Obituaries

Jeanine Goggin

Jeanine Goggin

Nov 23, 2022

Jeanine E. Goggin, age 65, passed away on November 23, 2022.

Jeanine was born in Homestead, PA; to the late James Goggin and Jean (Knepshield).

Beloved mother of Jason (Melinda) Goggin and the late Jonathan Gordon; Cherished grandmother of Makio "KO" Goggin, Brooke Gordon, and Michael Reid; Loving sister of John Goggin, Judy Melle, Janet Goggin, and the late Jay...

Leo Tobasco

Leo Tobasco

Nov 16, 2022

 

Leo T. Tobasco, age 80, of Hays died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 with his wife Sharon and step-daughter Janine at his side. Born in Hays; a son of the late Joseph P. Tobasco and Ann M. (Bracaliello). Beloved husband of 36 beautiful years to Sharon (Zelek); Loving Father of Joe (Lori) Tobasco, Leo (Louisa)Tobasco and the late Christopher...

Barbara Kasper

Barbara Kasper

Nov 16, 2022

 

Barbara Kasper, age 59, of Lincoln Place suddenly passed away on November 16, 2022.  She was born in Pittsburgh; the daughter of the late George and Mary (Burcin) Karplak.  Beloved wife of Christopher Kasper.  Loving mother of Amanda (fiancé Jimmie DiPasquale) Kasper, Elizabeth Kasper, Lisa (Russell) Rieger and Rachel Kasper.  Cherished grandmother of Jimonzeul, Adrianna and Dominic DiPasquale.  Special...

Jim Burkholder

Jim Burkholder

Nov 8, 2022

James R. Burkholder, age 86, formerly of New Castle, passed away on November 8th, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Born August 6, 1936, in New Castle, he was the son of J. Clyde and Virginia (Knox) Burkholder.

Jim was preceded in death on April 14, 2010, by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Janet L. (Taylor) Burkholder, whom...

Reine Theresa Sherlock (Truan)

Reine Theresa Sherlock (Truan)

Nov 7, 2022

Mrs. Reine Truan Sherlock, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was of the Catholic faith.

Reine was born on April 12, 1963 to Ms. Dorothy Barefoot and the late Mr. Robert Truan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by...

Leo Eugene Leslie

Leo Eugene Leslie

Nov 5, 2022

In loving memory of Leo Eugene Leslie Jr.  9/1/1963 - 11/5/2022

Leo Jr., 59, of West Mifflin PA, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022 surrounded by family. Leo Jr. was born in Ohio to the late Mary Alice and Leo Leslie on September 1, 1963. He graduated from West Mifflin North in 1981. He was married to Pauline Byrnes, the...

Helene Bernadette Hrosik (Kudla)

Helene Bernadette Hrosik (Kudla)

Nov 3, 2022

 

Helene Bernadette Hrosik on November 3, 2022 age 91 of West Mifflin. Helene was born in McKees Rocks the daughter of the late Stanley and Nellie (Chylek) Kudla.

She was was married to the love of her life, the late Bernard Hrosik for over 68 years. 

Beloved mother of Cheryl (the late Ken) Magness and Cynthia Kortz. Cherished grandmother...

Dianne Schneider

Dianne Schneider

Nov 1, 2022

Dianne M. Schneider, 78 of Whitaker, PA passed away on November 1, 2022 with her family by her side.

The second of three children was born on October 15, 1944 to Frank and Margaret Zadory in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Dianne grew up in Whitaker, PA with her parents and older brother, Frank and younger sister, Elaine. She was proud to be...

James Krausslach

James Krausslach

Oct 28, 2022

James William Krausslach, age 70, of Lincoln Place passed away suddenly on October 28, 2022.

Born in Pittsburgh; a son of the late James William Krausslach Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Lopata).

Beloved husband of 48 years to Barbara Ann (Rudolph); Dear brother-in-law of Mary Ellen (Don) Mey, Diane Rudolph, and Marsha (Fred) Boehm; loving uncle and great-uncle to many. Jim...

John Metro Kurtz, Sr.

John Metro Kurtz, Sr.

Oct 16, 2022

John passed away on October 16, 2022 at the age of 85 in Yuma, Arizona formerly of West Mifflin.  He was born in West Mifflin the son of the late John and Mary (Ferrence) Kurtz.  He was the beloved husband of the late Melanie R. (Morris) Kurtz.  Cherished father of John M. (Rondora) Kurtz, William M. (Diane) Kurtz and the...

