Obituaries

Thaddeus Plizga

Apr 15, 2017

Thaddeus Plizga, age 94, on Saturday, April 15, 2017;

Beloved Father of Pamela (Donald) Doohen and Terrence Plizga; Brother of Adam Plizga and the late Stephanie Cosentino, Stella Hickler and Dorothy Young.

Edward Paul Nadzam

Apr 11, 2017

Age 84, of Ross Township. Beloved husband of Martha; father of Steven Nadzam and David (Dawn) Nadzam; grandfather of Marcus; brother of James (Marie) Nadzam; brother-in-law of Mary Jane Nadzam, Esther Grime, Mildred (Robert) Miller and Robert White; also many nieces and nephews.

William L. Mickail

Apr 9, 2017

William L. Mickail, on Sunday, April 9, 2017, beloved husband of Elaine "Lainey" (Neal) ; father of Terri (Chris) Hackimer, Joshua "Buddy" Mickail and W. Benjamin (Jess) Mickail; grandfather of Ashleigh, Brandon, Zander and Jaden; brother of David and the late Leo.

Karen (Deily) Lang

Apr 7, 2017

Karen Lee (Deily) Lang, age 71, of Brighton Heights, on Friday, April 7, 2017.  Preceded in death  by her best friend and true love, Charles F. Lang and her parents Catherine and Hiram Deily.  Dedicated mother of Jeffrey (Lisa) Lang, Julie (Edward) Jaszcar, Timothy (Marie) Lang, and Jonathan (Rachel Covington) Lang; doting grandmother to Abby, Emma, Rachel, Grace, Eddie...

Harry F. Golden

Mar 30, 2017

Uncle of Robert,  Conner Abel and the late Brien Abel and other nieces and nephews; brother of  the late Ruth Abel, Dorothy Hennessey and Annamae Roxbury.

Matthew Joseph Rawlings

Mar 30, 2017

Matthew Joseph Rawlings, age 19, of North Hills, suddenly on Thursday, March 30, 2017.  Beloved son of Melissa Mangone and the late Christopher Rawlings; grandson of Denise Mangone, Jean and Bob Rawlings; brother of Brandon Edward and Mikell Koziak; nephew of Jordon and Joshua Vukmanic; many aunts, uncles, and friends.

Janice R. (Goldbronn) Dziegielewski

Mar 25, 2017

Beloved wife of Stephen; mother of Diana (George) Vereb, Paul and David Dziegielewski; grandmother of Jeffrey, Leah, Jonathon, Nicolas and the late Joshua; sister of Nancy Sajna; also nieces and nephews.

George R. Gerkey

Mar 23, 2017

Of Cochranton, PA formerly of Pittsburgh. Son of the late Herman O. and Viola (Miles) Gerkey. George is survived by four children, George (Denise) Gerkey, Viola (Robert) Macaulay, Meaghan Gerkey and Marissa (Joseph) Knupp; brother of Emil (Corinne) Gerkey, Cleve (Patricia) Gerkey,; grandfather to eight grandchildren, Dana Macaulay, Paul Macaulay, Jessica Gerkey, Eric (Tiffany) Gerkey, Gregory ( Kari) Gerkey,...

Gregory A. Schaefer

Mar 21, 2017

Age 60, companion of Teresa Mankie; best friend of Chris DeJoy; beloved father of Gregory A. Jr. (Heather) and Samantha Schaefer; beloved son of Helen and the late Robert Schaefer; brother of Robert (Margie) Schaefer; uncle of Brian, Amy and Eric. Services and Interment PRIVATE.

Sandra Lynn Karavlan

Mar 13, 2017

Age 60, born July 19, 1956. Daughter of the late Philip and Catherine (Leitsch) Karavlan. Sandy graduated from North Allegheny High School and Duff Business Institute. She worked at Passavant Hospital until retirement in 2015. Sandy enjoyed working with horses and entering horse shows. She also enjoyed spending time with friends and family. She is also survived by her...

