All Obituaries

 Marjorie (Marge) Kennedy died on December 28, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Marge was born on March 3, 1938 to Annabelle and Edward Bingham in Aliquippa, PA. When Marge was 12 years old the Bingham family moved to Munhall, and it was at Munhall high school that Marge met William (Bill) Kennedy, her beloved husband and best friend for over 64 years. Together they built a wonderful life in West Mifflin, raising two sons, William (Bill) and James (Jim)...

Nancy Runco passed from this world to our Lord on January 17, 2022. Survived by her loving son Michael Runco, daughter-in-law Lisa, granddaughter Lilly, and surviving siblings. Nancy was the founder, along with her son, of Nancy B’s Bakery, home of the best chocolate chip cookie in the world. She was loved by everyone who was lucky enough to know her, who always had a smile and encouraging word to all that walked through the door. To Nancy everyone that came to the bakery were more...

William Bartko, age 67, my boyfriend, my knight, my husband, my lover, left his mortal body yesterday January 15, 2022 to go to his eternal home. We met when I was 15, married at 20 to Nancy (Thompson) Bartko. I felt care for, loved and Cherished. Most did not see the man he was. He was a Bible scholar; he read and studied every day. He quietly fought his struggles. He was a quiet man until you were ready for him, wisdom, zinger, or the weather. Family, or close friend, watch your food. (He...

 June E. (Kasprisin) Jones on January 13, 2022. June, age 71 went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She was born in North Braddock; the daughter of the late Albin "Kas" and Helen (Evans) Kasprisin.  She was the beloved wife of 48 years to Lynn Jones.  Cherished mother of Jaime Jones.  Grandmother of Monte, Riley, Kash and Ledger.  Loving sister of Judy (the late Paul) Stoeckle and Jan (Tom) Boyle-Frederick.  Special aunt to Duane (Judith)...

LaVerne Jean (Hinzel) Brody, 75, lifelong resident of West Mifflin, beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend passed away on January 12, 2022, following a year-long battle with health issues. LaVerne was born on December 4, 1946 in Homestead, PA to William Andrew Hinzel and LaVerne Bertha (Stoebe) Hinzel. LaVerne was a graduate of Munhall High School. She enjoyed working for the Shorkey Auto Group in Irwin, PA for over 30 years and cherished the friendships made there....

Fae Jeanne Henry passed away on Wednesday January 12, 2022, age 93 years of West Mifflin, PA. Born in McKeesport; a daughter of the late Dortha A. (Buzard) and Ralph T. Burkholder.  Beloved wife of Robert G. “Bob” Henry for 64 years. Loving mother Brenda J. Henry and the late David Robert Henry; Cherished sister of Laverne Firlott and the late Russ Firestone and late James W. Burkholder; also survived by many nieces or nephews. Fae was a woman of deep faith, a longtime...

Donald Vincent Lebedda “Labeets” suddenly on Monday, January 10, 2022, age 70 years of Ocoee, FL formerly of Lincoln Place, PA. Born in Braddock, PA; son of the late Frances (Minnick) and Michael Lebedda.  Beloved husband of Marlene A. (Feltes) Lebedda of whom he was married to for 16 years. Loving stepfather of Edward (Jen) McCallum and the late Craig McCallum; Cherished grandfather of Amanda (Bryan Davis) and Cody McCallum and great-grandfather of “Bob” Dylan...

Daniel M. Svilar died on Sunday, January 9, 2022, age 74, of Munhall, PA.  Born on February 26, 1947; a son of the late Anna (Saul) and Dragovich Svilar. Loving father of Jason (Camille) Svilar, Matthew (Abrondo) Svilar, DJ (Stephanie) Svilar and Amanda (Roberta) Svilar; Cherished grandfather of Jacob & Makenzie; also survived by nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his siblings: Millie, Michael, George, Fred, and Nick. Daniel served our...

Unexpectedly on January 7, 2021 age 63 of Munhall.  John was born in Pittsburgh the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Brehm) Brevak.  John was a retired security guard at the Allegheny County Court House for Allegheny County Police. Beloved husband of Jeanine Sabo – Brevak.  Cherished father of Jared Brevak.  Only brother of Rosemary (Dr. Robert) Lenigan of WA, Nancy Brevak of West Homestead and Linda (Donald) Rolf of WA..  Special uncle to many nieces,...

Stephen Richard Meilahn, 46, of Alsip, passed from this life Sunday, January 2, 2022. Stephen was born March 21, 1975 in Livonia, Michigan to Donna L. nee Charters and Michael Paul Meilahn. He was a United States Army veteran. Stephen was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Alsip and was employed as a heavy-duty tow truck operator. He enjoyed gardening and fishing and was a lover of all animals. Stephen is the loving father of Samuel Meilahn and the beloved fiance of Margaret...