Obituaries

Cynthia Armbruster

Cynthia Armbruster

Jul 26, 2022

Cynthia June Armbruster (Barnes), age 67, of West Mifflin passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at her residence.

She was born in McKeesport; the daughter of the late June (Kampman) and Thomas X. Barnes Jr.

Beloved wife of John M. Armbruster; Cherished sister of Thomas X. Barnes, III and his wife Karen; Special aunt of Thomas X. Barnes,...

Robert D. Stead Sr.

Robert D. Stead Sr.

Jul 25, 2022

On July 25, 2022 Robert passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Deborah (Pryle) Stead; loving father of Marie (the late John) Pasley of San Diego, CA., Maxine Babjak-Stead of Pittsburgh, PA and Robert D. (Carol) Stead, Jr. of Pittsburgh, PA.; proud grandfather of Christopher (Jessica) Babjak of Pittsburgh, PA, Brendon Stead, Shannon Cavacino-Stead and Lukas Stead; brother...

Melissa L. Barnes

Melissa L. Barnes

Jul 24, 2022

Melissa Barnes, age 40, of West Homestead passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 after a long courageous battle with Lupus, which she fought so bravely for 22 years. She was the strongest person I know.

Beloved daughter of Thomas R. and Melanie (Joyce) Torkowsky and the late Lucinda (Barone) Torkowsky. Devoted mother of Taylor Yothers; Loving girlfriend of Jesse...

William E. Natcher

William E. Natcher

Jul 15, 2022

William (Bill) E. Natcher of Munhall, PA passed away Friday, July 15th, 2022.  He was born April 23, 1935; the eldest son of the late William C. and Martha Natcher.  

 

Bill graduated from Munhall High School and Penn State University and served in the United States Army.  He spent his professional career as an Electrical Engineer working for various engineering firms in the Pittsburgh area.  Bill most enjoyed a good project and the tranquility of the mountains.  When his family...

Darlene Stokes

Darlene Stokes

Jul 15, 2022

On July 15, 2022, age 70 of Pittsburgh.  Darlene was born in Pittsburgh; the daughter of the late William and Rose Marie (Brandy) Stokes.  She was a former employee of the Clark Candy Company. Beloved sister of Raymond T. Stokes, Sr., Sandra (the late Paul) Saunders, Theresa (Dana) Bell, Amelia (Ricky) Hill and the late William and Joseph Stokes;  also...

Tabitha Jean Bolter

Tabitha Jean Bolter

Jul 14, 2022

 

Tabitha Jean Bolter, age 52, of West Homestead passed away suddenly on July 14, 2022.

Beloved daughter of Jean (Arendash) Bolter and the late Thomas J. Bolter.

Loving niece of Gerry McWhinney and Michael (Colleen) Arendash; Dear cousin of Jane, Ricky, Patty, Caitlin, Christopher, Ashley, Chad, McKinley, Ledger, Weston and Everleigh; as well as two significant people...

Michael D. Hancharik

Michael D. Hancharik

Jul 14, 2022

  Michael D. Hancharik on July 14, 2022 age 80 of Munhall.  Michael was born in Sewickley; the son of the late Victor and Elizabeth (Vish) Hancharik. 

He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. Beloved husband of Jeanie R. Little-Hancharik.  Cherished step-father of Susan (Robert) Grice and...

William W. Jackson Jr.

William W. Jackson Jr.

Jul 14, 2022

 

William W. Jackson Jr., age 82, of Brentwood formerly of Westmoreland Co. died unexpectedly at home on July 14, 2022.

Loving father of Evelyn Rumbaugh (Mark) and Jessica Ash (Z); cherished grandfather of Amanda Rumbaugh, Sandy, Tiffany and David Jackson Jr.; former spouse and dear friend of JoAnn Price.

He was preceded in death by his parents Helen...

Stephen P. Kienzl

Stephen P. Kienzl

Jul 11, 2022

On July 11, 2022, Stephen Perry Kienzl went peacefully surrounded by loved ones to his rest with the Lord. Born August 16, 1946, Steve was the eldest son of the late Raymond and Rose Kienzl; beloved husband for forty years of his "Pearl," Jean (Humphrey) Kienzl; inspirational father of Melissa Petrilak, Gregory Kienzl, Krystal (Brad) Schulte, and Carol (A.J.) Laugelli;...

Edward J. Colizza

Edward J. Colizza

Jul 3, 2022

 

Edward passed away peacefully on the morning of July 3rd, 2022 at the age of 82.  As the son of Laura (Bonetti) and Edward Colizza, Sr, he was raised in the town of Hays, just outside of Pittsburgh, with his brothers, Albert and Joseph.  Having many jobs in his youth, he eventually became a machinist for U.S. Steel.  Additionally,...

Patrick Bernsdorff

Patrick Bernsdorff

Jun 29, 2022

Patrick J. Bernsdorff, age 62, of West Mifflin formerly of North Versailles, PA.

