Obituaries
Dolores M. Gaffney
Apr 8, 2024
Dolores M. Gaffney, of West Mifflin passed away while surounded by her loving family on April 8, 2024 at the age of 93. SHe was born in West Mifflin the daughter of Frank and Ann (McDonough) Harancher. Beloved wife of the late WIlliam Gaffney. Cherished mother of Kathleen Gaffney, Diane (the late Donald) Wallis and Marlene (Thomas) Prentice. Loving grandmother...
Shirley Mae Lydon
Apr 7, 2024
Shirley Mae Lydon, age 68, passed away in her home, peacefully and surrounded by family, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Born July 21, 1955 to the late Joe and Betty Mae (Edmundson) Lees of Pittsburgh, as one of nine siblings: Marsha (Dan) Cunningham, Betty Lees, Richard (Georgia) Lees, Joey Lees, David (Kathie) Lees, and the late Barbara Lees, Raymond Lees,...
Nancy Stephens
Apr 1, 2024
Nancy passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1948 in Wilkinsburg, PA to the late Richard and Geraldine Gasser. Nancy graduated for Munhall High School. She is preceded in death by her son, Kirk Rodda. Loved sister to Suzanne Cutts. Cherished mother to Justin Rodda and Kristen Stephens and beloved grandmother to Addisu,...
Robert M. Mackey
Mar 31, 2024
Robert M. Mackey passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsburgh the son of Lee and the late Patricia (Pomocki) Mackey. Husband of Nicole (Wyno) Mackey. Cherished father of Dereck Mackey, Elizabeth Mackey, and Johnathan Wilder. Brother of Kenneth Mackey. Robert liked to go to the gym, was an avid fisherman,...
Henry John Cerra
Mar 31, 2024
Henry passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1946 at Homestead Hospital the son of the late Henry "Pip" and Jean Cerra. Henry graduated from Munhall High School and Northeastern University in Boston MA. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Susan, his son Michael (Rachel) and grandson "Jack" (John). Also survived...
Edward W. Hyzak
Mar 19, 2024
Edward William Hyzak, known to many as Ed or Edge, peacefully passed away on March 19th, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA at the age of 94. He was born September 5, 1929 in West Homestead, PA and was a beloved member of the Community.
Ed was a dedicated steel worker for US Steel National Tube in McKeesport, PA, where he devoted his...
Aaron St. John Fancsali
Mar 9, 2024
On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Aaron St. John Fancsali, age 55, peacefully went home with the Lord, surrounded by his beloved family. Born February 10, 1969 in Pittsburgh to mother Heidi J. Fancsali-Gigliotti and father Ronald J. Fancsali, Aaron was a bright star in an otherwise dim world. Aaron was selfless in the truest sense of the word; he was...
Eric H. Van Horn
Mar 2, 2024
Eric H. Van Horn, age 77, of Munhall, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 2. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 18, 1947, to the late Irving H. Van Horn, Jr. and Evelyn V. (Reeves) Van Horn. Eric leaves behind a loving wife, Mary Ann (Voytko) and doting daughter, Hannah (Dom) Garcia, along with a grandson,...
Frank "Buz" E. Thomas
Feb 22, 2024
Frank E. Thomas of West Mifflin Borough (Bull Run), Pennsylvania, died on February 22, 2024, at the age of 89, but his ocean blue eyes, trademark storytelling, and quick wit will never be forgotten.
He was born on December 17, 1934, in Bull Run, in the very, same family house he would live out his days before becoming a snowbird and...
Raymond Michael Butko
Feb 18, 2024
Raymond Michael Butko, age 94 of west Mifflin, born September 3, 1929 in Homeville died February 18, 2024. He was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Winters) Butko. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years Laura (Marsh) Butko in 2015 and by his first wife, Janet Stetson. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Andrew, Francis...
Eleftherios "Lou" Parikakis
Feb 16, 2024
Eleftherios (Lou) Parikakis
1930 - 2024
Lou Parikakis of Allison Park, PA passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was 93 years old.
