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FRANCIS J. FRIES
"MR. FRANTASTIC"
Age 91, of McCandless Twp., on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Beloved husband for 58 years of Ruth E. (Hastings) Fries; proud father of Kimberly L. (Adam Doolittle) Fries; loving grandfather of Devlin R. Doolittle; also survived by many nieces and... More
"MR. FRANTASTIC"
Age 91, of McCandless Twp., on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Beloved husband for 58 years of Ruth E. (Hastings) Fries; proud father of Kimberly L. (Adam Doolittle) Fries; loving grandfather of Devlin R. Doolittle; also survived by many nieces and... More
Posted August 16, 2019
RICHARD FRANCO
"RICK"
Age 56, of Delmont, formerly of Plum, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved father of Malinda and Layla Franco; son of the late Dominick and Laura Franco; brother of Theresa (Bob) Strom, Eleanor Franco, Rosemarie Ambrose, Dominic (Toni Jo) Franco,... More
"RICK"
Age 56, of Delmont, formerly of Plum, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved father of Malinda and Layla Franco; son of the late Dominick and Laura Franco; brother of Theresa (Bob) Strom, Eleanor Franco, Rosemarie Ambrose, Dominic (Toni Jo) Franco,... More
Posted August 16, 2019
MARY ELIZABETH WEBER
Known to all as Missy died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born on March 1, 1942, in Washington, DC, the daughter of Mary Kiely Weber and William Arthur Weber. She and her family moved to Pittsburgh in 1956. Missy was a longtime resident of Chatham Village in Mt.... More
Known to all as Missy died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born on March 1, 1942, in Washington, DC, the daughter of Mary Kiely Weber and William Arthur Weber. She and her family moved to Pittsburgh in 1956. Missy was a longtime resident of Chatham Village in Mt.... More
Posted August 16, 2019
MARY J. (GALDA) SWENCKI
Age 91, of Polish Hill, on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus M. Swencki, Sr.; loving mother of Thaddeus M. (the late Malia) Swencki, Jr. and John R. (Noreen) Swencki, Sr.; also survived by 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Mary was... More
Age 91, of Polish Hill, on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus M. Swencki, Sr.; loving mother of Thaddeus M. (the late Malia) Swencki, Jr. and John R. (Noreen) Swencki, Sr.; also survived by 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Mary was... More
Posted August 16, 2019
SHIRLEY LOUISE SNYDER
Age 91, of Manor Borough, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born on October 18, 1927 in Swissvale, to the late Robert and Margaret (Mitchell) McFarland. Shirley was a 1945 graduate of Swissvale High School and had attended Robert Morris University and modeling... More
Age 91, of Manor Borough, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born on October 18, 1927 in Swissvale, to the late Robert and Margaret (Mitchell) McFarland. Shirley was a 1945 graduate of Swissvale High School and had attended Robert Morris University and modeling... More
Posted August 16, 2019
KAREN A. (FORSYTHE) BARTON
Age 72, of Wexford, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Beloved wife of David Barton for 52 years; loving mother of Tracy Zassick (Joe) and David Barton; sister of Michael Forsythe; grandmother of Christine Zarilla, Raymond Zarilla and Joey Zassick; great-grandmother of... More
Age 72, of Wexford, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Beloved wife of David Barton for 52 years; loving mother of Tracy Zassick (Joe) and David Barton; sister of Michael Forsythe; grandmother of Christine Zarilla, Raymond Zarilla and Joey Zassick; great-grandmother of... More
Posted August 16, 2019
KENNETH N. YUILLE
Age 102, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 10, 2019; beloved husband of the late Edwina (Barclay) Yuille; devoted father of Lena "Judy" Wykrent, Eleanor Ann Tidline, Theda Janet Charles, Howard Yuille, and the late Kenneth... More
Age 102, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 10, 2019; beloved husband of the late Edwina (Barclay) Yuille; devoted father of Lena "Judy" Wykrent, Eleanor Ann Tidline, Theda Janet Charles, Howard Yuille, and the late Kenneth... More
Posted August 16, 2019
MARY C. (TALLERICO) REILLY
