Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas
Marie J. Smetanka
Jan 6, 2025
Marie J. Smetanka, age 92, died peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025. Marie was always seen with a bow in her hair. She was very proud of her Croatian heritage, and loved to dance! She grew up in the south side of Pittsburgh where she cared for her family and neighbors at a young age. Her career began working with...
Douglas J. "Skeets" Chulack
Jan 5, 2025
Douglas J. Chulack, age 65 of Bellevue, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Beloved Husband of Colleen Chulack; Father of Alexis and Ryan Chulack; Son of the late Andrew Chulack and Mary Deisroth; Brother of David (Patty) Chulack, Andrew Chulack, and Darrell (Carol) Chulack; Uncle of Diana (Frank) Bruzzese, Becky Chulack, Stacey (John) Alston, Shannon (Doug) McElrath, Kristen (Brandon)...
Roy Gene Bartley, Sr.
Dec 28, 2024
Roy Gene Bartley, Sr. passed on Saturday December 28, 2024. Father of Roy (Betty) Bartley and Roy Derbish; Son of the Late Eugene And Rita Bartley; Brother of Gene Bartley and the late Tony Bartley and Alice Garlow; Also, survived by Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. No Services/ Interment PRIVATE.
Paul K. Lichauer
Dec 28, 2024
Paul K. Lichauer age 65 passed on Saturday December 28, 2024. Brother of George J., Elmer G., the late Beverly, Anna Mae and Mary Ellen Lichauer; Son of the late George and Flora "Suzie" Lichauer; Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends received Thursday 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc., 3552 California...
Andrew Polk Schrader
Dec 23, 2024
Andrew Polk Schrader, 34, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024; Loving Husband of Nicole Taylor McClain; Son of Frederick and Shirley Schrader III, of Bloomsburg, PA; Son-in-law of Mick McClain and Patricia McClain; Brother of Fred (Mary) Schrader IV and Megan (Devin) Bierly; Uncle of Freddy V, Theo and Benny Schrader.
Relatives and Friends will be received on...
Mary Margaret Bunce
Dec 22, 2024
Mary Margaret (McVay) Bunce, born 10/11/1931, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024. Formerly of the North Side of Pittsburgh, resided in Ross Township. Beloved Wife of the late Frederick Bunce. Mother of 7, Grandmother of 22, Great-Grandmother of 36 and Great-Great-Grandmother of 1. Enjoyed her family , friends and dogs. There will be No Visitation. A Funeral Mass...
Johnny A. D'Ambrosio
Dec 20, 2024
John "Johnny" Anthony D' Ambrosio passed peacefully at home on Friday December 20, 2024. Beloved father of Makenzie D'Ambrosio; Brother of Angela (Jeff) Liberatore, Mary (Chuck) Adkins; Daniel , Michael and the late Frank D'Ambrosio; Uncle of: Samantha, Celeste, Gia, and Frankie D'Ambrosio; son of the late Anthony and Margaret D'Ambrosio. Relatives and Friends will be received from 2:00 pm...
Alicia Francesca Stone
Dec 10, 2024
Alicia Francesca Stone, age 37, of Brighton Heights, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024; Beloved Wife of Peter L. Stone; Dog Mom of French Bulldog Marvin; Daughter of William and Paula Heim (Moscow, PA); Sister of Jennifer (Matthew) Roux (Brooklyn, NY) and Ian (Cate) Heim (New York, NY); Aunt of Emerson and Xavier Roux, Eric and Ella Stone, Austin...
Carie F. Wenger
Dec 4, 2024
Carie Frances Wenger, age 38, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She will be remembered for her warm heart, vibrant spirit, and the love she shared with those closest to her, especially Ella and Hailey.
She is also survived by her mother, Janet (Kitchen) Wenger; her sister, Sherry (John) Ehrin; her brother James (Jessica) Wenger, Jr.; nephews, Jake and Declan...

Doreen Lee Wind
Dec 4, 2024
Doreen Lee Wind, age 67, of Ben Avon, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Special Loving Mother of Dana M. Wind; Special Loving Grandmother of Makyah "Kyah" Wind; Daughter of Shirley (Miller) Cooknick and the late Thomas Cooknick; Sister of Sherry Mancini, Mike (Patty) Cooknick; Bob (Irene) Cooknick, Kathy Hoblik, Karen Capaldi and Debbie & Jerry) Santucci; Doreen is...

