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Anna Marie (Pungras)  Demianczyk

Anna Marie (Pungras) Demianczyk

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...

Janice Marie Rickard

Janice Marie Rickard

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)...

Phyllis Louise (Balsimo)  Roberts

Phyllis Louise (Balsimo) Roberts

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...

Michael Charles Crook

Michael Charles Crook

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...

Madeleine C. (Stoeckle)  Madrishin

Madeleine C. (Stoeckle) Madrishin

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...

Alex R. Knox IV

Alex R. Knox IV

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...

Timothy James Quillen

Timothy James Quillen

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...

William A. "Hooble" Thieroff

William A. "Hooble" Thieroff

May 17, 2022

William A. "Hooble" Thieroff, age 73, of Ross Township, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022; Cherished husband Donna Norris; stepfather of Clint Norris and Carla (Vincent) Stefanos; adoring step-grandfather of William and James Stefanos; son of the late George and Helen Thieroff; brother of Charlotte Christay, Sandy Krobot (Gene), Janet Blake, Charles Thieroff, Dennis (Joanne) Thieroff, Walter (Jeanine) Thieroff, Linda...

Kathryn Kaltreider

Kathryn Kaltreider

May 10, 2022

Kathryn Kaltreider, age 40, of West View, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 with her family by her side.   She was born on June 2, 1981.  Kathryn is survived by her two sons Brandon and Joseph Nichols.  Kathryn was the middle child of James A. and Ann (Mikovitz) Kaltreider.  She is survived by her brother Mark (Kim Halo)...

William G. "Bill" Kunz III

William G. "Bill" Kunz III

May 3, 2022

Age 41, of Pittsburgh, on May 3, 2022. Beloved husband of Jamie (Massioni) Kunz,; father of Abigail Kunz; son of William George Kunz, Jr. and Janet Kunz; brother-in-law of Richard (Brandie) Massioni; brother-in-law of Anna (Matt) Peffer; uncle of Alania, Ricky, and Lukas; survived by father-in-law Jim Massioni; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death...

Theresa Geraldine Ruta

Theresa Geraldine Ruta

Apr 27, 2022

Age 88, of Manchester, on Wednesday , April 27, 2022. Daughter of the late Sabato and Eleanora Ruta; sister of Rubina Ruta, Anna (late John) Martinec, Samuel ( Antoinette) Ruta, Eleanor Ruta, the late Josephine (late George) Kulak and Mario (late Evelyn) Ruta; also survived by nieces and nephews. No visitation. Services Private.

Dorothy Ann (Cifrulak)  Carr

Dorothy Ann (Cifrulak) Carr

Apr 26, 2022

Dorothy Ann (Cifrulak) Carr, age 78, passed  on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.    Beloved Mother of Kimberly Lynn Carr, Melissa M. (Randy) Derkach, and the late Beth Ann Malick; Grandmother of Cory, Dan, Geovonne, Miranda, Ryan, Zak and Brandon; Great-grandmother of Sophia, Addisyn, Charlee, Carter and Skyler.  NO VISITATION, SERVICES AND INTERMENT PRIVATE.

Tammy Lynn (Morris)  Toomey

Tammy Lynn (Morris) Toomey

Apr 17, 2022

Age 50 of Brighton Heights passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022. Beloved wife of Andrew Toomey. Loving mother of Ryan and Sarah Toomey. Grandmother of Scarlett and Marley Toomey. Daughter of RoxAnn and Michael Frankovich, Sr. Sister of Michael (Corina) Frankovich, II, Scott Frankovich, Donna Morris, and the late Christina Frankovich. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 pm Wednesday....

Vicki P. (Reemtsen)  Lyons

Vicki P. (Reemtsen) Lyons

Apr 16, 2022

Vicki P. (Reemtsen) Lyons, age 73, of Butler, formerly of North Side, on Saturday April 16, 2022.  Beloved mother of Heather Robb, Heidi Reemtsen-Stuncard, and Adam and Ashley Lyons; Grandmother of Matthew, Melody, Brayden, Noah, Laeci, Kaylee, Jordan, Lincoln and Maximus; daughter of the late Edward C. and Dolores J. Reemtsen;  Sister of Kurt Reemtsen; Aunt of Amy (Bill)...

Joyce A. (White)  Conti

Joyce A. (White) Conti

Apr 1, 2022

Joyce A. Conti, age 82, of Brighton Heights,  on Friday, April 1, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late David and Anna (Schimmel) White and Sister of the late Robert and Eugene White.  Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 5th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc., 3552 California Avenue...

Mary (McCloskey)  Venable

Mary (McCloskey) Venable

Mar 26, 2022

Mary Venable, age 88, went to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 26, 2022; She was the beloved Wife of her precious husband, the late Reverend William H. Venable;  Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary McCloskey; precious sister of the late Betty Jones, Raymond Hoy, Shirleyann Sullivan, David R. Hoy, and Margaret Schmitt; also...

Saundra Jean (Trischler)  Taylor

Saundra Jean (Trischler) Taylor

Mar 24, 2022

Saundra Jean Taylor, age 79, of Valencia, formerly of the North Side, on Thursday, March 24, 2022;  Loving Mother of David J. (Karey) Taylor and Denise (Dewey) Jarret; Loving Grandmother of Jared, Morgan and Alaina Taylor; Daughter of the late Charles M. and Rose (Petruska) Trischler; Sister of the late Ted Trischler.                                                                                                    Sandy was larger than life.  She was...

Mary Louise (Morrow)  Kenneally

Mary Louise (Morrow) Kenneally

Mar 23, 2022

Mary L. Kenneally, age 88, of West View, formerly of North Side, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.  Beloved Wife of the late Edward L. Kenneally; Mother of Edward and Raymond Kenneally, Maryann (Randy) Starkey, Kathy C. (Roger) Albright and the late Anna L. Kenneally; Grandmother of Melissa, Edward, Patrick, Brandy and Katelyn (Brandon) Raymer; Great-grandmother of Braxton, Brianna, Deon,...

Paul  (Paolo) Cercone

Paul (Paolo) Cercone

Mar 21, 2022

Paul (Paolo) Cercone, age 94, of Brighton Heights,  passed peacefully at home on Monday, March 21, 2022; Husband of the late Concetta Cercone; Father of Rosanna Cercone and Paula (Jeffrey) Reimer; Grandfather of Paul and Isabella Reimer; Son of the late Concezio and Adelina Cercone; Brother of Lidia (late Donato) La Lama, Vincenzo (Concetta) Cercone, Rita (late Alessandro) Battaglini,  ...

Florence E. Socash

Florence E. Socash

Mar 17, 2022

Florence E. Socash, age  91, on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Raymond  R. Socash; Devoted mother of Joel (Lynne) Socash, Peter (Michelle) Socash, Phillip (the late Cynthia)  Socash, Janice (Joseph)  Giedl and Sarah (Michael)  Stofko; grandmother of ( Aaron, Hannah, and Jeffrey Socash), (Nathan, Matthew and Margaret Socash), (Melanie and Samuel Socash), and (Rae Anna...