Obituaries

Kenneth Senka

Kenneth Senka

Aug 19, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” G. Senka, age 59, of West Mifflin peacefully passed away at home on August 19, 2024. 

Born 12/28/64 in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late George J. Senka and the late Marlene M. Vangura Senka Scheidemantle. 

Kenny was the 3rd generation owner of Vangura Iron, Inc. His love of steel fabrication began in 1989 when he started...

Edward C. Hayward

Edward C. Hayward

Aug 18, 2024

Edward Hayward, age 95, of Munhall, was born on May 17, 1929. He passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Kolish), loving dad to Susan (late Carmen) Marini, Edward (Mariellen), Richard, and Cynthia (Russ) Geyser. Proud Pap Pap to Christian (Dawn) Marini, Amanda (Erik) Olson, Justin (Kirsten) Chobajian, Eric Hayward, and...

Ronald K. Wollett

Ronald K. Wollett

Aug 16, 2024

Ronald K. Wollett, age 90, of Lincoln Place, Pittsburgh, PA. 

Survived by his nephew Lee Baguet, his niece Diane Baguet, and his 10 great nephews and nieces Leah Kervin (Baguet) Jason Baguet, Matthew Baguet, Dana Chuba (Baguet), Angel Luna (AJ), Rocco Baguet, Mac Chuba, Miles Baguet, Leela Baguet, and Ellie Baguet. He was also survived by his best friend of 80...

Josephine Marie Cramer

Josephine Marie Cramer

Aug 11, 2024

Josephine Marie (Franzetta) Cramer reached centenarian status on July 5, 2024, and happily celebrated her 100th milestone birthday with family.

 She was born to an Italian immigrant family in 1924 and raised in Homestead. She was preceded in death by her husband LeVan Cramer and eight of her siblings. 

She is survived by her sister Magdeline in California and three sons Larry,...

Jean M. Fagan

Jean M. Fagan

Aug 11, 2024

Jean M. (Muraca) Fagan was suddenly called home on Sunday, August 11, 2024, this was her 90th year! She was born in West Homestead. She was the wife of the late James A. Fagan, Jr. Both were long-time members of Resurrection Church in West Mifflin and the CYO program. Where he coached the CYO basketball team, and they both chaperoned...

Mary Carole Watson

Mary Carole Watson

Aug 8, 2024

Mary Carol Smith Watson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 8, 2024, after a short battle with COVID-19. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert W. Smith of West Mifflin, PA, and E. Paul Watson of Graysville, Indiana.

Mary is survived by her two sons and their wives: William R. Smith and Deize N. Smith,...

William H. Baxter, Jr.

William H. Baxter, Jr.

Aug 8, 2024

Suddenly on August 8, 2024, at the age of 79, William H. Baxter, Jr. of Lincoln Place, formally of Hays. Son of the Late William and Edna (Kemmer) Baxter. He was the loving father of William Ill of Lincoln Place and Christopher of West Mifflin. Pap Pap to Avery J. Baxter of Squirrel Hill. Companion of 25 years to the...

Bessie S. Ferency (Kamberis)

Bessie S. Ferency (Kamberis)

Aug 4, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bessie Sophia Ferency, 83, of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, who left us peacefully on August 4, 2024. Bessie passed surrounded by generations of her loving family in the home that her and her husband built. Bessie was born on January 27, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the...

Hunter William Scott Meyers

Hunter William Scott Meyers

Aug 1, 2024

Hunter William Scott Meyers, age 10, of Stahlstown was brutally unalived by his cousin and best friend on August 1, 2024. Born August 23, 2013, in Greensburg, the son of Keith S. Meyers and Dorothy E. Meyers (Fasshauer).

Hunter was a bright and intelligent boy. He wanted to be a diesel mechanic and a police officer when he grew up. Hunter...

Robert C. Pratt

Robert C. Pratt

Jul 28, 2024

Robert “Bob” Pratt, age 86, left us Sunday, July 28, 2024. Born in Large, Pennsylvania, to his parents, the late Lester and Florence (Sterling) Pratt, on December 29, 1937. He leaves behind 4 daughters: Robin Pratt, Rhea Ann (Holly Jo Sensenich) Pratt, Richelle (Harold) Smith, and Roslyn Pratt; all of whom he shared with his wife and love of his...

