Obituaries

Gladys Crawford

Gladys Crawford

Jan 17, 2015

Gladys Mae Crawford (Richey) On January 17, 2015 age 93 of West Mifflin; Gladys was a member of Lebanon Presbyterian Church; Beloved wife of the late Francis “Dutch” Crawford; Cherished mother of Audrey (Ronald) McKay and Leslie (Mary Ellen) Crawford; Loving grandmother of Jeffery (Maura) McKinney, Judi (Matt) Besnack, Sean (Lori) McKinney, Jennifer (David) Wain and Michael (Amy) Crawford;...

Martha Pishinsky

Martha Pishinsky

Jan 14, 2015

On January 14, 2015 age 79 of Munhall;

Martha was the Dining Room Manager for the University Club in Oakland;

Martha was born in Munhall the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Reid) Stevens;

Mildred Fawcett

Mildred Fawcett

Jan 13, 2015

On January 13, 2015 age 78 of Washington formerly of West Mifflin

Beloved Wife of the late Robert S. Fawcett Jr.

Loving Mother of Dale (Bella) Fawcett and Dean (Carina) Fawcett

Cherished grandmother of Jon, Heidi and Krissy

Sister of Marlene Braden

Friends received on Friday from 10 a.m....

Patricia Boger

Patricia Boger

Jan 13, 2015

Patricia J. (Clipper) Boger

On January 13, 2015, age 77, of West Mifflin.  Beloved wife of the late "Bo" Boger; loving mother of Daniel G. Boger, Diane Tweddle, David E. Boger; cherished grandmother of nine; and great-grandmother of six; sister of Ron (Nancy) Clipper and the late Dennis.

Friends received on Friday 2-4 and 6-9...

Janet Papp

Janet Papp

Jan 10, 2015

On January 10, 2015, age 72, of North Huntingdon. Janet was the beloved and cherished daughter of the late Stephen J. and Elizabeth (Janocsko) Papp. Janet will be greatly missed by her sister, Patricia (David) Grosser; she was a loving and devoted aunt to her nephews, David S. (Lisa) Grosser and Daniel R. (Elaine) Grosser, who will be greatly saddened...

Lagretta Verno

Lagretta Verno

Jan 7, 2015

Lagretta M. Verno On January 7, 2015 age 82 of Munhall Daughter of the late James and Charolette Verno Sister of the late Joseph, James and William Aunt of Sheila Verno Thanks to the staff at Turtle Creek Valley MH/MR for all the love and wonderful care you have given to Lagretta over the years. She persevered through many obstacles...

Elizabeth Reese

Elizabeth Reese

Jan 7, 2015

Elizabeth B. Reese, music maker, violin player and lover of all things that were hand-sewn, passed away peacefully, family by her side, on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.  Born January 22, 1922, in Hays, Pa., she was the loving wife of Richard L. Reese, who passed away in June, 2000. On their wedding day in 1942, our grandmother made 2 chickens and...

Elmer Hook

Elmer Hook

Jan 7, 2015

Elmer Paul Hook On January 7, 2015 Elmer Paul Hook of Whitaker passed away of Parkinson’s in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Jean Boeltz Hook for 53 years. Loving father of Linda Hook of Washington, PA. Brother of Paul (Annette) Hook of Venetia also nieces and nephews. Elmer worked for Mesta Machine Co. and AAA in East Liberty. He...

Thomas Kurtz

Thomas Kurtz

Jan 4, 2015

Thomas M. Kurtz On January 4, 2015 age 72 of West Mifflin Pa Son of the late John and Mary (Ferrence) Kurtz.  Brother of Mary Evelyn (Dave) Steiner, John M. (Melanie) Kurtz of West Mifflin and Stephen (Pattie) Kurtz of Las Vegas, NV.  Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tom was a retired postal carrier for 30 years.  He was member of St....

Dorothy Maksim

Dorothy Maksim

Jan 4, 2015

Dorothy Marie (Staub) Maksim 89 of Lincoln Place on January 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John G., Loving mother of Judith Marie (Late Kenneth) Jozwiak of Greensburg, John (Barbara) Maksim of Arizona and Ronald (Peggy) Maksim of Linesville. Cherished grandmother of Michael, David, John, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Dana, John and Billy. Great grandmother of Emily, Timmy, Brayden and Abby....

