Obituaries

Carolyn Traynor

Carolyn Traynor

May 22, 2022

Carolyn Ann (Dyrwal) Traynor, age 72, of Pittsburgh. She was born on the Northside of Pittsburgh; the daughter of the late Metro and Mary (Dzuba) Dyrwal. Beloved wife of the late Louis John Traynor Jr.; Loving mother of Timothy Traynor of Dravosburg and Dennis (Stephanie) Traynor of Wilmerding; Cherished grandmother of Taylee Richardson; Dear sister of Robert Dyrwal.

Carolyn was...

Norma J. Seinar

Norma J. Seinar

May 19, 2022

Norma J. Seinar, age 75, of Pittsburgh, died peacefully on May 19, 2022, after an extended illness with her family and loved ones by her side.   She is survived by her son Christopher Seinar, daughters Stacy Seinar and Courtney (Jason Farmakis) Seinar;   sisters Vera (Bobby) Summers and Edna Hoak. She was preceded in death by her parents...

James Bittner

James Bittner

May 19, 2022

James L. Bittner, age 58, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Born in West Mifflin; a son of Antoinette "Toni" (Ramsey) and the late Walter "Chub" J. Bittner.

Loving brother of Christopher J. Bittner of Dravosburg, Walter J. Bittner Jr. of Dayton, OH, Amy Raymond of South Park and Sandra Taylor of Florida;

Cherished uncle of Haven (Tyler Brakeall)...

Mary Ann Vallus (Krey)

Mary Ann Vallus (Krey)

May 17, 2022

On May 17, 2022 age 75 of Munhall, surrounded by her family Mary Ann went home to her Lord and Savior.  She was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Henry and Agnes (Watson) Krey.     She served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant.   That is where...

Irene Fennell

Irene Fennell

May 14, 2022

Irene (Ciora) Fennell, age 95, formerly of Oakland, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022.She is survived by her loving children Nancy (Harry) Poth, Robert (Callie) Fennell, and William (late Donna) Fennell. Proud grandmother of Joshua (Nicole) Fennell, Heather (James) Rothlein, Michael (Katlin) Poth, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Lambert, Michelle Poth, late Anthony Fennell, Mitchell (Lindsay) Fennell, Megan Fennell and great-grandmother of...

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Kasprzak (Rooney)

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Kasprzak (Rooney)

May 12, 2022

 

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Kasprzak (Rooney) was called to the Lord on May 12, 2022. 

 

Daughter of the late John H. Rooney Sr. and Honora (Weber) Rooney. Cherished wife and sweetheart of Arthur C. Kasprzak two months shy of 70 years. Beloved mother of Margaret (Marty) Maskiewicz, Karen (Robert) Murphy, James Lawson, Mark (Vynida) Kasprzak and Chris Kasprzak; Dearest grandmother...

Kelly Rae Ferron

Kelly Rae Ferron

May 6, 2022

Kelly Rae Ferron, age 39, of Munhall, PA passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022.

Born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Patricia Ferron. Loving mother of Reese D. Becinski.

She graduated from Steel Valley High School, Class of 2000. She continued her education at CCAC for Radiology. She was a former Certified Pharmacy Technician at Giant Eagle and...

Eileen Subotich

Eileen Subotich

May 5, 2022

Eileen M. Subotich (Thomas), age 84, of Munhall, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Born in Duquesne; she was the daughter of the late Sarah (Hayden) and Elmer Thomas. Beloved wife of Peter Subotich Jr. to whom she was married for 63 wonderful years. Loving mother of Peter T. (Cindy) Subotich and the late Kenneth Subotich; Cherished Mee-Maw...

Michael  J.  Hornyak

Michael J. Hornyak

Apr 30, 2022

Michael J. Hornyak on April 30, 2022, age 92 of West Homestead, Mike passed away surounded by his loving family.  He was born in Homestead to the late Michael and Anna (Kovacs) Hornyak. 

Beloved husband of 67 years to Margaret "Peggy" (Jantek) Hornyak;  Loving father of Michael (Sandi) Hornyak, Janie (John) Hochlinski, and the late Judith (husband C.R. survives) Hutchinson;...

John J. Creamer

John J. Creamer

Apr 27, 2022

John J. Creamer, 70, of Munhall passed away on April 27, 2022.

Born on December 7, 1951 in Homestead; a son of the late Virginia (Rahuba) and John Creamer.

Loving father of Melinda (Brad) Pearce and Mallory (Justin) Reichert; Cherished grandfather of Logan and Brad Pearce and Caleb, Holden, and Emma Reichert; Dear brother of Sylvia McCafferty, Jeffrey...

