Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Dec 10, 2010

Braszo, Clement C.

On Friday December 10, 2010 age 86 of Munhall. Beloved husband for 61 years of Helen (Simko) Braszo; loving father of John (Lori) Braszo, Carol Creighton, Joan (David) Simon, and the late Diane Brannen; Cherished grandfather of Tori and Abigail Creighton; loving uncle to numerous nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his parents...

Dec 10, 2010

On December 10, 2010 Age:  84 of Hazelwood Son of the late Ira and Margaret Pancoast Brother of Margaret (Jim) Miller of CA; Uncle of Karen (Dirk) Cannizzaro; Jim (Welles) Miller;  Gregg (Cheryl) Miller; Great Uncle of James And Kyle Cannizzaro, Jackson and Melissa Miller; Justin (Nicole) Miller;  Kayla, Taylor, Landon and Owen Miller A World War II Navy Veteran Billie was Current...

Dec 9, 2010

Barbara Ann Dyson of Jefferson Hills died Thursday December 9, 2010 at the age of 73. Born in Steubenville, OH on December 15, 1936 to Julia and Andrew Balint, she grew up on McWhinney Street in Munhall, PA.  She graduated from Munhall High School in 1954.  While working at Mesta Machine Company she met and married the late Earl Edward Dyson on...

Dec 9, 2010

On Dec. 9, 2010, age 67 of West Mifflin, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side; Donna was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Michael and Edna (Nau) McDonough; She was an avid bowler and loved to work with stained glass. Donna was truly dedicated to her husband, children and grandchildren; Beloved wife of Joseph...

Dec 7, 2010

Seth Logan Halbleib on December 7, 2010 beloved infant son of John and Lana (Gainer) Halbleib of West Mifflin, Cherished little brother of Mindy, John, & Jessica, Loving Grandson of John Halbleib and (Late) Donna, and (Late) Robin Gainer, Loving Nephew of William Snyder, Sean Halbleib, Barb Gainer, Jenny Gainer, and Starlett Lellock, Uncle of Cameron & Caden. Friends received...

Dec 3, 2010

James E. "Spike" Hallam, 67, of Munhall, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth (Moffat); beloved father of James E. Hallam, of Naples, Fla., and Kevin (Dina) Hallam, of Finleyville; brother of Nancy Kozo, Doris Rushe and Mildred Marsh; cherished grandfather of Alyssa and Spencer James; and survived by beloved girlfriend, Sandra Smith,...

Dec 3, 2010

Julia (Perhacs) Balint On December 3, 2010 age 94 of Munhall Beloved wife of the late Andrew Balint Loving mother of Barbara Dyson Grandmother of Eric Dyson, Mari (Dyson) Meiners and Adele (Dyson) Owoc Great Grandmother of Charlie and Abigail Dyson and Michael and Emily Owoc Sister of the late Elizabeth, Andrew, John, Stephen, Geza, Joseph and Louis. Friends received...

Nov 28, 2010

On Nov. 28, 2010, age 65 of Munhall. Bernard was the Maintenance Director for Riverview Towers. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Gregory and Jean (Mitchell) Rock; beloved husband of Alice (Melonuk) Rock; cherished father of Shaun, Chad and Craig Rock; special grandfather of Cameron, Paige, Corry, Jacob, Brooke and Eli Rock; brother of Pat Schaum, Gregory...

Nov 22, 2010

Daniel J Carpellotti On Nov. 22, 2010 age 86 of Munhall. Daniel was a U.S. Army WW II Veteran and a retired laborer of the Duquesne Brewery; Beloved husband of the late Ruth A. (Walker); Cherished father of Debbie Carpellotti; Brother of Gloria Krall, Thomas Carpellotti, and the late Esther Donovan and Anthony Carpeloti; Longtime family friend of Gail Hornig...

Nov 20, 2010

Olga (Kasmer)  Pollock On November 20, 2010  age 90, formerly of Dravosburg, current resident of the Manor Care of Monroeville Olga was born January 27, 1920. She is the daughter of the late Julius and Priscilla Kasmer. Loving Wife of the late  Michael Pollock. Beloved Mother of the late Joyce and Stephen Sister of Albert (Peggy)  Kasmer  and late Julius, Steve and Joseph Grandmother of...

Nov 19, 2010

Robert  “Bob” A Skyrmes On Friday, November 19, 2010 , age 69 of Munhall.  Bob was the owner of the Skyrmes Insurance Agency  in Munhall and principal agent with Erie Insurance Co. He succeeded his father William G. Skyrmes as owner of the Agency.  Avid golfer and loved Hilton Head.   Long time member of the former Duquesne Golf Club where he was Senior Club...

Nov 17, 2010

Anna M. (Sabo) Ostroski On November 17, 2010 age 93 of Whitaker.   Daughter of the late Andrew and Julia Sabo.    Step Daughter of Mary Sabo Wife of the late Joseph Ostroski Sister of Mary Palmieri, Helen (Robert) Schad, John Sabo, Dorothy (Jim) Barefoot and the late Andrew & Michael Sabo Also numerous nieces and nephews Friends received on Sunday from 2-4...

Nov 15, 2010

Thomas E. “Robby” Robson 89 of Munhall on November 15,2010. Tom was a retired Supervisor in Production Planning for U S Steel, Hstd. Wks, U S Navy veteran and member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Thompson Run Athletic Assoc. AARP #3172, and Pgh Elks #11,Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Hopper), Loving father of Jeannine (Edward) Yunk of Munhall, Christy (Jerry)...

Nov 11, 2010

Margaret D. Kostelnik, age 88, of West Mifflin, PA. died Thursday, November 11, 2010 at home in West Mifflin.  Margaret was born June 6, 1922.. She is the daughter of the late Edward and the late Susan (Yuesko) Kostelnik. She was employed by St Michael’s Church in Munhall as a housecleaner. She is survived by one sister: Irene Davis of West...