Olimbia Kamberis

Olimbia Kamberis

Jan 3, 2015

Olimbia (Cuni) Kamberis 106 born in Albania of Pittsburgh on January 3, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Nicholas D., loving mother of Christine (Late Anthony) DeMatteo of Munhall, Bessie(Late Leonard) Ferency of Munhall and the late Spiro Kamberis and Flora Palmieri, Mother in law of Margaret Kamberis and Al Palmieri. Cherished grandmother of Tony (Jenny) DeMatteo, Jami Gori, Debra...

Rosie Smith

Rosie Smith

Jan 2, 2015

On January 2, 2015, age 81 of West Mifflin; Beloved wife of the late Jack T. Smith; Cherished mother of the late Jack T. Smith, Jr. (wife Deborah Smith survives); Special grandmother of Bronson (Karri) Smith  and Ryan Smith; Loving Great grandmother of Courtney Smith Rosie was a former waitress of the Elks Club - BPOE # 11; Visitation and internment...

Anne Komorosky

Anne Komorosky

Dec 27, 2014

Anne V. Komorosky 90 of West Mifflin on December 27, 2014. Loving wife of the late Charles F. Komorosky, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Lorincak) Vangor, also many loving friends. Anne was a retired supervisor for Bell Telephone (now AT&T). Friends received on Tuesday from 10 A.M. till time of Service at 1:00 P.M. at George Irvin Green...

Elizabeth Caspar

Elizabeth Caspar

Dec 26, 2014

On Dec. 26, 2014 age 80 of Munhall; Betty was born in Munhall the daughter of the late Wilfred and Viola (Murdock) Bevan; She was a longtime member of Whitaker United Methodist Church, the West Mifflin Garden Club and was the secretary for Caspar’s Appliance in Homestead; Beloved wife of Howard A. Caspar; Cherished mother of Robert H. (Cindi) Caspar,...

Judith Hutchinson

Judith Hutchinson

Dec 25, 2014

On Dec. 25, 2014, age 53 of Maryland formerly of West Homestead, after a long, courageous and dignified battle with cancer Judith went home to be with her Lord and Savior;

Judith was born in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Michael and Peggy Hornyak;

Pamela Domiano

Pamela Domiano

Dec 24, 2014

Pam (Hardington) Domiano of Munhall and Homestead passed on Christmas Eve at 4:04 P.M. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Paula (Lynch) Hardington.  Beloved wife of the late Vincent Domiano.  Sister of the late Barbara Evancho. Loving mother of the late Nicholas Bracco III.

Survived by grandchildren Aaron, Cole, Noah, Mary, and Felicity.  also...

Armand Davis Sr.

Armand Davis Sr.

Dec 23, 2014

On December 23, 2014 age 52 of Homestead. Beloved Son of Clarence and Victoria Davis. Loving Father of Tatiana Davis, Armand Davis Jr., Andrew Davis, Armani Davis, Briana Davis and Ashton Davis.  Grandfather of Ariah, Rayana, Tae Lynn and Jason. Brother of Roland, Raquel, Carmen, Carlos and Elena.

Armand enjoyed playing and coaching football especially his children and...

David Gross

David Gross

Dec 18, 2014

David L. Gross 67 of West Mifflin formerly of Bridgeville on December 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Philomena (Rajakovic) Gross,  father of Al Lengyel of Dravosburg and Brian (Jackie) Lengyel of West Mifflin, brother of Danny (Dolly) Gross of Washington, Pa. and the late Dawna French, Son of the late Louis and Elvira (Durbin) Gross, he also leaves behind his beloved...

Julie Swickline

Julie Swickline

Dec 7, 2014

Julie E. Swickline, 56 of Munhall on December 7, 2014 after a courageous  battle with(ALL) Leukemia. Daughter of Robert and Catherine (Appenrott) Swickline, Loving mother of Gina (Brian) Englert of West Mifflin, Philip Berardelli of Munhall, Adam Berardelli of Munhall and Kelly Dunn of Brookline. Beloved sister of Sandy (Robert) Sten of McKeesport, Stephen (Mary Ellen) Swickline of Bridgeville, Russell (Darlene)...

Betty Grandetty

Betty Grandetty

Dec 6, 2014

On December 6, 2014, age 82 of West Homestead, formerly of Homestead; Betty was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Paul and Rose (Toth) Sandor; Betty was a retired Secretary for the Allegheny County Democratic Committee, former Judge of Elections for the Borough of Homestead, and a member of the former St. Mary Magdalene Church where she...