Born in McKeesport; son of the late Bernice (McManus) and Joseph E. Bernsdorff;

Loving father of Jennifer Bernsdorff (Bill); cherished brother of Mary Catherine Bernsdorff, Bernadette (Joe) DeRenzo, Edward R. (Ginnilu) Bernsdorff, Joanne Hill (Andy) and Marlene (Ray) Walko; dear Uncle of Dana, Chris, Candace, Brandy, Garret...

John Marszalek

John Marszalek

Jun 24, 2022

 

John A. Marszalek, age 73, of Lincoln Place, PA passed away on June 24, 2022.

Born on January 24, 1949 in Pittsburgh; a son of the late Sally and Alexander Marszalek.

Survived by his loving sister Rosemary Schoemer; cherished nieces and nephews, Lori (Rick) Burns, Jennifer Schoemer, James Schoemer and David Schoemer; great-nephew and nieces, Nicholas Yeanuzzi, Jessilyn Burns...

Rosemary Stevenson

Rosemary Stevenson

Jun 23, 2022

Rosemary Stevenson, 98, passed away on June 23, 2022, in Munhall, PA.

Rosemary was born in Pittsburgh, PA; a daughter of the late Ambrose Farrell and Rose (Mrozek). Beloved wife of the late Edward Stevenson.

Rosemary is survived by her loving children Marianne McClain and Larry (Arlene) Stevenson; cherished grandchild Jayme; Preceded in death by her sisters Regina Verna and...

Bernard John Hrosik

Bernard John Hrosik

Jun 23, 2022

Bernard John Hrosik on June 23, 2022 age 92 of West Mifflin. Bernard was born in Homestead; the son of the late John and Anna (Yurkon) Hrosik. 

He was married to the love of his life Helene (Kudla) Hrosik for over 68 years. 

Beloved father of Cheryl (the late Ken) Magness and Cynthia Kortz. Cherished grandfather of Jason Kortz (girlfriend...

Bernadette Donnelly

Bernadette Donnelly

Jun 21, 2022

 

Bernadette (Hagan) Donnelly on June 21, 2022, age 89, of Munhall. Beloved wife of the late Boyd H. Donnelly. Loving mother of Colleen (Joseph) Hedges, Kimberly (Richard) Smith, David (Mary Jovanovich) Donnelly, Charles (Maureen) Donnelly and Boyd (Lisa) Donnelly. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Val) Smith, Gregory (Olivia) Donnelly, Rachel (Nick) Nell, Daniel (Katie) Donnelly, Brian (Allyson) Donnelly and Kevin...

Judith E. Butler

Judith E. Butler

Jun 14, 2022

 

Judith Elaine (Reis) Butler, of West Mifflin, Age 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 14, 2022.  Judie was preceded in death by her parents, Chester Dale and Ida Mae Reis, her sister Joan Marilyn Bekavac, and her husband, J. Douglas Butler.  She is survived by her daughter, Christine Elaine Barr (Ronald) Kalnas,...

Beulah "Boots" Magnuson (Sorbo)

Beulah "Boots" Magnuson (Sorbo)

Jun 12, 2022

Beulah Mae "Boots" Magnuson, age 92, of Dravosburg, passed away on June 12, 2022; Beloved wife of the late David E. Magnuson; beloved mother of Marilyn Jean Donnelly and Mark David Magnuson; beloved mormor of Anna-Cara DeGrand and Colton DeGrand; also several nieces and nephews; daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Fusco) Sorbo.

Mrs. Boots was a teacher at...

Antoinette Sariscak (DiPoala)

Antoinette Sariscak (DiPoala)

Jun 7, 2022

  Antoinette Sariscak (DiPoala) of Wallkill, NY formerly of Homestead, PA died Tuesday, June 7, 2022.  She was 97.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA; the daughter of the late Mary and Joseph DiPoala. Beloved wife of the late William W. Rousher and late Joseph Sariscak.

Survivors include her son-in-law, William Diener of Wallkill, NY and her grandchildren, Jeff...

Geraldine Sweeney

Geraldine Sweeney

Jun 2, 2022

Geraldine Ann Sweeney, age 94, of Munhall passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Born in Pittsburgh; a daughter of the late John and Catherine (Venneri) Cavalier. Beloved wife of the late Regis Sweeney and late Robert Weimer.

Loving mother of Kathy (John) Cannavine, Lorraine (Mickey) Augustine, Linda (Russ) Meyer, Susan (Bob) Meyer, Patricia Pruden and Mary Bazaldua; Cherished grandmother...

John Lonzo

John Lonzo

Jun 1, 2022

John R. Lonzo "Bibs", age 85, of West Mifflin passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was born in Homestead, a son of the late James and Mary (Kuzma)Lonzo.

Beloved husband of the late Rita Mae (Odoski); Loving father of Keith (Donna) Lonzo of West Mifflin and Lisa (Lenny) Bell of South Carolina; Cherished grandfather of Anthony Lonzo, Ethan...