Obituaries

Aug 28, 2022

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Rickard, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Edward J. Rickard;   Beloved mother of Karen Miko and the late Edward Rickard; Grandmother of Kayla (Nik) Harrison, Daniel (Leah Miller) Miko, Kristie (Rob) Heineman, Eddie Rickard, and Stephen Rickard; great-grandmother of Aisha, Samantha, Addyson, Nicky, Jocelyn, Luna, and Emma;  Sister...

Aug 26, 2022

Margaret "Rita" Yonish, age 98, of the Northside, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022.  Beloved Wife of the late John P. Yonish; Mother of Robert Castro and the late James Castro; much loved Grandmother of Traci (Malcolm Jarrett) Castro, Robert (Carolyn) Castro,  Scott (Melanie) Castro and the late "Robin" Castro Black; she was preceded in death by nine...

Aug 9, 2022

Elaine "Lainey" (Neal) Mickail, age 72, of Ross Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022; she was the beloved Wife of the late William L. Mickail; Mother of Terri (Chris) Hackimer, Joshua "Buddy" Mickail and W. Benjamin (Jess) Mickail; Grandmother of Ashleigh (Brandon Hucik), Brandon, Zander and Jaden; Great-grandmother of Adeline Hucik; Daughter of the late Frank and...

Aug 7, 2022

Patrick Spitler, Jr. age 47, of Bismarck, North Dakota, grew up in Pittsburgh, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022.  Father of Jackson Riley Spitler of North Dakota; Son of Patrick and Peggy Spitler; Brother of Sheonia (Steve) Oberst; Uncle of Tyler, Aaliyah Wright, Carson, Troy, Stevie Delaney, and Gage Oberst; Friends and Family will be received on Monday...

Aug 6, 2022

Olga Petruska, age 90, of Avalon, on Saturday, August 6, 2022.  Daughter of the late Michael and Tekla Petruska, both Ukrainian immigrants.  Olga was born and raised in Woods Run.  She was a beloved sister to 11 siblings, all of whom preceded her in death:  Ann, Rose, Matthew, Andrew, John, Alice, Myron, Michael, Jr., and William, as well as...

Aug 2, 2022

Ronald J. Koerbel, age 79, of Valencia, (formerly of Zelienople and North Side Pittsburgh, PA), loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend peacefully passed awayon Tuesday, August 2, 2022.   Ronald was a 50 year member of the Masons (Masonic District 55 Lodge 796) as well as a member of the Valley of Pittsburgh Scottish Rite (Supreme Council 33).

Aug 2, 2022

Paul Joseph Rogers, age 81, of Gibsonia, formerly of Northside; Beloved Father of Lisa (Chuck) Shaw; Grandfather of Morgan and Austin Shaw; Son of the late Antoinette Carnes; Brother of Mary Crawshaw and the late William Rogers; also survived by nieces and nephews.  Friends and Family will be received on Monday, August 8, 2022 from 4:00 pm - 6:00...

Jul 29, 2022

Early Friday morning on July 29, 2022, one month shy of her 86th birthday, our beloved mother, Johanna Leonard, succumbed to sudden illness, passing away while visiting Puerto Rico to attend the national convention of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Wife of the late Ernest P. Leonard, Sr., and eldest sister to George Gross, Rosella (Josef)...

Jul 29, 2022

David C. O'Neal,  Age 69, of North Hills died unexpectedly on Friday, July 29, 2022. Father of Davis C. O'Neal;  brother of Kathy (Dennis) Dvorak of Oklahoma and uncle of Alexis (Kevin) Stokes of Texas.  He was preceeded in death by his parents Donald and Dorothy (Kuhlber) O'Neal.  He will be missed by his special friends and family.  David...

Jul 29, 2022

Mitchell J. Balant, age 87, of Pittsburgh, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 29, 2022. Loving father of LaVon (Jeff) Waldenmyer, Lorraine (Larry) Vales, and Eileen (Shawn) Lundy.  Proud Pap Pap to Thomas Cochran, Heather Wilson, Jeff Waldenmyer, Brandy Vales, Dean Vales, Jacob Lundy and Shane Lundy.  Mitch is also survived by multiple great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Claire Balant,...

