Obituaries

Theresa Ann Sturm

Theresa Ann Sturm

Apr 10, 2022

Theresa Ann Sturm (Dorney), age 92, of Lincoln Place passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022.

She was born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Agnes (Walsh) and Thomas Dorney. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Sturm. Loving mother of Nicholas J. (Diane) Sturm of Mercersburg, PA, Janet (Herman) Schipma of Huntley, IL, and Mary Anne (Paul)...

Helen Devey (Rose)

Helen Devey (Rose)

Apr 5, 2022

Helen Devey, age 101, of West Mifflin, died peacefully at home on April 5, 2022.  Born on April 11, 1920 she was the daughter of the late Charles and Amy (Maskew) Rose of Liverpool, England.  

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Paul Devey.  She and Paul fell in love shortly after they met in England while he was...

Patricia   Jane "Trish" Conroy

Patricia Jane "Trish" Conroy

Apr 4, 2022

On April 4, 2022, age 60 of West Mifflin.  Patricia was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late James and Adelaide (Herald) Conroy.

Beloved sister of Ann Callahan, James (Nelly) Conroy.and Marian (Mike) Kennedy.  Cherished aunt to her nieces Ryan and Rachel and nephews Michael, Shao, Robert, Armando, and Ryan.  Special great - aunt to Dakota and Raven.  

Trish...

Daryl Lynn McKinney (Sprauge)

Daryl Lynn McKinney (Sprauge)

Apr 2, 2022

Daryl Lynn (Sprauge) McKinney passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, age 73, of West Mifflin. Born in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Rosalie (Cook) and John Sprauge.

Beloved wife of 54 years of Donald R. McKinney; Loving mother of Catherine (Michael) Moran and Kelly (Eric) Ubinger; Cherished grandmother of Madison and Sydney Moran and Jason, Devyn, Brock and...

Luke Everett  Laird

Luke Everett Laird

Apr 2, 2022

On April 2, 2022 Luke Everett Laird, age 28, of West Mifflin went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland; the beloved son of Eric and Nancy (Williams) Laird.

Loving father to his "Buddy", Jayden Everett Laird and step-daughter, Serenity Bray; Brother of Autumn Laird and Kirk (Bri) Laird; Uncle to Vanessa Wilson...

Marilyn R. Myford (Martin)

Marilyn R. Myford (Martin)

Mar 31, 2022

Marilyn Myford of Munhall passed away peacefully at the age of 94.  

She was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Moore) Martin.  

Beloved wife of the late George Myford.  Loving mother of Marlene Murry and George (Brenda) Myford, Jr.  Cherished grandmother of Brian (Kristy) Myford and Ben and Doug Murry.  Special great grandmother of Camden...

Marilyn R. (O'Toole) Sayne

Marilyn R. (O'Toole) Sayne

Mar 29, 2022

Marilyn R. (O’Toole) Sayne, age 77, of Lincoln Place passed away on March 29, 2022.

Born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late Leo and Florence (Mozick) O’Toole.

Loving mother of Michele L. (Ronald) Fair-Hively of Lincoln Place, Kathleen Sayne ( Don Weckerly) of Munhall and Scott W. (Deb) Sayne of West Mifflin; Cherished grandmother of Brian, Austin and Adam;...

Richard J. Snyder

Richard J. Snyder

Mar 25, 2022

Richard J. Snyder, age 74, of Lincoln Place passed away on March 25, 2022. Born in Homestead, the son of the late Kenneth and Lucille (Galvin) Snyder.

Father of Mark Snyder (Virginia), Michael Snyder (Brynn) and Matthew Snyder; grandfather of Tanner Snyder, Jake Snyder and Reid Snyder; brother of  Kenneth "Paul" Snyder (Cheryl), late John "Jack" Snyder, Harry L....

Margaret C. (Collins) Fusilli DeMartino

Margaret C. (Collins) Fusilli DeMartino

Mar 25, 2022

Margaret C. (Collins) Fusilli DeMartinoPleasant HillsFormerly of Trafford

Margaret C. (Collins) Fusilli DeMartino, 87, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital from complications of a stroke.  She was born April 6, 1934, in McKeesport,  the daughter of the late Regis and Cecilia (Landers) Collins. Margaret was known as Peggy or Marge depending upon her stage in life. Prior...

Barbara E. Thomas

Barbara E. Thomas

Mar 22, 2022

Barbara Thomas, 91, of West Mifflin, PA passed away on March 22, 2022.

Born in Duquesne, the daughter of the late Frank Gruber and Marie (Denne).

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband Carl I. Thomas Sr.; her loving children Bonnie Thomas of Glassport, Lynn (David) Schwab of West Mifflin, Donna (Tim) Gardner of West Mifflin and daughter-in-law...

