Obituaries

Louise Ganassi

Louise Ganassi

Oct 5, 2021

Louise Ganassi, age 92 of West Homestead went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was born in Homestead, PA; the daughter of the late James S. and Eliza (Kidd) Tester.  Preceded in death by the love of her life Victor Ganassi.  Louise was a retired clerk for U.S. Steel.  She attended...

Rachel Besselman

Rachel Besselman

Oct 1, 2021

On October 1, 2021, age 94 of Lincoln Place surrounded by her loving family Rachel went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Rachel was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Belle (Bott) Logan.  She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Besselman for 62 years.  The two raised their family in...

Loretta Dongilli

Loretta Dongilli

Sep 29, 2021

On September 29, 2021, age 85 of Lincoln Place.  Loretta was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Joseph and Rachel Arcuri.  Beloved wife of the late Paul A. Dongilli, Sr.  Cherished mother of Paul A. (Marilyn) Jr. of Lincoln Nebraska, Rhonda M. (William) Schmidt of Munhall, Michael J. (Nina) of Allison Park, Gregory S. (Deborah) of Bethel Park, David G. (Luann) of...

Betty Jean Folk

Betty Jean Folk

Sep 27, 2021

On Monday September 27, 2021, Betty Jean Folk, age 72 of Lincoln Place, passed away surrounded by loved ones.

Beloved wife of 48-years to husband Arthur Folk.

Loving mother of Tammy (Carl) Rendulic of Port Vue, Chris (Amy) Folk of West Mifflin, and Laura Eagle. Cherished grandmother known as "MA" to...

Geraldine Snyder

Geraldine Snyder

Sep 26, 2021

On September 26, 2021, age 88 of West Mifflin.  Gerry was born in East Pittsburgh the daughter of Edward and Violet (Diable) Brick.  Beloved wife of the late Morgan Snyder.  Cherished mother of Jeffrey (Nina) Snyder.  Loving grandmother of Scott (Alana) Snyder.  Preceded in death by her brother Edward Brick.  She was a retired clerk for Allegheny Ludlum...

Joanne Wriede

Joanne Wriede

Sep 19, 2021

On September 19, 2021, age 86 of West Homestead.  Joanne was born in Homestead; the daughter of the late John and Naomi (Guderberr) Jones.  Beloved wife of the late James Wriede.  Cherished mother of Christopher (Kirsten) and Mark (Kathleen). Loving grandmother of Olivia and Avery.  Special aunt to Lynn Simon and Richard Daniels.  Preceded in death by her sister Dolly...

Dorothy Franks

Dorothy Franks

Sep 19, 2021

On September 19, 2021, age 86 of West Mifflin, formerly of Munhall.  Dorothy was born in Homestead; the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Posten) Franks.  Beloved sister of Darrell (late Eleanor) Franks.  Dorothy will be sadly missed by her cousins and many friends.  She was a retired radiology technician for UPMC and a lifelong member of Anne Ashley United...

Jeri Wolfe

Jeri Wolfe

Sep 17, 2021

On Friday September 17, 2021, age 73 years of Munhall; Beloved wife of Gary C. Wolfe; Loving mother of Holly (David) Felch, Jennifer (Michael) Wolfe and the late Cynthia Davis; Cherished Grandmother to Alex, Chelsie, Jacob, Lauren and Darwin. Thanks to the caregivers for all the love and wonderful care you have given to Jeri and our family.

Family and friends will be...

Gertrude O'Brien

Gertrude O'Brien

Sep 14, 2021

On September 14, 2021, Bettie age 101, of West Mifflin went home to her Lord and Savior.  Bettie was born in Braddock; the daughter of the late Michael and Leona (Dolan) Davis.  Beloved wife of the late Francis O'Brien.  Loving mother of Cassandra (the late William) Summerly.  Cherished grandmother of Stacey Jane (Tim) Morrison and Erin Beth (Jason) Coffman.  Adoring great-grandmother...

WIlliam Thomas

WIlliam Thomas

Sep 7, 2021

On September 7, 2021, age 63 of Baden formerly of Sharon and Munhall surrounded by his loving family, Bill went home to his Lord and Savior.

Beloved husband of Dawn (Readshaw)

Loving father of Jared (Jenna) and Kyle (Danielle)

Cherished grandfather of Ruby, Theodore, Presley and...

