Obituaries

Mary Loikets

Apr 13, 2015

John Karafa, Sr.

Apr 11, 2015

On April 11, 2015, age 81 of West Homestead. John was born in Hazelwood the son of the late Joseph & Elizabeth (Liptak) Karafa. Loving husband of 52 years to Betty “Berzie” (Bronowicz) Karafa. Beloved father of Paula (Tim) Potosnak and John J. (Gina) Karafa Jr. Cherished grandfather of Rachel (Jarrett) DeLuca, Rebecca (Ryan) Loughner, Mary (her boyfriend Dan) Potosnak...

Jeffrey Piskor

Apr 11, 2015

On April 11, 2015, age 60 of West Mifflin.

Loving Husband of Pamela (Taylor) Piskor

Beloved Father of K.B. Piskor and Matthew Piskor

Brother of Marilyn Whelan, Patricia Polanski, Sandra Loposky, Thomas Piskor and Joseph Piskor

also survived by many nieces and nephews

Jeff loved cars, racing and motorcycles....

Mark Leone

Apr 6, 2015

Leone Mark J. Suddenly, on April 6, 2015, age 56 of West Mifflin formerly of the North Hills. Beloved son of Joseph and Jo Ann Leone Loving husband of Debra Trimbath Leone Brother of Joseph (wife Darlene) Leone Jr., Gina (Leone) Marsden and the late Donna Leone Survived by two loving step children Grandfather of 3 Many nieces and nephews...

Ray Smith

Apr 3, 2015

On April 3, 2015, age 43 of Munhall. Beloved Son of Ray G. Smith and Barbara Testa Step Son of William Testa Loving Father of Jordan A. Smith and Madison K. Smith Survived by many cousins, aunts and uncles Friends received on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M. at the George Irvin Green Funeral Home Inc. 3511 Main St. Munhall 15120 412-461-6394...

James Beggs

Apr 2, 2015

James H. Beggs of Munhall died Thursday, April 2 with loved ones by his side. Born on February 27, 1942, he was the loving son of Homer and Elizabeth (Patton) Beggs. Jim earned a Bachelor’s and two Master’s degrees from Penn State University and enjoyed his career in zoning and planning for Westmoreland County. After his liver transplant in 1989,...

Margaret Shimrock

Mar 30, 2015

Unexpectedly on March 30, 2015, of West Homestead.  Beloved wife of the late Milan E. Shimrock; loving mother of Donna (Jack) May, Dianne (Paul) Cain and Milan "Darryl" Shimrock; cherished grandmother of Ashley and Courtney; dear friend of George Kostival.  Friends received on Wednesday from 6-8 P.M. at the George Irvin Green Funeral Home Inc. 3511 Main St. Munhall...

John Diederich

Mar 30, 2015

John C. “Chuck” Diederich 83 of Lincoln Place on March 30, 2015. Loving husband of the late Mary Louise (Casey), loving father to Linda (Gerald) Volk of West Mifflin and Barbara (Phillip) Herrmann of Pleasant Hills. Cherished grandfather to Krystal (Michael) Olinvock of West Mifflin and Daniel (Fiance Amber Rosol) Volk of Munhall. Brother of Martha Sansotta of Shaler Twp....

Sharon Mays

Mar 26, 2015

On March 26, 2015 age 67,

Sharon Ann was born in Pittsburgh.  Daughter of the late Charles "Barney" and Elsye Jane Peoples.  Beloved mother of Rodger "Rocky" (Danielle) Mays.  Treasured Nana of Jamison Mays.

Precious sister of Linda Jane (Tom)  Kocan and Gigi (Terry) Kelly.

Best Aunt in the whole world to Kirk Kocan, Trisha...

Daniel Pearson

Mar 25, 2015

On March 25, 2015, age 51 of Munhall; Dan was born in Florida the son of Jean (Bischoff) and the late Daniel E. Pearson; He was a Master Plumber and Gas Fitter for Washington D.C.  Plumbers Local # 5; Beloved father of Dana, Rachel, and Leah Pearson; Former husband of Marie A. Pearson; Brother of Ed Pearson, Dave Pearson, and Danette...

Jean Kirkwood

Mar 24, 2015

On March 24, 2015 age 78, of Morehead, Kentucky, formerly of West Mifflin; Jean was born in West Mifflin the daughter of the late John and Emma (Lingertot) Ritter; Beloved mother of Ken (Sandy) Kirkwood, Jr of West Mifflin., Donna (Charley) Barnett Of Morehead KY,  and Richard (Carla) Kirkwood of West Mifflin; Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 2 great -...

Sarah Smith

Mar 23, 2015

On March 23, 2015, age 85 of Munhall. Sarah was born in West Mifflin, the daughter of the late Thomas and Florence (Allford) Morris. She was a longtime member of Anne Ashley United Methodist Church and a retired cafeteria worker for Steel Valley School District. Beloved wife of the late Edward P. Smith; Cherished mother of Karen E. (David) Borcik,...

Russell Wehrer

Mar 21, 2015

Russell D. Wehrer, age 87 of Munhall, died on Saturday  March 21, 2015; Beloved husband of the late Ann C. (Matta) Wehrer; Loving father of David (Susan), Daniel (Cheryl), Diane (Jack) McCambridge and Mark (Debbie); Grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 1 great - granddaughter; Brother of Lois Allen; Russell was a WWII Veteran with the Navy Home Guard, a member of...

Dorothy Donato

Mar 19, 2015

On March 19, 2015, Dorothy Rita (Uhrinyak) Donato, age 75, of Munhall passed peacefully in her sleep to start her journey to be with her Lord.  Beloved wife for 52 years to Nicholas Sr., loving mother to Nick Jr. of Munhall and Marilyn (Scott) Scaff of Plano, TX.  Cherished grandma to Dylan and Mason Scaff.  Sister to the late Marilyn Keselich.  Dorothy took great...

Dennis James

Mar 19, 2015

Dennis James, b.12/25/1949, d. 3/19/2015 Tell me not the news that weighs my heart graveward: The great man that some once called, "Munhall's Superman", is dead! Christmas born, lover of life, Master of sporting games, lettering thrice, and only because no letter was given for street fighting…Flyfisherman, music production staffer, culinary artist, wagon train handler for troubled youth, medical supply...

Joan Rider

Mar 19, 2015

Age 82 of West Mifflin, died on March 19, 2015 and is now wrapped in the loving arms of her one and only true love Don.  Theirs was a lifelong love story.  Their devotion to one another was a beautiful example for us all.

Joan was...