Obituaries

BEATTIE
DRUSILLA IRENE (DOWLING)

Drusilla Irene Beattie (Dowling), 93 years old, passed away peacefully at St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh PA, on January 28, 2026. Dru, as she preferred to be called, was born on December 7, 1932 at Kittanning Hospital, in Armstrong County, PA, to Merle Henry Dowling and Hannah...

TERRICK
JOHN

Age 87, born on the North Side of Pittsburgh on June 29, 1938, beloved son to the late John and Mary Kranys Terrick. Loving husband of 64 years to Peggy Matthis Terrick. Loving father to Lindley (Tim) Short and the late John "Jay" Terrick. Proud grandfather to Dalton J. (Emily) Short and Jarrett M....

MEINERT
MARY B. (DINA)

Of Upper St. Clair, passed peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by her family.


Mary was born on September 8, 1934, in Ambridge, to the late Stephen and Mary Dina. She was a graduate of St. Veronica High School and later worked at American Bridge, until her marriage to David C....

GRAVINA
DONNA

The family of Donna L. Gravina is saddened to announce her passing on January 29, 2026. Born on November 27, 1942, to Charles and Ruth Crawford (Cribbs) of Edgewood, Donna graduated from Edgewood High School and went on to earn a degree in elementary education at Clarion State College. She taught...

KOVAL
MARY M. "MAYME" (KEANE)

A former resident of East Pittsburgh and Turtle Creek, age 96, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.


Mary was the wife of the late Valentine G. Koval, Jr. She was the loving mother of Helen (Ron) Peters of Myrtle Beach, SC and Valerie (late Dominic) Deramo of Dormont. Mary...

EDGECOMBE, JR.
WALLACE "WALLY"

Wallace "Wally" Edgecombe, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 31, at the age of 82, after a brief illness. Wally was the son of Wallace and Ruth Edgecombe; husband to Ellen, father of John Edgecombe and Carolyn Smith; and grandfather of James Edgecombe and Evan and Brady Smith.

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KEYSER
EDGAR RUSSELL

Age 88, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Ed was born on August 16, 1937, to Ralph and Jane Keyser in Allegheny County, PA.


He received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Ed went on to enjoy a...

BELTRAME
JOSEPHINE

On February 2, 2026, Josephine, age 96, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully. Beloved daughter of the late Carlo and Ada Dozzi Beltrame; devoted sister to the late Floyd Beltrame; and loved by many cousins and friends.


Friends and relatives will be received on Friday, February 6,...

SMOLINSKI
BERNADINE (DEMENGO)

Of Forest Hills, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Frank Smolinski. Loving mother of Lynn Majewski (Daniel), Frank Smolinski and Daria Smolinski. Cherished grandmother of Brian Majewski (Heather), Eric Majewski (Amanda) and Andrew...

HUNKELE
DOLORES (GRASWICK)

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, age 85, formerly of Millvale. Beloved wife of 61 years to the late Robert A. Hunkele. Loving mother of Mary Ann (Brian) Bove, Catherine (Thomas) Ficarri, and David (Lisa) Hunkele. Proud Grandma of Michael Bove, Lizzie (Stephen) Lee, Maria (Emil) Berbakov,...

BELLISARIO
PETER C.

Brigadier General Peter C. Bellisario, USAF (Ret) passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, with his loving family at his side after a decade-long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy defined by the things he cherished most: God, family, and service to the nation.


Peter was born on...

PLESSIS
HANNA du

Hanna du Plessis

"I'm a lover of life. I rub myself on life like a cat against your leg."

That's how Hanna du Plessis described herself. She died on February 1, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, surrounded by beloved community. She was 49 years old.

Even while dying, Hanna insisted on her full...

REES
MARY (CASPER)

Age 87, of Sharpsburg, went home to be with the Lord and her family in Heaven, on Monday, February 2, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Troy Rees; loving mother of Keith (Lisa) and Jim (Gemma) Rees; proud nana of AJ (Kylee), Katie (Layne) Baker, and Noah; cherished great-nana of Oliver Rees....

PELLEGRINO
FRANK L.

Of Tarentum, a former longtime resident of Chalfant, age 87, died on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Frank was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Geraldine Ann "Chick" (Stuthers) Pellegrino for 55 years. He was the loving father of Jerome L. (Shannon) Pellegrino of Turtle Creek. Frank was...

