Obituaries

KANIA
VIVIEN

Vivien Kania, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Vivien lived a life marked by kindness, grace, and unwavering love for her family. She had a gentle spirit and a warm smile that made everyone around her feel...

SHEALEY
GORDON "G.O."

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7


Gordon "G.O." Shealey was born on February 10th, 1948 ,in Flat Creek, Alabama to Gracie Mae and George Shealey, the fourth of their "magnificent seven" children. He passed from this life into...

NOCE
VIRGINIA G.

Virginia G. Noce passed away peacefully in her home, on June 26 at the age of 96. To her close friends and family, she was affectionately known as Ginny or Gina. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 54 years, Angelo John Noce and her loving parents Mary (Pasi) and Dominic Collavo, as...

LIND
LOUIS JOHN

A creative visionary with a jovial, welcoming personality, Louis Lind was a man full of life–a life lived far longer than he ever thought possible.


Lou spent his childhood in Pittsburgh's Morningside neighborhood with his brother Walter and sister Jane (Souser). That neighborhood provided the...

FAVILLE, JR.
PAUL N.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul N. Faville, Jr., on Friday, July 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.


He was a devoted son of the late Paul N. and Margaret (Barbour) Faville; only brother of the late Peter W. Faville; Paul is survived by countless...

GILBERT
CLIFTON "DOUG"

Clifton "Doug" Gilbert, beloved by many. Family and friends received July 14, 2026, at SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME. Service begins at 12:30 p.m. Forever in our hearts.

HURLBERT
DIANE PATRICIA

Diane Patricia Hurlbert, born Henderson, formerly Tollis, born October 8, 1946, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Caring Heights Nursing Home, Coraopolis. Diane was a graduate of Our Lady of Sacred Heart, Class of 1964. Diane enjoyed gardening, ceramics, and was a very talented...

RAVA
JEAN PHILIP

Mr. Jean Philip "Red" Rava, 89, passed away on June 30, 2026, in Portland, Maine, following a lengthy illness. By his side was Lorraine M. (Donnelly) Rava, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.


Jean was born September 16, 1936, in Millvale, Pennsylvania, son of the late Jean and Leona...

LYPE, JR.
FRED W.

Fred W. Lype, Jr., age 89, of Whitehall, PA, went home to God on July 6, 2026.


A proud United States Marine Reservist, volunteer firefighter and life member with the Whitehall Fire Company, devoted husband of 67 years to Rita (Drusbasky), proud Daddy to Lisa (Dan) Connell, loving Grandpap to...

CRISS
DENNY ANN WHARTON

Denny Ann Wharton Criss, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026.


Born on November 16, 1948, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Denny was the beloved daughter of William Wharton and Madeline Murray Wharton.


Denny was raised in Aspinwall and graduated from Fox Chapel Area High...

BAGNELL
KATHLEEN

Kathleen Bagnell passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026.


Kathleen was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Margaret McArdle. She moved to the Cleveland area in 1977, but never lost her love of Pittsburgh, especially for the Steelers. Kathleen retired in 2019 from a...

WILLIAMS
PATRICIA ANN

Age 86, of Mt. Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Daughter of the late Dr. Wallace and June Borgman. Wife of the late Dr. Robert Williams. Sister of Natalie Bailey of Florida. Loving mother of Kim (Tom) Nixon, Michele (John) Maloy, Brian (Rochele) Williams, and Bob...

SAMPLE
EILEEN J.

Age 86, of Cranberry Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026. Eileen was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 6, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Michael and Gertrude (Simmons) Robinson. She is survived by her beloved children, Sharon Noro (Joe), Kenneth M. Sample (Diane), and...

MUTO
FRANK

Frank Muto, 78, of Allison Park, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.


He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Joanne Muto, his grade school sweetheart and the love of his life. Together they built a family grounded in faith,...

DOUBT
CAPTAIN (USAF RET.) RICHARD "RICH" MICHAEL

Captain (USAF Ret.) Richard "Rich" Michael Doubt, age 82, of McKees Rocks, passed away on June 29, 2026.


Captain Doubt was born on August 31, 1943, the beloved son of the late John Matthew Doubt and Dorothy Elizabeth Finnegan Doubt.


Following his graduation...

SUNDERLIN
ELSA (DiIENNO)

Age 88, originally of Palombaro, Abruzzo, Italy, and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, on June 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 28, 1938, in Palombaro, Chieti, Italy, Elsa was the daughter of the late...

