Obituaries

SHARPLEY
STEPHEN "STEVE"

Age 76, of Monroeville, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. He was the son of the late James and Nydia (Hightower) Sharpley. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita Jean (Soss) Sharpley. Steve's superpower was making friends anytime, anywhere. He worked as a splicing technician...

ADAMS
ALVIN J.

A priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh for more than five decades, he died on June 5, 2026, at the age of 85. Alvin was born on July 7, 1940, in Homestead, Pennsylvania, the oldest son of Joseph and Margaret (Moskel) Adams. He was raised in Whitaker, where his Catholic faith took root at a young age....

DIULUS
VITE

Known affectionately as "Sonny" and "Vito" to his friends and relatives, he passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 6, 2026.


Sonny was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Geraldine (Shipley). Together, Sonny and Gerrie built a loving family and a life full of shared...

TRAMONTI
VINCENT ANTHONY

Of Henderson, NV, former longtime resident of Murrysville, PA, passed away on May 31, 2026. Vincent was born in the Duquesne Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh.


Preceded in death by his parents, Dominic Tramonti and Josephine Corso; his sisters, Louise Cicero (Anthony) and Filipa...

SARVER
RONALD J.

Age 86 of West Deer, formerly of Shaler Township, passed on June 6, 2026.


Husband of Mary Ann (Wuchevich) Sarver.


Father of Tina Zimmerman (Brian) and the late Daniel Ronald Sarver.


Grandfather of Dylan Daniel Sarver (Madison), Kira Lynn Sarver (Dakota Wilkinson), and Ian Zimmerman.

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DEAN
JACK EDWARD

Age 75, passed away on June 6, 2026. He was born on May 25, 1951, to the late Jack Douglas Dean and Anna Mary (Landis) Gensler.


Jack is survived by his beloved wife, Renee Peluso, whom he often fondly said, "She really hit the lottery." He was a devoted father to Zack Dean (Rachel San Miron) and...

ROGENSKI
STANLEY "STAN"

Age 69, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on June 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Born on December 13, 1956, he spent his life in the city he called home. Stan was the owner of Corliss Auto Body on West Carson Street and was known for his humor, intelligence, integrity,...

KAZAKOS
EFFIE M. (KRYSTALLIS)

Of Penn Hills, age 89, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.


Born on December 13, 1936, in Ambridge, PA, the daughter of the late George Krystallis and the late Olga (Skepanski) Krystallis.


Beloved wife of the late Christ Kazakos for 58 wonderful years. Loving mother of Ann...

BLAIR
BARBARA

Age 82, died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Pittsburgh. Barbara leaves behind her son, Doug (Mary Ann); brother, James (Rosanne); grandson, Nicholas; and various delightful nieces and nephews. She was a fan of wildlife, the Steelers, Pittsburgh rare steaks, and strong martinis - in no particular order....

LAUGHLIN
JULIA THERESA (DISANTI)

Julia Theresa (DiSanti) Laughlin, age 79, passed away on June 2, 2026. She was born on February 2, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Raymond DiSanti and Frances (Cameron) DiSanti. "Julia" to none, "Julie" to most, and "Judy" to the rest, she was the beloved wife of fifty years to...

BADO
GEORGE A.

On Thursday, June 4, 2026. Son of the late Ida and Alex Bado; beloved husband of Kathleen (Donnelly) Bado; loving father of Greg (Amy) Bado, Geoff (Lori) Bado and the late Doug (Lynn) Bado; proud grandfather of Chris (Samantha) Hyde, Molly (Ben) Graves, Declan Bado, Haley (Brandon) Bartley and Hannah...

WEI
MAURICE WILLIAMS

Age 95, formerly of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 2, 2026.


He was the loving husband of Diane Sze Wei for 62 years until her passing in 2019. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, to James Williams and Edith Lee, he was one of nine siblings.


Maurice attended Louisiana State...

NEIBEL
WALTER R.

Walter R. Neibel, age 95, of Cranberry Township, PA, passed away on May 30, 2026, at his home at Ridgecrest at Cranberry Woods.


Walter was born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 26, 1931, to Walter and Mary Ellen Neibel.


Walter met the love of his life, Bernardine McGrellis, while working at the Chase...

