Obituaries
Charles Thomas Lucas
Aug 23, 2022
Charles Thomas Lucas, age 86, a life-long resident of Munhall, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born to Stanley and Mary (Vincevich) Lucas of Munhall, PA on December 29, 1935. He was the youngest and last surviving sibling of 6 children: Edward Lucas, Stanley Lucas, Russell Lucas, LaVerne O’Neil and Milton Lucas. Survived by his...
Shelly J. Blick
Aug 21, 2022
Shelly J. Blick passed away on August 21, 2022 at the age of 65. She was the beloved wife of James Blick. Cherished mother of William Shawn and Jason Blick. Loving grandmother of Braeden and Tyler. Special sister Lindy (Warner) Losh, Darlene (Joe) Murzyn and the late Holly. She was a caregiver to the elderly for many years. Shelly was...
Patricia Hess
Aug 21, 2022
Patricia E. (Tkach) Hess, 85, of Lincoln Place, died peacefully at home Sunday, August 21, 2022. Born March 7, 1937 in Pittsburgh. She was a daughter of the late John and Elsie (Timms) Tkach.
Beloved wife of the late David A Hess; Beloved Mother of Albert (Tashani) Havrilla, Patricia (Stephen) Proffitt, Kimberly (Todd) Garman, Thomas Hess, Laura Wagner, Cody Hess...
Jeri Ciolli
Aug 21, 2022
Jeri Ciolli (Poleski), age 80, of Pittsburgh passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
She was born in McDonald, PA; the daughter of the late Alice (Pirrung) and William Poleski.
Beloved wife of John A. Ciolli; Loving mother of Gari R. (Maria) Ciolli, Kristi L. (Thomas) Fleming; and Linnea (Jian) Xue; Cherished grandmother of T.J., Kaitlin, Kianna,...
Grace E. Himes (Schultheis)
Aug 18, 2022
Grace Elizabeth (Schultheis) Himes, 96, of West Mifflin, passed away August 18, 2022. She was married to her loving husband, the late Raymond M. Himes, for 58 years; and is survived by her devoted daughters Cindy Himes of Bridgeville and Linda Himes of West Mifflin. She was born on July 9, 1926 to the late Howard and Ida May Schultheis,...
Diane Lashley
Aug 10, 2022
Diane Helen Lashley, age 51, of Ambridge formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away suddenly on August 10, 2022.
Born on January 12, 1971, in Pittsburgh; a daughter of Josephine (Miller) and Donald Ulrich.
Loving mother of Colby Lashley, Ryan Lashley, Jeremiah (Datia) Lashley, Amanda Pieper and Justin Klein;
Cherished grandmother of Jordan Lashley, Jacob Lashley, Ariana Alexander, and Domani Lashley
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Eric C. Smith
Aug 1, 2022
Eric C. Smith, of Brentwood, formerly of Munhall, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2022, at the age of 44. He was the son of the late Ronnie and Kathleen (Kulpa) Smith. Beloved father of Devin Hagan, Derek, Ava, and Arik Smith; Loving grandfather of Brooklyn, Devin Jr., and Raymond Hagan; Cherished brother of Jesse (Kelly) Smith and Isaac (Lynetta)...
Donna M. Milchalk (Urban)
Aug 1, 2022
Donna Milchalk, of Munhall, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on August 1, 2022, at the age of 80. She was born in Homestead the daughter of the late George and Freda (Seinerth) Urban. Beloved mother of DeAnna (late Willi J.) Moore, Andrew A. (Lori) Milchalk, Danelle (Anthony) White and Denise (Scott) McCullough. Cherished grandmother of Angela, Lynetta, Kayla, Kyle,...
Anna M. Cusumano (Oleksa)
Jul 31, 2022
On July 31, 2022, age 93, of Pleasant Hills formerly of West Mifflin. Anna was born in Homestead; the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Singlair) Oleksa. Beloved wife of the late John Cusumano. Cherished mother of Joann (Michael) Sciulli, Rosann (Harry) Elinsky and the late Jill (husband Robert survives) Markwell. Loving grandmother of Teresa (Jake) Atkinson, Michael...
Sally Ann Shields
Jul 27, 2022
Sally Ann (Orr) Shields, age 78 of West Mifflin, beloved wife of the late James E Shields Sr, passed away on Wednesday July 27, 2022. Known to so many as “Sweet Sal”, she is the loving mother to James E (Jennifer) Shields Jr., Glenn P (Amy) Shields, and Randi (Jim) Lane. She is adored by her grandchildren Connor, Mackenzie,...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,...

