Obituaries

BALL
MARGARET "PEG"

Age 83, of Lincoln Borough, Pennsylvania, left this world peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 13, 2026.


Peg was the beloved mother of Cheryl (Kopcho) Hirsh (the late Scott), Terri (Kopcho) Dewitt (Chris) and Stephen Kopcho. Loving grandmother of Christian (Lizzy) Hirsh, Taylor Dewitt...

RESTAINE
ANN C.

On Friday, January 16, 2026, Ann C. Restaine, of Pittsburgh, passed away at the age of 63. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 p.m., on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Regina Coeli Parish, Church of the Assumption, 45 N. Sprague Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202. For complete obituary please...

FATLA
GENEVIEVE ANN

Genevieve Ann Fatla, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She is survived by her sons, Mark (Elaine) and Stephen, both of Pittsburgh, grandchildren Allison of Pittsburgh and Zachary of Los Angeles, and numerous nieces and nephews.


She was predeceased by her...

MOODY
KELLY U'REN

Kelly U'Ren Moody passed away peacefully, on January 16, 2026. Kelly was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 4, 1968, to Madeline (Marziale) U'Ren and the late Steven S. U'Ren.


Kelly is survived by her partner of many years, Scott Mikulla; Scott's daughter, Barbara Mikulla; her mother, Madeline...

EVANS
DORIS (STRITZINGER)

Of Oakmont, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born May 7, 1932, in Pittsburgh to Hilda (Theis) and Frank Stritzinger. Doris was predeceased by her parents; her former spouse, Ferguson Webster; and her sister and best friend, Rita Stritzinger Dean. Doris is...

SCALFERO
DONALD J.

Age 81, of Ross Twp., passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Beloved husband for 59 years of Marion (Weeks); loving father of Dawn M. Davin (Jim) and Kristy Altman (John); proud grandfather of Roberto and Antonio Servagno; Don is also survived by loving...

PUTKOVICH
DORIS

Doris Putkovich, age 91, passed away on January 12, 2026. Born to the late George and Zora Raynovich on Pittsburgh's South Side, Doris never forgot her extensive Serbian roots.


It was a rare and legendary match of brilliance and creativity when Doris, the city girl, met and married Rudy, the...

WYZYKOWSKI
PATRICIA ANN (KROON)

Patricia Ann Wyzykowski (Kroon) passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Pittsburg, TX. Born on June 24, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA to Vincent and Marie Wyzykowski and adored her brother Vincent who preceded her.


Patricia attended Penn Hills High School and loved her cousins and...

HANNA
FRANCES K.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, beloved wife of the late John C. Hanna; survived by her son, Dean Hanna (Kimberly); and grandchildren who will miss Yiayia; as well as nephew, Pete S. (Rose) Kappas; nieces, Maria Kappas, Andrea (Tom) Topolewski, and Diane Kappas; and many nieces, nephews, and...

SCOTT III
WILLIAM B.

Age 88, of Gibsonia, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Beloved father of Bill (Nancy) Scott, Deana (Chris) Zema, Marty (Amy) Scott, and Sandy Schwartzmier; he is survived by 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; son of the late William and Mary Ann Scott; brother of the late...

STOKES
LORRAINE SCHWARTZMIER

Passed away in her home on January 14, 2026, at the age of 104. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Stokes, Sr., who passed in 1993. She is survived by her son, Robert Stokes, Jr., who worked tirelessly over the last few years to ensure Lorraine was able to maintain her...

MURPHY
KAREN A.

Karen A. (Yurkovich) Murphy, age 70, of the Northside, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Murphy; mother of Billy Murphy, Janeen Csurilla, and Nichole Murphy; grandmother of Jaice Csurilla, Taylor, Bobby and Ava Kainz, and Camryn Murphy; daughter of the...

SHUTTLEWORTH, JR.
PAUL "BILL" WILLIAM

Of Renfrew, PA, formerly of Monroeville, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 13, 2026. Bill was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 21, 1942, to Paul and Phoebe Shuttleworth. Bill graduated from Gateway High School and then joined the US Army, where he...

