Obituaries

Oct 14, 2022

Beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Kelly; Loving mother of: Cynthia ( Matt) Hartz, Jason (Gwynne) Kelly, Guy (Stefanie) Lozito, and the late Joseph J. Kelly(surviving spouse Ruthann); Grandmother of: (Matthew II, Ryan), (Sebastian, Dylan, Nikita, and Aryanna),(Anna, Nathan, and Sarah), (Jaden),(Anthony, Nathan, and Rebekah); Great-Grandmother of: Peyton, Stella, and Emberlyn; Daughter of the late: Lloyd and Alberta;...

Sep 29, 2022

Frederick A. Bilyk, age 69, on Thursday, September 29, 2022.  Son of the late Michael H. and Mary (Solanina) Bilyk; brother of; John (Barbara) Bilyk and Michael (Martha) Bilyk; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins,  nieces, nephews, great nieces , great nephews , and many friends. Friends and family received Friday, October 14, 2022 from 10:00 am - 11:00...

Sep 25, 2022

Daniel James Holko, age 36, of Ross Township, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 25, 2022; In his home town of Pittsburgh, PA. Daniel suffered a spinal cord injury in 2014, and fought for 8 long years before succumbing to his injury. Born in Pittsburgh, He was the son of Donna (Sovyak) Holko and William Holko.;  He was a...

Sep 25, 2022

Betty Jane Kralik, age 94, of Bellevue, formerly of Brighton Heights, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 25, 2022; She was the wife of the late John A. Kralik; Mother of Carol Ann Fritch, John M. (Barbara) Kralik and Barbara Jean (Larry) Mohan; Sister of Thomas Zemaitis, and the late William Zemaitis, Violet Barnhart, Margaret Arcure,...

Sep 14, 2022

Roy W. Eckert, age 98, of Avalon, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022;  Husband of the late Lillian Eckert; Stepfather of Ronald (Ruth) Gredlein and David (Mary Ann) Gredlein; Grandfather of Renee (Martin) Flaherty, Randall (Crystal) Gredlein, Rochelle (Kevin) Tuscik,  Deanna (Bruce) VanMaurik, and Ryan Gredlein; also survived by seven great-grandchildren;  Son of the late George and Zelda...

Sep 7, 2022

Rosemary  "Smos" (Nicotra) Fedoriw, of Washington, formerly of Northside, on Wednesday, September  7, 2022.  Beloved Wife of Charles Fedoriw; Daughter of the late Joe and Lois Nicotra; Sister of Frank (Rose), Larry (Suzie), John (Lynn), and the late Joey Nicotra; Rosemary is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews who affectionately called  her  "SoSo Smos".  Friends...

Sep 1, 2022

Jeffrey A. Martinec, of Glenshaw, on Thursday, September 1, 2022.  Husband of Donna (Schneider) Martinec; Father of Alesha (Fiance Brandon Deardorff) Martinec,; grandfather of Sebastian and Colton Deardorff; Son of Anna M. and the late John P. Martinec; Brother of John C., James M. (Nicole), and Joanne Martinec.  NO VISITATION, SERVICES AND INTERMENT ARE PRIVATE.

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....