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

The Very Reverend Monsignor George William Appleyard

The Very Reverend Monsignor George William Appleyard

Nov 2, 2026



The Very Reverend Archimandrite Monsignor George William Appleyard.

 The Very Reverend Archimandrite Monsignor George William Appleyard passed away on Monday November 2, 2026, at The Willows Presbyterian Senior Care. He was born on January 17, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, to William H. and Violet (nee Fela) Appleyard. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary School in Brooklyn and graduated from Rice High...

Michael Sichak

Michael Sichak

Oct 30, 2026

Michael Sichak passed away on Friday October 30, 2026. Son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Sichak; Brother of the late Nancy Kaliar; survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A celebration of life and interment to be announced at a later date. 

Roberta A. Marsula

Roberta A. Marsula

Oct 28, 2026

Roberta A. Marsula passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2026.  Mother of Mary Margaret Lynn and Jeffrey E. Lynn, Jr,;  Grand Mother of Natasha, (Figueroa)) Logsdon and Paul Anthony Figueroa, also, one  brother. Interment Friday 11:00 am in Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery.

Judith A. Anselm

Judith A. Anselm

Oct 28, 2026

Judith Ann Anselm, age 84, of Washington, PA, with family at her side,  went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.  Loving Mother of Anna Marie R.,  Susan Nieder, Andrea Wise and the late Christine K. Wise; Grandmother of Shannon, Kristin, Ashley, Michelle, Joshua, and the late Christine A.; Great-grandmother of Amir, Savannah, Brantley, Scarlett, Dominic, and...

John J. Samosky

John J. Samosky

Oct 26, 2026

John J. Samosky "Ice",  at age 83 of Cranberry Township, formerly of Brighton Heights passed away on Monday October 26, 2026. Beloved Husband of Carol Ann Samosky; Loving Father of Amy Samosky and Beth (Samosky) and Kevin Mudd; Grandfather of Gabriella Grace Mudd; Son of the late John and Ann Samosky; Brother of Paul (Patricia) Samosky; Uncle of Paul Samosky...

Barbara Ann (Anderson) Farrell

Barbara Ann (Anderson) Farrell

Oct 18, 2026

Barbara Ann (Anderson) Farrell, age  87, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026.  Beloved Wife of the late Donald J. Farrell; Mother of her beloved children Angela S. Farrell and the late Dennis J. Farrell; Daughter of the late Walter and MaryJo (Murphy) Anderson; Barbara is also survived by brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews.

Barbara grew up...

Richard Skip Gapinski

Richard Skip Gapinski

Oct 10, 2026

Richard Skip Gapinski passed away at age 82, from the Northside on Saturday October 10, 2026. Beloved Husband of the late Josephine Gapinski; Loving Father of Tracy (Craig) Roessler and Chris (Ashli) Gapinski; StepFather to: Judy (Ray) Carrabbia and Joseph (Carey) Keay; Grandfather of RJ, Casey, Brandon, Luke, Alesha, Mallory, Sophie, Grace,and Angie; Great-Grandfather of Nora, Reagan, Sebastian, Colton, Brooks,...

Ronald John Ross

Ronald John Ross

Oct 7, 2026

Ronald John Ross, age 65  peacefully passed on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.  He is survived by his children Kristi Bezio, Brandon (Ashley) Hoffman and Rachel Ross; his grandchildren John, Gage, Justice, Brandon, Jr., Mia and Jaxson; He is  also survived by his brothers Glenn (Eileen) Ross, Ken (Sandy) Ross, Denny (Kate) Ross, Ed (late Tammy) Ross, Timothy  Ross (Molly) and...

Maran Ellen Bittner

Maran Ellen Bittner

Sep 30, 2026

Maran Ellen Bittner, age 80, of Pittsburgh,  passed peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.  Beloved Wife of the late Austin John Bittner III; Loving Mother of Melissa (Jim) Hart and Nadine Gossett; Grandmother of MacKenzie,  Jessie, Krista and Jonathan; Daughter of the late Inez and John Wahn.  Maran was loved by her...

Scott David Cousins

Scott David Cousins

Sep 7, 2026

Scott David Cousins passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at age 63. Ex-Husband of Doris Cousins; Father of Brandon (Aimee) Cousins; Stepfather of Kristen Purifoy and Jazmine Domonski; Grandfather of Isabelle, Abigail, and Eliott Cousins, Arianna and Desirae Purifoy; Son of the late William Cousins and late Ella Cousins-McCrackin; Brother of William Cousins; Nephew of George and Michael Titchnell;...