MIRARCHI
ELIZABETH ANN

Age 92, of Bethel Park, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. Beloved sister of Theresa Botta (the late Sam) and the late Catherine Yurechko (the late John), Mary Louise LaManna (the late Ralph), Richard Mirachi (the late Marilyn), and William Mirarchi (the late Lois). She is also survived...

RECTENWALD
RUTH H.

Ruth H. Rectenwald, age 96, passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, of Bethel Park.


Wife of the late Joseph A. Rectenwald; loving mother of Elaine, Bob (Janice), and Lori; Gramma of Kaleigh (Don Rusnak) and Amy (Taylor Montoya); Great-Gramma of the favorite, Jaxon Rusnak;...

SCHAFFOLD
JOAN (SAND)

Age 91 of Penn Hills, formerly of Lawrenceville; Beloved wife of the late Charles W. Schaffold; loving mother of Diana Senge (Ed), Darlene Bailey (Larry Smith), and Christine Klodowski (Stan); Nunny of Chuck Senge, Catherine Senge, Christopher Klodowski, David Sweazen, Justin Klodowski, and...

DICKSON
SHERYL DEE

Age 76, of Robinson Township, formerly of Kennedy, passed away on January 12, 2026.


Born on July 18, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA, Sheryl was the beloved daughter of the late Dorothy Mander. She was the devoted partner of 32 years to Ed Murphy, whom she loved deeply and wholeheartedly.


Sheryl...

UPTON
WILLIAM "BILL"

Age 72, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on January 9, 2026.


Born on September 5, 1953, he was raised in Munhall and later attended Thiel College in Greenville, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree. Throughout his career, Bill dedicated himself to the field of sales, including as a long-time...

MALACKANY
ROBERT G. "BO"

Of Rankin, recently a resident of Seneca Place in Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.


Born in his family home in Rankin on April 16, 1933, he was the beloved son of the late Michael and late Anna (Lesko) Malackany, and was also preceded in death by his...

SIMPSON
BARBARA ANN "BOBBIE"

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Simpson, 79, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025.


Born at home on Metropolitan Street in Pittsburgh's Manchester neighborhood, Barbara was the youngest of eight children of Ada L. and Abraham Lincoln Lee and a proud, lifelong...

MILLINER
JAMES E.

James E. Milliner, age 77, of North Side, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 20, 1948, son of the late George and Catherine (Seaman) Milliner.


Survived by devoted wife Kathleen M. (Kocher) Milliner; step-father of Natalie Savelle and Adrianne Savelle; brother of...

KUBITZ
HOWARD

On Monday, January 12, 2026. Beloved husband of 62 years of Ethel Kubitz. Loving father of Jenifer Ann Fisch (Stephen) and Shari Dana Kubitz. Son of the late Rose and Paul Kubitz. Brother of the late Donald Jay Kubitz (Rosalee Szabo). Uncle of Laura Szabo-Kubitz, Philip Borcover and Lee Mark; and...

ANDERSON
ALMA "KOOTER"

Of Munhall, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Anderson, whom she now reunites with in heaven after 40 years. She was the best friend and mother to daughter, Erin Anderson, and shared a bond that would never be broken. She was the...

WALSH
SEAN PATRICK

Age 71, of Moon Twp., died unexpectedly on January 11, 2026, in his home. He was born in McKees Rocks, PA on March 21, 1954, the son of the late John and Mary Joan (Yaggi) Walsh.


He grew up in McKees Rocks and was proud of it. He received a full scholarship for caddying to Robert Morris...

McCORKLE
KATHLEEN "KATE" LOUISE

Kathleen "Kate" Louise McCorkle, born on October 5, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on January 12, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Vera McCorkle. Kate graduated from Dormont High School in 1964 and continued her education, graduating from West Virginia University...

GEFSKY
RHODA BARNETT

Beloved wife of Jay Gefsky for over 72 years. Cherished mother of James, who did everything for her and always made her laugh. Also grandson, David Gefsky; and sister, Bernita Barnett (Alex Ahart). Rhoda was born November 14, 1933, to Mollie and Allan Barnett, she grew up in Oakland and...

