Obituaries

Nancy Z Wochley

Nancy Z Wochley

Mar 28, 2023

Nancy Z. Wochley, 85, of Munhall, Pennsylvania, passed away gracefully of natural causes on March 28, 2023, with her loved ones by her side.

Nancy was born in Apollo, Pennsylvania on March 23, 1938, to Joseph and Elizabeth Zanotti. Growing up the family would spend summers in Conneaut Lake sparking Nancy's love for the outdoors that would persist with her...

Grace Agnes Basic

Grace Agnes Basic

Mar 26, 2023

Grace Agnes (Lawson) Basic, age 95, passed away on March 26, 2023.  She was married on December 11, 1948 to her late loving husband Frank "Lefty" Basic, Sr.  Loving mother of Frank "Butch" (Darlene) Basic, Jr., of Elizabeth and Sharon (Late Dennis) Liput of McKeesport.  Sister of Frances Lawson, and the late Dorothy (Rudy) Marth and Bill Lawson.  Sister in...

Stephen A. Casson

Stephen A. Casson

Mar 25, 2023

We sadly announce the death of our son, Stephen A. Casson, age 37, who passed on March 25, 2023. Loving father to his son, Michael Casson. Stephen also leaves behind his parents, Priscilla and Michael Casson, and sister Antoinette McBride. Stephen is also survived by many other beloved family members. Stephen was a dedicated HVAC technician and a devoted Pittsburgh...

Patrice Fay

Patrice Fay

Mar 24, 2023

 

On Friday, March 24th, Patrice Fay, of West Mifflin, age 68, passed away, surrounded by her loving family.  Patrice was born in Pittsburgh to the late Alex and Stella (Todoroff) Alexandroff.  She was the beloved wife of James Fay.  Cherished mother of Jessica (Mike) Billeck and Jonathan (Samantha) Fay.  Special grand mother of Claire and Aaron.  Sister of Kathy...

Jacquelyn Louise Schmidt

Jacquelyn Louise Schmidt

Mar 22, 2023

On Wednesday, March 22nd, Jacquelyn Louise Schmidt, of West Mifflin, age 78, passed away, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Braddock to her late parents John and Irene (Ceglarek) Farmer, Jacquelyn was pre-deceased by husband Fredrick and a brother, Michael Evanga. Jacquelyn leaves behind two wonderful children, daughter Meredith (Joseph) Muntan, and son Michael (Liz) Angelo; along with five...

Cole B. Clark

Cole B. Clark

Mar 18, 2023

Suddenly on March 18, 2023 Cole Clark passed away at the age of 30.  He is survived by his mother Jodi Chedwick, father Paul Gyurina, Sr., Brother Paul Gyurina, Jr., Sister, Caitlin Gyurina and brother Zachary Bartoletta.  uncle, Brian Chedwick, aunt Kim (Jerrod) Smith, and Cousin Jorden Smith and many family and friends who knew and loved him.  Preceded in...

Walter E. Cain, Jr.

Walter E. Cain, Jr.

Mar 18, 2023

 

On March 18, 2023, the Lord called Walter Cain Jr to eternal rest, surrounded by his family at the age of 69. Walt was the beloved husband of Mary Kay (Kiger) Cain for 51 beautiful years; the cherished father of Jamie (Michael) Capone; and the loving grandfather of Kevin Capone.  He was predeceased by his parents, Walter Cain Sr...

John “Jack” Obringer

John “Jack” Obringer

Mar 12, 2023

John "Jack" William Obringer, age 69, of Lincoln Place passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

John is survived by his three beloved daughters: Sarah Obringer-Kitchen (Michael), Kristin Alex (Brian), and Johnette Obringer (Christopher Matchen); his loving grandchildren: Riley Wirth, Kaylee Kitchen, Addison Kitchen, Jason Alex, Austin Alex, Scarlet Obringer; and step-grandchildren: Kyler...

Richard A. Scott

Richard A. Scott

Mar 8, 2023

 

Richard A. Scott, age 61, of West Mifflin passed away on March 8, 2023.  He was born in Homestead; the son of the late John and Margaret (Flaitz) Scott.  Beloved husband of Karen A. Hartnett-Scott.  Beloved father of Kimberly Hartnett, Rebecca (Ryan) Sabo and Richard Hartnett.  Loving grandfather of Mikayla Hartnett and Rory & Rhea Sabo.  Brother of Mary...

Joseph T. Panaia

Joseph T. Panaia

Mar 7, 2023

Joseph T. Panaia of Munhall passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 71, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Pittsburgh; he is predeceased by his parents, Joseph Panaia and Nancy (Vecchio) Panaia-Siyufy. Joseph leaves behind his loving wife, Barb Panaia, along with a robust family by whom he will be deeply missed. Joseph also leaves...