DONALD
BONNIE L. (MOHAPP)



Loving Mother

and Grandmother





Age 83, of Mt. Washington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 1, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late David H. Donald; loving mother of Scott Donald, Douglas Donald (Pam), Holly Torbic (Darren), Hope Diggins (Joe), and the late David...

RUSKOWITZ
WILLIAM ANTHONY

Of Braddock, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31, 2026.


Born the son of the late Stephen Ruskowitz and the late Alice (Varner) Ruskowitz. Loving companion of the late Janet Rarick. Dear brother of Carol Lucas and the late Jack (the late Mary Jo) Ruskowitz. Adored...

WEST
FRANCES (CAULFIELD)

Frances (Caulfield) West, 88, went to be with Our Lord on January 31, 2026. Born and raised in McKeesport, she was the daughter of Richard J. and Margaret C. (McCarren) Caulfield.


Frances was a loving wife to David L West for 43 years. She felt her greatest accomplishment was being a...

POLLICE
ALFIERO CARMINE

Alfiero Carmine Pollice, of Bethel Park, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, age 94, husband of the late Joan C. (Bonczek) Pollice, loving father of Carmen of San Antonio, TX, John of Pittsburgh, Chris of Pittsburgh and Glenn (Rebecca Kamp) of Adairsville, GA, grandfather of Christie...

DeGASPERI
FRANK A.

Age 91, formerly of Penn Hills, PA and Beverly Hills, FL, passed away peacefully Monday, January 26, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mary DeGasperi; father of the late Louise Kapfer, Marie (Norm) Schwartzmeier, and Elda (Rich) Bertan; grandfather of Jim (Emily) Schwartzmeier, Dominic (Nicole)...

O'BLOCK
DONNA J. (FISHER)

Age 67, of Franklin Park, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 31, 2026.


Beloved wife for 44 years of Mark E. O'Block; Loving mother of Jenna (Alan) Pershing, Kristen (Kile) Skrobacki; Kayla (Nick) Molinari, Proud Mimi of Autumn and Paisley Skrobacki, Myla...

STRAUSS
DAVID ANTHONY

Age 43, of Ross Township, passed away January 24, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 27, 1982, in Pittsburgh, the son of Professor Robert P. Strauss and Celeste (Meade) Strauss.


To know David was to love him. He was someone we all aspired to be like; comfortable and completely...

SALOMONE
CECILIA A. "CIL"

Cecilia A. "Cil" Salomone, age 84, of Mars, passed away on Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, in the comfort of her home with her husband at her side.


Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 11, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Flora T. Sylvester Greco.


Cil was retired from...

VUKELA
VINCENT

Vincent Vukela, a longtime resident of Bethel Park, and a man known for his quick wit and generous spirit, passed away peacefully, on January 28, 2026. He was 78 years old.


Born and raised in Carrick, Vince was the eldest of four children. In his late teens, he proudly served his country in the...

SUTTELLE, CDP
SR. LUCILLE

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, the day before her 92nd birthday, Sister Lucille went to her eternal reward. Sister was the third of eight children born to Christina Marie McCreary and Adam John Suttelle and baptized Frances Joan. She entered the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1951 from...

BENTZ
STEPHEN D.

Stephen D. "Steve" Bentz, a lifelong resident of Plum, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 83.


Steve was the beloved husband of Laurette (Ritzel) Bentz, with whom he shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. He was a devoted and cherished father to David (Sarah) Bentz,...

McKEE
ANN A. "ANDZIA" (DROGOWSKI)

Age 91, of Elliott, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Arnold J. McKee. Loving mother of Robert (Susan) McKee, Mike (Colleen) McKee, Patrick (Janet) McKee, Martin McKee, Regis (Bertha) McKee, and Mary Ann (the late Pat) Naughton. Grandmother of 23,...

DURSH OSF
SISTER YVONNE

Sister Yvonne Dursh OSF, age 83, of Warrendale, passed away on January 30, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Helen (Wenslow) Dursh; niece of Dianne Wenslow; and the cousin of Donna Pennell.


Sister Yvonne Dursh was born in Pittsburgh and dedicated most of her years of...

