Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas

Richard J. Ordean

Richard J. Ordean

Nov 17, 2025

Richard J. Ordean, age 86 of Jamestown, PA passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025.  Beloved Husband of Carrol (Richard) Ordean; Father of Dale Ordean, Karen (late Charles) Herman, and the late Douglas Ordean;  Special Grandfather of Matthew J. Ordean; Great-grandfather of Matthew L. Ordean and Geonna Ordean; also survived by seven (7) additional Grandchildren.

NO VISITATION, INTERMENT PRIVATE.

Elizabeth V. Scott

Elizabeth V. Scott

Nov 14, 2025

Elizabeth V. (Rogenski) Scott, age 78, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025;  Loving Mother of William B. (Nancy) Scott and James Haney; Grandmother of Dylan, Kane, Alaina, Liam and Eris Scott and Julian Haney; Great-grandmother of David Kane Scott; Daughter of the late Stanley and Margaret Rogenski; Sister of Stanley Rogenski;

Relatives and Friends received on Monday from 2:00 pm...

Howard S. Burns, Jr.

Howard S. Burns, Jr.

Nov 11, 2025

Howard Samuel Burns Jr.

Howard Samuel Burns passed away on the evening of Tuesday, November 11, 2025. He had been recovering from foot surgery and had become ill a few days before his death. He was taken by ambulance when his heart stopped. He was taken to Passavant Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His sister Barbara Burns was laid to...

Patricia Marie Austin

Patricia Marie Austin

Nov 10, 2025

Patricia Marie (Washington) Austin

Passed to her heavenly home on Monday November 10, 2025 Born: March 24, 1958

Daughter of the late Harold and Voria Washington

Will be missed by: Beloved Husband, Paul Austin, Son, Brian Washington and Daughter Sara Washington;

Sisters, Pamela Washington and late Sylvia Washington;

Precious grandchildren, nieces and nephews;

Church family and many friends.

Attended church at ACAC and Gift of God Fellowship....

Janice T. Markovich

Janice T. Markovich

Nov 6, 2025

Janice T. (Bodnar) Markovich, age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025.  Beloved Wife of James Markovich; Mother of Lisa (John) Bielevicz and James (Avery) Markovich; Daughter of the late John and Julia Bodnar; Sister of Eugene (late Shirley) Bodnar and Marlene (late Zigmund) Kosinski.

Visitation  Monday from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home,...

Barbara Ann Burns

Barbara Ann Burns

Nov 5, 2025

Barbara Ann Burns

Barbara Ann Burns passed away peacefully in Allegheny General Hospital on November 5th with her 3 sisters by her side.

Barbara was born on December 3, 1948. She was a life-long resident of the North Side in Pittsburgh, PA and a graduate of Allegheny High School in 1966. She received her B.A., Communications from Chatham College in 1982.

Barbara was...

Valerie J. McDonald

Valerie J. McDonald

Oct 30, 2025

Valerie J. McDonald, age 65, of Observatory Hill, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025; Beloved Mother of Nicole (Fiance Matt Hollis) McDonald and Christa (Ray) Kienzl; Grandmother of Tyler Kronz, Donald Terranella, Dennis (Alyssa) Goulden, Ian Kunesky (Mary Swope) and Ella Kienzl; Daughter of Lorraine (Barkley) Schwartz  and the late Richard Schwartz; Sister of Rich Schwartz, Gina (Craig) Kepple,...

Gary F. Stephany

Gary F. Stephany

Oct 23, 2025

Gary F. Stephany, age 60, of North Side, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Beloved Son of the late Oscar and Josephine Stephany; Brother of Oscar ( late Karen) Stephany, Karen Balsamo, and the late David and Sharon Stephany;  Uncle of Bob, John and Lauren Revell, and Jessica Balsamo, Marissa Capes, and Darrah Smith.

A Memorial Service will be held...

Sandra Jean Flook

Sandra Jean Flook

Oct 20, 2025

On Monday night, October 20, 2025 at age 78, our Mother Sandra Jean Flook of the North Side of Pittsburgh passed away peacefully at home with her daughter and son by her side.  Sandy was the mother of Susan (Craig) Mastendri and Daniel (Pam) Flook and Sister-in-law of Diane Vrbanac.  Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and...

Joseph E. Funtal

Joseph E. Funtal

Oct 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph E Funtal --a beloved father, pappy, and great-grandpappy--who returned to God on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. at the remarkable age of 99.  Joe is now reunited with his loving wife Dorothy, and his children James, Vera (James) Duchak, Joyce, and Joseph, under the grace of our Lord.  Joseph...

