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Paula S. Petro

Paula S. Petro

Nov 13, 2016

Mother of Connie Fazio and Diane (Ron) Urbano; grandmother of Tamara Lang, Melinda Urbano and John (Lori) Fazio; great-grandmother of Jenna Lang and John Fazio.  Sister of Katherine Vassello and Frank "Joe" (Irma) Sokol.

Alex Rymniak

Alex Rymniak

Nov 9, 2016

Beloved husband of the late Loretta Rymniak; father of Kathryn O'Hare, Alan (Tanya) Rymniak, Karen (Antoine) Chammas and Jay (Candace) Rymniak; also survived by eight grand children and four great-grandchildren.

Stanley R. Lubinski

Stanley R. Lubinski

Nov 9, 2016

Age 92, of Bellevue. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Spontak); son of the late John and Helen; brother of the late Harry, Joseph, Ann Sobus, Marie Tuschak, Irene Murawski, Theresa Rosensweig and Clara Lubinski; survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. He was a World War II Navy Veteran.

Clara Freisel

Clara Freisel

Nov 8, 2016

Age 94, of Greenville, formerly of the N. S. Pittsburgh. The youngest daughter of Frank and Rose Freisel; preceded in death by five sisters and one brother; survived by nieces and nephews. She was much loved by her family of nieces and nephews and their children. She was a graduate of Allegheny High School.

Joseph Salo

Joseph Salo

Oct 26, 2016

Age 68, of Ross Twp., Beloved husband of Maria; father of Stephanie and Mark (Michelle) Salo; "Pa" to Natalya and Camden; son of the late Iwan and Ewa Salo; brother of Andy.

Virginia "Ginny" (Cushanick)  Sovyak

Virginia "Ginny" (Cushanick) Sovyak

Oct 25, 2016

At age 84, of the North Side, on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Wife of the late Harry Sovyak, Jr. Went back to her Lord to be with all of her brothers, sisters, friends and family who preceded her in death. Ginny was the beloved mother of David, Gail (Jeff) Lehman and Donna Sovyak Holko. She was the lifelong friend...

Naomi Rose Hill

Naomi Rose Hill

Oct 21, 2016

Beloved daughter of Michael R. Hill , Jr. and Terri Thompson; sister of William Smith and Devontae Smith; granddaughter of Mary Jean Thompson and Michael R. Hill (the late Rosemary (Williams) Hill; niece of Rebecca Hill, Matthew Hill and Josiah Hill.

Leonard R. Murray, Jr.

Leonard R. Murray, Jr.

Oct 18, 2016

Leonard R. Murray, Jr., on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

Beloved Husband of Sophie Murray; Father of Helene (Antwian Townsell) Murray and Lenny (Mattie Withersoon) Murray; Grandfather of Nadia, Nia, Nina and Abigail; Step-grandfather of Aubrey; Son of the late Leonard and Helen Murray; Brother of Fran Murray; also survved by many nieces and nephews; A special thank...

Joseph Michael Morrow

Joseph Michael Morrow

Oct 17, 2016

Joseph Michael "Jughead" Morrow, on Monday, October 17, 2016.

Beloved husband of Tina; father of Brandon, Joseph and Matthew; grandfather of Amir; son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Morrow; brother of Robert, Donald, Darlene, Kim and the late Jocko; also many nieces, nephews and friends.

Dorothy M. Kimak

Dorothy M. Kimak

Oct 1, 2016

In VA, formerly of North Side, Pittsburgh, on Saturday at age 86. Wife to the late John B. Kimak; beloved mother of John A. (Barbara) Kimak and Janice (Richard) Markovich; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; daughter of the Andy Gabor and Amelia Boggs; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Charitable donations may be made to:

Alzheimer's...

Katarzyna Rekas

Katarzyna Rekas

Sep 18, 2016

Mother of Sophie (William) Kroll, Mary Stanley and Fran Zovko; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Amy Elizabeth Hussar

Amy Elizabeth Hussar

Sep 16, 2016

At age 36 after a courageous battle with cancer; Loving Mother of Rylee and Whitney Donahue; Beloved Daughter of Thomas J. and Mary Ann Hussar; Sister of T.J. (Dana) and Jason (Lauren) Hussar; Goddaughter of Robert P. Hatala and Donna Hussar.

