Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas
Bethany Lyn Zwick
Aug 9, 2021
A loving and caring person to everyone she met, she never said no to anyone.
Beth was a people person.   She started out waitressing at Kretzlers in North Hills only to find her way bartending with our Dad, Jimmy Zwick at the Rosa Villa on the Northside. When doors closed at the Rosa Villa Bethany became the...
Betty Jean (Dempsey) Cook
Aug 4, 2021
Beloved wife of the late: Harold Cook; Mother of: Harold and Karen (David) Hronec; grandmother of : Jordyn, Emily, Tyler, and Madyson; dauhter of the late Theodore and May Dempsey. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to the Western PA Humane Society.
Dolores May Ross
Aug 2, 2021
Dolores May Ross, age 86, of Butler, formerly of Northside (Pittsburgh) on Monday, August 2, 2021; Beloved Wife of the late Glenn D. Ross; Mother of Glenn (Eileen), Ken (Sandy), Denny (Kate), Ron (Beth), Ed (late Tammy), Tim (Kristine) and Steven (late Janice) Ross; survived by 77 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Visitation Thursday 2:00 pm until 6:30 pm; Funeral Service...
Kevin T. Donahue
Jul 15, 2021
Kevin T. Donahue, age 69, of the North Side, on Thursday, July 15, 2021; Beloved Husband of the late Romona M. Donahue; Father of Colleen Marie (Sean) Mahoney, Kevin Thomas (Jessica Anne) Donahue II, and the late Kelly Lynn Donahue Wolford; grandfather of Devin, Haley, Sean, Rylee, Tyler, Whitney, Farrah and Jaxson; Son of the late Frank P. and...
Ralph F. Schwartz
Jul 15, 2021
Ralph F. Schwartz, of Bellevue, on Thursday, July 15, 2021; Beloved Husband of Elaine Mae Schwartz; Father of John, Jeffrey (Cynthia), and Michael (Rebecca) Schwartz; Grandfather of Brian, Sarah (Tyler) Carpenter, Jessica (Andrew) Toro, Sienna and Dean. Brother of Marilyn (David) Loichinger. Friends received Monday from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc.,...
Charles E. Lowe
Jul 13, 2021
Charles E. Lowe, of the North Side, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021; Father of Charles Lowe, Elizabeth (Jarmaine) Roberson, Charlene (James) Inman,  and Michelle (Roger) Moore; Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; also preceded in death by two (2) grandchildren; son of the late Charles and Genevieve Lowe; Stepson of Margaret A. Lowe; Brother of Gilbert, Charlotte Martin, Melvin, Donald, Mark,...
John C. Deily, Sr.
Jul 4, 2021
John C. "Jack" Deily, Sr., age 85, of North Side, on Sunday, July 4, 2021; Beloved husband of the late Carol Ann (Wilson) Deily; Father of John C. (Noreen) Deily, Jr. and Dorothy A. (Rchard) Hines; Grandfather of Tami, Tara, John P. (Lauran), Kayla (Dennis) and Zachary; Brother of  Donna Johnson, Nancy Kline, David and Charles Deily, and the...
Michele L. (Fleeger) Check
Jun 23, 2021
Michele L. Check, of McCandless Township, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Beloved Wife of the late Charles J. Check She was the Daughter of the late Earl and Della Fleeger;  Sister of Carol Jones;  Dear Friend of Margie Polito.  Michele worked as a Manager for many years in banking. She enjoyed making cards and books. NO VISITATION, SERVICES AND...
Richard Sattler, Jr.
Jun 10, 2021
Richard Sattler, Jr., age 73, of Ross Township, formerly of Fineview, on Thursday, June 10, 2021.  Son of the late Richard & Thelma Sattler, Sr. Dearly loved brother of Judith (Sattler) (Jim) Bayster;  Beloved Uncle of Louise Baldwin, Brian Baldwin and Michael (Hayley Smith) Bayster; Also survived by his furry buddy Erie; Friends will be received on Friday, June...
Christian D.S. Cook
Jun 5, 2021
Christian Daniel Sergey Cook; A bright light left us suddenly on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Pittsburgh, PA. Christian was the humor in his family with his quick wit and loving tease. He had a gentle spirit and love of the Poor in Spirit. He always befriended the least of God's children and always saw the best in every...
Petrina A. "Pat" (Rubino) Beltz
May 19, 2021
On Wednesday May 19, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Don C. Beltz for 64 years. Devoted mother of Donna Marie )Mike) Fodi. Grandma Pat loved her grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Rubino. Sister of the late James, Thomas, Leonard, Mary and Isabel. Also, survived by three generations of nieces and nephews. Pat...
William C."Billy" Poloka, Jr.
May 16, 2021
Age 73, of the North Side, on Sunday May 16, 2021. Beloved son of the late William C. and Ruth (Miller) Poloka, Sr.; survived by sister, Judy (Poloka) Halagich. Uncle of Kelly, Patti, Marianne, Susan, Shannon and Douglas. Billy was a long time PAT bus driver, a proud Army veteran and winner of many awards for ballroom dancing. will...
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;Â 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;Â 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...