Local Obituaries
For Families in Pittsburgh, PA
Phyllis A. Shaw
Jun 19, 2026
Phyllis A. (Houston) ShawOn June 19th Phyllis Shaw, of Shadyside, passed away in her home after a long and wonderful life. Phyllis was the beloved daughter of the late John and Ada Houston. Mother of Kimberly Barron and Leslie (Jim) Weber. Grandmother of Courtney and Jacob Winger, Allison and Oskar Mossberg, and Madison and Will Witte. Adoring Great Grandmother of...
Jeffrey Milowski
Jun 19, 2026
Jeffrey MilowskiAge 68 Formerly of Carrick, currently residing at Whitehall Borough Acute Care Facility. Son of the late Leonard and Mary Milowski. Brother of Leonard Milowski, Jr. Survived by Sisiter Kris and Connie (Don) Gavett. Also survived by 2 Nephews and 3 Nieces, 3 Great Nephews, and 1 Great Niece. Jeff was a carpenter by trade and very much enjoyed...
Denise Alice Backo
Jun 16, 2026
Denise A. (Heinecke) BackoSurrounded by family after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 of Baldwin. Loving Wife of 42 years to David Backo. Loving Mother of David (Stacey) Backo, Nicole Backo, Dillon (Sarah) Backo and Brianna Backo. Nana of Bentley, Alyssa, Skylar, Zayden and Eli. Daughter of the late Frank and Bernice Heinecke. Sister of...
Arlene F. Bigos
Jun 13, 2026
Arlene F. (Dugan) BigosAge 82, peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, of Arlington. Wife of the late Steve Thomas Bigos Sr. Mother of Regis Bigos and the late Stephanie Ann Bigos. Daughter of the late Regis and Mary Dugan. Sister of the late Marilou Dobos and Carol Miller. No visitations. Arrangemnts are entrusted to the care of Boron Funeral Home...
Kent P. Schutzeus
Jun 11, 2026
Kent P. SchutzeusAge 78, on Thursday June 11, 2026. Husband of Judith (Bruce) Schutzeus. Father of Dawn and Todd Schutzeus. Grandfather of Madison (Brandonn) Eto, Morgan Stepanovich (Ronald Dunlap), and Cameron Stepanovich. Son of the late Kurt and Lorraine Schutzeus. Brother of Kurt (Marie) Schutzeus, Jr. , Trudy (Martin) Harper, Guy, Mark (late Rose), Renata Schutzeus Lisa (David) Fehr, Kelly (Matt)...
Rhett Neal Mader
Jun 7, 2026
Rhett N. MaderAge 79, on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Son of the late Basil and Betty Mader. Brother of Thomas and David (Donna) Mader, and the late Jeanette. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to meet at South Side Cemetery at 11 AM on Friday, June 12, 2026, where Rhett worked for nearly 50...
Frank J. Stapp
May 24, 2026
Frank J. Stapp Obituary
Frank J. Stapp, age 79, of Tionesta, PA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at his home in Tionesta. He was born August 16, 1946, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Mae (Foster) Stapp.
Frank served as a Private in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Europe with the...
Milton Harry Rump Jr.
May 23, 2026
Milton H. Rump, Jr.Rump Jr., Milton H., 74 of Carrick, formerly of Knoxville was called home suddenly yet peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born March 12, 1952, in Knoxville, son of the late Milton H. Sr. and Betty E. (Fox). Beloved husband of 49 years to Janet (Buechel); cherished father of Daniel M. (Angela);...
Kimberly M. Szklany
May 21, 2026
Kimberly M. Szklany Age 61, Suddenly on Thursday May 21, 2026 of Pittsburgh. Wife of Anthony Szklany. Daughter of the late Sylvester and Charlene Pieczynski. Sister of Brian, and Kevin Pieczynski, and Lisa (Orhan) Ozbey. Aunt of Colletta, Iyla, and Aidan. Kimberly was known to love the casino, her cats, and jigsaw puzzles. She was also a great cook. And...
Lynette Katherine Minor
May 18, 2026
Lynette Minor, beloved daughter of Martha J and James M Minor.
Survived by aunts Katherine J Jones, Margaret J Romestan (Roger) and uncle George A Jacob, cousin Doraleigh Egan and many friends.
Lynette graduated with an RN from CCAC and loved working with the mothers and babies in Labor and Delivery.
There will be no viewing but there will be a later graveside...
