Obituaries

Robert E. Stanger

Jul 9, 2017

Robert E. Stanger, age 78, of Evans City, on Sunday, July 9, 2017; Survived by his former wife, Mary Kathryn Stanger; Beloved Father of Joseph R. Stanger, Robert E. (Kim) Stanger and Stephen J. Stanger; Grandfather of Justin, Madeline, Matthew, Nicholas and Kylie; son of the late Robert L. and Julia Stanger; Brother of Margie Patsilevas and Eileen (Thomas)...

Frank J. Kapetanovich

Jul 8, 2017

Beloved husband of Beth (Katzenstein); father of Samuel G.; son of Francis and the late Georghina; brother of Bob, Daniel (Lisa), and GiGi Kapetanovich. Frank was an avid train collector and car enthusiast.

James F. McCartan, Jr.

Jul 6, 2017

James F. McCartan, Jr., age 56, passed away early A.M. Thursday, July 6, 2017, in his home surrounded by loved ones after an eight month courageous battle with cancer.  Loving, devoted husband of Eulalia "Laly"; proud father of James F. (Hannah) McCartan III and Elena (Justin) McCartan; very special Papa to James F. McCartan IV; loving son of Judith...

Mary Kaniuk

Jul 5, 2017

Mary Kaniuk, age 91, formerly of Coraopolis and Cairnbrook, PA, died on July 5, 2017, at Kane Regional Center, Pittsburgh, PA.  Born September 16, 1925, in Reitz #2 (Carinbrook), daughter of Vasil and Anastacia (Lempel) Radyk.  Preceded in death by parents; two brothers, Rev. Fr. Michael and John Radyk; two sisters, Julia Spiker and Helen Chalupa.  She is survived...

Ruth May (Zabawsky) Bahur

Jun 24, 2017

Ruth May (Zabawsky) Bahur, on Saturday, June 24, 2017; Beloved wife of the late Alexander Bahur, Sr.; mother of Debra Murphy, Alexander (Michelle) Bahur, Jr.,

and Michael (Marsha) Bahur; grandmother of three; great-grandmother of five; sister of Joseph Zabawsky; preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

She was a member of the North...

Francis P. "Junie" Klein

Jun 15, 2017

Francis P. Klein, age 79, of Avalon, on Thursday, June 15, 2017;  Beloved Husband of Helen M. Klein; Step-father of Michael Musser, Gregory (Barb) Musser, Christopher (Charmaine) Musser, Christine (Michael) Skirda and Terry (Stephanie) Musser; also survived by 14 step-grandchildren and 6 step- great-grandchildren; Son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Klein; Brother of Richard (Dolores) Klein, Paul Klein,...

Kathlene M. Taylor

Jun 13, 2017

Kathlene M. Taylor, age 68, on Tuesday, June 13, 2017; Beloved Wife of Joseph B. Taylor; Mother of Sherry  L. (David) Auth; Grandmother of Cassidy and Graciela;

Daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Kernan; Sister of Michael, Timothy (Cathy) Kernan, Mary Teresa (Mark) Bergfelt, Margaret (Greg) Bauer, Elizabeth Kernan,

Janice (Alex) Pawlawski and...

Martin Fedenko

Jun 11, 2017

Age 87, of Carnegie. Beloved husband of Helen; father of Marty and Jeffrey (Denise Hale) Fedenko; grandfather of Sarah (Timothy Jiles ), Jeffrey and Melissa; great- grandfather of Jackson and Aleece; son of the late John and Anastasia; brother of George (Pauline) and the late Mary Pusateri, Ann Socha, Michael, Nicholas and Joseph Fedenko.

Helen (Luchik) Ritz

Jun 6, 2017

Helen (Luchik) Ritz, age 93, of Greenville, SC, formerly of Pgh., on Tuesday June 6, 2017;  Beloved wife of the late George J. Ritz; mother of Donald, Barry (Nancy) and Patricia Ritz; Grandmother of Erin, Emily, Taryn and Tessa; Daughter of the late John and Anna Luchik; Sister of the late Mary Luchik, Michael Luchik, Anna Luchik, Julia Beshenich...

