Obituaries

Ralph Wilson

Ralph Wilson

Mar 1, 2021

Ralph E. Wilson on March 1, 2021 age 86 of West Mifflin;

Ralph was born in West Mifflin; the son of the late Daniel and Genevieve (Asson) Wilson.

Beloved father of Russell, Roger (Shanon) and the late Sandra “Sandy” Wilson;

Special brother of Barbara Johnson, and...

Marsha Schempp

Marsha Schempp

Feb 26, 2021

Marsha Schempp, age 72, of Munhall, passed unexpectedly in peace with her family by her side on Friday, February 26th, 2021.  Marsha was born in Homestead, PA on March 21st, 1948 the daughter of the late Marjorie Noroski-Kohlmyer and the late David Noroski.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Louis “Smokey” Schempp; the loving...

Dorothea "Dottie" Clarke

Dorothea "Dottie" Clarke

Feb 18, 2021

Dorothea P. “Dottie” Clarke, 80, of Penn Hills passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Daughter of the late Thomas H. and Dorothy H. Clarke. Dottie graduated from Penn Hills High School and attended Point Park University before working at US Steel where she retired in 1999 after 34 years. She enjoyed gardening, planning high school reunions, her...

Nicholas Donato

Nicholas Donato

Feb 10, 2021

Nicholas J. Donato, 85, of Munhall, passed away from Covid on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  His son and daughter were by his side when he went to be with the Lord.  Nick was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy “Dottie,” and his sister, Grace McDonough. Loving father of Nick Donato and Marilyn (Scott) Scaff. Devoted grandfather to Dylan...

Robert Fennell Sr.

Robert Fennell Sr.

Feb 10, 2021

Robert V. Fennell Sr. “Duffy” age 90, formerly of Southside, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Irene (Ciora), of 67 years; loving father of Nancy (Harry) Poth, Robert (Callie) Fennell and William (late Donna) Fennell. Proud grandfather of Joshua (Nicole) Fennell, Heather (James) Rothlein, Michael (Katlin) Poth, Kathleen (Jeffrey)...

Pearl Haber

Pearl Haber

Feb 9, 2021

Pearl Haber (Rosenbaum) passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, age 88. Pearl was the devoted daughter of the late Miriam Elyanoff (Coltun) and Louis Rosenbaum. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Louis Haber (died 2011) for 57 wonderful years. Pearl was the cherished mother of Annette (Larry) Moskovitz, Julie (Kirby) Christy, Carrie (Barry) Hollander...

Christopher Phares

Christopher Phares

Feb 9, 2021

Christopher J. Phares unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, age 47 years of Munhall; Beloved son of Elizabeth "Betsy" Ondo and Ronald Phares; Loving father of Alyse and Cooper Phares; Dear brother of Scott (Daniel) Phares. Chris also leaves behind many extended family and friends.

Family and friends will be received on...

Maura Moran

Maura Moran

Feb 4, 2021

MORAN, Maura Jean (Fleeson), age 71, formerly of Shadyside, passed away on February 4, 2021 (World Cancer Day) after a 16-month battle with renal cancer. She received a Bachelor's degree in mathematics (Rosemont College), and a Master's degree in education (Yeshiva University). Maura was a Daughter of the American Revolution, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and moved...

Katherine Hunter

Katherine Hunter

Feb 3, 2021

Katherine L. Hunter (Bonner) on February 3, 2021, age 90 of Munhall.  Kitty was born in Munhall; the daughter of the late Thomas and Katherine (O’Donnell) Bonner.  Beloved wife of the late Harry Hunter.  Loving mother of Bill Hunter, Colleen (Jim) Kennedy, Karen (Dan) McMahon, John (Debbie) Hunter, Mary Anne Hunter and the late Patty Klein.  Cherished grandmother...

LaVern Sholock

LaVern Sholock

Feb 2, 2021

LaVern Sholock (Morsaint) on Saturday January 30, 2021, age 89 of Hays; Beloved wife of the late Stephen Sholock; Loving mother of Sharon (George) Benko, Ricci (Linda) Sholock, Dale Sholock, Ronald Sholock, Chris Sholock and the late David Sholock. Cherished grandmother to Tracey, Stephen, Naomi, Josh (Bonnie), Ronnie J. (Anna), Jodi (Brian), Nicky and Tommy; great-grandmother to Angela,...

