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Rochelle "Dee" T. (Bowers)  Clark

Rochelle "Dee" T. (Bowers) Clark

Jan 11, 2020

Rochelle "Dee" T. Clark, age 83, of Brighton Heights, on Saturday, January 11, 2020.  Beloved wife of Roy J. Clark; mother of Mark (Maria) Clark, Chris (Jack) Brennan, Kim (Andy) Nicopulos, Renee (Chuck) Mulligan and Roy Clark; also seven grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; Daughter of the late John and Carmella Bowers; sister of John (Carol) Bowers.

Rosemelda "Rose" Marie (Iarussi)  Abbott

Rosemelda "Rose" Marie (Iarussi) Abbott

Jan 10, 2020

Rosemelda "Rose" Marie Abbott, age 99, of Brighton Heights, on Friday, January 10, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Bernard Joseph  Abbott, Sr.; mother of Bernard Joseph (late Mary Elizabeth) Abbott, Jr. and the late Ronald Anthony (Donna) Abbott; Grandmother of Bernard "B.J." Abbott III, Michel Elizabeth (Mark) Conklin, Bradley John (Elisabetta) Abbott, Kimberly (Clint) Kurtyka, Vanessa Lima and...

Thomas Orr

Thomas Orr

Jan 8, 2020

Thomas Orr, on January 8, 2020.  Born August 18, 1920, to John and Anna Orlosky in Pittsburgh, PA.  Father of Janet (Keith) Anderson; grandfather of Aaron (Jennifer) Anderson and Para Daughter, Diane (Angelo) Pasqualino; brother of the late John (Helen) Orr, the late Olga Waschak, Marie Briggs, Stella Lawrence, William and Frederick Orlosky.  Tom was an original member of...

Christine M. Martinac

Christine M. Martinac

Jan 7, 2020

Christine Marie (Ruff) Martinac, age 64, of Observatory Hill, on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  Beloved wife of Richard A. Martinac; mother of Christopher A. (Leah Conway) Martinac, Erik M. Martinac and Gina M. Martinac; grandmother of Mia Jade Martinac and Katalina Martinac; daughter of the late  Francis Wm. and Anita M. Ruff; sister of Frank (Cindy) and Jack (Andrea)...

Thelma A. Eshenbaugh

Thelma A. Eshenbaugh

Jan 4, 2020

Thelma A. Eshenbaugh, age 84 of Robinson Township, on Saturday, January 4, 2020.  Beloved daughter of the late Louis E. and Laura Eshenbaugh; sister of Lois Firanski, Norma Brahler, Louis N. Eshenbaugh, Mary Lou (David) McKay, and the late Theresa Jaquay and Thomas Michael Eshenbaugh.  Family is grateful to everyone who helped with her care, especially her caregiver and...

Howard A. Domke

Howard A. Domke

Dec 24, 2019

Howard A. Domke, age 97, of the North Side, on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  Son of the late August Domke;  brother of Patricia A. Wright and Fay A. Michael; friend of Michaelene Johnston and the late Ella Yakim.  Friends received Friday, January 3, 2020, from 11 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12 Noon at the Thomas P....

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...