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Richard E. "Dick" Johns

Richard E. "Dick" Johns

Jan 22, 2017

Father of Jeffrey E. (Tricia) and Mark R. (Courtney) Johns. Grandfather of Sawyer , Saylor and Loghan. Beloved Son of the late Ray and Mary Johns. Loving Brother of Janice M. (Roy) Johns-Engelman. Uncle of Patrick and Forrest. Dick was a former singer and songwriter for the Dynamics.

Rose Anne (Tellish)  Kulczycki

Rose Anne (Tellish) Kulczycki

Jan 4, 2017

Wife of the late Florian W. Kulczycki; mother of Caroline (Victor) Peyrone, Gregory (Germaine) Kulczycki, William (Christa) Kulczycki, Mary Elizabeth (Peter) Parks, and the late Joseph W.; grandmother of Jenna and Madison Parks, and Alex Kulczycki; daughter of the late Walter and Edith Tellish; sister of Joseph (Joan), Robert (Linda), John, and George (Chris). Rose was a catechist for...

Stella Shedno

Stella Shedno

Jan 2, 2017

Daughter of the late John and Justina Shedno; sister of Rose Shedno and the late John, Mary Seka, Nicholas Shedno, Andrew Shedno, Ann Mack and Catherine Gardini; also survived by three nephews.

Paul E. Chaffee

Paul E. Chaffee

Dec 28, 2016

Father of Paul E. Chaffee, Jr., Joseph D. Chaffee, Peter F. Chaffee and Dorothy Marie Chaffee; brother of Douglas Olympia, Susan , and Wendy Anderson; grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 2.

Guy S. Hunter

Guy S. Hunter

Dec 23, 2016

Guy S. Hunter, age 82, of Mars, formerly of North Side, on Monday, December 23, 2016; Beloved Husband of Janet M. (O'Brien) Hunter; father of Guy (Tracy), Gary (Robin), and Gregg (Beth) Hunter; Grandfather of Cory, Cody, Jacob, Caitlyn, Jessica and Nolan Hunter; great-grandfather of Zoe Jane; Brother of Gay Nicklas of Apple Valley, CA; also survived by many...

Frank A. Kuziel

Frank A. Kuziel

Dec 20, 2016

Kuziel, Frank A., at age 98, of Emsworth; on Tuesday, December 2016; Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Sciranka) Kuziel; Loving father of Constance and the late Karen Kuziel; 2nd Daughter Rose Lang; brother of the late Joseph, Stanley, John, Walter and Andy Kuziel, Laura Verbetic; Frank was a WWII Army Veteran.

Angelo Robibaro

Angelo Robibaro

Dec 20, 2016

Beloved son of the late Joseph and Dolores Robibaro; brother of Michael (Tammy), Janice (Ken) Derbish and the late Joseph, Jr.; also survived by two nieces, two nephews and one great-nephew.

Raymond T. Usel

Raymond T. Usel

Dec 11, 2016

Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (Marchione); father of Shawn L. and Raymond B. (Barbara) Usel; grandfather of Richard S., Matthew J. and Erica Rae  Usel; brother of the late Joanne and Sissy. Ray was a retired Navy veteran of the Korean War.

Thomas G. Griffiths

Thomas G. Griffiths

Dec 1, 2016

Thomas G. Griffiths, age 74, of Montrose, PA, passed away unexpectedly in St. Mary's, PA, on December 1, 2016.  He was born on Dec. 20, 1941, in Pgh., PA.  He was predeceased by his father, John C. Griffiths; and mother, Dorothy (Snyder) Maglicic; and step-father, Peter P. Maglicic.  Surviving is his wife, Claudia A. (Titchnell) Griffiths; four children and...

Jennie L. (Viviano)  Sepdy

Jennie L. (Viviano) Sepdy

Nov 27, 2016

Jennie L. (Viviano) Sepdy, age 89, on Sunday, November 27, 2016; Beloved Wife of the late Joseph Paul Sepdy; Loving mother of Mary (Leonard) Aftanas; grandmother of Ashley Aftanas; sister of the late Gina and Anthony Viviano.