COX
SHIRLEY ANN (GALLAPAGA)

Age 90, of Glenshaw, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2026. Beloved wife of David D. Cox, Sr.; mother of Lisa (Rich) Rosella and David (Monica) Cox, Jr.; grandmother of Christopher Rosella and Aidan Cox; sister of the late Frances Gallapaga, Mary Jane Gallapaga, Rita Healy,...

ABERNETHY
ELIZABETH "BIF" ANN (YOUNG)

Elizabeth "Bif" Ann (Young) Abernethy, 76, formerly of Pittsburgh, died peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Charlottesville, Virginia.


Born August 17, 1949, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Mary Jean and George F. Young, Jr., who later raised...

GUENTHER
KATHRYN (STAMBROSKY)

Kathryn (Stambrosky) Guenther, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, January 11, 2026.


Her life was devoted to her husband of 64 years, George "Fred" Guenther; her children, David Guenther (Amy) and Dianne Ritter (Dennis); and her grandchildren,...

PRUCHNITZKY
DONALD J.

Of Plum, originally from North Braddock, age 65, died on Monday, January 12, 2026.


Don was the beloved fiancé of Dina Litzinger.


He was the loving father of Jesse Pruchnitzky of North Braddock and Crystal Pruchnitzky of Pittsburgh.


Don was the treasured son of Donald "Dumbo"...

KOLAR
RAYMOND A.

Raymond A. Kolar, age 84, of Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on January 12, 2026, with his loving wife, Mary Ann, by his side. He was born January 14, 1941, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, 1 of 5 children to the late Andrew and Helen Kolar.


Ray proudly served his country for 4...

CALDWELL
JULIA CHRISTINE

Julie was best known for her prolific work and accomplishments as an anesthesiologist, practicing in several states, before settling in Evansville, Indiana. Born on March 1, 1978, in Pittsburgh, PA, then passed away in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 10, 2026, at age 47.


She was born at Magee...

CLAGETT
LOUISE A.

Age 94, of Shadyside/Bellevue, PA, passed peacefully with her children by her side, on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Louise was a bright shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Everyone lovingly called her "Weezie." She was easy to relate to because she wasn't afraid...

KATSUR
JOHN A.

Once John entered your heart, he never left. John was (and is) a gentleman, a devout Catholic, generous, a prankster with a silly sense of humor, and devoted to the love of his life of 47 years, Arlene. His faith, family, and country were top priorities in his life. He far exceeded the expectations...

SBRACCIA, JR.
CARL ANTHONY

Surrounded by his loving family, Carl Anthony Sbraccia, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 84. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and devoted wife of 61 years, Myrna (Stauffer) Sbraccia and his daughters Carla Lang (Tom), Gina Henderson (Bill), Lisa...

WOMER
CYNTHIA A.

Bridgeville - Cynthia Franke Womer "Cindy", passed in her sleep on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Survived by her beloved husband and son, Ronald and Justin Womer. Survived by her sister, Yvonne Franke and her mother-in-law, June Ellen Womer. Preceded in death were her parents, Charles and Elizabeth...

RUSLAVAGE
CHARLES R. "CHUCK"

Age 62, of North Strabane Twp., passed away on January 10, 2026, after a courageous and graceful fight against cancer, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Beloved father of Kayla Ruslavage and Rachel Ruslavage, former husband of Valerie (Muccino) Ruslavage, brother of Mickey...

FEREDAY
CAROL (GORDON)

Carol (Gordon) Fereday passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Pittsburgh, at the age of 76, following a 3-year battle from a stroke. She was the daughter of the late Harold J. and Helen W. (Plath) Gordon. Along with her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald...

GRECO
ELIZABETH "LISA"

Age 85, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born in Lettopalena, Abruzzo, Italy, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ventilio and Rosa DiClaudio and the loving wife of the late Domenic Greco. She was preceded in death by her sister, Camilla Talotta, and...

UNICO
ELINOR (TOTH)

Elinor (Toth) Unico, age 85, of Mt. Lebanon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2026, passing peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.


Born on November 2, 1940, Elinor lived a life rooted in faith, family, creativity, and kindness. She was the daughter of the late James and...

JESTER, SR.
RICHARD DONALD

Age 86, of Steubenville, OH, passed away peacefully in Kennedy Township, PA, at the home of his son on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was born in Carnegie, PA, on November 14, 1939, to the late Florence (McKelvey) and Thomas Story Jester. RD, as his friends and family called him, was the...

