Obituaries

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

Darleen S. Kostelnik passed away on April 23, 2024.  She was born in Braddock, PA the daughter of the late Edgar and Opal (Miller) Giles.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kostelnik.  Loving mother of Vincent E. (Marianne) Kostelnik.  Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline Bartow, Ashley (Kory) Bassett, Elisa (Aslan) Stuver and Alexa Kostelnik.  Special great-grandmother of Boden,...

Apr 19, 2024

Craig E. Fennell, 54 years of age, of Lincoln Place, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2024. He was the beloved son of Jacqueline (Hunt) Fennell and the late Paul Fennell Sr. He was the youngest brother of the late Paul Fennell Jr., Don (Lisa) Fennell, Cheryl (David) Morse, and Lora (Gordon) Ayres. He is survived by nieces and a...

Apr 16, 2024

Beatrice Evelyn Morrison Potts passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on April 16, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. She turned 100 years old on February 27, 2024 and celebrated on that day with children, grandchildren and friends listening to country music at Pucketts in Franklin, Tennessee. Her big birthday party planned for March 2 had to be cancelled due...

Apr 14, 2024

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Daniel E. Wehrer, age 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born May 8, 1955 to the late Russell and Ann (Matta) Wehrer of Munhall, Daniel grew up alongside two brothers: David (Sue) Wehrer &Mark (Debbie) Wehrer; and a sister, Diane (Jack) McCambridge. Daniel leaves behind the love and light...

Apr 13, 2024

Edward Richard Givens of Munhall passed away on April 13,2024 at the age of 92 on his Birthday. He was the beloved husband to Fay Audrey (Martin) Givens who was the love of his life. Loving & cherished father to Kris (Givens) Rose & grandfather to his pride & joys Julianna, Mikayla & Ava Rose. A caring Uncle to many...

Apr 8, 2024

Dolores M. Gaffney, of West Mifflin passed away while surounded by her loving family on April 8, 2024 at the age of 93.  SHe was born in West Mifflin the daughter of Frank and Ann (McDonough) Harancher.  Beloved wife of the late WIlliam Gaffney.  Cherished mother of Kathleen Gaffney, Diane (the late Donald) Wallis and Marlene (Thomas) Prentice.  Loving grandmother...

Apr 7, 2024

Shirley Mae Lydon, age 68, passed away in her home, peacefully and surrounded by family, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Born July 21, 1955 to the late Joe and Betty  Mae (Edmundson) Lees of Pittsburgh, as one of nine siblings: Marsha (Dan) Cunningham, Betty Lees, Richard (Georgia) Lees, Joey Lees, David (Kathie) Lees, and the late Barbara Lees, Raymond Lees,...

Apr 1, 2024

Nancy passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born on September 7, 1948 in Wilkinsburg, PA to the late Richard and Geraldine Gasser. Nancy graduated for Munhall High School. She is preceded in death by her son, Kirk Rodda. Loved sister to Suzanne Cutts. Cherished mother to Justin Rodda and Kristen Stephens and beloved grandmother to Addisu,...

Mar 31, 2024

Robert M. Mackey passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Pittsburgh the son of Lee and the late Patricia (Pomocki) Mackey.  Husband of Nicole (Wyno) Mackey.  Cherished father of Dereck Mackey, Elizabeth Mackey, and Johnathan Wilder.  Brother of Kenneth Mackey.  Robert liked to go to the gym, was an avid fisherman,...

Mar 31, 2024

Henry passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  He was born on June 16, 1946 at Homestead Hospital the son of the late Henry "Pip" and Jean Cerra.  Henry graduated from Munhall High School and Northeastern University in Boston MA.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years Susan, his son Michael (Rachel) and grandson "Jack" (John).  Also survived...

Mar 19, 2024

Edward William Hyzak, known to many as Ed or Edge, peacefully passed away on March 19th, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA at the age of 94. He was born September 5, 1929 in West Homestead, PA and was a beloved member of the Community. 

Ed was a dedicated steel worker for US Steel National Tube in McKeesport, PA, where he devoted his...

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...

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 the late  Irving H. Van Horn, Jr. and Evelyn V. (Reeves) Van Horn. Eric leaves behind a loving wife, Mary Ann (Voytko) and doting daughter, Hannah (Dom) Garcia, along with a grandson,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...