Obituaries

Josephine "Joanne" Pefferman

Jan 5, 2007

Beloved wife of Stephen; mother of Cathy (Dan) Noga of Indiana, PA and Stephen (Sue) Pefferman of Shaler Twp.; sister of Delores Paulin. Joanne was the former president of Brighton Heights Citizens Federation.Family suggests contributions to Family Manor Hospice, 301 Bellevue Road., Pittsburgh, PA 15229.

E. Louise Patchan

Dec 25, 2006

Beloved mother of Susan McVaney, Claire(Jacque)Frazee and James McVaney; sister of Virginia Kraus, Rita Patchan and Gloria Flannery; grandmother of Paige, Cole and Jairek. No visitation. A Memorial Liturgy will be held at Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church on Thursday December 28, at 11 AM.

Edward J. Borza

Dec 24, 2006

Beloved husband of the late Bernadine; father of Michael E. Borza, Nancy J. Sweeney and Carol Start; brother of Herman Borza and the late Mary Kury and Anna Jacob; also 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. No Visitation.A Funeral Mass will be held in Risen Lord Church, 3250 California Avenue, on Friday, January 5, 2007 at 10 am.

Carole A. Cervone-Kostyal

Jan 1, 1970

Carole A. Cervone-Kostyal, age 62, of Ross Township, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Beloved Wife of Louis A. Kostyal; Loving Mother of Cynthia (Mark) Cuccuini; Cherished Grandmother of Catalina Cuccuini; Daughter of the late Joseph F. and Betty Ann Cervone; Sister of the late David and Joseph Cervone; Niece of Eileen (late Peter) Cervone, Dalda (late Frank)...

James "Herky" Kramer

Jan 1, 1970

James "Herky" Kramer, age 88, of Woods Run, on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.  Beloved Husband of the late Dorothy A. Kramer; Father of Deborah Reft, Scott (Patricia) Kramer, Robert (Lynette) Kramer, Karen (Richard) Olczak, and the late Chris Kramer.  Grandfather of Steven and Kevin (Jessica) Reft, Courtney (John) Quinn, and Scott (Jackie) Kramer.  Great-grandfather of Savannah and Skyler Reft,...

Michael Stephen Solinsky

Jan 1, 1970

Michael Stephen Solinsky, age 84, of the Northside, on Sunday, March 20, 2022;  Beloved husband of Rebekah (Swoyer) Solinsky; Father of Debra (John) Dey; Grandfather of Heather (Mike) Grguras, Joshua (Felicia) Dey, Mary Dey, Johnny Dey, Holly Dey  and the late Thomas M. Burkhiser; also survived by many great-grandchildren; Son of the late Michael A. and Margaret E. Solinsky;...

Joseph S. Skrtich

Jan 1, 1970

Joseph S. Skrtich, age 96, of Allison Park,  passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022.  Beloved Father of Joseph Skrtich, Steve (Lucy) Skrtich, David (Karen) Skrtich and Robert (Brandi) Skrtich; Grandfather of Thomas (Jamie), Robert (Stacie), Jennifer, Christina, Samantha and Cassandra; great-grandfather of Maranda, Eric, Kennedy, David and Lucas; great-great grandfather of Aubree and Rilee; son of the late...

Michael J. Senchisen

Jan 1, 1970

Michael J. Senchisen, age 74, of McCandless Township, on Monday, December 7, 2021; Beloved husband of the late Cheryl Senchisen; Father of Michelle, Melissa, Joseph, Sherri, Tina, Christopher and the late Kimberly; Grandfather and Great-grandfather to many; Son of the late John and Fern Senchisen; Brother of Nancy, Mary, Patty, and the late Jennette, Roseanne, Richard, John and Harry. ...

Janice A. (Gomerick) Platek

Jan 1, 1970

Janice A.. (Gomerick), of Ross Township,, on Saturday, May 29, 2021, age 78,   received her angel wings and went with God.  Devoted wife of 58 years to the late Vincent Platek; Loving Mother to her ten (10) children from oldest to youngest:  Vinnie (Diane), Rene (David) Williams, Jeff (Joann), Susan (Alan) Wright, Michele (Vince) Yakemovicz, Greg (Jennifer), Eric (Dawn),...

Theodore H. Szoch, Jr.

Jan 1, 1970

Theodore H. "Ted" Szoch, Jr., 83, od Pittsburgh,a hero in human form, died Saturday, January 2, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19.  Born in New Kensington, he was the son of the late Theodore Szoch, Sr. and Wanda Kielbas Szoch.  Ted graduated from Arnold High School and worked for Allegheny Ludlum Steel as a roll turner until founding the...

Thomas "Rudy" Borza

Jan 1, 1970

Thomas P. "Rudy" Borza, on Monday, October 19, 2020.  Father of Adam T. Borza and the late Megan Borza; grandfather of Scott and Jaedyn Dosdor; son of the late Herman and Ruth Borza; brother of Robert (Dorothy) Borza, Margaret (Phillip) Petrie and the late James R.; also survived by nieces and nephews.  Friends received 2-6 p.m. Thursday (following CDC...

Joyce M. (Richard) Hartz

Jan 1, 1970

Joyce M. Hartz, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020;  Beloved wife of the late Dale Hartz; mother of Dale (Kathy) Hartz, Matt (Cindy) Hartz, George "Buzzy" (Heather) Hartz, Tina (Tony) Zekas and the late Ron Hartz; grandmother of Kristy, William, Christopher, Matthew, Ryan, Brittany, Jenna and George; great-grandmother of Alaina, Robert and Alexandra; Sister of Carrol (Rich) Ordean, Linda (late...

George P. Gregor

George P. Gregor, on Tuesday, July 4, 2017; Beloved husband of  the late Nancy (Tollan) Gregor; Son of the late John and Marie Gregor; Brother-in-law of Barbara White; Uncle of Debra White; Brother of Paul Gregor.

Rose Vignale

Rose Vignale, age 97, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017;  Beloved Wife of the late Arthur; mother of the late Patricia (surviving spouse Stephen Bezila).