Obituaries

Helen Gross

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...