Age 89, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Leo P. Reilly; loving mother of Leo P. (Peggy) Reilly and Mark (Mary Claire) Reilly; cherished grandma of Jennifer, Stephanie, and Nicole; loving... More
Age 89, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Leo P. Reilly; loving mother of Leo P. (Peggy) Reilly and Mark (Mary Claire) Reilly; cherished grandma of Jennifer, Stephanie, and Nicole; loving... More
Posted August 16, 2019
BETTY "BERZIE" (BRONOWICZ) KARAFA
Peacefully on August 13, 2019, age 79, of West Homestead. Betty was born in Hazelwood, the daughter of the late Joseph and Betty (Kuscsik) Bronowicz; beloved wife of the late John J. "Kutzie" Karafa; cherished mother of Paula (Tim) Potosnak and John (Gina)... More
Peacefully on August 13, 2019, age 79, of West Homestead. Betty was born in Hazelwood, the daughter of the late Joseph and Betty (Kuscsik) Bronowicz; beloved wife of the late John J. "Kutzie" Karafa; cherished mother of Paula (Tim) Potosnak and John (Gina)... More
Posted August 16, 2019
HASTINA RUTH BOLEN ACOSTA
Hastina Ruth Bolen Acosta died August 9, 2019. Born to Cecil Price Bolen and Hastin Bolen on February 18, 1947, she was married to Gregory "Micky" Acosta for 40 years. A life-long resident of Pittsburgh, Tina, as she was fondly known, graduated from Schenley High... More
Hastina Ruth Bolen Acosta died August 9, 2019. Born to Cecil Price Bolen and Hastin Bolen on February 18, 1947, she was married to Gregory "Micky" Acosta for 40 years. A life-long resident of Pittsburgh, Tina, as she was fondly known, graduated from Schenley High... More
Posted August 16, 2019
ROSEMARY "ROSIE" FITZGERALD
Rosie was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born on November 12, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rosie was the seventh of the twelve children of the late William J. and Jean (McCann) Fitzgerald. She is survived by her sisters and brothers,... More
Rosie was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born on November 12, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rosie was the seventh of the twelve children of the late William J. and Jean (McCann) Fitzgerald. She is survived by her sisters and brothers,... More
Posted August 16, 2019
THERESA ANTOINETTE CRUNKLETON
Age 55, VP, Consumer Checking Product Manager, quietly on August 12, 2019. Beloved daughter of Jesse V. and Maxine Crunkleton; sister of Stacey (Edlee) Simmons, Nicole (Curtis) Brazil, Tinisha Crunkleton Hunt, Ronald Russell; and a host of nieces, nephews and... More
Age 55, VP, Consumer Checking Product Manager, quietly on August 12, 2019. Beloved daughter of Jesse V. and Maxine Crunkleton; sister of Stacey (Edlee) Simmons, Nicole (Curtis) Brazil, Tinisha Crunkleton Hunt, Ronald Russell; and a host of nieces, nephews and... More
Posted August 16, 2019
ELWOOD H. "WOODY" McVICKER
Age 82, of Ross Twp., passed peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Wright) McVicker; father of Anne Hughes, Amy (Frank) Bianconi, and Nancy Gutmann; also survived by eight grandchildren and three... More
Age 82, of Ross Twp., passed peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Diane (Wright) McVicker; father of Anne Hughes, Amy (Frank) Bianconi, and Nancy Gutmann; also survived by eight grandchildren and three... More
Posted August 16, 2019
BOBBI JO (TRUAX) BYWATERS
Age 66, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, surrounded by her loving family at Magee Women's Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. She was born September 8, 1952, in Weirton, WV, and was the oldest of five children of Serafina (Campa) and Henry Robert... More
Age 66, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, surrounded by her loving family at Magee Women's Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. She was born September 8, 1952, in Weirton, WV, and was the oldest of five children of Serafina (Campa) and Henry Robert... More
Posted August 16, 2019
GEORGE F. REICHEL
Age 96, died peacefully in his sleep on August 9, 2019. George was from the "greatest generation" and served in WWII. He is survived by his son, Charles; his grandchild, Kimberly; and his daughter-in-law, Robin Reichel. He made peace with God, accepting Jesus Christ as... More
Age 96, died peacefully in his sleep on August 9, 2019. George was from the "greatest generation" and served in WWII. He is survived by his son, Charles; his grandchild, Kimberly; and his daughter-in-law, Robin Reichel. He made peace with God, accepting Jesus Christ as... More
