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Helen (Kost)  Petrancosta Metz

Helen (Kost) Petrancosta Metz

Aug 6, 2018

Helen Petrancosta Metz, On Monday, August 6, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard Metz and Anthony Petrancosta; beloved friend of Michael Rosella; mother of Nancy (Norman) Pivirotto, Toni (late Buzzy) Brosneck, Dan (Amy) Metz, Ginny (Archie) Rouse and Stanley Metz; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces nephews and friends; sister of Mary Sahayda, Ann Ramsey, John Kost and the late...

Candace "Nicki" Ann (Nickish)  Rymniak

Candace "Nicki" Ann (Nickish) Rymniak

Aug 6, 2018

Candace Ann "Nicki" Rymniak, on Monday, August 6, 2018.  Beloved wife of Jay M. Rymniak; daughter of the late Irvin and Shirley Nickish.  She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Thomas J. Benner

Thomas J. Benner

Aug 1, 2018

Thomas J. Benner, at age 78, of McCandless Twp., formerly of North Side.  Beloved husband of 57 years to Lorraine (Novak) Benner.  Father of Theresa Weber, Lisa (Thomas Fernendez) Benner, Maria (Douglas) Keller, and the late Tamara Patton; father-in-law of James Patton; grandfather of Breanna Weber, Ronald (Ashley) Weber, Nicholas Weber, Emily Benner, Joshua Nicholas, and Zachary Patton; son...

Mary Frances (Pudis)  McGregor

Mary Frances (Pudis) McGregor

Jul 22, 2018

At age 94, of Economy, formerly of Brighton Heights, on Sunday, July 22, 2018.  Wife of the late James; beloved mother of Marion (late Albert J.) Wise and James J. McGregor; beloved grandmother of Michael James Wise, Mark Andrew (Kate) Wise, Rachel (Chuck) Samek, Molly McGregor and the late Susan Marie Wise.  cherished great-grandmother of Liam Joseph Wise and...

Andrew Gogal, Jr.

Andrew Gogal, Jr.

Jul 21, 2018

A true fighter 'til the end, Andrew passed away peacefully at age 91, on Saturday, July 21, 2018.  He was born August 29, 1926 in a small village in Radvan, Slovakia, to the late Andrew, Sr. and Maria Gogal.  At age 22, he came to the united States and worked as a steel fabricator at Power Piping & FabTec...

Mary Irene (Opalka)  Godlewski

Mary Irene (Opalka) Godlewski

Jul 19, 2018

Mary Irene (Opalka) Godlewski, at age 98, of Harrisburg, formerly of North Side, on Thursday, July 19, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Godlewski; mother of Renee (Mike) Myers of Terra Alta,WV, and Davied P. (Teresa) Godlewski of Harrisburg, PA; grandmother of Zachary (Sarah), Alex Myers and Adam Godlewski. Preceded in death by three sisters and one...

Jade Elizabeth (Healy)  Kyes

Jade Elizabeth (Healy) Kyes

Jul 16, 2018

Jade Elizabeth Kyes, of the North Side, on Monday, July 16, 2018.  Beloved wife of Curtis W. Kyes; loving mother of Taylor Jade and Dayton Zeke Kyes; daughter of Rick and Debbie (Yates) Healy; sister of Jeremy (Kelly) Healy and Jessi (Ron) Hunt; she was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Jade, who had the kindest heart,...

Nora M. (Lynch)  O'Keefe

Nora M. (Lynch) O'Keefe

Jul 3, 2018

Nora M. O'Keefe, age 88 of Ross Township, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  Beloved wife of Robert J. O'Keefe; loving mother of Colleen (Jerry) Wozniak, Dave (Sharon) O'Keefe, Kathy (Joe) Cieply, Mary (Michael) Greer, and the late Robert F. (surviving Mary Ellen) O'Keefe; she is  survived by 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.  Nora was a devoted wife, a loving...

Roberta "Bobo" C. (Drumm)  Morrow

Roberta "Bobo" C. (Drumm) Morrow

Jul 1, 2018

Roberta C. Morrow, on Sunday, July 1, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Morrow, Sr.; mother of Cathy (Paul McIntyre) Morrow, Kim (Chuckie) Beam and Robert (Dana) Morrow, Jr.; mother-in-law of Sue Morrow; grandmother of Michael (Sharyn) Morrow, Jordon Beam, Robbie Morrow, Danny Morrow, Richie Horwitz-Morrow and Lexie Horwitz-Morrow; great-grandmother of Kayla (Michael Punzak) Morrow, Nathan Morrow...

Elaine Joy Newsom

Elaine Joy Newsom

Jun 26, 2018

Elaine Joy Newsom, suddenly on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.  Beloved daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Newsom; sister of Carolyn Bussard, Eileen Fields and Gary L. (Jane) Newsom;      also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.  NO VISITATION.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018  at 11:00 A.M.  at the Little Sisters of...

John Backovsky, Jr.

John Backovsky, Jr.

