Obituaries
Edward J. Giles, Jr.
Aug 23, 2023
Edward J. Giles, age 99, of West Mifflin, passed away on August 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in McKeesport on October 13, 1923 , son of the late Edward J. Giles and Catherine (Whitney) Giles, brother of Thomas Giles, Catherine Giles of Ohio, and the late Jo Anne Keenan James & Jerome, Raymond, William, and Richard Giles....
Ronald Roy Trbovich
Aug 21, 2023
Ronald Roy Trbovich, age 76 of Munhall, succumbed to complications from metastatic lung cancer on August 21st. He was a man who was comfortable in any situation and whose daily routine included work, the bar, sports, and beer.
He was the loving husband of Pamela Floria, the subject of his affection, for 53 years, and the proud father of...
Robert M. Tomko
Aug 15, 2023
Robert Michael Tomko (Bobby) was born on April 16, 1945 in Clairton, Pennsylvania. He passed away on August 15, 2023 at the Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, Maryland.
He was a Vietnam Veteran (U.S. Army). He graduated at Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1971. He was a recipient of the Wall...
Linda K. Wilson
Aug 15, 2023
Linda K. Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 15, 2023. Linda's kind-hearted nature and warm smile touched the lives of all who knew her.Linda cherished her time with family above all else. Nothing brought her greater joy than being surrounded by her loved ones. Her nurturing and compassionate spirit made every gathering a...
Ann Bonacorso
Aug 12, 2023
Ann Bonacorso, 102, a remarkable soul who touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories of a life well-lived.
Ann is preceded in death by her beloved husband Gus, an Infant Son, Sister Viola and Brothers Dominic and Albert. Survived by her loving children Joe (Judi) Bonacorso, Anita (Grady) Bryant and Carol...
Veronica A. Sciarretti
Aug 9, 2023
Veronica “Vern” A. (Atyim) Sciarretti, age 85, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born in Hazelwood to late parents John and Amelia (Russman) Atyim, where she grew up with her brother, John Atyim, of California. Veronica went on to raise a beautiful family in West Homestead with husband, the late John B. Sciarretti, Sr....
Michael Shields
Aug 9, 2023
Michael ‘Mike’ Shields, 67, of Punxsutawney passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born April 4, 1956, in Homestead, he was the son of the late William Shields and the Late Denise Baranowski. Michael was the beloved father of the late Jason Russman of Saxonburg, Brandy Shields of Sarver, and Michael (Jennifer) Shields of Pleasant Hills. He was the cherished Pap of...
Barbara DePaoli
Aug 9, 2023
Barbara DePaoli, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. A lifelong Pittsburgh resident, Barbara was born on June 19, 1949 in Washington, Pa, and spent her time serving her community as a paralegal for a Women’s Shelter. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Alan and two doting daughters, Emma (Jason) Carter and Annalee (Jason) Thomas. Barbara was...
Catherine "Kitty" Septak
Aug 6, 2023
Born in the middle of the Great Depression to Michael and Minnie May, the managers of a farmstand in Lincoln Place where the Elks stood later. She developed a love of baked bean sandwiches and honed the stubbornness that she wore as a badge of honor her entire life. She worked as a waitress at Islay's in Homestead, but ended...
Leah Kay Stapf Masar
Jul 31, 2023
Leah Kay Stapf Masar born June 18, 1959, age 64, passed away on July 31, 2023 at her home in Ellwood City. Leah was born to the late Karl Stapf and Joy Jordan of West Mifflin.
Leah was a lover of animals, estate sales, gardening, do-it-yourself projects, and bending the rules. She had a breadth of life knowledge...
Elizabeth Wuchevich (Lakatos)
Jul 30, 2023
Elizabeth Wuchevich of Baldwin passed away on Sunday, July 30th, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born on May 1, 1940 to the late John and Elizabeth Lakatos in Homestead, PA. Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Wuchevich. Cherished mother of Todd (Christine) Wuchevich, Suzan (Frank) Thomas and Kevin Wuchevich. Elizabeth also leaves behind two...
William A. Bendgen, Sr.
Jul 24, 2023
William passed away on July 24, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Pittsburgh the son of the late William and Rebekah (Hartman) Bendgen. Beloved husband of 61 years to Bonita Marie (Fetherolf). Cherished father of William (MaryAnn) Bendgen, Jr., and Bobbi Jo (Carl) Bour. Special grandfather of William A. (Kristen) Bendgen III, and Jordan, Cameron...
Margaret A. (Reckard) Santorilla
Jul 23, 2023
Margaret formerly of West Homestead passed away peacefully at the age of 95, on July 23, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Dr. O.J. and Margaret (Smith) Reckard. Beloved wife of the late Dominic F. Santorilla. Margaret is survived by her niece Carolyn Ranalli and great-nephew Kenneth (Amy) Ranalli and family; also two step-sons, a...
Robert Francis Losa
Jul 21, 2023
Robert “Bob” Francis Losa peacefully passed away and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 21, 2023 in Tennessee. Bob was born on July 1, 1926 in Munhall, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Munhall, graduated from Mercerburg Academy (1945), and graduated from Westminster College (1950). He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Bob...
William "Bill" F. Kalupanov
Jul 16, 2023
William “Bill” F. Kalupanov, age 57, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, July 16 2023. He was born on June 11, 1966 to Margaret “Peggy” (Kuenzig) and his late father, William “Bill” Kalupanov. Bill was a lifelong resident of Munhall. He worked in the community as a skilled tradesman and was a member of St. Thomas of the Apostle...
Charles W. "Chuck" Phares
Jul 15, 2023
Suddenly on Saturday, July 15, 2023, Charles Phares of West Mifflin passed away at the age of 72. He was born in Pittsburgh; the son of the late Carl and Vivian (Songer) Phares. Charles was the beloved husband of Maria (Molinar) Phares for over 52 years. Cherished father of Carl, Elena, and Chuck (Kesha) Phares. Special grandfather of Trevor Broman....
Patricia Ann Kraeuter
Jul 12, 2023
Patricia Ann (Walsh) Kraeuter of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, age 80, went home to the Lord on July 12, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Timothy Joseph Walsh and Helen Dolores (Kissell) Walsh; Loving wife of the late Gary Philip Kraeuter; Mother of Kirk Dale Kraeuter of Michigan, Jodi Sue (Kraeuter) Klebick of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Matthew James (Iris...
Jean D. Terlesky
Jul 8, 2023
Jean Terlesky of Hazelwood passed away on July 8, 2023 at the age of 95. Jean was born in Pittsburgh; the daughter of the late John and Ann (Kanczes) Tibor. She was the beloved wife of the late Steve Terlesky. Cherished mother of Donna Terlesky. Special cousin to Marie Kanz and many other cousins. She was a member of St....
Ronald J. Lapko
Jul 7, 2023
Ronald Lapko of Munhall passed away at the age of 68.
He has been reunited with his mother, Lena, father, Edward, and his brother, Edward Jr. (Marlene).
He is survived by his two sons, who he was so proud of, Nicholas Lapko and Jesse (Amie) Lapko, his granddaughter Rosaline Lapko, who was the light of his life and cherished every moment...
Thomas Ellis
Jul 7, 2023
Thomas Ellis, age 92, went home to be with our Lord on July 7, 2023. Born in Homestead on December 7, 1930, to his late parents Albert and Sarah (Corey) Ellis. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Steel Valley, where he met and married his beloved wife, Virginia “Guppy” (Wollfolk) Ellis, who has since passed.
Thomas is survived by...
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