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Donald G. Schrecengost

Donald G. Schrecengost

Dec 16, 2019

Donald G. Schrecengost, age 87, of Richmond Heights, OH, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Monday, December 16, 2019.  Beloved husband of Beverly J. (VanDevender) Schrecengost; dear father of Judy Zeitler (William Wintrow), Donald, Jr (Dawn), and Joseph (Michele Yakovich); grandfather to Matthew and Chelse; bonus grandfather of Jamie and Robert; bonus great-grandfather to Vanessa, Kylee, Cheyenne and Aiden; devoted son...

Jean (Fashion)  Salvatore

Jean (Fashion) Salvatore

Dec 15, 2019

Beloved wife of the late Hugo Salvatore; mother of Donna ( John) Vaughan, Guy ( Phyllis) Salvatore; and Vera (John) Comport; grandmother of John C. (Sandy) Vaughan, Colleen (John) Miller, Debbie (Scott) Robertson, Mary Kate (Bill) Morgan, Leah (Dan) Quigley, Kim (Glen) Stadtfeld, Kelly (Shane) Paisley, Pamela Comport, and Michelle Comport; also nine Great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Catherine...

Margaret J. (McCloskey)  Schmitt

Margaret J. (McCloskey) Schmitt

Dec 12, 2019

Margaret J. (McCloskey) Schmitt, of West View, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, December 12, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Harold W. Schmitt;   precious sister of  Mary Venable and the late Betty Jones, Raymond Hoy, Shirleyann Sullivan and David R. Hoy; also survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.  Retired...

Christina L. Yakemovicz

Christina L. Yakemovicz

Dec 3, 2019

Christina L. Yakemovicz, of Ross Township, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.  Mother of Robert Peasner and the late Maria Yakemovicz; daughter of John and Geraldine Yakemovicz; sister of  Vincent and Sean Yakemovicz; ; aunt of:  Julia, Jacob and Zachary Yakemovicz.

Lois M. O'Toole

Lois M. O'Toole

Nov 20, 2019

Lois M. O'Toole, age 92, of Emsworth, passed away on Wednesday November 20, 2019.  Beloved Wife of the late John J. O'Toole; Loving Mother of Janice O'Toole and James J. (Linda) O'Toole.  NO VISITATION, SERVICES & INTERMENT PRIVATE.  Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc., 3552 California Avenue at Davis Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA   15212.

Angela (Griglia)  Sinatra

Angela (Griglia) Sinatra

Nov 19, 2019

Angela (Griglia) Sinatra, age 98, of Zelienople, formerly of Brighton Heights and New Port Richey, FL, died peacefully, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  Loving wife of the late Samuel F. Sinatra with whom she raised two children: Samuel (Ann) of Malvern and Lynn (Kevin) McCarthy of Butler.  In addition to her children, Angie is survived by four grandchildren:  Michael...

Hattie "Becky" (Lubecki)  Burchlaw

Hattie "Becky" (Lubecki) Burchlaw

Nov 19, 2019

Hattie "Becky" (Lubecki) Burchlaw.  With profound sadness, we announce the passing of beloved mother, Hattie.  She died peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, with her family by her side.  She was in her 86th year.  Preceded in death by her husband, George L. and her parents, Andrew and Stella Lubecki (Weirton, WV).  Devoted mother of Richard G. (Susan) Burchlaw,...

Vera M. (Fanelli)  Imburgia

Vera M. (Fanelli) Imburgia

Nov 17, 2019

Age 93, of Ross Township, passed away at UPMC Passavant. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Joseph S. Imburgia; loving mother of Janet Dougherty, Judith (Ron) Mrenak, and the late Joseph C. Imburgia, mother-n-law of Joanne Imburgia, grandmother of Alexis Imburgia; daughter of the late Ivo and Mary (Indorante) Fanelli; sister of the late Jean Richards; also...

Linda Ann Devlin-Mankevich

Linda Ann Devlin-Mankevich

Nov 12, 2019

Linda Ann Devlin-Mankevich, on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  Beloved Wife of Raymond Mankevich; Mother of Christopher (Ruth) Adams; also survived by grandchildren.  Sister of Loretta (late Ronald).    No Visitation, Service Private.

Eugene Nolan

Eugene Nolan

Nov 12, 2019

Beloved husband of Barbara ( Rygielski) Nolan; father of Victor (Mary) Nolan, Robert (Jess) Nolan, Pam (Paul) Vlcek, and Michael ( Amy) Nolan; grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of 2; son of the late Martin and Josephine; brother of Robert, Nancy, Sharon, William, the late Pudgie, Jack, Patricia, Dolores, Martin, Donald, and Gail.

Catherine "Katie" Anna Fashion

Catherine "Katie" Anna Fashion

Nov 6, 2019

Catherine "Katie" Anna Fashion on Wednesday, November 6, 2019; Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Fanny Fashion; Loving sister of Jean E. Salvatore; Beloved aunt of Donna (John) Vaughan, Guy (Phyllis) Salvatore and Vera (John) Comport; Great-aunt of John C. Vaughan, Colleen Miller, Debbie Robertson, Mary Kate Morgan, Leah Quigley, Pamela Comport, Michelle Comport, Kim Stadtfeld and Kelly...

