Obituaries

Richard "Smitty" Smith

Richard "Smitty" Smith

Nov 3, 2022

Richard “Smitty” Smith, age 69, of Allison Park, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Beloved husband of Joyce Smith; loving father of Richard (Tara), Regina McGlamry, Charles, and Matthew Hergenroeder; proud pappy of Caitlyn, Ava, Raleigh, Khloe, Ella, Isla, and Nora; dear brother of James (Alice), and the late Albert, Judy, and David; also survived by many loving...

Frank Michael Meade

Frank Michael Meade

Oct 31, 2022

Frank Michael Meade, 58, of Shaler Township passed away at home on Monday, October 31, 2022. A Navy Veteran and dedicated Building and Grounds Department Team Member of the Shaler Area School District, Frank will be remembered by family and friends for his humorous stories, love for his family, friends and all animals, and his larger-than-life personality. He was the...

Margaret M. "Marge" Dukovic

Margaret M. "Marge" Dukovic

Oct 31, 2022

Margaret M. "Marge" Dukovic, age 92, of Etna and Ormond by the Sea, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 31, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Dukovic Jr; loving mother of Margaret "Meg" (Tom) Hill, Mary "Mimi" (Dave) Daniels, Monica (Don) Schultz, and Edward Dukovic III; proud grandmother of Thomas (Becca) Hill, Elizabeth (Daniel) Rafferty,...

Elton E. Taylor

Elton E. Taylor

Oct 29, 2022

Elton "Bugs" Ellsworth Taylor, 89, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones in Gibsonia, PA on October 29, 2022. The son of the late Alvin M. Taylor and Thurza L. (Hopwood) Taylor, he was born November 23, 1932 in Ingram, PA. Elton was preceded in death by siblings John, LaVean, Adele, his first wife Marilyn (Pud) (Morrissey) Taylor, and...

Carol Peluso

Carol Peluso

Oct 27, 2022

Carol Peluso, Age 80, of Etna Pa, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years to Leonard “Buddy” Peluso. She is survived by her beloved cats Blackjack and Shadow. Carol was a businesswoman with many talents like hairstyling, makeup, and dressing people in theatrical costumes. She owned and ran a...

Sandra J. (Parish) McVay

Sandra J. (Parish) McVay

Oct 27, 2022

Sandra J. (Parish) McVay, Age 60, of Glenshaw, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, October 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Dennis McVay; Loving mother of Allison McVay and the late Kevin McVay; Dear sister of Lorraine (Terry) Schor and Karen (Dean Powell) Mitchell; she is preceded in death by parents Robert and Theresa Parish. Sandra was an all-around beach...

Barbara Ann Braidic

Barbara Ann Braidic

Oct 25, 2022

Barbara Braidic of Shaler Twp, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, with family by her side. Beloved wife for 62 years to Jerome Braidic. Loving mother to Gretchen Braidic and Matte Braidic, both of Pittsburgh. Devoted grandmother of Mario DiPasquale. Sister of Albert Bialek (Ellen), Connie Uhl (Gene) and the late Bernie Panzo (Mike). Cherished aunt to 18 nieces...

James R. Zewe

James R. Zewe

Oct 25, 2022

James R. Zewe, age 74, of Shaler Twp., passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Beloved husband of 46 years to Irena Zewe; Loving father of Jennifer (Jonathan) Kimmel and Jamie (Rick) Petroy; Proud grandfather of Khloe, Jack, and Ian, Olivia, Faye, Romeo, and Primina; Dear brother of Linda (Kurt) Haase. Friends will be received on...

Patricia A. Sadowski

Patricia A. Sadowski

Oct 15, 2022

Patricia A. Sadowski, age 79, of Shaler Twp. on Saturday October 15, 2022. Wife of the late Theodore “Ted” Sadowski; loving mother of Randy Sadowski and Lynette Summerill; proud Mimi of Tiler (Elle) Sadowski, Jillian (Travis) Summerill and Jacob (Lindsay) Summerill; dear great grandmother of Weston Jones; sister of Georgette Hansen, Jeff Whitaker, Charlene Whitaker, Joseph Falica, Nick Falica and...

Margaret Sue (Postava) Ginther

Margaret Sue (Postava) Ginther

Oct 14, 2022

Margaret Sue (Postava) Ginther, It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret Sue Ginther.  She was the first born of Frank Andrew and Margaret Victoria (Scalise) Postava,Sr. of Sharpburg.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings Frank A. Jr. (Audrey, also deceased), and Mary Louise Postava, and Baby Girl Postava.  She is survived...

