All Obituaries

On September 19, 2021, age 86 of West Mifflin, formerly of Munhall.  Dorothy was born in Homestead; the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Posten) Franks.  Beloved sister of Darrell (late Elonor) Franks.  Dorothy will be sadly missed by her cousins and many friends.  She was a retired radiology technician for UPMC and a lifelong member of Anne Ashley United Methodist Church in Munhall.  Joanne was very involved in the church and met a young boy...

On September 19, 2021, age 86 of West Homestead.  Joanne was born in Homestead; the daughter of the late John and Naomi (Guderberr) Jones.  Beloved wife of the late James Wriede.  Cherished mother of Christopher (Kirsten) and Mark (Kathleen). Loving grandmother of Olivia and Avery.  Special aunt to Lynn Simon and Richard Daniels.  Preceded in death by her sister Dolly Daniels.  Joanne was a lifelong member of St. John Mark Lutheran Church in...

On Friday September 17, 2021, age 73 years of Munhall; Beloved wife of Gary C. Wolfe; Loving mother of Holly (David) Felch, Jennifer (Michael) Wolfe and the late Cynthia Davis; Cherished Grandmother to Alex, Chelsie, Jacob, Lauren and Darwin. Thanks to the caregivers for all the love and wonderful care you have given to Jeri and our family.  Family and friends will be received on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00...

On September 14, 2021, Bettie age 101, of West Mifflin went home to her Lord and Savior.  Bettie was born in Braddock; the daughter of the late Michael and Leona (Dolan) Davis.  Beloved wife of the late Francis O'Brien.  Loving mother of Cassandra (the late William) Summerly.  Cherished grandmother of Stacey Jane (Tim) Morrison and Erin Beth (Jason) Coffman.  Adoring great-grandmother of Ryan Morrison, Tyler Morrison and Caitlyn Coffman.  Also...

On September 7, 2021, age 63 of Baden formerly of Sharon and Munhall surrounded by his loving family, Bill went home to his Lord and Savior.  Beloved husband of Dawn (Readshaw) Loving father of Jared (Jenna) and Kyle (Danielle) Cherished grandfather of Ruby, Theodore, Presley and Logan. Brother of Jim Thomas, Darlene Harper, Ed (Joyce) Thomas, and Patty Bobbie. Also many nieces and nephews. Bill was a retired business analyst for the Dept. of Human Services. He had a great...

Suddenly on September 5, 2021 age 22 of Munhall.  Beloved son of Sheri (Al) Hawthorn and Brian (Lori) Stramaski.  Cherished brother of Dylan J. Stramaski, Dustin Vargo, Hope (Nate) McAfee and Jesi Freuden. Loving uncle to Carson McAfee.  Special grandson to Louis "Smokey" (the late Marsha) Schempp, Irene(Tom) Bell, Art (Barb) Stramaski, Lois (the late Rich) Atwood and the late Alfred (Irene) Hawthorn.  Nephew to Brian (Dawn) Schempp, Scott (Tabitha) Schempp,...

Nancy R. Bytheway passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, age 76 years of Pittsburgh; Born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Kenneth O. and Aulma Lee (Mathos) Robison. Cherished sister of Charles (Ann) Robison, Kenneth (Regina) Robison and Paul (Elizabeth "Betty") Robison; Loving mother of Kimberly Bytheway, Kenneth Bytheway and Jodi Krszal; Loving grandmother of Shown Johns, Charles Becher, Miranda Becher, Shane Murphy, Charles Murphy, Cameron Bytheway and the late Jack...

On August 30, 2021, Irene Gyongyosy, age 92, lifelong resident of West Homestead and lifelong member of the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Homestead.  Irene was a retired secretary for Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad with 32 years of service.  Beloved aunt to Elaine (Gene) Saus, Jerome McKinney, Donald (Daryl) McKinney and Gail Chase.  Great-Aunt to numerous great- nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews. Preceded in death by her...

Stephen Gerard Novacek III, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, age 76, of West Mifflin, PA and Clearwater, FL. Born in Pittsburgh; the son of the late Margaret (Gretz) and Stephen Gerard Novacek, Jr. Beloved husband of Linda (Brunner) Novacek; Loving father of Stephen G. Novacek, IV (Lisa), Richard Novacek (Lori), Deana Read (Doug) and Daniel Novacek; Cherished grandfather of Austin, Jordyn, Abby Read, Luke and Max Novacek, Kaylee and Emilee Novacek; Dear brother of...

Veronica Vayda Thompson, Ph.D. of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away at age 76 years, on Sunday August 29, 2021. Veronica was born in Homestead, the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Saloga) Vayda. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, John M. Thompson, Ph.D., and their two daughters Mary Kathryn Thompson, Ph.D. and Anne Margaret Thompson, Ph.D. (Will C. Lauer), and granddaughters Alexandra Catherine and Beatrice Anne. She is also survived by her brother Daniel Vayda, Ph.D....