Obituaries

Angelina Zortea

Angelina Zortea

Oct 22, 2023

On Sunday October 22, 2023, Angie passed away in Warrington, Pennsylvania.  She was born in Uniontown the daughter of the late Vito and Maria (Michele) Bongiorno.  She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Zortea, Sr.  Cherished mother of Susan Zortea, Monica Zortea (Stephen Galante), Tony (Karen) Zortea and Eugene W. Zortea, Jr.  She was the beloved grandmother of...

Donald C. Williams

Donald C. Williams

Oct 21, 2023

Donald C. Williams, 72, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, October 21st at Jefferson Hospital.  Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Jean Williams Szuch and stepson to Stephen Szuch.  Cherished father of Richard Williams. Special brother to Russell Williams (Debbie), Roseanne Tighe, Robert Williams (Janet), the late Richard Williams, Kimberly Gennari...

Evelyn Kondas

Evelyn Kondas

Oct 21, 2023

Evelyn (Sudina) Kondas, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend of many, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, after a long and blessed life full of love, laughter, and memories spanning almost a century. Born in Rankin, she is preceded by her parents, John and Mary Sudina, and husband, Andrew R. Kondas, Jr. She is survived by...

Frederick C. Hobbins

Frederick C. Hobbins

Oct 20, 2023

    Frederick C Hobbins, age 97 of Munhall, Pa passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday October 20, 2023. Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Charles Hobbins and late Allene Cox Hobbins Kunselman. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years, Nancy Stiver Hobbins, son Thomas Hobbins,...

Julius Krista

Julius Krista

Oct 19, 2023

 

Julius Krista, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by many loving family members at his side.

He was born July 7, 1946, to late parents Stephen Krista and Victoria (Radisauskas) Krista.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Cay Krista, daughter Nancy (John McManis) Sherlock and son John Michael Krista, his...

Renee M. Murzyn

Renee M. Murzyn

Oct 17, 2023

 

Irene (Renee) M. Murzyn (89) passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023 with her family lovingly by her side.    

Born September 16, 1934 to Andrew and Elizabeth (Blanar) Ferchak in New Homestead, PA.  Renee was the youngest of 7 siblings: Andrew, Michael, Clement, Mary, Veronica, Elsie, and Martha.  Renee (Tootsie to her family) helped her mother at an...

Nicholas Novak

Nicholas Novak

Oct 16, 2023

Nicholas Novak, age 34, tragically passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. Formerly of West Mifflin, Nick was born in Pittsburgh to parents Ken and Virginia(Gainer) Novak. However, he was raised by his beloved aunt Lana (Gainer) & uncle (and best friend) John Halbleib, both of whom he is survived by. Nick also leaves behind his fiancé of 17 years,...

Helen M. Metzer

Helen M. Metzer

Oct 9, 2023

Helen M. Metzer, age 105, went home in the Lord on October 9, 2023. Born Helen M. Godovchik on December 2, 1917, to parents John and Mary (Guman) Godovchik in Duquesne, Helen grew up with two brothers, the late Michael and Joseph Godovchik. Helen spent her days as a homemaker and beloved wife to the late Frank M. Metzer, with...

Mary J. Ott

Mary J. Ott

Oct 5, 2023

Mary J. Ott, age 63, left us on Thursday, October 5. Survived by her beloved son Justin M. Ott, Mary was born on October 27, 1959 to late parents Henry and Eleanor Ott. Mary earned her associates degree and was a devoted homemaker & private nurse; she was known for her gift of taking care of others. She loved to...

Edward D. Hagmaier

Edward D. Hagmaier

Oct 3, 2023

Edward D. Hagmaier, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3. On November 1, 1940, in Pittsburgh, but a life-long Homestead resident, Edward was born to late parents Edward and Leona (Bronder) Hagmaier whom raised him and his sister, Geralyn Kaye and the late Gilbert Hagmaier and Leona Terza.  Edward is preceded in death by...

