Obituaries

Apr 24, 2010

On April 24, 2010, age 60, of Pittsburgh. John was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Beloved husband of Janice Gibson; cherished brother of Mary Alice Pollock; also nieces and nephews. Friends received from 9-11am on Thursday at the GEORGE IRVIN GREEN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3511 Main St., Munhall 412-461-6394 where a Blessing Service will be held at 11am.

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Apr 23, 2010

On April 23, 2010, age 67, of Brentwood formerly of Munhall. Loving son of Mildred Jean (Smith) Gross and the late Elmer D. Gross Sr. Beloved husband of the late Helen T. Gross; loving father of Kim (John) Gajda of NC and Kelly (Harry) Powell of Brentwood; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Daniel, Lindsey and Emily; loving brother of Sharon Smith....

Apr 22, 2010

90, of Munhall, on April 22, 2010. Retired insurance adjuster for Kemper Insurance Company. He was a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran, member of the Homestead Park United Methodist Church, Pittsburgh Elks Lodge #11, Homestead - Amity - McCandless Lodge #582 of the F&AM and the Quiet Birdman of America. Beloved husband of the late Wilda (Chamberlain); loving father of Linda...

Apr 22, 2010

On April 22, 2010, age 87, of Munhall, formerly of Lincoln Place. J.B. was born in West Mifflin, the son of the late Joseph and Louie (Keam) Williams. He was a retired carpenter. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne (Boot) Williams; cherished father of Jay A. and Randy L. Williams, both of North Versailles. Friends received Saturday and Sunday from...

Apr 19, 2010

98, of West Mifflin, on April 19, 2010.  Leila was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church.  Beloved wife of the late Robert; Loving Mother of Patricia (David) Kalcevic of Ben Avon, Diane (Regis) Gavalik of Murrysville and Roberta (Tom Moyers) McGreevy of West Mifflin; cherished grandmother of Leslie, David, Heather and Jenny; great-grandmother of 10 great-grandchildren.  A Memorial Service will be in Lebanon...

Apr 18, 2010

On April 18, 2010, age 90, of West Mifflin. Virginia was born in Pittsburgh. Daughter of the late Walter J. and Rose (Kotlarz) Smith; beloved wife of Frank P. Martin, Jr.; cherished mother of Judith Pekarsky, Janice (John) Bonacci, Frank P. (Christine) Martin, III and mother in law of the late Robert Pekarsky; special grandmother of Robert (Tara) Pekarsky, John...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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....

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...