Obituaries

James Frena

James Frena

Jul 15, 2011

James John Frena died suddenly July 15, 2011, at his home in Pittsburgh.  He was 61.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Frena, and grandmother, Jane Gordon.  He is survived by his sisters, Karen Dougherty and Donna Widmeyer, by his brother and best friend, Wayne Frena, his stepfather, Ben Garson and nieces Megan and Amanda.  Jim was semi-retired from...

Lorraine Wilson

Lorraine Wilson

Jul 12, 2011

Lorraine Jerda (Howden) Wilson 87 of Munhall peacefully in her home on July 12, 2011.  Lorraine was a member of Anne Ashley United Methodist Church, 1941 Munhall High Graduate and a graduate of Pinkerton Business School. Beloved wife of the late George H. and loving mother of Nancy J. Wilson of Munhall, and Susan L. (Richard) Klein of Norfolk, VA. Cherished...

John Kubancek

John Kubancek

Jul 11, 2011

On July 11, 2011 age 37 of Munhall. Son of Judy and Francis “Vec” Vecchiola and the late Robert M. Kubancek Loving Father of Elizabeth Jean Kubancek Brother of Stacey and John Hartnett Uncle of Shannon, Kayla and Alaina Friends received on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 P.M. at the George Irvin Green Funeral Home Inc. 3511 Main St. 412-461-6394...

George Monk

George Monk

Jul 10, 2011

George E. Monk 83 of Munhall, formerly of Whitaker on July 10,2011  George was a member of Whitaker United Methodist Church and its Bible study, retired steelworker for U.S. Steel Homestead Works, U.S. Army veteran and member of Thompson Run A.A.R.P. Beloved husband of the late Isabelle (Popp), Loving father of Bobbie (Ken) DeVilling of N. Huntingdon, Stepfather of Wyatt(Sandra) Fitzgibbons...

Loretta Ackerman

Loretta Ackerman

Jul 6, 2011

Loretta Belle (Hayden) Ackerman 89 of West Mifflin on July 6,2011, Loretta was a faithful member of Homestead United Presbyterian Church. Beloved wife of the late Earl A.,loving mother of David E. (Jackie) of Bethel Park and Philip L. (Vicki) of West Mifflin, Sister of the late Elaine G. Crews, and Harry O. Hayden. Aunt of Linda Szelaka and Fred...

Mary Hicks

Mary Hicks

Jul 6, 2011

Mary Alice Kenyon Hicks 104 years old died on Wednesday July 6, 2011 in Columbus OH.  She was born on March 11, 1907, in Huntingdon, Pa the youngest of the seven children of Martha Bard Kenyon and James Oliver Kenyon.  Her Husband, Gilbert, preceded her in death.  Surviving is a daughter, Linda and son-in-law, Steve Hall and granddaughter, Dr....

Charles Brantner

Charles Brantner

Jul 6, 2011

On July 6, 2011, age 55 of Lincoln Place.  Son of Agnes and the late Charles W. Brantner; beloved husband of Suzanne Brantner; loving father of Charles A. (Ashley), Matthew T., Andrew R. (Tatum) and Eric D.; Brother of Charmaine Evans.  He was a City of Pittsburgh Rescue 1 Crew Chief, River Rescue Master Diver, Hazmat Specialist for Task...

Jeannette Winkler

Jeannette Winkler

Jul 4, 2011

Jeannette "Kay" Winkler On July 4, 2011 age 67, of, Greenburg formerly of Munhall, Kay was born June 23, 1944 in Munhall, PA. She is the daughter of the late Wilson Randolph  and Katherine (George) Evans Beloved  wife of James Winkler. Loving Mother of Kimberly Anderson and the late Richard “Ricky” Anderson Step-Mother of Lorraine Sala, Dr. Charles Jaskulski, Kim Collins and...

Jean Abersold

Jean Abersold

Jul 2, 2011

On July 2, 2011, age 72 of West Mifflin Jean was a retired employee of Gateway Rehabilitation Center. Beloved mother of Cheri L. (James) Guglielmon of Bloomfield, Edward (Sherry) Abersold of West Pittsburgh, James A. (Paula) Abersold of Enon Valley, Kenneth M. (Larry) Abersold of Louisville, KY and Daniel W. (Melissa) Abersold of New Castle; Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren...

John Duffy

John Duffy

Jun 30, 2011

On June 30, 2011, age 88 of West Mifflin; Jack was born in Pittsburgh the son of the late Martin and Margaret (Mulligan) Duffy; Beloved husband of the late Marcella M (O’Toole) Duffy; Cherished father of Robert (Darlene), Dennis (Roberta) , Shelia (Perry) Tiberio and Jack (Cindy); Special grandfather of Shawn, John Michael, Erin, Meaghan, Perry and Brendan; Great –...