WREATH
CATHERINE A. (DORSCH)

Catherine A. Wreath "Cathy," was born on October 27, 1942, in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Martha J. (Weidner) Dorsch. Cathy passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 83. She was a resident of Edgewood. Along with her parents, she was preceded in...

BOYLAN
THOMAS J.

Age 69, of Ross Twp., passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Proud and loving father of James Boylan; loving brother of Maryann Boylan. Beloved son of the late James and Marjorie (Branch) Boylan; Tom is also survived by loving relatives and friends. A committal...

HURD, JR.
REVEREND AUSTIN A.

The Reverend Austin A. Hurd, Jr., 94, of Cabot, PA, and formerly of Oakmont, PA, passed away peacefully at home, on January 27, 2026.


He was the son of the late Hannah Shaffer Hurd and Austin A. Hurd, Sr., of Sewickley, PA. Beloved husband of 72 years to Mary Nell Johnstone Hurd....

MOSLEY, Ph.D.
JOHN COLBERT

Of Pittsburgh, PA, peacefully passed away, on the morning of January 21, 2026, after a short illness.


Born in Rainelle, WV on June 23, 1935, he was one of 11 children; and the twin of his beloved sister, Ferne Lucille, who preceded him in death, in 1963. After graduating from high...

KHOREY
EUGENE GEORGE

Age 99, of Munhall, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at The Village of Heather Hills in Grand Rapids, MI, where he resided surrounded by newfound friends since July 2024.


Mr. Khorey was born in Latrobe, PA, on March 20, 1926, the son of George and Afeefy (Koury) Khorey. He joined...

DISKIN
ELLEN M. (GODULA)

Of Pittsburgh, age 87, died peacefully at her home, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.


Ellen was the beloved wife of the late Donald A. Diskin for 35 beautiful years. She was preceded in death by her dear siblings, Michael Godula and Norma (late James) Aherrn. Ellen is also survived by...

CYGNAROWICZ
LEONARD PAUL

Of Rio Vista, California, passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by his loving family. Leonard was born on June 29, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the youngest child of Sophia and Walter Cygnarowicz's nine children. He grew up in Lawrenceville and attended Holy...

KINLAN
BERNARD J.

Of Bethel Park, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at age 91. Beloved husband for 73 years of Angela "Angel" (Vitale); loving father of Kathie Mason, Lori Lapinski (Rob), Joyce Thomas (Steve), Clay Kinlan (Kim), and the late Gary Kinlan; father-in-law of Roxanna Kinlan; grandfather of...

OHODNICKI
MARIE CUNLIFFE

Of Chalfant Borough, age 68, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family and a life defined by kindness, strength, and compassion. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, whose gentle spirit touched all who knew her.


Marie was the...

HUNTER, JR.
WILLIAM F.

Age 72, of Collier Twp., passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Husband of Angela (Kelly) Hunter. Father of Kelly L. (Mark) Kuczinski and Timothy W. (Carly) Hunter. Grandfather of Kaitlyn and Brianna Kuczinski and Jimmy, Johnny, and Jordan Hunter. Son of the late William F. and Thelma...

BALK
ROSALYN

Vibrant, sharp and loving until the very end, Rosalyn Balk died on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Defying the odds, battling cancers and a host of other ailments, Rosalyn lived a full, joyous life for 97 years.


Rosalyn was born in Pittsburgh. During the Great Depression, she moved in with her large...

CUTLER JR.
WILLIAM EWART

Age 99, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. He was the son of the late William and Mildred Cutler. He was preceded in death by wife, Mary Cutler; infant daughter, Jean Ann; and sisters, Jacqueline Robson-Hoops and Joan Wise....

BARR
JAMES A.

Age 58, of Monroeville, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1967, in Braddock, PA, to Charles and Donna (Evans) Barr. Jim was a computer technician for Geotechnics Inc. He loved anything with computers, legos and especially his dog, Louie. Jim had a special place in his...

ODORCICH
GAIL "COOKIE"

A dedicated advocate for children and a beloved member of the McKeesport/Versailles community, passed away peacefully, at home, on January 20, 2026.


Cookie dedicated her career to ensuring that no child was left behind by life's circumstances. As the Educational Coordinator for the...

