Obituaries

Matthew Paul Riley

Matthew Paul Riley

Sep 12, 2024

Matthew Paul Riley, 16, of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Matt was born on December 12, 2007, to Tim and Kim (Kopie) Riley. Matt was a junior at West Mifflin High School. He was a member of West Mifflin High School baseball and golf teams. Matt also played baseball for the Mudcats.

Matt had been employed at...

Robert Louis Monaco

Robert Louis Monaco

Sep 7, 2024

Robert Louis Monaco of Pleasant Hills, formerly of West Mifflin PA. Went to be with the Lord suddenly on September 7, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 24, 1953. Loving husband of Laura (Koisor) Monaco. Loving father to Kristina Marie Monaco (Tony Pittinaro), Angela Loren Monaco (Garrett Green). He also had four fur babies Sugar, Toffee, Pepper...

Margaret L. Malesky

Margaret L. Malesky

Sep 7, 2024

Margaret "Peg" Malesky passed away on September 7, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born in Whitaker, the daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Gardner) Keebler. Beloved wife of the late Michael R. Malesky. Loving mother of Charles R. and the late Michael M. Malesky. Cherished grandmother of Michelle and Bradley Malesky. Sister of Ruth (the late...

Alan Ralph Moore

Alan Ralph Moore

Aug 30, 2024

Alan Moore, age 72, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born May 17, 1952, in Homestead, PA. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Debbie, and his three sons and their wives: Scott and Donna, Gregg and Lisa, and Ryan and Alyssa. He was the proud grandfather to seven grandchildren:...

Roy K. Ruggieri

Roy K. Ruggieri

Aug 25, 2024

Roy Ruggieri was the loving husband of Theresa, father of Mandi & Angie, pappy of Jordan, Graycie, & Liam, brother of Jim (Barbara), Eddie (Darlene), Clarence (the late Judy), and a friend to all. Roy passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 72 years old. He had a long tough illness he battled, which he handled with courage and...

Miklos Varkonyi Jr.

Miklos Varkonyi Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Miklos Varkonyi Jr. passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 24, 2024.  He was born in Vienna, Austria; the son of the late Miklos and Terez (Katona) Sr. Beloved brother of Istvan (Rosario) Varkonyi; and special uncle to Terez Alexandra Varkonyi.  Miklos was a member of the Thompson Run Athletic Association. He also liked to play his guitar.  Funeral Arrangements are...

Jordan Ashley Smith

Jordan Ashley Smith

Aug 24, 2024

Jordan Ashley Smith, age 30, sadly passed on August 24,2024.  Jordan was a daughter of the late Ray Garrett Smith and Michelle Smith (Fawcett). She was the cherished granddaughter of William Testa and Barbara Testa (Smith).  Jordan was a loving mother of Garrett James Smith. She is survived by sister Madison Smith, a niece, many cousins, loving aunts and uncles...

Meredith Harrier

Meredith Harrier

Aug 19, 2024

Meredith Harrier, age 72, sadly passed away Monday August 19, 2024, at Mercy Hospital. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She moved to Pittsburgh in 1980. She worked as nurse at UPMC Montefiore and retired in 2021. Meredith leaves behind a son (Andrew), Sisters (Joellen and Laura), a Niece (Rachel), Nephews (Jacob, Mason, Acayo, and Ethan) and Cats (Zebo...

Kenneth Senka

Kenneth Senka

Aug 19, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” G. Senka, age 59, of West Mifflin peacefully passed away at home on August 19, 2024. 

Born 12/28/64 in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late George J. Senka and the late Marlene M. Vangura Senka Scheidemantle. 

Kenny was the 3rd generation owner of Vangura Iron, Inc. His love of steel fabrication began in 1989 when he started...

Edward C. Hayward

Edward C. Hayward

Aug 18, 2024

Edward Hayward, age 95, of Munhall, was born on May 17, 1929. He passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Kolish), loving dad to Susan (late Carmen) Marini, Edward (Mariellen), Richard, and Cynthia (Russ) Geyser. Proud Pap Pap to Christian (Dawn) Marini, Amanda (Erik) Olson, Justin (Kirsten) Chobajian, Eric Hayward, and...

