Local Obituaries

Sep 13, 2024

Angelo Joseph "Ang" Tortoreti

Age 95, on Friday, September 13, 2024, passed away peacefully at home in Mt. Washington, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Linda (Capannelli) Tortoreti. Father of Donna (late Gary) Lowman, Russell (Connie) Tortoreti, and Anne (Charles) Heil. Grandfather "Pap" of Gary (Carrie) Lowman Jr, Michael (Andrea) &Lowman,...

Sep 12, 2024

Marian E. (Semich) Jones, age 77, on Thursday, September 12, 2024 of the South Side Slopes.

Daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Semich.

Beloved wife of William M. Jones.

Loving mother of Michael Gus and Brian (Danelle) Gus.

Cherished grandmother of Reilly Gus.

Celebration of Marian's life will...

Sep 8, 2024

Gary J. Diesing, age 72, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, of Pittsburgh.

Beloved husband of Mary L. (Thompson) Diesing for 51 years.

Loving father of Lia (Sean) Dunsey, proud PaPa of Layne and Luke.

Brother of David (Elaine) Diesing of Florida and the late Kenneth Diesing.

Son of the late Walter...

Sep 3, 2024

Ruth O. (Polly) Wamboldt, age 73, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 of Johnstown, PA, formerly of West Mifflin.

Wife of the late Harry E. Wamboldt.

Cherished mother of Stephanie Nadalin.

Loving Grandmother of Ashley, Stephanie, and Dolores Wamboldt and McKenzie Nadalin.

Great Grandmother of 8.

Sister of Rose Ann...

Sep 3, 2024

Lorraine M. (Hegerle) Simmons & Age 94, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, formerly of Knoxville. Devoted wife of the late Andrew J. Simmons Jr. Kindest and gentlest mother of Carol (Joe) Jagielski, Darlene (John) Whelan, and Andrea (Jim) Young. Loving grandmother of Amber, Tara, Ryan, Shawn, Derek, Connor, Brendan, Maura, Ethan, and Shane. Great Grandmother of Jerry,...

Aug 30, 2024

Stanley J. "Stan" Norkevicus

Age 76, Surrounded by loving family on Friday, August 30, 2024, of Carrick. Husband of the late Karen Norkevicus. Beloved Father of Kimberly (Jason) Shenkle, James (Melanie) Norkevicus, Eric (Sherry) Norkevicus, Philip (Angela) Norkevicus, Stephanie (Randy) Bender, Theresa (Nathaniel) Griscom, Victoria Norkevicus, Jessica Norkevicus and Kelsey Norkevicus. Grandfather of Jordan, Dominic,...

Aug 28, 2024

Allyson M. (Aul) McCurry, age 72, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 of Beechview.

Daughter of the late George L Aul and Patricia Barsotti.&

Loving mother of the late Jessica Star.

Companion of over 40 years to Kathy Cook.

Also survived by 12 siblings, numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping...

Aug 27, 2024

Michele (Chesney) Kesten, age 69, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, of Gibsonia.

Daughter of the late Henry and Margaret&(Webb) Chesney.

Beloved wife of 51 years to Thomas E. Kesten, Sr.

Loving mother of Thomas E. (Lynnette) Kesten, Jr. and Nicole (Steve) Lavezoli.

Cherished grandmother of Tommie Lin Kesten, Gavin, Chase and...

Aug 25, 2024

Coletta G. (Boehm) Roth

Age 94, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, of Carrick. Wife of the late Robert F. Roth. Mother of Lawrence (Deborah) Boden, Robert (Miriam) Boden, John F. Boden, Joanne (Dominick) Marino, Melissa Roth and the late David J. Boden. Grandmother of Lisa, Larry (Yarleen), Christopher (Crystal), Christine, Jack (Jessica), Jeremy, Jennifer (Jason),...

Aug 21, 2024

Valerie D. (Bosack) Berroth, age 84, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, of the Arlington Area.

Loving mother of Cindy Puzas and the late Kimberly Berroth, Leesa Marie Berroth and Monica Costanzo.

Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Jeffrey) LaBella, Christina Bichler, Mark Puzas, Michael Stockes, Ashley Stockes, Melissa Stockes, Jason Berroth and the late Ronald Costanzo, Jr....

