Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas
Marie A. (DiLulio) Carcara
May 16, 2021
Marie A. Carcara, age 100, on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Beloved Wife of the late Leo William Carcara; Mother of William (Carol) Carcara and the late Donna (surviving husband Kenneth R.) Knochel; Grandmother of Mark (Danielle) Knochel, Lisa Knochel, Lauren (Nick Smith) Carcara, Lee (Amanda) Carcara, Daniel (Stephanie) Carcara; Great-grandmother of Kalli, Michael and John Knochel, and Aria Carcara;...
Richard J. Matz
May 5, 2021
Father of Richard J. Jr, Anthony J. and Michele Matz. Grandfather of Megan Rose Brittner. Son of the late Michael and Antonia Matz. Brother of the late Michael Jr. and Donna Lee Matz. Uncle of Megan matz. No Public Visiting will be held. Services to be Held Privately.
Ann M. Elker-Dillon
Apr 30, 2021
Ann M. Elker-Dillon, age 92 of Brighton Heights, on Friday, April 30, 2021; Beloved Wife of the late Luke J. Dillon; Daughter of the late Bernard and Ann Elker; Sister of the late Dorothy Sobzack, Virginia Fisher Bramwell, Cyril J. Elker and Margaret Negrich; survived by many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; Ann was a seamstress...
Michalena Spak
Apr 23, 2021
On Friday, April 23, 2021. Wife of the late Michael; mother of Luba Spak and the late Stefan Spak; greatest grandmother of Stefan (Kristen) Spak and great-grandmother of Jonathan Michael Spak; Sister of the late Dimitro and Joseph Koczulosky and the late Merosha. Aunt of Michalena and Stefan. Friends received 2-6 pm Tuesday (Masks required, following all CDC guidelines)....
Jerome Joseph Ligas, Jr.
Apr 22, 2021
Age 53, on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Elizabeth R. Chmura; father of Joseph (fiancee Lindsay) Ligas,and Jess (fiancee Kristi) Ligas; son of Sharon and the late Jerome J. Ligas, Sr.; brother of Todd (Jennifer) Ligas and Renee ( Mike) Williams; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received 12 noon to 4 pm Monday. Masks...
Viola R. "Bucky" (Radick) Peifer
Apr 20, 2021
Viola "Bucky" R. (Radick) Peifer, age 89, of Cranberry Township, formerly of Brighton Heights, fell asleep to the Lord on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Jack S. Peifer; Mother of Matthew T. Peifer, Sharon (Scott Robinson) Peifer, and Christine (Ben) Scherer; Grandmother of Joshua and Justin Winkler, Lindsay Kovats, Ben Scherer, Harmonie Torchia and Jocelyn...
Mary Ann (Sroka) Hussar
Apr 15, 2021
Mary Ann (Sroka) Hussar, on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Beloved wife of Daniel R. Hussar; loving Mother of Christina (Hank Hanasik), Daniel, Jr., and Jeffrey (Sydney) Hussar; Grandmother of Brittany (Ben) Burns, Dayna Amrhein, Elizabeth Hanasik, Brayden, Elena, Levi Hussar, Weston and Aspyn Hussar; Great-grandmother of Ezra Burns; Daughter of the late Harry J. and Josephine Sroka; Sister of ...
Joy Lynne Baltos
Apr 14, 2021
Joy Lynne Baltos, age 50, of Brighton Heights, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Beloved Mother of Mya Joy Baltos; Daughter of Karen and Sean Mullen and the late Jack Baltos; Sister of Jamie Lynne Baltos, John Baltos, Maureen (Randy) Coleman and the late Jacqueline Baltos; Aunt of Ryan and Reanna Baltos, Richie and Austin Felsing, Gavin Leininger, Brayden Baltos...
Mary (Kost) Sahayda
Apr 1, 2021
Mary (Kost) Sahayda. God called home the precious soul of Mary Sahayda on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 103. Born June 17, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Barna) Kost of Woods Run; loving wife of her late husband, Michael Sahayda, to whom she was married for 57 years. Preceded in...
Rosemarie Glevicky
Apr 1, 2021
Rosemarie "Rosie" Glevicky, was called to Heaven on Thursday, April 1, 2021. She passed peacefully in her home in McKees Rocks with loving family by her side, due to an illness which quickly progressed. Rosemarie was born in Pittsburgh on December 7, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Papinchak) Glevicky. She worked for the...
