Obituaries

Aaron St. John Fancsali

Aaron St. John Fancsali

Mar 9, 2024

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, Aaron St. John Fancsali, age 55, peacefully went home with the Lord, surrounded by his beloved family. Born February 10, 1969 in Pittsburgh to mother Heidi J. Fancsali-Gigliotti and father Ronald J. Fancsali, Aaron was a bright star in an otherwise dim world. Aaron was selfless in the truest sense of the word; he was...

Eric H. Van Horn

Eric H. Van Horn

Mar 2, 2024

Eric H. Van Horn, age 77, of Munhall, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 2. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 18, 1947, to Irving H. Van Horn, Jr. and Evelyn V. (Reeves) Van Horn, Evelyn survives. Eric leaves behind a loving wife, Mary Ann (Voytko) and doting daughter, Hannah (Dom) Garcia, along with a grandson,...

Frank "Buz" E. Thomas

Frank "Buz" E. Thomas

Feb 22, 2024

Frank E. Thomas of West Mifflin Borough (Bull Run), Pennsylvania, died on February 22, 2024, at the age of 89, but his ocean blue eyes, trademark storytelling, and quick wit will never be forgotten.

 

He was born on December 17, 1934, in Bull Run, in the very, same family house he would live out his days before becoming a snowbird and...

Raymond Michael Butko

Raymond Michael Butko

Feb 18, 2024

Raymond Michael Butko, age 94 of west Mifflin, born September 3, 1929 in Homeville died February 18, 2024. He was the son of the late Andrew and Anna (Winters) Butko. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years Laura (Marsh) Butko in 2015 and by his first wife, Janet Stetson. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Andrew, Francis...

Eleftherios "Lou" Parikakis

Eleftherios "Lou" Parikakis

Feb 16, 2024

Eleftherios (Lou) Parikakis 

1930 - 2024

Lou Parikakis of Allison Park, PA passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024.  He was 93 years old.

Lou and his sister, Helen (deceased) were born in Homestead, PA to Michael Parikakis and Virginia Mousadis Parikakis.

Lou was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.  While stationed in the Great Lakes Region on USCG cutter Mackinaw he...

Anna Marie Giovannini

Anna Marie Giovannini

Feb 13, 2024

Age 95, of Munhall passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 13th.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Pierino Joseph Giovannini.  Loving Mother of Annamaria Comstock (Dale), Teresa Moeslein (Bob), Louis Giovannini (Lori), Antoinette Giovannini Rodgers (Andy), Rose Gentile (late Joseph), John Giovannini.  Cherished Grandmother of Oliver Comstock, Annamarie Cupp,...

Robert L. Mathieson

Robert L. Mathieson

Feb 12, 2024

Robert L. Mathieson, age 92, of Chambersburg PA passed away on February 12, 2024. He was born in White Township, Indiana County, the son of Dr. Robert and Beatrice (Lloyd) Mathieson. His wife of 43 years, Dolores (Gulich) Mathieson, preceded him in death in March 2009. He is survived by his brother, Richard W. Mathieson, and two nephews Richard C....

Charles G. Comer, Jr.

Charles G. Comer, Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Charles Comer, Jr. passed away suddenly at his residence on February 9, 2024.  He was born the son of the late Charles and Lillian (Kardos) Comer, Sr.  He was the beloved husband of Kimberly (Caven) Comer.  Cherished father of Jennifer (Alex) Osgood, Chuck (Tess Douglas) Comer and Nick (Giovanna) Comer.  Special grandfather to Liam, Maxwell and Owen Osgood.  Charles was...

Dorothy M. Welsh

Dorothy M. Welsh

Feb 9, 2024

Age 87, of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on February 9th, 2024. She was predeceased by her dedicated husband of 62 years, Gerald Welsh. Loving mother of William (Barb) of Houston, Steven (Beverly) of Munhall, Jerry (Lisa) of West Mifflin, Carol (Bud) Curry of Elizabeth Twp. and Jean (Bill) Marshall of Jefferson Hills....

Denise (Swisher) Beasock "Fontaine"

Denise (Swisher) Beasock "Fontaine"

Jan 31, 2024

On January 31, 2024, Denise (Swisher) Beasock, age 71 of Munhall, formerly of Hays, PA passed away at home after a courageous battle against cancer. Denise loved being with her family and friends, always having fun, with an infectious laugh and zest for life. She adored and doted over all her fur babies throughout the years. She was Mommy to...

