Obituaries

Anna Takacs

Anna Takacs

Aug 15, 2019

Anna E. “Betty” (Mueller) Takacs, age 98, formerly of Hays, residing at Lawson Nursing Home, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

Born in Pittsburgh on September 13, 1920, to Othmar and Eleanor (Niederst) Mueller. Devoted wife of 69 years to the late Stephen Takacs, loving mother to Jean M....

Walter Romanek

Walter Romanek

Aug 13, 2019

Walter G. Romanek

Peacefully on August 13, 2019, age 105, of Munhall

Beloved husband of the late Helen T.  Romanek, loving father of Dennis (Janice) Romanek of Bethel Park, PA, Paul (Joanne) Romanek of Munhall, PA, and Kenneth (Debra) Romanek, of Munhall, PA;

Cherished grandfather of Craig, Kathryn and Christopher ...

Betty Karafa

Betty Karafa

Aug 13, 2019

Betty “Berzie” Karafa (Bronowicz)

Peacefully on August 13, 2019, age 79, of West Homestead;

Betty was born in Hazelwood, the daughter of the late Joseph and Betty (Kuscsik) Bronowicz;

Beloved wife of the late John J. “Kutzie” Karafa;

Cherished mother of Paula (Tim)...

Carolyn Percival

Carolyn Percival

Aug 12, 2019

Carolyn (Hilldoerfer) Percival, age 76, of Munhall on August 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Harry W. “Butch” loving mother of Mary C. Moser of Munhall, Christine (Thomas) Bushik of N. Huntingdon and Carol L. Bastian of Monessen, sister of George (Jane) Hilldoerfer of N. Versailles and Robert (Kathy) Hilldoerfer of Export, cherished grandmother of Elizabeth, Matthew, Jessica and...

Peter McKinney

Peter McKinney

Aug 10, 2019

On August 10, 2019, at age 98, of Dearborn, MI, formerly of Siesta Key, FL and Munhall, PA.  Son of the late Peter and Ann McKinney; beloved husband of late Eileen (Bonner) McKinney; loving father of Mary K. McKinney, Kevin F. (Shelby) McKinney, Michael P. McKinney and Mary Margaret (Sheila) McKinney; special grandfather of Nicole Mangino; brother of...

Ruth Gattrell

Ruth Gattrell

Aug 6, 2019

Ruth A. Gattrell On Saturday August 3, 2019, age 78 years of Melbournce, Fl formerly of Pittsburgh, Pa; Born on the South Side of Pittsburgh to the late Thomas and Mary Friend.

Beloved wife of Thomas C, Gattrell Sr.;

Loving mother of Thomas C. Gattrell Jr. and Linda Marie (Jeffrey) Sweeney, cherished grandmother of Jeffrey and...

Varyl Rager

Varyl Rager

Aug 4, 2019

On August 4, 2019 age 74 of West Mifflin.  Varyl was born in West Mifflin the daughter of the late James and Jeanne (Nuss) Strang.  She was a retired administrative assistant for Federated Investors.  Beloved wife of the late Lawrence P. Rager, Jr.  Cherished mother Megan (John) Tomko, Erin Miller, Lauren Rager, Ellen Rager and Matt Rager.  Loving grandmother of...

Dr. John Charles Wain

Dr. John Charles Wain

Jul 31, 2019

Dr. John Charles Wain

On July 31, 2019, age 92, of West Homestead, PA and Southern Pines, NC.

Son of the late Joseph and Catharine Wain

Beloved husband of Susan (Howe) Wain and the late Lillian Ullom Wain

Loving father of John Charles...

Gary Price

Gary Price

Jul 30, 2019

Price

Gary E.

On July 30, 2019, age 61, of Plum formerly of Munhall

Loving father of Ceanne and Ciaira Price

Beloved companion of Lori Blake Meyerholz

Son of Nancy Price and the late Robert “Buzzy” Price ...

Lori Fox

Lori Fox

Jul 30, 2019

Lori Lyn Fox (Marco), age 54, of Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania, passed away July 30, 2019 at home with her family at her side.  Lori was born on August 17, 1964 in Latrobe, PA; the daughter of William Fred and Belva Lee (Karp) Marco.  She was raised in Derry Township, PA; graduating from Derry Area High School in 1982. ...