Jun 23, 2018

John  Backovsky, Jr., of McCandless Township, on Saturday June 23, 2018;  Beloved husband of the late Verna; Father of Marianne (David) Easton, Michael (Cynthia) Backovski, and Margaret (William) Wamboldt; Loving Pappy of Kara (Ken) Wall, Adrien Wamboldt, Andrew (Fiancee Lisa) Backovski, Allison Backovski and Katherine Backovski; Great-grandfather of Edith and Kurt Wall.  Son of the late John and Anna...

Barbara Jean (Coghill)  Michaels

Barbara Jean (Coghill) Michaels

Jun 7, 2018

Barbara Jean Michaels (Coghill), surrounded by her loving family, Barbara peacefully passed away on the evening of June 7, 2018.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 39 years, Dennis and their children, Nicholas (Kathryn), Matt, and Megan (Wayne).  Barbara will also be sadly missed by her seven grandchildren, Johnny, Morgan, Jayla, Jackson, Arwen, Seren and Christian. ...

Michael Petruska, Jr.

Michael Petruska, Jr.

May 31, 2018

Michael Petruska, Jr., age 88 of New Sewickley Township, on Thursday, May 31, 2018; Beloved husband for 26 years of Tyola;  loving father of Korin (Chuck) LaCroix, T. Justine Petruska, Michael K. (Molly) Petruska and  Amanda (Matthew) Pilz.  He cherished time with his grandchildren, Dylan, Tyler and Bryant LaCroix, Noah, Savannah, Sadie and Kadin Pilz, and Hattie Petruska.  He...

Isabel M (Aiello)  Sestrich

Isabel M (Aiello) Sestrich

May 30, 2018

Unexpectedly on Wednesday, devoted wife of the late George Sestrich and daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Aiello; loving sister of Anthony Aiello, Elizabeth Oberst and Mary Ann Petitta; second mom to her nieces and nephews, Diane, Bill (Maggie), David (Linda), Steve (Sheonia), Chris (Roxanne), and Lisa Oberst , and Domenic (Pam) Petitta, Kristen (Ron) Frankovich, and Michael...

Marilyn F. (Harman)  Visnansky

Marilyn F. (Harman) Visnansky

May 23, 2018

Marilyn F. Visnansky, at age 84, on Wednesday, May 23, 2018;  Beloved wife of the late John; Mother of Alane Whitman, Christine (Charles) Wilcox, Valorie (Jeffrey) Biel and Shirley (Daniel) Rudolchick; grandmother of Lee Ann Logue, James Logue, Jr., Adrienne (Zachary) Miles and Chelsea Wilcox; Daughter of the late Hugh and Lillian Harman; sister of Laurine "Reenie" (James) Shannon...

Mary C. Durney

Mary C. Durney

May 10, 2018

Mary C. Durney, of Aspinwall, on Thursday, May 10, 2018.  Beloved Daughter of the late James and Eleanor Durney; Sister of Cecilia Durney and the late Nancy Durney, Anna Marie Bridgeman, James and William Durney; Aunt of Connie Parker, Robert Clark and several other nieces and nephews.

Paul T. Yeskey

Paul T. Yeskey

May 4, 2018

Age 95. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve  (Dreveniak); father of Naomi and the late Miriam Yeskey; brother of the late Lois (Yeskey) Campbell, John, Lawrence, Gilbert, Robert and Agnes (Yeskey) Blaha. Paul was a Navy veteran serving in both WWII and the Korean War. His most significant duty assignment was Navy Radio Facilities in Yokosuka, Japan. Paul spent...

William D. Swidorsky

William D. Swidorsky

Apr 28, 2018

William D. Swidorsky, age 78, of the North Side, on Saturday, April 28, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Kerrish) Swidorsky; Father of David (Carolyn",  John (Vickie Watson), Richard (Tracy), Catherine (Norm "Guy") Klaas, Theresa (Keith Nolan) Donnelly and the late William J.; survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandaughters.  Son of the late William and Bessie; brother...

William J. Karlik

William J. Karlik

Apr 23, 2018

William J. Karlik, at age 92, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018.  Beloved husband of the late Alice L. (Vetterly) Karlik; father of Alice Ann (late Wlliam) Scheibel, Genevieve (George) Heisel, William A. Karlik, Veronica Judkins, Vincent (Margie) Karlik, Lorraine Shelton, Joann Hine, Karen (Dan) Whipple, and the late Deborah Karlik; grandfather of 12 and...

Carl R. Monteleone

Carl R. Monteleone

Apr 12, 2018

Carl R. Monteleone, of the North Side, on Thursday, April 12, 2018.  Beloved husband of Wilma (Yockel) Monteleone; father of Donna (late Larry) Sauers, Denise (Michael) Derbish, Carl R., Jr., and Darlene Gibson; grandfather of Deana (Mike) Kamdar, Carey Sauers, Edward (Marie) Sauers, Nicholas (Jessica) Sauers, Ross (Megan) Lundy, Kayla Monteleone, and Alexandra and Paige Gibson; brother of the...

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