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Vincent "Jack" Vitale

Vincent "Jack" Vitale

Nov 26, 2016

Vincent J. "Jack" Vitale, age 72, of Brighton Heights, formerly of Brentwood, on Saturday, November 26, 2016.

Beloved husband of Patricia; Father of Gina Belvedere, Cara (Mark) Sosso, and Erin (Brian)  Bonifete; Grandfather of Justin and Dylan Belvedere, Gage, Bella, Sophia and Anthony Sosso, Nico and Gretta Bonifete; Son of the late James and Anne Vitale; Brother...

David Carroll Evans

David Carroll Evans

Nov 15, 2016

David Carroll Evans, on Tuesday, November 15, 2016.  Beloved son of the late Ed and Mary Evans; Brother of Rose Mary (Jim) Fritz, George (Daisy) Evans,

Peggy (Walt) Jones and Walt (Vonda) Evans; Nephew of the late Walter A. Evans; Uncle of Rob and Kelly Fritz, David (Karen) Kelly, Tracy (Mike) Helfer,

Wesley and Ainsley...

Paula S. Petro

Paula S. Petro

Nov 13, 2016

Mother of Connie Fazio and Diane (Ron) Urbano; grandmother of Tamara Lang, Melinda Urbano and John (Lori) Fazio; great-grandmother of Jenna Lang and John Fazio.  Sister of Katherine Vassello and Frank "Joe" (Irma) Sokol.

Alex Rymniak

Alex Rymniak

Nov 9, 2016

Beloved husband of the late Loretta Rymniak; father of Kathryn O'Hare, Alan (Tanya) Rymniak, Karen (Antoine) Chammas and Jay (Candace) Rymniak; also survived by eight grand children and four great-grandchildren.

Stanley R. Lubinski

Stanley R. Lubinski

Nov 9, 2016

Age 92, of Bellevue. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Spontak); son of the late John and Helen; brother of the late Harry, Joseph, Ann Sobus, Marie Tuschak, Irene Murawski, Theresa Rosensweig and Clara Lubinski; survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. He was a World War II Navy Veteran.

Clara Freisel

Clara Freisel

Nov 8, 2016

Age 94, of Greenville, formerly of the N. S. Pittsburgh. The youngest daughter of Frank and Rose Freisel; preceded in death by five sisters and one brother; survived by nieces and nephews. She was much loved by her family of nieces and nephews and their children. She was a graduate of Allegheny High School.

Joseph Salo

Joseph Salo

Oct 26, 2016

Age 68, of Ross Twp., Beloved husband of Maria; father of Stephanie and Mark (Michelle) Salo; "Pa" to Natalya and Camden; son of the late Iwan and Ewa Salo; brother of Andy.

Virginia "Ginny" (Cushanick)  Sovyak

Virginia "Ginny" (Cushanick) Sovyak

Oct 25, 2016

At age 84, of the North Side, on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Wife of the late Harry Sovyak, Jr. Went back to her Lord to be with all of her brothers, sisters, friends and family who preceded her in death. Ginny was the beloved mother of David, Gail (Jeff) Lehman and Donna Sovyak Holko. She was the lifelong friend...

Naomi Rose Hill

Naomi Rose Hill

Oct 21, 2016

Beloved daughter of Michael R. Hill , Jr. and Terri Thompson; sister of William Smith and Devontae Smith; granddaughter of Mary Jean Thompson and Michael R. Hill (the late Rosemary (Williams) Hill; niece of Rebecca Hill, Matthew Hill and Josiah Hill.

Leonard R. Murray, Jr.

Leonard R. Murray, Jr.

Oct 18, 2016

Leonard R. Murray, Jr., on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

Beloved Husband of Sophie Murray; Father of Helene (Antwian Townsell) Murray and Lenny (Mattie Withersoon) Murray; Grandfather of Nadia, Nia, Nina and Abigail; Step-grandfather of Aubrey; Son of the late Leonard and Helen Murray; Brother of Fran Murray; also survved by many nieces and nephews; A special thank...