Aug 18, 2024

G. Daniel "Dan" Carney&

Age 87, on Sunday, August 18, 2024, after a brief illness. Dan was born in Carrick to the late Catherine (Sprung) and Gilbert A. Carney. He attended St. Basil School through high school, then John Carroll University and law school at Northwestern University. After law school, he served in the US...

Aug 15, 2024

Howard J. Williams, age 73, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, of Carrick &

Son of the late Francis Williams and Lois A. Highberger.

Beloved father of Michael (Michelle) Williams, Robert (Pam) Williams, James (Gabriella) Williams, Paul (Joelle) Williams and Justin (Jodi) Williams.

Cherished grandfather of Isabella, Samantha, Anthony, Dylan, Delanie, Paige, Griffin, Peyton...

Aug 8, 2024

Jeffrey J. Fitzsimmons

Age 54, unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2024, of Mt. Washington formerly of BonAir. Beloved Son of Dorothy and the late Robert Fitzsimmons. Brother of Robert R. Fitzsimmons, Karen (Rob) Ostryniec, Thomas (Jodi) Fitzsimmons and the late Colleen Fitzsimmons. Uncle of McKenna (Gino) Ruta, Lydia (Jeff) Tallman. Special Friend of Holly Harmon. Visitations Monday...

Aug 6, 2024

Dale C. Schlegel

Age 72, passed peacefully on August 6, 2024. Husband of the late Erica L. (Klein) Schlegel. Father of Rebecca L. Schlegel and Mark D. (Jennifer) Schlegel. Grandfather of Allison McLuckie, Kerri Ray, Anthony Ireland, Tyrique Johnson, Jayden Johnson, Jerome Ingles, and Adam Schlegel. Great Grandfather of Amari Hemingway, Ausha Hemingway, Aariyah Grace, Amaya Grace,&Amara...

Aug 5, 2024

Joseph K. Gronsky, age 61, on Monday, August 5, 2024, of Overbrook.

Son of the late Joseph and Geraldine Gronsky.

Beloved husband of Michele A. (O'Brien) Gronsky.

Loving father of Joseph (Alichia) Gronsky, Christopher (Maggie) Gronsky, Andrew (Erin) Gronsky, Kelly Gronsky and Rebecca Gronsky.

Cherished Grandfather of Adam, Joey, Mason, Emma,...

Aug 2, 2024

Joanne E. (Stevenish) Spratt age 82, on Friday, August 2, 2024 of Pittsburgh

Daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Cunningham) Fajerski.

Beloved mother of Sandi Lee Spratt-Faber and BJ (Lynnette) Spratt.

Loving grandmother of Savannah, Austin, Connor, James, and Eliana.

Sister of Paul (The late Michele) Fajerski, David (Sherry) Fajerski,...

Aug 1, 2024

John J. Gaynord

Age 91, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, of Overbrook. Husband of Carol (Finke) Gaynord. Father of John, William (Linda), Anthony (Deborah) Gaynord and Patricia (William) Hough. Grandfather of Anthony, Stephanie (Trevor) Bean, Sean, Lindsay, Caroline, Chelsea, Gregory, Elizabeth and Benjamin and the late Daniel. Great Grandfather of Connor Bean. Brother of the late Mary...

Jul 31, 2024

William J. "Bill" Bacvinskas & Age 90, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Bridgeville, formerly of Mt. Oliver. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Bacvinskas. Loving father of William, Michael (Karen), and Kevin (Cindy) Bacvinskas. Grandpap of Michelle (David), Scott, James, and Kate. Great Grandpap of David Jr. Brother of Donna Barch and Virginia Bates. Visitations Friday...

Jul 29, 2024

Julia Ann (Sieczkowski) Kaiser

Age 96, on Monday, July 29, 2024. Wife of the late Francis Kaiser. Mother of John (Catherine), Tim (Diane) and Charles (Rose) Kaiser. Sister of Mary, Dorothy, Katherine, Larry, Harry, John, Victoria, Stella and the late Frank, Joseph, Helen. Also survived by 16 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren. Visitations Thursday 2-8...

Jul 23, 2024

Our beloved mother, Frances Tamler, 92, slipped away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Frances's wit, warmth and huge personality filled many a room and charmed many a heart over the years, from her lifelong home in New Jersey to her final time in Pittsburgh. Frances was born in Paterson, NJ, in 1932 and enjoyed a...