Obituaries

Oct 18, 2023

Dorothy A.  "Dotty" Brown, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at home.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 54 years, George R. Brown, daughters Billie Jo (Mark) Trocchio and Jennifer Lee Brown, her son George M. Brown of Pittsburgh, and  grandchildren Jacob Schnelbach, Nicolette Billcic, Tatum, Berlyn and Elijah...

Oct 18, 2023

Ian Lamar Fields, Jr. age 25, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023; Beloved Father of Tristian Fields and Kai Fields; Grandson of Noreen and Rick Stapinsky; Son of Dana Clark and Ian L. Fields, Sr.; Brother of Quotez "Tez" Richards, Dougie and Dylan Lentz, Autumn and Dominic Clark; Uncle of Lakelynn Lentz; Survived by many aunts, uncles,...

Oct 10, 2023

Dorothy Ann (Darges) Barthel, age 86, of Ross Township, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Beloved Mother of Valerie (Dean) Hess, Dan (Donna) Barthel and Tom (Cindy) Barthel; grandmother of Nathan (Fiancee Rachel) Hess, Molly Hess, Nicole Barthel and Alli Barthel; Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, the late Frank and Anna Darges, and her Aunt Margaret...

Oct 6, 2023

Dolores C. "Glevicky" Baum, age 78, of North Side, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 6, 2023.  Beloved wife of William Baum, Jr. Loving mother of Sandra (Chris) Kulwicki, Linda (Vance) Reddick and William (Lori) Baum.  Grandmother of Cara (Ian), Ryan (Rhiannon), Adam, Zachary (Sara), Joshua, Tyler (Paige), Brittney, Billy, and Brady.  Great-grandmother of Zachary and Oliver.  Daughter...

Oct 6, 2023

Gregory J. Nescott:  Federal Prosecutor and Religious Lay Leader        

Gregory Joseph Nescott, a federal prosecutor and leading lay voice in the Orthodox Church of America (OCA), died on October 6 at his home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He was 71.

Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Attorney Lewis J. Nescott and Olga...

Oct 5, 2023

Anthony Joseph Nard (Tony), 76, of Endicott, went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2023. A Pittsburgh native, Tony graduated from North Hills High, He attended the University of Miami and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh as a civil engineer. In the 70's, he moved to Athens, PA, serving as the borough administrator during the recovery...

Oct 4, 2023

Victor Emmanuel Cushanick, Jr., age 56, of Hopewell Township, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Loving Father of Alexandra Cushanick, Carol Ann Cushanick and Katherine Cushanick; Beloved Son of Julia M. and the late Victor Emmanuel Cushanick, Sr. Brother of Beth Ann Cushanick; Uncle of Brieann and Great-uncle of Silas; Best Friend of Eddie Hudzinski; also survived by cousins...

Oct 1, 2023

Dolores Jean Marciniak, a beloved mother, sister & Nana passed away on October 1, 2023, at the age of 74. She was surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her daughter's home. Dee lived an extraordinary life filled with accomplishments, cherished memories, and a vibrant personality that left an indelible mark on all who knew her.Born on November...

Sep 28, 2023

Patricia Catherine Croke, age 94, of the  North Side, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Beloved daughter of the late William J. Croke and Sabina A. (Ohm) Croke; Dear cousin of Francis J. (late Vera) Rimolt, Michael R. "Dick" Croke, Robert F. Croke and Ann Cahoe; Beloved cousin of the late Lois Jean Rimolt Wolff; Lifelong friend of the...

Sep 20, 2023

Raymond J. Hacker, Sr., age 73, of Reserve Township, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023; Husband of the late Andrea (Salamacha) Hacker; Father of Raymond A. Hacker; Brother-in-law of Barbara (late Peter) Zapalo, George (Nancy Deckant) Salamacha, Christine (Michael) Hoss, Mark (Debbie) Salamacha,  Marie (Bob) Doerge, and Ronald (Monique) Salamacha; also survived by 18 nieces and nephews and many...

Sep 17, 2023

Jean Frances (Salamacha) Kunkel passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 after a four year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Born August 27, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Anna M. (Valdhans) Salamacha.

Jean was a 1962 graduate of North Hills High School where her classmates described her as a "petite, vivacious" beauty.  She loved listening...

Sep 16, 2023

Esther M. Chulack, age 98, passed away in Sumter, SC on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  She was born in the village of Widnoon, Pennsylvania on March 9, 1925.  She lived most of her adult life in Pittsburgh, PA and her most recent years in Sumter, SC.

Esther loved spending time with her family and over the years enjoyed bowling, gardening,...

Sep 14, 2023

Slagle, Gerard Henry "Jerry"  or "the Pap", of Brighton Heights, (native of Ford City, PA), passed away at the age of 93 on Thursday, September 14, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of Alice (Grazorchalk) Slagle, and father of Lori Slagle.  Beloved grandfather of Sara and Alan (Kayla) Harper,  who he raised as his own.  Great-grandfather to baby Emilia....

Aug 28, 2023

Alexander Leszunov, Jr., 76 passed away Monday August 28, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Born June 12, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Alexander Leszunov, Sr. and Julia Goidich Leszunov.  In addition to his parents, his infant sister, Mary, also preceded him in death.  Alexander served in the...

Aug 27, 2023

Theresa A. Castriota, age 97, of Brighton Heights, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023.  Beloved Wife of the late Joseph A. Castriota; Mother of Elaine Castriota and Mary Jo Heidkamp (the late Harold Heidkamp); Grandmother of Joseph A. (Brandy) Heidkamp; Daughter of the late Dominic and Nicolette Antonelli; Sister of Gerri (Vick) Ilnicki and the late Michael Koma...

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...