All Obituaries

William J. Plichta passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 16, 2021 age 73 of Munhall formerly of Pleasant Hills, after a recent diagnosis of cancer. Son of the late Joseph and Anna Plichta; Beloved husband of Paula L. (Bunecicky) Plichta; to which he said "why look for silver when you already have gold", Loving and devoted father of Katelin (Dave) Krayesky and Aire (Matt) Reese; Cherished pappy of Winslow and Marlow Reese; Little brother of...

Ben A. Garson on January 15, 2021, age 94 of Munhall.  Ben was born in Carnegie the son of the late Anthony and Katharine Gorczyca.  He was a WWII Army Veteran and a retired welder for Allied Welding.  Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Frena) Garson.  Loving father of Jacqueline Brogan, Michele (Robert) Naugler, Benny (Kathy) Gorczyca and step father of Karen (Peter) Dougherty, Donna (Steve) Widmeyer, Wayne (Vicki) Frena and the late Jim Frena.  Cherished...

After a long battle Tracey went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2021.  Tracey will be deeply missed by her parents Nancy (Keith) Janosko and Ted Naulder.  Beloved mother of her two adoring children Kendal Lekovitch and Charley Simmons.  Loving sister of Amy (Philip) Stanley, Mandy Janosko, Adam (Krystal) Janosko and Josh (fiancee Erin) Janosko.  Special niece to Jay (fiancee Nancy) Naulder, Barbara Koval, Carol (Chris) Lawrence...

Diane Marie DiLucia on Thursday, January 14, 2021, age 51 of Pittsburgh; Beloved daughter of Nancy (Dyszkiewicz) DiLucia and the late Ronald J. DiLucia; loving mother of Jeffrey Korbelic, Nickolas Brucker and the Late George Korbelic; cherished sister of Rebecca DiLucia and Ronald DiLucia. Diane was a longtime waitress at Chilis and Lone Star. Thanks to the caregivers for all the love and wonderful care you have given to Diane and our family. Family and friends will be received on Sunday,...

On January 13, 2021 age 94, formerly of Lincoln Place.  Irma was born in Pittsburgh on February 1, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Beatrice (DeBor) Jane.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Johnston.  Loving mother of Susan (David) Sabin, Judith (Ronald) Layton and Robert (Melanie) Johnston.  Loving grandmother of Ryan, Dana (Larisa), Laura (Jaclyn), Jody (Shawn), Nan (Bryan), Dustin (Melissa), Lee (Erin), Katie (Kyle), Brian (Emily) and Emily...

Rose Marie Frinsco, 89 years of age, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2021.   She was a lifelong resident of Munhall.  Rose Marie was a retired employee of Pittsburgh National Bank (PNC) at both the Eighth Avenue Branch in Homestead and a Pittsburgh location later in her career. Beloved daughter of the late John and Julia (Latsko) Frinsco. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters Dolores Byrnes and Marion Frinsco.  She is...

On January 6, 2021 age 99 of North Huntingdon Twp.  She was born in Altoona, PA the daughter of Roy and Margaret Sharp.  She was the beloved wife of the late William Gavin.  Loving mother of Sharon Kern and Judith Haines.  Grandmother of Kristin Kern, Todd Kern, Heather Santucci, Jason Haines, Amber Baker, Holly Haines, 6 step grandchildren and the late Ryan Haines.  Great - grandmother of 7 great grandchildren and 15 step great grandchildren and great - great...

Gerald T. Firek on January 5, 2021, age 80, of Pittsburgh. He was born in Vandergrift a son of the late George and Mary (Filo) Firek. Beloved husband of 56 years to Kathleen (McArdle); loving father of Marci (John) Sterling, Bob (Rhonda) Firek, Brian (Karin) Firek, and Matt Firek. Cherished grandfather of RaeAnn and Renee Firek; Cherished brother of Mary Rose (John) Gupton and David (Cathy) Firek; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gerry was honorably discharged from the...

Robert Edward Klotz on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, age 62, of Jefferson Hills formerly of West Homestead. Born on June 8, 1958 a son of the late Robert and Philomena (DePaolo) Klotz. Beloved husband just shy of 40 years to Lynn (Pishinsky) Klotz; loving father of Sarah (Collin) Whitsett, Hannah (Carl) Jackson and Beckah (Stuart Russell) Klotz; cherished Pappy of Everett and Avery Jackson; dear brother of Ronald E. (Alissa) Klotz; also survived by his mother-in-law Nancy (Mosser) Pishinsky, a...

Alice B. Redpath (Ryan) on Sunday, January 3, 2021, age 93, of West Mifflin. Born in Homestead the daughter of the late James and Catherine (Slater) Ryan. She is survived by her grandchildren: Thomas (Kathy) Redpath, Joelle (Bob) Orris and Matthew (Sharon) Redpath; and great-grandchildren: James, Julianna, Jillian and Angeline. She was preceded in death by her son James E. Redpath. She was a retired secretary for Homeville Jr. High School. Alice will be dearly missed by all...