NELSON
KEVIN LEE

Age 64 of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Son of the late Wilbur Lee Nelson and Juanita Owens Nelson. Brother of Nora J Smith and the late Diane Booe and Jaqueline Nelson. Uncle of James Smith, Danielle Jones, Denita Dalton and Great-uncle of...

BELANSKY
ANDREW M.

Andrew M. Belansky, age 87, of Ross Township, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026. Born on October 10, 1938, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Albert and Aurelia (Kramar) Belansky.


Andrew was preceded in death by his siblings, Elmer Belansky, Albert Belansky, Aurel Belansky, Michael...

GUENTHER
GEORGE FREDERICK "FRED"

George Frederick "Fred" Guenther, age 85, of McKees Rocks, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.


It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George "Fred" Guenther, who departed this world on his 85th birthday to be reunited with the love of his life, the late Kathryn...

ROTUNDA, CDP
SR. JUDITH ANNE

On September 8, 1963, Judith Anne Rotunda, later known as Sister George Anne, entered the Sisters of Divine Providence from Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of Helen Pienkowski and Joseph Rotunda and the beloved sister of Ross, George, and Joseph....

VUJEVICH
CHRISTINE "CHRISSIE" KAY

Age 54 of Mt. Lebanon, PA, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.


Born on March 4, 1972, Chrissie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles William Jones and Nancy Jean Jones. She is survived by Mark Vujevich, her beloved husband of 28...

LANGFORD
GEORGE F.

Age 91, of Mars, formerly of Brentwood, passed away on Friday morning, June 5, 2026, at St. John Specialty Care Center in Mars, with his wife at his side.


Born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 31, 1934, he was the son of the late George Thomas and Naomi Lamont Langford.


George was a sheet...

HERTRICK
BARBARA ANN

Age 68, of Westwood, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. She was the loving mother of Evan Hertrick (Gina); beloved grandmother of Stella, Cole and Fletcher Hertrick; sister of Nicholas Pusi (Jane) and Rita Harchelroad; aunt of Janie, Justina, Julie, Stacy, Tyler and Callie. She is also...

FRIEND
JOHN "JAKE"

John "Jake" Friend of Murrysville, lovingly known to many as Jake or Jack, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and listening to a few of his favorite songs. Born on December 12, 1944, to Elsie Jessell and Edgar "Lefty" Friend, Jake lived a life defined by hard work, service, loyalty, and...

KNIGHT
WILLIAM G.

Age 99, of White Oak, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at home. He was born October 18, 1926, in East McKeesport, a son to the late George M. M. and Kate Knight. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carmella (Moffa) Knight; and his twin sister, Jenny Armen. Bill was a graduate of East...

GREENAWAY
JOAN M.

Joan M. Greenaway peacefully left to be with God on the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2026. She had been recovering for over a year from a massive stroke. In the days and weeks leading up to her death she was lovingly surrounded by family, friends and surrogate family. She also received numerous...

LATWIN
THOMAS

Age 72, of Butler, PA, formerly of Reserve Township, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Beloved husband of 51 years of Margaret "Peggy" (Sroka) Latwin; father of Thomas MIchael Latwin and his wife, Nicole and their son, Alijah Jacob and the late Timothy John Latwin; grandfather of Trey Taylor, Benjamin...

TRAFALSKI
TIMOTHY STEPHEN

Age 80, formerly of Dormont, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.


Beloved son of the late Stanley and Helen (Urbanek) Trafalski; brother of the late Thomas (survived by Becky Riley) Trafalski; nephew of the late Walter (Emma) Urbanek, Josephine (Charles) Kostrzewa, Lillian (Anthony) Maist and...

SINGER
JOHN F. "JACK"

John F. "Jack" Singer, born in 1935, in Freeport, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.


Jack was the devoted husband of Diane (Gasparich) Singer for 48 years; loving father of Marianne (Kutch) Karlovich, Lori Kutch, Jack Singer, and Jeff...

MATESSA
RICHARD JOSEPH

Richard "Rich" Matessa, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on August 9, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Rich was the son of the late Joseph and Ruth...

PRUDE
MRS. MAURICE

Mrs. Maurice Prude was born on June 11, 1944, in Birmingham, AL to Arthur & Bernice Condon. She departed this life on May 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh, PA. Maurice leaves to mourn her loving husband, James S. Prude, Sr.; three children, David L. Harris, Sr., Angela J. Prude and James S. Prude, Jr.;...