Jul 23, 2022

Vera A. Perkins, age 91 of Brighton Heights passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Edward H. Perkins; Daughter of the late Guy and Philomena (Maffei) Salvatore; Sister of the late Hugo Salvatore, William Salvatore and Olga Zangaro; Beloved Aunt of Donna Vaughn, Sandy Perkins, Guy Salvatore, Vera Comport, Eileen Cervone, Lynne Swartzwelder, Joe...

Jul 10, 2022

William Edward Pryle, age 30, of Farrell, on Sunday, July 10, 2022.  Loving Son of Sara Bixler-Pryle-Scherm and Thomas J. Pryle. Grandson of John and Loretta Fredley and Hazel Verna; Brother of Joshua John , Thomas Michael,  and John Joseph Pryle; Nephew of  Raymond Joseph Bixler, Daniel Hugh, Richard Anthony  and Robert John Fredley.  Also survived by many extended...

Jun 23, 2022

Agnes May Sterbenac, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late John and Katherine Sterbenac.  Agnes is survived by friends Karen Muscia and Alice Banach, and many other friends.  There will be No Visitation.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 30th at 10:00 A.M....

Jun 19, 2022

Early Sunday June 19, 2022, Anna Marie Demianczyk, age 88, went home to be with our Lord surrounded by her family.  Beloved wife of the late Ted Demianczyk, Jr.  Loving mother of Theodore Demianczyk III, Dawn (Mark) Ringes, and Dana (Mike) Lacek; grandmother of Teddy IV (Jacquie), Zachary (Rachel), Tyler Demianczyk, Michael and Hannah Lacek, Katerina and Maria Ringes...

Jun 18, 2022

Janice Marie Rickard, age 88, of the North Side, passed peacefully at her home with her family by her side, on Saturday, June 18, 2022.  Beloved wife of Richard R. "Rich" Rickard; Mother of Richard (Julie) Rickard, Hope Toomey, and the late Patricia (surviving spouse Mark) Flanders.  Grandmother of Allan Flanders, Andrea Cooper, Michelle (Fred Light) Siebert, Brittany (Michael)...

Jun 17, 2022

Phyllis Louise Roberts, age 66, of Brighton Heights, passed peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022.  Beloved Mother of Jennifer (Jonathan) Engel, Laurie (Bob Arend) Roberts, Rebecca (Jamie) Eberly and David (Amber) Roberts; Grandmother of JD, Grace, Ethan, Aiden, Ava, Ella and Allison; She was the daughter of the late Phillip and Louise Balsimo; sister of Annamarie Hummel and Phillip...

Jun 7, 2022

Michael Charles Crook, age 61 of Bellevue, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.  Beloved high school sweetheart and husband of Bonnie (Cowen)  Crook.  Loving father of Nicole Brandt, Courtney (Craig) Melfi, Cody (Nicole) Crook, and Jacob Crook, Tim Brandt and the late Amanda Crook.  Proud Pap-pap of Emma (Kory), Noah, Molly, Caleb, Leah, Tegan, Liam, Stella, Fiona and Abraham.  He...

Jun 6, 2022

Madeleine C. Madrishin, age 90, of the Northside, on Monday, June 6, 2022.  Beloved wife for 67 years to Robert J. Madrishin; Mother of Kevin R. (Carol) Madrishin, Keith J. (Beth) Madrishin, and Kent R. (Christne) Madrishin; Grandmother of Melanie Madrishin (Drew Carpenter), Alexzandra (David) Griffin, Amy (William) Buchanan, Anna and Robyn Madrishin; great-grandmother of Lilly, Claire, Nora and...

May 19, 2022

Knox IV, Alex R., age 45, of McKees Rocks, on Thursday, May 19, 2022.  Dear friend of Ava Rumpler; Father and Best Buddy of Alex A. Rumpler; Loving son of Alex Knox (Deborah Bailey),  Dear Loving son of  Lynda Knox;  Brother of Kristen Knox and Kevin Knox; also survived by his only niece Hally Knox of whom he was...

May 18, 2022

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, age 53 of Natrona Heights, PA passed at home peacefully. On July 10, 1968 Tim was born to Peggy and the late Kenneth Quillen in Bellevue, PA. Tim was a graduate of North Hills HS and went on to graduate from Pittsburgh Technical Institute with an Associate degree in Drafting then entered the workforce...