Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas
Donald R. Papinchak, Sr.
Apr 2, 2024
Beloved husband of the late Noreen; Father of: Donny (Lisa), Shawn, and Brian (Nikki); Grandfather of: Katelin & Sarah, Madison & Landon; Son of: the late Charles and Nellie Papinchak; Brother of: Charles (Neva); Uncle of: Jason, Connie Sue, & Cari.
Shirley Ann (Fairley) Watts Reese
Mar 28, 2024
Shirley Ann (Fairley) Watts Reese, on Thursday March 28, 2024. Mother of: Carl Watts, Jr., Robert Watts, Elizabeth Berry and the late Sharon Watts; Grandmother of: Robert Watts, Jr., Nicholas Watts, Cassandra Dickinson, Carl Watts, Caleb Watts, Jearim Tuite, Jessica Tuite, Michael Berry, and Bethany Berry; Great- Grandmother of :Gianna, Caleb Jr., Ava, Amelia, Camdyn, Autumn, Chase, and Cora: Daughter...
Shirley Anne Kumanchik
Mar 27, 2024
Shirley Anne (Cannizzaro) Kumanchik, age 84, of Brighton Heights, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2024; Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Kumanchik; Mother of Loreen "Lori" Pace (late Tony), fiancé Glenn Volkman, Kelly Crispino, Steve (Judy) Kumanchik, P.J. (Tracy) Kumanchik, and Joey Kumanchik; Grandmother of Serena, Jill, Jason, Nikki, Christopher, Tara, Amber, Kayli, Sydni,...
Lewis McKinnie Steele, Jr.
Mar 21, 2024
Age 84, Lewis McKinnie Steele, Jr., died peacefully at home on March 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and soul mate of 59 years, Ann Labounsky Steele, his eldest daughter Elizabeth Ann Steele Connolly (Michael) and his youngest daughter Claire Steele LeBeau (Herb). Lewis always said that he was born "lucky" in 1939 in Nashville, Tennessee and is preceded...
Darlene "Dee" Ann Arlet
Mar 15, 2024
Darlene "Dee" Ann Arlet, age 66, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. Beloved Wife of Timothy A. Arlet; Daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Morrow; Sister of Kimberly (Robert) Morrow, Robert Morrow, Donald Morrow and the late John "Jocko" Morrow and Joseph "Jughead" Morrow Sister-in-law of Norman (Mary) Arlet; Loving Special Aunt to Jaidin "Goose" and...
Anna Shirley Kalnas
Mar 13, 2024
Anna Shirley Kalnas, age 94, of Bellevue, went with the Lord, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024; Daughter of the late Michael & Susan (Daransky) Kalnas; Sister of Ernest Kalnas and the late Ralph, Michael and Ronald Kalnas; Dear friend and Aunt of Mary Ann Stefko, and Michael Rouzer and Rebecca Northcutt; Will be missed by "Team Shirley" especially Jim (Kim)...
Stephen J. Bezila, Jr.
Mar 9, 2024
Stephen J. Bezila, Jr., age 80, of Wexford, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024; Beloved Husband of the late Patricia Bezila; Father of Brian S. (Jamie) Bezila and Tracy (Louis) Trgovic; Grandfather of Carly Bezila, Anthony and Samantha Trgovic; Son of the late Stephen J. and Elvira (DeJoy) Bezila; Brother of Sandra Modrak.NO VISITATION, SERVICES AND INTERMENT PRIVATE.
Anthony J. Vioral
Mar 6, 2024
Anthony J. Vioral, age 81, of Brighton Heights, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Beloved Husband of Barbara A. (Gentile) Vioral; Father of Charles (Tracey) Vioral and David Vioral; Stepfather of Maria (Joseph) Zuback, John (Rosella) Kikta, Carmella Hernandez, James Kikta and Lucianne Shuler; Grandfather of Nicholas, Brooke, and Joey Vioral; Step-Grandfather of many Step-Grandchildren and Step-Great-Grandchildren.PRIVATE FAMILY ONLY...
Katherine Wyko
Mar 1, 2024
Katherine Wyko "Aunt Kushie", age 97, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024; Daughter of the late Michael and Mary Wyko; Sister of the late Frank Marunczak and Andrew Marunczak; Aunt of Margaret Deily, Judith Anselm, Beverly Rogers, Carol Vignale and the late Robert Marunczak, Andrew Marunczak, Gloria Spontak, Mary Ann Koerbel, and many other great nieces and nephews.Relatives and...
Beverly A. Swyka
Feb 29, 2024
Beverly A. Swyka, age 76, of West End, Pittsburgh, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024; Wife of the late William Swyka, Sr.; Mother of William (Sandra) Swyka, Jr., Tanya (Greg) Hevell, and the late Michael Swyka; Grandmother of Joelle (Fiance Tom Ammer) Swyka; Daughter of the late Warren and Jean Paul; Sister of Warren J. Paul, Kathleen (late Joseph)...
