All Obituaries

Clifford A. "Cliff" Karolak  Age 65, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, Cliff passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, of Whitehall, formerly of Allentown.  Loving husband of Darlene Karolak. Devoted father of Donnie Deering, Clifford, Chris, and Eric (Hannah) Karolak. Pap of Zayne, Derek, Declan, Brenna, Nora, and Jada. Son of the late Regina and Ed Sunder. Brother of Paulette (late Donnie) Guckes, Greg (Myra) Sunder, Eddie (Doug) Sunder,...

Donald F. Staszewski   Age 77, on Sunday, November 10, 2019, of Baldwin. Beloved husband and soulmate of Jean A. (Bycura) Staszewski. Son of the late Chester and Anna (Bac) Staszewski. Father of Mark D. of FL., Robb D. of NC, and Craig D. (Deborah Thompson) of SC. Brother of Rev. Robert Staszewski, Susan Staszewski, and the late Chester Staszewski. Brother-in-law of Carol Staszewski. Uncle of Cathy (Michael) Zang and Chad Staszewski. Also survived by three grand nephews, cousins,...

Marie "Joanne"  (Boccella) Papariella  Age 85, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, of Carrick. Wife of the late Joseph Papariella Sr. Mother of James (Barbara Singer) Papariella, Mark (Gerry) Papariella, and the late Joseph "Joey" Papariella Jr. Grandmother of Joey and Lisa, Amy and Paul, and Justin and Tai. Great Nana of Jordan, Cailey, Lexi, Tyler, Max, and Crosby. Daughter of the late Joseph and Lisetta Boccella. Sister of the late Virgil Boccella, Samuel...

Thomas J. Rahuba  Age 63, suddenly on Sunday, October 27, 2019. Son of the late Cecelia (Stadler) and Eugene Rahuba Sr. Brother of Lois (Andrew) Nau, Eugene (Nita) Rahuba Jr., Donald (Donna) Rahuba, Cheryl (Jerry) Winterhalter, Donna (John) Schmidt, Linda Rahuba, David (Alison) Rahuba, and Lisa (John Wilson) Rahuba. Also survived by nieces and nephews.  Services are private and entrusted to Boron Funeral Home, Inc., 1719 Brownsville Road.  www.BoronFuneralHome.com

Robert M. "Bob" Powers Jr. Age 81, on Saturday, October 19, 2019 of Bethel Park. Formerly of the South Hills.   Beloved Husband of the late Mary Lou (Rametta) Powers. Loving Father of Jacqui (Ken) Kozlowski, Debbi Somerhalder and Chris (Linda) Powers. Pappy of Rachel, Sammi, Zak, Hunter, Emily, Abby, Sierra and Brett. Great Grandpappy of Paisley, Mckinley and Austin. Son of the late Robert Powers Sr. and Ruth Bertha Powers Becker. Brother of the late Beverly Kelly and Dr....

George 'Pete' Petro Age 99, on Monday, October 14, 2019. Husband of the late Rose V. (Sakely) Petro. Father of Kenneth M., Jeffrey A. (Mona) and the late Michael G. Petro. Grandfather of Scott, Sarah, Benjamin, Kristina (Jack) Velasco-Mills, Neal and the late Luke Petro. Special Extended Family of Katie (Kris) McDonough and Clay Mucha. Pete proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II seeing action in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa in the Pacific Theater.  If wealth...

Anna Marie Seman   Age 72, on Thursday, October 10, 2019 of Baldwin. Mother of Dorn Laux Jr. and Veronica Laux. Grandmother of Harley Laux, Justin Laux, and Haven Vaira. Daughter of the late Marie and Joseph Seman. Sister of the late Thomas J. Seman. No Visitations.  Please meet in Holy Apostles Parish at St. Wendelin Church for her Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday October 19th at 10:30.  In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Autism Speaks. Arrangements...

Joelle Nicole Mauser Age 28, on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Loving daughter of Henry Mauser and the late Kelly Lynn Anders. Brother of Brad Mauser. Granddaughter of Steve Kaduck, Sandy Anders, Charles and Jackie Anders. Stepdaughter of Michael Scott and Debra Olszewski. Stepsister of Michael Wimer, Crystal Scott, and Sara Marquez. Also survived by her step niece and two step nephews. Visitations and Services were private and entrusted to Boron Funeral Home, Inc., 1719 Brownsville...

Betty R. (Ratayczak) Szymczak Age 97, on Saturday, October 5, 2019 of Baldwin, formerly of South Side. Loving wife of the late Edward M. Szymczak. Mother of Audrey (late Victor) Antonucci. Grandmother of  Sharon (Greg) Vuyanich, Cindy Paras and Leslie (Phillip) Pretter. Great Grandmother Daniella, Ellysa, Nathan, Brandon, Riley and Emma. Daughter of the late Stanly and Anna Ratayczak. Sister of the late Chester Rye, Gabriella Pieffer, Marie Pieffer and Dorothy Pasay. Also survived by...

Teresa Rose (Dinkel) Bright  Age 90, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, of Allentown. Wife of the late Richard Benjamin Bright. Mother of Janet Rose Schmidt, Mary Sandra Loeffler, Susan Manko, Helen R. Sanders, Richard W. Bright, Cora Bright-Flanigan and the late Melissa Ross. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Daughter of the late Andrew and Rosella Dinkel. Preceded in death by three brothers. No visitations. Services are private and entrusted to Boron Funeral Home,...