Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
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...
Desiree N. Shillingburg
Mar 7, 2022
Desiree N. Shillingburg on March 7, 2022, age 40 of West Mifflin. Beloved daughter of Debra (David) Phifer and the late Paul Strang. Cherished mother of Hayley (Tim) Gaskill, Mark Shillingburg, Ryder Shillingburg, Alexandra Hvasta and the late Tyler Shillingburg. Loving fiance of Albert Hvasta. Grandmother of Timothy Gaskill, III and Nova Gaskill. Sister of Jacob Strang. Desiree liked to...
David C. Himelright
Mar 7, 2022
David C. Himelright Sr., age 76, of West Mifflin passed away with his family surrounding him on March 7, 2022.
David was born in Harlingen, TX to Medford Himelright and Betty (Anderson). Beloved husband of 53 years to Dolores (Beynon) Himelright; loving father of David (Patricia) Himelright Jr.; cherished grandfather of Jennifer Phillips and Nicole Phillips and great-grandfather of...
Jack Stone
Mar 4, 2022
Suddenly on March 4, 2022 age 59 of Hazelwood formerly of Jefferson Hills. Jack was born in Ohio, the son of the late Roy and Sylvia (Sugar) Stone. He was the father of Candace Stone and the late Joshua Stone. Brother of Susan Smith, Roy Stone Jr. and the late Robert , Rodney, and Bernard Steele. Also numerous nieces and...
George A. McDonald
Mar 4, 2022
George A. McDonald, age 86, passed away on March 4, 2022.
George was born in Pittsburgh, PA; a son of the late George McDonald and PhiLomenia (Malonario). Beloved husband of Margaret (Geiger) McDonald; Loving father of Lily (Xay) Phouthayong, George (Marcella) McDonald and Louisa (Robert) Ruble; Cherished grandfather of Jayson, Layla, Maranda, Lukas and Krystal; Dear brother of Marie, Flo,...
Betty L Kondis
Mar 3, 2022
Betty Laverne (Furst) Kondis, age 97, passed away on March 3, 2022.
Betty was born in McKeesport, PA; a daughter of the late Carl Furst and Blanche (Shaw). Beloved wife of the late Julius L. Kondis.
Loving mother of Charles (Suzan) Kondis and Marilyn Kondis; cherished grandmother of Jonathan Kondis and the late David Kondis; dear sister...
Timothy Munro Doyle
Mar 2, 2022
Timothy Munro Doyle, age 82, passed away on March 2, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. Tim was a lifelong resident of Munhall.
Loving husband of 57 years of Dorothy (Turocy) Doyle; Cherished father of Timothy Doyle and Kimberly Doyle; Beloved grandfather of Timothy Doyle and Ryan Doyle.
Tim enjoyed spending time with his family and was a passionate...
Joseph A. Williams
Mar 2, 2022
Joseph A. Williams, age 65, passed away on March 2, 2022, of Munhall, PA.
Born in Fairmont, WV, the son of Mary L. (Winemiller) Williams and the late Alexander Williams.
Beloved husband of Susan Williams; Loving father of Daniel (Lydia) Williams and Katherine Williams.
Joseph is preceded in death by his father and brother Thomas Williams.
Joe proudly served our...
Dolores M. Berta
Mar 1, 2022
Dolores Marie Berta, 91, of Crofton Maryland (formerly of West Homestead, PA passed away on March 1, 2022. A daughter of the late Paul and Marie (Thomka) Benny. Beloved wife of the late Michael John Berta. Loving mother of Michele Stock (Ronnie), Pamela (William) Etherington, and Michael (Rita) Berta. Devoted grandmother to Mika Stock, Samantha (Randy) Kraus, Nicole (Casey) Visco,...
Jason Munsie
Feb 27, 2022
Suddenly on February 27, 2022 age 49 of Lincoln Place. Jason was the son of John and the late Jenny (Cocuzzi) Munsie. Beloved husband of Stacey (Luchovick) Munsie. Cherished father of Cameron and Ryan Munsie. Brother of John (Crissy) Munsie. Son in law of Carol (late Michael) Luchovick. Brother in law of Michele (Ken) Johnson, Kim (Dave) Hall and Michael...
Robert W. Gorman
Feb 23, 2022
Robert “Robbie” W. Gorman, age 66, of West Mifflin passed away on February 23, 2022.
Robert was born in Homestead, PA; son of the late William Gorman and Martha (McGrath). Beloved husband of Tricia (Knowlson) Gorman. He is survived by his loving children Ryan (Keila) Gorman, Colin (Xavier) Gorman, Caralyn Gorman and Amanda (Bryan) McCallum; cherished Pap of Dylan, Diego...