YOBBI
RICHARD "RICK"

Richard Paul Yobbi, of Hampton Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 56 on July 4, 2026, after a very brief but extremely brave battle with pancreatic cancer.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Roberta (Prividy) Yobbi. He is survived by his...

HORNAK
ANNA MAE (KOVALY, TOOMEY)

Anna Mae (Kovaly, Toomey) Hornak, formerly of Forest Hills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Timothy Toomey and her second husband, Vincent Hornak. She is survived by her...

HEALY
LaRAINE JO (REDPATH)

Age 64, of Brookline, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Born in Pittsburgh on April 30, 1962, to the late Merle and Dorothy (Murry) Redpath. Loving wife of Norman A. Healy, Jr.; dear sister to Kimberly Stubinger (Ben), James (Terry Hermone), and William Redpath; adoring...

DAVIN
MARYANN (LANE)

MaryAnn (Lane) Davin, age 84, of Cheswick, PA, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.


She was born on November 5, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, to William H. Lane and Mary B. Lane (née Potwora) and spent her life as a loving wife, mother, homemaker, and friend.


MaryAnn was preceded in death...

BROOKS
MARIE ELLEN

Marie Ellen Brooks of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 89, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026. She was surrounded by family and comforted by the final anointing of her faith.


Marie was one of seven children to Hilda and Joe Schilling and grew up in a large family full of love. At age twenty, she...

LATSKO
DEBORAH TONEY

Of North Versailles, age 70, passed away after a fearless fight with cancer.


Debbie was the beloved and devoted wife of Stephen D. "Chook" Latsko for over 30 years.


She was the sister of John (Patricia) Toney of Ross Twp.


Debbie is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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GRANATIRE
RICHARD J.

Richard J. Granatire, 91, of Murrysville, formerly of Plum Borough, passed away peacefully July 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 4, 1935, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Gamrat) Granatire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

BECKWITH
JOSEPH A.

Joseph A. Beckwith, age 68, of Cranberry Twp., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2026.


Born February 21, 1958, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Joanne (Silvio) Beckwith and the late Edward Beckwith.


Joey held his faith in God close to his heart and parishioned at Divine Grace...

MILANOVICH
GEORGE

Age 90, of Bloomfield, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Kunich) Milanovich; loving father of George Michael Milanovich and the late Deborah Pietropaolo; cherished grandfather of Colin Michael Pietropaolo and Rebecca Amber (Zack) Dancisin; sister of Diane Ciesieski....

IELLIMO
BRUNO

Bruno Iellimo, 96, of Glenshaw, PA passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind a life of love and devotion to his family and friends.

Bruno came to America from Maierato, Italy as a young man with $35 in his pocket in 1950, eager to build a better life....

McDINE, JR.
GEORGE EDWARD

On Saturday, July 4, 2026, George Edward McDine, Jr., age 76, of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully with family by his side. Beloved husband of 33 years to Debra Lynn (Anglin) McDine; father of Pamela Lyn (Chad) McDine Salerno, Angela Marie (Michael) Bastidas, and Jamie Lynn (Ed)...

SEIGWORTH
BRENDA JOYCE DAUGHERTY

Age 84, of Moon Twp., PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden, PA.


Brenda was born in Seneca, Venango County, PA, on August 23, 1941, the youngest child of the late Cyrus Wade and Luella (Clark) Daugherty.


In her youth,...

BETTS
WILLIAM H.

Of Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh, died on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at age 102. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann R. Betts; and father of William R. (deceased), Jeanne (Doug) Powers, Marcia (Robert) Thornburg, Daniel L. (Linda), and Trisanne (Charles) Smetana. He was the grandfather of Sandy,...

MILLER
DARLENE M. (CHANGE)

Age 90, a lifelong resident of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Louis E. Miller, Sr.; loving mother of Louis E. (Mendy) Miller, Jr., Jennifer Miller-Morgan, Matthew (Lisa Duncan) Miller and Luke (Douglas Root) Miller; cherished nana and grandma...

LEGGETT
SUZANNE

Alexandria, VA - Suzanne Garner Leggett, born on March 26, 1935, in Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully, on June 12, 2026, at Goodwin House, in Alexandria, Virginia, at the age of 91.


Mrs. Leggett graduated from George Washington High School in Alexandria in 1953 and was in the 1957...

GARDNER
PAULA CLAIRE MAJOR

Age 91, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026.


Claire was born on December 5, 1934, to Fortuna P. Major and Harriet E. Loucks Major. She graduated from Massena High School in Massena, NY, in 1953 and went on to earn her nursing degree from the Crouse-Irving...

