Obituaries
Catherine "Kitty" Septak
Aug 6, 2023
Born in the middle of the Great Depression to Michael and Minnie May, the managers of a farmstand in Lincoln Place where the Elks stood later. She developed a love of baked bean sandwiches and honed the stubbornness that she wore as a badge of honor her entire life. She worked as a waitress at Islay's in Homestead, but ended...
Leah Kay Stapf Masar
Jul 31, 2023
Leah Kay Stapf Masar born June 18, 1959, age 64, passed away on July 31, 2023 at her home in Ellwood City. Leah was born to the late Karl Stapf and Joy Jordan of West Mifflin.
Leah was a lover of animals, estate sales, gardening, do-it-yourself projects, and bending the rules. She had a breadth of life knowledge...
Elizabeth Wuchevich (Lakatos)
Jul 30, 2023
Elizabeth Wuchevich of Baldwin passed away on Sunday, July 30th, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born on May 1, 1940 to the late John and Elizabeth Lakatos in Homestead, PA. Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late Alexander Wuchevich. Cherished mother of Todd (Christine) Wuchevich, Suzan (Frank) Thomas and Kevin Wuchevich. Elizabeth also leaves behind two...
William A. Bendgen, Sr.
Jul 24, 2023
William passed away on July 24, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born in Pittsburgh the son of the late William and Rebekah (Hartman) Bendgen. Beloved husband of 61 years to Bonita Marie (Fetherolf). Cherished father of William (MaryAnn) Bendgen, Jr., and Bobbi Jo (Carl) Bour. Special grandfather of William A. (Kristen) Bendgen III, and Jordan, Cameron...
Margaret A. (Reckard) Santorilla
Jul 23, 2023
Margaret formerly of West Homestead passed away peacefully at the age of 95, on July 23, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Dr. O.J. and Margaret (Smith) Reckard. Beloved wife of the late Dominic F. Santorilla. Margaret is survived by her niece Carolyn Ranalli and great-nephew Kenneth (Amy) Ranalli and family; also two step-sons, a...
Robert Francis Losa
Jul 21, 2023
Robert “Bob” Francis Losa peacefully passed away and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 21, 2023 in Tennessee. Bob was born on July 1, 1926 in Munhall, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Munhall, graduated from Mercerburg Academy (1945), and graduated from Westminster College (1950). He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. Bob...
William "Bill" F. Kalupanov
Jul 16, 2023
William “Bill” F. Kalupanov, age 57, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, July 16 2023. He was born on June 11, 1966 to Margaret “Peggy” (Kuenzig) and his late father, William “Bill” Kalupanov. Bill was a lifelong resident of Munhall. He worked in the community as a skilled tradesman and was a member of St. Thomas of the Apostle...
Charles W. "Chuck" Phares
Jul 15, 2023
Suddenly on Saturday, July 15, 2023, Charles Phares of West Mifflin passed away at the age of 72. He was born in Pittsburgh; the son of the late Carl and Vivian (Songer) Phares. Charles was the beloved husband of Maria (Molinar) Phares for over 52 years. Cherished father of Carl, Elena, and Chuck (Kesha) Phares. Special grandfather of Trevor Broman....
Patricia Ann Kraeuter
Jul 12, 2023
Patricia Ann (Walsh) Kraeuter of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, age 80, went home to the Lord on July 12, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Timothy Joseph Walsh and Helen Dolores (Kissell) Walsh; Loving wife of the late Gary Philip Kraeuter; Mother of Kirk Dale Kraeuter of Michigan, Jodi Sue (Kraeuter) Klebick of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Matthew James (Iris...
Jean D. Terlesky
Jul 8, 2023
Jean Terlesky of Hazelwood passed away on July 8, 2023 at the age of 95. Jean was born in Pittsburgh; the daughter of the late John and Ann (Kanczes) Tibor. She was the beloved wife of the late Steve Terlesky. Cherished mother of Donna Terlesky. Special cousin to Marie Kanz and many other cousins. She was a member of St....