Joseph Fenney Jr.

Joseph Fenney Jr.

Jul 29, 2019

Joseph Fenney Jr. 69 of Lincoln Place on July 29, 2019. Beloved husband of Rita (McClelland) Fenney, loving father of Joseph III of West Mifflin and Jason M. of West Mifflin, brother of Sandra (Daniel) Hyzak of Baldwin , James (Linda) Fenney of South Park and the late Sharon Fenney. Joe was a retired welder for U S...

Steve Earnest

Steve Earnest

Jul 22, 2019

Steve Earnest

On July 22, 2019 age 52 of West Mifflin

Beloved husband of Kathy (Fiebig) Earnest

Loving father of Jacob Earnest and Chelsey Earnest   (Cassie)

Son of Carol and the late Earl Earnest

Son-In-Law of Nancy Fiebig

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Carmella Puchalski

Carmella Puchalski

Jul 20, 2019

On July 20, 2019, age 87 of West Homestead. Carmella was born in Elyria, Ohio the daughter of the late Dominic and Catherine (Folino) Leuzzi. She was a retired secretary for the Pittsburgh Civic Garden Club and a retired deli worker for Kennywood Giant Eagle. Beloved wife of the late Frank S....

Richard Morrow

Richard Morrow

Jul 17, 2019

Richard H. Morrow 73 of West Mifflin went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on July 17, 2019. Loving husband for 50 years to Beverly (Hrinda), beloved father of R. Scott (Shannon) of N. Huntingdon and the late Robyn Victoria Morrow. Preceded in death by his parents Earl W. and LaVerne (Brunner) Morrow. Rick was...

Loretta Bernabo

Loretta Bernabo

Jul 10, 2019

Loretta C. (Bennett) Bernabo 89 of DeSoto, TX. formerly of Lincoln Place on July 10, 2019. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Charles R., loving mother of Gail L. (Edward) Schneider , Roger C.( Laurel) Bernabo  and the late Infant son Charles, cherished grandmother of Philip Bernabo, Keith Bernabo and Kaleen (Jon) Brand, cherished great grandmother...

Jessie Rogerson

Jessie Rogerson

Jul 10, 2019

Jessie Rogerson

On July 10, 2019 age 99 formerly of Stirling, Scotland and Lincoln Place

Beloved wife of the late William T. Rogerson

Loving mother of Mary (late Ladds) Sterling and William T. Rogerson Jr.

Cherished grandmother of Bill (Becky) Sterling, Michael...

Karen Murphy

Karen Murphy

Jul 9, 2019

A Loving Wife, Mother, and “Nana”

Karen entered the kingdom of her Lord on July 9, 2019. She passed suddenly due to complications resulting from her long, arduous battle with cancer. Karen was a long-time resident of the Hays section of Pittsburgh.  A 1972 graduate of South High School, Karen was best known for...

Robert Fulmer

Robert Fulmer

Jul 4, 2019

Robert R."Bo" Fulmer 62 of West Mifflin formerly of Oil City on July 4, 2019. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Wright), loving father of Robert J. "Mr. Cool" (Kristina) Saxon of Elizabethtown, PA., Brandon “Sparky” Fulmer of West Mifflin and Nicholas “Skooch” Fulmer of West Mifflin, brother of Peggy (DiEisi) Johns, Katherine Fulmer, Jane McCracken, Floyd, Tony, Bill, Ted...

Ida Mae Skyrmes

Ida Mae Skyrmes

Jun 24, 2019

Ida Mae (Miller) Skyrmes

On June 24, 2019, age 97 of Munhall

Beloved wife of the late Stanley

Loving mother of Judy (Jimmy) Thomas, Lyn (Jack) Patnik and Cathi Yost

Cherished grandmother of John (Heather) Trayner, Michael (Rachel) Patnik and Megan (Michael)...

J. Craddock

J. Craddock

Jun 24, 2019

On June 24, 2019, age 95, of Munhall.  J. Louise was born in Homestead, PA; the daughter of the Late Antonio and Rosina (Caruso) LaBona.  She was a longtime member of Homestead Park United Methodist Church, belonged to three card clubs with friends, and had a strong will for painting, especially portraits.

Beloved wife of the late D. Craig Craddock. ...