Ronald K. Wollett

Ronald K. Wollett

Aug 16, 2024

Ronald K. Wollett, age 90, of Lincoln Place, Pittsburgh, PA. 

Survived by his nephew Lee Baguet, his niece Diane Baguet, and his 10 great nephews and nieces Leah Kervin (Baguet) Jason Baguet, Matthew Baguet, Dana Chuba (Baguet), Angel Luna (AJ), Rocco Baguet, Mac Chuba, Miles Baguet, Leela Baguet, and Ellie Baguet. He was also survived by his best friend of 80...

Josephine Marie Cramer

Josephine Marie Cramer

Aug 11, 2024

Josephine Marie (Franzetta) Cramer reached centenarian status on July 5, 2024, and happily celebrated her 100th milestone birthday with family.

 She was born to an Italian immigrant family in 1924 and raised in Homestead. She was preceded in death by her husband LeVan Cramer and eight of her siblings. 

She is survived by her sister Magdeline in California and three sons Larry,...

Jean M. Fagan

Jean M. Fagan

Aug 11, 2024

Jean M. (Muraca) Fagan was suddenly called home on Sunday, August 11, 2024, this was her 90th year! She was born in West Homestead. She was the wife of the late James A. Fagan, Jr. Both were long-time members of Resurrection Church in West Mifflin and the CYO program. Where he coached the CYO basketball team, and they both chaperoned...

Mary Carole Watson

Mary Carole Watson

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Carol Smith Watson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 8, 2024, after a short battle with COVID-19. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert W. Smith of West Mifflin, PA, and E. Paul Watson of Graysville, Indiana.

Mary is survived by her two sons and their wives: William R. Smith and Deize N. Smith,...

William H. Baxter, Jr.

William H. Baxter, Jr.

Aug 8, 2024

Suddenly on August 8, 2024, at the age of 79, William H. Baxter, Jr. of Lincoln Place, formally of Hays. Son of the Late William and Edna (Kemmer) Baxter. He was the loving father of William Ill of Lincoln Place and Christopher of West Mifflin. Pap Pap to Avery J. Baxter of Squirrel Hill. Companion of 25 years to the...

Bessie S. Ferency (Kamberis)

Bessie S. Ferency (Kamberis)

Aug 4, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bessie Sophia Ferency, 83, of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, who left us peacefully on August 4, 2024. Bessie passed surrounded by generations of her loving family in the home that her and her husband built. Bessie was born on January 27, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the...

Hunter William Scott Meyers

Hunter William Scott Meyers

Aug 1, 2024

Hunter William Scott Meyers, age 10, of Stahlstown was brutally unalived by his cousin and best friend on August 1, 2024. Born August 23, 2013, in Greensburg, the son of Keith S. Meyers and Dorothy E. Meyers (Fasshauer).

Hunter was a bright and intelligent boy. He wanted to be a diesel mechanic and a police officer when he grew up. Hunter...

Robert C. Pratt

Robert C. Pratt

Jul 28, 2024

Robert “Bob” Pratt, age 86, left us Sunday, July 28, 2024. Born in Large, Pennsylvania, to his parents, the late Lester and Florence (Sterling) Pratt, on December 29, 1937. He leaves behind 4 daughters: Robin Pratt, Rhea Ann (Holly Jo Sensenich) Pratt, Richelle (Harold) Smith, and Roslyn Pratt; all of whom he shared with his wife and love of his...

Rita Ann Reola

Rita Ann Reola

Jul 22, 2024

Rita Ann Reola (Grandillo), born May 10, 1935, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 22, 2024. Rita was born in the Hazelwood area of Pittsburgh. She married her loving husband, Michael, in 1963 and they raised their family in the West Mifflin area. 

Rita was a loving wife and mother and a devout Catholic. Aside from the time...

Anthony Martin Hohowski

Anthony Martin Hohowski

Jul 21, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Anthony Martin Hohowski, age 46, of Munhall on July 21, 2024. Born on November 23, 1977, he attended St. Therese and Steel Valley Schools and graduated in 1996.

You may also remember him by his other nicknames: Big A, Ho Ho, Uncle A, or Tony. He was a great...