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Jean F. Miller

Jean F. Miller

Aug 4, 2026

Jean F. Miller, age 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, of Mt. Oliver. She was the loving Wife of Wayne R. Miller and a devoted Mother to Dean (Sue) Miller and Dale (Colleen) Miller. Jean was the grandmother to four grandchildren and a special Gram to Drew (Allie) and Dustin. She was...

Stephanie Lynn Gonzales

Stephanie Lynn Gonzales

Aug 2, 2026

Stephanie Lynn GonzalesAge 53 on Sunday August 2, 2026 of Bethel Park. Beloved and Cherished Daughter of Janet and late Joseph S. Gonzales. Loving Sister of Joseph R. Gonzales (Christie Burkett). Niece of Margaret Bussa of Michigan and Paul (Ysela) D. Gonzales of Arizona. Cousin of Kelly Taylor LeBlanc and Kevin Miller of Michigan, Beth Harsh, Alicia Immekus, Jason Gonzales,...

Jill Ann Kraszewski

Jill Ann Kraszewski

Jul 30, 2026

Jill A. KraszewskiAge 39, unexpectedly in her home on Thursday July 30, 2026. Daugther of John and Janet Kraszewski. Sister of Amy, Lisa, James, and the late Michael. May she rest in peace. Arrangements entrusted to Boron Funeral Home, Inc. 1719 Brownsville Road. www.BoronFuneralHome.com

Heather Marie Saunders

Heather Marie Saunders

Jul 29, 2026

Heather Saunders Age 43, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, of Southside, PA. Daughter of Mark Saunders and the late Terri Ellen Smith. Cherished Mother of Matthew Lacher, Jr and Mariah Lacher. Sister of Dinaya Saunders, Desiree (Cedric) Davis, Mark (Sarah) Saunders, and Joshua (Amber) Saunders. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Heather was known for her heart warming yet...

Daniel A. Smith

Daniel A. Smith

Jul 24, 2026

Daniel A. Smith Age 72, on Friday, July 24, 2026 of Carrick. Husband of the late Lianne J. (Henzler) Smith. Father of Deanna J. Vargas. Grandfather of Jason O. Vargas and Elena J. Vargas. Son of the late Robert and Mary (Williams) Smith. Brother of James Smith, John Smith, Paul Tomanio and Michael Smith. Relatives and friends are welcome on...

Michael P. Seman

Michael P. Seman

Jul 21, 2026

Michael P. "Piko" Seman (1959-2026)Michael "Piko" Seman, age 67, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at his family home in Arlington. Son of the late Frank and Margaret (Geiger) Seman, father of Jason (Sherry) Seman and Robert (Diana) Seman, grandfather of Bryan (Olivia) Nath, and proud great-grandfather of Jason Nath. He is also survived by siblings Mary Kopas, Frank Seman and...

Glenna Darlene Karolak

Glenna Darlene Karolak

Jul 20, 2026

Glenna Darlene KarolakAge 71 on Monday July 20, 2026 of Pittsburgh. Wife of the late Clifford Karolak. Loving Partner of Pete Zawojski. Cherished Mother of Donnie Deering, Chris (Lauren), and Eric (Hannah) Karolak. Nanny of Zayne (Sue), Derek, Declan, Brenna, and Nora. Daughter of the late Paul and Eleanor Sweeney. She is also survived by numerous Irish Cousins.Visitations Friday from...

Patricia E. (Novicki) Gibson

Patricia E. (Novicki) Gibson

Jul 3, 2026

Patricia E. (Novicki) GibsonAge 89, peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 3, 2026, of Brentwood, formerly of South Side. Loving Mother of Ed (Betty) Kowal, Patricia Kowal, Sue Kowal and Lisa (Dwight) Kelly. Grammy of Nicole Hill, Samantha Kowal and Malia Kowal. Great Grammy of Kira, Braedy and Avery. Daughter of the late John and Cecilia Novicki. Sister of...

Patricia M. Damer

Patricia M. Damer

Jun 30, 2026

Patricia M. (Lueckert) Damer

Age 86, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, formerly of Allentown. Retired employee of Bell of Pennsylvania. Wife of Edward M. Damer. Mother of Edward T. Damer and Margaret "Peggy" (Keith) Stern. Grandmother of Philip (Ine) Damer, Cassidy and Kelsey Stern. Daughter of the late John and Margaret Lueckert. Sister of the late John, Billy, Dennis "Reds", and...

Kim H. Neff

Kim H. Neff

Jun 26, 2026

With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Kim Neff Lapp (née Hollis), 68, of Pittsburgh.

Kim was the cherished wife of the late Ed Lapp of Dravosburg; a proud and loving mother to her daughters, Christie Miller (Chris) and Stacey Hewitt (Tom). But it was her role as a doting 'Glamma" to Isabelle,...

Cynthia Louise Morgan

Cynthia Louise Morgan

Jun 25, 2026

Cynthia L. "Cindy" MorganAge 69, peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026, of Mt. Oliver. Loving Wife of Dean Morgan. Cherished Mother of Erika and Amanda Morgan. Devoted Gram of Dustin, Kayla, Jaiden, Amir and Dion. Daughter of the late Daniel and Marylou Linke. Sister of Donna Caylor. Aunt of Ryan and Allison. Cindy was a great Cook. Relatives and friends...

John "Bud" Ross

John "Bud" Ross

Jun 23, 2026

John "Bud" Ross

Age 64, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, of Baldwin. Loving Husband of Donna (Wega) Ross. Son of the late John and Jennette Ross. Son-in-Law of the late Frank and Dorothy Wega. Brother of Joyce (late Mike) Yarussi and Cindy (Gene) Marcelli. Brother-in-Law of Frank (Marylee) Wega and the late Martin and Nancy Fulgenzi. Also survived by many Nieces...

Jeff "Mac" McCafferty

Jeff "Mac" McCafferty

Jun 20, 2026

Jeffrey “Mac” McCafferty

J. Mac McCafferty, surrounded by family and friends at his home in Swisshelm Park on June 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mac was cared for by his devoted wife of 44-years, Janet McCafferty (Chicko). Proud father to Shannon Villani (Joseph) and Kaitlin McCafferty. Loving Pap to Teige, Teagan, Tenley, Tillie, and Tate Villani, and to Boru...

Phyllis A. Shaw

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

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 Sister 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

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

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

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)...

Helen Lauda

Helen Lauda

Jun 7, 2026

Helen Grusch Lauda

Helen Grusch Lauda, formerly of the Knoxville section of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Born on July 24, 1942, Helen was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary Flaherty Grusch. She was the loving wife of the late Louis Lauda.

Helen was a proud graduate of St. Canice High...

Rhett Neal Mader

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...