KLEINSMITH
ELIZABETH M. "BETTY" (STEFANIAK)

Of Brentwood, on Friday, January 9, 2026, nine days after her 98th New Year's Eve birthday.


Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Carl Kleinsmith; loving mother of Marilyn (Mark) Manski and Jeff (April) Kleinsmith; grandmother of Howard and Marie Manski and Megan and...

TISKUS
MARGARET M.

Age 90, of Shaler Township, on January 11, 2026.


Wife of James W. Tiskus.


Mother of Michael J. Tiskus (Pamela), David G. Tiskus (Shirley), Jennifer L. Tiskus, and the late John Tiskus and Michelle Tiskus.


Grandmother of James C. Tiskus, Nicole M. Tiskus, and Zachary M. Tiskus.

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PETERSON, JR.
HARRY L.

Of Venetia, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, age 77, beloved husband for 40 years of Carol (LoPresti); loving father of Emily K. Peterson (Nick Stevens); son of the late Harry and Margaret Peterson; brother of John Peterson (Cathy) and Gale Peterson. He also leaves behind his...

BRUNI SR.
EDWARD JOHN

Age 77, of Harrisville, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Beloved husband of 44 years of Darlene M. (LeDonne) Bruni; father of Edward John (Melissa) Bruni Jr., Lisa M. (Alicia) Licata and Richard J. (Victoria) Bruni, Sr.; cherished Poppy of Edward J....

CASEY
PATRICK BOWIE

Age 34, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend, and will be deeply missed. He will be forever remembered for his handsome smile, endearing laugh, thoughtful pacing and outgoing personality.


Patrick was...

ALICANDRI
VERA

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Vera Alicandri, passed away at the age of 94. Preceded in death by her parents, Filippo and Anna Alicandri; her brothers, Hugo (Maria) Alicandri, Louis J. "Gino" (Dolores) Alicandri and Ezio F. (Frances) Alicandri; and by niece, Eleanore Alicandri.


Vera is survived...

WEINHEIMER
SANDRA A.

Age 68, of Shaler Township, passed away after a courageous, two-decade battle with Parkinson's disease. She was the beloved wife of Robert Weinheimer for nearly 48 years, their love story beginning in high school when she was 16 and he was 17.


She was the devoted mother of Jessica Weinheimer...

REDFIELD
JOHN ALDEN

Age 92, of Friendship Village, Upper St. Clair, passed away on December 15, 2025. John was preceded in death by his parents, Alden and Elsie Redfield; his wife, Susan H. Redfield; and two sisters, Francis Redfield Addington and Eva Redfield Rubin. He is survived by a son, John S. Redfield, and...

REED
MADELINE

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, surrounded by her devoted and loving family. Madeline was born in Upper St. Clair, PA, on April 26, 1934, to the late Joseph and Edna Sheldon (McCool).


Madeline was the beloved wife of John...

CHOBY
PAMELA JANE OATES

Age 74, of Penn Hills, passed peacefully in the wee hours of 2026.


She was the beloved spouse of Lawrence (Larry) Choby for 39 wonderful years. Loving mother to her daughter, Katherine (Ryan Winchester). Daughter of the late Raymond and Victoria (Demski) Oates.


Pam is survived by her...

HERRMANN
LORRAINE L.

Age 83, of Ellwood City, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 10, 2026.


Born in Pittsburgh, on December 8, 1942, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Francis and Anna Degonish Loughery.


Lorraine is survived by her daughters, Amy and Harry Reisinger of...

DIULUS
MARIAN J.

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, beloved wife of the late William V. Diulus. Mother of Matthew G. Diulus (Janine Bondi Diulus); devoted grandmother of Olivia, Elena, Evan, Marina, Anton and Genna Diulus. Sister of Helen Hagopian (late George) and the late Margie Gochigian; cousin of the late Kevork...

CAIRNS
WILMA MAY

Wilma May Cairns passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 7, 2026, at the age of 91.


Wilma was born in North Braddock, PA, the daughter of the late John and Josephine Gregor. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Cairns; loving and cherished mother of Robert (Sharon)...