Obituaries
Helen Gross
Apr 17, 2010
On April 17, 2010, age 66, of Brentwood, formerly of Munhall, went to be with the Lord. Born in Homestead, daughter of the late Leo and Helen (Emerick) Wisniewski. She was the dearly beloved wife of Elmer "Bud" Gross, Jr.; devoted and loving mom of Kimberly (John) Gajda and Kelly (Harry) Powell; cherished and always loving grandma to Elizabeth Powell,...
William Edward Zapf
Apr 14, 2010
William Edward "Bill" Zapf, 28, of Munhall, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010. He was the loving son of William J. and Lynne (Hensel) Zapf; beloved brother of Kimberly (fiance, Ryan Beatty) Zapf; grandson of Herbert and Jean Hensel and Norma Zapf; nephew of Cheryl (Fran) Leonard, Christina (Bob) DiSilvestro, Father Albert Zapf, Arlene (Frank) Wataczychn, Ken (Eileen) Zapf and Bob...
Rita Kovello
Apr 13, 2010
Rita M. (Bongartz) Kovello, 77, of Munhall (St. Therese Plaza), formerly of Lincoln Place, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010. She was the wife of the late James P. Kovello. She is survived by one daughter, Rose Race, of Greensburg; one son, James M. (Judy) Kovello, of West Mifflin; three sisters, Mary Obringer, of Whitaker, Bernadette Balistieri, of Lincoln Place, and...
Dorothea Cooley
Apr 13, 2010
Dorothea T. Cooley, 85, of Munhall and Fort Myers, Fla., died Tuesday, April 13, 2010. She was a retired secretary from U.S. Street Homestead Works with more than 38 years of service and a former secretary of Munhall Borough's Democratic Party. She was the beloved sisters of the late Alice Cooley; and cousin of Margaret Burke Cassidy and other cousins....
Donald Brooks
Apr 9, 2010
On Friday, April 9, 2010, age 74 of West Mifflin. He was a recognized as a Sears National Citizen of the Year for his volunteer work. Former Fire Chief and life member of West Mifflin VFC # 3. He retired from Sears in West Mifflin after 30 years. In retirement he worked at Carmike Maxisaver in West Mifflin and an avid golfer. Beloved...
Gertrude Mayer
Apr 4, 2010
82, of W. Mifflin on April 4, 2010; beloved wife of the late Gilbert; loving mother of Lynn M. (Robert) Domyan of W. Mifflin and Gilbert G. Mayer; sister of George Hess and cherished grandmother of Ashley and Heather Domyan.
William Todd
Apr 3, 2010
74, of Lincoln Place, went peacefully to be with his son Billy on April 3, 2010. Surviving are Susan K. Rechichar; father of Bert and Tod Todd, both of Brookville, PA; brother of Louise LoBonon and Dick Todd of Scott Twp.; grandfather of five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews and many friends. Bill was preceded in death by...
Orvil Joll
Apr 1, 2010
Peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, April 1, 2010, age 79, of Munhall. Active member of St. John Mark Lutheran Church, AARP Thompson Club, Syria Temple, Scottish Rite and F&AM Lodge #582 & #731. Beloved husband of Memory (Shank) Joll; loving father of Nancy (Joe) Ramirez and Karen Dicks; grandfather of Jessica, Brian and Nicholas; special friend of...
Elizabeth Papp
Mar 29, 2010
92, of West Mifflin, on March 29, 2010, at her daughter's home in Penn Twp. She was a member of St. Rita's R.C. Church in Munhall and she is the beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Papp. She is the loving mother of Patricia (David) Grosser of Penn Twp. and Janet (Harry) Brodzinsky of McKeesport. Sister of Stephen Janocsko...
Shirley Esseny
Mar 27, 2010
Suddenly on March 27, 2010 age 60 of Munhall Shirley was born in Homestead the daughter of the late Edward and the late Elizabeth (Meier) Esseny She is survived by her best friend Allison, a uncle and many cousins Friends received one hour prior to a memorial service which will be held on wednesday april 7 at 11 am in...
