Obituaries

Aug 25, 2023

Kathleen M. (Hudy) Yurkovich, age 75, of Brighton Heights, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, August 25, 2023; Beloved Wife of Edward Yurkovich; Mother of Gregory(Lindsey), Amy (Al) and Matthew Yurkovich; she loved all her Grandpups; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins  Daughter of the late Louis and Josephine Hudy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                A Celebration...

Aug 24, 2023

Helen Theresa Berecky, 86, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.  Beloved Wife of the late Dennis Paul Berecky, whom she loved with all of her heart.  She was the loving Mother of Mary Berecky, James Berecky, Helen (Stephen) Sutcavage, Deborah (Daryl) Nelson, Nancy (Greg) Lomasney, and Edward (Renata) Berecky.  Survived by seven grandchildren.

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Aug 15, 2023

Mary Jane Quatman, age 83, of Avalon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023; Beloved Wife of the late James A. Quatman, Sr.; Loving Mother of Renee (Steve) Warych and James A. (Stephanie) Quatman, Jr.; Grandmother of Stephen Z. Warych; Daughter of the late Carmen and Rose Sagnimeni; Sister of Joseph (Anna) Sagnimeni and Salvatore...

Aug 15, 2023

Carl "Chuck" Massucci, Jr., age 87, of Brighton Heights, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 15, 2023; Beloved Husband of Carol (Motonis) Massucci; Father of Charles (Julie) Massucci, Carla (Brian) Kragler and Lisa (Erich) Masciantonio and the late Keith Massucci; Grandfather of Scott Vallina, Chrissy Garcia, Brian Kragler, Jr., Brock Kragler and Blaise Masciantonio; Great-grandfather of...

Aug 12, 2023

Marlene E. Hillenbrand, age 80, of Brighton Heights, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023; Beloved Wife of the late William James Hillenbrand; Mother of Linda (Clifford) Eich, Michael (Earlene) Hillenbrand, and James W.. (Julie) Hillenbrand; Grandmother of Clifford (Nikki), Jeff (Jackie) Eric (Christina), Justin (Katie), Brandon (Brianna), James and Alyssa; she was also survived...

Aug 10, 2023

William A. Allshouse, age 70, of Ross Township, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023; Beloved Husband of the late Lois Allshouse; Loving Father of Heather (Michael) Edmonds, Jill (Matthew) Thompson, and Kelly (Elliott) Epstein;  Grandfather of Joshua and Brynn Edmonds, Abraham and Josephine Epstein; Son of the late Arthur G. and Betty Allshouse; Brother of Kathy (Jim) Miller; ...

Jul 25, 2023

Gary W. Hickey, age 75, of Greentree, formerly of Brighton Heights, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023; He was the Beloved Husband of the late Janet Hickey; Father of Tracey (Jim) Vescio, Michael Hickey, Michelle Hickey and Melissa Hickey; Grandfather of Jonathan and Ashley Vescio, Destiny and Isabella, Branden, Budda, Troy, Dante and Ta'Mya; Great-grandfather of Kinsley and...

Jul 13, 2023

Barbara E. (Schroeffel) Bronder, age 74,  on Thursday July 13, 2023. Beloved Mother of Matthew (Heather) Bronder,   Jocelyn ( Jason) Hershock, and Samantha Bronder (Rennie Solozana); Grandmother of Joshua, Cadence, Lilly, and Rayne Bronder; Riley, Reed, Cora, Hershock; Ajhani, Isana, Rafa, and Asiya Solozano; Daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Schroeffel; Sister of Anthony Schroeffel, and the late...

Jul 11, 2023

John T. Cernansky, age 63, of  Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.  Beloved Father of Heather Cernansky, Nairobi Myles and John Paul Cernansky; Grandfather of Jada (Curt) Caraballo, Alexis Slavicek, Jayleigh Cernansky and Tatiana Cernansky; Son of the late John Paul Paul Cernansky and Ruth Hazel Snyder; Brother of Margie Flask, Vicki Dlutowski, Robert McCullar, Steve McCullar,...

Jul 8, 2023

David Michael Miklos, age 62, of Brighton Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  Beloved Father of Kristin (Joshua) Donai; Grandfather of Camden, Sophia and Jaxson Donai; Son of Regis J. Miklos and the late Rita "Cookie"  Prancik; Brother of Debbie (Billy) McMurray, Diana Sulkowski  Miklos and the late Michael and Dale Miklos; Uncle of Craig (Hope),  Leah...

