Obituaries
William E. Davis
Aug 19, 2025
William E. Davis, age 92, of Baldwin, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. A devoted husband to the late Margaret C. Davis, Bill lived a life marked by service, entrepreneurship, and deep love for his family.
A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Bill carried the values of dedication and integrity into every chapter of his life. He was...
Kyle Baird
Aug 18, 2025
Kyle Baird, 62, of Clariton Pennsylvania, died in Pittsburgh PA of cancer on the morning of Monday August 18th 2025.
He was born in Clariton in 1963 to Robert Dean and Jean Alexander Baird. Kyle attended Clariton High School where he preformed as a valuable athlete to the football team. He had an outstanding career as an intimidating boxer before settling...
Michael Iannone Jr.
Aug 17, 2025
Michael (Mickey) Iannone; 89, passed away peacefully on August 17, at Jefferson Hospital. He built his multi-decade career as a brakeman on the railroad, where he left a lasting impression on colleagues and friends alike.Born on January 31st in Pittsburgh, Mickey lived a full and thoughtful life marked by curiosity, devotion to family, and quiet joys. He was a loving...
Josephine M. Chalfa (Bellowicz)
Aug 15, 2025
On Friday, August 15, age 85 of Dravosburg.
Daughter of Joseph and Anna Bellowicz.
Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Chalfa.
Loving mother of Gary (Kelly) Chalfa.
Cherished grandmother of Penelope and John Chalfa.
Sister of Terry Good, Dorothy Bellowicz and the late Joseph Bellowicz.
Aunt of Bill (Karen) Good, Angie (Frank) Stasik, Lori (John) Bulmer, Valerie (Lou) DiGioia.
Family and friends received Monday, August 18,...
Dorothy Mae Cribbs
Aug 14, 2025
Dorothy Mae (Erlewein Eli) Cribbs, 74, of Greenfield passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Booth) Erlewein. She was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Harris, and her brother, Billy Erlewein.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Cyndi Brown (Alex) and her son Shawn Cribbs ( Jayda). She was a...
John W. Hopkins
Aug 7, 2025
John W. (Hop) Hopkins, 86, of Greenfield/Hazlewood. Born on May 29, 1939; passed on August 7, 2025.
Beloved husband of Carol (Rizzo) Hopkins. Loving father of Lee Ann Lowman and Dina (Ed) Tirpak. Son of the late William W and Rose (Canofari) Hopkins. Cherished grandfather (Pup) to Dustin (Stephanie), Jack (Kate) Lowman, Jonathon, Joey (Madi) and Gianna Tirpak. Great-grandfather to Dustin...
Chase Cyphers
Aug 5, 2025
Chase Cyphers, 20, of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, passed away on August 5, 2025, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle collision.
Chase is the beloved son of Jon Scherling and Christa Cyphers.
Chase is a true miracle to his mother, Christa, and loved beyond measure by his father, Jon from the moment he was conceived, he defied the odds. He was a spark of...
Nancy Brevak
Aug 3, 2025
Suddenly on August 3, 2025 Nancy Brevak passed away. Nancy was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Brehm) Brevak. Beloved sister of Linda (Donald) Rolf of WA, Rosemary (Dr. Robert) Lenigan of WA, and the late John (wife Jeanine Sabo survives) Brevak. Nancy was a retired school teacher from Park School of the Steel Valley...
Michael J. Stano
Jul 21, 2025
Michael Johann Stano, age 92, of West Mifflin, died peacefully on July 21, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born in Petersdorf, Romania, the son of the late Michael and Maria (Stolz) Stano. Michael emigrated from Germany to the U.S. in 1955, at age 22, and married Elizabeth Regina (Fleming) on July 6, 1961, sharing 58 years of marriage before...
Bernard Zadrowski
Jul 19, 2025
Bernard "Zack" Zadrowski age 82, passed away on July 19, 2025 after a year long battle with cancer.
