Obituaries
Bernard "Bernie" Kilwein
Nov 25, 2022
Suddenly on November 25, 2022, Bernard "Bernie" Kilwein, age 77, of West Mifflin passed away. Bernie was born in Pittsburgh; the son of the late Hans and Victoria (Fanty) Kilwein. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Albiez) Kilwein. Cherished "Unca" to Stacy Bennett. Uncle Bernie to Mark (Pam), John (Chris) and Maurice "Moe" Kilwein. Special great-uncle to many great-nieces and great-nephews. Bernard...
Verna M. Gajdos (Hritz)
Nov 25, 2022
Verna M. Gajdos of Munhall, passed away on November 25, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born in Homestead; the daughter of the late Andrew and Verona (Bencze) Hritz. Verna was the beloved wife of the late Steve "PIP" Gajdos. She was the loving mother of Geri Mizak, Steve (Mary) Gajdos Jr., Jan Harbodin, Ken (Cathy) Gajdos, and...
Stephen Hornyak
Nov 24, 2022
Stephen Hornyak, age 97, passed away on November 24, 2022.
Stephen was born in Munhall, PA; a son of the late Steve Hornyak and Elizabeth (Siska).
Beloved husband of Margaret (Torok) Hornyak for 54 years; Loving father of Stephen Hornyak and Linda (Hani) Azhari; Cherished grandfather of Emily and Sarah Azhari.
Stephen proudly served our country in the...
Jeanine Goggin
Nov 23, 2022
Jeanine E. Goggin, age 65, passed away on November 23, 2022.
Jeanine was born in Homestead, PA; to the late James Goggin and Jean (Knepshield).
Beloved mother of Jason (Melinda) Goggin and the late Jonathan Gordon; Cherished grandmother of Makio "KO" Goggin, Brooke Gordon, and Michael Reid; Loving sister of John Goggin, Judy Melle, Janet Goggin, and the late Jay...
Leo Tobasco
Nov 16, 2022
Leo T. Tobasco, age 80, of Hays died on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 with his wife Sharon and step-daughter Janine at his side. Born in Hays; a son of the late Joseph P. Tobasco and Ann M. (Bracaliello). Beloved husband of 36 beautiful years to Sharon (Zelek); Loving Father of Joe (Lori) Tobasco, Leo (Louisa)Tobasco and the late Christopher...
Barbara Kasper
Nov 16, 2022
Barbara Kasper, age 59, of Lincoln Place suddenly passed away on November 16, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh; the daughter of the late George and Mary (Burcin) Karplak. Beloved wife of Christopher Kasper. Loving mother of Amanda (fiancé Jimmie DiPasquale) Kasper, Elizabeth Kasper, Lisa (Russell) Rieger and Rachel Kasper. Cherished grandmother of Jimonzeul, Adrianna and Dominic DiPasquale. Special...
Jim Burkholder
Nov 8, 2022
James R. Burkholder, age 86, formerly of New Castle, passed away on November 8th, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Born August 6, 1936, in New Castle, he was the son of J. Clyde and Virginia (Knox) Burkholder.
Jim was preceded in death on April 14, 2010, by his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Janet L. (Taylor) Burkholder, whom...
Reine Theresa Sherlock (Truan)
Nov 7, 2022
Mrs. Reine Truan Sherlock, 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was of the Catholic faith.
Reine was born on April 12, 1963 to Ms. Dorothy Barefoot and the late Mr. Robert Truan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by...
Leo Eugene Leslie
Nov 5, 2022
In loving memory of Leo Eugene Leslie Jr. 9/1/1963 - 11/5/2022
Leo Jr., 59, of West Mifflin PA, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022 surrounded by family. Leo Jr. was born in Ohio to the late Mary Alice and Leo Leslie on September 1, 1963. He graduated from West Mifflin North in 1981. He was married to Pauline Byrnes, the...
Helene Bernadette Hrosik (Kudla)
Nov 3, 2022
Helene Bernadette Hrosik on November 3, 2022 age 91 of West Mifflin. Helene was born in McKees Rocks the daughter of the late Stanley and Nellie (Chylek) Kudla.
