Obituaries

MAUS
EDWIN RICHARD

Age 84, of Wexford, formerly of Larimer Avenue, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.


Bud was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School, where he formed lifelong friendships. He served with distinction in the USAF Security Service and went on to...

McGIBBENY
THOMAS B. "TOM"

It is with a heavy heart yet a spirit of celebration that we announce the passing of Thomas B. "Tom" McGibbeny, who departed this life on April 8, 2026, at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 13, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA, Thomas lived a life full of love,...

MELONI
DAVID J.

Beloved teacher, coach, mentor, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on April 12, 2026.


David graduated from Oakmont High School in 1953, where he was a standout halfback on the football team. He went on to attend North Carolina State University on a football scholarship, where he excelled as a...

MODOONO
WILLIAM P.

Age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with his wife and children by his side.


Bill was born on June 4, 1948, in Malden, MA, a son of Edward and Marjorie (Murphy) Modoono.


Bill was a writer. His curiosity and his grace with words shaped his life. He made his...

NOVAK
MARK A.

Age 70, a longtime resident of Blawnox, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Mark was born on August 22, 1955, and was the son of the late Coleman Novak and Helen (Edward) Beaman. Beloved husband of Maureen Novak; loving father of Kimberly Novak (Vince) and...

ORDONS
THOMAS

On April 12, 2026, Thomas Ordons, 77, of McCandless Township, passed away unexpectedly. Beloved husband of 48 years to Joan D. Ordons.


In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his devoted children, Lauren (John) Richmond, Steven (Dana) Ordons, Ellen (Noah) Petronic, and Kevin (Brianna) Ordons;...

PATTON, USMC RETIRED
MSGT ROBERT W. "SARGE"

Age 93, of Penn Hills, passed with his loved ones by his side on Friday, April 10, 2026. Beloved husband of Dorothy V. (Lake) Patton; loving father of Rebecca (Michael) Straley, Robert (Lizzi) Patton, Rodney (Deborah) Patton, and the late Ronald Patton and Rodger Patton;...

RAY
EDWARD A.

Age 79, of Plum, on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Lois May (Lydon); father of Elizabeth (Doug) Wells, Richard J. (Dana) John, Michael (Nickie) Ray and Kristy (Josh) Love; grandfather of Maddie, Kaleigh, Jack, Kate, Sarah, Keira, Kassie, Bella and Olivia; great-grandfather of Kayden;...

REPINE
JOHN J.

Of Rosslyn Farms, peacefully on April 10, 2026. Born on March 16, 1947, to the late James and Ruth Repine. Survived by his sister, Carole Vas (Ron); and his lifelong partner, David Semancheck (mother Enes); nephew, Christopher Pellarin (Ashley); niece, Lindsey Pellarin Bluming (Dan); nephews, Justin...

RISACHER
JANE C.

Jane C. Risacher, age 84, of Bethel Park, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026.


Jane was born on September 18, 1941, to the late Louis and Gertrude Cooper in Carnegie, PA. She graduated from Allegheny College and pursued a lifelong career in education as an elementary school teacher. For 30+...

RUFFING
IRENE TARR

Irene N. (Tarr) Ruffing, 93, of Bethel Park, PA passed away on April 11, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1932, the daughter of the late Francis and Agnes (Theis) and the stepdaughter of the late Harry Theis.

Beloved wife to the late Donald J. Ruffing; Loving mother to Dorene, Donald (Lynne)...

SCHURER
LOUIS J.

Of Ross Twp., passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Born July 29, 1933, in the Northside of Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Vegh) Schurer. Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Lois Schurer; loving father of Janice M. Huwe and the late Kurt J. Schurer (surviving, Ivania);...

SEAMAN
ALICE MARIE

Age 88, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, on March 23, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh to the late Harry and Mildred Nevergold, Alice was a devoted wife and a creative, fun-loving presence to family and friends.


Alice was raised in Homewood and a graduate of Westinghouse High...

SHEPPARD
CAROLE J.

Age 76, of Dormont, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Beloved wife for 53 years of James D. Sheppard; loving mother of Lisa (Tony) Bianchi and Jason (Alexandria) Sheppard; proud grandma of Tony Jr. (Leah), Bella, Luca, Rocky and Kane; sister of Dolly, Maryanne, Dolores, Dianne, Debbie and the late...

SMETANKA
MARY MONICA MULRONEY

Passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. She was born in Dublin, Ireland, and wore her Irish heritage with pride. Being Irish helped shape the person she would become.


She was born on August 29, 1939, to Anne and Thomas Mulroney in the Dublin neighborhood of Crumlin. She immigrated...

STRINGERT, JR.
JOHN T.

Of Pittsburgh, age 83 of Woods Run, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Beloved husband of Rosemary M. (Pancurak) Stringert, Jr.; the bestest dad of Katherine (Kenneth) Egler and Christine (Steven) Shaw; grandfather of Kenneth Egler, Jr., Steven Shaw, Jr., Kristopher Egler, Brandy Shaw,...

TOTTEN, JR.
JOSEPH CHESTER

Joseph Chester Totten Jr., age 74, of Edgewood, passed peacefully into his eternal rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.


He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Cindy Totten; and by his three sons: Joseph C. III (Jennifer) of Pittsburgh, Charles M....