Posted August 16, 2019
WILLIAM S. "BILL" O'NEIL
101 years of age, a Moon Twp. resident since July of 1955, passed peacefully at the Willows on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 13, 1918, to the late Arthur and Jane (Frew) O'Neil. Bill was a 1936 graduate of St. Clairsville, OH, High... More
101 years of age, a Moon Twp. resident since July of 1955, passed peacefully at the Willows on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was born in Pittsburgh on July 13, 1918, to the late Arthur and Jane (Frew) O'Neil. Bill was a 1936 graduate of St. Clairsville, OH, High... More
Posted August 16, 2019
MICHAEL ALLEN "BIG MIKE" FETZER
Age 40, of Brighton Heights on Friday, August 9, 2019. Beloved son of the late Stan R. and Patricia E. (Good) Fetzer; stepson of Janet Fetzer; brother of Stan R. (Michelle) Fetzer, Jr., Brian, Douglas (Jennifer Zagal) and Patty (Jim Szkola) Fetzer; survived... More
Age 40, of Brighton Heights on Friday, August 9, 2019. Beloved son of the late Stan R. and Patricia E. (Good) Fetzer; stepson of Janet Fetzer; brother of Stan R. (Michelle) Fetzer, Jr., Brian, Douglas (Jennifer Zagal) and Patty (Jim Szkola) Fetzer; survived... More
Posted August 16, 2019
LAWRENCE EDWARD "LARRY" GAICHAS
Larry was born March 30, 1942 and raised in Chicago, IL. He went on to Xavier University for a B.A. and Ohio State University for his M.A. and Ph.D. He was a professor of Classics at Duquesne University for 40 years and was an exceptional teacher and mentor... More
Larry was born March 30, 1942 and raised in Chicago, IL. He went on to Xavier University for a B.A. and Ohio State University for his M.A. and Ph.D. He was a professor of Classics at Duquesne University for 40 years and was an exceptional teacher and mentor... More
Posted August 16, 2019
TERRI (SWARTZ) BLUMLING
Of Coraopolis, age 64, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Ann (Kennedy) Swartz; Terri was the beloved wife of Tom Blumling; cherished mother of Ryan Blumling... More
Of Coraopolis, age 64, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Ann (Kennedy) Swartz; Terri was the beloved wife of Tom Blumling; cherished mother of Ryan Blumling... More
Posted August 16, 2019
SHIRLEY LOUISE SNYDER
Age 91, of Manor Borough, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born on October 18, 1927 in Swissvale, to the late Robert and Margaret (Mitchell) McFarland. Shirley was a 1945 graduate of Swissvale High School and had attended Robert Morris University and modeling... More
Age 91, of Manor Borough, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born on October 18, 1927 in Swissvale, to the late Robert and Margaret (Mitchell) McFarland. Shirley was a 1945 graduate of Swissvale High School and had attended Robert Morris University and modeling... More
Posted August 15, 2019
DONALD ANTHONY "TONY" RIGGS
Age 66, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born on April 7, 1953, and is the son of Lula Mae Riggs of McKeesport and the late Robert Bradley. Family and friends will be received at HUNTER-EDMUNDSON-STRIFFLER FUNERAL HOME OF MCKEESPORT, 600 Market... More
Age 66, of McKeesport, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born on April 7, 1953, and is the son of Lula Mae Riggs of McKeesport and the late Robert Bradley. Family and friends will be received at HUNTER-EDMUNDSON-STRIFFLER FUNERAL HOME OF MCKEESPORT, 600 Market... More
Posted August 15, 2019
RUTH KINSEY
Age 58, quietly on August 8, 2019 survived by her loving family. Family will receive guests Friday, August 16, 2019 10-11 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., 15206. Burial Greenwood Cemetery FH inquiries 412-241-7998. ... More
Age 58, quietly on August 8, 2019 survived by her loving family. Family will receive guests Friday, August 16, 2019 10-11 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m. at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., 15206. Burial Greenwood Cemetery FH inquiries 412-241-7998. ... More
Posted August 15, 2019
MARY ELIZABETH "MISSY" WEBER
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, Mary Elizabeth "Missy" Weber. She was born on March 1, 1942, in Washington, DC, the daughter of Mary Kiely Weber and William Arthur Weber. She and her family moved to Pittsburgh in 1956. Missy was a longtime resident of Chatham... More
