Local Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Jenora M. "Sis" (Porterfield) Nea &

Age 95, past peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, of Pleasant Hills, formerly of Southside and Carrick. Beloved wife of the late Michael Nea. Mother of Jenora (Late John) Baselj, Michael Nea, Shari (Gary) Englert, Kathleen (Bruce) Flavell. Loving Grammie of Jared, Jourdan (Loren), Ashleigh, Mackenzie, Cody, and Alexa....

Dec 23, 2023

Robert Edgar "Bob" Michel, Jr., 75, of Hubert, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home. & A boy of Brentwood, PA, just over the Pittsburgh City Line, he remembered days of working with his grandfather, an immigrant bricklayer. The ties that bound many stages of his life was dedication and work. The young parishioner of St. Sylvester's was...

Dec 20, 2023

Mary Lou (Mesta) Linke & Age 89, on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, formerly of Carrick and Whitehall. Wife of the late Daniel C. Linke. Mother of Cynthia Morgan and Donna Caylor. Grandmother of Erika Schultz, Amanda Morgan, Ryan Caylor and Allison Caylor. Also survived by four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. No...

Dec 17, 2023

Carleen Sluganski, age 72, on &Sunday, December 17, 2023 of Whitehall, formerly of the South Side.

Daughter of the late Carl and Theresa (Piontek) Sluganski.

Sister of the late Sharon T. "Sherry" (survived by William) Finn, Jr.

Also survived by many other family and friends.

In keeping with Carleen's wishes there...

Dec 17, 2023

Paul A. Kurzawski, age 83, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, of Carrick.

Son of the late Albert and Florence Kurzawski.

Beloved husband of Helen E. (Price) Kurzawski.

Loving father of Beth (Sam) Nebiolo, David Kurzawski, Kristen Kurzawski and Michael (Diana) Kurzawski.

Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Wyatt and Caleb.

Brother...

Dec 15, 2023

JoAnne (Heil) Carey& Age 79, of Whitehall, PA peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Friday, December 15, 2023. She will be remembered dearly by her beloved husband of 57 years, Charles Carey, her children Glenn (Teresa) Carey and Cynthia (Richard) Stark, her grandchildren Richard (Brittany), Ashley, Amanda, Samantha, Angela, Abigale, Christina, and her great-granddaughter Sophie. She...

Dec 14, 2023

Patricia A. (Dusch) Lowrey & Age 73, peacefully and surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, of Maryville TN. Devoted wife of the late Robert Lowrey. Beloved Daughter of the late Joseph G. and Mildred E. (Williams) Dusch. Sister of Mary Ellen (Paul) Bauer, Eileen Dusch, Judy (Phil) Litz, Joseph (Janet) Dusch, James (Susan) Dusch,...

Dec 11, 2023

Harry E. Hanley

Age 74, on Monday, December 11, 2023, of Carrick. Father of Michael Hanley and Jennifer (Joe) Rosato. Grandfather of Madison, Sam, and Jake. Son of the late Babe and Elsie Hanley. Brother of Ken (Jan) Hanley. Visitations Thursday 3-7 PM at the Boron Funeral Home Inc.,& 1719 Brownsville Road. Funeral...

Dec 11, 2023

Nancy R. (Brunner) Bender, age 81, on Monday, December 11, 2023 of Sheridan

Daughter of the late George and Margaret (Gallagher) Brunner.

Beloved wife of Carl L. Bender.

Loving mother of Lynnette (Frank) McMahon, Brandy (Robert) Banal and Shannon Bender.

Loving grandmother of Brady, Madison and Leland.

Great Grandmother...

Dec 7, 2023

Sally L. Strouss, age 70, on Thursday,&December 7, 2023, of Carrick.

Daughter of the lateEmma and John Strouss.

Cherished mother ofTammy (William) Bowman.

Loving grandmother of Cordel, Wyatt, Drakeand Johnny.

Cherished great grandmother of Lanna, Myla and Walker

Sister of Susan Kirch.

Family and friends received Monday,...

