Local Obituaries

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...

Jul 22, 2024

Ethel Mae (Petrie) Leroy& Age 94, on Monday, July 22, 2024. Loving Mother of Blanche (William) Palmer, James (Kimberly) Leroy, Vaughan (Mary) Leroy, and the late Thomas Leroy. Devoted Grandmother of William Palmer, Justin Leroy, and Dara Gallipoli and Christopher Leroy and 19 Great Grandchildren. Sister of the late Albert, Blanche, and Harry Petrie, Marie Blank, Fred...

Jul 18, 2024

William J. Haaf&

Age 61 passed peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Son of Bill and the late Shirley Yekel and Carol Haff. Brother of Christina Haff. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to the Boron Funeral Home Inc. 1719 Brownsville Road.

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Jul 18, 2024

Mildred R. (Gosk) Kiefer, age 97, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, of Mt. Oliver.

Wife of the late George E. Kiefer.

Beloved mother of Carol (the late Ron) Charlovich, Diane (Greg) Vernon, Wayne (Mary) Kiefer, Cindy (Mike) Martinez, Pat (Ron) Smith, George (Patti) Kiefer and the late Paul Kiefer and June Kiefer.

Cherished...

Jul 17, 2024

Stephen L. DeFeo, age 56, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 of Pittsburgh.

Son of the late Rosalie (Abbruzzese) Doughtery.

Beloved brother of Marsha (Scott) Hinsch and Martin DeFeo.

Loving uncle of Alexander (Christine) Hinsch, Nicholas (Paige) Hinsch,& Haley (Brandon Surbaugh) DeFeo and Max DeFeo.

Great Uncle of Noah and Aspen.

Jul 14, 2024

Carl L. Bender, age 80, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, of Allentown (Pittsburgh).

Son of the late Carl and Wilma (Griffiths) Bender.

Husband of the late Nancy R. (Brunner) Bender.

Beloved father of Lynnette (Frank) McMahon, Brandy (Robert) Banal and Shannon Bender.

Loving grandfather of Brady, Madison and Leland.

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Jul 11, 2024

George J. Brethauer

Age 80, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, of Baldwin. Loving Husband of Mary Jane (Reber) Brethauer. Son of the late Margaret Brethauer. Brother-in-Law of Deborah (David) Cerminara, Joseph (Karen) Reber and the late John (Debbie) Reber. Cousin of Jack Penkrot. Uncle to 9 Nieces and Nephews and 13 Great Nieces and Nephews....

Jul 10, 2024

Thomas "Hack" A. Hakim, Jr.&

Age 70, peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, of Bon Air. Loving Husband of Kimberly Hakim. Devoted Father of Thomas A. Hakim III and Brendan Garvey. Proud Pap Pap of Landon and Lilyanna. Son of the late Thomas and Lillian Hakim. Brother of Ed...

Jul 5, 2024

Mary Ann Koett & Age 88, on Friday, July 5, 2024, formerly of South Side. Life long companion of the late Tom Miller. Daughter of the late Alfons "Shorty" and Kunigunde Koett. Sister of the late Rose Marie (late Mike) Misurda and the late Frank (Phyllis) Koett. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great and great great...

Jul 5, 2024

Carol Ann Staude, age 88, on Friday, July 5, 2024, in John Kane Hospital, Scott Twp., formerly of Carrick & .

Daughter of the late Gottfried S. and Ida (Hartman) Staude, Jr.

Proceeded by 3 Brothers and 1 Sister.

Survived by numerous Nieces and Nephews.

In keeping with Carol's wishes there...