Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ruth K. Hlavaty
Aug 29, 2023
Ruth K. Hlavaty, age 92, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, in Charlotte, NC. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 22, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Katherine (Laszlo) Bockoras, and the sister of the late George Bockoras. A graduate of Homestead High School, Ruth had very fond memories of playing trumpet in the band at...
Nellie Hawkins
Aug 23, 2023
Nellie Louise Hawkins, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023, in Riveria Beach, Florida. She was born on October 3, 1925, in Munhall, Pennsylvania. Nellie leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will be forever treasured by her family and friends.Nellie, whose maiden name was McShane, was a devoted wife to her late husband William and...
Edward J. Giles, Jr.
Aug 23, 2023
Edward J. Giles, age 99, of West Mifflin, passed away on August 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in McKeesport on October 13, 1923 , son of the late Edward J. Giles and Catherine (Whitney) Giles, brother of Thomas Giles, Catherine Giles of Ohio, and the late Jo Anne Keenan James & Jerome, Raymond, William, and Richard Giles....
Ronald Roy Trbovich
Aug 21, 2023
Ronald Roy Trbovich, age 76 of Munhall, succumbed to complications from metastatic lung cancer on August 21st. He was a man who was comfortable in any situation and whose daily routine included work, the bar, sports, and beer.
He was the loving husband of Pamela Floria, the subject of his affection, for 53 years, and the proud father of...
Robert M. Tomko
Aug 15, 2023
Robert Michael Tomko (Bobby) was born on April 16, 1945 in Clairton, Pennsylvania. He passed away on August 15, 2023 at the Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, Maryland.
He was a Vietnam Veteran (U.S. Army). He graduated at Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1971. He was a recipient of the Wall...
Linda K. Wilson
Aug 15, 2023
Linda K. Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 15, 2023. Linda's kind-hearted nature and warm smile touched the lives of all who knew her.Linda cherished her time with family above all else. Nothing brought her greater joy than being surrounded by her loved ones. Her nurturing and compassionate spirit made every gathering a...
Ann Bonacorso
Aug 12, 2023
Ann Bonacorso, 102, a remarkable soul who touched the lives of many, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories of a life well-lived.
Ann is preceded in death by her beloved husband Gus, an Infant Son, Sister Viola and Brothers Dominic and Albert. Survived by her loving children Joe (Judi) Bonacorso, Anita (Grady) Bryant and Carol...
Veronica A. Sciarretti
Aug 9, 2023
Veronica “Vern” A. (Atyim) Sciarretti, age 85, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born in Hazelwood to late parents John and Amelia (Russman) Atyim, where she grew up with her brother, John Atyim, of California. Veronica went on to raise a beautiful family in West Homestead with husband, the late John B. Sciarretti, Sr....
Michael Shields
Aug 9, 2023
Michael ‘Mike’ Shields, 67, of Punxsutawney passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born April 4, 1956, in Homestead, he was the son of the late William Shields and the Late Denise Baranowski. Michael was the beloved father of the late Jason Russman of Saxonburg, Brandy Shields of Sarver, and Michael (Jennifer) Shields of Pleasant Hills. He was the cherished Pap of...
Barbara DePaoli
Aug 9, 2023
Barbara DePaoli, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. A lifelong Pittsburgh resident, Barbara was born on June 19, 1949 in Washington, Pa, and spent her time serving her community as a paralegal for a Women’s Shelter. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Alan and two doting daughters, Emma (Jason) Carter and Annalee (Jason) Thomas. Barbara was...

