Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas

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...

Walter L. "Skip" Brahler

Walter L. "Skip" Brahler

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...

Gregory James "Chip" Attanucci

Gregory James "Chip" Attanucci

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...

Ruby P. (Bowman)  White

Ruby P. (Bowman) White

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.

Michael Barbush, Jr.

Michael Barbush, Jr.

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...

Tina A. Kondas

Tina A. Kondas

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.

Austin J. Bittner III

Austin J. Bittner III

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....

Robert H. Keller, Jr.

Robert H. Keller, Jr.

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...

Eva L. Hlovchiec

Eva L. Hlovchiec

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.

Gloria Jean (Gizzo)  Kollar

Gloria Jean (Gizzo) Kollar

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.

Norma Jean (Cunningham)  Ford

Norma Jean (Cunningham) Ford

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...

Linda J. Ross

Linda J. Ross

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.

Elena (Fedorova)  Adzima

Elena (Fedorova) Adzima

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.

Robert J. Morrow, Sr.

Robert J. Morrow, Sr.

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.

Stephen H. Dengler

Stephen H. Dengler

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...

June V. Bowers

June V. Bowers

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.

Joseph A. Castriota

Joseph A. Castriota

Jan 30, 2018

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