Obituaries

Linda Catherine (Wauchter) Nard

Jun 19, 2019

Age 65, of Brighton Heights, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born July 29, 1953, Linda was the daughter of Gerald E. Wauchter and the late Jane Ann Wauchter. She was also the precious daughter-in-law of the late Anne Nard. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Mark Nard, treasured...

David F. Gerber

Jun 15, 2019

David F. Gerber, 50, of Eastlake, OH, died at home on June 15, 2019.  Born June 13, 1969, he was a Lake County resident for 13 years, previously living in Pittsburgh.  He was the beloved husband of Athena L. (nee Forrest) Gerber; brother of Naomi Wells (Gerber), Jon Gerber and Rebecca (Andrew) Stapleton.  He was the nephew of Carol...

Dorothy E. (Bundy) Lang

Jun 15, 2019

Dorothy E. (Bundy) Lang, on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Lawrence E. Lang; mother of Larry (Gina) Lang, Len (Cindy) Lang, Tom Lang, Ann (Mike) Bradshaw, Dorry Lang, and Mary Beth (Bill) Dadowski; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy Bundy; sister of Shirley Williamson, the late Colonel Robert  E. ...

Lois J. (Graeff) Bradley

Jun 10, 2019

Lois J. Bradley, On Monday, June 10, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph Bradley, mother of Daril Bradley, Rhonda Tschannen, Eddie McStay, Louann McStay, Robert Tschannen, Kathleen Blain, and Bernie Bradley; also seven grandsons; daughter of the late John and Mary Graeff.

Sheila A. (Branscum) Taylor

Jun 2, 2019

Sheila A. Taylor, on Sunday, June 2, 2019.  Mother of Shawn Branscum, RaChell, RaShanti, and Sharmya Taylor; daughter of Hendrix (Elizabeth) Branscum and Debra Farmer; sister of Hendrix III; aunt of Alison, Kimberly, and Robert .

Matthew Huliak Wrbican

Jun 1, 2019

Matthew Huliak Wrbican, age 60, of Pittsburgh, former chief archivist at the Andy Warhol Museum, renowned Warhol expert, and author of the forthcoming Yale University Press book A is for Archive: Warhol's World from A to Z, died on Saturday, June 1, 2019, after a heroic four-year battle with brain cancer.  Matt was the beloved partner of Sharon (Yeschke)...

Michael W. Wanner, Jr.

May 29, 2019

Michael W. Wanner, Jr., on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  Loving father of McKenna Wanner; grandson of Ronald and the late Phyllis Maier and George and Shirley Wanner; beloved son of Sheila Fichter and Michael W. Wanner; brother of Danielle Fichter, William (Billie) Fichter, Travis, Tyler and Nathan Wanner; also aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ross A. Madia

May 29, 2019

Ross A. Madia, on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Cecilia; father of Linda Mockeridge, Dan (Pat) Madia, Laura (Tom) Irvin, Mark (Diane) Madia, Judy (Mike) Garrity, Joan (Denny) Radick, John (Anna) Madia, Donna (Kevin) Brennan, Michele (Joe) Mancini, Greg (Sallie) Madia, and Ross  (Tami) Madia; son of the late Ross and Laura; brother of Rita...

Margaret T. Banas

May 20, 2019

Margaret T. Banas, on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Chsarik) Banas;  Sister of Wilma Anderson, Joseph Banas, and the late Mary, John, Vincent and Andrew.

John J. Malick

May 19, 2019

John J. Malick, age 80, of Ross Township, on May 19, 2019.  Husband of the late Patricia; father of Beth Ann (Mike) Scarlatelli, John (Beth) Malick, Tom Malick; stepfather of Joseph Dragone; grandfather of Kara, Krysta, Kyrsten, Gia, Joe, Jr., Ryan, Zachary, Brandon, Ashley, Tyler, Lydia, Matthew, Alayna, Charlotte, Farrah, Gemma, and Brynn; great-grandfather of Sophia, Charlee Mae, Addisyn,...

Donna E. Kushik

May 13, 2019

Age 70, beloved wife of William for 52 years; mother of William C. Kushik, Coleen (Gregory) Buell, and the late Jeffery (surviving spouse Denise) Kushik; grandmother of Corey, Taylor, Jeffery, Sydnie, Cole, Clayton, and Luke; four great-grandchildren; daughter of the late Charles and Anna Bronder; sister of Bernadette, Charlotte, Regina, Arthur, and the late Richard; sister -n-law of Nene;...

Diane Lynn Lambert

Apr 28, 2019

Of Newport, NC, formerly of Pittsburgh. Mother of John (Janie) Black, and Heather (Jim) Hyland; grandmother of Johnathon (Emily). Justin, and Sydney (Derrick); daughter of the late Raymond Eich and Jane Eich; sister of Denise, John, Jane, Matt, Larry, Cliff, and Renee; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Jesse Schmiedlin

Apr 27, 2019

On Saturday , April 27th , 2019. Loving Father of Jonathon and Justin Schmiedlin & Romy and Anthony Nelson. Grandfather of Alia Mae Schmiedlin.  Son of the late John and Phyllis Schmiedlin. Brother of Susie Rychil , John (Sandra) Schmiedlin , Sylvia Williams , Eric Schmiedlin , Arlene Heckler and Caroline Schmiedlin. Friends welcomed on Wednesday , May 1st...

Alexander Joseph Zerby

Apr 22, 2019

He lived with his loving father Stephen A. Zerby in Pittsburgh, PA. Alex was my best friend in the world and all I lived for. He was also the loving son of Nuria M. Pastor-Soler and step-son of Kenneth R. Hallows of Altadena, CA. He had two brothers who adored him:  Andrew P. Zerby of Altadena, CA and Victor...

Charles "Tom" Petruska

Apr 20, 2019

Beloved husband of Lorraine; father of Nicole (Robert) Heckel, and Todd A. (Tori) Petruska; grandfather of Logan and Noah; son of the late John and Marie Petruska. Tom was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from US Airways.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to : Good Samaritan Hospice, 134  Marwood Road Cabot, PA 16023.

Marian Armenta (Casto) Conner

Apr 14, 2019

Marian Armenta (Casto) Conner, age 77 passed away peacefully April 14, 2019 at her home in Franklin Park, PA with her family by her side. Marian was born December 6, 1941 in Pittsburgh PA to Nancy Casto who was a mother of five daughters, Delores Wasko, Jessica Fox, Mildred Casto, and surviving sister Patricia Cerminara. She was a loving...

Leona "Lil" (Radick) Haynes

Apr 13, 2019

Dearly beloved wife of 70 years to Louis Haynes; mother of Leona "Lee" (Bart) Klemz, Blair "Skip" (Cheryl) Haynes, Mark (Kim) Haynes, James "Jim" (Cheryl) Haynes, Leslie Haynes Simpson(the late Barry); daughter of the late John and Anna Radick; sister of Viola (the late Jack) Peifer, the late James (Rose) Radick, Dorothy (John) Manjerovic, and Richard ( surviving spouse...

Joan E. (Sapovchak) Jackson

Apr 9, 2019

Mother of Joan, Paula, and Gil; grandmother of Daniel, Derek, Chelsea, Cody, Zach, Amanda, and Kyle; great-granddaughter Adalyn Grace. Rest in peace Bubba.

Michael Lema

Apr 2, 2019

Of Sewickely on April 2,2019. Son of the late Ross and Virginia Lema. Husband of the late Shirley (Fisher). Stepfather of Sharon (Jeff) Wonderling. Grandfather of Thomas (Melinda) and Michael (Jennifer) Bahney.Gr-Grandfather of Julia and Dylan Bahney. Brother of the late Angelina Allen and John,James,Gilbert and Sam Lema. He was a veteran of the US Army and a longtime...

Pearl (Karpa) Homza

Apr 1, 2019

Of Brighton Heights , Formerly of Hazelwood. On Monday ,April 1, 2019.Loving Wife of the late Stephen B. Homza. Beloved Mother of Stephen J. Homza and Kenneth M (Katherine) Homza. Loving Grandmother of Christopher Stephen Homza. Daughter of the late Michael and Pazia Karpa. Sister of the late Mary,Mike , Lou,John and Will. Friends welcomed from 2-4 and 6-8...