Obituaries

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)...

Karen Santiago

Karen Santiago

Jan 13, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce, Karen Santiago passed away peacefully at her residence January 13, 2023. She was born April 14, 1946; daughter of late Michael & Dorothy King. Karen was preceded in death by her beloved son Jeffrey Santiago and sister Evelyn Brown.

Karen is survived by her son, Benjamin Santiago, granddaughter Lacey Kearns, and great-granddaughter...

James William Kuhn

James William Kuhn

Jan 9, 2023

James William Kuhn, age 56, of Clairton, PA formerly of Lincoln Place, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 9, 2023. 

Born in Pittsburgh, PA; a son of the late Michael and Carol (Lewelyn) Vidak. Beloved brother of Billie Jo Cuttler of West Mifflin, Bobbie Jo Vidak of Herminie, and the late Heidi Collins; as well...

June Foradas

June Foradas

Jan 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of June (Colledge) Foradas on January 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Foradas Sr., loving mother of Denise June Foradas (and Scott), and Daniel Foradas Jr (Donna). Dear grandmother of Jeffrey Gretz (Susan) and Christina (Foradas) Rodriguez (Rob). Great grandmother of Nicholas Gretz and Nathaniel Rodriguez.

June was...

John Wagner

John Wagner

Jan 8, 2023

As written by Mr. John K. Wagner:

John K. Wagner, Jr. of White Oak, born June 18, 1952, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, died on January 8, 2023. Mr. Wagner was a benefactor-life member of The National Rifle Association, Gun-Owners of America, Pennsylvania Gun Collector's Association, and the McKeesport Sportsman's Clubs. Mr. Wagner is survived by his sister, Andrea Ruder,...

William Johnson

William Johnson

Jan 7, 2023

William Johnson passed away on January 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsburgh on September 29, 1962, William is predeceased by his parents William E. and Lorraine (Caterino) Johnson; his sister, Christine Johnson; and his brother John Johnson. William leaves behind his beloved wife, Sandra (Zelahy) Johnson, and three children, Justin (Joann), Jessica, and William E. Johnson....

Jean Cerra

Jean Cerra

Jan 5, 2023

Jean Cerra, age 99, of Munhall passed away on January 5, 2023. Born in West Homestead; the daughter of the late Glenn Abels and Ruth (Porter) Abels.

Beloved wife of the late Henry "Pip" Cerra; Loving mother of Glenn (Kathleen) Cerra of West Mifflin, Henry (Susan) Cerra of Munhall, the late Linda Fletcher and late Connie Certo (survived Dr. Louis...

Robert H. Borkowski Jr.

Robert H. Borkowski Jr.

Jan 3, 2023

Robert "Beagle Bob' H. Borkowski Jr., age 71, of Belle Vernon, passed away on January 3, 2023. The oldest son of the late Robert H. Borkowski Sr. and Ruth M. (Holzer) Borkowski, Bob is survived by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Sally (Baker) Borkowski; his two children, Natalie (Jared) Nikolic and Robert K. Borkowski; two grandchildren, Jack and...

Marion McIntosh (Smith)

Marion McIntosh (Smith)

Jan 2, 2023

On January 2, 2023, Marion McIntosh passed away peacefully at the age of 96.  She was born in West Homestead; the daughter of the late Glenn and Thelma (Thomas) Smith.  Marion was the beloved wife of the late John Kennedy and the late Frank McIntosh.  Beloved mother of Jackie (David) Baumiller and the late Virginia Lenkner and Patricia Kostovny.  Stepmother...

William J. Kennedy

William J. Kennedy

Jan 2, 2023

William J. Kennedy, age 87, of West Mifflin passed away on January 2, 2023. Born in Munhall; son of the late Samuel L. Kennedy and Sarah B. Flanigan. 

Beloved husband of the late Marjorie L. (Bingham) Kennedy; Loving father of William (Pat Lauff) Kennedy of Oakmont and James (Cheryl Wiles) Kennedy of Bellingham, MA; Cherished grandfather of Taylor (Elizabeth Kennedy),...

Shirley Dean Birdy

Shirley Dean Birdy

Jan 1, 2023



Shirley (Dean) Birdy, age 93, of West Mifflin passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. 

Born in Homestead, PA; cherished daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (Wegherst) Dean. Beloved bride of 70 years of Earl J. Birdy; devoted mother of Pam Birdy Klein, Dean A. Birdy, Esq., David (Brooke Miller) Birdy, and Cheryl (Hank) Birdy Rettger; loving “Grams”...