Obituaries

Jan 7, 2022

Claudia A. Griffiths, 77, of Montrose, PA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 7, 2022, joining her husband, Thomas G. Griffiths, who had been waiting for her, since 2016.  Born in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late Leonidas and Ella (Latta) Titchnell, Claudia graduated from David B. Oliver High School and earned her cosmetology degree from Pittsburgh...

Dec 29, 2021

Irene Marie "EA" Jakubowski, at age 98, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Everson, PA, on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.  Beloved Daughter of the late Francis and Martha Jakubowski; Sister of Cecilia Whitman and the late Gertrude Long and Teresa Wolak;  also survived by eight nieces and nephews, eleven great-nieces and nephews and thirteen great-great nieces and nephews.

Irene...

Dec 27, 2021

Irene Marie Schmidt, age 82, of Butler, formerly of Brighton Heights; Beloved Wife of the late Herman W. "Sonny"  Schmidt; Mother of  Debbie Schmidt (Jim) Tabacchi, Sandra (Kenneth) Koedel and William Schmidt; Grandmother of William Schmidt, Jr. and Ryan Schmidt;  Friends received Wednesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc., 3552 California Avenue...

Dec 23, 2021

Harry Kenneth Meyer, of Brighton Heights, on Thursday, December23, 2021.   Father of Lynn Battin, Sherri Garlick and Kenneth Harrell; Brother of Nevin Meyer, Roy Meyer and Donny Trout; dear friend of Arthur Ray; No Visitation; Services and Interment Private.

Dec 22, 2021

John P. Malik, on Wednesday, December 22, 2021; Husband of the late Beth Ann Malick; Father of Ryan, Zackary and Brandon; Grandfather of Sophia, Savannah, Addisyn and Charlee; Son of the late John and Patricia Malick; Brother of Joseph, Thomas and Beth Ann; also survived by many nieces and nephews;  Friends received Monday  2-4 and 6-8 PM at the...

Nov 29, 2021

Michael John Paul, of North Hills, formerly of the North Side;  age 67, on Monday, November 29, 2021; Son of the late Joseph and Grace (Scanlon) Paul; Brother of Josephine (John) Ferreira and Kathryn Ruggiero, and the late Barbara Klewien, James Paul and Patrick Paul; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends;  Interment private.  Memorial contributions may...

Nov 28, 2021

Richard James Conley of Ross Township, a US Navy Veteran, proudly served on the USS Rich and was a Recipient of the Shellback passed away on Sunday November 28, 2021. Son of the late James and Rita Holleran Conley and Brother of the late Rita Joanne Conley. Beloved Husband and Best Friend to Michele (Mikey Manjerovic) for 46 1/2...

Nov 21, 2021

Marie Frances Kachinko, on Sunday, November 21, 2021.  Beloved Wife of Charles J. Kachinko; Mother of Marie "Sue" (late Gerald) Hugney, Helen (Jim) Jackson, William (Donna) Shaw, Linda Kozikowski, Edward (Becca) Shaw, and the late Anthony Shaw; Grandmother of Carly, Sean, Alicia, Ray, Michael, Krista, Dylan, and the late Mathew; and also several Great-grandchildren.  Sister of Samuel Pusateri, Josephine...

Nov 20, 2021

Retired Pittsburgh Police Officer, Master Patrolman, Badge Number 3353, William Charles Tripoli passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, in his home where he retired in the Allegheny Mountains.  He was 65 years old.  William was born on August 18, 1956 in Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

As a youth, William played baseball, football, and played guitar in a...

Nov 18, 2021

Edward Joseph Katich, on Thursday, November 18, 2021.  Beloved husband of Catherine; Father of Alyssa, Grandfather of Tylee; Son of the late George and Dorothy (Madrishin) Katich; Brother of the late Helen A. Vash.

Nov 15, 2021

Beloved Daughter of the late John and Mary (Marusak) Cenkner; Sister of the late Pauline Cenkner, John Cenkner, Cecilia Bespalko, Alfred Cenkner,and Gladys Clovicko. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Oct 24, 2021

Age 69, of Cranberry Township formerly of North Side on Sunday October 24, 2021. Cherished husband and soulmate of 45 years to Irene ( Teahan Nee Palijczak) and Rock of the family. Father of Elizabeth (Nathan) McCollough, Steven A. II , and Andrew N. Danylo; .Grandfather of Brooklyn and Braxton McCollough.; Son of the late Steven and Ida Danylo;  ...

Oct 8, 2021

Galina Sarichny, age 85, passed on Friday, October 8, 2021.  Beloved Wife of the late Victor Sarichny; Mother of Serge Sarichny and Tania Oliverio.  Daughter of the late Nikolai and Tatiana Poriadin.  NO VISITATION, SERVICES AND INTERMENT ARE PRIVATE.

Oct 6, 2021

Maria Perkun, age 97, passed into eternity on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Philip; cherished and much loved  mother of Anna (late Larry) Merritt, Olga Perkun, Luba (Fred, Jr.)  Burgess,  Lisa (Dan) Forrest, and John (Susanne) Perkun; cherished Baba of Matthew (Bre) Burgess, Colleen Burgess (Ed Kovacic), Erin (Zachary) Einwag, Philip Perkun , Eric Perkun,...

Oct 4, 2021

Elizabeth J. Keiser, on Monday, October 4, 2021.  Formerly of Oakland.  Beloved wife of the late Clifford Keiser.  Daughter of the late Teresa and John McKeown.  Sister of Joseph McKeown and the late Theresa Mozurak, John, Robert and Edward McKeown, Margaret Opferman, Stella Miller and Sally Pavlick.  Sister-in-law of Helen McKeown.  Also many nieces and nephews.  Friends received  Thursday...

Sep 14, 2021

Robert Vasil, age 86, of the North Side, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021; Beloved Son of the late John and Maude Vasil; Brother of Dorothy Valentine, Aileen (William) Berger and the late Mary Ann Koontz, John, Margaret, Jim, Billy and Andy Vasil;  A kind, gentle man who was a caretaker by nature, took care of his mother and sister...

Sep 13, 2021

Jean M. Centennial, age 86, of Brighton Heights, on Monday, September 13, 2021;  Beloved Wife of the late James Centennial; Mother of Angel (Mike) Thompson , Michelle M. Centennial and the late James Centennial, Jr.; Grandmother of Michael (Bobbi), Vinnie and the late Anthony Thompson; Great-grandmother of Melissa (Timothy) Swiger; Great -Great Grand mother   of Greyson; Daughter of the...

Sep 9, 2021

Beverly Jean Lichauer, age 53, of Brighton Heights, on Thursday, September 9, 2021.  Beloved Daughter of the late George and Flora M. Lichauer; Sister of Paul, George, Elmer, and the late Mary Ellen and Anna Mae Lichauer; Friends received on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until time of Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home,...

Sep 8, 2021

Mary Alice Ruk, age 68,  on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  Beloved Mother of Anthony Lozito; Loving Fiancee of Timothy P. Bartins;  Daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Ruk.  There will be no Visitation, Services and Interment Private.

Sep 6, 2021

Dorothy V. Bachkay 96, formerly of Monongahela entered eternal life on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Facility.  Born in Monongahela to Sue (Stank) and John W. Sarnosky, she remained a resident of Monongahela for 82 years and was a lifetime member of the former Transfiguration Parish (now St. Andrew the Apostle Parish).  Dorothy...