Michael Titus

Michael Titus

Aug 19, 2026

Michael Titus, age 65, passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2026. Husband of Robin Anne Dates; Father of Michael, Rachel, Joseph , Shayna Titus and Barbara James; Grandfather of Shanyah, Shawna, and Makayla James; Son of the late Janice Marie Titus; Brother of Leslie Hunley, Renee Williams, and Kimberly Mise. he loved watching old westerns, Basketball and his beloved Steelers...

Robert Paul Hatala

Robert Paul Hatala

Aug 17, 2026

Robert Paul Hatala, age 75, of the North Side, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026.  Beloved Son of the late Joseph and Pauline Hatala; Brother of Joseph (Judith) Hatala, Mary Ann (Thomas) Hussar and Tom Hatala.   He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Relatives and friends will be received on Friday from 2:00 pm -...

Von Gregory Guyton

Von Gregory Guyton

Aug 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Von Gregory Guyton

Von Gregory Guyton, age 50, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Von was a beloved son, brother, father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, nephew and friend. To know Von was to know someone who loved being around people. He enjoyed good food, good competition, good conversation, and most...

Kimberly K. (Cushanick) Turkovich

Kimberly K. (Cushanick) Turkovich

Aug 5, 2026

Kimberly K. (Cushanick) Turkovich, age 65, of Ross Township, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.  She was the Wife of David A. Turkovich; Mother of Ashley (David) Notte; Grandmother of Ella Notte; Daughter of the late Harry and Genevieve Cushanick; Sister of Steve and Gary Cushanick; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

NO VISITATION, SERVICES AND INTERMENT PRIVATE.

Judith Lee Sutton

Judith Lee Sutton

Aug 3, 2026

Judith Lee Sutton  beloved wife and mother passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026.  A loving nurse for 30 years by profession who continued to devote her life to the care of others up until the very end.  Wife of James P. Sutton and the late James F. McCartan;  Mother of Cynthia McCartan, the late James F. ( the late...

Dennis Jude Payne

Dennis Jude Payne

Aug 3, 2026

Dennis Jude Payne passed away on Monday August 3, 2026. Beloved husband of Lois June Payne; father of Donald (Denise) Payne, Colleen (Rick) Lane, and Melanie Payne; Grandfather of ( Connor, Erin, and Lillian), (Richard, Noah, Ryan, Bella, Jacob, and Dennis), (Trey and Shea); Son of the late Donald and Dolores Payne; Brother of Dawn Wanniger, and the late Patricia...

Mildred C. Pullen

Mildred C. Pullen

Jul 31, 2026

Mildred C. Pullen, age 94,  of Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.  Beloved Wife of the late John Edward Pullen, Sr.; Mildred was one of 11 children born to Joseph A. and Catherine (Blatt) Schmitt;  Mother of John Edward Pullen, Jr., Theresa M. (David) Natale, Denise Pullen, Michele C. (Craig) Castiglione and the late Gary P. (surviving Michelle)...

Thomas Edward Bahney

Thomas Edward Bahney

Jul 19, 2026

THOMAS EDWARD BAHNEY Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Thomas Edward Bahney passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on September 4, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rose Bahney, and by his loving wife, Judy Bahney. Tom’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his children, grandchildren,...

Julia M. Cushanick

Julia M. Cushanick

Jul 8, 2026

Julia M. Cushanick, age 85 of the North Side, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.  Beloved Wife of the Late Victor E. Cushanick, Sr.; Mother of Beth Ann Cushanick and the late Victor E. Cushanick, Jr.; Grandmother of Brieann Cushanick, Carol Ann Cushanick and Alex Cushanick; Great-grandmother of Silas and Westyn; Daughter of the late Michael and Anna Mihalich;...

Ralph A. Shutterly, Jr.

Ralph A. Shutterly, Jr.

Jul 8, 2026

Ralph A. Shutterly, Jr. of Greensburg, PA , age 85, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026.  He was born on August 4, 1940 in Uniontown, PA.   Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph A. Shutterly, Sr. and Pauline "Polly" Shutterly, and his longtime companion Flo Wolfe.  Also preceded in death by aunts Lib Rusnock, Honey Purcell, Mary Jones,...