Charles Habjanetz

Charles Habjanetz

Mar 19, 2022

Charles Habjanetz, age 74, of Pittsburgh, peacefully died on March 19th, 2022. Loving husband of the late Eileen Habjanetz. 

Charles was born in Mckeesport, the son of the late Joseph and Ida Mae Habjanetz.

Cherished brother of the late Mary Jane  Kincaid and Dorthy Habjanetz. 

Beloved Uncle of Richard (Omaryra) Kincaid, Nancy Kincaid, Michael (Lori) Kincaid and Steven (Barb) Kincaid.

Great-Uncle...

Stephanie L. Stanley

Stephanie L. Stanley

Mar 17, 2022

Stephanie L. Stanley, age 60, of Hays, passed away on Thursday, March 17, after being diagnosed with advanced cancer only a few months ago. Stephanie was born on January 19, 1962, in Charleston, North Carolina, to a loving family that included her late parents Peggy Jo and Michael Stanley. She spent most of her life in Pittsburgh and raised a...

Paul  G. Buran

Paul G. Buran

Mar 16, 2022

Paul G. Buran

July 22, 1936 - March 16, 2022

Paul was a kind, loving and caring son, husband, father and grandfather.

He was born in Homestead the son of the late Paul J. and Susan (Supon) Buran.

He was married to Eleanor (Smith) Buran for 64 years; her sweetheart for 71 years.

Father of Bentley Buran and the late...

Lois Jean Kosko

Lois Jean Kosko

Mar 15, 2022

Lois Kosko, age 91, of Munhall passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

Lois was born in Turtle Creek, PA; a daughter to Walter Houck and Elizabeth (Knight).

Beloved wife of the late Carl P. Kosko; loving mother of Barbara Jean Kosko, Richard (Patricia) Kosko, Patricia (Gary) Schwartz,

Jeffrey (Julie) Kosko and the late Carl D. Kosko (Janet survives);...

Edward B.  Besterci, Jr.

Edward B. Besterci, Jr.

Mar 13, 2022

Edward B. Besterci, Jr., passed away suddenly on SUnday, March 13, 2022 at the age of 69.  

He is survived by his loving wife Darlene (Catlos) Besterci, son James Besterci, stepdaughter Michelle (Jason) Blasko, sisters Elaine (Dennis) Murphy and Susan (Peter) Cicero.  Ed was the proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren, Colton Besterci, Sawyer Besterci, Darren Blasko, Madison Blasko, and Kamryn...

Nathaniel Dawson

Nathaniel Dawson

Mar 12, 2022

Nathaniel Dawson, age 29, of Pittsburgh after a long battle with addiction passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Born in Pittsburgh; the son of Albert Dawson and the late Terri (Jobkar) Dawson.

Brother of Olivia Dawson and Nicholas Tudi; also survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

Nathaniel was a carpenter with the Greater Pennsylvania Regional...

Jean Ann  Straub - Porvaznik

Jean Ann Straub - Porvaznik

Mar 9, 2022

On Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Jean Ann went home to her Lord and Savior.  She was born in McKeesport, the daughter of the late Jacob and Frances (Schepis) Straub.

Jean Ann was the best mum in the whole world to her two favorite children, Kathi (Drew) Tirpak and Jason Porvaznik. She was the beloved sister to Linda (Terrance) Kalcevic, beloved...

Marilyn Jean Madden

Marilyn Jean Madden

Mar 8, 2022

Marilyn Jean Madden, age 82, passed away on March 8, 2022 of Pittsburgh formerly of Florida.

Marilyn was born in Pittsburgh, PA; a daughter of the late Robert H. Hitson and Catherine T. (Skees).

Beloved wife of William Madden; loving mother of Valerie Wright and the late Mark (late Tammy) Madden; and cherished grandmother of Grace and Jonathan Madden.

Arrangements...

Richard D. "Dick" Tuttle

Richard D. "Dick" Tuttle

Mar 7, 2022

Richard D. “Dick” Tuttle, age 89, of Munhall passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. Born in Fairview, WV; a son of the late Eddie M. Tuttle and Rose Mae (Walker).

Beloved husband of 60 years to Mary Jean (Venturella) Tuttle; loving father of Brian (Kathleen) Tuttle, Keith (Amy) Tuttle, Eric (Crystal) Tuttle and Lauren (John) McEwen; cherished grandfather...

Dolores  A. "Dolly" McFarland (Kacala)

Dolores A. "Dolly" McFarland (Kacala)

Mar 7, 2022

On Monday, March 7, 2022 age 87 of West Homestead.  Dolly was born in Homestead, the daughter of the late Stephen and Blanche (Tyrala) Kacala.  Beloved wife of the late Eugene McFarland.  Cherished mother of Stephen and Douglas McFarland.  Loving grandmother of Daniel (fiance Jamie) McFarland, Doug (Amy) McFarland and the late Matthew McFarland.  Special great-grandmother of Alexander and Emma...