She was was married to the love of her life, the late Bernard Hrosik for over 68 years.
Beloved mother of Cheryl (the late Ken) Magness and Cynthia Kortz. Cherished grandmother...
Dianne Schneider
Nov 1, 2022
Dianne M. Schneider, 78 of Whitaker, PA passed away on November 1, 2022 with her family by her side.
The second of three children was born on October 15, 1944 to Frank and Margaret Zadory in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Dianne grew up in Whitaker, PA with her parents and older brother, Frank and younger sister, Elaine. She was proud to be...
James Krausslach
Oct 28, 2022
James William Krausslach, age 70, of Lincoln Place passed away suddenly on October 28, 2022.
Born in Pittsburgh; a son of the late James William Krausslach Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Lopata).
Beloved husband of 48 years to Barbara Ann (Rudolph); Dear brother-in-law of Mary Ellen (Don) Mey, Diane Rudolph, and Marsha (Fred) Boehm; loving uncle and great-uncle to many. Jim...
John Metro Kurtz, Sr.
Oct 16, 2022
John passed away on October 16, 2022 at the age of 85 in Yuma, Arizona formerly of West Mifflin. He was born in West Mifflin the son of the late John and Mary (Ferrence) Kurtz. He was the beloved husband of the late Melanie R. (Morris) Kurtz. Cherished father of John M. (Rondora) Kurtz, William M. (Diane) Kurtz and the...
Elizabeth "Betty" R. Magiske (Gigliotti)
Oct 10, 2022
Elizabeth "Betty" Magiske age 81 of Baldwin peacefully surrounded by her family went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2022. She was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret (Mitchell) Gigliotti.
She was the beloved wife of George Magiske, Jr. Cherished mother of George (Vernice) Magiske III, Dawn (David) Bowden...
Helen P. Bodrock (Proden)
Oct 7, 2022
Helen Bodrock, of Monongahela, formerly of Munhall, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born in Stonemine, West Virginia; the daughter of the late George and Mary (Demko) Proden. She shared 68 loving years with beloved husband Michael “Mike” Bodrock who passed on in 2018.
Everyone who met Helen loved...
Joseph J. "Silver Fox" Ruffing
Oct 6, 2022
Joseph J. "Silver Fox" Ruffing
Of Munhall, passed away on October 6, 2022, surrounded by those most precious to him, his devoted wife and children. Joe was born in Homestead, on October 11, 1931, to the late Joseph G. and Loretta (Rausch) Ruffing.
Joe is survived by his high school sweetheart, Joanne (Zekany), his wife of 70 years, who he...
Dale P. Cochrane
Oct 5, 2022
Dale P. Cochrane, age 66, of West Mifflin, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, surrounded by family at UPMC Mercy Hospital. He died from a traumatic brain injury due to a fall on September 26, 2022.
Dale was born March 15, 1956, to Roy and Eileen Cochrane of Pittsburgh. He worked as a journeyman electrician until his retirement...
John Jay Ryan "Rat"
Oct 3, 2022
John Jay Ryan "Rat", age 74, a lifelong resident of Hazelwood passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022.
Born in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Martin L. Ryan Sr. and Theresa Marie (Enocenti). Beloved father of Jennifer Ryan; Cherished grandfather of Kira Owens; Dear brother of Sandra Lee Ryan, Barbara Ann Ryan, Martin L. Ryan Jr. and the late...
William "Bill" Horn
Sep 30, 2022
William (Bill) Horn, age 85, of Lincoln Place passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Percy and Elizabeth (Roger) Horn. Bill was a wonderful husband to his wife of 63 years Marie (Reutzel). He is loved and will be missed by his three children: William (Sharon) Horn, Marie (Ronald)...
James H. Noroski
Sep 23, 2022
James H. Noroski, age 74, of McKeesport passed away suddenly on September 23, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Kathleen (Kemper) and Joseph Harold "Dink" Noroski. Loving father of Brett Noroski (Mindie) of Florida, Sarah Geissler (Todd) of North Huntingdon, PA, and the late Paul Noroski. Cherished grandfather of Alexis Noroski, Ashley Noroski, Jillian Geissler, and Daphne Geissler;...
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