Obituaries
John Pearson
Jan 13, 2011
On January 13, 2011, age 85, of Hazelwood Loving Husband of Hertha (Klessen) Pearson Beloved Father of Michael (Lori) Pearson of Manor and Mark (Janet) Pearson of Lincoln Place; Grandfather of Scott, Jennifer, Mandy, Beckie & Kelly Great-Grandfather of Samuel and Gavin Brother of William "Bill" (Marian) Pearson; Army Veteran of WW II Friends received on Sunday from 2-4 and...
Beatrice Wehrer
Jan 12, 2011
On January 12, 2011 age 87 of Munhall. Beloved wife of the late Warren E. Wehrer Loving mother of Wayne Wehrer, Rebecca Wehrer and Wyona (Charles) Rompala Grandmother of Dwayne(Kelly), Shawn and Bobbie Gale Wehrer and Jason Rompala Great-Grandmother of Haley, Kelcie, Kaycie, Paytin and Zach Friends received on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the George Irvin Green...
Mary Rajakovic
Jan 10, 2011
Mary (Vasquez) Rajakovic 82 of West Mifflin, formerly of Whitaker peacefully surrounded by her loving family went home to be with her Lord, She was a faithful member of Resurrection Church and its Ladies of Charity, Long time caregiver at Locust Grove Assisted living. Loving mother of Philomena (David) Gross of West Mifflin, Cherished grandmother of Albert Lengyel and Brian...
Richard Danlovich
Jan 9, 2011
Richard Danlovich, 61, of Whitaker, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011. He was the loving husband for 37 years to Donna (Dobransky) Danlovich; beloved father to Brian (Kimberly) Danlovich, of Port Vue; brother of Leonard, of Homestead, Raymond, of Confluence, Arlane Twigg, of White Oak, and the late Albert Danlovich; and cherished grandfather of Cody, Megan and Ally. Rich was a...
Mary Hall
Jan 8, 2011
On Jan. 8, 2011, age 93 of Kane, PA formerly of West Mifflin; Mary was born in Homestead the daughter of the late John and Anna Shupink; Loving wife of the late William H. Hall; Beloved mother of Son William J. of White Oak, Daughter-in-law Connie of West Mifflin, Son Gerald C. and wife Sandra of Sheraden, and Son Robert...
Nicholas Klemm
Jan 8, 2011
Nicholas Klemm of Plantation, Florida, peacefully passed away at the age of 85 on January 8, 2011. Nicholas was born in Romania on March 23, 1925. He lived for many years in West Homestead before retiring to Florida in 1991 to be near his family. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Katherine, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on January 5,...
Mary Hess
Jan 7, 2011
98, of Munhall, on January 7, 2011. Beloved wife of late Paul Hess; mother of James (Virginia) Hess of Upper St. Clair and John (Jessica) Hess of Venetia; sister of Edward Popovich, Albert Popovich, George Popovich, and late Michael and John Popovich, Elizabeth Sayko, Helen Hawke; also survived by four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Friends received Saturday 7-9 p.m. and...
Frances Yacavino
Jan 6, 2011
age 86, of West Homestead (formerly of Lincoln Place), peacefully on Jan. 6 after a long illness. Devoted wife of the late Henry (Yaci) Yacavino; Loving Mother to Robin (Jack) Linsenbigler and Tony (Kim) Yacavino; Beloved grandmother of Hollie and Brian Linsenbigler and Michael, Elyse and Alaina Yacavino. Sister of Frank Angelo, Pete Angelo, Jenny Williamson and the late...
Margaret Di Bello
Jan 4, 2011
On Jan. 4, 2011, age 78 of West Mifflin formerly of Hays; Margaret was born in Hays the daughter of the late Emilio and Catherine (Marchione) Falce; Margaret was a longtime waitress of Falce’s Restaurant in Munhall; Wife of Franco Di Bello; Cherished mother of Mario of Franklin Park, Gina O’Donnell of West Mifflin and Lisa (Warren) Di Bello –...
Benita Farrington
Jan 4, 2011
Benita Farrington On Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Age: 51 of Munhall Beloved Daughter of the late Henry and Alberta (Wargofchik) Farrington Loving Sister of Marina (Regis) Donovan of Munhall and the late Joseph and Roberta Farrington Sister In Law of Diane Reeves of Lansdale, PA; Aunt of Ryan & Kevin Farrington of Lansdale PA and Moira Donovan of Munhall Pa Friends...