Clarence "Butch" Farmer, Jr.
Mar 26, 2021
Age 69, of North Side, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021. Beloved son of Shirley and the late Clarence Farmer, Sr. Brother of Flo "Honeygirl" (Chuck) Lucot, Tom Farmer, Sr. Bill (Darlene) Farmer, Sue (Steve) Neugebauer, and Cheryl (Ron) Snelsire. Father of 7, Grandfather of 10, Great-grandfather of 2. Uncle of 12. Great-uncle of 14. Butch was a...
Anthony Joseph Mendonca
Mar 16, 2021
Anthony Mendonca, age 79, of Brighton Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Born in Modesto, CA to the late Frank and Evelyn Mendonca. Preceded in death by brothers Frank, Jr., Ernest, and Larry Mendonca. Husband to the late Barbara Houck Mendonca. Survived by son Justin Anthony Mendonca. Anthony received his BA from UC Berkeley...
Stella (Solarczyk) Brown
Mar 16, 2021
Stella Brown, on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Mother of the late Andrew (surviving Jocelyn) Brown; Daughter of the late Andrew and Katherine Solarczyk; Aunt of Michael Kundrat , Catherine Schmitt, and several more nieces and great-nieces. NO VISITATION, SERVICE AND INTERMENT PRIVATE.
Evelyn (Karaica) Selinsky
Mar 14, 2021
Evelyn Selinsky, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 surrounded by family. Evelyn was the widow of Peter (1989); Mother to Karen( Bud) Messmer, Edward Charles (Donalyn) Selinsky, Nancy (Joe) Costa, Mildred (Mike) Brown, and Donna (Dan) Barthel; Grandmother to seven, Great-Grandmother to eight; and survived by loving sister Mildred McGeary; Evelyn was a gentle spirit with an ever...
Mary Ann (Marunczak) Koerbel
Mar 12, 2021
Mary Ann Koerbel, on Friday, March 12, 2021, surrounded by loving family; our Mary Ann went to be in God's care. She is survived by her loving husband Ronald J. Koerbel; Mother of Betty Lou (Roy) Bartley and the late Ronald L. and Robert L. Koerbel; Loving Grammy of Seirra Koerbel, Megan, and Collin Bartley. Beloved Niece of Katherine...
Robert Thomas Edwards, Jr.
Mar 5, 2021
Robert Thomas Edwards, Jr., age 83, of Brighton Heights, on Friday, March 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Nancy Schooley; Father of Robert and the late Vivian; Stepfather of Jennifer and Isiah Gilbertson; Grandfather of Natasha. Brother of Sharon Mancini. Friends received on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 pm at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc., 3552 California...
Mildred S. Malay
Mar 2, 2021
Mildred S. Malay, age 94, of Brighton Heights, on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Beloved Aunt and Guardian of Susan Hribik, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; Dear "Grammi" of Katrina Hribik Denapoli and "Great-Grammi" of Emilia Claire, Hannah Rose and Luciella May Denapoli; Daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Sudo) Maly; Sister of Dorothy Mihalove-Boyle...
Robert L. Taylor, Jr.
Feb 27, 2021
Robert L. Taylor, Jr. , of the North Side, suddenly on Saturday, February 27, 2021; beloved father of Averen Taylor; stepfather of Roman Foster; son of Tara (late Ronald) Hartz and Robert (Bobbie) Taylor, Sr.; brother of Austin and Alexis Taylor; grandson of Eugene and Sally Croft and Richard and Annette Taylor; survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. ...
John E. Blasdell
Feb 25, 2021
John E. Blasdell, age 75, on Thursday, February 25, 2021, passed on to be with our Heavenly Father. Born in New Castle, PA, son of the late Myrtle M. and Lewis H. Blasdell; also preceded in death by his grandfather, John (Agnes) Conn; brother of Jennifer (Johnny) Fanugao of Pensacola, FL; nephews and niece John C. (Wendy) Zimmerman of...
Janet D. "Jan" Held
Feb 25, 2021
Janet D. "Jan" Held at age 77, on Thursday February 25, 2021. Daughter of the late Marvin and Blanche Held; Sister of Barbara and Robert; Best friend Andi; Aunt to Yvonne, Scott and Regina; "Aunt Jan " to Dave and Sara. Friends received 2-6 pm Sunday, masks and social distancing required following all CDC guidelines. A Funeral Mass will...
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