Featured Obituaries

GRIGGS
VELMA

Evangelist Velma Eunice Coleman Griggs, affectionately known as Mom, GiGi, Grandma, Aunt V, Velm, and Evangelist Velma, transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on April 26, 2026, at the age of 80.


Born in Pittsburgh, Velma was raised on the North Side of PA, in a strong, faith-centered family...

OBER
ROBERT JOESPH

Of Etna, formerly of Brighton Heights, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (Helfrich) Ober of nearly 57 years. Son of the late Charles and Caroline (Seybold) Ober; loving father of Eric (Michelle) Ober of Ellicott City, MD, and Jennifer (Daniel) Harger...

MARASCO SR.
DOMENIC

Domenic Marasco Sr. passed away suddenly, at his home in Morningside, on May 7, 2026. He was 80 years old.


Born on November 25, 1945, Domenic was the second youngest of nine children born to the late Frank and Ines (Macchioni) Marasco. He grew up on Lenora Street and attended Westinghouse...

FRAZIER
DOLORES S.

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Dolores (Sulkowski) Frazier, of Bellevue, passed away at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Frazier; loving mother of Darlene (Michael) Ursiny and Daniel (Tracey) Frazier; grandmother of Christine and Erik Ursiny, Dylan and Ava Frazier.


Dolores was a...

SHANE
FRANCESCA "FRANNY" (MACHI)

Age 83, of Bloomfield, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Heritage Grove in Penn Hills.


Born November 14, 1942, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Michelina (Nasini) Machi, who emigrated from Sicily. Francesca married Robert J. Shane in 1959...

ROTONTO, JR.
FRANK A.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Frank A. Rotonto, Jr., a man of boundless charm, strength, and heart on April 17, 2026. Frank was born on April 23, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Adeline (Lena) Pizzingrilli Rotonto and Frank A. Rotonto, Sr. Frank is...

CARMEN
JOSEPH A.

Age 83, of O'Hara Twp., on Monday, May 4, 2026, Mr. Carmen was the beloved husband of Theresa Hazen Carmen; father of Anthony Carmen (Chrystal), Holly Carmen; brother of Patricia Reed, Marlane "Candy" Hand; Pap of Teresa Carmen, James Carmen, Thomas Carmen. Services will be held at a later time....

MANN
LUISA R. (ZAMORA)

Age 84, of South Park, originally of Santiago, Chile, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen Joseph Mann, who preceded her in 2020; loving mother of Louisa (Jim) Gilchrist, Elizabeth (Charles) Staskiewicz, Stephanie (Sean) Creehan, Michael Mann, and...

VENTO
JOHN A.

A World War II veteran, lifelong labor leader, and steadfast advocate for working families across Western Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was 102 years old.


As a young man, John answered his country's call during World War II, serving honorably in the United States...

O'DONNELL
GARY P.

Age 71, of Cheswick, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Beloved husband of Linda A. (Lauterbach) O'Donnell; loving father of Michael O'Donnell and Megan (Levi) McCandless; son of the late John and Virginia O'Donnell; dear brother of John O'Donnell, Paul (Sandy) O'Donnell, Patrice...

SCOTT
JUDITH ANN (JUDY)

Daughter of Joseph and Ruth Scott. Predeceased by her brother Tom Scott. Survived by her nephew, Thomas J. Scott.


Judy received a B.A. in social work from Mount Mercy College (now Carlow University) and an M.A., also in social work, from the University of Pittsburgh. She spent most of her...