Rita Stevens

Rita Stevens

Jan 30, 2021

Rita (Schlecht) Stevens on Saturday January 30, 2021, age 78 years of Munhall formerly of Lincoln Place; Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Stevens. Cherished sister of Joyce Speck (David), Wanda Ladie (Allen), Mary Eshbach (Robert) and Deborah Clark (Roger); loving step-mother of Terri Stevens, dear guardian of Roger Rees and Amy Rees; also survived by several...

Kimberly Clark

Kimberly Clark

Jan 29, 2021

Kimberly (Kolodziej) Clark on Friday, January 29, 2021, age 59 of Munhall formerly of Duquesne.

Born in Pittsburgh on November 1, 1961; a daughter of the late Louis and Eleanor Jean (Asmonga).

Beloved wife of Nickolas Clark; loving mother of Ashley Grayson; cherished sister of Betty Lou Kapolka, Jackie Ando,...

Irene Janesko

Irene Janesko

Jan 26, 2021

Irene M. Janesko (Nogrady) on Tuesday January 26, 2021, age 97 of Pittsburgh; a daughter of the late John and Sophie (Mate) Nogrady. Beloved wife of the late Steven C. Janesko; Cherished sister of Alfred Nogrady, the late Elizabeth Scaletto and late John Nogrady; Loving aunt to Lorraine Nogrady, Brian Nogrady, Jan Scaletto, Freddie Piel and Joyce Stefanik; and...

Mark O'Toole

Mark O'Toole

Jan 25, 2021

Mark R. O'Toole on Monday January 25, 2021, age 61 years of Homestead; a son of Eileen (Woods) and the late William "Spanky" O'Toole. Beloved husband of Patricia (Watkins) O'Toole; Loving father of Ryan  O'Toole and Colin  O'Toole.  Cherished brother of Colleen (Walt) Kuhn, Maureen (Flint) DeLong, Keith (Lorraine)  O'Toole, Kevin (Maryann)  O'Toole and Brian  O'Toole. also survived by...

Jane Petruzzi

Jane Petruzzi

Jan 23, 2021

Jane "Anna" Petruzzi on Saturday January 23, 2021, age 85 years of Bethel Park; a daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Tole) Shields. Beloved wife of the late Angelo Petruzzi; Loving mother of James (Monica) Petruzzi, Gary (Lisa) Petruzzi and Karin (Kevin) Koeppl. Cherished sister of Dolores Johnson, Stella Martin, Harry "Chuck" Shields, Dennis Shields, Kevin Shields and...

James Wriede

James Wriede

Jan 23, 2021

On January 23, 2021 age 86 of West Homestead.  James was born in Baltimore, Maryland the son of the late August and Helen (Leitner) Wriede.  Beloved husband of Joanne L. (Jones) Wriede.  Cherished father of Christopher (Kirsten) Wriede and Mark Wriede.  Loving grandfather of Olivia and Avery Wriede.  Brother of Augusta Evans of Maryland.  James was a longtime...

WIlliam Keller

WIlliam Keller

Jan 23, 2021

William Lloyd Keller (Bill, aka, Wounded Knee), of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, claimed his heavenly reward on Saturday, January 23, 2021, after 93 years of service on earth.  A devout Elder of his church, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bill provided a strong and loving foundation for his family.

Born to Lloyd and...

Albert Ackerman

Albert Ackerman

Jan 23, 2021

Suddenly on January 23, 2021 age 60 of West Homestead.  Bert was the beloved husband of Jannine (Sparico) Ackerman.  He was born in Pittsburgh the son of Dr. John and Janet (Crytzer) Ackerman.  Loving son in law of Patricia and the late Antonio Sparico.  Cherished brother of Tim (Sally) Ackerman and the late John Ackerman.  Special uncle to...

Brian Lang

Brian Lang

Jan 20, 2021

Brian T. Lang of Munhall died suddenly on Friday, March 12, 2021 with his loving wife and their beloved dog by his side He was 38.

Brian was born March 6, 1983 in Pittsburgh. His life was marked by a passion for technology. Brian started a computer repair business while in high...

Donna Senich

Donna Senich

Jan 20, 2021

Donna Ruth (Martin) Senich on November 21, 2021, Donna passed away peacefully at the age of 88. She was the wife of the late James (“Turb”) Senich.  Loving mother to Kathy (Harry) Penich, Jim (Denise) Senich, and Gary (Joyce) Senich.  Grandmother of Sarah, Rachel, Zack, Chris, Kyle, Haley and Allyson.  Great-grandmother to Vince, Celia, Scarlett and Alex.  Devoted sister...