Obituaries

James Mihalcin

James Mihalcin

Aug 31, 2020

James J. Mihalcin passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday August 31, 2020, age 85 years of Munhall; son of the late George and Anna (Mihalenchik) Mihalcin.

Beloved husband of Lorraine P. (Olup) Mihalcin; Loving father David (Sue) Mihalcin, James Mihalcin, Karen (John) Adamcik, Kevin Mihalcin; Cherished grandfather of Casey & Jenna Mihalcin....

Susan McKeever

Susan McKeever

Aug 30, 2020

Susan Jean McKeever of West Mifflin passed away on August 30, 2020 at age 68. She was born to James T. McKeever and Ruth (Wyse) McKeever, at Fort Bragg, NC, and lived most of her life in Crafton; She was a 1969 graduate of Crafton High School. She was preceded in death by her parents and her life...

Mary Peer

Mary Peer

Aug 29, 2020

On August 29, 2020, age 67 of Hays, Mary passed away after a long battle with cancer.  She was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Schob.  Beloved wife of Benjamin Peer.  Cherished mother of Christopher (fiance Angela Vargo) Peer and Jacqueline (fiance Jamal McCrea) Peer.  Loving grandmother of Jamel and Jailyn McCrea.  Also...

Terri Firewicz

Terri Firewicz

Aug 28, 2020

Suddenly on August 28, 2020 age 66 of Lincoln Place.  Terri was born in Pittsburgh the daughter of the late Stephen and Dorothy (Vernau) Demel.  Beloved wife of Jan Firewicz.  Cherished mother of David (Kristin) Firewicz.  Loving grandmother of Daniel Firewicz.  There will be no public visitation.  A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday September 8, 2020...

Joseph Laychak

Joseph Laychak

Aug 23, 2020

Peacefully in his sleep Joseph "Layco" Laychak passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020.  Layco was born in Munhall the son of the late Michael and Anna Laychak.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean War and the former owner of Layco Radiator in Munhall.  Beloved Father of Ron (Jessica), Brian (Traci), Joe (Aliccia) and the...

Deborah Eisel

Deborah Eisel

Aug 23, 2020

Deborah A. Eisel

On August 23, 2020, age 64, of Duquesne

Loving Mother of Melanie Eisel and the late Eric Jenesky;

Cherished Grandmother of Aiden Eisel and Sierra Jenesky;

Daughter of the late David Tischuk and Gloria (Colella) Tischuk;

Sister of Diane Tischuk and the late Gloria Tischuk; Also survived...

Victor Ganassi

Victor Ganassi

Aug 16, 2020

Victor H. Ganassi went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday August 16, 2020, age 90 years of West Homestead; a son of the late Paolo and Dora Mae (Mori) Ganassi.

Survived by his loving sweetheart and wife of more than 60 years, Louise (Tester) Ganassi;

Victor served...

George Durkota

George Durkota

Aug 14, 2020

George Durkota

On August 14, 2020, age 76, of Bethel Park

Beloved husband of Lois (Amrhein) Durkota;

Loving father of Emily (Mark) Rice;

Cherished grandfather of Nathaniel and Reagan;

Brother of Evelyn Allan, Ann Safko and the late Mary Butko, Helen Durkota and Agnes Lynch;

Longtime employee...

Lucinda Torkowsky

Lucinda Torkowsky

Aug 11, 2020

Lucinda Torkowsky on August 11, 2020, age 66 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Munhall.  Lucinda was born in Homestead the daughter of the late Robert and Ann (Vandergraft) Barone.  Beloved mother of Melissa Barnes and William Barnes.  Loving grandmother of Taylor, Ashley and Jacob;  Sister of Robin (Pete) Uplinger; Aunt to Charles (Aimee) Lippert, Tracy (Rory) Bennett, and Kimberly...

Florence Deramo

Florence Deramo

Aug 4, 2020

Florence J. Deramo, 75, of West Mifflin went to the Lord with husband and family at her side on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.  Survived by mother, Helen A. (Kelly) Booth, of Munhall.  Flo was preceded in death by her father, Edmund A. Booth, a proud American World War II 104th Army Infantry Timberwolf combat veteran including 42 years...