David Edgar Schenk

David Edgar Schenk

Oct 3, 2023

David Edgar Schenk, age 81, of West Mifflin passed away on October 3, 2023. Loving father of Darlene M. Ruston and Lynn E. Fuga, cherished grandfather of Craig Ruston, Justine Fuga and Carly Fuga. Preceded in death by his parents Robert Edgar Schenk, Anna Savilla Pinkerton Schenk and his sister Anna E. Robinson. Dave was a retired bus driver for...

Paul F. Fennell, Jr.

Paul F. Fennell, Jr.

Oct 2, 2023

Paul Fredrick Fennell, age 67, of Beaver County, passed away on Monday, October 2.  Formerly of Lincoln Place, Paul was born on March 12, 1956 to parents, the late Paul Fennell and surviving mother Jacqueline Fennell. Paul leaves behind three children; Nadine (Paul) Cook, Autumn (Alan) Jones, and Jarrett Fennell, four siblings; Donald Fennell,  Cheryl (Dave) Morse, Lora (Gordon) Ayres,...

Linda Natcher

Linda Natcher

Oct 1, 2023

Linda Louise Natcher (née Redshaw) of Munhall, PA passed away October 1, 2023.  She was born April 27, 1940 in Munhall, PA to the late Florence and Charles H. Redshaw.  Linda is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William E. Natcher.  She is survived by her daughter, Tracy (Bob) Penzelik of Munhall, PA, and sons, Bill (Cyndi) Natcher of Cleveland,...

Carol L. Hess

Carol L. Hess

Sep 26, 2023

Carol L. (Baum) Hess, age 82, of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday,  September 26, 2023. Born to late parents John and Anna (Friedline) Baum on May 11, 1941, Carol happily grew up with brother Bill Baum and sister Annamae (Baum) Yatsko in Homestead, both of whom precede her in death. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64...

John Willis Walker III

John Willis Walker III

Sep 26, 2023

John Willis Walker III, 55, of McKeesport, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer. This die hard classic car enthusiast’s passion for the cruises was outshined only by his love for his family. John was the beloved husband for 29 years of his best friend, Vicki; loving father of Tori...

Robert "Bobby" John Grandetty

Robert "Bobby" John Grandetty

Sep 25, 2023

Robert "Bobby" John Grandetty, born December 27, 1960, died September 25, 2023.  Bobby was born and raised in Homestead, Pennsylvania, but called West Homestead home.  Bobby was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Robert and Betty (Sandor) Grandetty and sister, JoAnn Schirm.  Bobby leaves behind his sisters, Meg (Bryan) Ensinger, Laura (Stan) Soble, Lisa (Leo) Gardina, and was a...

John T. Munsie, Sr

John T. Munsie, Sr

Sep 19, 2023

John “Jack” T. Munsie, Sr., age 83, of West Mifflin, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, surround by those he loved. Formerly of Munhall, Jack was born on September 16, 1940 in Hazelwood to parents John T. and Ida (Reagan) Munsie, and was raised in part by step-father, Elmer J. Finch, all whom have since passed on along with his...

Jeffrey Louis Fite

Jeffrey Louis Fite

Sep 8, 2023

 

Jeff passed away at his home on Friday, September 8. Born on December 26, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the husband of Kathy Fite (Stopchuck) and loving father to Sara (Tom Grindel) Fite and Jeff (Cindy) Fite. Pappy to Alyse and Cooper Phares and Jeffrey Fite. Son of Donna (Marraccini) Beam and the late John “Jason” Fite, and...

Kerry Lee Landis

Kerry Lee Landis

Sep 2, 2023

Kerry Lee Landis died on September 2, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife and daughter by his side. Kerry was born on May 28, 1955 in Myersdale, Pennsylvania to Devon and June Landis. Kerry grew up in Berlin, Pennsylvania with his four siblings: Larry, Barry, Brian, and Helen Ann. Kerry graduated from the Scotland School for Veteran children and...

Samuel Dawson

Samuel Dawson

Sep 2, 2023

Samuel Dawson, age 80, of Munhall passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Born in Homestead to his late parents Hiram and Alice (Kernohan) Dawson on New Years Day, 1943. Samuel is predeceased not only by his parents, but his two brothers, Randy and Harvey Dawson, as well. Samuel was well loved and leaves behind a pair of sisters, Patricia...