Elizabeth "Betty" R. Magiske (Gigliotti)

Elizabeth "Betty" R. Magiske (Gigliotti)

Oct 10, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Magiske age 81 of Baldwin peacefully surrounded by her family went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2022.  She was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Mitchell) Gigliotti.

She was the beloved wife of George Magiske, Jr.  Cherished mother of George (Vernice) Magiske III, Dawn (David) Bowden...

Helen P. Bodrock (Proden)

Helen P. Bodrock (Proden)

Oct 7, 2022

Helen Bodrock, of Monongahela, formerly of Munhall, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2022 at the age of 94.  She was born in Stonemine, West Virginia; the daughter of the late George and Mary (Demko) Proden. She shared 68 loving years with beloved husband Michael “Mike” Bodrock who passed on in 2018.  

Everyone who met Helen loved...

Joseph J. "Silver Fox" Ruffing

Joseph J. "Silver Fox" Ruffing

Oct 6, 2022

Joseph J. "Silver Fox" Ruffing

Of Munhall, passed away on October 6, 2022, surrounded by those most precious to him, his devoted wife and children.  Joe was born in Homestead, on October 11, 1931, to the late Joseph G. and Loretta (Rausch) Ruffing.

Joe is survived by his high school sweetheart, Joanne (Zekany), his wife of 70 years, who he...

Dale P. Cochrane

Dale P. Cochrane

Oct 5, 2022

Dale P. Cochrane, age 66, of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, surrounded by family at UPMC Mercy Hospital. He died from a traumatic brain injury due to a fall on September 26, 2022. 

 

Dale was born March 15, 1956, to Roy and Eileen Cochrane of Pittsburgh. He worked as a journeyman electrician until his retirement...

John Jay Ryan "Rat"

John Jay Ryan "Rat"

Oct 3, 2022

John Jay Ryan "Rat", age 74, a lifelong resident of Hazelwood passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022.

Born in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Martin L. Ryan Sr. and Theresa Marie (Enocenti). Beloved father of Jennifer Ryan; Cherished grandfather of Kira Owens; Dear brother of Sandra Lee Ryan, Barbara Ann Ryan, Martin L. Ryan Jr. and the late...

William "Bill" Horn

William "Bill" Horn

Sep 30, 2022

William (Bill) Horn, age 85, of Lincoln Place passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 30, 2022.  He was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Percy and Elizabeth (Roger) Horn. Bill was a wonderful husband to his wife of 63 years Marie (Reutzel). He is loved and will be missed by his three children: William (Sharon) Horn,  Marie (Ronald)...

James H. Noroski

James H. Noroski

Sep 23, 2022

James H. Noroski, age 74, of McKeesport passed away suddenly on September 23, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Kathleen (Kemper) and Joseph Harold "Dink" Noroski. Loving father of Brett Noroski (Mindie) of Florida, Sarah Geissler (Todd) of North Huntingdon, PA, and the late Paul Noroski. Cherished grandfather of Alexis Noroski, Ashley Noroski, Jillian Geissler, and Daphne Geissler;...

Fred Dudek

Fred Dudek

Sep 18, 2022

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, Frank Frederick ("Fred") Dudek, of Spring Garden and Munhall, died following a brief illness.  Fred was the son of the late Alex and Rose (Lorenz) Dudek.  He is survived by his loving wife Darcy (Schavone) Dudek and sister Sandy Covone, brothers-in-law Philip Schavone and Dennis Sabolcik, niece and nephew Amber and Gian, and was great uncle...

JoAnn Kolesar (Hall)

JoAnn Kolesar (Hall)

Sep 16, 2022

JoAnn (Hall) Kolesar passed away on September 16, 2022, age 77, of Munhall, PA; a daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Halliwell) Hall. Fondly known to many as Mama Jo, she worked as an LPN for Braddock Hospital for over 30 years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, bowling and trips to the casino. She is survived by her children John Kolesar, James...

Betty Jean Good

Betty Jean Good

Sep 12, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Jean Good (Fuchs), announce her peaceful passing on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the age of 90.

She was born in Pittsburgh; a daughter of the late Eleanor (Schaum) and Joseph Fuchs.

Beloved wife of the late Earl Wayne Good; loving mother of Wayne (Kristen) Good, and Debra...

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