He was born to Bronislaw and Marie (Gwarek) in Pittsburgh. He was the youngest and last surviving child of 8.
Bernard joined the U.S. Army in 1961 where he served in the 611th ordinance group. When he returned to Pittsburgh he worked for J&L...
Denise Rose Farren
Jul 16, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of Denise Rose (Dickson) Farren of Munhall, formerly of Hazelwood, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Born on February 8, 1954, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Denise was the beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Jane (Milan) Dickson. A lifelong caregiver at heart, Denise devoted much of her life to...
Richard J. Bofo
Jul 16, 2025
Richie Bofo, 49 passed away on July 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and love. Known for his fearless approach to life. Richie lived a life that was anything but ordinary. He was the guy that could make anyone laugh, even in the most serious moments-because let's face it life's too short to take seriously. Richie was always...
Michael G. Pliska
Jul 2, 2025
Michael Pliska of Munhall formerly of McKeesport died July 2 2025
Son of the late George and Mary (Samurda) of McKeesport. Husband of the late Theresa (Rolewitz) and father of the late Nicole both of Munhall.
Michael was a McKeesport high school graduate (1966) and went on to the US Navy ( 1966-1970) finished as a Hydraulics Specialist. He went on to...
Margaret Troy
Jun 30, 2025
Margaret (Greta) Troy, age 97, passed away peacefully at Concordia of Monroeville Personal Care on Monday June 30, 2025. Greta was born on September 28, 1927 to her mother Margaret Simpson Steele and her father Thomas Steele. On November 23, 1948 Greta married her high school sweetheart Wilson E. Troy. Always in love they had a wonderful and happy marriage...
BettyAnn Brancato
Jun 28, 2025
BettyAnn "Blondie" Brancato, age 85, peacefully passed away in her home in Barnegat, NJ on June 28th, 2025. She was born in Hazlewood, Pa on February 7th, 1941, to Helen "Betty" Besnak and Niles R. Smith. BettyAnn was a beloved figure in her family, known for her fierce love & loyalty. She loved The Lord and loved being immersed in...
Barbara Olson
Jun 21, 2025
Barbara Scott Olson was born March 10, 1927 in Homestead PA. The "Apple of their eye", she was the first child of Cecelia and Duncan Scott, who immigrated from Scotland in 1925 - 1926. Settling into a US Steel "company home" on Crawford Street in Homestead Park, brothers Duncan,George, (deceased), and baby sister Bonnie completed their family.
Barbara, known by many...
Anthony J. Falce
Jun 17, 2025
Anthony J. Falce—known affectionately as AJ, Tony, Scarola, and Scud—passed away on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. He was 94.
Born in Pittsburgh on June 14, 1931, at Homestead Hospital, Anthony was the eldest surviving child of Michael (Michele) Falce and Angeline (Coppola) Falce. He grew up in the Hays neighborhood and spent much...
Mary Lou Hawk
Jun 15, 2025
Mary Lou Hawk passed away in Coraopolis, PA on the afternoon of June 15, 2025, at the age of 87. Daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah Hawk of Lincoln Place, Mary Lou graduated from St. Peter’s High School in McKeesport, PA, and worked for the Homestead Works of the US Steel Corporation as a quality control inspector from the...
Patricia A. Kesling
Jun 9, 2025
Patricia A. Kesling, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, departed this world on June 9, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her cherished memories and the love of her family. Born on December 31, 1956, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she illuminated the lives of those around her with her kindness and unwavering spirit.
Patricia was the daughter of the late Victor...
Paul John Ondechek
Jun 6, 2025
Paul John Ondechek, 79, from Munhall, PA passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. Born on November 14, 1945 in the City of Duquesne to John & Anna (Ominowicz) Ondechek. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his late wife Constance (Besenyi), his sister Jane Ondechek, and grandson Jaxson Knapp.
He will never be forgotten and is survived...