Elaine H. Lally

Elaine H. Lally

Jan 31, 2024

Elaine H. Lally went home to dwell in the house of the Lord forever on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at the age of 93. Born in Monnessen, PA on March 8, 1930 to parents, the late Michael and Susan (Karas) Selcan, she is preceded in death by her late husband, the beloved Thomas R. Lally four siblings: brothers Michael &...

Alice Marlane Takacs

Alice Marlane Takacs

Jan 29, 2024

ALICE MARLANE (NAGY) TAKACS- On January 29, 2024, Alice, age 76 of Hays (Pittsburgh, PA), after a decade-long battle with fronto-temporal dementia, passed away peacefully at Whitehall Borough Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center with family by her side. Born on Oct. 2, 1947 in Clairton, she is survived by her beloved husband, James Takacs of Hays and brother, David Nagy...

Patricia Ann Volpe

Patricia Ann Volpe

Jan 20, 2024

Patricia Ann (Mioski) Volpe passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on Saturday January 20, 2024, age 79 years of Munhall.  She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Ronald F. Volpe, Sr.  Loving Mother of Tracey (Joe) Cibula, Nadine (Rafael) Delao, Robert (Kelly) Torma.  Cherished grandmother of Kylie McGary, Adam Christopher, Jessica and Ralphy Delao,...

Kay F. Hood

Kay F. Hood

Jan 20, 2024

Kay Hood passed away on January 20, 2024.  She was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio the daughter of the late Francis and Doris (Eslary) Longo. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Hood.  Cherished mother of Mary Frances and Edward Hood.  Loving sister of Sister Frances Ann Longo and the late Barbara Longo.  Kay was a retired nurse for St....

Carole A. Haddad

Carole A. Haddad

Jan 17, 2024

It is with much sadness we announce the passing of Carole Haddad. Carole peacefully left this world on January 17, 2024. She was born August 7, 1953 to Betty and Chuck. Loving and cherished wife of 54 years to Bob. Devoted mother of Bob (Cass) and Becky. Adored Na-Na of Aliyah (Dom), grandog Aries and great-grandaughter Natalie Love. Beloved sister...

William "Bill" Richard Bertan

William "Bill" Richard Bertan

Jan 17, 2024

William (Bill) Richard Bertan, 71, died in Pittsburgh on January 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 29, 1952, in Hays, PA. He went to Holy Angels Grade School (where he was an alter boy), Serra Catholic High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1972-76. He was the son of Nancy M. (Vanistendael) Bertan and the...

Edith "Edie" Moser

Edith "Edie" Moser

Jan 17, 2024

Edith Moser of Munhall went to be with our Lord on January 17,2024 at the age of 96. Born in Duquesne, she was predeceased by her husband William. Beloved mother of William R. (Kathy) of Munhall and Lynne (Len) of Pleasant Hills. Grandmother to Bill Moser (Amber), Mike Moser (Candice), Jason Kolodziej (Lauryn), and Bethany Loosararian (Jake). Cherished great-grandmother to...

Lynn M. Butler

Lynn M. Butler

Jan 12, 2024

Lynn Marie Butler, also known as Lynnie, passed away on January 12, 2024, at UPMC Canterbury Inpatient Family Hospice, in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, at the young age of 66 following a short illness. Lynn was born on March 23, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to her late mother, Patricia Miller and father, Ronald Miller. 

Lynn was a wife, daughter, sister, mother, and...

William J. King, Sr.

William J. King, Sr.

Jan 12, 2024

KING WILLIAM J. "BILL": Age 88, of Munhall, on January 12, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Peggy (Cunningham) King; loving father of Peggy A. King, William J. (Linda) King, Jr., Daniel J. King and Edward T. (Kris) King; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Steven, Joshua, Marie, Jessica, William III, Patrick, Andrew and Allison; and great-grandfather of nine. Bill loved his...

Dorothy Latzy

Dorothy Latzy

Jan 4, 2024

Dorothy Latzy, age 94, went home to the Lord on January 4, 2024. Born in Homestead to  parents, the late Frank and Anna (Lucas) Luteran, she is pre-deceased by cherished husband John Latzy. Beloved mother of five: Karen Latzy, David (Ginny) Latzy, Kenneth (Patricia) Latzy, Kristine Latzy, and John (Kim Latzy). Grandmother of Rebecca (Neal) Luther, Kimberly Latzy, Sarah (Colin)...

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