Obituaries

Julia E. Miller

Julia E. Miller

Nov 19, 2024

Julia E. Miller (Connell/Emricko), 81, of Ligonier, Swissvale, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2024, after a full-life and strong fight against pulmonary fibrosis, surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born on November 20, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Julie Kristofsky and Michael Emricko. In 1959, she was married to Edward Connell (d. 1985),...

Steven J. Pavlick

Steven J. Pavlick

Nov 13, 2024

Steven J. Pavlick, age 57, of Wexford, passed away suddenly to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2024; Beloved husband and best friend for 34 years to Denise (McCartney) Pavlick; the best father of Madison and Marlea, which he loved more than life; loving brother of James (Carole), Gail (Gary) Weismann, Gary (Lori), and the late David Pavlick;...

Richard J. "Little Ricky" Nethen

Richard J. "Little Ricky" Nethen

Nov 8, 2024

Richard J. Nethen, Age 66, On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Nethen family suffered the earthly loss of their brother, Little Ricky!. He is reunited with his mom and dad, his partner Rob Stoltenberg and other friends, and family! He is survived by his daughter Kristen and her mother Lauren Nethen, his siblings: Mary Kay (Steve) Knechtel, Bill (Janet), Bob,...

Jeff F. Koski

Jeff F. Koski

Nov 7, 2024

Jeffrey “Jeff” F. Koski, 80, of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. Born January 9th, 1944, in the Beltzhoover neighborhood of Pittsburgh, son of the late Edward and Irene Koski. Beloved husband of 50 years to Mary (Hollern) Koski; loving father of Nicholas (Diana), Sarah (Morgan), and the late Zachary (Pepper); cherished...

Joseph W. Tutchko

Joseph W. Tutchko

Nov 6, 2024

Joseph W. Tutchko, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Beloved husband of 64 years to Mary Lou (Klepin); loving father of Mary Jo Tutchko, Sandy (Paul Golembiewski) Krizmanich, and Terri (CJ) Rapp; proud grandfather of Sara, Kelly (Derrick), Nicholas, and Holly; dear brother of Thomas (Susan) Tutchko. Joe had a successful 40-year career in banking, retiring...

Carl S. Tabacjar

Carl S. Tabacjar

Nov 4, 2024

Carl S. Tabacjar, Sr. 94, of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Carl, son of the late Paul and Mary Tabacjar was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Jane, who we know was eagerly awaiting him to celebrate their 68th anniversary in Heaven on November 17th. He was...

Dorothy J. Werth

Dorothy J. Werth

Nov 2, 2024

Dorothy J. (Schomburger) Werth, age 97, died in the Lord on Saturday, November 02, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Jackson Werth; loving mother of Karen L. Werth, missionary to Indonesia, Mark R. (the late Peggy) Werth of Allison Park, Carol L. (Kenneth) Finley of Allison Park, and the late Pastor Jack A. (surviving Rayna) Werth of Cranberry Twp.;...

Susan Ann Brown

Susan Ann Brown

Oct 30, 2024

Susan “Sue” Brown, age 75, of Shaler, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Beloved wife of 57 years to Robert “Bob” Brown; loving mother of Bobby Brown, Melissa Brown, and Michele Tutro (Mike); proud grandmother “Grammy” to Victoria, Andrew, Jordan, Elizabeth, and Ava. Sue was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, and moved to Lawrenceville when she was 10. There,...

Joseph D. Massimiani

Joseph D. Massimiani

Oct 22, 2024

Joseph D. Massimiani, age 52, of Baden, formerly of Shaler Twp., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Proud father of Joseph (Chaslin Hoover), Zachary, and Jake Massimiani; beloved son of Louis and Janet Massimiani; cherished brother of Julia Massimiani and Louis (Leah Cullen) Massimiani; dear uncle of Mia Sipple (Tyler Robbins) and Lennon Massimiani; also survived by many...

Phyllis Marie Hwostow

Phyllis Marie Hwostow

Oct 21, 2024

Phyllis Marie (Varlotto) Hwostow, age 83, formerly of Hampton Township, PA, passed away on October 21, 2024, while under the care of Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. Born November 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Varlotto and was preceded in death by her sister Joan Hudak and husband Anthony Hwostow. Phyllis was...