Helen M. (Turk) McKeown

Helen M. (Turk) McKeown

Oct 8, 2025

Helen passed away in her 101st year in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.  She will be remembered for her devotion to family. Beloved wife of the late Edward D. McKeown; Loving Mother of Patricia Donovan, Sandra (Stephen) Walsh, and Gary (Barbara) McKeown; Daughter of the late Mike and Mary Turk; Sister of  the late...

Pastor Brian F. Shirey

Pastor Brian F. Shirey

Oct 3, 2025

The Rev. Brian F. Shirey, 72 of Pittsburgh, PA went to be with his Lord on October 3, 2025. Born in Latrobe, PA son of the late Glenn R. and Margaret Evans Shirey. Beloved husband of Debora (Hoffer) Shirey for 51 years. Loving father of Bryce C. (Deena) Shirey and Glenn D. (Elizabeth) Shirey. Proud Pappy of Flora, Eloise, Jane,...

Jacqueline L. (Gettings) Barr

Jacqueline L. (Gettings) Barr

Oct 2, 2025

Jacqueline L. (Gettings) Barr,  age 93 of Ross Township, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025.  Cherished Mother of David T. (Patti) Barr, James W. (Diane) Barr, Patricia (Frank) Barna, and Gary Barr; "Special Mom" of Beatrix (Bob) Peterson; Grandmother of D.J. (Lori) Barr, Michael (Amy) Barr, Gary (Lisa) Barr, and Rebecca (Colt) Templin; also survived by 10 Great-grandchildren.

Relatives and...

Anne W. Adams

Anne W. Adams

Sep 20, 2025

Anne W. Adams, age 83, of Brighton Heights, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025.  wife of the late Henry C. Adams; mother of Michael H. Adams and Susan Ann (Derek) Miller; grandmother of McKenzie and Brandon Miller; daughter of the late Howard F. and Laura Williamson.

There will be no Visitation; Services and Interment Private.

Brianna Marie McDermott

Brianna Marie McDermott

Sep 18, 2025

Brianna Marie McDermott, age 28 of Brighton Heights went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 18, 2025.  Beloved Wife of Wakur B. McDermott; mother of Fabian and Levi McDermott; Daughter of William and Betty Gardner; Sister of Leigh Stevey and Heather Lex.

Relatives and friends will be received on Wednesday, September 24th from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at...

James M. Mulvey

James M. Mulvey

Sep 13, 2025

James M. Mulvey, age 72, of Brighton Heights formerly of Fineview, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 to be with his Lord and Savior. Beloved Son of the late Daniel T. and Jane (Leech)  Mulvey; Brother of Brian K. Mulvey, Janet (Gerald) Dorsch, and the late Daniel T. Mulvey, Jr. and William Mulvey; Uncle of Amity and Kelly Mulvey.

Jim...

Robert Regis "Bobby" Carr

Robert Regis "Bobby" Carr

Sep 13, 2025

Robert Regis "Bobby" Carr passed away on Saturday September 13, 2025. Father of Kimberly L. , Melissa (Randy) Derkach, and the late Beth A. (the late John) Malick; Grandfather of Cory, Dan, Geno, Miranda, Ryan, Zach, and Brandon; Great-Grandfather of Sophia, Savanna, Addisyn, Carter, Charlee, Skyler Jr.,Royce, Landon, and Oddessa; Brother of Janice (Randy) Biggs; Uncle of Mark and Lisa...

Judith Ann Ingraham

Judith Ann Ingraham

Sep 11, 2025

Judith Ann Ingraham, age 82 of Greer, SC, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.  Beloved Mother of James (Jessica) Lee and Janet (late Jeff) Gugliotta; Judith is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; Daughter of the late Homer and Deloris Farley; Sister of Linda Farley, Carol Stewart and Fred Farley.

Friends and Relatives will be received on Monday,...

Maryann Skinger

Maryann Skinger

Sep 10, 2025

Maryann (Nalitz) Skinger, age 93, of Brighton Heights, passed away peacefully,  on Wednesday, September 10, 2025  Born the daughter of the late John and Stella (Szramowski) Nalitz of Polish Hill.  Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Skinger whom she was married to for 63 wonderful years.  She is survived by her 6 children:  John (Aster), Steve, Larry (Judy), Mark...

Evelyn L. Kosanovich

Evelyn L. Kosanovich

Sep 8, 2025

Evelyn L. Kosanovich, 83, of Ross Township, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2025; Beloved Mother of Nicholas Kosanovich, Rebecca (John) Bopp, Douglas (Erin) Kosanovich and Michelle (Joe) Koehler; Loving Grandmother of Nicholas, Ellis, Anna, Maureah, Braylie, Stephen,  Luke and Emmy; Great-grandmother of Hayden and Ainsley; Sister of Roseann Mortimer; Cherished Godmother of Carolee Shearer.

Relatives and...