Obituaries

Apr 11, 2018

Walter L. "Skip" Brahler, age 83, of Coraopolis, formerly of North Side, on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.  Beloved husband of 61 years of Norma J. (Eshenbaugh); father of Walter (Tina) Brahler, Jr., Laura (Michael) Schriner, Debra Brahler, Kimberly (James) Koskey and Sheri (Dave) Brahler; Papa of Dawnlee (Mike), Danielle (Ben), Christopher G., Joshua, Jim (Kelsey), Sara, Brandon, Jaime, Marisa...

Apr 10, 2018

Gregory J. "Chip" Attanucci, of the North Side, on Tuesday, April 10, 2018; Beloved husband of Mona Kopa Attanucci; father of Nino Attanucci, Christopher Kopa, Brittany (P.J. Hunt) Kopa, Angela (R.J.) Kopa; grandfather of Haylee Oravitz and Gianna Attanucci; son of the late James and Margaret Attanucci; brother of Cheryl (John) Falcettoni, Sandra (Allan) Snyder and the late James...

Apr 9, 2018

Ruby P. (Bowman) White, on Monday, April 9, 2018; mother of George J. (Gina) Pennetti/White, Dawn Marie (Richard) Delaney/White and Amy Leigh (the late Scott) Fickess/White; grandmother of Maria, Jill, Allie, Jack, and Valente; Ann (David) Fleenor, Clare Delaney (Patrick Boettcher); Olivia, Emmy and Maddie Fickess; great-grandmother of George Richard.  Services private.

Apr 3, 2018

Age 79. Husband of the late Maryjane; son of the late Michael and Clara Barbush; brother of Daniel (Pat) Barbush and Barbara (Fred) Toborg; also survived by nieces and nephews. Michael was a talented artist and interior designer who co-founded Burke and Michael design Company. A true "car guy," active in both the Porsche and Packard Car Clubs. Mike...

Mar 22, 2018

Of Gibsonia, on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Larry Kondas; mother of Martina Kondas and Teri (Lee Hagg) Kondas-Hagg; grandmother of Stephen, Raymond, Eva and Joshua Hagg; daughter of the late Blaz and Katherine Gusic; sister of Stephen Gusic and the late Milicia Mayhan and Blaz Gusic.

Mar 14, 2018

Austin J. Bittner III, of North Side, at age 73, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018; Beloved Husband of Maran Bittner; Father of Melissa (James) Hart and Nadine (Tracey) Gossett; Grandfather of MacKenzie, Jessie, Krista and Jonathan; Brother of the late Esther Gent and Joanne Bittner;  Austin was a longtime member of Emmanuel Christian Church.  Visitation and Services are private....

Mar 7, 2018

Robert H. Keller, Jr.,  at age 59, of Pittsburgh, formerly of New Castle, on Wednesday, March 7, 2018; Loving husband of Kimberli A. Keller; devoted and loving father of Rebecca (Edward), Robert III (Amy), Katrina (Jarrod), and Krissta (Anthony); he is also survived by 12 grandchildren; son of Robert H. Keller, Sr. (Linda) and the late Helen Ruth; brother...

Mar 7, 2018

Eva L. Hlovchiec, on Wednesday, March 7, 2018; sister of the late Ann Samosky, Helen Naberezny, Metro, John and Michael Hlovchiec; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  The family would like to thank the staff at Kane Regional Ross for all their care and attention.

Mar 6, 2018

Gloria Jean Kollar, on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.  Beloved wife of Ralph D. Kollar; Mother of Lora Janeczek, Tina (Frank) Allen and Gary Janeczek; Grandmother of Jack Allen, Max Allen and Frank Allen IV;  Sister of Ann Hazard and Anthony (Terri) Gizzo; sister-in-law of Rose Gizzo; Gloria is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Feb 27, 2018

Norma Jean Ford, of Norwalk, CA, passed away on February 27,  2018.  She was born in Clairton, PA,  the daughter of James A. and Elizabeth (Abraham) Cunningham.  She is survived by three sons and a daughter.  Relatives and friends were received in California on March 6, 2018  at the Forest Lawn Mortuary -  Cypress;  Visitation in Pittsburgh will be...