Joyce Edith Heidkamp
May 16, 2026
Joyce E. (Schweitzer) HeidkampAge 90, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 of Carrick. Wife of the late William Heidkamp. Mother of Edward (Diane) Heidkamp, Lisa (Todd) Breuer and the late Patricia (Tom) Bauwin. Grandmother of Tommy, Laurie, Alex, Saje and Adler (Briana). Great Grandmother of Carter. Sister of the late Marian Jones and Alyce Hunter. NO Visitations, all services are private...
Dolores C. Birringer
May 13, 2026
Dolores C. "Dolly" (Fink) Birringer
Age 93, surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, of Pittsburgh. Loving Wife of the late George A. "Murph" Birringer. Mother of the late Karen Brady and the late George (Susan) Birringer. Grandmother of Donna Reese, Kathie Procupp, David (Kate) Birringer, Michael (Katie) Birringer and Sara Birringer. Great Grandmother of Ryan, Jacob, Julianna and Joseph....
Carol D. Schmidt
Apr 28, 2026
Carol D. SchmidtAge 79, suddenly on April 28, 2026, of South Side, PA. Born on February 27, 1947, Carol dedicated her life to nurturing and educating the next generation as a teacher's aide in the local school district, where she shared her love of learning and the rich history of Pittsburgh with countless students.Carol's passion extended beyond the classroom; she...
Ronald Sucky
Apr 25, 2026
Ronald Sucky Age 59 of Carrick, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Ronny's parents, Robert and Donna preceded him in death. Ronny is survived by his siblings Robert and Robin, two nephews Randall and Corey, one niece Amanda, two great-nephews Colton and Nathanael, and one great-niece Riley. Ronny was blessed to be Godfather to his nephew Randall. Relatives...
Julie Fedorowicz
Apr 22, 2026
Julie Fedorowicz
Age 37, unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, of Arlington. Loving Wife of Thor Plummer. Loving Mother of Josie Fahrenhold. Cherished Daughter of Stan and Sue Fedorowicz. Sister of Elizabeth (Lew) Gorman. Daughter-in-law of Christopher and Carol Kovalchik. Also survived by numerous Nieces and Nephews and her guard dog Arrow. Julie was a devoted Chef and a great cook....
Zola E. Kern
Apr 22, 2026
Zola E. (Moore) KernAge 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, of Carrick. Beloved Wife of 72 years to Edward Kern. Loving Mother of Vernon (Joyce) Kern of Parker, PA, Martha (Gary) Walsh of Middletown, RI, and Theresa (Robert, Jr.) Lorenz of Pittsburgh, PA. Grandmother of Gary (Jennifer) Walsh, Jr, Andrea (Andrew) Steiner, Melissa (Marc) Christian, Terri Lynn...
Dawna M. Ortiz
Apr 21, 2026
Dawna M. OrtizAge 59, Unexpectedly on Tuesday April 21, 2026 of Pittsburgh. Mother of Nathan (Dakota Nilsen) Kantor. Daughter of Edward Shebish and the late Vivian Graeff. Sister of Dyan (Justin) Lewis and the late Danitra (Michael O'Toole) Shebish. Aunt of Hayden, Savanna, and Maya Lewis and Ethan O'Toole. Dawna was known best as a very caring woman who loved...
Roselynn Schutzeus
Apr 11, 2026
Roselynn (Eisel) SchutzeusAge 64, peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 11, 2026, of Mt. Oliver. Loving Wife of 46 years to Mark Schutzeus. Cherished Mother of Laura Schutzeus (Jonathan Allgeier) and Mark Schutzeus, Jr. Grandma of Natalia Allgeier and Vivian Allgeier. Daughter of the late Walter and Rose Eisel. Sister of Walter (Lindsey) Esiel. Relatives and friends are...
Blanche R. Speicher
Apr 9, 2026
Blanche R. (Hatcher) Speicher
Age 91, on Thursday, April 9, 2026 of Carrick. Beloved wife of the late Julius P. Speicher. Loving Mother of Kenneth J. (Miranda) Speicher and Wilhelmina Speicher (Jeff King) . Cherished grandmother of Justin Speicher (Elizabeth), and the late Kenneth J. (Sara) Speicher. Great grandmother of Riley, Tristen and Vivian Speicher. Daughter of the late Eldon R....
Nancy J. Bondi
Apr 8, 2026
Nancy J. (Augustin) Bondi,
91, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Beloved wife for 57 years to the late Michael A. Bondi. Loving mother of Kathleen (Douglas) Grimm, and surviving sons, Patrick and Thomas (Carole) Bondi. Grandmother of Matthew (Erica) Grimm, Gregory (Amy) Grimm, Emily (James) Sapienza, Amanda (Michael) Longello, Michael Bondi, Nick (Amanda)...