Dec 4, 2023

Margaret "Margie" M. Gratton &

Age 79, on Monday, December 4, 2023, of Carrick. Wife of the late Charles "Ed" Gratton. Daughter of the late Minnie Nery. Sister of the late John Davis. She was a huge Elvis fan. No visitations. Arrangements entrusted to Boron Funeral Home, Inc. , 1719 Brownsville Road.

Dec 4, 2023

Beverly A. Betts, age 74, on Monday, December 4, 2023 of Scott Twp.

Daughter of the late Walter G. and Virginia R. "Dolly" (Homer) Betts.

Sister of Jeffrey H. Betts.

Also survived by numerous cousins.

In keeping with Beverly's wishes there will be no services.

Arrangements entrusted to Readshaw...

Dec 3, 2023

Joyce Ann Hennel, age 68, on Sunday, December 3, 2023 of Allentown.

Daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Kiefer) Hennel.

Loving mother of Lindsay Harms and the late Lauren Harms.

Cherished grandmother of Savannah White, Peighton White and the late Marki White.

Loving sister of Debra Baird, Dennis (Sharon) Hennel,...

Nov 28, 2023

Linda (Girhiny) Moloney, age 75 on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, of Mt. Washington, formerly of Mt. Oliver.

Daughter of the late Michael and Violet (Vasil) Girhiny.

Loving mother of Sean M. Moloney.

Beloved grandmother of Tyler Moloney

Cherished sister of Carole Clark.

Aunt of Christopher (Meghann) Clark and Taylor...

Nov 28, 2023

Vincent W. Spinnenweber & Age 85. Father of Cynthia, William, and the late Patricia Spinnenweber. Grandpap of Caleb Spinnenweber. Son of the late Dorothy and William Spinnenweber. Brother of Charlene A. Thompson, Dorothy Drischler, and the late Sylvia Spinnenweber. Also survived by his devoted niece, Rachel Riddle, and nephew, Kevin Thompson. Visitations Thursday 2-6 PM at the...

Nov 19, 2023

Randolph "Randy" Strong, age 68, on Sunday, November 19, 2023 of Mt. Oliver.

Beloved husband& of Deborah Tate.

Cherished father of Latika Tate, James Tate and Kevin Tate.

Loving grandfather of nine grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren

Brother of Bernadette, William, Nan and the late Mary, James, Thomasina, Fred, Melvin,Olie, Lydell...

Nov 9, 2023

Joseph L. Gloeckl, age 89, on Thursday, November 9, 2023 of Allentown.

Husband of the late Patricia A. (Sanker) Gloeckl.

Beloved father of Mark (Susan) Gloeckl, Dale (Marcie) Gloeckl, Sandra Gloeckl, Cynthia &Kleinhample, Lisa (Tony) Ammer and Paul Gloeckl.

Loving grandfather of Jason, Julie, Luke, Dale, Nikko, Chelsea, Haley, Natalie and Brooke.

Nov 9, 2023

Robert A. Lellock, age 55, on Thursday, November 9, 2023 of Mt. Washington. Son of the late James and Dorothy (Pendergast) Lellock. Loving father of Daniel R. Harrington, Autumn Burns Lellock, James Burns Lellock and Avagrace Burns Lellock. Survived by life partner Thomas R. Burns. Beloved brother of Annie Lellock, Joseph Lellock, Dorothy Lellock, Margaret Lellock, Ralph Lellock, George...

Nov 8, 2023

Robert "Bob" Shakespeare

Age 77, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, of Baldwin. Loving Husband of Susan Shakespeare. Loving Father of Barbara (Mike) Lenkner, Robert (Mellissa) Shakespeare Jr., Richard Shakespeare, and Jeffrey (Laura) Shakespeare. Pappy of Erik, Stephanie, Colin, Madison, Meghan, and Jace. Son of the late Clarence and Ruth Shakespeare. Brother...

Nov 5, 2023

Raymond J. Lowicki, age 58, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, November 5, 2023 of Carrick.

Son of Dorothy (Lew) Lowicki and the late Raymond Lowicki.

Loving &father of Brad Lowicki, Leanna Lowicki and RaeAnne Lowicki.

Grandfather of 9 grandchildren.

Brother of Gloria Crouse, Jeffrey (Kerry) Lowicki and the late Sandra (survived by...