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

William T. Greer
Nov 6, 2009
Unexpectedly on Friday , Nov. 6th , 2009. Beloved Husband of Alberta Greer. Loving Father of Pam Greer and the late Andrea. Brother of Joan Pettigrew , Carol Montgomery , Andy , Jack and Tim Greer. Also survived by many Neices , Nephews and God-Children. Bill was the former Business Agent for Local #20 of the AFL/CIO.

Tina M. (Sauers) Ward
Oct 31, 2009
Peacefully at Home , surrounded by close friends and family after a courageous battle with cancer. Tina will be joining her son , Anthony Joseph Danylo , in Heaven. She is survived by her loving partner , Bernard J. Murphy. Mother of Lacie Danylo , Kaitlyn and Thomas Ward. Grandmother of Aaliyah and Xavier Danylo. Sister of William Sauers ,...

Margaret D. (Vrecenar) Zeleny
Oct 28, 2009
In Chesapeake,VA.-Formerly of Ross Twp. Preceded in death by her Husband , Albert R. Zeleny. Survived by her Brother , Anthony Vrecenar of Plum Boro. Her Parents were Mary and Michael Vrecenar. Preceded in death by siblings Pauline , Joseph and Michael Vrecenar. Also survived by many Nieces and Nephews. Margaret was retired from the Armour Meat Packing Co. and...

Helen L. (Kucan) Shamick
Oct 27, 2009
Beloved Wife of the late Joseph William Shamick. Loving Mother of William J. Shamick of Michigan. Sister of Margaret Zientara , Mary Hamas , Edward Kucan and the late Andrew Kucan.

Robert L. Workman
Oct 18, 2009
Beloved Husband of Jeanne (Morozowich) Workman. Son of the late Edward and Dorma Workman. Robert was a Custodian for many years for the Pittsburgh Public School District.

Louise A. Law
Oct 18, 2009
Beloved Wife of the late Edward J. Law. Loving Mother of Gary (Nancy) Law , Eric (Donna) Law and Mark (Sandy) Law. Daughter of the late Peter and Anne Glogowski. Sister of the late Michael S. Glenn. Grandmother of Melissa and Rebecca. The Family suggests Contributions to: Vincentian Collaborative System , 9399 Babcock Blvd. , Allison Park , PA 15101....

Marie (Fazik) Skubak
Oct 11, 2009
Formerly of the North Side.Beloved Wife of the late Andrew J. Skubak. Loving Mother of Sue Anne (Bill) Stephans , Jane (Dick) Hyde and Drew (Rita) Skubak. Also survived by nine Grandchildren and three Gr-Grandchildren. She was the Sister of Jo Marciniak and the late Anna Tabacek , Margaret Vardzel and Ethel House.

Geraldine S. Skupien
Oct 7, 2009
At the age of 58 after a valiant battle against cancer. She was the Beloved Sister of Janet Skupien and Charles (Deborah) Skupien. The Loving Aunt of Sophia. Gerry was a former Chair of the Tax Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association and very active in Pro Bono work for her fellow citizens throughout the course of her career....

Mary Joan Zukiewicz
Oct 4, 2009
Beloved Wife of Michael Zukiewicz. Sister of Bernice Jester , Felicia Warholak , Sally Hazlett and Darlene Carporali. Daughter of the late Matthew and Anna Hudak. Also survived by Nieces and Nephews.

Robert L. "Robbie" Koerbel
Oct 1, 2009
Beloved Father of Sierra Skye Koerbel. Husband of Erin Lee (Menzl). Beloved Son of Ronald J. and Mary Ann Koerbel. Brother of Betty Lou (Roy) Bartley and the late Ronald L. Koerbel. Also survived by many Aunts , Uncles and Cousins. Robbie was a member of the Laborers Local #373.
Rose (Machi) Balestrieri
Sep 27, 2009
Beloved Wife of the late Philip Balestrieri. Loving Mother of Mary Stauffer , Thomas F. (Valerie) Balestieri , Antoinette (Joseph) Schipani , Frank P. (Kathy) Balestieri and the late Dorothea. Sister of Antoinette Machi , Joseph Machi , Antonette Natto and the late Michael , Mario and Frank Machi. She was Grandmother of eleven and Gr-Grandmother of thirteen. Also leaving...

Joseph R. LaRosa , Jr.
Sep 24, 2009
Beloved Husband of Connie LaRosa. Loving Father of Joseph V.(Darla) LaRosa. Grandfather of Vincent and Vittoria. Son of the late Joseph and Rose LaRosa.

Betty Jane (Herko) Mowery
Sep 20, 2009
Beloved Wife of Jay D. Mowery. Mother of Barbara "Babs" (Lloyd W.) Mowery , Stephanie (John) Moran and Michael (Judy) Mowery. Grandmother of Valarie (Joshua) Malczak , Luke (Diane) Thoma , Jennifer (Brian) Russino , Amber and Jacob Mowery. Gr-Grandmother of Jordan , Marie and Elizabeth Malczak and Christian and Bethany Thoma. Sister of Julia Radomsky , Peter and Aleck...

Beatrice L. Rush
Sep 19, 2009
On Saturday, September 19 , 2009, wife of the late James E.;mother of James E. Jr. (Mt. Washington),Donald R.(Cranberry Twp.),Ralph G.(N.S.),Larry(N.S.) and Linda Hindman (Chicago, IL.). sister of the late Edward Ondek and Dorothy Baratka; also 8 grandchildren.

Lynn M. Vargo
Sep 18, 2009
Beloved Mother and Grandmother. Daughter of the late John and Isabella Adams.

Pauline S. Mosur
Sep 14, 2009
Beloved Wife of the late Michael Mosur. Loving Mother of Michelle (Kevin) Sebolt of Bethel Park,PA. Sister of the late Michael Siniowsky.

Margaret P. Franz
Sep 13, 2009
Beloved Wife of the late Harry E. Franz. Mother of Deborah (Rick) Kocab of New Mexico , Kathleen (the late Matthew) DeStefano , Cheryl (Jerry) Williams and Chris Franz. Grandmother of Stacy , Jeannine , Deborah , Brittany , Jimmy , Matthew , Hillary , Hannah and Keith. Gr-Grandmother of Zachary , Elijah , Madison and A.J. Sister of Stephen...

Janet M. Hickey
Sep 9, 2009
Beloved Wife of Gary W. Hickey. Loving Mother of Tracey Vescio , Michael , Michelle and Melissa Hickey. Grandmother of Jonathan , Troy , Ashley , Branden , Destiny , Dante , Isabella , Ta'Mya and Kaden. Daughter of June Bowers. Sister of Diane Hammill , Patricia Robinson and Kathy Becker.

Dylan John Metzger
Sep 2, 2009
Beloved Infant Son of Cyne and Terry Metzger. Brother of Hailey and Terry. Grandson of Mary Ann Halligan Terrence Metzger , Matthew Ziolkowski and the late Jamie McCabe. Nephew of Tara and Norman Metzger , Jennifer Albert , Christy Neff , Amber Ziolkowski and the late Kayla Ziolkowski. Gr-Nephew of Tina Ramous.

Carmella M. Hermankevich
Aug 23, 2009
Beloved Wife of the late Joseph Hermankevich. Loving Mother of Thomas J. Hermankevich. Grandmother of Carmen Donovan , Anthony and Christina Hermankevich. Gr-Grandmother of Jack Allen and Michael. Daughter of the late John and Irene Bennett. Sister of the late Jean Niznik , Ray Bennett and Rita Lachell. Sister-In-Law of Dorothy Bennett.