Dorothy Albrecht
Mar 25, 2010
96, of West Mifflin, a retired school teacher for West Mifflin School District for over 40 years, and past owner of Albrecht Beer Distributor; member of Grace United Church of Christ of Duquesne. Beloved wife of the late Carl W.; daughter of the late Frederick E. and Anna (Hoffman) Hanst; beloved sister of Ruth Hanst of West Mifflin, Blanche (William)...
John Drane
Mar 21, 2010
On March 21, 2010, age 61, of Munhall. Elder of the Homestead United Presbyterian Church and a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Loving husband of Mary (Owen) Drane; beloved father of Barbara (Robert) Nera, Lynn (Eric) Pederson and Daniel Drane; cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Christopher and Amber; brother of Kim Fallon, Beth Milke, Phillip Drane, William Drane and...
Louise Wulf
Mar 21, 2010
81, of Munhall, on March 21, 2010, beloved wife of 61 years to Fred Wulf; loving mother of Kathleen L. (Marianne Christianson) Wulf of MN, Thomas W. (Charlotte) Wulf of MD & Alice Stetor of Upper St. Clair; sister of Izetta Wilson, Jesse Ries, Donald Ries and the late Laila Engelbret; cherished grandmother of William, Charles, Zachery and Gabrielle. Mrs....
Greta Brown
Mar 19, 2010
On Friday, March 19, 2010, age 91 of Munhall, PA. Beloved wife of the late Roy A. Brown; loving mother of Barbara Brown, Paul (Phyllis) Brown, Roy Brown Jr., Tom (Sue) Brown, David Brown, William Brown, Mark Brown and the late Robert Brown; grandmother of Matt, Betsey, Jacqueline, Lynn, Brian, Nikki and Christopher; great grandmother of Kyle, Kasia, Will, Jacob...
DeV Haines
Mar 12, 2010
83, of Munhall, formerly of West Homestead, on March 12, 2010; former employee of Bell Telephone Company, United Airlines and Sherman's Pharmacy in Munhall. She is the beloved sister of Paul E. Haines of Munhall; sister-in- law of the late Margaret Haines; beloved friend of Rocco and Claudia Panaiia of West Homestead. Friends received on Sunday & Monday from 2-4...
Margaret Gannon
Mar 12, 2010
Margaret M. (Mondock) Gannon, 77, of West Homestead, died Friday, March 12, 2010. Margaret was born in Homestead, the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Janosko) Mondock. Beloved wife of the late John J. Gannon Sr.; cherished mother of Elizabeth Lutz, John J. Gannon Jr., Mary Gannon, Maureen (Karl) Hils and Maggie (John) Bizub; special grandmother of Nicole and...
Carole Smith
Mar 7, 2010
67, a long time resident of Towamencin Twp., formerly of Munhall, on March 7, 2010, in Abington Health-Lansdale Hospital, following a brief illness. Born in Homestead, PA, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Virginia M. (Davis) Smith. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Carole had a career as a graphic arts editor working for...
Michael Girman
Mar 3, 2010
84, of Munhall, formerly of N. Braddock, on March 3, 2010. Former Superintendent of West Mifflin Area School District, (1977-1983) also served Turtle Creek Area School (1966-1973) and Frazier Area School (1974-1977) as Superintendent, was a former Junior High Principal at Swissvale (1959-1963) and High School Principal at Beth Center High School in Washington County (1963-1966), a teacher for The...
Michael Price
Oct 13, 2004
Michael E. Price, 87, of Munhall, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004. Mr. Price was a World War II veteran who served in the Army for 30 years and was retired from the Bettis Atomic Plant. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Pfeifer Price. Beloved father of Judith Price (William) Billante of Bethel Park and Michael B. (Joanne) Price of Munhall....
Dorothy Billy
Mar 27, 2003
BILLY DOROTHY "DOTTIE" (BILECK) Age 75, of Munhall, on Thursday, March 27, 2003; loving, beloved, wife of the late George (Kirby) Billy; and loving, beloved mother of Marsha, George & Daniel Billy, all of Munhall & Georgene (Billy) Yunk (husband Jack) of Munhall; grandsons John (Michelle) Yunk and David (Kimberly) DeLuca; and one great-grandson Nathan John Yunk of Mt. Holly...

