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

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
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
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.
Charitable donations may be made to:Dementia Society of America P. O. Box 600, Doylestown PA 18901 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...

Joseph Michael Morrow
Oct 17, 2016
Joseph Michael "Jughead" Morrow, on Monday, October 17, 2016.
Beloved husband of Tina; father of Brandon, Joseph and Matthew; grandfather of Amir; son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Morrow; brother of Robert, Donald, Darlene, Kim and the late Jocko; also many nieces, nephews and friends.

Dorothy M. Kimak
Oct 1, 2016
In VA, formerly of North Side, Pittsburgh, on Saturday at age 86. Wife to the late John B. Kimak; beloved mother of John A. (Barbara) Kimak and Janice (Richard) Markovich; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; daughter of the Andy Gabor and Amelia Boggs; also survived by nieces and nephews.
Charitable donations may be made to:Alzheimer's...
Katarzyna Rekas
Sep 18, 2016
Mother of Sophie (William) Kroll, Mary Stanley and Fran Zovko; also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Amy Elizabeth Hussar
Sep 16, 2016
At age 36 after a courageous battle with cancer; Loving Mother of Rylee and Whitney Donahue; Beloved Daughter of Thomas J. and Mary Ann Hussar; Sister of T.J. (Dana) and Jason (Lauren) Hussar; Goddaughter of Robert P. Hatala and Donna Hussar.
Leona M. Potoski
Aug 30, 2016
Age 91, of Franklin Park, formerly of Brighton Heights. Beloved wife of the late Andrew, loving mother of Andrew (Nancy) , Michael (Walter Michel), and Randi (Ed) Kwiatkowski;
David James Sovyak
Aug 28, 2016
Age 60, father, grandfather, son, brother, Fire captain, Navy veteran, neighbor and friend... suddenly on August 28, 2016, David was called back to the Heavens. David loved fishing, hunting, his retirement from the City of Pittsburgh Fire Department, music and he also loved his family and friends both in Pittsburgh and Jamestown, PA. David, son of Virginia "Ginny" Sovyak...

Robert J. "Iron City Bob" Richard
Aug 28, 2016
Beloved husband of Elaine (Ebeck) Richard; father of Robert Richard II (of Butler), Jeffery Richard (of Butler), Denice (Jerry) Turnage (of California), Christina (Fred) Schaefer (of Oakdale) and Sharon (Justin) Ambrass (of West View); brother of Carol (Rich) Ordean (of Jamestown), Joyce (the late Dale) Hartz (of West View), Linda (the late Jim) Zurcher (of Harrisville), Michael (Marsha) Richard...