GODWIN
JAMES D. "JIM"

Of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Presto, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 90.


Beloved husband for 48 years to Susan H. Godwin; father of Jim (Francine), John (Kelly), Jane Lange, Michael (Mallory), and Scott Godwin; grandfather of Alexa, Sydney, Cody,...

WITKOWSKI
RUTH G.

Of Bethel Park, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, age 91. Beloved wife for 59 years of the late Joseph A. Witkowski; loving mother of Joseph (Cindy), Dana Huska (Dan), Charles (Tracie) and Tracy Adams; mother-in-law of the late Kevin Adams and Gene Ann (Meehan) Witkowski; sister of the late...

REINHART
YVONNE M. (CRUSAN)

Age 69, of Lawrenceville, on Monday, June 1, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Reinhart; loving daughter of the late Samuel H. and Florence H. (Smulski) Crusan; cherished sister of Patti (Dan) Barry, Christopher Crusan, the late Kenneth Crusan and Kevin Crusan; adored aunt of...

GREGORAKIS
DIANE

Age 76, of Aliquippa, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, after a brief illness.


Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Madeline Mianzo. wife of James M. Gregorakis; beloved mother of Meghan (Seth) Erwin, and Vanessa (Chaz) Groholski; sister of Denise Mianzo and...

June 28, 1987 - May 25, 2026

Bellevue - Michael R. F. "Mike" Milligan, on Monday, May 25, 2026. Beloved Son of Michael R. Milligan and Michelle (Garrett) Kennedy; Step-Brother of Shawn and David Kennedy; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and good friend Zachery. Relatives and Friends will be received on...

REESE, JR.
FRANK B.
In Loving Memory of Frank B. Reese, Jr.


With deep sadness we announce the passing of Frank B. Reese, Jr., a devoted husband, proud and loving father, cherished son, brother, and friend.


He is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Barbara, who tirelessly cared for him. He also leaves...

COLLEY
JANET L. (COLIGAN)

Age 84, of Bridgeville, on May 30, 2026. Beloved wife of the late William H. Colley; loving mother of Theresa (Dave) Hutchinson, Cheryl (Ben) Dabat, and Lisa (Mike) Dabat; cherished grandmother of Alexis (Daniel) McClanahan, Benjamin (Catrina) Dabat, William (Emily) Dabat, Garett (Lexi)...

OLSZEWSKI, JR.
ZYGMUNT "ZIGGY"

Unexpectedly, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, age 76, of Sharpsburg. Beloved husband of Judith (Judy) Dezi Olszewski. Stepfather of Guy Dezi. Brother of Edward (Judy) Olszewski and Laura (Ken) Deutsch. Ziggy was loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going...

LOFTUS
JACQUELINE A. "JACQUE" (ZEISE)

Age 93, long time Crafton resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of 72 years to the late John "Jack" Loftus, her high school sweetheart. Loving mother of the late Gary (surviving spouse, Susan) Loftus and Sandy (John)...

REILLY
DOROTHY M. (HAUCK)

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Dorothy M. Reilly passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the age of 103. Of Avalon, formerly of Ross Township, she was the wife of the late John F. Reilly; mother of Christine (Dennis) Mellon, John M. (Amy) Reilly, Kenneth J. Reilly, Richard D. (Vicki)...

KAMENEVA
DR. MARINA

Passed away on May 28, 2026. Marina was a lifelong scientist, teacher, inventor, and innovator who never lost her passion for working and sharing her curiosity about the natural world. Born in the Soviet Union at the end of the Second World War, she and her older brother, Igor, were raised in...

CARNEY
DONNA LEE

Age 79, of Providence Point Senior Living Community and Mt. Lebanon, passed on May 27, 2026, in her home.


Donna was born on May 6, 1947, and lived in Western Pennsylvania all her life. She was a graduate of St. Francis University magna cum laude in 1969 and received a MSI degree from the...

VILLIOTTI
ANTHONY JOSEPH "TONY"

Age 79, of Scott Twp., PA, passed away peacefully, on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, after facing numerous health challenges over the past couple months. Tony was born on September 20, 1946, and was a graduate of Allerdice High School and Penn State University....

