Obituaries
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;...
Fred Dudek
Sep 18, 2022
On Sunday, September 18, 2022, Frank Frederick ("Fred") Dudek, of Spring Garden and Munhall, died following a brief illness. Fred was the son of the late Alex and Rose (Lorenz) Dudek. He is survived by his loving wife Darcy (Schavone) Dudek and sister Sandy Covone, brothers-in-law Philip Schavone and Dennis Sabolcik, niece and nephew Amber and Gian, and was great uncle...
JoAnn Kolesar (Hall)
Sep 16, 2022
JoAnn (Hall) Kolesar passed away on September 16, 2022, age 77, of Munhall, PA; a daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Halliwell) Hall. Fondly known to many as Mama Jo, she worked as an LPN for Braddock Hospital for over 30 years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, bowling and trips to the casino. She is survived by her children John Kolesar, James...
Betty Jean Good
Sep 12, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Betty Jean Good (Fuchs), announce her peaceful passing on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the age of 90.
She was born in Pittsburgh; a daughter of the late Eleanor (Schaum) and Joseph Fuchs.
Beloved wife of the late Earl Wayne Good; loving mother of Wayne (Kristen) Good, and Debra...
Edward Martin
Sep 8, 2022
Edward Stephen Martin, age 80, of West Mifflin passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022.
He was born in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Paul and Josephine Martin. Beloved husband of the late Tamara "Tammy" (Martin) Martin. Loving father of Edward A. Martin, Malinda (Nick) DiDomenico, Cheryl Martin and Sandy (fiancé Michael Floris) Kleist; Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather to...
Helen E. Bohr (Cerda)
Sep 6, 2022
Helen E. Bohr (Cerda), age 88, of Munhall passed away with her family surrounding her on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
Born in Homestead; a daughter of the late Mary (Bracco) and Martin Cerda.
Beloved wife of the late Edward G. Bohr; Loving mother of Janet (Bohr) (Wayne) Smecker of Liberty Boro, PA and Daniel (Elsie) Bohr of Bethlehem, PA; Dear...
William J. Heinz Jr.
Sep 3, 2022
On September 3, 2022, William J. Heinz Jr., age 63, of West Mifflin. He was born in Homestead; the son of the late William and Margaret (Rosko) Heinz Sr. Beloved father of Amanda (Ryan) Beynon and Michael (Nicole) Heinz; Cherished grandfather of Beau Beynon and Zoe Heinz; Special brother to Sandra (Robert) Seymour, Cheryl Heinz and Mary Beth McCulloch; also...
Andrew J. Rojtas
Sep 2, 2022
Andrew J. Rojtas on September 2, 2022, age 88 of West Mifflin. Andy was born in Czechoslovakia; the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Rojtas. Beloved husband of Mary R. (Sabol) Rojtas; Loving father of Christine (Rob) Scott of Elizabeth and Marlene (Ron) Cairns of West Mifflin; Cherished grandfather of Megan (Chris) Naccarato, A.J. (Allison), Kevin, Alyssa, and Shaun;...
Robert Kalupanov
Aug 31, 2022
Robert Kalupanov "Bo", age 75, of West Homestead, PA, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, August 31, 2022. Loving brother of Barbara Yonkovitz, Thomas (Bernadette Zeok), Nancy (Robert) Kranack and the late William Kalupanov (Peggy survives); also survived by nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Bo served in the United States Army. He was a Millwright for J&L...
Rege L. Witkowski
Aug 29, 2022
Rege Witkowski on August 29, 2022, age 71, of Liberty Borough formerly of West Mifflin. He was born in Bethel Park; the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Jakobe) Witkowski. Beloved husband of Judi (Mikelonis) Witkowski. Cherished father of Bob (Sophia) Mooney, Mike Mooney, Larry (Clementina) Mooney, Lisa Mooney and Sandy (Delbert) Witkowski-Sapko. Special grandfather of Madison, Larry, Matthew,...
John Wellman
Aug 28, 2022
John David Wellman, 52, of Munhall, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2022.
Born on August 4, 1970 in Blue Island, IL, and grew up in Burnsville, MN; cherished son of Kenneth and Karen Wellman; dear brother of Ken Wellman (Friend Catherine Vandehey); Beloved husband of Jeannette Locke Wellman; Loving father of Matthew Wellman and...