Rita Ann Reola

Rita Ann Reola

Jul 22, 2024

Rita Ann Reola (Grandillo), born May 10, 1935, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, July 22, 2024. Rita was born in the Hazelwood area of Pittsburgh. She married her loving husband, Michael, in 1963 and they raised their family in the West Mifflin area. 

Rita was a loving wife and mother and a devout Catholic. Aside from the time...

Anthony Martin Hohowski

Anthony Martin Hohowski

Jul 21, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Anthony Martin Hohowski, age 46, of Munhall on July 21, 2024. Born on November 23, 1977, he attended St. Therese and Steel Valley Schools and graduated in 1996.

You may also remember him by his other nicknames: Big A, Ho Ho, Uncle A, or Tony. He was a great...

Mary Anne Dougherty

Mary Anne Dougherty

Jul 19, 2024

Mary Anne Dougherty left us on July 19, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Homestead on August 12, 1942, to the late George M. and Margaret (O'Connor) Dougherty.

Mary Ann leaves behind best friends, Emily (John) Colucci. Mary Ann spent her career as a Legal Secretary and Activity Assistant at Eldercrest.

 Funeral Services will be private and are entrusted to...

Jacqueline Ann Bazzy

Jacqueline Ann Bazzy

Jul 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jackie Bazzy

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jackie Bazzy, at the age of 81, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Jackie was a woman of strong Christian faith, who lived her life with a deep love for her savior, Jesus Christ. She found great comfort knowing she would one day be welcomed...

William "Scoop" Tokosh

William "Scoop" Tokosh

Jul 12, 2024

On Friday, July 12, 2024, William “Scoop” Tokosh passed away at the age of 61. 

He was the loving father to Haley and Darwin, father-in-law to Marty. Grandpap to Maci. He was a brother to Tim, Nancy, John and Lisa Uncle to Jake, Zach, Derek, John and Joey. Loving friend to Lori P and Lori S (former wife). 

He was predeceased by...

Darlene M. Novakowski

Darlene M. Novakowski

Jul 5, 2024

Darlene M. Novakowski, beloved daughter, mother, and sister, peacefully passed away on July 5, 2024, in West Mifflin, PA. Born on January 1, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the daughter of the late George and Alberta Funk.

She is survived by her loving son, Joseph (Young Hee) Novakowski, daughter Jessica (Michael Warner) Novakowski, daughter-in-law Lisa Huston (Jason Novakowski), sister Alberta...

Lawrence P. Rengers

Lawrence P. Rengers

Jul 4, 2024

Lawrence Paul (Larry) Rengers, age 76, of West Mifflin passed away on July 4, 2024. 

Loving husband to Maureen A. Rengers; Beloved father to Lawrence J. Rengers of West Mifflin and Jennifer L. Achtzehn of West Mifflin; Cherished grandfather to Zachary, Kaelyn and Aubrey; Dear Brother of Margaret "Maggie" (John) Latsko, Kathleen O’Donnell, Edward (Lorraine), Pat (Terry), Glenn (Michelle) Mark, and...

Robert Woodrow Grace, Jr.

Robert Woodrow Grace, Jr.

Jun 26, 2024

Robert Woodrow Grace Jr. aka "Bob", age 84, of West Mifflin, PA passed into Eternal Glory at 5:37 AM on June 26, 2024, in Jefferson Hospital, surrounded by his loving Wife and family. 

He was born April 7, 1940, in Hopewell, Bedford County. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Woodrow Grace Sr. and Grace Harriet (Horton) Grace and...

Andrew J. Mattiko, Jr.

Andrew J. Mattiko, Jr.

Jun 21, 2024

On June 21, 2024, Andrew Mattiko passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born in West Mifflin; the son of the late Andrew and Barbara (Jusko) Mattiko, Sr. Beloved husband, for 61 years, to Ruth Ann (Anlauf) Mattiko. Cherished father of Kathleen (Mark) Nemcek, Daniel Mattiko, and Carolyn (David) Vavro. Loving grandfather of Kristina (Alex) Martel, Renee (Jason)...

Janet M. Kane

Janet M. Kane

Jun 20, 2024

Janet Marie Kane, 83, of Munhall, passed away on June 20, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband, of 57 years, Joseph, her daughters Kathy Kane (Todd Harris) also of Munhall, and Jennifer (Ed) Pretzel, and grandchildren Ava and Jake of Hartland, MI. 

Janet was born on Jan 3, 1941, in Rillton, PA; to Helen and George Stehney. She earned...