Kyle Stramaski

Kyle Stramaski

Sep 5, 2021

Suddenly on September 5, 2021 age 22 of Munhall.  Beloved son of Sheri (Al) Hawthorn and Brian (Lori) Stramaski.  Cherished brother of Dylan J. Stramaski, Dustin Vargo, Hope (Nate) McAfee and Jesi Freuden. Loving uncle to Carson McAfee.  Special grandson to Louis "Smokey" (the late Marsha) Schempp, Irene(Tom) Bell, Art (Barb) Stramaski, Lois (the late Rich) Atwood and...

Nancy Bytheway

Nancy Bytheway

Sep 4, 2021

Nancy R. Bytheway passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, age 76 years of Pittsburgh; Born in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Kenneth O. and Aulma Lee (Mathos) Robison. Cherished sister of Charles (Ann) Robison, Kenneth (Regina) Robison and Paul (Elizabeth "Betty") Robison; Loving mother of Kimberly Bytheway, Kenneth Bytheway and Jodi Krszal; Loving grandmother of Shown...

Irene Gyongyosy

Irene Gyongyosy

Aug 30, 2021

On August 30, 2021, Irene Gyongyosy, age 92, lifelong resident of West Homestead and lifelong member of the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Homestead.  Irene was a retired secretary for Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad with 32 years of service.  Beloved aunt to Elaine (Gene) Saus, Jerome McKinney, Donald (Daryl) McKinney and Gail Chase.  Great-Aunt to numerous great- nieces,...

Stephen Novacek, III

Stephen Novacek, III

Aug 30, 2021

Stephen Gerard Novacek III, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021, age 76, of West Mifflin, PA and Clearwater, FL. Born in Pittsburgh; the son of the late Margaret (Gretz) and Stephen Gerard Novacek, Jr. Beloved husband of Linda (Brunner) Novacek; Loving father of Stephen G. Novacek, IV (Lisa), Richard Novacek (Lori), Deana Read (Doug) and Daniel Novacek; Cherished grandfather of...

Veronica Thompson

Veronica Thompson

Aug 29, 2021

Veronica Vayda Thompson, Ph.D. of North Huntingdon, PA, passed away at age 76 years, on Sunday August 29, 2021. Veronica was born in Homestead, the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Saloga) Vayda. She is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, John M. Thompson, Ph.D., and their two daughters Mary Kathryn Thompson, Ph.D. and Anne Margaret Thompson,...

Robert Jenkins, Sr.

Robert Jenkins, Sr.

Aug 28, 2021

Robert John Jenkins Sr.  passed away on August 28, 2021, age 56, of Brentwood formerly of Greenfield.  Born in Pittsburgh, the son of Jacqueline David and the late Richard Jenkins. Beloved husband of Debra A. (Miller); Loving father of Robert John Jenkins, Jr.; Cherished brother of Patty (Stush) Tofil, Walt, Rich and Ray Jenkins as well as numerous nieces...

Timothy Mitchell

Timothy Mitchell

Aug 23, 2021

Timothy Rhodes Mitchell passed away on Monday August 23, 2021, age 67 years of Pittsburgh; Born in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Alice (Boyle) and John “Jack” C. Mitchell. Tim was the proud & loving father and grandfather of “his girls”;  his daughter, Michelle Syska and granddaughters, Alyssa Cribbs and Rylee Syska;  Cherished brother of Kathy Stark...

Edward Smith

Edward Smith

Aug 22, 2021

On August 22, 2021, age 64 of Munhall.  Ed was born in Homestead; the son of the late Edward and Sarah (Morris) Smith.  Beloved husband of Patricia Ann (Matey) Smith.  Loving father of Jacqueline (Anton) Leppo of White Oak and Samantha (James) Bower of Spring, Texas. Cherished grandfather of Jacob Bower and Lukas and Emma Leppo.  Brother of...

Lois Hoffman

Lois Hoffman

Aug 20, 2021

On August 20, 2021, age 92 of Baldwin.  Lois was born in Baldwin the daughter of the late Herman and Freda (Uecker) Zeiler.  Beloved mother of Debra (Victor) Kifer and Gary (Ruth) Michaliszyn.  Special grandmother of Josh, Crysta, Victor, Jr., Christina and Nicholas.  Lois was a retired pharmacy tech for Jefferson Hospital.  Funeral arrangements are private and entrusted to...

Kathleen Fulton

Kathleen Fulton

Aug 19, 2021

Kathleen (Earl) Fulton passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, age 75, of Pittsburgh. Born in Pittsburgh; a daughter of the late Russell and Pauline E. (Rusewicz) Earl.  Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Fulton Sr.; Loving mother of Donald (Renee) Fulton Jr.; Cherished grandmother of Joshua and Jacob Fulton and great-grandmother of Kenzie Fulton; Dear brother...