Obituaries

Anthony "Tony" Colizza

Anthony "Tony" Colizza

Jan 20, 2021

Anthony F. “Tony” Colizza passed tragically on Monday, July 20, 2021, age 65, of Homestead, PA. Loving son of the late Anita (Rocco) and John R. Colizza; Dear brother of Connie (Bill) Galvin, John R. (Lynn-Marie) Colizza Jr., Thomas M. (Nancy) Colizza and Tina L. (Michael) Miguel; Cherished uncle to Shawn (Karen) Galvin, Amy (Joe) Vasek, Christopher (Liz)...

William Plichta

William Plichta

Jan 16, 2021

William J. Plichta passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 16, 2021 age 73 of Munhall formerly of Pleasant Hills, after a recent diagnosis of cancer. Son of the late Joseph and Anna Plichta; Beloved husband of Paula L. (Bunecicky) Plichta; to which he said "why look for silver when you already have gold", Loving and devoted father of Katelin (Dave) Krayesky...

Ben Garson

Ben Garson

Jan 15, 2021

Ben A. Garson on January 15, 2021, age 94 of Munhall.  Ben was born in Carnegie the son of the late Anthony and Katharine Gorczyca.  He was a WWII Army Veteran and a retired welder for Allied Welding.  Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Frena) Garson.  Loving father of Jacqueline Brogan, Michele (Robert) Naugler, Benny (Kathy) Gorczyca and...

Diane DiLucia

Diane DiLucia

Jan 14, 2021

Diane Marie DiLucia on Thursday, January 14, 2021, age 51 of Pittsburgh; Beloved daughter of Nancy (Dyszkiewicz) DiLucia and the late Ronald J. DiLucia; loving mother of Jeffrey Korbelic, Nickolas Brucker and the Late George Korbelic; cherished sister of Rebecca DiLucia and Ronald DiLucia. Diane was a longtime waitress at Chilis and Lone Star. Thanks to the caregivers for...

Tracey Lekovitch

Tracey Lekovitch

Jan 14, 2021

After a long battle Tracey went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2021.  Tracey will be deeply missed by her parents Nancy (Keith) Janosko and Ted Naulder.  Beloved mother of her two adoring children Kendal Lekovitch and Charley Simmons.  Loving sister of Amy (Philip) Stanley, Mandy Janosko, Adam (Krystal) Janosko and Josh (fiancee...

Rose Marie Frinsco

Rose Marie Frinsco

Jan 13, 2021

Rose Marie Frinsco, 89 years of age, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2021.   She was a lifelong resident of Munhall.  Rose Marie was a retired employee of Pittsburgh National Bank (PNC) at both the Eighth Avenue Branch in Homestead and a Pittsburgh location later in her career. Beloved daughter of the late John and Julia (Latsko) Frinsco....

Irma Johnston

Irma Johnston

Jan 13, 2021

On January 13, 2021 age 94, formerly of Lincoln Place.  Irma was born in Pittsburgh on February 1, 1926, the daughter of the late William and Beatrice (DeBor) Jane.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Johnston.  Loving mother of Susan (David) Sabin, Judith (Ronald) Layton and Robert (Melanie) Johnston.  Loving grandmother of Ryan, Dana (Larisa), Laura (Jaclyn), Jody (Shawn), Nan...

Helen Gavin

Helen Gavin

Jan 6, 2021

On January 6, 2021 age 99 of North Huntingdon Twp.  She was born in Altoona, PA the daughter of Roy and Margaret Sharp.  She was the beloved wife of the late William Gavin.  Loving mother of Sharon Kern and Judith Haines.  Grandmother of Kristin Kern, Todd Kern, Heather Santucci, Jason Haines, Amber Baker, Holly Haines, 6 step grandchildren...

Robert Klotz

Robert Klotz

Jan 5, 2021

Robert Edward Klotz on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, age 62, of Jefferson Hills formerly of West Homestead. Born on June 8, 1958 a son of the late Robert and Philomena (DePaolo) Klotz. Beloved husband just shy of 40 years to Lynn (Pishinsky) Klotz; loving father of Sarah (Collin) Whitsett, Hannah (Carl) Jackson and Beckah (Stuart Russell) Klotz; cherished...

Gerald Firek

Gerald Firek

Jan 5, 2021

Gerald T. Firek on January 5, 2021, age 80, of Pittsburgh. He was born in Vandergrift a son of the late George and Mary (Filo) Firek. Beloved husband of 56 years to Kathleen (McArdle); loving father of Marci (John) Sterling, Bob (Rhonda) Firek, Brian (Karin) Firek, and Matt Firek. Cherished grandfather of RaeAnn and Renee Firek;...