FISCHETTI, JR.
FRANK VINCENT

Age 74, of Verona, PA, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.


Born on September 23, 1951, in Pittsburgh, PA, Frank was the beloved son of the late Frank Vincent Fischetti Sr. and Philomena Fischetti. He lived a life defined by kindness,...

McCLOSKEY
VIRGINIA A.

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Virginia A., age 88, formerly of Green Tree. Beloved wife of the late T. Walter McCloskey. Loving mother of Kathleen (Kevin) Watkins, David (Judy) McCloskey, Christopher McCloskey, and Sarah R. (Ian) Thurston. Dear Grandmother of John (Jennifer) Watkins, Alyssa...

SOMERS
SIDNEY

At 92, Sidney Somers passed away peacefully at home on June 29, 2026, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and loving caregivers. A proud lifelong Pittsburgher, Sid was the son of Louis and Leah Somers; and was preceded in death by his wives, Lois Epstein Somers and Deborah Brog Somers. He is...

DAMER
PATRICIA M. (LUECKERT)

Age 86, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, formerly of Allentown. Retired employee of Bell of Pennsylvania. Wife of Edward M. Damer. Mother of Edward T. Damer and Margaret "Peggy" (Keith) Stern. Grandmother of Philip (Ine) Damer, Cassidy, and Kelsey Stern. Daughter of the late John and Margaret...

KENDERSKI
DONNA MARIE (BRUNO)

Of Scott Township, passed away peacefully, at home, at the age of 93, on June 28, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Carl Bruno and Grace (Bruno) Doyle; and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, John Kenderski, Jr. Donna was the proud mother of Carol (the late...

BIEDZINSKI
BERNARD "BERNIE"

Bernard "Bernie" Biedzinski, age 85, of Baldwin Boro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Beloved husband of 63 years to Judy Biedzinski; loving father of Michael (the late Kevin P. Hayden) Biedzinski of Manassas, VA; son of the late Harry and Mary Biedzinski; brother of...

EWING
J. MICHAEL "MIKE"

J. Michael "Mike" Ewing of Moon Township, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1951, in Beaver, PA to the late Charles W. Ewing and Mary Lousie (Marshall) Ewing. Mike graduated from Grove City College (1973) and received his Juris Doctor from Dickinson School...

KNIOLA
COLONEL (RET.) DANIEL G. "DEAN"

Dean Kniola, of Crescent, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith, of 55 years; son, Major Scott Kniola (USAF, Ret.), and his wife, Bridget; daughter-in-law, Maggie; three grown grandchildren, Samuel T., Olivia R., and Maxwel T.; his...

BLASSEY
ROBERT J.

Age 89, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.


Son of the late Raymond and Clara (née Weisner) Blassey. Devoted father of Valerie Blassey (Will Dyson) and Matthew Blassey (Jennifer Blassey, née Houlihan). Proud "grandpa" of Gavin, Garrett,...

POUCH, SR.
JOSEPH R.

Of Mt. Washington, passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 54.


Joe was the loving father of Joseph, Jr.; beloved brother of James (Deana) Pouch and Jamie (Tom Bisbey) Pouch; loving uncle of Sarah, Ella, and Clela; and cherished son of the late James E. Pouch and Karen L. (Kaiser) Pouch....

WHITEHEAD
MARY LOUISE

Age 98, of Redstone Highlands, formerly of McKeesport, passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1927, in McKeesport, and was the daughter of the late Edwin R. and Lena M. (Wermlinger) Liedtke. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Baird Whitehead Jr., who passed...

KARACZUN
DANIEL ALEXANDER

Daniel A. Karaczun, 83, died unexpectedly, June 27, 2026. He was born August 10, 1942, in Bronx, NY, the son of Alex K. and Tanya D. (Coronetz) Karaczun.


Danny was raised in Chicago and grew up performing in his father's Russian dance ensemble. His family traveled to Arrow Park in...

SPECTER
HOWARD

Howard Specter died on June 16, 2026. Loved husband of Elaine, stepfather of Dr. Joshua Blatter, grandfather of Max Blatter, a dear uncle, a friend and advisor to countless others; literally, a lawyers' lawyer.


With offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he conducted a practice that took him across...

ARTHRELL, JR.
ROY GETTY

After a courageous struggle with neuroendocrine cancer at his home in Braddock Hills, Roy Getty Arthrell, Jr. went home to the Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2026, just shy of his 75th birthday. He was the son of the late Roy Sr. and Jean Arthrell, and the brother of Charles (Ann), and the late...