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, Mary Elizabeth "Missy" Weber. She was born on March 1, 1942, in Washington, DC, the daughter of Mary Kiely Weber and William Arthur Weber. She and her family moved to Pittsburgh in 1956. Missy was a longtime resident of Chatham... More
Posted August 15, 2019
SUSAN A. (CIESIELSKI) SCHOENBERGER
Age 74, of Bethel Park, passed away on August 14, 2019, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Robert B. Schoenberger; loving mother of Deborah Schoenberger and Lisa Wilfong; cherished grandmother of Ryan Schoenberger and Kasey Wilfong;... More
Age 74, of Bethel Park, passed away on August 14, 2019, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Robert B. Schoenberger; loving mother of Deborah Schoenberger and Lisa Wilfong; cherished grandmother of Ryan Schoenberger and Kasey Wilfong;... More
Posted August 15, 2019
MARY J. (GALDA) SWENCKI
Age 91, of Polish Hill, on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus M. Swencki, Sr.; loving mother of Thaddeus M. (the late Malia) Swencki, Jr. and John R. (Noreen) Swencki, Sr.; also survived by 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Mary was... More
Age 91, of Polish Hill, on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus M. Swencki, Sr.; loving mother of Thaddeus M. (the late Malia) Swencki, Jr. and John R. (Noreen) Swencki, Sr.; also survived by 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Mary was... More
Posted August 15, 2019
JACKIE KIEFER CRIMBCHIN
Age 87, of Bridgeville, went home to Heaven, on August 12, 2019. Loving wife of the late Joseph Kiefer and Don Crimbchin; cherished mother of Joseph Kiefer, Rose Totin (Edward), Sharon Sisko (late Gary), John Kiefer (Germaine), Cindy Horstmann (Tom) and the late... More
Age 87, of Bridgeville, went home to Heaven, on August 12, 2019. Loving wife of the late Joseph Kiefer and Don Crimbchin; cherished mother of Joseph Kiefer, Rose Totin (Edward), Sharon Sisko (late Gary), John Kiefer (Germaine), Cindy Horstmann (Tom) and the late... More
Posted August 15, 2019
ROBERT L. KRAMER
A life well lived by Ray Kramer ended with a trip home to his beloved wife, Flo; mother, Irene; dad, Bill; brother, Herb; and a score of family and good friends on August 13, 2019. Ray's life of love, service, joy, contentment, curiosity and country music started just... More
A life well lived by Ray Kramer ended with a trip home to his beloved wife, Flo; mother, Irene; dad, Bill; brother, Herb; and a score of family and good friends on August 13, 2019. Ray's life of love, service, joy, contentment, curiosity and country music started just... More
Posted August 15, 2019
KAREN A. (FORSYTHE) BARTON
Age 72, of Wexford, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Beloved wife of David Barton for 52 years; loving mother of Tracy Zassick (Joe) and David Barton; sister of Michael Forsythe; grandmother of Christine Zarilla, Raymond Zarilla and Joey Zassick; great-grandmother of... More
Age 72, of Wexford, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Beloved wife of David Barton for 52 years; loving mother of Tracy Zassick (Joe) and David Barton; sister of Michael Forsythe; grandmother of Christine Zarilla, Raymond Zarilla and Joey Zassick; great-grandmother of... More
Posted August 15, 2019
ROBERT CHAMOVITZ, M.D.
Age 94, on Monday, August 12, 2019. Beloved husband of Sheila Chamovitz; beloved father of Mindy (Mitchell) Small, Julia (Brad Nilson) Chamovitz Nilson, Max (Kristina Hatcher) Chamovitz and the late Cathy Chamovitz; brother of the late Jerome, Irvin, Allen and David... More
Age 94, on Monday, August 12, 2019. Beloved husband of Sheila Chamovitz; beloved father of Mindy (Mitchell) Small, Julia (Brad Nilson) Chamovitz Nilson, Max (Kristina Hatcher) Chamovitz and the late Cathy Chamovitz; brother of the late Jerome, Irvin, Allen and David... More
Posted August 15, 2019
JEAN (STEPNICK) MCWHORTER
Jean (Stepnick) McWhorter, age 93, of Baldwin Township (Pittsburgh, PA), went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was the loving wife of the late William A "Buck" McWhorter, married for 64 years. Loving mother of her two children,... More
Jean (Stepnick) McWhorter, age 93, of Baldwin Township (Pittsburgh, PA), went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was the loving wife of the late William A "Buck" McWhorter, married for 64 years. Loving mother of her two children,... More
Posted August 15, 2019