Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas
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:Â 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, 134Â 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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...