Leona M. Potoski

Leona M. Potoski

Aug 30, 2016

Age 91, of Franklin Park, formerly of Brighton Heights. Beloved wife of the late Andrew, loving mother of Andrew (Nancy) , Michael (Walter Michel), and Randi (Ed) Kwiatkowski;

David James Sovyak

David James Sovyak

Aug 28, 2016

Age 60, father, grandfather, son, brother, Fire captain, Navy veteran, neighbor and friend... suddenly on August 28, 2016, David was called back to the Heavens.  David loved fishing, hunting, his retirement from the City of Pittsburgh Fire Department, music and he also loved his family and friends both in Pittsburgh and Jamestown, PA.  David, son  of Virginia "Ginny" Sovyak...

Robert J. "Iron City Bob" Richard

Robert J. "Iron City Bob" Richard

Aug 28, 2016

Beloved husband of Elaine (Ebeck) Richard; father of Robert Richard II (of Butler), Jeffery Richard (of Butler), Denice (Jerry) Turnage (of California), Christina (Fred) Schaefer (of Oakdale) and Sharon (Justin) Ambrass (of West View); brother of Carol (Rich) Ordean (of Jamestown), Joyce (the late Dale) Hartz (of West View), Linda (the late Jim) Zurcher (of Harrisville), Michael (Marsha) Richard...

Eileen L. Oldaker

Eileen L. Oldaker

Aug 25, 2016

Peacefully at home with her husband holding her hand, she is now reunited in heaven with her son,Jeff, watching over all of us. Wife of James Oldaker; mother of Michael (Kathy) Oldaker and the late Jeffrey Oldaker; daughter of the late Myron and Mildred Lesek; sister of the late Patricia DiNardo.

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Thomas Michael Sweeney

Thomas Michael Sweeney

Aug 3, 2016

Thomas Michael Sweeney, of Brighton Heights, on Wednesday, August 3, 2016;

Beloved husband of Donna Yurkovich Sweeney; Step-father of Jeffrey (Michele) Yurkovich and Shawn Yurkovich; Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;

Son of the late John and Ruth Marie (Leap) Sweeney; Brother of Mary (Bill) Braken, Jim (Carol) Sweeney, Michael (Fay) Sweeney, Mark (Frannie) Sweeney,...

Stella (Husak)  Novak

Stella (Husak) Novak

Aug 2, 2016

Stella (Husak) Novak, age 97, surrounded by her family, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 2, 2016;

loving wife of the late Stanley A. Novak; beloved mother of William (Helene), Nancy Attanucci (late James), David (Angela), Cathy (Tim) Kernan, Debbie (Mark) Salamacha, Robert (Kathy), Barb (Tony) DiLulio and the late Joann Prohoniak-Gercken (late Paul Prohoniak) (surviving...

Raymond Saluga

Raymond Saluga

Aug 1, 2016

Raymond Saluga, of Manchester, on Monday, August 1, 2016;

Beloved husband of the late Catherine G.; father of Karen (Mesonka) (Oscar) Rau, Raymond (Stacy) Saluga, and the late Mark E. Mesonka; son of the late Stepen and Eva Saluga; brother of James Saluga and the late Steve Saluga, Jr.; brother-in-law of Georgeanna Kearns.

M. LaVerne (Walker)  Brennan

M. LaVerne (Walker) Brennan

Jul 28, 2016

Mary LaVerne (Walker) Brennan, age 95, of the North Side, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, July 28, 2016; Beloved Wife of the late John M. "Jack" Brennan; loving mother of Judy Savolskis, Eileen (Dan) Klemz, Jack (Kris) Brennan, Jr., Paul Brennan and Kevin (Donna) Brennan; Sister of Peggy Betonti, Loretta Stewart and also five deceased brothers and...

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