William R. Davis

William R. Davis

Apr 25, 2022

After a long battle with COPD, William (Bill) Davis, of West Mifflin, passed away on April 25, 2022, at the age of 61. Bill was the son of Richard and Lorena Davis of West Mifflin; beloved father of William and Joseph Davis; brother of Richard (Maureen) Davis, Jay Davis, Keith (Patty) Davis, Cindi Lyman, Larry Davis, and Sue (Tim) Kauffman;...

Karen R. House (Hinkle)

Karen R. House (Hinkle)

Apr 25, 2022

Karen R. House (Hinkle) passed away on April 25, 2022, age 71, of West Mifflin.  Karen was born in Homestead; the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Theis) Hinkle.  Beloved mother of Lori (James Kincaid) House-Vinay.  Loving grandmother of Robby Vinay.  Cherished sister of Linda (Charles) Potter, Bryan Hinkle and the late Dale Hinkle (wife Audrey survives).  Aunt to...

Janice Ann Kredatus (Kostelnik)

Janice Ann Kredatus (Kostelnik)

Apr 23, 2022

Janice Ann Kredatus (Kostelnik), age 79, of Munhall passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

She was born in Homestead, PA; the daughter of Michael Kostelnik and Margaret Kostelnik (Koval).

Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Kredatus;

Loving mother of Donald Rossey (Donna), Joyce Rossey and Kenneth Rossey (late Dana); and cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Alexis, Ryan,...

Susan Tkach

Susan Tkach

Apr 23, 2022

Susan Tkach, age 72, formerly of Whitaker and West Mifflin, currently of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully on April 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Born November 30, 1949, Susan was the daughter of the late Robert and Sue Duche of Whitaker, Pennsylvania. 

Susan was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Tkach.  Susan is survived by her son Andrew...

Rose Marie Guidos (Steiner)

Rose Marie Guidos (Steiner)

Apr 22, 2022

Rose Marie Guidos (Steiner), age 92, of Pittsburgh passed away on April 22, 2022.

Born on February 11, 1930 in Pittsburgh; a daughter of the late Ida (Nickolay) and Herman Steiner.

Beloved wife of the late Richard G. Guidos; Loving mother of Richard (Wendy) Guidos, Susan (James) Connelly, Bonnie (Keith) Ebner and Janet (late Robert) Rybacki; cherished grandmother of Richard...

Dale David Milke

Dale David Milke

Apr 20, 2022

Dale David Milke, age 65, passed away on April 20, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dale was born in Pittsburgh, PA; a son of the late Louis Milke and Olga May (Bielek).

Dale is survived by his beloved wife Mary Elizabeth "Beth" (Drane) Milke of

32 years; his two sons, Zachary Milke (Lindsay Ryan) and Jacob Milke; his...

Ashley M. Butler (Kaper)

Ashley M. Butler (Kaper)

Apr 16, 2022

Ashley M. Butler (Kaper), age 36, of Bethel Park passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 16, 2022 .

Born in Chicago, Illinois to Melinda Mazur and Walter (Patty) Kaper. Beloved wife of Heath F. Butler; Loving mother of two sons, Bennett B. Butler and Liam V. Butler; Cherished sister of Kendyl Kaper and Megan Kaper; Dear daughter-in-law of Lauren (William)...

Dr. Lawrence James Nelson

Dr. Lawrence James Nelson

Apr 15, 2022

 

Dr. Lawrence James Nelson was born in Chicago on October 13th, 1945. He attended University of Michigan, where he met his wife, Pamela. He completed medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, the city he resided in for the rest of his life, becoming one of the longest continuously serving doctors in Pittsburgh. During his life, Dr. Nelson was...

Russell Bennett

Russell Bennett

Apr 11, 2022

Russell Bennett Jr., age 75, passed away on April 11, 2022.

Russell was born in Pittsburgh, PA; a son of the late to Russell Bennett and Minnie Bennett.

A special thank you to the staff and nurses at Baldwin Health Center and Heritage Hospice for the special care you gave to Russell.

Arrangements are private...

Howard A. Caspar

Howard A. Caspar

Apr 10, 2022

Howard A. Caspar, age 91, of Munhall, PA passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022.

Born in Munhall, the son of the late Lilly (Durst) and Joseph Caspar. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth A. Bevan; Loving father of Robert H. (Cindi) Caspar, Joyce R. (Jeff) Petrell, and the late Thomas A. Caspar (Michelle Kinzel); Cherished grandfather of Brandon,...