Obituaries

Aug 11, 2020

Of Brighton Heights, age 67, passed away on August 11, 2020, with his sister by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. Son of the late Luella and Nicholas Parrendo; brother of David (the late Lorraine), Celeste, and John (Chris); also survived by many cousins, his aunt, nieces and nephews. He served his country as a U.S. Marine...

Jul 30, 2020

Kenneth W. Whigham II, age 72, of Avalon, formerly of Wilmerding, on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Father of Kenneth W. (Ashley) Whigham III; son of the late Kenneth W. and Maxine Whigham; Brother of the late William Whigham.  Dear friend of Catherine Dopp.  Ken was a member of Bellevue Council Knights of Columbus.  Due to Covid-19, there will be ...

Jul 22, 2020

Anna Mae (Hostinak) Gogal;  With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Anna Mae, a loving and devoted mother and grandmother;  at age 91, of Ross Township, formerly of North Side, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Andrew Gogal; loving  mother of Brian (Rhonda) Gogal; grandmother of Ethan and Ryan Gogal; daughter of the late...

Jul 21, 2020

Alexandra (Ternova) Kozak, born in village of Secretaroka  Petrivski, Rayon Ukraine, of Bethel Park, formerly of North Side, age 95, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020; Beloved wife of the late Michael Kozak; Loving mother of  Lydia Bodnar of Trenton, NJ and Roman (The late Sophie) Kozak of Bethel Park; grandmother of five and great-grandmother of 13; Daughter of the...

Jul 8, 2020

Walter A. Zastawa, age 73, of the North Side, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.  Born on November 5, 1946, to the late Walter and Helen Zastawa.  Devoted husband of 52 years of Becky (Kramer) Zastawa; loving father of David (Jenny) Zastawa, and Chrissy (Shupei) Chiao; proud Pap of Cody, Shelby, and Haley Zastawa, and Jackson, Emily, and Cameron Chiao;...

Jul 2, 2020

Louis R. "Lou" Haynes, on Thursday, July 2, 2020; beloved husband of 70 years to the late Leona E. (Radick) Haynes; father to Leona "Lee" (Bart) Klemz,, Mark (Kim) Haynes, James "Jim" (Chery) Haynes, Leslie Haynes Simpson (the late Barry Simpson), and the late Blair "Skip" (Cheryl)  Haynes; son of the late Blair Win and Ruth Hildebrand Haynes; brother...

Jun 28, 2020

Mary C. Hodanich, age 101, on Sunday, June 28, 2020, beloved wife of the late George; mother of Georgene Burley, Dolores Anderson, Marianne Schmandt, and Robert (Jeanine) Hodanich; sister of the late Mildred Binz, Dorothy Zeleny. George, John, Peter and Charles Cernansky; also 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great -grandchild; Friends received f rom 4:00 - 8:00 pm...

Jun 24, 2020

Lawrence R. Janicko, of McCandless Twp., on Wednesday, June 24, 2020;  beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann (Bosko) Janicko; Father of Raymond P. (Cynthia) Janicko and Mark D. (Paul Schifino) Janicko; Son of the late Joseph and Helen Janicko; Brother of the late David R Janicko.  Visitation 4:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral...

Jun 18, 2020

James Robert  "J.R." Jones, Age 78, of Bellevue on Thursday, June 18, 2020,  after a brave battle with Leukemia.   Beloved husband of 57 years of Amy (Amelia Gasior) Jones; loving father of  Deborah Lynn Jones, James Jones, and Brian (Tricia) Jones; proud and loving grandfather of Lindsey and Brett Jones; son of the late  Frederick Prior and Margaret (Boll)...

Jun 13, 2020

Rose Marie  Rau, Beloved wife of the late Pius C. Rau; daughter of the late  Henry J. and Marie (Schweitzer) Brunner; survived by Nieces, Rosemary Visomirski, Kathy Ohler, and Carol Flynn;   Sister of the late Harry J. Brunner; survived by several great-nieces and nephews.  Family visitation, Blessing Service and Interment in Christ our Redeemer Cemetery,

Jun 1, 2020

Marjorie A. (Vetovich) Dramble, at age 72, of Pittsburgh, formerly of New Kensington, on Monday, June 1, 2020.  Beloved wife of Robert Dramble; loving mother of Jennifer Dramble (Edward Sickora); Grandmother of Tiara Dramble; Daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Vetovich; sister of the late Alfred "Sonny" Dubois, Sr.  Marjorie had been very active in her church, St....

