurological disorder. Mel proudly served our country in Vietnam with the US Army where he was awarded four... More
Posted September 15, 2019
JON C. BOTULA
"BUZZY"
Jon "Buzzy" Botula passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was 77. Ever the loyal local boy, Jon was born in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh to former Superintendent of the Allegheny County Workhouse, Theodore Botula, and... More
"BUZZY"
Jon "Buzzy" Botula passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was 77. Ever the loyal local boy, Jon was born in the Beechview neighborhood of Pittsburgh to former Superintendent of the Allegheny County Workhouse, Theodore Botula, and... More
Posted September 15, 2019
RUTH ANN MURAWSKI
Age 76, on Saturday, September 14, 2019, formerly of the South Side. Daughter of the late Henry L. and Anna M. Murawski; sister of Paul F. (late Mary Ann), Mary Leona, Hank J. (Marty), and the late Edward R. Murawski. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation... More
Age 76, on Saturday, September 14, 2019, formerly of the South Side. Daughter of the late Henry L. and Anna M. Murawski; sister of Paul F. (late Mary Ann), Mary Leona, Hank J. (Marty), and the late Edward R. Murawski. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation... More
Posted September 15, 2019
DAVID C. HANSON
Age 81, of Bethel Park, PA, died on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at St. Clair Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL, on July 25, 1938, the son of Charles and Maybelle Hanson. He married Shirley J. Ginder in 1960. He is survived by three children, including Elaine Fite of... More
Age 81, of Bethel Park, PA, died on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at St. Clair Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL, on July 25, 1938, the son of Charles and Maybelle Hanson. He married Shirley J. Ginder in 1960. He is survived by three children, including Elaine Fite of... More
Posted September 15, 2019
EDWARD MICHAEL LUTHERAN
Of West Mifflin, on September 14, 2019, age 41. Loving father of Lily Grace Lutheran; beloved son of Edward and Donna (Carey) Lutheran; brother of Marilyn (Steve) and Nancy Lutheran; uncle of Alan; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends... More
Of West Mifflin, on September 14, 2019, age 41. Loving father of Lily Grace Lutheran; beloved son of Edward and Donna (Carey) Lutheran; brother of Marilyn (Steve) and Nancy Lutheran; uncle of Alan; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends... More
Posted September 15, 2019
MARY (MILANEK) GALLAGHER
Age 81, on September 13, 2019. Sister to Frances Talerico (James), Janet Stoltz and Frank Vukosic. Mary was the mother of Matthew Milanek, Marian Milanek, and Michael Milanek (deceased). Her grandchildren are Shelby Milanek, Kathryn Moormann, and Elizabeth... More
Age 81, on September 13, 2019. Sister to Frances Talerico (James), Janet Stoltz and Frank Vukosic. Mary was the mother of Matthew Milanek, Marian Milanek, and Michael Milanek (deceased). Her grandchildren are Shelby Milanek, Kathryn Moormann, and Elizabeth... More
Posted September 15, 2019
BETTY A. PIKULA
Age 68, of Liberty Boro, died Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh on May 7, 1951 and is the daughter of the late Steve and Betty Maleski. She worked as the Administrative Assistant of the Medical Education Department of UPMC St. Margaret's. She was a... More
Age 68, of Liberty Boro, died Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh on May 7, 1951 and is the daughter of the late Steve and Betty Maleski. She worked as the Administrative Assistant of the Medical Education Department of UPMC St. Margaret's. She was a... More
Posted September 15, 2019
PATRICIA "PATTY" M. (WALTERS) OTIS
Of Bethel Park, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Daughter of the late William and Marie Walters; beloved wife of 44 years to William "Bill" Otis; loving mother of Gretchen E. (Mark) Brashears, Garth W. Otis and Gwyneth R. Otis;... More