Jennifer Marie Stanko-Timms
Feb 27, 2024
Stanko-Timms, Jennifer Marie, age 41, of Fenton, Michigan, formerly of Pittsburgh, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 27, 2024; Beloved Wife of Christopher Sean Timms; Step-mother of Zoe Timms; Daughter of William R. and Faith A. Stanko; Sister of William R. Stanko III (Melissa) and Louis Boff (Ashley); Sister-in-law of Heather Timms-Tsarnas (Tom); Aunt of Harlee and...
Steven L. Gyure
Feb 24, 2024
Steven L. Gyure, age 60, of North Side, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2024; Beloved son of the late John B. and Marcella A. Gyure; Brother of Jack (Ann) Gyure, Laura Novak, Jean Hammond, Lisa (Rick Hammel) Gyure and Michael Gyure; also survived by his nieces and nephews: Jennifer (Bryan) Hallas, Jessica (Nick) Pirring, Nicole...
Georgiana Mae Ligons
Feb 21, 2024
Georgiana Mae Ligons, 88, of Brighton Heights, passed on Wednesday, February 21, 2024; Beloved Mother of James "Skip" Zollars, Mildred (Thomas) Owens, Joseph Zollars, Cheryl Zollars, Robert (Wendy) Zollars and Jorge (Michelle) Ligons. She is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
No Visitation. There will be a Memorial Service on Tuesday at 2:00 pm in Emmanuel Christian Church, 1427 Davis Avenue,...
Sharon Lynn Watts
Feb 20, 2024
Sharon Lynn Watts, age 62, of Brighton Heights, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024; Loving Mother of Caleb (fiancee Amanda Colaizzi) Watts, and Jearim (fiancee Savannah Enos) Tuite, and the late Jessice Elizabeth Tuite; Grandmother of C.J. Watts; she is the daughter of Shirley Ann Fairley and the late Carl Roy Watts, Sr.; Sister of Carl Roy Watts, Jr.,...
Nora Mae Doubt
Feb 19, 2024
Nora Mae Doubt, age 93, of the North Side, on Monday, February 19, 2024. Beloved Wife of the late William T. Doubt; Loving Mother of Mary Ann (late James) Arlotta, William (late Susan) Doubt, Edward Doubt, Helen Doubt, Dottie (late Tom Morinello) Sheetz, Dee Dee (William Strang) Doubt, and Tom (Barb) Doubt; Grandmother of Brandon and Tiffany Sheetz, the late...
Sophie J. (Morinello) Murray
Feb 6, 2024
Sophie J. (Morinello) Murray, age 64, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024; Beloved Wife of the late Leonard R. Murray, Jr.; Loving Mother of Helene (Antwian Townsell) Murray and Lenny (Mattie) Murray; Grandmother of Nadia, Nia, Nina, Aubrey and Aria; Daughter of the late Angelo Morinello and Sophie O'Hanlon and Stepfather Regis O'Hanlon; Sister of Helen Badami, Kathy McGaha, Len Morinello,...
William "Geno" Almara
Feb 3, 2024
William "Geno" Almara, Age 81, of the Northside, peacefully, after a long and courageous battle with Dementia, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Loving Father of Bill (Amy); Son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Olean) Almara. Loving brother of James "Jim", and the late Joseph "Jack" and Robert "Bob". Survived by four nieces, many great-nieces and nephews; and Loving Father...

Timothy A. Peart
Jan 31, 2024
Timothy A. Peart, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024; Beloved Son of Marie (Peart) Makoski; Brother of Stanley F. Makoski and Cindy (Tay) Upshur; Sherry Brooks, Cindy Brooks, and Larry.
Relatives and Friends will be received on Sunday from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, Inc., 3552 California Avenue at Davis Avenue,...
Wilbert Matthew Fordenbacher
Jan 31, 2024
Wilbert Matthew Fordenbacher, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024; Father of Steven M. (Cathy) Fordenbacher, Tammy (Craig) Flickenger, and the late Joseph "Jay" Fordenbacher; Father-in-law of Bonnie Fordenbacher; Grandfather of Crystal (Aaron) Yurek, Cassie (Mike) Tenos, Paris Schraepfer, Tyler Schraepfer, Tiffany Schraepfer, J.T. Fordenbacher and Katie Fordenbacher; Great-grandfather of Kierstin, Jason, Brian, Tyler, Aubry, and Kiera; Son...
Mary Margaret Piotrowski
Jan 29, 2024
Mary Margaret Piotrowski, age 62, of North Side, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 29, 2024; Beloved Wife of Michael J. Piotrowski; Loving Mother of Lyndsay (Nathan) McCreary and Carly (Bailey) Yocum; Daughter of the late Robert J. and Shirley Ann (Rogal) Sharkey; Sister of Patrick (Michelle) Sharkey, Teresa (Ken) Leseman, Michael (Marla) Sharkey, Timothy (Connie) Sharkey,...