Joan Diggin

Joan Diggin

Jun 26, 2011

On Sunday June 26, 2011 age 83 of Munhall; loving daughter of the late William and Nora Diggin; beloved sister of Mary Schuster, Sr. Nora Marie Diggin, S.C., Lenore (Richard) Holan, Patricia Letzelter, and the late Sr. M. Felicita, S.C.; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, at 10 A.M....

Janet "Nettie" Carland

Janet "Nettie" Carland

Jun 25, 2011

On June 25, 2011 age 94, of Munhall. Daughter of the late Robert M. Knight and Elizabeth Cunningham  Knight .  Janet retired from the accounting dept. of U.S.Steel  Homestead  Works. Loving  wife of the late Thomas E. Carland. Sister of the late Jean Swinkle, Mary Knight, Betty Houck, William,  Robert, John, George and James Knight.  Also  many nieces and nephews. Friends received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday...

Ruth Lester

Ruth Lester

Jun 25, 2011

90, of Pittsburgh, on June 25, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Lester; loving mother to Denise M. Lester of Pittsburgh, Frank A. (Jill) Lester of Jefferson Hills, and Gary (Rosemarie) Lester of FL; sister of the late John, George, and Sr. Margaretta; cherished grandmother to Kimberly, Melissa, Geffery, Sarah, Christopher, Tracy and Rachel; also nine great-grandchildren. Friends...

Deborah Bowen

Deborah Bowen

Jun 21, 2011

Deborah Lynn Bowen On June 21, 2011 age 53 of Munhall Loving Partner of Rocky Beloved mother of Brad (Nicole Fechter) Bowen and Chris (Caitlin Price) Bowen Grandmother of Puba Bowen Oliver and Abby Bowen Sister of Robert (Robin) Bowen, Butchy (Patricia) Bowen and Ray Bowen Aunt of Amber & Bret Bowen, April & Missy Bowen and Ray Bowen Friends...

Dona Haythorn

Dona Haythorn

Jun 12, 2011

On June 12, 2011, age 83, Dona was born in Carnegie, PA and a lifelong resident of Munhall Past member of the Eastern Star and she was a 30 year employee of Jefferson Hospital as a Supervisor. Loving wife of the late Jack Haythorn Beloved mother of Dona (Steve) Schoen, Ed (Christine) Haythorn and Russ (Mary) Haythorn; Cherished grandmother of...

Ralph Wolf

Ralph Wolf

Jun 9, 2011

Ralph W. Wolf 84 of West Mifflin formerly of Millvale, on June 9,2011. Retired employee of Mesta Machine Co and Mt Lebanon School District, Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Philippines during WWII. Beloved husband for 37years to Dorothy (Bartlett) Wolf, loving stepfather to Linda I. (Duran) Snyder, and Lorrie (Tom) Duran-Pitek,Cherished grandfather of Eric (Juliann) Hancsak, Matthew...

Anne Orszulak

Anne Orszulak

Jun 7, 2011

On June 7, 2011, age 93, of West Mifflin.  Wife of the late Harry J. Orszulak; beloved mother of the late Dr. Harry "Skip"Orszulak; Mother-In-Law of Linda (Harry) Cerutti; Cherished grandmother of Annie and Christopher Cerutti; sister of Michael (Irene) Laura and the late Mary, Betty, Verna, Andrew and Charles; survived by several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and...

Arlene Firestone

Arlene Firestone

Jun 6, 2011

On June 6, 2011, age 75 of Munhall.  Arlene was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late John and Mary Blanche (Shanahan) Needham.  Beloved wife of the late George Firestone.  Cherished mother of Patricia (Mike) Hudak and Russell (Cindy) Firestone.  Grandmother of Melissa Hudak and Michael (Cindy) Firestone.  Great-grandmother of Zachary and Abagail.  sister of Pat Remick, John Needham and the late Michael Needham.  Friends received...

John Dorko

John Dorko

Jun 6, 2011

John E. Dorko, 81 of Munahll on June 6, 2011.  U.S. Army Veteran and retired draftsman.  Beloved husband of Mary lou (Snowwhite) Dorko, loving father of Beth Dorko of Munahll, Cynthia (David) Ausefski of Bethel park, Debbie Dorko of Munhall and Michael (Holly) Dorko of Summersville, SC.  Brother of the late Ciola Rager.  Cherished grandfather to Michelle Ausefski.  John will be buried in teh The...

John Vinay Jr.

John Vinay Jr.

Jun 3, 2011

On June 3, 2011 age 68 of Munhall. Husband of the late Jacqueline Loving father of John V., Michael A. and Sherry Vinay Beloved grandfather of Victoria and Jack Brother of Raymond, Robert and David Friends received on Wednesday from 6-8 P.M. at the George Irvin Green Funeral Home Inc. 3511 Main St. Munhall 412-461-6394 where a Blessing Service will...

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