Lawrence Stawartz
Jan 1, 2011
Lawrence M. Stawartz 84 of West Mifflin on January 1,2011. U.S. Navy veteran and retired loader and shipper for U S Steel 160 inch mill, Beloved husband of Teresa (Younkins), loving father of Lawrence M. (Marion) of Regent Sq. , Wayne (Denise) of Peters Twp., Karen (Mike) Kertis of West Mifflin, and Kathy (Tony) Noroski of West Mifflin, Cherished Grandfather of...
Lillian Kolcun
Dec 31, 2010
90 of Munhall, on December 31, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Alexander "Axel" Kolcun; loving mother of Linda S. Kolcun of Munhall and Laurel (Lenny) Staniszewski of Plum Borough; sister of Irene Carr of West Mifflin, Elizabeth Evans of Munhall, William Pudleiner of Virginia Beach and the late Michael Pudleiner; cherished grandmother of Adam, Matthew and Alana. Friends received...
Gay Trautman
Dec 27, 2010
On Dec. 27, 2010, age 70 of Lincoln Place; Beloved wife of Richard H. Trautman; Cherished mother of Michael, Ronald (Diane), Randy, Mark and Ricky (Betty) Trautman; Special grandmother of Corey, Mariah, Megan and Tyler Trautman and Tammy Bandola. Sister of Wallace Acton; And many nieces and nephews; Friends received on Wed. and Thur. from 2 – 4 & 7...
Gerald Doyle
Dec 24, 2010
On December 24, 2010, age 57, of New Homestead. Gerald was born in Pittsburgh the son of the late Gerald F. and Cecelia (Dolney) Doyle. Beloved husband on Kathryn (Seech) Doyle; cherished father of Michelle Kloss, Ryan Doyle and the late Gerald T. Doyle, Jr.; special grandfather of Mikayla Kloss; brother of Sharon Prosdocimo, Elaine (Michael) Damavoletes, Donald (Faith) Doyle...
Ronald Sprankle
Dec 24, 2010
On December 24, 2010, age 90, of Lincoln Place. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Mayer) Sprankle; loving father of James (Carol) Sprankle and Dorothy (Tom) Klein; also six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and five brothers. Army Veteran of WWII, and retired from J&L Steel Co. in 1978. Past member of Pgh Elks # 11 and McBride Seniors. Friends received...
Raymond Himes
Dec 21, 2010
Raymond McKinney Himes of West Mifflin, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 21, at age 85. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Grace and devoted daughters Cindy and Linda of Bridgeville, PA. He was born on April 21, 1925 to the late Charles and Rebecca Himes of Pitcairn, PA; brother of the late Charles, Martha and...
Judith Pratt
Dec 19, 2010
PRATT JUDITH A. (ROWELL) On December 19, 2010, age 70, of West Mifflin. Loving wife of Bob Pratt; beloved mother of Robin Pratt, Rhea Ann Pratt, Richelle (Harold) Smith and Roslyn Pratt; cherished grandmother of William (Jill) Smith and Lindsey Smith; sister of Thomas Rowell and the late Jean Kunak. Friends received on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the...
Charles Wilson
Dec 18, 2010
90 of West Mifflin on December 18, 2010. Devoted and loving Husband for 70 years to Alexandria (Hotz) "Sandra"; brother -in-law of Paul Hotz; and several nieces and nephews. Charles was a member of the Homeville Christian Church, the United States Army WWII Veteran and retired boilermaker with U.S. Steel. Friends received on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M....
Joseph Bakonis
Dec 17, 2010
Joseph A Bakonis on December 17, 2010, age 92, Downey, CA formerly of Pittsburgh Loving Husband of Elsie (Carter) Bakonis Beloved father of Karen Gjerde and Gary Bakonis both of CA Grandfather of Sean and Kevin Brother of Stella Morgan of Munhall Army Veteran of WWII Commander of the Honor Guard Which Provided Protection for Gen. McArthur during the Surrender...
John Bodnar
Dec 15, 2010
On December 15, 2010 age 87, of Naples, FL formerly of West Mifflin Son of the late John and Anna (Kochmaros) Bodnar. Loving Husband of Nancy (McCann) Bodnar ; Beloved Brother of Mary Gamrat, Edward, Francis and Donald Bodnar; and the late George and Paul Uncle of many nieces and nephews Army Veteran of World War II, recipient of the Purple Heart...