George K. Hagopian

George K. Hagopian

Oct 16, 2024

George Hagopian, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed the evening of October 16th with his most treasured wife Helen and family surrounding him. George’s story is that of a true American Dream. His parents escaped the Armenian Genocide immigrating to America. He was very proud of his Armenian heritage and would refer to himself as a “thoroughbred” (wife and...

Catherine I. Bigler

Catherine I. Bigler

Oct 12, 2024

Catherine I. (Smith) Bigler

Age 67, of Butler, formerly of Fox Chapel, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Beloved daughter of Frances Sullivan; loving mother of Jeremy (Jean) Bigler, Jessica (Robert) Hardesty, Jaqueline (Stephanie) Bigler, and Janelle (Bryan) Touchtone; dear grandmother of Caroline, Emily, Christopher, Sophia, Anna, Angelica, and Leah; dear great-grandmother of Cecilia and Natalie; dear sister of James...

Joyce Ann Jobe

Joyce Ann Jobe

Oct 12, 2024

Joyce A. Jobe, age 72, of Shaler Twp., passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Beloved wife of 38 years to Charles Jobe; loving mother of Jason and Timothy and step-mother of Charles III, Robert and Thomas Jonathan; she is also a proud grandma and great grandma; sister of Bill Dipner. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 6:00 to...

Janet E. (Giger) Metzger

Janet E. (Giger) Metzger

Oct 7, 2024

Janet E. (Giger) Metzger, age 89, of Hampton Twp., passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. Beloved wife of 69 years to Robert E. Metzger Jr., loving mother of Cathy (Jim) Lewis and Robert E. Metzger III; proud grandmother of Justin R. Lewis, Rebecca L. (Jason) MacKay, and Robert E. (Trish) Metzger IV; dear great grandmother of Ben Hannan, Ava...

Ruth Amelia Clark

Ruth Amelia Clark

Oct 7, 2024

Ruth Amelia (Schaffer) Clark after more than 105 years of soaking up all that this world had to offer, Ruth, formerly of Bellevue and Observatory Hill, was called home on Monday, October 7, 2024. Ruth was born on Perrysville Avenue in the summer of 1919, the oldest child of the late John “Jack” and Amelia “Tilly” Schaffer. She married Charles...

Anthony "Tony" Schultz

Anthony "Tony" Schultz

Oct 2, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Schultz, age 64, of Middlesex, formerly of Etna, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Beloved partner of over 20 years to Lorraine Papich; dear stepdad of David (Chrissy), Jen, and Brian Papich; loving brother of Karen (Garry) Berner; uncle of Nicole (Ray) and James (Nicole); cherished great uncle of Carter and Ford. Tony was a proud...

Donald F. Bedel

Donald F. Bedel

Sep 24, 2024

Donald F. Bedel, age 91, of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Beloved husband of 60 years to Theresa Bedel; loving father of Donald Charles (Susan) Bedel and Thomas Anthony (Laurie) Bedel; proud grandpap of Alexandra Bedel and Natalie Bedel. Don had many hobbies, especially his beloved airplanes. He was a truly wonderful family...

Alice J. Weinbrenner

Alice J. Weinbrenner

Sep 22, 2024

Alice (Krampf) Weinbrenner, age 90, of Shaler Twp. died September 22, 2024. Beloved wife of Herbert Weinbrenner for nearly 70 yrs. Daughter of the late Louise Raible Krampf and late Oscar Krampf. Beloved sister of the late Florence Vidonic. Mother of Diana (Robert) Watson, Mark (Lisa) and William (Michelle) Weinbrenner. Cherished Grandma of Aaron (Gretchen) Watson, Michael (Ashley) Watson, Evan...

Virginia A. Brown

Virginia A. Brown

Sep 20, 2024

Virginia A. (Kissel) Brown, age 75, of Gibsonia, on Friday, September 20, 2024 left this earth peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Joseph M. Brown; loving mother of Michael (CJ) Brown, Suzanne (Jason) Inesso, and Diana (Scott) Butler; proud grandmother of Emily, Brett, Adam, Ashley, Mason, and Max; sister of Frances Kissel-Powell. Ginny lived a beautiful...

James F. Inesso

James F. Inesso

Sep 18, 2024

James F. Inesso, age 78, of O’Hara Twp., passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Inesso; loving father of Jason (Suzanne) Inesso; proud grandfather of Mason and Max Inesso; dear brother of Christine (Bill) Golden and the late Frances (Bill) Gallenz. Jim was a proud US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam and received...

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