Rose M. Kunco
Nov 25, 2024
Rose M. Kunco, age 66, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Daughter of the late Mary P. Kunco and the late Paul A. Kunco; Rose was a retired US Army Reservist making it to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. In addition to her military reservist service, Rose worked as a paralegal...
Louis A. Guerra
Nov 24, 2024
Louis A. Guerra passed on November 24, 2024. Son of the late Frank and Anna Rose Guerra; Brother of Ernest Guerra and Brother in law of Paula Guerra; Louis was predeceased by 7 brothers and 3 sisters; Also, survived by nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends received 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Tuesday at the Thomas P. Kunsak...
Jack Sherman Stowers
Nov 22, 2024
Jack Sherman Stowers, age 88 of Brighton Heights, formerly of Colorado, went to be with his Lord, on Friday, November 22, 2024. Beloved Husband of Marilyn Stowers; Loving Father of Jack A. (Sayuri) Stowers, and Jeanette Y. Human; Grandfather of Joshua Stowers, Deanne, Kathryn, and Madelyn Human; Son of the late Bud and Genevieve Stowers; Brother of the late Bud...

Joyce A. Costa
Nov 20, 2024
Joyce A. Costa, passed on Wednesday November 20, 2024. Beloved mother of the late Eric Costa; daughter of the late Lawrence and Virginia Costa; sister of Larry (Carol) , Gary (Michelle), and Rick (Maureen) Costa; 9 nieces and nephews; 9 great-nieces and great- nephews , Funeral Services at Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc. and Interment in Christ Our Redeemer...
Mary Etta Chesney
Nov 16, 2024
Mary Etta (Bradley) Chesney, age 75, of Brighton Heights, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Loving Wife of the late Arthur J. Chesney; Loving Mother of Tracy (Rich) Dix, Jaime Chesney and Stephen (Jen) Chesney; Proud Grandmother of Justin (Jess) Dix, Kristen Dix, Alexis O'Connell, Sophia Lardo, Braedan Chesney and Olivia Chesney; Proud Great-grandmother of Elijah and Audrey Dix;...
Marianne A. Biddle
Nov 10, 2024
Marianne A. (Gaviglia) Biddle, age 74, went to be with the Lord with her family by her side, on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Beloved Wife of the late Thomas Biddle; Mother of Jennifer (David) Janas and Andrew (Elizabeth) Biddle; Grandmother of Aria Janas; Daughter of the late Edward and Josephine Gaviglia; Sister of John (Karen) Gaviglia and Rose Ann (Garry)...
Michael E. Lako
Nov 3, 2024
Michael E. Lako, age 77, of Ross Township, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family, on Sunday, November 3, 2024; Beloved Husband of Carol J. ( Kruly) Lako; Father of George (Astrid) Lako, Joanne (Jonathan) Roithner, Joseph (Chi) Lako, and the late Michael (surviving Nicole) Lako; Grandfather of Violette L. Lako and Francine N. Lako, Michael and...
Ernest Gubser
Nov 2, 2024
Ernest Gubser, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 94. Ernest was a man whose strength, wisdom, and deep love for his family and faith left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
Born in Oberterzen, Switzerland, on June 24, 1930, Ernest's love for the mountains...
Dorothy J. Smith
Oct 27, 2024
Dorothy J. Smith, age 82, went to the Lord with her family by her side on Sunday, October 27, 2024; Beloved Wife of the late James C. Smith; Mother of Marvin (Lori) Smith; Grandmother of Marvin C. (Oyinkan) Smith, Jr., Marcus Smith, and Anthony (Daina) Houghton; Great-grandmother of Amiayah, Marvin III, and Zaya Smith; She was the Daughter of the...
Thomas P. Jones
Oct 17, 2024
Thomas P. Jones, age 89, of West View, went to meet the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Beloved Husband of the late Edith (Drumm) Jones; Loving Father of Elaine (David) Super; Grandfather of Hannah and Brady Super; Brother of Elizabeth Allen, Bessie Hogg, and the late Edward Jones, Ruth Weaver and Carol Podvorec. Tom is also survived by many...