Feb 26, 2018

Beloved Wife of 54 years of Louis E. Ross. Loving Mother of Leslie (Ross) Hammill and Louis C. Ross. Grandmother of Madi Hammill. Daughter of the late Allen H. and Florence Thompson. Sister of Jacqueita Lee , Denis Thompson and the late Bruce Thompson. Services to be held Privately at her bequest.

Feb 21, 2018

Elena Adzima, of McCandless Twp. passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018;  She was the beloved wife of Ivan Adzima; daughter of the late Jozef and Helena Fedorova; Sister of Ludmila, Margaret,  Stanley, Pavel, and the late Joseph and Maria.

Feb 19, 2018

Beloved husband of Roberta; father of Cathy (Paul McIntyre) Morrow, Kim (Chuckie) Beam and Robert (Dana) Morrow; father-in-law of Sue Morrow; grandfather of Michael (Sharyn) Morrow, Jordan Beam, Robbie Morrow, Danny Morrow, Richie Horwitz-Morrow and Lexie Horwitz-Morrow; great-grandfather of Kayla (Michael Punzak) Morrow, Nathan Morrow and Ryan Morrow; survived by four sisters and one brother.

Feb 11, 2018

Loving and Devoted Father of Raymond (Julie) , Stephen Jr , Matthew (Tammy) Sandi (Andrew) Kiteck and Linsey Dengler. Loving Grandfather of 13. Son of the late John G and Edith Dengler. Brother of John G (Cassandra) , Jeffrey (the late Mary) , Donna L (Richard) Nellis and the late David , Daniel (Jeri) and Keith Dengler. Also survived...

Feb 10, 2018

June V. Bowers, on Saturday, February 10, 2018; Beloved wife of the late Lester C. Bowers; Mother of Diana (Ed) Hammill, Patty (Kevin) Robinson, Kathy Becker and the late  Janet (Surviving Gary) Hickey and William K. Bowers;; Stepmother of Lester (Judy), Kent (Nancy) and the late Keith Bowers; survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchild; one great-great grandaughter.

Jan 30, 2018

Beloved husband of Theresa A. Castriota; father of  Elaine N. Castriota and Mary Jo Heidkamp; grandfather of Joseph A. Heidkamp.

Jan 26, 2018

Harry J. Wichryk, passed peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2018;  Beloved husband of Mary Jane (Vojtas) Wichryk; Son of the late Peter and Marie Wichryk; Brother of Peter, Ann, Margie, Aggie, Joseph, Darlene, Geraldine and the late Rosemary.  Harry was a man of strong faith.  He prayer the Rosary daily,.  NO VISITATION; SERVICES AND INTERMENT PRIVATE

Jan 24, 2018

Wilma M. (Gulanda) Kowach; on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Kowach; mother of Rita (Drew) Skubak, Rhonda (Rob) Brown, Renee (Glenn) Macdonald, Roy (Mary), Randy (Karen), Richard (Kristi), and the late Raymond Kowach.  Survived by 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; sister of the late Joseph, Annie, Steve, William, Anthony, Albert, Dolores, and Rita;...

Jan 19, 2018

Ehrhardt, James J. on Friday, January 19, 2018; Beloved husband of Maggie (Yaras) Ehrhardt; Father of Carolynn (Scott) Weigley, Christopher (Jessica), Jeffery (Olivia) and Craig (Rachel) Ehrhardt.  Son of the late James and Ruth Ehrhardt; Brother of the late Linda (Robert) Shelleby; Pap Pap of Maranda, Trinity, Elias, Delia, A.J., Asher, Emmitt, Orion, Sienna and Quinlan.

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Jan 17, 2018

Edmund G. "Chris" Christopher, on Wednesday, January 17, 2018; Beloved Husband of Elaine "Brosky" Christopher; Father of Karen (Doug) Hilf and Janine (Stephen) Walkauskas; grandfather of Lauren and Ethan Hilf and Luke, Nora Kate and Ryan Walkauskas; Brother of the late Robert Christopher.  Edmund's family wishes to thank the AHN Hospice on the 9th floor at Allegheny General Hospital...