Marion L. (Heinlein) Wolfe

Marion L. (Heinlein) Wolfe

Oct 12, 2022

Marion L. (Heinlein) Wolfe, age 100, of Glenshaw on Wednesday October 12, 2022. Beloved wife of 77 years to the late Joseph J. Wolfe; loving mother of Sandra L. (Bob) Crynack, Wendy L. (John) Henning and Thomas O. (Susan) Wolfe; proud grandma of 9, great grandma of 12 and great-great grandma of 3; dear sister of Gerry Schmid and the...

Richard Cessar

Richard Cessar

Oct 11, 2022

Richard J. “Rick” Cessar, on October 11, 2022, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children at Sunrise of McCandless. Born on December 1, 1928 to Helen Bursich, he was the beloved husband for 70 years to Dolores Cessar, who predeceased him in 2020.  He was the brother of the late William Cessar, the late Mariann Dowling, and...

Barbara Merdian

Barbara Merdian

Oct 9, 2022

Barbara Ann Merdian, age 78, of Shaler Twp., passed away quietly on Sunday, October 9, 2022. The first and foremost thing she wanted to be was a mom, and her kids think she did a pretty good job. A paradox, she loved to craft, but couldn’t draw a stick figure. She loved to learn new things, like some Japanese while...

Carl J. Fischerkeller

Carl J. Fischerkeller

Oct 6, 2022

Carl J. Fischerkeller, age 90, of Winter Garden, Florida, formerly of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Devoted husband of 67 years to Gloria M. (DeProspo) Fischerkeller; Loving father of Joseph (June) Fischerkeller, Eileen (Greg) Allen, Donna Fischerkeller, Paul (Kristine) Fischerkeller, and Michael Fischerkeller; Proud Grandpap of Erin, Emily, Michael, Ryan, Hannah, Erika, Stephen, and the...

Jane Neely

Jane Neely

Oct 1, 2022

Jane Veronica “Janie” Neely, Age 90, of Shaler Township, died peacefully on October 1, 2022, at Harmony at Hart’s Run Assisted Care Living Home. She was born November 14, 1931 in Pittsburgh, PA.  Jane was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church, Etna, PA, where she served as a long time member and once former president of the All...

Kathy A. Dettlinger

Kathy A. Dettlinger

Sep 28, 2022

Kathy L. Dettlinger, age 61, of Shaler Twp., passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Beloved mother of Amber Sherman, Nicole (Amanda) Dettlinger, Crystal Dudley, Gavin Lang, and Cason Miles; proud nana of Kaeden Andrejko; dear sister of Denise (Briand) Antoine, Donna Sherman, Steven (Kara) Sherman, Paul Sherman, Chris Wojciak, Danny Sherman, and Mark Sherman; cherished daughter of Paul Sherman...

Deborah L. Ford

Deborah L. Ford

Sep 27, 2022

Deborah Lee “Debbie” (Skoros) Ford, Age 64, of Etna, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Joe Ford; Loving mother of Sarah (Bryan) Felsing; Proud grandmother of Conner Felsing; Dear sister of Eileen (late Raymond) Gordon, James Skoros, Marianne (Donald) Kushner, Judith (Dennis) Braun, Kathleen (Peter) Stipanovich, Robert Skoros, and the late Patricia Skoros and Carol A. Fahnestock; Cherished...

Carol Lynn Dressel

Carol Lynn Dressel

Sep 27, 2022

Carol Lynn Dressel, age 75, of Millvale, passed away after a prolonged illness on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late William and Maralyn Dressel; dear sister of the late Elaine Ruth (Dressel) Vuksic. Carol was born in Pittsburgh on January 1, 1947. Affectionately referred to as “Aunt” Carol by her many friends and acquaintances, she was very...

Richard Orlando Pilardi

Richard Orlando Pilardi

Sep 25, 2022

Richard Orlando Pilardi, age 84, of Adams Twp., passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen; loving father of Deborah A. (Mark) Lisanti, Richard C. (Sandra) Pilardi, Diana L. (Daniel) Stritzinger, and Donna M. (Robert) Bonant; Proud grandfather of Nikki, Marissa, Robert, Branden, Erik, Logan, Renee,...

Martha Jean Nauer

Martha Jean Nauer

Sep 23, 2022

Martha Jean Nauer, age 92, of Shaler Twp. on Friday September 23, 2022. Beloved wife of the late E. Charles Nauer; loving mother of David (Kathleen) Nauer, Donna (Seth) Ruff and Jeffrey (Adrienne Dean) Nauer; proud grandmother of Julia (Patrick) Scherer and Sarah (Ken) Underwood; dear great-grandmother of Kenny Underwood; sister of the late Cloyd Hefright and Sandra Klein. Martha...

Share by: