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Charles "Tom" Petruska

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Raymond "Ray" Senko

Raymond "Ray" Senko

Mar 25, 2019

Of Ohio Township, formerly of North Side. Husband of Patricia (Jones); father of Natalie (Jay) Senko Davis, Amanda Senko, Lauren Senko and the late Renee (David) Senko Phillips; grandfather of Alexa, Peyton, Steven, Austin, Taylor, and Jenna; grandson of Bub and Did; and grandpuppy, Stewie; also survived by Raymond and Rebecca and their children.

Amy Jo Lau

Amy Jo Lau

Mar 23, 2019

Age 47, wife of Lawrence W. Lau, Jr.; mother of Lawrence W.(Amanda) Lau III; and Dalton David Lau; grandmother of Kaydence, Addison, and Geno; daughter of the late George and Michelle Brunick; sister of John Brunick, Michelle Brunick, and Dawn Lantzy; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Frederick L. Brock

Frederick L. Brock

Mar 9, 2019

Age 81, of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of 60 years to Carole (Meta) Brock,; father of Frederick J. (Terri) Brock and Linda Schnupp; grandfather of Richard T. Schnupp; brother of Carol (William) Femc and the late Joan Gillece and Audrey Stortecky. He was a graduate of McKees Rocks High School, class of 1955; then a member of the U.S. Air...

Gregory H. Waslo III

Gregory H. Waslo III

Mar 7, 2019

Gregory H. Waslo III, age 85, of Allison Park, on Thursday, March 7, 2019.  Beloved husband of 61 years to Dorothy (Walgus) Waslo; loving father of  Gregory H. (Denise) Waslo IV, Timothy P. Waslo, and Loraine M. Waslo; grandfather of Gregory H. Waslo V and Alexander Ryan Waslo; brother of Steve, Anna and Tom.

Jane L. (Naberezny)  Chulack

Jane L. (Naberezny) Chulack

Mar 2, 2019

Jane L. (Naberezny) Chulack, age 93, of Pittsburgh, on Saturday, March 2, 2019; Beloved wife of the late Peter J. Chulack; mother of Robert (Denise) Chulack and Jeffrey Chulack; grandmother of Mark (Amie), Kristin (Ryan) Briggs; great-grandmother of Molly; Sister of the late Michael (late Helen) Naberezny; also survived by many other nieces and nephews.

Judith Michaliszyn

Judith Michaliszyn

Mar 1, 2019

Judith Michaliszyn, age 75, on Friday, March 1, 2019.  Mother of Richard (Lynn) Vangenewitt and Theresa "Teri" Vangenewitt; beloved grandmother of Luke Vangenewitt; daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Michaliszyn; sister of Carol  (Ervin) Seitl.

Barbara Ann Banosky

Barbara Ann Banosky

Feb 18, 2019

Barbara Ann Banosky, 77, of Allison Park, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Rebecca Residence in Hampton Twp. following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Heinick) Banosky of Rankin, PA.  Barbara is survived by her brother, David, of Linesville and sister-in-law Evelyn of Allison Park.  She was...

Reverend William H. Venable

Reverend William H. Venable

Feb 17, 2019

Reverend William H. Venable, went to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 17, 2019.  Beloved Husband of Mary Venable; Brother of Beatrice (late Robert) Polak; also survived by son-in-law & grandchildren (Vietnamese family), and many nieces and nephews.  NO VISITATION. SERVICES AND INTERMENT ARE PRIVATE.  A memorial service will be held sometime in the spring....

Bertha V. (Lauff)  Streb

Bertha V. (Lauff) Streb

Feb 15, 2019

Bertha V. Horvat-Streb of Bellevue, passed peacefully at age 97 to be with the Lord, on Friday, February 15, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Richard F. Streb; loving mother of Patricia Blasko, David (Trish) Severin, and the late Bertha Clark, Carolyn Smith and Ronald Horvat; grandmother of Stacy Clark, Daniel Clark, Kelly (Erik) Uhring, Kym (Steve) Campbell, Bill...

Edith E. (Drumm)  Jones

Edith E. (Drumm) Jones

Feb 14, 2019

Edith E. Jones, age 81, of Ross Twp., formerly of Brighton Heights, on Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Beloved wife of 59 years to Thomas P. Jones; mother of Elaine (Dave) Super; Grandmother of Hannah and Brady; Daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Drumm; Sister of MaryAnn (Joe) Kautzman, and the late Robert Drumm and Roberta ( the late...

Gilbert A. Busha

Gilbert A. Busha

Feb 3, 2019

Age 80, of Grove City, formerly of Pittsburgh. Beloved father of Thomas S. Busha, Gina M. Busha ( Ronald Gates), Kimbrlee Jo (Tony West) and Marc Busha; grandfather of James, Blake, Au-Bree and Delaney; son of the late Charles A. and Lavina; brother of Lawrence (Bonnie) Busha of Queen Creek, AZ, Maria and Paul Lawrence and the late Charles...

Michael W. Cinkan, Sr.

Michael W. Cinkan, Sr.

Feb 2, 2019

Dear Friend and lifelong companion of Stacey Duessel; father of April Gelston, Michael (Sheila) Cinkan, Jr., and Kolton Kash; 12 grandchildren; son of the late Richard and Sophie; brother of Richard(Sharon), Jack, Margaret Schuck, Donna Cinkan, and the late Dennis, and Marie Walters; several nieces and nephews.

Michael Pyptyk

Michael Pyptyk

Feb 1, 2019

Michael Pyptyk, age 99, on Friday, February 1, 2019.  He was born in Western Ukraine, immigrated to U.S. in 1950.  He was a dedicated employee of HJ Heinz Co., over 30 years.  Belief in God, love of family, and a strong work ethic were the foundations of his life.  Beloved husband of the late Maria; father of Helen Pyptyk,...

James R. Zwick

James R. Zwick

Jan 27, 2019

James R. Zwick, age 85 of Ross Township, on Sunday, January 27, 2019.  Beloved husband of Margaret (Zavasky) Zwick; father of Michael (Denise) Zwick, Laurie (Robert) Apodaca, James J. (Traci) Zwick, Gregory (Jill) Zwick, Alison (Sean) Murphy and Bethany Zwick; grandfather of Shannon, Patrick, Christopher, Zayle, Alec, Zachary, Tatum, Michael, Colin, Logan and Brittany; brother of Agnes Matters and...