Richard Janisin

Richard Janisin

Jul 17, 2020

Richard E. Janisin, age 79, surrounded by his family on Friday July 17, 2020 of Espyville formerly of Gates Manor, Pittsburgh. Born in Homestead on September 16, 1940 to the late Alex and Mary (Devos) Janisin. Beloved husband of Dolores (Traiman) Janisin. Loving father of Richard (Lisa) Jr., Jeffrey and James (Melissa) Janisin. Cherished grandfather of Zachary,...

Irene Revak

Irene Revak

Jul 16, 2020

Irene Rose Revak (Balla) on Thursday July 16, 2020, age 87, of West Mifflin formerly of Munhall;

She was born on March 28, 1933 in Homestead; a daughter of the late John and Rose (Hallas) Balla.

Beloved wife of the late George E. Revak Jr.;...

Edward Sari

Edward Sari

Jul 11, 2020

Edward Sari passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday July 11, 2020 at 90 years old.

Ed, “Tut”,  was born May 26, 1930,  son of the late Mary (Szalkai) and James Sari, Sr..

After graduating high school, Ed served in the United States Marine Corp.   Afterward,...

Colleen Montana

Colleen Montana

Jul 8, 2020

Colleen A. "Nan" Montana (Gillespie) on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, age 77 years of Pittsburgh;

Beloved wife of John Montana; Loving mother of Colleen Mason, Maril Mason, and stepmother of Anita (Michael) Doyle;

Cherished Nana to Amanda, Heather, Angela and Maria; as well as great-Nana...

George Butko

George Butko

Jul 7, 2020

George M. Butko o n July 7, 2020, age 82 of Munhall.

Beloved husband of 59 years to Marlene (Samatovich) Butko; Loving father of George (Christine) Butko, Greg Butko and Chrissy (Mark) Hennicke;

Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Jordan, Paige, Mitchell and Evan;

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Constance Ondechek

Constance Ondechek

Jul 2, 2020

Constance H. Ondechek (Besenyi) on July 2, 2020, age 68, of Munhall;  Constance was born on July 8, 1951 in Homestead; the daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Zilko) Besenyi; Beloved wife of Paul Ondechek; Cherished mother of Jack (Lori Ivaska) Ondechek and Beth (Travis) Knapp; Loving grandmother of Samantha Bruner; Sister of Michael Beseny, Donald (Ruth) Beseny and Richard Beseny;  also many nieces...

MaryLou Dzvonik

MaryLou Dzvonik

Jun 28, 2020

MaryLou Catherine Dzvonik (West) o n June 28, 2020, age 85, of West Newton formerly of Whitaker; a daughter of the late Christina Ann (MacGillivray) and William F. West; Loving wife of the late George Dzvonik Jr.; Beloved mother of Lu Ann (Daniel) Zamba, Cathy (Gilbert) Obringer and Georgeann Macey; Cherished grandmother of Keith (Angie) Zamba, Heather...

Fredrick Schmidt

Fredrick Schmidt

Jun 27, 2020

Fredrick W Schmidt on Saturday June 27, 2020, age 80 years of Homestead; Fred was born on April 9, 1940 a son of the late Carl and Lillian (Robins) Schmidt. Beloved husband of Jacquelyn (Farmer) Schmidt; Loving father of Michael Angelo and Meredith Tevek; Cherished grandfather Christopher Angelo, Michael Terek, Diane Terek, Robert Terek and Mark...

Walter Gasowski

Walter Gasowski

Jun 25, 2020

Walter J. Gasowski

On June 25, 2020, age 65, of West Mifflin.

Son of the late Walter and Irene (Macura) Gasowski; Father of Walter (Sara) Gasowski; Grandfather of Grant and Ethan Gasowski; Brother of Rene (Rich) Lawther of Spartanburg SC, and David (Rosemary) Gasowski of...

Paul Saunders

Paul Saunders

Jun 25, 2020

On Thursday June 25th, 2020, following a courageous battle for his health, Paul Joseph Saunders Sr., age 73, of West Mifflin, went to be with the Lord. Paul was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 19th, 1947.  Paul is the son of deceased Henry H. (Joe) Saunders and the late Mary Ann (Aul) Saunders.

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