ILGENFRITZ
HERBERT EUGENE

Herbert Eugene Ilgenfritz, 84, of Plum, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1941, in Wilkinsburg, PA, to the late Charles and Marguerite (Coleman) Ilgenfritz. Herbert is survived by his beloved spouse of 64 years, Margaret (Kelley) Ilgenfritz; son, Ken...

GOODNOW
PATRICK W.

Age 76, of Arlington, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Beloved father of Shauna (Eric Bova) Lenger, Christina Goodnow, Jessica Goodnow, and Patrick (Valerie) Sowers. Cherished Grandpap of Dustin, Shaelyn, Mya, Brandon, Madison, Steven, Rosalynn, and Jaycee. Loving great-grandpap of Chloe,...

MAXA
JERRY P.

Jerry P. Maxa, age 85, of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of family. Born on June 19, 1941, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Jerry and Mary (Tirbles) Maxa.


Jerry was the beloved husband of 53 years to Alberta Maxa; the loving father...

MILLER
JANET R.

Age 86, of Banksville/Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully at home early Sunday morning, June 28, 2026.


Janet was born on May 17, 1940, to the late Seth T. Schall Sr. and the late Edith Ida (Maurer) Schall. Janet grew up and resided in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Banksville. She dearly...

MOODY, JR.
THOMAS M.

Thomas M. Moody, Jr., age 78, of Oakdale since 1975, passed away at his home on Friday, June 26th. Tom was the beloved husband of 53 years to Kathryn (O'Connor) Moody. Loving father of Anthony Marshall Moody (Rosie), Timothy Marshall Moody (Rachel), and the late Terry Marshall Moody. Sister of...

PONZIO
CAROL LEE (ZECK)

Of Providence Point, Scott Township, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026.


Carol Lee was the beloved wife of Riccardo ("Dick") for 61 years. Together they raised four children—Carla, Laura (Ricci), Rick, and John—and built a family that brought...

BORELLA
BRYCE THOMAS

Age 18, of Gibsonia, on Friday, June 26, 2026. Beloved son of Keith and JulieAnn Borella; loving brother of Colin Borella; cherished grandson of Charles and Dorothy Borella and Joan and the late Thomas P. Jennings; nephew of Thomas B. Jennings, Maura and Steve Stacey, MaryBeth and Vince Caputo,...

DRISCHLER
DOLORES J.

Age 95, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Norman J. Drischler.


Loving mother of Nancy (Pat) Pace, Joyce (Ed) Hess, Thomas Drischler, Bruce (Linda) Drischler, and Chris (Sue Ann) Drischler; cherished grandmother of...

GRUBBS
DENIS G. "DENNY"

Of Turtle Creek, aged 69, died peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026.


Denis was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Donald E. and Mary "Sally" (Quinn) Grubbs.


He was the dear brother of Donald (Diane) Grubbs of Turtle Creek, Daniel (Dee Dee) Grubbs of North Huntingdon, and Ellen...

HOWE, JR.
THOMAS P.

Age 83, of McMurray, born and raised in Mt. Oliver, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, with family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Joan Howe; loving father of Heather, Michael, and Courtney Howe; caring brother of Susie Ingold, Eileen Howe, and Mary Howe; caring son of...

KRIVY
MARIANN R. (ADAMS)

Of Penn Hills, age 73, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026.


Mariann was the beloved and cherished wife of Stephen Krivy for 51 years.


She was the devoted and loving mother of the late Tessina L. Krivy.


Mariann was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Barbara (Bolea)...

O'ROURKE
JOHN D.

Known to all as "Jack," age 88, of Louisville, Kentucky, entered the eternal Kingdom of Heaven Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 23, 1938.


The most important thing to Jack was his family. Jack was a kind, loving gentleman to everyone he knew. He was a...

ROSENSTEEL
ROBERT V. "ROB"

Age 63, of Hampton Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026.


Rob was the proud father of Rachelle (Gabriel) Martin, Alyssa (Brian) Miller, and Breanne (Evan) Connolly; the beloved grandpa of Chase, Tripp, Spencer, Carter, and Evander; and the cherished grandpaw of...

MANIAGO
PAULA F.

Age 89, of Mount Lebanon, PA, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. Daughter of the late Paul Eugene Flynn and Margaret Bothwell (Meyer) Flynn; beloved wife of the late David Pierre Maniago; loving mother of Paul Maniago (Pamela Swent), Pierette VanRyzin (David) and Peter Maniago (Wendee);...