Obituaries

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...

Joyce A. Wills

Joyce A. Wills

Sep 18, 2024

Joyce Ann Wills age 68 of Shaler Twp., passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 18, 2024. She was born on October 31, 1955 to Stan and Eleanor Popinski in Pittsburgh, PA. Her memory lives on through her husband John Wills, daughter Samantha (Peter) Biernesser, and son Johnny Wills. Her greatest joy was her granddaughter Aubrey Jade Wills. She was preceded...

Anthony "Tony" Castellano

Anthony "Tony" Castellano

Sep 16, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Castellano, age 85, of Shaler Twp., formerly of Maierato, Italy, passed away peacefully at home on Monday September 16, 2024. Beloved husband of 65 years to Jeanie Castellano; He was a loving and proud father and grandfather “Pappy”. Tony was a jack of all trades, a true Mr. Fix it, and a dedicated family man, especially to his...

Frederick William McClemens

Frederick William McClemens

Sep 13, 2024

Frederick William McClemens, age 68, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 13, 1956 to Fred W. and Joy McClemens in Pittsburgh, PA. Fred never lost hope and none of his family or friends ever lost hope or Faith either. He was the oldest brother to Cathy (Ray)...

Scott Kakavis

Scott Kakavis

Sep 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Kakavis on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Age 56, born on April 14, 1968 in Glenshaw, PA. Scott will be deeply missed by his parents Nick and Betty Kakavis, his sister Susan (Michael) Powers, his nieces Alyssa and Julia Powers, his fiancé Candyce Rose, his good friend Tony Verzelli,...

Katherine Gaydos

Katherine Gaydos

Sep 12, 2024

Katherine “Katie” Gaydos, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Katherine Gaydos, who left this world on September 12, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA following a battle with cancer. Born on August 2, 1956, in Washington, PA, Katie’s life was a testament to the power of love, family, and the simple joys found in everyday moments. Katie,...

Mazie Marie Caldone

Mazie Marie Caldone

Sep 11, 2024

Mazie Marie Caldone, Age 28, of Etna, a beautiful, genuine and loving soul, lost her hard-fought battle with her demons on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Beloved daughter of Michael (Denise) Caldone and Regina (Mike from the farm) Viale; loving mum of Leo Sims-Ruhe and Jozie Rose Caldone; dear sister of Mikey (Tara Wolowiec) Caldone, Tristin (Sammy Hoffman) Viale, and longtime...

Richard A. Zimmerman

Richard A. Zimmerman

Sep 7, 2024

Richard A. Zimmerman, age 79, of Dorseyville PA on Saturday September 7, 2024. Father of Keith D. Zimmerman; brother of Ella Mae Connelly; beloved friend and caregiver, Cheryl Bash; son of the late Rosella and Albert Zimmerman. Rich was a U S Army veteran during the Vietnam Conflict, most of his career he worked as an auto body manager and...

Jean M. Flaherty

Jean M. Flaherty

Sep 1, 2024

Jean Martin Flaherty, age 43, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Jean was the daughter of her surviving parents, Gene Ellen and Martin Patrick Flaherty; dear niece of Kathryn Flaherty, Rita Flaherty, Mary Eichner, Judith Flaherty, Vincent Flaherty, Peter Flaherty, Daniel Flaherty, Arthur Crivella, and Joseph Crivella. Jean was an artist and talented vocalist. She loved people and all...

Robert J. DeFazio

Robert J. DeFazio

Sep 1, 2024

Robert J. DeFazio age 63, of Glenshaw, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Aida (Pecci) DeFazio; loving brother of David J. DeFazio; dear uncle of Dianna (Tim) Knight, BethAnn (Tim) Hefner, Susan (Luke) DeFazio Vaughn, Rebecca DeFazio and great uncle of Lexie Knight, Joshua and Abigail Hefner, Jack David Vaughn, and Luca...

Charles "Buzz" Shane

Charles "Buzz" Shane

Aug 19, 2024

Charles “Buzz” Shane, 79, formerly of Etna/Shaler, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday August 19, 2024, at his home in Murrells Inlet, SC, with his family by his side. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated from Etna High School in 1963 and Duquesne University in 1967. He earned his Master’s degree from USC. He married his high school...

Merle B. Beyerl

Merle B. Beyerl

Aug 15, 2024

Merle B. Beyerl Sr., 90, of Glenshaw PA, passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2024. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Merle was born in Glenshaw, PA and was a 1951 Graduate of Shaler High School and served in the US Navy aboard the battleship USS New Jersey. He was a Master...

Ann Geraldine Deet Lignoski Ruggerio

Ann Geraldine Deet Lignoski Ruggerio

Aug 13, 2024

Ann Geraldine Deet Lignoski Ruggerio, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Ann entered this world at the beginning of the Depression and was the 11th of 12 children to the late Frank and Josephine (Prindle) Deet. At the tender age of six, her mother passed away. Her eldest sister, Gwendolen Hill Enright assumed responsibility caring for Ann...

Juliet M. Murphy

Juliet M. Murphy

Aug 12, 2024

Juliet M. Murphy, age 76, of Regent Square unexpectedly on Monday August 12, 2024. Beloved partner of 16 years to Clarence Nickles; loving mother of Kathleen O’Friel (Aaron) Sisson; sister of Fred (Geraldine) Murphy. Julie was a Chatham College graduate and received her master’s from Carnegie Mellon. She enjoyed watching birds in her back yard, walking the neighborhood with her...

Cecilia A. Schreiber

Cecilia A. Schreiber

Aug 10, 2024

Cecilia A. (Kalka) Schreiber, age 85, of Shaler Twp., passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Paul W. Schreiber; loving mother of Les (Valerie) and Elaine (Walter “Hoody”) Hood; proud grandma of Erik (Kiera) Hood, Kelly (Dan) Hood, Lindsey (Jared) Schreiber, Paul (Tyler) Schreiber, Shawn Hood and Mary Schreiber; Dear great-grandma of Loretta and Kinsley;...

Lynn A. (Dzvonick) Rubino

Lynn A. (Dzvonick) Rubino

Aug 10, 2024

Lynn A. (Dzvonick) Rubino, age 69, of Glenshaw, on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Beloved wife of James Rubino; loving mother of Jamie A. Rubino and the late Nicole Ann Rubino; sister of Robert P. (Donna) Dzvonick, Steven J. (Kelly) Dzvonick, and Suzanne (Eric) Klous; daughter of the late Robert J. and Ann (Dawida) Dzvonick; also survived by many loving nieces,...

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