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Sheila A. (Branscum)  Taylor

Sheila A. (Branscum) Taylor

Jun 2, 2019

Sheila A. Taylor, on Sunday, June 2, 2019.  Mother of Shawn Branscum, RaChell, RaShanti, and Sharmya Taylor; daughter of Hendrix (Elizabeth) Branscum and Debra Farmer; sister of Hendrix III; aunt of Alison, Kimberly, and Robert .

Matthew Huliak Wrbican

Matthew Huliak Wrbican

Jun 1, 2019

Matthew Huliak Wrbican, age 60, of Pittsburgh, former chief archivist at the Andy Warhol Museum, renowned Warhol expert, and author of the forthcoming Yale University Press book A is for Archive: Warhol's World from A to Z, died on Saturday, June 1, 2019, after a heroic four-year battle with brain cancer.  Matt was the beloved partner of Sharon (Yeschke)...

Michael W. Wanner, Jr.

Michael W. Wanner, Jr.

May 29, 2019

Michael W. Wanner, Jr., on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  Loving father of McKenna Wanner; grandson of Ronald and the late Phyllis Maier and George and Shirley Wanner; beloved son of Sheila Fichter and Michael W. Wanner; brother of Danielle Fichter, William (Billie) Fichter, Travis, Tyler and Nathan Wanner; also aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ross A. Madia

Ross A. Madia

May 29, 2019

Ross A. Madia, on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Cecilia; father of Linda Mockeridge, Dan (Pat) Madia, Laura (Tom) Irvin, Mark (Diane) Madia, Judy (Mike) Garrity, Joan (Denny) Radick, John (Anna) Madia, Donna (Kevin) Brennan, Michele (Joe) Mancini, Greg (Sallie) Madia, and Ross  (Tami) Madia; son of the late Ross and Laura; brother of Rita...

Margaret T. Banas

Margaret T. Banas

May 20, 2019

Margaret T. Banas, on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Chsarik) Banas;  Sister of Wilma Anderson, Joseph Banas, and the late Mary, John, Vincent and Andrew.

John J. Malick

John J. Malick

May 19, 2019

John J. Malick, age 80, of Ross Township, on May 19, 2019.  Husband of the late Patricia; father of Beth Ann (Mike) Scarlatelli, John (Beth) Malick, Tom Malick; stepfather of Joseph Dragone; grandfather of Kara, Krysta, Kyrsten, Gia, Joe, Jr., Ryan, Zachary, Brandon, Ashley, Tyler, Lydia, Matthew, Alayna, Charlotte, Farrah, Gemma, and Brynn; great-grandfather of Sophia, Charlee Mae, Addisyn,...

Donna E. Kushik

Donna E. Kushik

May 13, 2019

Age 70, beloved wife of William for 52 years; mother of William C. Kushik, Coleen (Gregory) Buell, and the late Jeffery (surviving spouse Denise) Kushik; grandmother of Corey, Taylor, Jeffery, Sydnie, Cole, Clayton, and Luke; four great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Charles and Anna Bronder; sister of Bernadette, Charlotte, Regina, Arthur, and the late Richard; sister -n-law of Nene;...

Diane Lynn Lambert

Diane Lynn Lambert

Apr 28, 2019

Of Newport, NC, formerly of Pittsburgh. Mother of John (Janie) Black, and Heather (Jim) Hyland; grandmother of Johnathon (Emily). Justin, and Sydney (Derrick); daughter of the late Raymond Eich and Jane Eich; sister of Denise, John, Jane, Matt, Larry, Cliff, and Renee; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Jesse Schmiedlin

Jesse Schmiedlin

Apr 27, 2019

On Saturday , April 27th , 2019. Loving Father of Jonathon and Justin Schmiedlin & Romy and Anthony Nelson. Grandfather of Alia Mae Schmiedlin.  Son of the late John and Phyllis Schmiedlin. Brother of Susie Rychil , John (Sandra) Schmiedlin , Sylvia Williams , Eric Schmiedlin , Arlene Heckler and Caroline Schmiedlin. Friends welcomed on Wednesday , May 1st...

Alexander Joseph Zerby

Alexander Joseph Zerby

Apr 22, 2019

He lived with his loving father Stephen A. Zerby in Pittsburgh, PA. Alex was my best friend in the world and all I lived for. He was also the loving son of Nuria M. Pastor-Soler and step-son of Kenneth R. Hallows of Altadena, CA. He had two brothers who adored him:  Andrew P. Zerby of Altadena, CA and Victor...