Gregory John "Sonny" Harnyak

Mar 11, 2017

Age 78 of Sun City, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Agnes (Balchunas) Harnyak. Survived by sister Barbara (Bernie) Butchko, brother David Harnyak and companion Connie Connell as well as many cousins and friends. Greg was a graduate of North Catholic High School. While attending Duquesne University he had a calling to enter into...

Mary Ann (Fanelli) Kernan

Mar 10, 2017

Age 90,. She was born in Sarnano, Italy on May 7, 1926, to the late Ireneo and Romilda Fanelli. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W.; loving mother of Kathlene (J.T.) Taylor, Michael Kernan, Timothy (Catherine) Kernan, Mary Teresa (Mark) Bergfelt, Margaret (Greg) Bauer, Elizabeth Kernan,Janice (Alex) Pawlawski and the late infant Mark Kernan and Rebecca Deignan; beloved grandmother...

James S. Castro

Feb 27, 2017

Of the North Side . Longtime Companion of Deborah Osk. Loving Father of Traci (Malcolm) Castro , Robert (Carolyn) and Scott (Melanie) Castro. Grandfather of Dakota and Che , Bianca and Amanda , Eric ,Dylan and Chloe. Son of Margaret and the late John Yonish. Brother of Robert and Uncle of Robin.

Francis "Frank" John Bialowas, Jr.

Feb 25, 2017

Age 76, Beloved husband of the late Anna Marie; father of Tammy (Tom) Lever, James (Pamela) Bialowas and Samuel Bialowas; grandfather of Sarah Aveard, Andrew and Tyler Lever, Ashleigh, Shane, Alyssa and Brandon Bialowas; great-grandfather of Zachary and Laura Mae Palajsa; brother of Ronald (Linda), Barbara (Richard) Wolota, Joseph (Ginger) Bialowas and Richard (Sharon) Bialowas.

Frances L. ((Saffa)) Bischak

Feb 24, 2017

Frances L. (Saffa) Bischak, age 95, of Brighton Heights, on Friday, February 24, 2017; Beloved wife of the late Frank Bischak; Loving Mother of Frank (Bernadette) Bischak and Richard Bischak; Grandmother of Melissa and Michlle; also survived by nieces and nephews.

Charles James Mazoch

Feb 20, 2017

Chuck was called home to Our Lord. He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years Cathy Mance Mazoch; loving father of Chuck (Gena), Holly, Chris, and Stephen Mazoch.He was a Teamster Union Steward for 35 years, usher at St. Louise Church, he bled black and gold for his Steelers and was a season ticket holder for many...

Clarence Farmer, Sr.

Feb 19, 2017

Clarence Farmer, Sr., age 87, of Brighton Heights, on Friday, February 17, 2017;  Beloved husband of Shirley (Mavis) Farmer of 67 years; beloved father of Clarence Farmer, Jr., Florence (Chuck) Lucot, Thomas J. Farmer, William J. (Darlene) Farmer, Susan (Steve) Neugebauer and Cheryl (Ron) Snelsire; survived by by 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson; brother of Rita...

Walter R. Kemmler, Jr.

Feb 11, 2017

Beloved husband of Christine; stepfather of Anthony Herman and Katelyn Herman; brother of Kathy (Ray) Niehaus and Pat (Rich) Ewing; also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family would be appreciated.

Joseph A. Wailand

Feb 6, 2017

Husband of the late Cheryl M. ; father of Joseph M. ( Lisa) Wailand.

PLEASE !  EVERYONE MEET AT THE CEMETERY. Friday February 10, 2017 at 11 AM.

Donald H. Nelson Jr.

Feb 3, 2017

On Friday , February 3rd , 2017. Loving Father of Rachel Nelson and Leah Czypecki. Loving Grandfather of Matthew Nelson , Calie and Nathan Czypecki. Beloved Son of Josephine and the late Donald H. Nelson Sr.