Arthur J Chesney

Arthur J Chesney

Nov 5, 2019

Arthur J. Chesney, age 72, on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.  beloved husband of Mary Etta (Bradley) Chesney; father of Tracy (Rich) Dix, Stephen (Jennifer) Chesney, and Jaime Chesney; grandfather of Justin (Jess) Dix  and Kristen Dix, Braedan and Olivia Chesney, Alexis O'Connell and Sophia Lardo; great-grandfather of Elijah Dix; son of the late Arthur and Mary Chesney; brother of...

Joseph "Junior-Shamo" R. Shamonsky

Joseph "Junior-Shamo" R. Shamonsky

Nov 4, 2019

Joseph R. "Junior-Shamo"  Shamonsky, of Brighton Heights, on Monday, November 4, 2019; Beloved husband of fifty-two years of Helen (Wojichowski) Shamonsky; father of David (Tracey) Shamonsky, Lisa  (Jeff) Preininger, Theresa (Jon) Rebel and Jeffrey (Eileen)  Shamonsky; also grandchildren and great-grandchildren; son of the late Jennie (Rogel) and Joe Shamonsky, Sr.; a special thank you to his brother, Michael (Carolyn)...

JoAnn (Liberi)  Baker

JoAnn (Liberi) Baker

Nov 2, 2019

JoAnn (Liberi) Baker, on Saturday, November 2, 2019;  wife of the late Ross J. Baker; Mother of Jacqueline (John) Cunic and Jaime (Robert) Jones; grandfather of Alec, Connor, Logan, Sydney and Gavin; Daughter of the late Ettorino and Angeline Liberi; sister of Sandy (Ed) Fernandez, Albert (the late Nancy) Liberi, Anna (David) Capone, Alfred (Diane) Liberi, Greg (Darlene), the...

Kathleen Lynn (Donahue)  Price

Kathleen Lynn (Donahue) Price

Oct 24, 2019

Kathleen Lynn (Donahue) Price, of McCandless Twp., passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019.  She was born on September 2, 1978, the daughter of Brion and Joan Donahue.  Katie attended Allegheny College, Meadville, PA, where she became an active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority.  She graduated in 2000 with a degree in economics and math.  She was...

Mildred P. (Papst)  Farbotnik

Mildred P. (Papst) Farbotnik

Oct 24, 2019

Mildred P. Farbotnik, age 98, of Pittock, PA, on Thursday, October 24, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Leo; mother of Leon (Marcy), Daniel (Cathy) and the late Stanley; grandmother of David (Dottie), Donald (Beth) Farbotnik and Lynn (Matt) Dufner; and nine great-grandchildren; sister of Rose (Jerry) Torek and preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Caroline Papst...

Patricia L. (Horvat)  Blasko

Patricia L. (Horvat) Blasko

Oct 19, 2019

Patricia L. Blasko, age 78 of Bellevue, formerly of McKees Rocks, on Saturday, October 19, 2019; Beloved wife of the late Lawrence P. Blasko; loving mother of Kimberly (Stephen Konetsco) Campbell; grandmother of Blaze Campbell; Daughter of the late Bertha; Sister of David (Trish) Severin and the late Carolyn Smith, Bertha Clark and Ronald Horvat.  In lieu of flowers,...

Marie A. McConnell (Conoran)  Scotty

Marie A. McConnell (Conoran) Scotty

Oct 14, 2019

Marie A. McConnell Scotty, on Monday, October 14, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Ron "Redeye" McConnell; mother of Kim Salamacha; grandmother of Kevin, Collin and Sarah Salamacha; great-grandmother of Aiyla Salamacha, Tyler Yurkovich, Ethan and Kylie Salamacha, Adrionna, Isaic and Kayden Layne; sister of Janet Marie; and many cousins.  Marie was a member of Catholic Daughters, Court Isabella...

Roberta J. Branscum

Roberta J. Branscum

Oct 8, 2019

Age 84, Mother of Hendrix (Elizabeth),and Gary (Maggie) Branscum; Grandmother of Sheila, Hendrix III, Kristie, Gary, Andrew, And Brian;also many great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Mark and Juanita Postell; sister of the late Earnest, Ronald, Arnold, Edmond, Lonzo, Mark Postell, and Mary Heagy.

Andrew Wasilco, Jr.

Andrew Wasilco, Jr.

Sep 26, 2019

Andrew Wasilco, Jr. age 97, of McKees Rocks, on Thursday, September 26, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Anna (Swyka) Wasilco; father of Andrew (Patrice) Wasilco, III; grandfather of David and Jonathan; son of the late Andrew and Susan Wasilco; brother of the late William (Marie) and Margaret (Joseph) Alexsevich; uncle of James Wasilco, Ronald Swyka, Diane Swyka, Joanne...