Ronald J. Lapko
Jul 7, 2023
Ronald Lapko of Munhall passed away at the age of 68.
He has been reunited with his mother, Lena, father, Edward, and his brother, Edward Jr. (Marlene).
He is survived by his two sons, who he was so proud of, Nicholas Lapko and Jesse (Amie) Lapko, his granddaughter Rosaline Lapko, who was the light of his life and cherished every moment...
Thomas Ellis
Jul 7, 2023
Thomas Ellis, age 92, went home to be with our Lord on July 7, 2023. Born in Homestead on December 7, 1930, to his late parents Albert and Sarah (Corey) Ellis. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Steel Valley, where he met and married his beloved wife, Virginia “Guppy” (Wollfolk) Ellis, who has since passed.
Thomas is survived by...
Garey E. Gamble
Jul 6, 2023
Garey E. Gamble, age 67, of South Park, passed peacefully at his beloved home with family by his side after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born on July 30, 1955, he was the son of the late John and Alice (Dobra) Gamble, he was born and raised in Munhall PA. Loving father of Tracey Gamble (of South Park)...
Lynn Gray
Jul 5, 2023
Lynn Gray, of Munhall passed away at the young age of 31. She attended Steel Valley School District. Lynn enjoyed working in home health. She was the cherished daughter of Tina and Keith Tipple; beloved wife to Chaz Clark; and devoted mother of Chasity, Chanse and Celina. Lynn was the loving sister of William (B) Swick and Kisha Clark, daughter-in-law...
Robert G. Murdock
Jul 5, 2023
Robert G. Murdock, 74, of Munhall, passed away on July 5, 2023 at Jefferson Hospital, after a brief illness, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born to the late Bob and Dolly (Maloney) Murdock. Bob was a life-long resident of Munhall. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose Colon Murdock. Bob is survived by his loving children, Tanya...
William Harrison Shirk
Jun 25, 2023
William Harrison Shirk, better known as Bill, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 after a long illness. He died in his home in Jefferson Hills surrounded by family.
Bill grew up in central Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University. He then attended Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, KY. While working as a youth pastor in 1976, Bill met Kathy,...
Margaret J. "Peggy" (Jantek) Hornyak
Jun 25, 2023
Peggy Hornyak age 87 of West Homestead passed away on June 25, 2023. She was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Kozma) Jantek. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Michael Hornyak. Loving mother of Michael (Sandi) Hornyak, Janie (John) Hochlinski, and the late Judith Hutchinson (husband C.R. survives). Cherished grandmother of Michael...
Helen E. Kuhn (Eckbreth)
Jun 24, 2023
Helen Kuhn of Munhall passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born in Homestead the daughter of the late Walter W. and Helen (Doersch) Eckbreth. Beloved wife of the late James Charles Kuhn II. Cherished mother of James Charles Kuhn III, Robert Allen (Beverly) Kuhn, Walter Cary (Colleen) Kuhn and David Matthew (Gina) Kuhn....
Ruth E. Watson
Jun 23, 2023
Ruth E. (Ulm) Watson, age 102, went home to be with our lord on Thursday, June 23, 2023. Ruth was born to late parents John H. and Edna (Lamb) Ulm in McKeesport on August 15, 1920. Ruth is predeceased by her husband George B. Watson and beloved grandson, Jeffery. She leaves behind her son Robert B. (Nancy) Watson of Youngstown,...
Jennifer Rose Verna
Jun 22, 2023
Jennifer Rose Verna of West Homestead passed away on June 22, 2023 at the age 45. She was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of Jack and Roxanna (Camp) Kurtz. Beloved mother of Victoria, Timothy, and Nathaneal Verna. Loving sister of Ann (John) Wargo, Breanna Reeser, John Michael (Rickie) Dell and Jarod Kurtz. Also many nieces and nephews. She will also...
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