Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas

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...

Carol Ann (Wilson)  Deily

Carol Ann (Wilson) Deily

Jan 22, 2019

Carol Ann Deily, age 79, of Brighton Heights, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother; beloved wife of Jack Deily; mother of John C. (Noreen) Deily, Jr. and Dorothy "Dee" (Richard) Hines; grandmother of Tami, Tara, John P., Kayla and Zachary; also survived by nine (9) great-grandchildren; sister of James (Ruth) Wilson and the late William Wilson.

Rose Mary Paradise

Rose Mary Paradise

Jan 12, 2019

Age 86, of Ross Township. Wife of the late Albert; Mother of Robert Paradise, Lucia(Stephen) Skrtich, and the late Nicolette Paradise; sister of Dorothy Evageus.

Deacon Charles Louis O'Keefe

Deacon Charles Louis O'Keefe

Jan 11, 2019

Deacon Charles Louis O'Keefe, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones.  Born in Pittsburgh on August 8, 1927, the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth O'Keefe; devoted husband of the late Mary Catherine "Cassie" O'Keefe, his wife of 67 years; loving father to his children, Sharon (Bob) O'Brien, Clark (Marsha)...

Anna Toth

Anna Toth

Jan 6, 2019

Anna Toth, at age 90, on Sunday, January 6, 2019.  Beloved daughter of the late George and Anna Toth; sister of the late Margaret Skala, George and John Toth; survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Margaret M. (Zapf)  Kirby

Margaret M. (Zapf) Kirby

Jan 5, 2019

Margaret M. Kirby, on Saturday, January 5, 2019; Beloved Wife of the late John Joseph Kirby; Mother of John (Carol), Michael (Christine), and Paul (Caryn); Grandmother of Kaitlyn and Sean Kirby; Daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Zapf; Sister of the late Michael Zapf.

Donald H. Borland, Jr.

Donald H. Borland, Jr.

Jan 3, 2019

Beloved father of Joshua(Angel), Adam, and Alyssa; grandfather of Emmalee; son of Audrey Chew; brother of Walter, Diane, and Beth; also survived by nieces and nephews. Donald was a retired Army veteran.

Paula J. Quinlan

Paula J. Quinlan

Dec 22, 2018

Paula J. Quinlan, of South Side Slopes, formerly of Brighton Heights, on Saturday, December 22, 2018; Beloved daughter of the late Paul and Mary Quinlan; cousin of James (Judy) Bayster, Danny,  Patrick,  John Quinlan and Maureen (Dick) Morgan; Dear friend of Rob and Lori Geiger.  Paula was a retired Allegheny County Police Officer.

Mildred Gavulich

Mildred Gavulich

Dec 22, 2018

Mildred Gavulich, at age 87, on Saturday, December 22, 2018.  Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Hitchak) Gavulich, Sr.; sister of Daniel (Linda) and the lateMichael Gavulich, Jr.; aunt of Donna (Greg Pula) Ross, Greg (Karen) Gavulich, Cindy (Jeff) Morrison, and Donald Gavulich; several great-nieces and nephews.

Joseph C. Lang

Joseph C. Lang

Dec 20, 2018

Age 85. Beloved husband of Mary (Foley) Lang; father of Joseph (Julie), Sharon (Dennis Bohn) Lang, James, John (Debbie), Jeffrey (Kristy) Lang, and Shelly (Robert) Kraus; grandfather of Joseph, Lauren, and Grayson Lang, Kellen and Alex Kraus, and Justine Bohn; brother of the late Evelyn Bugay.

Mary C. (Hoffman)  Fashian

Mary C. (Hoffman) Fashian

Dec 14, 2018

Mary C. (Hoffman) Fashian, at age 87, on Friday, December 14, 2018; Beloved wife of the late Raymond D. Fashian; daughter of the late Charles and Mary Hoffman; she was preceded in death by three brothers.

Julia (Zelar)  Potoski

Julia (Zelar) Potoski

Dec 14, 2018

Of McCandless Township, Died on Friday December 14, 2018. Wife of the late John T.; mother of Jane L. Barrett (of Ross Twp.) and James J. (Elaine) Potoski (of British Columbia, Canada); daughter of the late  Louis and Anna Zelar; sister of the late Mary Zalinko,Helen Jamieson, Michael, Andrew, Steve, and George Zelar; also survived by nieces and nephews....

Norbert F. Bradley

Norbert F. Bradley

Dec 6, 2018

Norbert F.  "Brad" Bradley, of Ross Township, on Thursday, December 6, 2018; Beloved son of the late Norbert F., Sr. and Helen E. Bradley; brother of  Dorothy Ann Brown, Mary Etta Chesney, Jean Elizabeth Puciata, the late Thomas R. Bradley and Noreen P. Papinchak; also his beloved pet Princess.

Dolores M. (Mackowski)  Pullings

Dolores M. (Mackowski) Pullings

Dec 4, 2018

Dolores M. Pullings, Beloved wife of the late James F. Pullings; mother of Kathleen (John) Wanat and Linda Haselton; also four grandchildren; and six great-granddaughters.

Anna M. (Mikula)  Zientara

Anna M. (Mikula) Zientara

Dec 3, 2018

Anna (Mikula) Zientara, age 98, of the North Side, on Monday, December 3, 2018;  Beloved wife of the late John Zientara; mother of Arlene (Eric) Torgersen, Joanne (Ed) Ziebart,, Richard (Elise), the late Raymond and Eugene Zientara; Sister of the late Victor Mikula and Helen Tomasko.

Anthony J. Aiello

Anthony J. Aiello

Dec 2, 2018

Anthony J.  "Uncle Tony" Aiello, on Sunday, December 2, 2018, son of the late Joseph and Josephine Aiello. Loving Brother of Elizabeth Oberst, Mary Ann Petitta, and the late Isabel Sestrich.  Second father to his nieces and nephews Diane, Bill (Maggie), David (Linda), Steve (Sheonia), Chris (Roxanne), and Lisa Oberst, and Domenic (Pam) Petitta, Kristen (Ron) Frankovich, and Michael...

Ida M. (Smith)  Danylo

Ida M. (Smith) Danylo

Nov 30, 2018

Ida M. (Smith) Danylo, on Friday, November 30, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Steve Danylo; mother of Lynn Waters, Barbara (Al) Parson,  Sheryl (Gary) Evans, Steven A. (Irene), David A. (Marcy), Joseph M. (Kathleen), Michael J. (Kim), and the late Thomas J. Danylo; sister of James, Richard (Jan) Smith,  Delores "Dodo" Stanik, Mary "Babe" Rudolchick, and the late...