Stephen McFarland

Stephen McFarland

Mar 6, 2023

Stephen McFarland of Munhall, formerly of West Homestead on March 6, 2023 suddenly passed away.  He was born in Pittsburgh; the son of the late Eugene and Dolores (Kacala) McFarland.  Beloved father of Daniel (Jamie) McFarland and the late Matthew McFarland.  Cherished brother and caregiver Douglas McFarland.  Beloved nephew of Be Be Baird and Felicia (Len) Simko.  He will also...

Jacob Kenneth Scholl

Jacob Kenneth Scholl

Mar 4, 2023

Jacob Kenneth Scholl passed away suddenly on March 4, 2023.  He was the beloved son of Patricia "Trish" (John) Arlett and Anthony J. Scholl, Sr.  

Cherished brother Anthony Scholl, Jr., and adopted sister Sarah Hrico.  Loving Grandson of Patricia "Patsy" Lesko and the late John and Bernadette Scholl and the late Joseph D. Stecik.  Loving nephew to Renea Colizza,...

Charles B. Ryan

Charles B. Ryan

Mar 3, 2023

Charles B. Ryan “Chuck” age 77, of West Mifflin, died March 3, 2023 with his wife Diana by his side.    Born August 23, 1946, he was the son of the late Alice (McCoy) and Thomas Ryan of Pittsburgh. 

Chuck was retired from The Port Authority and served in the U.S.Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Independence. Chuck had a great sense...

Julie A. (Smocer) McCallum

Julie A. (Smocer) McCallum

Feb 28, 2023

Julie A. (Smocer) McCallum 76 of Lincoln Place on February 28, 2023. Loving mother of Christy A. (David) Dzurikanin of West Mifflin and Melissa J. (Pete) Maienknecht of Cleveland Ohio. Special aunt of Rob (Paula) Seabol of Liberty Boro and Scott (Diana) Seabol of Elizabeth. Cherished grandmother of Dominic, Amaya and Torrey. Sister of the late Karen Seabol. Several great...

Amy E. Singer

Amy E. Singer

Feb 22, 2023

Amy E. Singer 62 of Munhall. Loving daughter of the late Thomas E. Robson Jr. and Elizabeth (Betty) Robson. She was the mother of Scott Singer Jr. and Eric Singer. Sister Jeannine (Edward) Yunk, Christy (Jerry) Robson Kalbaugh, Regis (Jennifer) Robson and the late Judith Mendicino, Thomas Robson, David Robson and Brian Robson. Longtime companion of Michael Varhola. Services and...

John M. Cerepani

John M. Cerepani

Feb 16, 2023

John M. Cerepani of West Mifflin passed away on February 16, 2023, at the age of 59. Born in McKeesport; John is predeceased by parents John and Gertrude (Breitnger) Cerepani and sister Mary Ann Gross. John is survived by his wife, Lori J. Morgan and two children, Krista and Eric Cerepani. John also leaves behind a sister, Susan (Jack) Tomko;...

Melissa O'Leary

Melissa O'Leary

Feb 12, 2023

Melissa O'Leary, of Glenshaw formerly of West Mifflin, passed away suddenly on February 12, 2023.  She was born in West Mifflin; the daughter of the late William and Nancy (Morgan) O'Leary.  Beloved mother of Kayla Baird and Riley Baird,  Fiancée  of Jeffrey Balicki; Sister of Erin (Rege) White;  Aunt of Lindsay and Danielle and great-aunt of Raegan and Patrick.

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Matthew Gray

Matthew Gray

Jan 25, 2023

Matthew David Gray, age 26, of Baldwin went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family.

Beloved son of Kristi (Gray) and Matt Reynard and Chris McCoy; loving big brother of Layla McCoy and Alexis McCoy; cherished grandson of Kenna (Pursifull) and Bill Shehand and Darrin Gray; and great-grandson of Rita...

Florence Ann Haselberger

Florence Ann Haselberger

Jan 17, 2023

Bingo maven and matriarch Florence Haselberger, age 85, of West Mifflin has joined her Lord in Heaven. On January 17, 2023, she was reunited with her husband Francis "Sonny" Haselberger, her parents Martin and Alice (James) Bahen, and her brother Edward Bahen in final rest. Flo is survived by her brother Jack (Catherine) Bahen of Aiken, SC, sister-in-law Sally Bahen...

Alexander Wuchevich

Alexander Wuchevich

Jan 15, 2023

Alexander Wuchevich of Baldwin passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. Alexander was born on September 3, 1941 to parents Joseph and Regina (Kriss) Wuchevich in Pittsburgh, PA. Alexander is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth J. (Lakatos) Wuchevich, and their three children, Todd (Christine) Wuchevich, Susan (Frank) Thomas, and Kevin Wuchevich. Alexander also leaves behind four sisters, Mary Ann (Ronald)...