Alice Redpath

Alice Redpath

Jan 4, 2021

Alice B. Redpath (Ryan) on Sunday, January 3, 2021, age 93, of West Mifflin. Born in Homestead the daughter of the late James and Catherine (Slater) Ryan. She is survived by her grandchildren: Thomas (Kathy) Redpath, Joelle (Bob) Orris and Matthew (Sharon) Redpath; and great-grandchildren: James, Julianna, Jillian and Angeline. She was preceded in death by her son James E. Redpath....

Jeffrey Clifford

Jeffrey Clifford

Jan 1, 2021

On January 1, 2021 age 63 of Munhall formerly of Hazelwood.  Jeff was born in Pittsburgh the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Holzshu) Clifford.  He was a bartender for the Lytle Cafe in Hazelwood.  Beloved brother of Edna (Harry) Jackson, William (Camille), David (Patty), Gary (Sue), and the late Donald Clifford.  Also many nieces and nephews. ...

Eileen Howcroft

Eileen Howcroft

Dec 31, 2020

On December 31, 2020 age 89, of Mt. Lebanon formerly of Munhall. Eileen was born in Homeville, PA the daughter of the late Edward and Laura (Kirtz) Schick. Beloved wife of the late Walter "Bud" Howcroft. Cherished mother of Pamela (Joe) Kramer, Walter R. (Amy) Howcroft, Jr., and Thomas E. (Angela) Howcroft. ...

Elaine Kray

Elaine Kray

Dec 26, 2020

Elaine Louise (Reese) Kray, age 77 of Gibsonia passed away in December 26, 2020. Elaine was the daughter of the late Richard and Elizabeth (Carolla) Reese of Munhall.

Beloved wife of the late Roger Kray. She is survived by her son Jason Kray and his wife Elizabeth Landru and her daughter Arlene and her husband Andy...

Henry Malesky

Henry Malesky

Dec 23, 2020

Henry Robert Malesky died on Wednesday December 23, 2020, age 85 years of Lincoln Place. Born in Whitaker, a son of the late Michael and Veronica (Jakubcak) Malesky. Loving brother of James Malesky and the late Michael, Raymond, Roy and Charles. Also surviving are his companion of more than 20 years, Elaine Lally as well as several nephews...

Mary Fox

Mary Fox

Dec 21, 2020

Mary Lou Fox On December 21, 2020, age 76 of Polk Pa. formerly of Munhall. Beloved daughter of the late Harold Burton Fox and Luretta May (Bowers) Fox; Loving sister of William H. (Betty) Fox Sr. and Robert (Shirley) Fox; Cherished aunt of William H. (late Lori) Fox, Jr., Bonnie Fox (Robert) Brock, Vonda Fox (James) Wagoner, Vicki Fox (Joachin) Alfieri, Rhonda Fox...

Lois Knott

Lois Knott

Dec 21, 2020

Lois Fay Knott (Irwin) on Monday December 21, 2020, age 90 years of Munhall; Beloved wife of the late Jay Knott; Loving mother Jack Knott & Clifford (Gemma) Knott; and Cherished grandmother of Michael and Stephen Knott. Lois was a graduate of Munhall High School. She had a passion for Ice Skating and taught lessons to many children...

Helen Hess

Helen Hess

Dec 20, 2020

Helen M. Hess (Safran) passed away on Sunday December 20, 2020, age 96, of Munhall. She was born in Stoneboro, PA; a daughter of the late Louise (Pointak) and Steven Safran.  Beloved wife of the late William C. Hess; Loving mother Linda Hess, Judith (George) Lewis, Darlene (Jorman) Brown, and Kathleen (Dennis) Keesecker; Cherished grandmother to six: George (Heather) Lewis,...

Barbara Fallert

Barbara Fallert

Dec 17, 2020

Barbara T. Fallert, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020, age 73 of Pleasant Hills, originally of Hays, Pittsburgh PA. Daughter of the late Virginia "Jean" and Paschal "Pat" Lerro. Beloved wife of Paul W. Fallert. Cherished mother of Bonnie Falcione (Eric), and Beth Junecko (Don). Sister of Peter P. Lerro (Monika) and Phillip J. Lerro (Michele). She was a bowler and past-president of Gems Bowling...

Jaye Wilkinson

Jaye Wilkinson

Dec 16, 2020

Jaye Ann Wilkinson (November 16, 1942 – December 16, 2020)

Jaye Ann Wilkinson, age 78, from West Homestead, PA died Wednesday, December 16th from a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease, and additional complications brought on by Covid - 19.

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Jaye, preceded in death by her parents, James and Jessie  Harris,...