CUDVAT
SHARON ROSE

Age 62, of Lawrenceville, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Richard Cudvat; loving mother of Amber, Ricky, Cheyenne and the late Ashley Cudvat; devoted grandmother of Nakiah, Kylee, Ricky, Remi, Rayna, Ky'aire, Kaiden, Aubrianna, Harlem and Nova; daughter...

HART
NANCY L.

Nancy L. Hart, age 83, of Nevillewood, PA, passed away peacefully, on May 28, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.


Nancy was born on April 26, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Edgar and Magdalan Myers. She graduated from South Hills High School and began her career at Columbia Gas as the company's...

PALMIERI
BRUNO

Bruno Palmieri, 88 of Greenfield, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 26. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Lou (Murphy) Palmieri, children Mary Lou and Danny Martin, siblings Frank (Petrina) Palmieri, Edward (Florence) Palmieri and Adelmo "Al" (Flora) Palmieri. Survived by his loving daughter...

KERN
MARK STEVEN

Mark Steven Kern, 63 of Herndon, VA and formerly of Penn Hills, passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Mark is the son of Judy Kern of Oakmont and the late Edward Kern. Loving brother of Edward Michael (Wendy) Kern and uncle of Jaxon and Sophia.


Mark had a passion for working out and...

BONDI, SR.
PHILIP A.

Philip A. Bondi, Sr., formerly of Sharpsburg and Moon Township, passed away peacefully at his home in Virginia Beach surrounded by family on May 22, 2026. Born in 1940, Philip graduated from high school before proudly fulfilling a two-year commitment in the United States Army. He later married...

ROBINSON
JACK W.

Age 80, of Morningside, passed away peacefully with his loving daughter by his side on May 26, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Arlene Thompson Robinson; loving father of Lisa (Thomas) Streussnig; cherished grandfather of Luke, Jake, and Erik Streussnig; brother of Paul (Debbie) Robinson. He also...

REPCHECK
CLAIRE MARY (SULLIVAN)

Age 93, of Upper St. Clair, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, with her family by her side. Claire was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack, who she was married to for over 69 wonderful years; and her oldest son, Jack, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her...

LUCAS
PAUL BLESSING

Paul Blessing Lucas, of Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh, PA, passed away in his home on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 61. Paul, who was well known as "Luke" to all his family and friends, is survived by his loving wife, Maureen Melinda Lucas (nee Skemp); his mother, Eleanor Leslie Lucas; his...

MATEY
ROBERT THOMAS (BOB/PAPPY)

Robert Thomas Matey (Bob/Pappy) a man of deep faith and dedication to his family, and a life exceptionally well-lived, has passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 28, 2026.


Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on April 18, 1940, to the late Mary E. and Michael F. Matey,...

GREENWELL
HARRIET ELIZABETH (MOODY)

Age 79, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully from complications of Parkinson's disease.


Harriet spent 40 years working in the insurance industry and took great pride in her career. Above all else, she was devoted to her family and loved sharing stories about her children...

McLAUGHLIN
BRIAN A.

Brian A. McLaughlin, age 65, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, of Brookline.


Beloved husband of Diane (Burak) McLaughlin; proud son of the late Arthur and Jean (Markey) McLaughlin, III; brother of Mark (Maribeth) McLaughlin, Erin (David) Baeder, Sheila (Luke) Fritz, Sean (Amy) McLaughlin and the...

PUNTURI
JOSEPH A. "JODY"

Of Harrison City, formerly of Braddock Hills, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 65.


Born in North Braddock in 1961, he was the second of four children and the oldest son in the family.


Son of Caroleen and the late Albert Punturi.


Jody is survived by his wife and love...

JENKS
LAWRENCE "LARRY"

Was born in Pittsburgh February 3, 1954, son of the late Harry Albert Jenks and Kathleen Snyder Jenks. He grew up in Pleasant Hills and recently lived in Canonsburg and Washington. He passed unexpectedly on May 14, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh.


Larry was a 1972 graduate of Thomas...

JORDAN
MARTHA ELIZABETH (MOORE)

It is with both sadness and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Martha Elizabeth (Moore) Jordan, who left this world on May 26, 2026, at the age of 92. Martha passed away peacefully at the LGAR home, surrounded by the love and compassion of those who cared...