Of Bethel Park, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Daughter of the late William and Marie Walters; beloved wife of 44 years to William "Bill" Otis; loving mother of Gretchen E. (Mark) Brashears, Garth W. Otis and Gwyneth R. Otis;... More
Posted September 15, 2019
EMERY JOSEPH OLLIS
Age 78, of Bethel Park, passed away on September 12, 2019, after a lengthy illness, he is no longer suffering and with his Savior. Beloved husband of Linda (Bohonak) Ollis; loving father of Jennifer (David) Barker and Christina (Kevin) Angelo; proud grandfather of... More
Age 78, of Bethel Park, passed away on September 12, 2019, after a lengthy illness, he is no longer suffering and with his Savior. Beloved husband of Linda (Bohonak) Ollis; loving father of Jennifer (David) Barker and Christina (Kevin) Angelo; proud grandfather of... More
Posted September 15, 2019
HERMAN "SKIP" CONNORS
Age 89, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, of complications from an illness. Son of Herman and Regina Connors, Skip was raised in Passaic, New Jersey with his older sister, Jean. After graduating from Rutgers University with an Engineering degree, Skip moved... More
Age 89, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, of complications from an illness. Son of Herman and Regina Connors, Skip was raised in Passaic, New Jersey with his older sister, Jean. After graduating from Rutgers University with an Engineering degree, Skip moved... More
Posted September 15, 2019
FAYE N. (TAYLOR) BOMMER
On Friday, September 13, 2019, Faye N. (Taylor) Bommer, age 78, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of Larry Bommer, Jr. and the late Robert E. Sarber; mother of Robert (Donna) Sarber, Daniel (Lisa) Sarber, Randy (Darla) Sarber, and Cynthia (Scott) Bramhall; grandmother of... More
On Friday, September 13, 2019, Faye N. (Taylor) Bommer, age 78, of Whitehall. Beloved wife of Larry Bommer, Jr. and the late Robert E. Sarber; mother of Robert (Donna) Sarber, Daniel (Lisa) Sarber, Randy (Darla) Sarber, and Cynthia (Scott) Bramhall; grandmother of... More
Posted September 15, 2019
SAM DAVIS
Ruel Samuel Davis (Sam Davis) was born on July 5, 1944, to Irene and Ruel Davis in Ocilla, Georgia. He is survived by his 95 year old mother; sister, Lanette Davis Martin; brother, Eric McCrae; and his beloved, Tamara Davis. He left an undeniable impression on his seven children,... More
Ruel Samuel Davis (Sam Davis) was born on July 5, 1944, to Irene and Ruel Davis in Ocilla, Georgia. He is survived by his 95 year old mother; sister, Lanette Davis Martin; brother, Eric McCrae; and his beloved, Tamara Davis. He left an undeniable impression on his seven children,... More
Posted September 15, 2019
CAROL A. (LOCANTE) DRUGA
Age 79, on Friday, September 13, 2019, of Castle Shannon. Beloved wife of the late Ronald M., Sr.; loving mother of Ronald M., Jr., Jacqueline Druga, Michael (Jennifer), John (Stephanie), Debbie Lee (Ken) Craig and Lynn Druga; proud grandmother of 20; and... More
Age 79, on Friday, September 13, 2019, of Castle Shannon. Beloved wife of the late Ronald M., Sr.; loving mother of Ronald M., Jr., Jacqueline Druga, Michael (Jennifer), John (Stephanie), Debbie Lee (Ken) Craig and Lynn Druga; proud grandmother of 20; and... More
Posted September 15, 2019
DOUGLAS M. FISHER
Age 58, on Friday, September 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Alyson (Doubt) Fisher; son of Anna (Langhorst) Fisher Cornell and the late Roy Fisher; stepson of Norma Fisher. Preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Edward and Lois (Yost) Doubt; loving father of... More
Age 58, on Friday, September 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Alyson (Doubt) Fisher; son of Anna (Langhorst) Fisher Cornell and the late Roy Fisher; stepson of Norma Fisher. Preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Edward and Lois (Yost) Doubt; loving father of... More
Posted September 15, 2019