May 28, 2020

At age 82, of the North Side, formerly of Teramo Italy on Thursday May 28, 2020. Beloved husband of Delia; father of:  Emilia (Gary) Peiffer, Mary (Dale) Bertucci, Mario (Sandra) Mattucci, and Louis ( Wendy) Mattucci; grandfather of: Elena Peiffer,Silvia Bertucci, Anthony Bertucci, Alessia Mattucci, and Marco Mattucci; brother of: Alio Mattucci, Lucia Ferretti,and the late Fannina, Maria, and...

May 26, 2020

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, our beloved daughter, Rebecca (Becca) Lynn Lowe, 34, passed away in her home.

Born on October 24, 1985 to Richard and Mary Ann Lowe, Becca was a life-long resident in Pittsburgh. She graduated from Perry High School in 2003, where she was an honors student. In 2007, she received a degree in...

May 22, 2020

Chester Sharek, of Washington, PA, on Friday, May 22, 2020; Son of the late Stanley and Edith Sharek; Brother of Gerald Sharek;  also survived by a niece and nephew.  NO VISITATION OR SERVICES.

May 19, 2020

Vincent Platek, on Tuesday, May 19, 2020; Beloved husband of Janice A. Platek; Father of Vincent Platek, Rene Williams, Jeff Platek, Susan Wright, Michelle Yakemovicz, Greg Platek, Eric Platek, Michael Platek, Stephen Platek, Roxanne Wright and Rebecca Wilson; Grandfather of Jessica, Brady, Bre, AJ, Vinny, Jr.,  Jordan, and Alexis;  great-grandfather of Elijah Stoltz; beloved dogs Miss Daisy,  Winston, Duke...

May 18, 2020

Mary Ann (Thaner) Linhart, age 98, peacefully at Mt. Assisi Place, Bellevue, PA, formerly of the North Side,  on Monday, May 18, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Alfred S. Linhart; Mother of Charles, Richard, Mary Anne, William (Helen), Alfred Paul and the late and dearly beloved Virginia L.;  Grandmother of Charles (Cari), Bridgett (Bill) Boyd, Maggie, William (Lauren),...

May 16, 2020

Phillip A. Wodzinski of Ben Avon passed on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at home with Carolyn his loving wife of fifty years by his side.

He was born in McKeesport in August of 1941.  Along with parents Anthony and Veronica, siblings Eileen and Richard; this is where is Faith, character, work ethic, and commitment to family grew....

Apr 27, 2020

Carmelo A. Misiti, age 88, of Ross Township, formerly of Brighton Heights, on Monday, April 27, 2020.  Dear husband of the late Nancy (Kern);  loving  father of Therese (Edward) Leise, Michele (Thomas) Sullivan, and Antonio (Rory) Misiti; beloved grandfather of Nicholas, Amanda Leise, Brad Sullivan, Taylor (Anthony) Stelitano, A.J., Gino, Mario and Matteo Misiti; great-grandfather of Theodore and Levi...

Apr 23, 2020

William D. Kushik, age 73, of Pittsburgh, on Thursday, April 23, 2020.  Husband of the late Donna E. (Bronder); father of William C., Coleen (Greg) Buell and the late Jeffery (surviving Denise), grandfather of Corey, Taylor, Jeffery, Sydnie, Cole, Clayton and Luke; great-grandfather of Kayden, Kayleb, Ethan and Kailey; brother of Moonyeen (the late Edwin) Waldschmidrt.  William served in...

Apr 20, 2020

Peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2020, God called another one of His angels, Josephine C. Nelson, 93, to His Kingdom.  Preceded in death by her husband Donald Henry Nelson, Sr. and the loving mother of the late Donald Henry Nelson, Jr.  Josephine is the adored "Nana" to granddaughters Rachel Nelson and Leah Czypecki and great-grandchildren Matthew Nelson and Calie...