Anne Agnes (Kovacic) Nard

Jun 2, 2017

Anne Agnes (Kovacic) Nard, died peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2017; beloved wife of the late Anthony Joseph; much loved mother of Linda Leedberg and

Stanley Caldwell, A.J. Nard, Hermine Shapiro, Mark and Linda Nard; cherished grandmother of Jason, Jessica, David (Alyssa), Joshua (Lisa), Racel, Jared, and

adopted mother and grandmother of many; great-grandmother of...

Gary E. Maers

May 31, 2017

Gary E. Maers, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, after a courageous battle with Kidney Cancer.  He entered the arms of his Lord and Savior restored and whole.  Father of Kelly Maers (Joshua Guzman); grandfather of Joshua, Jr.; son of the late Elmer and Lucille Maers; brother of Bonnie (Don) Minahan and Debra (Richard) Kessler; also survived by nieces and...

William Onyshko

May 30, 2017

William Onyshko, at age 90, of Woodsrun, on Tuesday, May 30, 2017;

Beloved Husband of the late Mildred "Moody"; Father of William C. Onysko, Robert (Linda) Onyshko, Richard (Linda) Onyshko, Carol (James) Combs, Thomas E. (Kathleen) Onyshko, Michael J. (Melissa) Onyshko and David Onyshko; also survived by fifteen (15) grandchildren and seventeen (17) great-grandchildren;

Brother...

Mary Jane Ehrler

May 29, 2017

Beloved wife of the late Clyde W. Ehrler, mother of Daryl Lynn Ehrler(Ron Miller); daughter of the late John and Viola Johnston

Frank J. Katich, Jr.

May 25, 2017

Age 82, of Ross Twp. Beloved husband of the late Carole A. (Lasko) Katich; loving father of Karen (Katich) Robis, Adrienne (Frank) Bello and the late Frank Katich III; grandfather of Samantha, Max and Frank  Katich, Frank, Tony and Nick Bello; son of the late Frank and Mary Katich; brother of the late George (Fats), Thomas, Paul and John...

Frank Rabick

May 16, 2017

Frank Rabick, age 86, lifetime resident of the North Side; on Tuesday, May 16, 2017;

Beloved Son of the late Paul and Anna Rabick; brother of Ann (Ted) Talkowski and the late John (surviving Mary Ann) Rabick and Paul Rabick;

Uncle of Tom (Stacey), Dr. Lynne and Rick (Amy) Talkowski; Great-uncle of Alex, Trevor and...

Catherine (Sokol) Vasselo

May 14, 2017

Catherine (Sokol) Vasselo, on Sunday, May 14, 2017;  Beloved Wife of the late Dominick Vasselo, Jr.; Mother of Donna (Keith) Thompson, Kathleen (Carl) Flanhofer,

Dominick R. (Regina) Vasselo and Jay (Carol) Vasselo; Grandmother of Jennifer (Paul), Lisa, Carla, Dominick (Robin) and Kristen; Great-grandmother of Tessa, Olivia. Brody and Mason.  Sister of Frank Joseph Sokol and the late...

William T. Pietrzak

May 13, 2017

Age 73, of the North Side. Beloved son of the late Thaddeus and Alice Pietrzak; brother of Kathleen (late George) Long, Daniel (Marie) Pietrzak, and Linda (James) O'Toole; also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Betty Jane Kramer

May 2, 2017

Betty Jane Kramer, age 98, on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, formerly of the North Side and Ross Twp., cared for at Mt. Lebanon Health and Rehab. Center.  Beloved wife of the late William J. Kramer, owners of Kramer's Market. Mother of Becky (Walt) Zastawa, Chris (Gene) Zess, Jack (Michele) Kramer and late son Bill; grandmother of David (Jenny) Zastawa,...

Donald Anthony Barth

May 1, 2017

Age 84, of Brighton Heights. Don was Mary Ann's  Beloved husband,  one and only love for over 50 years and her very best friend. Son of the late Anthony and Sophia; brother of Mildred (the late Robert) Weber, Sally Allen and the late Norma (Robert) Long; brother-in-law of Nick (Sue) Fuga, Nancy (the late Chester) Sciechowicz and Robert(Jackie) Fuga...

Joan C. Farland

Apr 20, 2017

Of McKees Rocks, Wife of Paul A. Mihalic; loving mother of William (Susan), Brian (Dawn) Farland and Heather Mihalic; grandmother of Justin and Logan; daughter of the late William and Joan Lamm; sister of Carolyn "Lynn" Levitzki and the late Nancy and Patty; also dear beloved pet, Evie.