Obituaries

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

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...

Margaret M. Boothby

Margaret M. Boothby

Sep 1, 2025

Margaret M. Boothby, age 94 went to be with the Lord  on Monday September 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late James T. Boothby; Mother of Darlene (Craig) Mrazek; daughter of the late John and Frances Platek; Grandmother of Evadne "Evy" Lape;  Sister of the late Walter Platek, John Platek, Frances Wisniewski, Wiliam Platek, Euguene Platek and Joseph Platek; ;...

Joan A. Bezila

Joan A. Bezila

Aug 29, 2025

Joan A. Bezila, age 87 of Brighton Heights,  passed away on Friday August 29, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Bezila; she was the Sister of the late Dolores " Dee" ( the late Daniel) Creedon;  Aunt of Dan (Wendy) Creedon, Dave (Cheryl) Creedon, Dennis (Valerie) Creedon  and many great-nieces , great nephews, and friends.  Joan graduated...

Sara Marie (Simonds) Sterbacky

Sara Marie (Simonds) Sterbacky

Aug 12, 2025

Sara Marie Sterbacky, age 64, of Carnegie, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.  Wife of Robert Sterbacky; Loving Mother of Marlene A. DeGonish, Holly (David) Benning, and Michael W. DeGonish; Grandmother of Brianna Ramsey, Cassie Benning, Lucas Benning,and Riley Benning; Daughter of the late William and Earlene Simonds; Sister of Mae Reece Simonds, Norman H. (Corina) Simonds, Linda Ann...

James C. Liptak

James C. Liptak

Aug 8, 2025

James C. Liptak, age 64, of Northside, Pittsburgh, went to the Lord on Monday, August 8, 2025.  Beloved Husband of Star Joy Liptak;  Father of Shane (Lindsay) Liptak and James M. Liptak; Step Father of Kim, Lisa, Jay, Joe, Ann, and Bubba; Grandfather of Shane, Jr., Shanea, Blaise, Mila, Justin, James, Carole, Brandon, and dozens of other Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren;...

Michael Zukiewicz

Michael Zukiewicz

Aug 5, 2025

Michael Zukiewicz, 82, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025..  Beloved Husband of the late Mary Joan (Hudak) Zukiewicz; Son of the late Stanley and Martha Zukiewicz; Brother of Jo-Anne ( Donald) Miller and the late Stanley Zukiewicz; Uncle of Brother Michael Miller, OS.B., Jean (Randall) Lowden, Nancy Miller, and John (Renee) Miller;  also survived...

David Norman McCleary

David Norman McCleary

Aug 1, 2025

David Norman McCleary, age 83, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 1, 2025.  He was the  Loving Husband of Edith McCleary; Father of Coleen F. (Tim) Entz and Daniel P. (Heather Simmons) McCleary; Son of the late Paul and Caroline McCleary; Brother of Marilyn (late Dwayne) Kennedy, John "Jack" (Nancy) McCleary, and the late Paul...

Marcedes "Marcy" Edwards

Marcedes "Marcy" Edwards

Jul 31, 2025

Marcedes "Marcy" Edwards, passed peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, July 31, 2025.  Beloved Wife of Dennis D. “Butch” Edwards; Mother of Dwayne Curtis Edwards (Tina), and the late Emerick M. Buccigrossi,  Stepmother of David Edwards; Grandmother of Brittany Miller, Tyler James Edwards, Nathan Curtis Edwards,  Savanna Joy, Emerick and Mario Buccigrossi; Daughter of the...

Carol Ann Toomey

Carol Ann Toomey

Jul 27, 2025

Carol Ann Toomey, age 87, of Pittsburgh, PA  went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025.  Beloved Wife of the late Daniel R. Toomey; Mother of Diane M. (Marty) Schell and Reverend Daniel A. Toomey; Grandmother of Jennifer (Mark) Earnest, William (Jackie) Schell, Erik Donatelli, Crystal (Eric) Frihart, and Jason (Sheri) Schell; She was the Daughter of...

Kathaleen M. Mellish

Kathaleen M. Mellish

Jul 26, 2025

Kathaleen M. Mellish passed away on Saturday July 26, 2025. Beloved wife of Michael H. Mellish; Mother of Shelly (Jefferey) Locante and Michael H. Mellish II; Grandmother of Kelsey Lauren and Phebe Catherine Locante; Daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Hornack; Sister of Debbie and the late Andrew. Friends received 2-4 pm Monday at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral...

William E. Conner

William E. Conner

Jul 24, 2025

William E. Conner January 11, 1940 - July 24, 2025. We remember with love, William "Bill" Conner, Age 85, of Franklin Park PA. Sadly our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on July 24, 2025. Bill was born on January 11, 1940 in Johnstown PA on a farm. His wife of 60 years, Marian Conner, preceded him in death in...

Gena M. O'Lear

Gena M. O'Lear

Jul 19, 2025

Gena M. O'Lear, age 74, of McCandless Twp., left this world peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Andrew (Drew) and her two brothers, Robert and Joseph Schaeffer.  Gena is survived by her brother William Schaeffer, her nieces Michelle Loadman, Tracy Renshler, Tina Schaeffer and her nephews Matthew Schaeffer and Joshua Schaeffer,...