Jun 29, 2023

Lillian Marie (Machik) Chlibun, age 92, of Bellevue, formerly of South Side, went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, June 29, 2023.  Beloved Wife of the late Joseph Chlibun; Mother of Daniel J. (Tina) Chlibun; Aunt of Ronald (Sandy) Zera.  Friends and Family will be received on Sunday from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at the Thomas P. Kunsak...

Jun 15, 2023

Patricia M. Poremski, age 81,of Brighton Heights, died on Thursday, June 15, 2023.  Patricia was the daughter of the late Susan (Cutenese) Harris Laaks and Herald E. Harris and stepfather Frank Laaks.  Patricia was the loving mother of sons, John Poremski, Jr. and Frank (Colleen) Poremski, all of Ross Township; Mimi of Jennifer Vaden, Jaclyn Poremski, Anthony (Lea) Poremski...

Jun 14, 2023

John Gaydos, Sr., age 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023; Beloved Husband of the late Catherine Ann Gaydos; Father of John (Jane Ellen) Gaydos, Jr. and Melanie Paieski;  Grandfather of John Gaydos III, Jillian Kathryn Gaydos, Robert Joseph Paieski and Randall Stephen Paieski; Great-grandfather of Noella; Son of the late Stephen and Anastasia  (Lipchak) Gaydos; Preceded in...

Jun 12, 2023

Robert N. Matoka, age 82, of McCandless Township, on Monday, June 12, 2023;  Beloved Husband of the late Mary Louise (Miebach) Matoka; Father of Robert N. (Gena) Matoka, Jr., William J. (Helen) Matoka, Christopher P. and Stephen M. Matoka, and Suzanne (late Mike) Donnelly; Grandfather of Faith and Mandi Kaufmann, Conrad, Robert III (Leah), Thomas, James and William Matoka,Jr., ...

Jun 5, 2023

Helen Jayne Jamieson, age 76, of Bellevue and Avalon, PA, died on Monday, June 5, 2023.  Daughter of the late Charles and Helen Zelar Jamieson; Mother of Missy Barnett (Alex Wagner); Sister of Charles (Sandra) Jamieson and Richard "Jay" (Patricia) Jamieson;  Aunt of Trisha (Brock) Meldon, Timothy Jamieson, Sherry (Steve) Blackwood, Amy (John) Medvid and Michele Boyle.  Also survived...

Jun 4, 2023

Howard G. Bevan, age 88, of Crafton, formerly of North Side, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023; Beloved Husband of the late Rose M. (Ross) Bevan; Father of Susan M. Bevan and Blaine M. Bevan; He was the son of the late Herman and Frances Bevan; Brother of the late Herman "Buster" Bevan and the late Wilma "Billie"...

May 19, 2023

Kristen Elaine Knox, age 44, sadly passed away on May 19, 2023.  Beloved daughter of Alexander Knox (Deborah Bailey), dear loving daughter of Lynda Knox; Beloved sister of Kevin Knox;   Kristen is also survived by her nephew Alex Rumpler and niece, Hally Knox, of whom she was most proud, and her  furbaby, Chloe.  She was preceded in death by...

May 15, 2023

James A. Warcholak, age 68, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.   Beloved Father of James A. Warcholak II and Allen (Johanna) Warcholak; Grandfather of James III and Amelia Warcholak; He was the son of the late Alex and Stella Warcholak; Brother of Dawn Amas.  NO VISITATION, SERVICES AND INTERMENT PRIVATE

May 13, 2023

Daniel "Danny"  Hugh Fredley, age 53, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023; Beloved Father of Christina (fiance James Farmer) Fredley; friend of Darlene (Black) Fredley; Grandfather of Elliot Farmer, Xyleena Fredley, Mary-Jane Fredley, and Alivia Farmer; Dear Son of John and Loretta (Kitchen) Fredley; Brother of Raymond Bixler, Sara Scherm, Richard Fredley, Robert Fredley, Jimmy Fredley, John Fredley,...

May 2, 2023

William T. Forkin, Age 67,  on Tuesday May 2, 2023 of Avalon. Father of: Russell, Lori, and Daniel; Son of the late Melvin and Helen Forkin; Brother of Paul (Sandra) Forkin and the late Michael Forkin; Uncle of: Emily (Anthony) McGaha and Eric Forkin. Friends received 9:30 am until time of service at 11 am on Thursday.