SNELL
JOSEPH MILTON

Joseph Milton Snell of Ruckersville, Virginia, passed away on November 17, 2025. He was born in Huntersville, North Carolina, on February 2, 2009. He is survived by his mother, Nichole D. Snell (Deliman); younger brother, Carson A. McKee; and father, Jeremy H. Snell.

He was a high school...

TRIMBUR
VALERIE

Age 69, of Imperial, formerly of Mt. Washington, passed away in peace, on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Loving wife of the late Karl Trimbur; mother of Vincent and David Paone; stepmother of Dawn Feeney; grandmother of Vincent Paone, Jr.; daughter of the late Vic and Audrey Cristofanelli; sister of...

CONTI
RICHARD G.

Age 88, formerly of Mt. Lebanon, on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was the son of the late Guy Conti and Lena Manna Conti; devoted husband of 54 years to the late Clara Kernan McCrory Conti; beloved father of Holly Anne Conti and her husband Randy Bernhardt; and Christian G. Conti and his wife Mary...

KINKEAD
KEVIN POULTNEY

Age 69, of Johnstown, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by his daughters and his loving wife.


Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on October 25, 1956, Kevin was the only child of the late Elvira M. Kinkead. He was a 1974 graduate of Hampton High School and received his...

KLEIN
JOSEPH MICHAEL

Joseph Michael Klein, 72 of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with his two daughters and nephew by his side, also known as Joey and Joe, he was a feisty sibling, uncle, friend, and a very loving devoted dad, papa, great-papa, and fur-daddy to his fur-baby, Pumpkin. He loved...

CONAHAN
VIRGINIA L. "GINGER" (TRINCHERO)

Of Plum, formerly of Turtle Creek, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.


Ginger was the beloved wife of the late Philip Conahan for 31 years. She was the loving mother of Enis (the late Rich) Borowicz of New Wilmington, Colleen (Melvin Berer) Conahan of Plum...

BALQUIST
HARRY HALL

Age 94, of Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, passed away at AHN-Grove City on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on May 29, 1931, to Michael Francis and Adelaide Hall Balquist. He married Margarete M. "Greta" Jansson Balquist, who preceded him in death on September 20,...

LINKESH
FRANCES "FRAN" KNEPPER

Frances "Fran" Knepper Linkesh, 82, of Mt. Lebanon, formerly of Avella, passed away on January 2, 2026, following an accident. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK, but lived the majority of her life in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late, Elwood and Frances Johnson Knepper....

WATSON
GARY M.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary M. Watson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us peacefully at his home on January 24, 2026, at the age of 73. A man known for his warmth and infectious friendliness, Gary had a unique gift for making everyone he...

BUA
RONALD JAMES

Age 84, was born on October 30, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA. A distinguished attorney, Ronald devoted his professional life to the practice of law. He earned his undergraduate degree from Penn State University and his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. His intellect, integrity,...

WADE
MARY LOU AYOOB

Passed peacefully from this life on January 25, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Mary Lou was a woman of strong faith, deep caring, creativity, and ever-present determination.


Mary Lou's passions were many. From her earliest days, she loved creating and enjoying art. "ML" worked for...

LAKES
GARY W.

After extended illnesses, Gary Lakes, the highly famed American operatic tenor, passed away at his home in the Pittsburgh area, on November 11, 2025. He was 75 years old.


Born in Woodward, Oklahoma and raised in Irving, TX, he was the devoted son of his late loving parents, Russell Lakes and Etta...

LOGAN
JOHN P.

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, John Patrick Logan, of Bellevue, passed away at the age of 61. Son of the late Loretta (Degelmann) and James Edward Logan; fiancé of Joyce Ryan; brother of Loretta L. Link (Dennis), Donna J. Logan (William Schnarrenberger), Ruth E. McMurray (Jack), Robert E. Logan...

DIFFENDAL
MARY LOUISE "MARY LOU"

Age 92, of Robinson Township, passed peacefully on to eternal life, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by her adoring family. Born on November 17, 1933, in Hays, PA, she was the daughter of the late Mathilda and Matthias Miller. She was the beloved sister of Donald Miller and...

HAWKINS
RONALD "HAWK"

Ronald Warren Hawkins, age 83, passed away unexpectedly, on January 24, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born on April 13, 1942, in the Central Valley of California, Ron lived a life defined by professional integrity, an infectious sense of humor, and an unwavering devotion to his family.

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