Charles "Tom" Petruska

Charles "Tom" Petruska

Apr 20, 2019

Beloved husband of Lorraine; father of Nicole (Robert) Heckel, and Todd A. (Tori) Petruska; grandfather of Logan and Noah; son of the late John and Marie Petruska. Tom was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from US Airways.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to : Good Samaritan Hospice, 134  Marwood Road Cabot, PA 16023.

Marian Armenta (Casto)  Conner

Marian Armenta (Casto) Conner

Apr 14, 2019

Marian Armenta (Casto) Conner, age 77 passed away peacefully April 14, 2019 at her home in Franklin Park, PA with her family by her side. Marian was born December 6, 1941 in Pittsburgh PA to Nancy Casto who was a mother of five daughters, Delores Wasko, Jessica Fox, Mildred Casto, and surviving sister Patricia Cerminara. She was a loving...

Leona "Lil" (Radick)  Haynes

Leona "Lil" (Radick) Haynes

Apr 13, 2019

Dearly beloved wife of 70 years to Louis Haynes; mother of Leona "Lee" (Bart) Klemz, Blair "Skip" (Cheryl) Haynes, Mark (Kim) Haynes, James "Jim" (Cheryl) Haynes, Leslie Haynes Simpson(the late Barry); daughter of the late John and Anna Radick; sister of Viola (the late Jack) Peifer, the late James (Rose) Radick, Dorothy (John) Manjerovic, and Richard ( surviving spouse...

Joan E. (Sapovchak)  Jackson

Joan E. (Sapovchak) Jackson

Apr 9, 2019

Mother of Joan, Paula, and Gil; grandmother of Daniel, Derek, Chelsea, Cody, Zach, Amanda, and Kyle; great-granddaughter Adalyn Grace. Rest in peace Bubba.

Michael Lema

Michael Lema

Apr 2, 2019

Of Sewickely on April 2,2019. Son of the late Ross and Virginia Lema. Husband of the late Shirley (Fisher). Stepfather of Sharon (Jeff) Wonderling. Grandfather of Thomas (Melinda) and Michael (Jennifer) Bahney.Gr-Grandfather of Julia and Dylan Bahney. Brother of the late Angelina Allen and John,James,Gilbert and Sam Lema. He was a veteran of the US Army and a longtime...

Pearl (Karpa)  Homza

Pearl (Karpa) Homza

Apr 1, 2019

Of Brighton Heights , Formerly of Hazelwood. On Monday ,April 1, 2019.Loving Wife of the late Stephen B. Homza. Beloved Mother of Stephen J. Homza and Kenneth M (Katherine) Homza. Loving Grandmother of Christopher Stephen Homza. Daughter of the late Michael and Pazia Karpa. Sister of the late Mary,Mike , Lou,John and Will. Friends welcomed from 2-4 and 6-8...

Raymond "Ray" Senko

Raymond "Ray" Senko

Mar 25, 2019

Of Ohio Township, formerly of North Side. Husband of Patricia (Jones); father of Natalie (Jay) Senko Davis, Amanda Senko, Lauren Senko and the late Renee (David) Senko Phillips; grandfather of Alexa, Peyton, Steven, Austin, Taylor, and Jenna; grandson of Bub and Did; and grandpuppy, Stewie; also survived by Raymond and Rebecca and their children.

Amy Jo Lau

Amy Jo Lau

Mar 23, 2019

Age 47, wife of Lawrence W. Lau, Jr.; mother of Lawrence W.(Amanda) Lau III; and Dalton David Lau; grandmother of Kaydence, Addison, and Geno; daughter of the late George and Michelle Brunick; sister of John Brunick, Michelle Brunick, and Dawn Lantzy; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Frederick L. Brock

Frederick L. Brock

Mar 9, 2019

Age 81, of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of 60 years to Carole (Meta) Brock,; father of Frederick J. (Terri) Brock and Linda Schnupp; grandfather of Richard T. Schnupp; brother of Carol (William) Femc and the late Joan Gillece and Audrey Stortecky. He was a graduate of McKees Rocks High School, class of 1955; then a member of the U.S. Air...

Gregory H. Waslo III

Gregory H. Waslo III

Mar 7, 2019

Gregory H. Waslo III, age 85, of Allison Park, on Thursday, March 7, 2019.  Beloved husband of 61 years to Dorothy (Walgus) Waslo; loving father of  Gregory H. (Denise) Waslo IV, Timothy P. Waslo, and Loraine M. Waslo; grandfather of Gregory H. Waslo V and Alexander Ryan Waslo; brother of Steve, Anna and Tom.

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