Lou and his sister, Helen (deceased) were born in Homestead, PA to Michael Parikakis and Virginia Mousadis Parikakis.
Lou was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. While stationed in the Great Lakes Region on USCG cutter Mackinaw he...
Anna Marie Giovannini
Feb 13, 2024
Age 95, of Munhall passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 13th. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Pierino Joseph Giovannini. Loving Mother of Annamaria Comstock (Dale), Teresa Moeslein (Bob), Louis Giovannini (Lori), Antoinette Giovannini Rodgers (Andy), Rose Gentile (late Joseph), John Giovannini. Cherished Grandmother of Oliver Comstock, Annamarie Cupp,...
Robert L. Mathieson
Feb 12, 2024
Robert L. Mathieson, age 92, of Chambersburg PA passed away on February 12, 2024. He was born in White Township, Indiana County, the son of Dr. Robert and Beatrice (Lloyd) Mathieson. His wife of 43 years, Dolores (Gulich) Mathieson, preceded him in death in March 2009. He is survived by his brother, Richard W. Mathieson, and two nephews Richard C....
Charles G. Comer, Jr.
Feb 9, 2024
Charles Comer, Jr. passed away suddenly at his residence on February 9, 2024. He was born the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Kardos) Comer, Sr. He was the beloved husband of Kimberly (Caven) Comer. Cherished father of Jennifer (Alex) Osgood, Chuck (Tess Douglas) Comer and Nick (Giovanna) Comer. Special grandfather to Liam, Maxwell and Owen Osgood. Charles was...
Dorothy M. Welsh
Feb 9, 2024
Age 87, of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 9th, 2024. She was predeceased by her dedicated husband of 62 years, Gerald Welsh. Loving mother of William (Barb) of Houston, Steven (Beverly) of Munhall, Jerry (Lisa) of West Mifflin, Carol (Bud) Curry of Elizabeth Twp. and Jean (Bill) Marshall of Jefferson Hills....
Denise (Swisher) Beasock "Fontaine"
Jan 31, 2024
On January 31, 2024, Denise (Swisher) Beasock, age 71 of Munhall, formerly of Hays, PA passed away at home after a courageous battle against cancer. Denise loved being with her family and friends, always having fun, with an infectious laugh and zest for life. She adored and doted over all her fur babies throughout the years. She was Mommy to...
Elaine H. Lally
Jan 31, 2024
Elaine H. Lally went home to dwell in the house of the Lord forever on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the age of 93. Born in Monnessen, PA on March 8, 1930 to parents, the late Michael and Susan (Karas) Selcan, she is preceded in death by her late husband, the beloved Thomas R. Lally four siblings: brothers Michael &...
Alice Marlane Takacs
Jan 29, 2024
ALICE MARLANE (NAGY) TAKACS- On January 29, 2024, Alice, age 76 of Hays (Pittsburgh, PA), after a decade-long battle with fronto-temporal dementia, passed away peacefully at Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center with family by her side. Born on Oct. 2, 1947 in Clairton, she is survived by her beloved husband, James Takacs of Hays and brother, David Nagy...
Patricia Ann Volpe
Jan 20, 2024
Patricia Ann (Mioski) Volpe passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Saturday January 20, 2024, age 79 years of Munhall. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Ronald F. Volpe, Sr. Loving Mother of Tracey (Joe) Cibula, Nadine (Rafael) Delao, Robert (Kelly) Torma. Cherished grandmother of Kylie McGary, Adam Christopher, Jessica and Ralphy Delao,...
Kay F. Hood
Jan 20, 2024
Kay Hood passed away on January 20, 2024. She was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio the daughter of the late Francis and Doris (Eslary) Longo. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Hood. Cherished mother of Mary Frances and Edward Hood. Loving sister of Sister Frances Ann Longo and the late Barbara Longo. Kay was a retired nurse for St....

